Twilightmyyst

“Sunbell petals… kookroo root…” With eyes closed, a faint glow emanates from Nightlight’s gland as he steadily levitates in place, the gentle sway of the branches above lulling him into a state of serenity. His usual spot was as beautiful as always; a dappling of sun and shadow tossed over the area by the towering trees that crowded the edges of the quiet clearing, and it hadn’t even reached sunhigh yet. “Mistlefern berries…” The meandering stream and bustle of wildlife was enough to provide a soothing backdrop for Nightlight’s daily exercises. Instead of thoughts he would allow his senses to expand, reaching out and tuning into the whispers of the breeze threading through leaves… the bubbling of water over rocks… Deep breath in… And exhale… “ACK!” A loud squeak of surprise is enough to shatter the stillness surrounding him. Nightlight’s eyes pop open, ears twitching minutely as he watches a flash of orange push through one of the bushes next to the stream, and a sheepish