The Slumbering Aberrant

The bird's tiny black eyes suddenly lit up. It flapped its wings and flew out, circling Thalia as if urging her to follow.

Thalia checked the time. It was only eight in the morning. Exploring this wild forest didn't sound like a bad idea.

So the girl and the bird moved quickly through the thick woods. Half an hour later, a wide river appeared in front of her.

"Where is this place?" Thalia pulled o