He took a deep breath, the familiar scent of pine and damp earth filling his lungs.
"Well, at least I'm home..." he murmured, a sense of comfort washing over him.
He watched the animals go about their day, their movements a soothing counterpoint to the recent chaos he'd experienced.
Suddenly, a faint sound pierced the idyllic scene. A distant thump, followed by a soft whimper.
Gariel's head snapped towards the sound, his golden eyes narrowing in curiosity. There was someone out there, someone lost and in distress.
Without hesitation, he unfurled his magnificent angelic wings, the brilliant white feathers catching the sunlight as they unfurled.
Wuuushh! With a powerful beat, he launched himself into the air, soaring towards the source of the sound.
He followed the faint noise deeper into the forest, his keen eyesight searching through the dense foliage.