conclusion was. After a few minutes Aton coughed loudly to get the crowd to quieten down.
“My friends, we have reached our decision.” Aton paused a moment. (Probably to build suspense, Aton liked to do that.) “The two wolves, Talin and Bronzer will be………… STAYING!” Cheers erupted from the stands. But there were plenty of boos be sure of that.
The two wolves strolled proudly out of the hall. Bliss gulped memorizing their faces evil written all over them. This could only mean trouble, with a capital ‘T’.
* * *
Bliss lay in her bed looking out the window. Thoughts twisting and turning in her head. Were Talin and Bronzer good wolves or like the rest of their pack, killers? She didn’t know what to think.
That night, before she’d went to bed, her dad had reassured her again and again that they wouldn’t have been allowed into the pack if they were bad. Bliss had protested each time not stopping until her dad sent her up to bed. She felt bad about that, very bad. Her father had never done that to her, never. She had to get back in his good books again but how?
That thought kept her up most of the night and come early morning she decided to go for a stroll. She slipped out of the house and left the village quietly. She passed under the arch and when she came to the fork in the path turned left going in the direction of Vain Lake. She loved Vain Lake, it was a great place to think about things and she had a lot of things to think about.
As she passed Moore Rock she realised she was in Vain Lake she had been so engrossed in her own thoughts she hadn’t even noticed. She continued until the lake came into view, then she paused, unsure what do.
After a stroll around the lake she was prepared to head back when suddenly she heard voices. She looked behind her realising that two large wolves were immerging from the opposite side of the hill. She froze, what should she do? She could confront the wolves or just walk past them. But what if they were in a bad mood or something? She could get badly hurt or worse.
Oh dear… she thought. What do I do? Um….. Well it’s now or never.She leapt behind a rock holding her breath would they see her? They walked past the rock not noticing her.
Few……. she thought.
As the walked further out, to Bliss’s shock, she realised it was Talin and Bronzer.
Oh no! Oh no! Oh no! this is bad.
she began to panic. I better get outta here. Hey………Bliss watched as Talin picked up a smaller pup. Though he was a bit away she could just make out what he was saying: “So Bronzer what do you want to do with this kid?”
Bliss crept from the rock and headed to the next one in line. And yet she still couldn’t make out who it was. Then Talin trotted right along the path and held out the young, he then flung his head back in preparation to throw him. Then Bliss took a closer look, desperate to find out the identity of the young wolf, and then to her agony realised it was Koda, her younger brother. Her thoughts were filled with anger and fear.
Oh no! Koda! I have to help him! But how? Oh um…..
she thought. Here goes something! I’m coming KODA!And without a further thought she leapt out from behind the rock and snarled at Talin: “Drop the pup.”
Talin turned to face her and replied: “Fine I will.” Talin ran forward towards the lake, leapt up and flung Koda into the air.
“KODA!” it felt as though everything was in slow motion. She ran forward and jumped up just catching him. “Few” she sighed.
“Right squirt. Hand him over! We’re a bit hungry now, right Bronzer?” asked Talin.
“Ya! And I feel like wolf carcass today.” he snarled.
Bliss could here a faint whimper coming from Koda. “Don’t worry, bro.” she said her voice muffled from holding onto Koda’s fur. “You’ll be fine.” She flipped him into the air and caught him on her back. “Hang on! It’s going to be bumpy.”
She turned around and sprinted down the path. She didn’t dare look back, she just kept running.
Must get home. Must get home. MUST get home! that was what filled her head as she ran the way back to Malgin Village desperate to help Koda and tell her father the truth.
Chapter 3: Trouble for Tommy
Bliss sat patiently by her brother as Felicity emerged from behind the curtain: “Whose next there please?”
Felicity was a train-ee nurse and she was very good at her job. Though she never admitted it. If anyone from out of town came in early with an emergency and asked Felicity for medical help she would immediately call Zoe, though she was perfectly able to manage herself.
Bliss stood up and grabbed Koda: “That’d be us.”
Though Felicity was in the same class as Bliss they never chatted or talked. They were friends but not very good ones.
