10. Without
His feet kicked up dirt as he walked, the drier parts of he forest obliging the young male. His feet were dirty and sore, and his spirits were down, evident by the slump in his shoulders, the depressed huff of breath that left his lips, and his downward-set dark eyes. He gripped the old fishing pole tighter, letting out a small sad sound. It wasn't quite a whine, but close.
He didn't know what he would do without his best friend. It was so oddly disconcerting to be without his pet, even now. And that was because he had run away, had left his friend to fend for himself. Gods, he hoped the dog was okay. He wished he could get back in, but.. Even then, Kokari was unsure if he would venture into the ruins to begin with. He stopped scuffing at the ground and walked toward the water. It was hopeless, sometimes, being where the water reflected no light. He felt as though one day he would fall into that void and that would be the end of him. The young man sighed, sitting down next to the water.
He would think about mustering up his courage. Ume needed him. For all he knew, his friend was dead. If Ume were here, he'd know what to do. Kokari shuddered. No way could he return to the ruins, where the crazy voice called to him, laughing at him and his dog, and chased him all the way out. It was odd to be without Ume. Kokari needed his friend now more than ever.