The Adventures of Kia

The Adventures of Kia

By: Great Spirit 17

Author’s Note: Once again my story weaves into Rotramel’s. Jamie is property of Rotramel. All others, except Kia, are property of Amblin Entertainment and Universal Pictures.

Chapter 2: Settling In

Kia hiked down the slight slope that led to the town.

I can't believe she’s dead, he thought. Why did this have to happen?

Suddenly a rabbit ran out from behind a tree and disappeared behind a bush.

Kia’s first reaction was to dart after it as a dog or run after it on foot, but his melancholy mood kept him walking to town.

When he got there, it was early evening and everyone was closing shop and heading in for the night.

After wandering around a bit, he found an old shed on the outskirts of town.

Well, thought Kia, I would stay at a local inn, but they might ask questions and I don’t feel like answering any right now.

Kia walked inside and laid down the bag of meat and his satchel.

Looks like this might be my home for a while, Kia thought miserably. Oh well, at least it has a roof and the snow won’t blow in.

Kia was about to lie down for the night when he heard a rustle.

Great, thought Kia, someone already lives here.

“Hello,” called Kia, “is anyone there?”

Silence.

Then, a dog stepped out from behind a crate.

A dog, thought Kia, it’s only a dog.

“Hey girl,” said Kia turning to her, “what’s your name?”

What am I thinking? thought Kia shaking his head, she can’t understand a word I’m saying and couldn’t reply even if she did and if she did I wouldn’t understand her.

Kia looked down at the dog who was sniffing at the sack of meat that he had brought.

Kia reached over and untied the sack.

“Would you like some,” he asked?

The dog stepped forward, grabbed a piece of meat and walked over to a corner and began eating it.

Hmm, thought Kia, This would be a good chance to test out how complete my transformation is.

Kia got up and walked quietly out of the shed and walked to the side facing away from the town.

Kia closed his eyes and envisioned the dog in his mind.

A tingling episode and a gust of wind later, he was a dog.

This is still really weird, remarked Kia picking up a paw and looking at it closely. Oh well, time to go make a good impression and to determine if the dog approves of me staying here.

Kia walked up to the door, took a deep breath and walked in.

The dog had been so interested in eating her meal that she hadn’t noticed the man leaving or the strange dog enter into the shed until he was about three feet away.

“Hello,” said Kia politely, “how’s it going?”

“Huh? What? Oh, it’s going whoa!” The dog stammered backed further toward the wall. “Who are you? What are you doing here?”

“Whoa, whoa, settle down,” Kia said gently, “don’t get all worked up.”

“But you’re, you’re a, “the dog couldn’t seem to finish the sentence.

Kia decided to help her along.

“I’m a what?” Kia said.

“You’re a wolf,” was all she could seem to say.

“Don’t be ridiculous;” said Kia, “I’m a regular dog, just like you.”

“Well,” said the dog, looking as if she trying to chose her words carefully, “I’ve seen lots of dogs and there is only one that comes to mind that looks anything like you and he’s half wolf.”

“Well, never mind,” said Kia looking down at the small piece of meat that was all that remained of the large chunk that she had taken earlier. “Hey, is that food?”

“Yes, you can’t have any,” said the dog snatching up the piece of meat and carrying it away from Kia, “I haven’t eaten in a day and a half and this is all that’s left of it.”

“Okay,” said Kia, “then you won’t mind me taking this.”

He walked over to where he’d laid down the sack of meat and opened the bundle.

“No, wait uh,” the dog looked around for something to help her out, “that’s mine too.”

“I see,” said Kia, “and a good job putting it all in a sack to carry it in.”

“Yeah well, you have to be pretty smart to get by in this town,” the dog said haughtily. “So, where are you from?”

“Can’t I at least have a small bite of something before getting interrogated?” Kia asked.

“Questions first, food later,” the dog said with finality.

Great, she knows what she wants and is prepared to get it, Kia thought, I might as well humor her. I don’t know how strong I am as a dog yet so I’ll play along.

“Very well, “said Kia, “I came from the outskirts of town by where all the little hills are.”

