Sorry for the long gap of time between the last chapter and this; I was really busy but not anymore… Enjoy the words and happy holidays!

CHAPTER IX: Maternal intervention

Scene 44

The day was very quiet and even not a single leaf dared to fall and cause noise in the forest; Faline and Bambi walked waiting the possible Ronno punishment, since his mother had imposed her angry face. When they finally saw him, he was eating without have opportunity to speak or go with them, he was the victim of overprotection.

Wow, Bambi - Faline said slowly - do not let us see or anyone to see him like this, it would be traumatic.

I agree - Bambi answered - I wonder what she has said to maintain him under that level of control.

That does not matter now - Faline replied - I think she does not like the fact that Ronno was again compromised as long to rescue someone else. Come on, we are going where Marena, you relax a little, if you are tense you will ruin only your mood.

Well… - Bambi sighed.

Nobody realized they were both there; much less that they were going by the other way. Ronno was asked if one of his friends would visit him, but he should be aware that it was likely that they did not like being so close to interrupt his mother.

Mother - Ronno asked - how much longer do I have forbidden to get away from here?

Do not say "forbidden" - His mother said - but if that's what you mean, once you prove that you're more cautious I will let you go.

But - Ronno stuttered - how I can prove that I am cautious?

If you are patient you can do. - That was everything his mother said.

That phrase was not very accurate, but Ronno knew exactly what she meant, "Only a matter of time", although, he would say a matter of eternal time, because every day he would go without talking or running alongside Bambi or Faline will appear very slow until the end.

Scene 45

While initially there were rumors that Ronno had died, they were not quite as Bambi's comments that he had been rescued by a brave young stag, when the news reached Rolla, she was very excited because she knew who was a young and brave deer, so, she decided to go to congratulate him for his heroic act, but on the way she had to stop to greet other friends.

Bambi, Faline - Rolla shouted - hello, it's me.

Hello Rolla - Faline smiled - how wonderful to see you here.

Yes - Bambi intervened - I never thought you left the region where you live.

Suddenly a thought apparently abandoned came on Bambi; his father had told him Netla has a daughter who was his half-sister, but he still not sure if she was someone else or Rolla.

Well - Rolla responded - now you see that I go out of there, where is Ronno? I thought he would be with you.

No - Faline answered - and I must tell you, do not look for him.

Wow - Rolla got surprised - is he shabby?

He's fine - Bambi pondered - but I can only tell you that it would be inappropriate to pay a visit just now.

That's ridiculous - Rolla laughed - you know that I appreciate that he is so kind.

Do not go - Bambi implored - please!

But he had lost sight of Rolla, it was clear that she knew where to look Ronno, but it was most likely she would not like much what she would see. Finally Rolla was near the place and she saw Ronno walking around, grazing; it was not glad for her when she saw that he was not alone, but that his mother guided him and even licking his fur; Rolla was stunned, she could not believe his hero really was a "mommy's boy", so she backed up slowly and walked to find someone else and tell the mistake she had made. It was precisely when she could meet again with Bambi and Faline who in turn sought to stop her, they do no matter what she had done.

Rolla, stop not go with… - Faline realized what had happened - You were there, are not you?

Yes - Rolla said bowed - what I saw disappointed me, I knew he has a bond with his mother, but that is too much, it is so… so weird!

No - Faline answered - that's what his mother told him, it is not what he usually does.

Yes and by the way - Bambi interrupted - Rolla, do you have younger sisters?

Bambi - Faline said angry - it is not the time for these questions.

But I'm interested - Bambi replied seriously - she has not told us much of her family.

You know - Rolla said with no interest - I think I'd better go somewhere else, I do not know what to think about Ronno, or about you.

Well - Faline suggested - you can say that Bambi gets ideas that do not correspond to the subject or that I pushed hard your mind, but do not think band of Ronno, it is the least he need for now.

I'll keep that in mind - Rolla mumbled distracted - even so, goodbye.

As the wind blew, Rolla went returning home with many things to think about; behind her remained Faline and Bambi.

Why do you ask of her sisters? - Faline cried - Do you like her?

What? - Bambi was ashamed – no, it is not that, I was just curious.

Well if you do not like her - Faline asked - then who?

I think I'm still too young to know if I like someone - Bambi responded thinking.

Not even me? - Faline said sadly.

You're pretty - Bambi exclaimed - but I cannot see you more than a friend, I have seen that the upfront commitment can fail and it is very sad.

You're right - Faline nodded - why at our age we should anticipate both stuffs? We still have many other things to live without compromise.

It's what I mean - Bambi was excited - it was really long ago since my dad played with me; and Ronno and I talked a lot more than we really had fun.

If that worries you follow me and we will play like the day we met first time. - Faline suggested.

I do not know - Bambi doubted - we are not as young, doing that would look weird.

