*Axureon*

The wind roared around me, only interrupted by the temporary relief of flapping my wings. It was so loud that you would think I wouldn't be able to even hear myself think.

Alas, that was not the case.

In fact, my mind, like the wind, would not quiet. My wings beat extra hard as if they could lift the heaviness plaguing me.

As soon as I got back to the sanctuary, announced my plans, and gathered some backup supplies, I would be on my way to meet ...