Kujanci's P.O.V (paragraph five if you want Niohoggr's appearance)

I awoke to the warm sun that oozed between the bristles of my pelt and the tickle of the pollen at my nose. Before getting up to start my day, I lifted my head and and took a quick peek at my surroundings, which contained of trees, the small field of flowers I was laying in, a pond, and a small fawn that had fell asleep next to me. Tilting my head in the slightest, I leaned down to nudge the young fawn awake. Success.

The fawn slowly let the eyes of its own to be opened to the the sun. As soon as it was fully awake it got up and shook itself free from the sleepiness and messy pelt. Smiling, I as well got up to stretch and nuzzle the fawn, who had nuzzled back in return.

Pawing at the ground towards me, the fawn tilted its head as it lifted one of its front legs as if asking to be followed. But, without waiting for my answer, it had already hopped off to take a drink from the pond. If only this little one could talk. But, of course, I followed, taking a drink as well when I got there.

After we were done with our drinks, the young fawn gave me a look of sneakiness. Lifting a brow I wondered what it was thinking about. Maybe plotting a scheme of some sort? Even before I could ask about what the fawn, my friends, was thing about it tagged be with fast-like skills, and took off.

A smile broke out onto my face as I ran after the fawn, laughing the whole time. The fawn ran, and chased. The basic rules of a wonderful game called Tag. We didn't stop until we reached The Playground in the birch forest. The fawn had climbed on the rocks and was investigating the situation it was in, sniffing a stag.

Panicking, I ran towards the two, rushing to get in front of my fawn friend. Gently pushing the fawn away, I stood my ground in front of the stag eyeing him suspiciously. But, he did nothing to my surprise, only gave me a tilt of his head in questioning. All I did was sniff the stag to make sure of his innocence, and with a curt nod and a small smile I trotted off with the small fawn trailing behind. The fawn and I had looked back a few times to notice the stag had a friend of his own.

I smiled and continued with the rest of the warm day, wondering...

I felt a some sort of presence near by as I walked to a patch of yellow flowers to graze, but I shrugged it off. And, of course, my sense were correct. There stood they same stag that my fawn friend had approached earlier.

"Is this your child?" He asked. His voice was confident and clear. Slightly confused is to why he asked a question, I hesitated to answer. And although he bowed, showing kindness and respect, I was still on edge. I took a look back at the fawn, who was prancing about until he stopped to erupt a roar from his throat. I turned my head slowly back to the stag and answered the best I could.

"No, he is not. Or she, I'm not quite sure. I found him in a flower patch all by himself, just enjoying the scenery perhaps", I said, with a calm and confident voice. Although, inside, I was wondering what would happen in advance.

At that point I had no other choice but to wait for the response that I was hoping to get from the stranger stag. The warm breeze glided past us for only just a few moments, and it was calming enough to keep my eyes focused instead of wide. And then I risked a chance, my voice only containing bits of shakiness.

"Who are you?"

Hot breath flowed through my nose in a silent sigh and my body went cold. This stag was only trying to protect my fawn friend and I. As he walked over to the littler one I kept my eyes on him the whole time, my tense feeling slowly fading. I lifted one of my ears and sniffed out his scent, I also took in all the forest's noises that were close enough to here. Both of my ears were held back by the time the stag turned and stood in front of me. That's when he asked for my name.

"My name...?" I pause for a moment looking down with my eyes, but then back up to the stag known as Father. "My name is Kujanci. I would tell you this little one's, but... I'm afraid I don't know it. I'm sorry, Father", I said with the highest respects to him. What an honer to meet some deer as this one.

I hadn't noticed what had been pushing me until I look down. It was the fawn. He was pushing me towards Father without noticing, and when I had gotten too close for comfort I quickly moved out of the pushing and shoving zone, causing the fawn to bump into one of the stag's sturdy legs. My eyes widened, but soon softened at the look the small fawn giving Father. I shook my head, snapping back into reality.

