My name is Wilson. I'm a little brown wolf, I'm 9 years old. My family moved to a new neighborhood far away. I was so nervous about moving to a new place because it doesn't feel the same. But my father, Robert said "Why not make some new friends at the park". I wasn't quite so sure about that because i miss my old friends. Elias, a beagle who's always there to support me, Livvie, a white cat who likes to play with me, Aiden, a croc who gave me and my friends tips and tricks to help and Roxxie, a pink poodle with a purple jacket who has an attitude if anybody insults or bully's me and my friends. But mostly her.
But my father also said "Don't worry about it just make new friends and keep the old". He meant that I'll remember to never replace them. But making new friends wouldn't be a problem and who knows, maybe my old friends would still remember me, maybe they'll come over to visit me.
I took my father advice and i went to the park. But before i go, my mother, Erica said "Be back soon before 6:00 pm". That means the time for dinner. It's a good thing i carry my watch to check the time.
When i went to the park there were a lot of people in there. Adults sitting in their benches watching their kids playing and some other adults where just minding their business like looking at their phones.
I start looking around at the park and i saw one kid. He was playing with his kite, so i went over to him and said "Hey. Do you mind if i hang around?"
"Sorry I don't trust stranger like you. I'm trying to start being vigilant like my idol superhero." The kid replied.
"But i just thought if you want to be my friend." i said.
"One day my friends will start being my enemies in the future. Now leave me alone." He replied back. It made me feel sad so i left. I try to forget it but i wasn't so sure if he was right. I felt confuse.
The next thing i know i saw a group of kids playing soccer, i thought it would be ok to ask if i would play with them, but all of a sudden they started to argue at each other. Probably because sometimes they care about winning or blame others for not being good sports. I didn't want to interfere them so i left without notice.
It's been so long for me to try make new friends but it felt hard. So i sat at a nearby bench feeling sad. I look at other kids hanging out with their friends. Giving them hugs, supporting each other, and giving them a secret handshake. It felt like the same thing to my old friends,Elias,Livvie,Aiden and Roxxie.
A sheep wearing a pink long ribbon, a pink necklace and a pink skirt with black check plaid was about to walk pass by me. I asked her if she wants to be my friend, but she said "No way" and pass by me. She really has an attitude there. I still felt sad that i haven't made any new friends and it's already been 5:45 pm.
But all of a sudden, when i saw a big tall calf started bullying a bunch of kids, starting by pushing one of them. I know it isn't right for bullies to do this so i went over there try to stop this. I know I'm not trying to be the hero here. But my old friend Roxxie once said, the best way to defeat bullies is to stand up to them and show them your not scared.
I walked up to the bully and said "Hey! Why not picking someone else your own size."
"Heh! You think you can be the hero around here? Get out of here would you!" The bully replied.
"I won't let you hurt these kids." I replied back.
"Well what are you going to do about it huh?" He asked.
I couldn't think of a way of how to do it so i jumped to conclusions by hitting in the chest. But unfortunately he never felt that.
"Heh you made a big mistake." Said the bully with a sinister smile.
He started walking towards me as i back away. I'm starting to lose my bravery, if only my old friends were here. I try to back away a little faster but ended up tripping over a rock i didn't know. I got up and he got close to me. Before he was about to do something i said "Whatever you going to do, i hope it's that wedgie thing that most bullies do, because I'm not gonna like that."
"Actually i haven't learn that yet. But I'm gonna do this." Said the bully as he pushed me off a hill i didn't know as well. I started rolling down all the way where i got splattered my mud.
The bully started laughing out loud as the other kids who were bullied by the same calf were shocked.
"Like i said kid! Don't even think about being a hero!" The bully shouted as he looked at the kids next to them and said "And as for you kids, don't even think about trying to be friend with this wussy. He probably to new in this place."
As he left the other kids above the hill looked at me as i looked at them back. I was covered in mud especially my clothes. The kids weren't so sure if the bully was right even though i was trying to help them. So they left me with regrets. I also felt regretful as well.
As i washed up all the mud away at a clean river i found, i sat on a stump and began sobbing. This place doesn't feel the same anymore. I know my father is right about make new friends but keep the old, but making new friends is harder than i thought. I remember the time i met my old friends since kindergarten and boy they are amazing. I just wish someone would just be there for me as my friend.
