Ten years ago,
???'s POV
I ran as fast as I possibly could, hoping that I could make it before they left. Tree branches scraped my cheeks and some hit me in the face, but that didn't stop me from getting to where I wanted to go. Finally, I arrived at a clearing and saw the group of vehicles that I ran all the way here for.
???: Wait!!! Take her with you!!!
I increased my speed as I ran to the vehicles. When I got close enough, anthropomorphic animals came into view and aimed their weapons at me.
???: Don't shoot, just take the pup from me!!
I stopped for a second, breathing heavily as I unzipped my coat and revealed a wolf pup.
???: Johnny? Where are we?
I didn't answer, I just slowly kept walking over to the furries who had their guns pointed at me.
Johnny: Please, just take her with you.
They both looked at one another and then lowered their guns as they approached.
Johnny: Sparrow, listen to me honey, I want you to be on your best behavior ok. They'll keep you safe ok.
Sparrow: What about you Johnny? Aren't you coming?
I smiled as I shook my head.
Johnny: No honey, I can't come with you.
Sparrow: What? Why?
Johnny: Because I must stay here and save our people.
Sparrow: I-I wanna help too.
I smiled as I gently rubbed her head.
Johnny: No Sparrow, you can't help. You must go somewhere safe, somewhere the monsters can't get you.
The furries approached and I slowly handed them Sparrow.
Johnny: Take care of her ok.
???: Why are you doing this human, don't you hate us?
I shook my head.
Johnny: I don't hate you furries, you did nothing wrong. If anything we were the ones who did you wrong and I apologize on behalf of all humans.
He looked at me with a surprised look.
???: We have room for one more if you'd like to join.
I smiled sadly as I shook my head.
Johnny: Save it for someone who needs it. I must be heading back, more people will need help.
I slowly turned around and began to head back to the town.
Sparrow: No!! Johnny, don't leave!!!
???: What the. Hey!!
I heard running and then something grappled to my leg, making me look back and see Sparrow hugging my leg tightly while tearing up.
Johnny: Sparrow, you gotta go.
Sparrow: No, I'm not leaving you, Johnny.
Johnny: I'm sorry Sparrow, this isn't up to debate. You promised me, remember?
Sparrow: No, you can't do this to me.
Johnny: Sparrow. You can't come with me.
Sparrow: Please Johnny, I need you. You're all I have left.
Johnny: I know Sparrow, you're all I have left too. However I must keep you safe, and in order to keep you safe I gotta send you away.
Sparrow: No, Johnny, please.
She began to sob loudly as she hugged my leg. I gently picked her up and hugged her gently as I tried to calm her down.
Johnny: I'm sorry my little Sparrow, but I gotta do this. People need my help, I can't just leave them here. I mean if I didn't help people, how would've I met you?
She looked at me with teary eyes, knowing as well as I did that I had to go.
Sparrow: P-promise me one thing Johnny, promise me that'll live long enough so that one day we'll get married. You and I will get married together and then we'll have a family together.
I looked at her for a moment and then began to smile.
Johnny: Yeah, I can do that for you Sparrow. You gotta do the same for me too.
She nodded her head slowly with a small smile on her face.
Sparrow: I promise I will. One day I hope that I can save you too. I promise to work hard and climb the ranks so that one day I will find you and accept you into our community.
Johnny: Sounds lovely, my little Sparrow.
I slowly walked her back over to the others and handed her to them.
Suddenly there was a loud shriek that could be heard from the woods.
Johnny: Well, it seems they're here. You should best be going.
???: What about you sir?
Johnny: Me? Heh, I'll have a little fun with them. I'll make sure they don't chase you, so best you hurry.
???: But-
Johnny: Just go dang it! You're wasting time.
He looked at me for a couple of seconds and then nodded.
???: Alright, load up everyone.
Sparrow: Goodbye Johnny, I love you.
Johnny: I love you too Sparrow, be good ok?
Sparrow: I will, don't forget our promise.
I smiled as I raised my pinky.
Johnny: It's a pinky promise, see you Sparrow.
I waved quickly and then pulled out two flares and ignited them both.
Johnny: Come in you sons of bitches, come play with ol' Johnny.
(End of introduction)
