Hi Guys! Since season five is now upon us (and I'm glad it is) I have decided to jump ahead in my story lines to just after season four. If you haven't read my other fanfic, Orphaned Heart- Broken Heart, I recommend you do before reading this.. I will do a short introduction to the characters I have added in (most of them will only be mentioned once or twice, but its still good for you to know who they are) I'll also do a short description of the events that proceed this story, eventually these will be full length stories.
I decided to jump ahead because it would take waaaaay too long for me to write up everything I have thought up between season 1 and this story. I got the idea for this story after watching the Christmas episode and from a couple of other ideas I had come up with.
As always, please give me POSITIVE feedback about my writing! Thanks! Any way, enough talking, lets get started!
The Characters
Josie Blackwell: Josie lost her father in the mining disaster and her mother had passed on previously. She is the heir to her father's ranch, "Langara" when she becomes of age. She is an expert horsewoman and a crack shot with both pistols and rifles. She's sixteen now, but she has the determination and courage of a woman twice her age. She spends most of her time out on the ranges, looking after her horses and cattle, and she also likes to spend time with Abigail, Colin, Bill and the sister she never knew she had, Montana.
Matt McGregor: Josie's foreman at the ranch. He and Abigail both jointly look after the legal side of things until Josie reaches adulthood. He is the matriarch of the McGregor Clan.
Colin McGregor: Matt's eldest son. He works on Josie's ranch and sometimes fills in as the minister when Frank isn't around. He thinks of Josie as a younger sister.
Emily Mcgregor: Colin's wife.
Josh McGregor: Emily and Colin's adopted son. He's nine now.
Annie McGregor: Emily and Colin's daughter. She is about five and is best friends with Opal.
Rob McGregor: He is Matt's second son. He works on Josie's ranch.
Danni McGregor: She is Matt's daughter. She's eighteen now and works at the store in town.
Michael McGregor: Kathleen's son from her previous relationship. (Her first husband died)
Jay McGregor: Also known as the Gunsmith. He is Matt's nephew and the best gunfighter and marshal in Canada and America. He and his brother, Luke, both own "The Smoking Gun" ranch.
Luke McGregor: Jay's brother.
Thowra: Josie's best stallion. He's a big, black and somewhat of a handful, but is devoted to Josie
Wolf: Josie's dog. He's the father of Bill's dog, Buddy.
Buddy: A full blooded wolf who Josie trains to work with Bill.
Rachel McCallister: Abigail's niece who came to Hope Valley to get away from her abusive husband. She also was best friends with Emily back in Australia.
Mr. McCallister: A horrible man who uses his power to get what he wants. He tried to put Hope Valley under after they protected Rachel from him, and as revenge, has decided to get back at them, mostly Abigail.
Amelia Smith: A young girl who helps Josie.
Snow Maiden: An Indian girl who helps Josie as well.