"I'm so sorry! He didn't mean to, he's a bit mischievous sometimes. Ah! What am I going to do with you?" I said in a panicky manor, all the while gently taking the fawn back to my side. I sighed as a small pink blush of embarrassment crept to my cheeks and closed my eyes to keep calm. But, I quickly made it disappear, hoping the stag did not see it at all. I feel like a mother.

The fawn frowned at me, which got him a stern look back. All he did was sigh and plop next to me closing his eyes as he rested. I shook my head at the fawn, but he didn't see it, for he was all ready napping. I sighed again.

"I really am sorry, Nioho-", I quickly corrected myself for using his other name out of respect. "I mean, Father. Apologizes", I said the last part quietly, and stayed quiet, waiting for his response. I looked the other way not wanting to make eye contact with him. What an embarrassing moment...

Only a little startled I was at the hearty laugh, but hearing my name made me quickly turned my head to the stag, giving him my full attention as I made a decision in my mind what I should answer.

"No, no, no! You're just fine! Uh, I'm sorry if I'm making this harder than it needs to be", I answered. This time I looked at the stag with a small smile of apologizes and kindness. "I'm actually pretty young, only about two seasons ago did I become a full adult", I answered his questions with full sureness of myself, and even better I felt calmer then ever.

"What about you, Niohoggr? You seem wise enough to know things beyond the forest itself", I asked in curiosity. He seemed old enough to know anything, really. A small group passed that contained one of my good friends. A good stag he was, very kind and playful. Although, he is very touchy sometimes and loves to be near his close friends, never parting until he falls asleep...

It didn't take long before I got the answer, but I was thinking of all the things that could be possible. Like, where stars come from or what it's like to be beyond this forest. I have so much to learn. Some deer say I'm strange like that, but I think it's interesting. Listening fully to what Niohoggr has to say, I keep all of my attention to him. After the group passed, of course.

I smiled widely.

"That would be wonderful, I could use a nice drink of myself. And like you said, I'm sure this young one here would like one, too", I said with my normal personality active. Always happy and cheerful, and hard to be put in a bad mood. Before I started to walk with Niohoggr, I awakened my little friend and pawed at the ground towards him. In response a quick nod came from him and he walked by side as I walked next to the seemingly older stag.

"Surprisingly, I found this fawn all by himself, happy as can be. That was the same day we had become the best of friends, too! Oh, he is such a delight, so sweet and fun. Even if he can be mischievous", I chuckled a bit at that part as the fawn smiled proudly. "I don't know how he knows it, but he uses body language, and seems very easy to understand. Like, when he paws the ground: follow. Or when bows: hello. It would be nice if I knew who his parents, or even guardians, were", I finished with a slight frown.

Not only had I found the fawn by itself, the fawn seemed to have been attached to anyone it met, trying to get or greatly accepting affection from anyone. So, now this little fawn has grown on me. I thought for a moment and I wanted to asked a question, but we had already arrived at the pond. I noticed I still had on a frown, although it was small, and quickly got rid of it.

And so, we all took long, cool, and refreshing drinks. Afterwards, the fawn decided to splash at the water, having fun on its own. I thought this would be a chance to ask.

"Niohoggr, have you ever met any interesting fawns before?" I asked with a smile on my face. I, too, would like to hear of a fawn that someone adores.

What? But, how could I not feel bad? How could anyone? I was surprised enough that the poor little fawn had died during the cruel winter, but even more so when the stag had said to not feel bad. Also about his mate. It nearly made the tears that hung at the edges of my eyes fall. But, I blinked them away.

I pulled both of my ears and look down at the water, thinking hard. How could such a soul take all of it? I suppose that he handled it nicely but, how? I wondered and wondered about how things in life could be past the limit over horribleness, cruelty, and even depression. I have heard some rumors, that became true that I wish not to tell. I look back to to the wise stag.

"It's hard to not feel bad. I mean, how could one deer, or anything in this case, go through what you have? It's just too much if you ask me. I'm just... terribly sorry about your losses, Niohoggr". I meant all what I had said, and by showing it I look straight into the stag's hard eyes.

It had started to get a bit cooler in the afternoon air and fawn had come out of the water, slightly shivering. How long has it been? I sighed at the fawn and bent my head low to the ground so my neck could shelter the small shivering mess. It gladly accepted and buried his small figure into my fluffy pelt, smiling.