Why do you care what people think of you? - Faline questioned - If you really want to have fun, do it, and do not think is a bad thing, but the opposite.

So, go. - Bambi exclaimed.

Scene 46

It was dusk and the Ronno's mother with her son were heading back to their home, on the road, Ronno dared to ask a question.

Then, Mother - Ronno said with a timid voice - can I go tomorrow with Bambi?

Okay, but - she paused inventing something - I just remembered that I am going to look for a friend of mine, just take a few days.

If you want - Ronno said trying to sound nice - I can go with you, what are a few days without seeing Faline or Bambi?

Are you sure? - his mother asked apparently really worried but manipulating him - if you do not want to go, do not go.

I'll go with you - Ronno replied with a kind of pride.

Well, go at once - she said quietly - the darker the safer we are, where we're going because it is across the clearing, I think you'll enjoy during our stay.

Thus the two deer walked slowly through that pasture with extreme caution, hitting a wooded site Ronno not even know existed, both were tired and found in the thicket of bushes huddled sleeping. That same morning, Ronno was exhausted but still his mother forced him to get up.

Ronno, dear - she said pushing his snout - wake up, you have to come.

Yes, I'm walking, I'm about to graze - Ronno lied while he was lying with his eyes closed - no matter, I'm coming.

See, the day is young and I think you should see this - his mother encouraged him to get up.

What do you want me to see? - Ronno asked stretching their legs and with an even blurred vision - wait, I do not see anything yet.

Look, she is Judy and her daughter, Cathia - her mother said with a cheerful tone.

Ronno saw a doe that was slightly like her mother, and then the other surprise was that the other doe was too many weeks younger than him, just a fawn.

I did not know those antler deer were so loose - Cathia exclaimed while watching intently to Ronno - and you mom?

Well - Judy replied surprised by that assertion - I guess he was only exhausted.

Hey, Cathia - Ronno's mother said amicably - why do not you show this region to Ronno? Could you play well?

Ronno knew what she meant, they wanted privacy, in fact, he had used similar phrases ever.

Do I have to? - Ronno whispered a little annoying to his mother - I might not have fun.

It is not about you - your mother said through clenched teeth - be cherish while and do have fun, then we'll talk.

But it's so immature! - Ronno added equally silent.

At his age is more mature than you were - his mother grumbled - so go now!

Ronno sought while he was seeing Cathia who hid behind some bushes, among both, his mother and Judy talked quietly. They went out walking.

Oh, look - Judy said moving - Ronno is identical to his father, so handsome and noble.

I know - Ronno's mother said wistfully - it's all I have left and I do not want to leave him.

Not far from there, when Ronno found the young doe, he faked a smile and walked slowly behind her thinking "perfect, all I needed; wounded foot, ready, my best friend away, ready, to stay without a girlfriend, ready, be humiliated in the woods, ready, to be an unknown nanny, ready, what else can happen to me? ". After a few minutes they came to a small lake, but in the end Ronno thought know that creek.

Here is my favorite place - Cathia said while sighing - it is so calm and cool.

Why? - Ronno asked slightly concerned - is there anything else that makes you think that?

Yes - Cathia added laughing - here I met my friends and once I saw my father, that made me so happy.

All this reminded him how much Ronno missed Bambi, Faline, Rolla and Marena, not to mention the pain of remembering that he had not known his father. He closed his eyes but it was futile, they let out a tear.

Why are you crying? - Cathia asked afraid - Is something wrong?

It is only - Ronno did not know how to handle his situation - look! Look beyond! A goose!

Mom always says things like that - Cathia replied without turning, confident - and when it does , I know that it's because of my questions.

It is not that - A less sad Ronno said - it is that I remembered something but never mind; do you want to play with me?

I do not know - Cathia seemed indecisive - I've never played with someone older than me.

Then Ronno remembered what he talked in his several meets about how the Great Prince had much fun with his child without this being a sign of weakness, but of friendship or parenthood.

Did your mother or father have not played with you? - Ronno asked a little worried.

No - Cathia replied seriously - I think they're too busy for that.

If anything my best friend have said is that play is good for your growth - Ronno said happy - you! Little fawn, I'll show you a few games.

Do not call me little fawn - she answered a little annoyed of Ronno - my name is and I am Cathia, you should not treat me like a child.

I think you'll change your mind soon, Cathia - Ronno said as he ran around her, putting her in the ground, completely lying and smiling, Ronno took the opportunity to make her happy using a lot of creative games.

Cathia pitch a long time remained a persistent smile while Ronno went back to that same look cheerful without knowing exactly what was the cause of that good emotion; so nice that he could feel inside. Later, the two got up and walked to a clearing in the inner forest, completely sure where Ronno would encourage Cathia to play together, side to side and laughing at their setbacks; it seems that Cathia yet not know much about the dangers that exists at that time, the only thought she had was that she have gotten a new friend; and he values her innocence and happiness.