Good night to scavange: Beach search

The next night was just as clear as the night before. Spreading his wings Aralt looked out from the ledge his home was on he took to the skies. Gaining altitude he took off towards a large ledge where his new friend Fintan was waiting. This would be the last time they would be scavenging for the time being. Both Stryx lived different lives but they both hoped to get a chance to hang out at a future date. Still, the night was young and both stryx had some scavenging to do. 

 

Heading out in a different direction than they had the night before. This time they had planned to check out the beach to see if they could collect some nice sea shells. They had a short flight before they got there but neither seemed to mind as it was the perfect night for a flight. Looking to the stars to find the correct direction they soared through the air, Soon the ocean came into view and both Stryx lowered their altitude as they got closer and closer. Already the smell of the ocean hung in the air as the dirt and grass gave way to sand. Seagulls could be seen fishing over the water while small shelled creatures could be seen scuddling in and out of the ocean. 

 

Going down for a landing, they enjoyed the feel of the sand beneath their feet and the smell of the ocean air. Fintan and Aralt both went their own ways to search the beach. Thankfully for both of them, there were plenty of tied pools they could look through and seashells littering the beach. There was plenty here to look through. Fintan moved off to the right, wanting to take a look around some tidepools just a few feet away. Moving over he began looking through them, finding a few sea shells and rocks. Making a pile he continued to look stopping to snack on some of the sea life while he searched. Once he was done with that tidepool he moved on to the next, pausing to check on his pile of items every few moments as he didn’t want to lose anything.

 

Continuing to go from pool to pool he found a few good items and quite a few good snacks as well as he hunted for things he might like or find useful. There were still plenty of places to search before he gave up and flew home. Meanwhile, Aralt searched the other side of the beach, looking through a large rocky area. He was hoping to perhaps find something under the rocks or lurking between them. If he found nothing here, there were a few tidepools up the beach. Peaking through the rocks and turning some over he did manage to find some shells he liked and a few snacks for himself as he continued to search before moving on to the tidepools. 

 

Aralt, had found quite a few shells that would make nice decorations. He also found a few pieces of coral and some shiny stones as well. Continuing to search he kept collecting before moving on to other spots. He enjoyed the beach and the feeling of the sand. Suddenly he looked over he saw a large shell sticking out of the sand a few yards away. Walking over he peaked at it for a moment before attempting to pull it from the sand. He hadn’t expected the crab to still be living in it or end up getting pinched by it either. Throwing his head back he let go of the crab who landed back in the sand. 

 

Aralt, watched as the crab quickly made its way back into the ocean and away from him. Aralt, stood there for a moment, glancing around he hoped no one had seen that before he went back to searching the beach. Once both saw the sun beginning to rise they gathered what they had collected up and took to the skies as they both began their journey home. They flew together for a long while, enjoying the colors of sunrise. Both Stryx were tired and each just as eager to return home for some well-deserved rest.