Time Period: The Enchanted Forest

Place: The Castle-Princess Emma's room

Emma's p.o.v

The chill in the air makes the warmth of home even more inviting. I choose helping my pregnant

dog over building a snowman. Panting, Gem paces around my room. My parents and I prepare

for her puppies' arrival. Quickly, Gem drops her puppies like water balloons. Lifeless, the puppies

lay motionless. Grief rips my heart out of my chest. "All is not lost. There is one sole survivor of

Gem's litter" my mother points out. "Look at Gem bonding with her pup" my dad brings to my

attention. "His name will be snowball" I declare rubbing it's soft fur.