I Don't Find Trouble, Trouble Finds Me!

Ricin hides behind the tree but he still stays close enough to watch the battle. Chade soon joins the lighter pup behind the tree and Ricin diverts his eyes away from his brother. He is too ashamed to look the darker pup as the lighter boy remembers the stinging hurt of his brother’s anger. The fight is over quickly, the beautiful wolf with the sword slashes into the bear’s face and the creature runs away. The roars of pain that follow the bear’s retreat last for a short time and the light hued pup steps out from his hiding place. With his tail tucked and head lowered, Ricin moves to stand a respectable distance in front the warrior wolf. Dipping his head even more, Ricin says, “Yes, I am fine. Thank you.”

When he looks up at the pretty wolf’s face, Ricin’s shame bleeds away and his tail starts to wag slowly. Happily, he adds, “All thanks you! You are amazing! And the sword is so cool! Where did you learn to fight like that?” His embarrassment is replaced with excitement as he questions the pink wolf. Almost as an afterthought, the light blue pup says, “My name’s Ricin! And that’s my brother Chade.” Sticking a paw in Chade’s direction, Ricin keeps his eyes on the warrior before him. All the sadness and humiliation are gone, replaced with a smile and enthusiasm.


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