Sorry I haven't posted a second chapter in a while. I was hoping to see what kind of response I was getting before continuing. Hopefully I'll be able to update more frequently. I am quite happy with the responses as well, and I happily accept any comments or advice. For now, here's Yarne's story! Tell me who you want me to do next.

Thanks,

Astral

Chapter 2

Yarne's Apprehension

Yarne stared at the small human-taguel who was racing across the yard. The child was barely two years old and was already racing around like a regular rabbit. Yarne also watched Panne, his mother, who was running around in her bunny form, allowing the kid to chase her. It was amazing to see them play like this, because it reminded Yarne of how his future mother had cared for him. However, he did feel anxious of how wildly they were playing. What if his younger self was to get hurt?

"Yarne, come out and join us!" Panne called to him in a voice he had never heard before. Since when was his mother so cheerful? Was it him? Did the younger child make her happier than he did? Yarne shook his nervous thoughts away and decided to join. Maybe he could keep a close eye on the two if he was playing as well.

He clutched his beaststone in his hands and slowly began to convert into his taguel form. His worries faded away the more he was a beast, and he thanked the sharp instincts of the bunny that allowed him to play as carefully as he could.

The three taguels frolicked in the field for almost an hour and the lone figure of Lon'qu smiled slightly as they played. It was rare that any of the taguel kind played, and even rarer that Panne herself had suggested it. Yarne grinned as he lightly nudged his younger self with a forepaw, careful not to hurt him, and caused the young child to squeal with delight. The rabbit children laughed together as more nudging commenced, almost like a game of tag within very close proximities. Slowly, the games diminished and a lunch of carrot stew and fresh vegetables was laid out onto a blanket.

Yarne had never felt so at ease in his life. Perhaps playing with his younger form would be fun. He would be able to teach him the rights and wrongs of life, and show him how to properly hide like a bunny should!

"Yarne, stop making such a mess." Panne calmly demanded. Yarne looked at his person, feeling confused when he saw no mess. However, his confusion was put to rest when he realized the taguel child next to him had a very large orange-colored stain on his clothes and matted fur. Yarne shrieked.

"Be careful! You'll burn yourself doing things like that!" He scolded the younger rabbit, who didn't seem to care about the act he just committed. After a few moments of silence, Yarne realized that the young taguel didn't seem to care about what he was saying.

"He's only two," Panne said with a shake of her head and a faint smile, "Don't worry, your father made sure the soup was only a little warm just in case this were to happen." Yarne stared at his mother, surprised by her careful nature. She sure had changed from her days as a shepherd. Perhaps she could keep the kid safe as well? Yarne sighed after a moment's pause and looked seriously into Panne's eyes.

"Mother, I can't be here all the time..." He trailed off quietly, not knowing how to finish his thought.

"I wasn't planning on you always being here. I have a child and a husband, just like you have a wife." Panne stared back at her son with a confused but equally serious expression.

"I can't always be here, so you have to promise me to keep little me safe!" Yarne blurted out, his uncertainties and worry taking over. A brief pause encased the small area where the two taguel were standing, while Panne stared dumbfounded at her son.

"Yarne, I know that you worry a lot about the safety of your family and your existence as a taguel. However, you were raised in a world of chaos and death. I couldn't care for you like I can now. Which is why I know that your younger self will live a fulfilling life." Panne spoke softly, which was very unlike her. Yarne was very pleased with her answer though, and smiled.

"Don't forget to teach him the ways of the taguel too!" He declared with a light laugh. Panne smiled as well, nodding in acknowledgment. Yarne grinned to his mother for a final time, before turning and heading in the other direction. He gave a relaxed wave behind him to his mother, knowing that his family was in good hands.