And You Are?

Autumn has fallen, causing the breeze to cool and trees to change color. When Fern had awoken in Rudy’s room, tucked comfortably against his body, the gray girl thought today couldn’t get any better. However, when they had finally decided to leave the warm furs, Fern had caught sight of the changing leaves and begged Rudy to go on a walk with her. Thankfully, Rudy didn’t need too much convincing and the pair find themselves taking a leisurely stroll through wildberry grove. Bright aqua eyes dart from Rudy to beautiful sights around them and Fern is quick to point out every little thing, “Look! Those leaves are Red! Rudy look there! That tree looks like it is on fire!”

It is as if Fern is seeing the world for the first time. She feels giddy, happy, and fit to burst as the pair wander lazily through the grove. Reddy circles slowly above them, sharp eyes keeping watch for any danger. Fern turns to Rudy and points at rather pretty berry bush whose leaves have changed from green to dark red. Excitedly she says, “Rudy look at this! Have you ever seen something so amazing in your life?” Bright aqua eyes look at the mottled gray wolf that has stolen her heart and she wags happily.

Just as she is about to point something else out, a scream pierces the air, startling the joyful girl. Reddy’s cry follows the unknown shriek and Fern looks to the place where the hawk had been not long ago. It is empty and the screeches are becoming more frequent. Looking to Rudy, eyes meeting for a brief moment, Fern takes off toward the screams from an unknown source. As she runs, Fern readies herself for fight.


"Rudyard & Fern"