Hiya, sorry about the short first chapter. I needed to brainstorm on some ideas for the actual storyline. I had a basic idea, but I needed to solidify the actual concept.
I would like to thank Rowana Renee and runningcrazy4EVER for the kind and helpful reviews. Don't be afraid to criticize me as long as you do so without being rude.
So, anyway, enough A.N please R&R as always and enjoy the second chapter of Ranger and Wolf. ;)
Only a short time after the woman had disappeared into the underbrush, the trees on the opposite side of the clearing began to rustle. The child's whimpering immediately cut off. Out of the woods stepped an old woman dressed in ragged clothing. The woman was clearly a witch of sorts, for no one normal would ever be so deep in the woods while wearing a grin on their face.
Although the child had quieted it was clear that the witch woman had noticed something amiss. Her hawk like eyes scanned the clearing before alighting on the small quivering form under the great tree. The woman's eyes widened at the sight of such a young child this far into dangerous woods. It wasn't until she came closer to the shaking mass that she noticed the extra appendages.
Any common folk would have walked away and pretended they had seen nothing. However, the woman's eyes simply shone with the light of curiosity and kindness. She bent down and picked up the small child, carefully wrapping it into her own cloak to provide warmth.
As soon as the child was safely cocooned in the cloak, and the woman had quieted its cries, she began to walk back the way she had come. As she walked the sun was setting causing the trees to cast long shadows. When the woman finally reached her destination the sun was just disappearing under the horizon.
The apparent destination was a small cabin, located deep into the woods. There was a small porch with herbs hanging on the eaves to dry from the sun's rays. The woman entered the house and immediately went to a door towards the back of the cabin. Behind the door was a small room with a bed and wardrobe. The room was small with a look of peace and comfort.
The woman approached the bed and carefully lay the child down. The small girl had her eyes closed and was breathing slowly. The woman quickly slung her sack on a hook on the wall before changing into night clothes. As soon as she was dressed she lay down on the bed next to the child and tucked herself into the bed covers.
Once the woman was satisfied she lay back and closed her eyes. However, her eyes were only closed for a moment before a small whimpering awoke her. She sat up and looked down at the small child suffering a nightmare. She pulled the child to her and comforted her till sleep claimed her again. She lay the child down under the covers once more.
As she settled down she whispered to the child reassuring words. "Do not worry my little one, I will protect you. You will not be alone again, for I will always be looking after you. You are a child of wildness and wolves. You are my precious Rin Wolfkin. You are mine now, my precious daughter. So sleep soundly knowing that you have found a home and protector. Goodnight Rin, my darling."
With that she kissed the child's forehead before lying back down and letting sleep claim her. Both child and protector fell asleep with smiles on their faces, safe with the presence of the other.
Hey all, hope you like chapter two of Ranger and Wolf. I know my chapters are short and I apologize. It is either write short chapters frequently or long chapter barely ever and I believe quick updates are better. As always please R&R. Love you all, until next time. ;)