The legend of friendship: Never losing faith again

Chapter 27: The Animals of the Woods

Note: The title was inspired by the novel, The Animals of Farthing Wood. Enjoy the story.

The pack spread out throughout the woods to search for animals to help them fight against the patriots. Ben led a small group of wolves to a large wooded area in search of a bear to provide the muscle for their army. He noticed a small pot of honey in the center of the area.

"What the hell?" Ben said to himself. "Isn't that a bear stereotype?"

"No, it isn't." A voice growled. "Honey is my life. It always has been and it always will be." The wolves turned around to see a bear holding another pot of steamed honey. The same bear the Madeline encountered. "Could you tell me why you're intruding on my land?" The bear said with a soft growl.

"YOU'RE land??" A wolf snarled. "This land belongs to all animals!"

"Shut up, Mondo." Ben said calmly. "Listen, bear-"

"The name's Wally." The bear said. "And, no one tells me what to do."

"We came here because we need your help." Ben said. "My sister is on the run from the law and if we don't save her or her friend, she's gonna die."

"Are you referring to Madeline and Arvid?" Wally asked, stuffing his mouth with honey in an uncouth manner.

"I take it word spreads around even in the woods?" A wolf asked.

"Well, they DID travel mostly in the woods." Wally said. "Surprised they only walked through the woods and nowhere else. But, the woods is farther away from humans so I guess that's a good thing."

"Anyway, will you please help us fight the patriots so we can save Madeline and Arvid?" Ben asked. "We need all the help and strength we can get."

"I don't know... What's in it for me?" Wally asked. "What do I get in return?"

"We won't tear you to fucking shreds!!" A couple wolves growled.

"Shut up! All of you!" Ben snarled. "We're not trying to start another war here! Listen, Wally. This isn't about any rewards or anything. This is about fighting against the corrupt law enforcements! Animals have rights too and if we let the humans walk on us, then we're never gonna survive life! Please! You have to help us!" Wally stared down at Ben and the wolves thinking intensely.

"You really care about your sister, do you?" Wally asked. "................I have a sister too. But, she was killed by poachers. I never forgave humans for that. I know how you feel, kid. I'm in." Ben nodded with a smile on his face. Wally nodded back.

"Great, so now that we got a bear on our side, let's go find more muscle against the humans!" A wolf said jokingly.

Doesn't anyone know when to shut up?? Ben thought. Well, we got a bear on our side. But, we need more than this. We have to find more enforcers.

Meanwhile...

Seamus and a small group of wolves made their way to a small abandoned cabin.

"Yeesh, couldn't we find a better spot than this?" One of the wolves said. "This is just an empty damn cabin."

"Word goes around that a family of squirrels live here." Another wolf said. "I heard lot of rumors. Especially from other packs."