Situated right behind their burrow, their narrow inconspicuous crevice carved deep into the side of a grassy mound, was a tiny woodland grove adorned with the most vibrant verdant greenery you'd ever see.
A small oasis of beauty left untouched, undiscovered for the longest time. Here, was an eternal flourish where no flowers ever wilted and not a leaf strayed from the branches, unwavering even against the most relentless of storms.
It was a uniqueness found only sparingly across the land - where certain kinds of trees possessed a resilience almost frightening. Blades would nick, axes would blunt, and even her own bare fists, valiantly as she tried, would only bruise and sore pummeling them against its hard-timbered walls.
So we are six chapter into Ash's backstory. You guys still liking it so far? I hope you are - please do let me know if possible. Because based on your feedback, I'll try readjusting the story flow to make it better.
Not to say I'll alter anything, I won't go to that extent - but yeah, it's just so I can make it suit your taste better, ya know?