Whirlpool's ears perked up as she heard the familiar 'fwoom' of a vortex opening up.

She slowly turned around towards it, and swiftly checked to see if she had everything in her bags. She then gripped the hilt of the enchanted golden sword in her mouth.

Today, was a day of adventure.

Today, was a day of the unknown.

Whirlpool didn't know what lay beyond this portal, but she was ready.

Why was she taking this journey?

She just felt it in her bones. Something-perhaps the thrill-was wanting her to do this. She had to visit so many places!

Who would she meet?

Humans?

Hybrids?

Witches?

Some random Naga?

Where would she go?

Forest?

A cottage?

It was that curiosity that drew Whirlpool nearer.

And it was Whirlpool's curiosity that made her decide that choice that would be one of the most seemingly insignificant actions, but yet, would cause a large chain reaction of destiny and legacy.

And so, she crouched down, a paw carefully being slid forwards towards the black and blue swirls of light,

And she made a huge jump into the unknown.

(Haha, yes.

Also, if you're curious, Whirlpool was my first official persona- for a small game that you've never heard of, about animals. It was with this game that sparked my interest in writing stories, and eventually, coming here.

And, so, here I present, a picture that a friend on Discord made for me of Whirlpool:

So... thank you, friends for being here :) )