Run Forest... RUN!

Oscar and Nugget alone wouldn’t be the only odd animals to attack the bear in the protection of Nicco. Once Echo saw there was a chance of help the bold magpie twisted about in the air, swooping down to dive bomb the bear’s head. It never stayed in place long but like some sniper with unlimited bullets the bird would dive down, peck at the head, and swing back up out of the bear’s reach. It had to be the craziest cluster of animals ever choosing to fight a bear.

Nico’s job was to run. Hearing Oscar’s bray he turned to look at everyone risking their necks for him. Even Echo, small and weak as he was could fight the bear. Even the rooster was fighting for him! Nico had to be a pretty big coward to let them do all the work. An image of his mom dead at the tiger’s jaws came to his mind. Nico rounded about as well, snarling with a surprising about of rage. His new friends wouldn’t die for him also.

Nice ran back in, eyes widening at the site of what he was charging. He had no plans to ever admit to the fear he felt right then. Nico ran in and bit at the bear’s leg, snarling and shaking his head. The bear’s pelt and skin were so thick the little coyote wasn’t even sure if he was doing more damage than any of his friends but he was sure trying!!

"Niko"