Chapter 10 The Feeling
"The Feeling," Thomas answered as more tear came down from his face. Kodi and Dusty looked at each other before looking back at Thomas. "Thomas we can talk about this later. But right now I think we should get out of this weather and find someplace," Kodi said as he stood up. Thomas nodded as he wiped the tears away and sat up. "Yeah. yeah you're right let's get going," Thomas said as he stood up. Thomas then picks up Barry and places him on his shoulder as they started to make their way into the forest. Kodi and Dusty walked behind Thomas but at a fair distance. "You care about him don't you?" Dusty asked with a smile. Kodi chuckled as he looked at his mate. "Why do you say that?" Kodi asked. Dusty chuckled as she nudged Kodi's side. "Oh I don't know. Maybe it's the father inside you," Dusty with a smile. Kodi smiled at that. "You really think so?" Kodi said softly. Dusty nuzzled her mate as they walked and replied. "I know so," Dusty said continuing to smile.
Thomas say much as he walked along with Berry on his shoulder. "Are you okay Thomas? You haven't said much since we left." Berry said as he nibbled on a cookie. "Yeah I'm okay I just…." Thomas paused before answering, trying to figure out how to explain this to Berry without scaring him. Thomas then stopped walking and looked behind him seeing Kodi and Dusty making their way towards him. Thomas knew that Kodi loved Dusty very much. Very much like his father loved his mother. Thomas smiled feeling a tear going down his left cheek. "Thomas?" Berry asked as he ate the last of his cookie. "Yeah?" Thomas said as he snapped out of his thoughts and wiped the tear from his face. "Are you sure okay? You had a tear for a moment," Berry explained. Thomas chuckled as he started walking again. "It's just a feeling I had when I look at Kodi and Dusty and happy they are," Thomas explained with a smile.
Kodi looked up at the sky and noticed that it started to get dark with the snow started come down a little bit harder. "Thomas I think we need to find a place for the night. Otherwise we're not going to make our way back to town in the dark. Especially since the snow is coming down." Kodi explained. Thomas looked at Kodi and nodded. Even though Thomas had the light stone, it wouldn't help with cold snow storm coming their way. "I know a little shack near here that we could stay in for the night," Berry suggested. "Alright Berry lead the way!" Thomas ordered. Berry nodded as he jumped of the Thomas's shoulder and landed a branch. Thomas then took out the light stone out his pocket and used its power to shine some light on the trail. Kodi and Dusty stay close to each other as they continued down the trail. "We're almost there!" Berry called from the trees. "Okay great!" Kodi called out.
"I think I see the shack!" Thomas cheered. "Ouch watch where you go…. Oh Big Mama It's nice to see you!" Berry cheered with a smile. "What's going on Berry?" Thomas asked as he shined the light stone up at the tree Berry was in. "Guys I have someone I want you to meet!" Berry called down from the tree. Berry then made his way down the tree and landed on Thomas's shoulders. "So who are we meeting?" Thomas asked as he looked at Berry. "You'll see. But let's get to the shack first," Berry suggested. Thomas nodded in response as he continued his way to the shack with Kodi and Dusty close behind them.
Once everyone made it to the shack, Thomas opened the door of the shack and walked inside with his friends. "It's a nice little shack," Thomas said as Berry jumped off of Thomas shoulder and went to the door. Kodi and Dusty both came in the shack and laid down next to the window. "Alright Big Mama you come in now!" Berry called out with a smile on his face. Everyone looked towards the door waiting for this Big Mama to show up. Suddenly a big female owl flew inside the shack. Berry then closed the door right behind Big Mama as she landed on an old chair that was next to Thomas. "Whoa, you sure know how to making an entrance," Thomas said taking a step back from Big Mama. Big Mama chuckled as she fluffed her feathers. "Oh honey I've been doing that for years and people still don't get enough of it," Big Mama said with a smile. "No don't freak out Big Mama. But Thomas here has some stones that allows him to speak to us," Berry explained with a smile.
"You don't say." Big Mama said as she looked at Thomas closely. "Those wouldn't have to be the Seven Stones of Wedow would they?" Big Mama asked. Thomas chuckled at surprise of Big Mama knowing about the stones. "Yes they are. But how do you know that?" Thomas asked as he crossed his arms. Big Mama laughed out loud. "Oh baby. These stones have been around for generations even before you and I," Big Mama explained. "Right," Thomas replied. Big Mama then turned her attention to Kodi and Dusty. "Now who are these good looking couple," Big Mama said as she flew off the chair and landed in front of Kodi and Dusty. "Um… I'm Kodi and this is my mate Dusty," Kodi introduced himself and Dusty to Big Mama. Big Mama smiled at both Kodi and Dusty. "My dear Dusty you look very lovely tonight," Big Mama said as she took her wing and placed on Dusty's paw.
