In a pine-scented forest at the edge of a snowy mountain range lived a wise old wolf named Larka. She had silver fur, bright amber eyes, and paws that moved as quietly as moonlight.

Larka had traveled far, faced many storms, and survived even the harshest winters. But now she lived alone; watching, listening, and resting in a den carved into stone.

One spring morning, a group of young forest animals approached her. They were curious, eager, and slightly nervous.

“Will you teach us how to survive?” asked Kip the rabbit. Larka nodded slowly. “Then you must listen like trees and learn like rivers.”

The Test of the Storm

One night, dark clouds rolled over the mountains. A storm hit, wild and cold. Trees bent, streams swelled, and the forest turned slippery and loud.

Larka was away hunting.

The young animals huddled under a hollow log. Kip looked out. “Should we wait?”

Nib whispered, “No. Larka taught us what to do.”

And so, they did:
– Searched for high ground.
– Found moss to plug the wind.
– Used leaves for warmth.
– Took turns watching and resting.

They didn’t panic. They didn’t scatter. They stayed together, just as Larka had taught.