“What are you doing here?” the dog asked.

“Well,” said Kia thinking a little before continuing, “My family got killed by a, uh, pack of wolves, so I came into town to see if I could live here.”

“Oh,” the dog averted her eyes for a moment, “I’m sorry. But why did you come here?”

“What’s with the massive questioning anyway,” Kia looked at her with a pleading expression,” can’t we take a breather and eat?”

“No,” said the dog with an obvious air of annoyance, “I like to know who in the world people are when they come into my house and try to eat my food.”

“I see,” said Kia.

He decided to shake her up a little.

“So who was the human?” he asked.

“What,” the dog looked up at him in alarm, “what human?”

“Come on,” said Kia laughingly,” do you honestly expect me to believe that you dragged a sack all the way out to the woods, found several caribou, put them all in the sack, and dragged it all the way back here?”

“Well,” said the dog sounding flustered, “I could have.”

“Right,” smirked Kia, “and I control the Northern Lights. Besides, there are boot tracks all around the door and outside.”

“Well, oh, fine,” the dog deflated slightly, “there was a man here. He came in with that whole sack of meat and gave me a huge piece. I wish he would come back. Want another piece, but I’m afraid to take one. He did have a gun.”

Hmm, thought Kia, she has some moral sense, or maybe just survival instinct. Either way, it seems I’m welcome for the time being.

“Well,” said Kia, “from what you said I think it’s best if I leave.”

“Oh,” said the dog, “you don’t have to go.”

“But if I don’t,” Kia said quickly, “the man who was here might get mad and do something rash. Besides, if I do look like a wolf he might not like that either.”

“Well okay,” the dog said a little disappointed. “By the way, my name’s Jamie.”

Kia had started toward the door when she spoke.

He turned and said, “Name’s Kia. “It was nice meeting you Jamie.”

With that, Kia walked out of the shed.

Well, thought Kia, I found out her name, her opinion about my being there, and that I look like a wolf to others. The third development is a bit of a problem if I’m going to live in towns, but I’ll find a way.

After thinking outside for a while, Kia changed back into a man and went back into the shed.

When he went inside he saw Jamie sticking her nose in the bag of meat.

When she saw Kia, she backed away and hid behind a box.

“Its okay girl,” Kia said in a soothing voice, “you can come out.”

Jamie came out from behind the box and looked up at Kia.

“It looks like you are still hungry,” Kia said with a smile. “You can have another piece.”

He fitted word to action and opened the bag for Jamie and stepped away.

Jamie quickly ran up, grabbed the meat and retreated to a corner to eat.

“Well,” said Kia with a sigh, “I guess I’d best be getting some sleep if I’m going to find out if I can find some work around here. I don’t really want to stay here longer than I have too.”

At this the dog pricked up here ears and looked curiously at Kia.

Well, thought Kia with a smile, at least I know that she seems to be able to understand me. I’ll check in tomorrow as a dog to see if here thoughts have changed.

With that Kia fell asleep.

The next morning Kia woke up to find Jamie watching him from on top of a crate.

When she saw Kia look up at her, she jumped down toward him and nudged his arm.

“What is it girl?” Kia asked.

Jamie ran over to the sack of meat and sat down, and looked expectantly at him.

“Well,” said Kia laughing, “I’m afraid I’ll spoil you before much longer but go ahead.”

The dog barked, grabbed some meat and went to a corner to eat it.

“I’m going into town,” said Kia in a louder than was necessary voice. “I guess I’ll be back later.”

With that he walked outside into the morning light.

He walked behind the shack, transformed, and went back inside.

“Hey you,” said Kia, “remember me?”

“Oh hi,” said Jamie with her mouth full,” care to join me for breakfast?”

“Sure,” Kia said,” is there enough?”

“Oh yeah,” Jamie said between bites,” there’s a sack full of meat over there by the crate.”
Kia walked over and grabbed a piece of meat in his mouth.

I’ve never eaten raw meat before, thought Kia with a slight shudder, but I guess I might as

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