Author: Aerdrienya Story Index: Index Note: ((This story jumps around in time a bit. Just a warning to avoid any confusion.)) * * * Bounding over a mossy rock and ducking beneath a low hanging branch little Aerdri landed on all fours behind a cluster of forest floor ferns. Tiny beads of warm star-sparkled moisture blanketed her pale skin. After a brief moment of deep thought she quickly righted her self and crept closer, moving into the thickness of the leaves as quietly as she could. Caught up in the moment she barely noticed the sting of sweat as it entered her excited eyes or the tiny prick of decaying pine needles that poked at her bare legs.