Leafdusk Fete 2020 - Yvona

Yvona was very excited for the Leafdusk Fete. Since her ability had to do with the wind, she felt most at home this time of year. She loved the way everything was changing, and she was especially looking forward to the scavenger hunt for dawnberry flowers. Nothing was more beautiful to her than everyone gathered together for a common goal. It didn’t hurt that there were sweets at the end either!

Now, how to pass the time until the hunt? Her gaze roamed over all the stalls, lingering on a few snacks that were available. She shook her head, trying to clear the image of all the yummy food surrounding her. It was better to eat her meal right after she got her sweets. That way she could end it on a sweet note!

Instead, she headed towards a craft stall. They were making wreaths to help spruce up the area even more. She was happy to help, twining the twigs together, adding some ribbon and leaves as she went. When she was finished, she hung it on her favorite stall, which housed the eternal dawnberry flowers. She’d definitely be back for one of those since she had missed them previous years.

Just as she got it hung correctly, the call for the scavenger hunt came. She quickly joined the gathering xyns, listening to the instructions. Nothing really new was being said, but it had been a year. It was a nice reminder before they started. Her heart pumping, she joyfully set out as soon as they were allowed.

Yvona raced through the forest. The whirlwind of color was breathtaking, and she easily got caught up in following the gentle breeze. Being here was so exhilarating! With a laugh, she forced herself to focus on her surroundings. She was going to be one of the first xyns to find a flower!

After searching for a little while, she took a deep breath in an effort to stay calm. She wouldn’t find anything if she got frustrated. Sitting down, she closed her eyes and let the wind blow around her. It calmed her, and as she opened her eyes again, she looked up to find a dawnberry flower floating down to her. In awe, she held up her paws, catching the bloom.

This was easily one of the most magical things that had happened to her. She suddenly didn’t mind if she didn’t get any candy. Her flower was a gift of nature, and she was going to go straight to the eternal dawnberry stall to see if she could get this one saved forever. It would be a reminder, that this moment had happened and good things occurred when you least expected them.

Getting up, she chose to fly back to the festival. It would be faster, and she suddenly wanted to be around everyone. Wasn’t that what the festival was really about anyway? Spending time with your friends and family? Right after she got her flower preserved, of course.

Soaring into the clearing, she landed close to the stall with her wreath. She smiled when she saw it, and joined the short line to speak to them. It wasn’t long before she was at the front. Relating what had happened to her, she asked if they could help preserve it. They were happy to help!

Glowing with happiness, Yvona left with her flower in her mane. She joined her friends by the bonfire, bursting to tell them everything. Aubree listened intently before grabbing her friend’s paw. There was only one way to celebrate such an amazing thing! They would dance! So they did, laughing all the while.