Chase the Darkness Away

She'd been very, very sad since her father had passed away. No sooner had she known him, then he was ripped away. Likewise, her mother and siblings had been really sad about it, too. She had hardly left the den, afraid she'd meet the same fate. But despite her mothers sadness, she was encouraged to go out of the den and explore the pack lands. Her mother told her she'd be safe, because there were a lot of wolves who would be around to protect her and watch her and keep her from harm. She trusted her mom, so she finally stepped out of the den but kept it in sight. At least...until she felt comfortable going further. But that wouldn't be today. Today, she'd go to the furthest tree she could that would still allow her a view of the den, and there she sat and looked up at the sky. She was bigger now since her father passed away...but inside, she felt so little still. Why did he have to be taken away so soon? It wasn't fair! But her mom had said life wasn't always fair, and that someday she'd understand...