I wish I could look at the strong and wise stag as I wait for what he had to say, but I cared for this little fawn as well. So, I waited for his response all the while a fawn at my neck, warming itself.

I took the compliment greatly towards the now friend stag and it made me warm inside just hearing it. A mother, really? I guess I do have mother-like instincts, just never noticed myself.

"Thank you very much", I said with a big smile. It has been quite a while since I got a new friend. The older stag then leaned down to the fawn and whispered something about blueberries. Maybe asked them if he liked them? I could tell by the way the little fawn's eyes widened. The stag then lifted his head and asked away.

"Blueberries? Why, they're my favorite, besides raspberries. I'm sure the little one likes them, too. I've only tasted blueberries as a fawn, but I still remember the taste. What I can't remember is where I last saw them, so lead the way", I said with enthusiasm. I can't wait to taste the wonderful berry again. How the taste will spread on the tongue and stay there for the rest of the day. I love blueberries. But, I didn't let myself get too out of hand.

And off we went. The little fawn had gotten warmer by the time we started walking and was prancing about with excitement, waiting to get a taste of the blueberries. I told him to stay close, which he did, but pranced about around us. I small smile formed upon my face.

The scent of this place was very new to me, but the smell of musk was put out more than anything, and slightly warned me inside, but anyhow I stood calm watch our surroundings. If I had been to this place, I must have not remembered, but it was beautiful here. The scent was of soft flowers, more like bell flowers.

"I'm afraid not, although it is pretty here. I love all the colors, too", I answered. Niohoggr seemed a bit on edge at the moment, but I decided to ignore it. Maybe he smells the musk as well.

The scent had gotten only a bit stronger and seemed in range, even the fawn had stopped eating the blueberries to sniff it out clearly. And although it seemed another deer was here, possibly another stag, the scent didn't get any stronger. Maybe even fading away a bit. But, the older stag was still on edge.

The fawn was all ready began to eat the blueberries again, not having a care in the world. Then I decided to try one. It was delicious. The best blueberry I have ever tasted, but I only ate about four more before complimenting on them.

"The blueberries are absolutely delicious! Thank you so much, Niohoggr", I said with high appreciation. I hope we can come back here again sometime. If the stag has time, of course.

I watch him as he checked our surroundings and going through bushes. I jumped out of my skin as a rabbit zoomed past the fawn and I, not expecting that whatsoever. The fawn didn't seem to notice, although it did stop eating and gave me a look. I calmed myself and tilted my head in response.

I knew that look, one of asking. And in this situation he was asking for rest, or sleep. He did seem rather tired actually. I nuzzled the small fawn and asked if he wanted to get some sleep, only loud enough for him to hear. He nodded softly, with a small yawn.

"You do not mind if can guide us back to the main area of the forest? I think we be on our own after that". I smile softly only feeling a tiny bit a tiredness myself, and I look at the sky. Beautiful. A small canopy of trees made a circle that allowed the sun show as a skylight. What a wonderful place, I now see why Niohoggr likes it so much.

As I wait, I set my eyes back down and notice the fawn leaning on one of my legs to keep himself up. I tap the top of his head with my nose as a small sign of affection.

I sigh as I walk for just a bit before turning back around to the stag.

"Thank you so much for today, Niohoggr. I hope that we can see each other again", I say with a small smile. Soon after I had spoke, the little fawn had begun to weave between the stag's legs as a thank you. I chuckle, but as I was saying my last goodbye, the young fawn jumped up and pulled down my ear, impatient to get rest.

"Ouch! Hey, settle down", I order him with slight annoyance. I sigh, straightening, myself "Sorry about that. As I was saying, I hope we see you again. Maybe this little one with sneak away without me noticing. But, anyhow I hope you have a good day as well".

"Goodbye!". I bid farewell to the wise and kind stag and we headed off to the last place we had fallen asleep, which was greatly surrounded of thickets for protection. I looked back and smiled one last time at the stag before turning and walking away, with the fawn hopping about next to me.