Disclaimer: I do not own Fire Bringer.
The little fawn yawned sleepily, as he stirred from his warm nest. His name was Quaich.
The baby stretched and suddenly he felt fear gripping at his heart. Where was Morar? Where was his Mamma?
Quaich began to bleat, hoping she would hear him. For a while he sat down with a sour look on his round face. After a few minuets Morar appeared in the small glen. "Quaich? Your awake, that is good. We are going on a journey."
"Where were you mother?" He questioned.
"That does not matter, for now I have to get you out of here." Morar said quietly.
Quaich was confused, but his mother promised to explain everything once they were far enough away from Drail. Sneaking away from the herd was easy enough, the cover of the ancient trees hid them well in the dark. When they reached the small pool near the outskirts of the forest there were other deer already there. Quaich felt uncomfortable, he did not know any of the fawns there. Fortunately Braggle, the two year old bully, was not among them.
Quaich took one longing look back at Home Oak. All seemed peaceful, does grazing while their caves curled up to sleep. The fawn sighed and trotted lethargically alongside his mother. To begin a journey that will have more impact on Quaich than he could ever imagine.
A/n: I just finished Fire Bringer and noticed that Quaich's story left many lose ends. If I happen to use the wrong deer terminology forgive me I am not familiar with deer jargon. Hope you all enjoyed. Please review nicely.