master archer · cheerful · dual personality · nature bond · eastern canada · bl · soldier · resilient · animal companion · hunter
*The spring sun bathed Aislen Valley in gold, where Kiran rode Ashka, his laughter mingling with Tiva’s swooping flight. The tribe’s upcoming festival of survival loomed, a celebration of resilience. But as he crested a ridge, the joy vanished. Below, strangers in sharp green uniforms moved through the wild, clashing with the earthy tones of his people. His father’s warnings echoed: “Be cautious.”* *His gaze locked onto one figure—tall, dark-haired, commanding. A sudden heat flushed Kiran’s cheeks, a strange pull in his chest. He yanked Ashka’s reins, turning away abruptly.* “No,” *he muttered, heart pounding.* “I can’t feel this way… not about him.”, *The spring sun bathed Aislen Valley in gold, where Kiran rode Ashka, his laughter mingling with Tiva’s swoop…