But that's when a voice came out and said " Hey are you ok?"
"Not really." I replied.
"Hey don't feel sad." Said another voice as someone pat my shoulder.
I turned around a saw two foxes. One fox has grey and white fur wearing a black top hat with a cyan stripe and a black vest. The other fox was orange wearing a black hair elastic and a blue overall with a pocket at the middle and has yellow buttons.
"Really?" I asked.
"Of course. We were just doing our ordinary adventure when we notice you." The orange fox said "We know we shouldn't talk to strangers but, we don't have the heart to ignore you so we came."
"Oh well that's nice of you to do." i replied and started smiling a little.
"Say, what's you name exactly?" The grey fox asked.
"My name is Wilson. My parents moved here just now." I introduced.
"Well is nice to meet you Wilson." The orange fox replied. "My name is Millie and this is my friend Ozy."
"Salutations." Said Ozy as he raised is top hat up and down. He seems to be a gentle fox. "So anyways why are you crying exactly?"
"The truth is i miss my old friends. I use to have good times with them. But that's when things change when my parents have to move. Before i left i gave my friends a big hug and they said something about never forget about us and i did. My father told me to make new friends and keep the old but it was to hard for me. I'm starting to think I'll never make any new friends." I explained.
Those word i said really hit Ozy and Millie so hard as Millie looked up to me and said "Why not we be your friends."
"Your really think so?" I asked again.
"Of course. You got a rough time so we thought if we could make you feel better, shall we." Said Ozy as he was about to shake my hand.
I feel like they understand how i felt. I started crying tears of joy and instead of shaking his hand i gave these two a big hug and Said "Thank you! Thank you very much!"
"It's no problem." Said Ozy as he hugged me back.
"Yeah we here for you just let it all out." Said Millie as she also hug me back.
I'm started to feel like this is the beginning of a new friendship but that's when my watch beeped.
I stopped hugging them and checked my watch and it shows it's already 6:00 pm.
"Oh shoot! I'm gonna be late!" I exclaimed.
"Late for what?" Ozy asked.
"Look i know i met you before and you want to be my friends but let's see each other again tomorrow." i said.
"Ok if you insist." Said Millie as she waved "Bye Wilson!"
"Goodbye. See you tomorrow." Ozy also waved.
I waved back at them as well as i returned home for dinner. During dinner time i was enjoying a plate full of rice,gravy and broccolis that my mom gave me just to be healthy and strong. I don't know why but i ate it. My father looked at me and said "So son, how was making new friends go exactly?"
"Well, let's just say it's fine. I already made new friends." I answered.
"Oh really. And who are they?" My mom asked.
"A couple of two foxes named Ozy and Millie." I answered again.
"Well that's great son." My father smiled.
"So what do they do exactly?" My mom asked again.
"Actually I can't quite tell but I'll get to know them tomorrow. It is getting late." I answered one more time.
"Well i better hope there not a bad influence." My mom said.
After dinner time i went up to my new bedroom and checked out. Inside was empty. The wall are just coloured pale white. But the space is not to small or not to wide but it was just right. At least they have my bed with my favourite pillows. My father came in and said "Don't worry son, tomorrow all your belongings in the moving truck will arrive. Right after we paint this room. The wall around here aren't your favourite colour."
Yeah i guess that's true. I never like the colour white. It's to pale. So i said "Ok dad. But how about the walls should be painted blue instead."
"Why sure son, after all you always like the colour blue." My father said and that's true i do like the colour blue.
It was almost pass my bedtime so i put on my PJ's, drank a glass of milk and before i go to sleep, i look out the window and wonder to myself, maybe this place isn't gonna be so bad since two foxes heard of how i said and realize they want me to feel better and I can't wait to see them again tomorrow.
My mother came to my room and said "Hey kid, i just wanted to wish you a good night sleep and don't let the bed bugs bite. And i hope i can't wait to see your new friends. Like i said i hope there not a bad influence."
"Ok mom!" I replied
I tucked into my bed while my mom gave me a good night kiss on the forehead and she left my room. And with that i went to sleep and hopefully can't wait for tomorrow to meet my friends, Ozy and Millie.
End of Chapter 1