Dusty had a warm smile on her muzzle as Big Mama looked back at her stomach. "And pregnant I see. I think you'll have beautiful wonderful puppies with this young man," Big Mama said as she turned and looked at Kodi. Kodi turned away in embarrassment, but he knew Big Mama knew what she was talking about. Kodi took away his shy face and looked at Big Mama. "Thank you Big Mama. I can't wait to see how they turn out," Kodi said with a smile. Big Mama chuckled while fluffing her feathers again. "With a strong loving father like you. I think they'll turn out just fine," Big Mama said with a smile. Thomas smiled as he started feeling his heart becoming warm. "And that Berry is the feeling I was talking about," Thomas whispered to Berry. "I think I know what you mean," Berry replied with a smile.
Suddenly Thomas's light stone went out and started glowing yellow. "Well, I guess this stone needs a charge up," Thomas said as he looked down at the stone. "Oh, Thomas honey if you bump that rock in the fireplace there might be something that could help you out," Big Mama said with a smile. Thomas was little confused at first but did what he was told. Thomas then bumped the rock that was in the fireplace and to his surprise was the red stone. "Hey this the fire stone that warms you up," Thomas said with smile as he picked up the red stone. "Berry there should be some firewood over there next to you dear," Big Mama said as she pointed behind Berry. Berry nodded as he looked behind him and saw the fire. Berry then grabbed the wood and placed it in the fireplace. "But, I thought this stone only warms up a body when you blew into it?" Thomas asked as he looked at Big Mama. Big Mama shook her head with a smile.
"Honey, these stones have more secrets than meets the eye. Try using it like a match or a lighter," Big Mama suggested. Thomas nodded and did what he was told. Thomas puts his thumb on the stone and uses it like a lighter. A small flame arose from the stone as Thomas held it. "Cool," Thomas said accidentally blowing out the flame. "Oops," Thomas said with a chuckle as he used the stone again like a lighter. Thomas then lit a fire on the fireplace and sat down next to Kodi who was laying next to Dusty. "So dears. How did you all end up here?" Big Mama asked. Thomas laughed as he sat up. "It's a little of a long story. But since we're not going anywhere tonight we can explain," Thomas said as he looked at Big Mama. Later that night, after Thomas had explained the reason why he and his friends were this mess in the first place. Everyone had fallen asleep besides Big Mama and Thomas.
"You sure are a bright young man," Big Mama said with a smile. Thomas smiled as he looked at Big Mama. "My mom used to say that too me," Thomas said as he looked down to the ground. "Honey, if I may ask. What happened to your mother?" Big Mama asked. Thomas swallowed before answering. "She passed away five years ago when I was eleven. Just six months after the Diphtheria outbreak," Thomas said with a depressed sigh as he hugged his knees. "Oh honey, I'm so sorry," Big Mama said in a soft tone. "It's funny though. When Balto and Jenna had their puppies, I wanted Kodi and his sister Aleu so bad. And I think maybe my mom sent Kodi to me." Thomas said with a smile Big Mama smiled along with Thomas. "And maybe one day I'll meet Aleu someday," Thomas said as he looked at Kodi who was sleeping.
"Thank you, Thomas for being so open with me," Big Mama said with another warm smile. "No problem, Big Mama. Whenever I feel open I get the feeling to feel better about it," Thomas said as he looked back at Big Mama. "Well honey I better be on my way home," Big Mama said as she sat up from the old chair she was sitting in. "I'll help you with the door," Thomas said as he stood up from his spot and went over to the door. Thomas opened the door and walks outside with Big Mama. The snow storm had settled down since they came to the old shack. "Alright honey I wish you the best of luck to you and Kodi," Big Mama said as she hovered in the air almost ready to leave. "Wait Big Mama," Thomas said stopping Big Mama from leaving. "Yes honey," Big Mama said looking down at Thomas. "Do you think we'll meet again?" Thomas asked looking up at Big Mama
Big Mama smiled at Thomas. "I think so. You never know it might be sooner than later that we'll meet again," Big Mama said keeping her warm smile. Thomas chuckled with a smile while nodding. "I think that might work for me," Thomas said still with his friendly smile. "Goodbye, but not goodbye forever Thomas," Big Mama said as she flew off into the night sky. "Goodbye Big Mama fly safe," Thomas said as he waved goodbye to his new friend. Once Big Mama was out of sight, Thomas stopped waving and walked back inside the shack. Everyone was still asleep when Thomas walked back into the shack. Thomas looked at Kodi and smiled, Thomas walked over to Kodi and laid down next to him and hugged him closing his eyes. Kodi opened his eyes feeling something other than Dusty laying next to him. Kodi smiled seeing who was. Thomas has fallen asleep still holding on to Kodi. "I will always care about him," Kodi said in his head before closing his and going back to sleep.
Kodiwolf321 A/N: Alright guys! Another chapter in the books :D (Well I guess you could say another chapter in this book if it was a book…. Ugh never mind!) Anyways guys let me know what guys what you think about this chapter and I want to know what is your favorite Purpose moment so far! We only have seven chapters left guys and I promise you I will give you guys the best final seven chapters ever #PurposeFinalSeven lol. Anyways guys have a good night or day and I'll see you in the next chapter!