April Showers Bring May Flowers

Walk | Talk | Think

Paranoia and fear had been keeping the young Seracian pup from the red barn that stood within the Range beside the field. She had never received any form of confirmation about the monster that dwelled within, but the lack of evidence against it was enough to keep her believing and keep her away. It was just unfortunate the weather had a mind of its own and the clouds she had paid little attention to on her trip to the field had decided to open up after she had gotten there and started to turn her playground into a dirty, muddy mess. Mother will throw a fit if I come home dirty. And with that thought in mind Anais knew she needed to take cover.

Naturally she had turned back from the field and made for the forests that bordered it with the hopes that the rain would let up soon. The path she had chosen brought her past the barn which she stared at as she walked by, still keeping it at a distance. Though her steps within the presence of the barn were hesitant, she was resolute on her path, at least until her yellow-gold eyes found themselves staring into the open barn door. Shelter! Inside the barn.

Anais hesitated. The barn was off limits, not because any of the adults said so but because she was still somewhat expecting there to be a monster inside. But maybe if I stay right there at the opening... That was hardly too far inside, right? Nothing to alert anything over, surely? Not to mention it was closer to the field; if the weather got better she would be that much closer. Still wary, the gold-grey youth began making her cautious way for the open doorway, pausing at a distance and craning her neck to ensure that it was safe and clear before she crept steadily closer and left the damp outside for the dry within.

The last thing she anticipated to see was another pup. Stopped just inside, dripping wet from the rain outdoors, Anais stared wide eyed at the male pup, her thoughts racing to put together what this meant for the story she had been told. "Is it safe in here?" she asked at a whisper, eyes roving though she remained still in her place.