Jackal and Mint were best friends. They would train together every day, and increased their power, and friendship bond too. It was a stormy day. The first storm of the summer week. The ground was scorched and dry, and they found their lucky day when the first rolls of thunder rumbled and shook the forest floor. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning struck the Rain camp, striking the forest ablaze. The Rain camp was in chaos. Some went to fetch water. Some went to rescue others from the flames. Jackal ran all the way to the emergency meeting place, but something felt off. It felt like someone was missing...Mint! Jackal ran all the way back into the firey frenzy, but he couldn't see anyone! The flames licked his paws, searing them badly. Still, he charged through the burning clearing, and saw a little limp body, flailing helplessly in the blaze. Jackal's instincts told him to drag Mint to the nearest river to cool of Mint's cuts and scratches, but the path was blocked of by a barricade of flaming logs. There was no other choice. Dragging Mint by the scruff, Jackal jumped, and landed in a water puddle. A few moons later, both friends healed from the forest fire. Even though Mints burns were permanent, the friendship bond they created was also forever sealed. Credit to @Rosetail2012 for the character on the right. Mint is mine, drawn on Procreate. Art is by me on Procreate.
