Brahms woke up, her surroundings hazy. As she adjusted, she could tell it was sunset. Clearsight was already gone, and Brahms padded outside. Dogs were watching the sunset together. Dandyclaw called, "Sturdystep! I've been looking for you!"
Brahms perked her ears. She padded over to Dandyclaw. "I presume you've made your decision?"
Dandyclaw nodded. "I don't think you should go. It could be dangerous, and what if you don't come back?"
"Oh, I will come back," Sturdystep growled.
Dandyclaw turned his back. "I've decided. Every dog here is under my rule, and I have no intention of letting them leave and come back."
Sturdystep nodded. "Fine."
She padded over to the water, a plan forming in her head.
TIMESKIP
The night had fallen. All the dogs were asleep, and Brahms was sure not to make a sound as she sneaked into the forest. She knew the last patrol had left the forest, and gone back home. When she was far enough away from camp, she started running. She said to herself, "I'm off."
She came out on the path to the city. She knew she had to go farther than this, because come the first light of dawn, dogs would be out here. She knew she would leave her scent, but it would be kind of worn out by then. She ran towards the city, and soon enough, she was there. She took in the familiar scents of kibble. "I better go to the store and eat before I go on," she decided.
She went to the store. She took a bit of kibble, and Brahms ate it. She also had her fill of water. Then, she kept on going. Her belly full, and her nose wet, she knew she was going to make it. No crazy dogs were out, because of the time, and she made it to the edge. Suddenly, in a swirl of stars, a black shape appeared. "Madame," Brahms recognized it.
"Brahms."
Brahms dipped her head. "Do you have directions for me to go now?"
Madame nodded. "See my collar?"
Brahms looked at the symbol. It looked like three suns, rising in the day's glory. "The symbol?" Brahms guessed.
"Bingo. You need to look for it, and follow it. There, you should meet three good dogs, and follow them."
Brahms nodded. "Thank you."
The first light of dawn was coming, and Madame swirled away. Brahms kept running, towards the symbol.