Laika snickered as Max ran into the forest. She followed very silently, only darting between bushes to make sounds. She was deliberately careless, her tracks were very obvious on the soft, damp ground. Her golden eyes glowed in the shadows of the trees.<br/><br/>Belle sat on the sand, staring at the forest, wondering if she should have gone with Max. She was attuned to nature, and could choose to step as quietly as mouse if she chose. But now Max was gone and Belle had to stay with Cush in case something came out of the trees, or even the ocean behind them.