The Rooster's Dawn

Previously

…He turned to retrace his steps, the precious herb a comforting weight. The journey back was always easier, the path now familiar, the obstacles known. He was no longer just Barnaby, the rooster who had left his ailing hen and precious egg. He was Barnaby, the one who had ventured into the heart of the wild and returned with salvation. He was Barnaby, the protector, his fear transformed into a quiet, unwavering courage. The image of Henrietta, healthy and strong, and the promise of their chick, now filled his mind, a beacon guiding him home. The dawn was coming, and with it, a new beginning for his family.