60 Beginning of the competition (1/2)

Many different beasts began to group together for survival while others joined one of the clans groups.

Since the major clans on the mountain always contributed more they always received most of the rewards while the other beasts had to fend for themselves or work under one of the clans orders to be able to receive benefits.

Unfortunately most of the resources in the deer family had been used to nurture Shadows siblings and with them being a newly emerging clan within the mountain they had very little to support outsiders.

The deer family stood at the path leading down the mountain, old grey stood proud and tall before his children and spoke resolutely. ”Since you have decided to join this event I can only support you all since you have all outgrown my protection. Look out for each other and come back alive that is all I ask of you.”

Their mother had a tear in her eyes as she lowered her head catching a few last glimpses of her children's faces before seeking old grey for comfort. ”Just come back safely.”

The brother looked at his father with determination and nodded. ”I will make sure we come back in one piece.”

The sister giggled mischievously. ”No need to be so serious bro.”

”Hmph” The brother snorted in embarrassment.

Close by Shadow smiled at her family members. ”Don't worry about us, just make sure that we have somewhere to come back to.”

The parents both nodded their heads and stood to watch the departing figures of their children with a hint of nostalgia in their eyes.

Not too long ago they gave birth to 3 children which came with hopes and fears.

After time passed they were overjoyed with the brother and sisters potential which meant that they would not have to rely on them for long, more time passed and they faced dangers and grew even stronger and protecting those on the mountain.

Sadly Shadow/little white did not seem to have the same fate as her brother and sister, she was destined to be protected and lacked the will to fight for survival like most beasts with her timid personality.

Growing up she became a little unusual and mischievous which caused friction between the other clans…

From there she was sent to daily life with the other beasts of the mountain during the daytime so that she would be out of trouble and make some friends.

Her family were filled with worry about her future until the day she suddenly became a spirit beast after her first life and death experience with the young wolf.

Strangely enough, her change not only brought about hope for her family but others around her and in the troubling times where the clans were showing discontent with the leadership she stood up and pushed herself beyond her limits daily to escape the current crisis.

Her father and mother began to take her very seriously, her knowledge and intelligence far surpassed them.