“Oh, Bliss and um……” Felicity paused.
“Koda, my brother Koda. We have no appointment and he’s not too badly hurt but………” Bliss trailed off not sure if the first wolf she should talk to about what happened should be Felicity.
“Save it for Zoe.” she said. Bliss slowly walked behind the curtain. “Oh and Bliss.” called Felicity.
“Hmm?” Bliss turned around to face Felicity.
“Koda is gorgeous.” squealed Felicity.
“Thanks.” Bliss turned ‘round and trotted behind the curtain carrying Koda on her back.
“Hmm. Well he seems in good condition. No infections or bad scratches. Although he has one or too bite marks. He should improve in a day or so. Oh and by the way,?” said Zoe. “What happened him?”
“Oh um, long story.” sighed Bliss.
“I can wait, no one is in the waiting room. Tell away.” said Zoe.
“Oh alright. I can trust you.”
“I see…..” sighed Zoe. “Funny I thought those two were descent chaps.” After a long pause she continued: “Well be sure and tell your father, OK? After all he is the pack leader, he’ll know what to do.”
“Um, ok. Thanks Zoe.” she strolled out behind the curtain. She would have said goodbye to Felicity but there was no sign of her anywhere.
Oh well. She’s probably on her break or something.
sighed Bliss.Bliss strolled out and headed for home. She needed a rest, a long rest.
By the time Jasper and Boris arrived home it was quite late. They had been out hunting and Boris had decided to show Jasper how to lead a hunt.
Bliss had Koda in bed, asleep, so she could avoid him talking to dad for the night. She too had slipped into bed when she had seen them coming. She didn’t feel like telling him what she’d done today. It would just be too complicated and if she was going to tell him then she could in the morning when she had the energy for it.
Hour after hour she gazed out the window, wondering what to do tomorrow. Then it dawned on her.
Of course! she thought. Jade, she’ll know what to do. Jade, Bliss’s best friend was always willing to come up with a solution, though most of her solutions would end up just making matters worse. But today she felt there was no one else to help her so Jade would do fine.
And after reassuring herself Jade could help she became calm down again and slowly drifted off to sleep.
Bliss walked sleepily up the path. It was roughly nine o’clock in the morning and Bliss had not slept well the previous night. Even though she had dozed off it had not been a pleasant sleep. She had tossed and turned constantly and had had visions of Talin and Bronzer chasing her. It had been most unpleasant indeed.
Bliss reached the house. She pushed open the finely crafted gate and stepped inside the beautiful garden. There were numerous flowers in garden, each with it’s own patch. Bliss stood and admired it a moment then carried on. She approached the window cautiously and peered in. Inside were two wolves, one large and the other one Bliss’s size.
“Good they’re awake.” sighed Bliss. “Last thing I want is to wake them.”
She walked back over to the door and tapped lightly on its wooden surface. Tap Tap Tap
A few seconds later Melissa ,Jades mother, opened the door and smiled warmly at Bliss. “Hello darling! How are you?” asked Melissa, politely.
“Fine thank you Ms Reed.” replied Bliss, trying to sound as polite as possible.
“I’ll get Jade. Just a minute there.” said Melissa, rushing back inside to get her daughter.
A few minutes later Jade appeared. “Hey Bliss!” said Jade. “Ya good?”
“Ya” Bliss didn’t think she sounded too convincing.
Jade smiled. “Bye Mum!” I’ll be back in an hour or so!”
“Alright dear!” came her mothers voice. “Have fun you too!”
Fun thought Bliss. Fun is the last thing I need…
“……. Yeah same here girl! I didn’t like the look of them either…….” said Jade.
“But Jade it’s not just that!” cried Bliss, tears coming to her eyes. “They hurt my brother! They could have killed him! And….. And knowing they’re still around just makes my stomach churn. Worst of all my dad doesn‘t even know and that just makes me feel worse. Cos, it‘s like the longer I put it off the harder it is to tell him….”
“Look, I know I’m giving the ‘Obvious Friend Advice’ but you
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