Peace before the storm

I slept on that tree, the sun beating down on me as the animals watched over me. It was about midday when I came around. I shook the sleep from my mind. I felt energized and refreshed.

"Look who finally decided to wake up. We received word that Hera will be here tonight. She has some good news. Roxy has been training all day. Why don't you check in on her progress?" Mandy greeted me as she wearily walked around the animals.

The animals never moved an inch other than the wolf who had been sleeping on my lap. It growled at Mandy until I place my hand on its side. She nervously looked at the wolf as I stood up. I waved my hand and the animals went back into the woods around the sect. Mandy followed as I made my way to the training grounds. I could see several women practicing a type of dancing martial arts. They danced around each other, going through the motions. Their movements were elegant and refined. Each move had a purpose. Mandy watched me admire the martial arts.