We are cranes

Im here, little cardinal

Isabella was scared out of her mind. She was on her way home from a walk. It was around 7:00 pm and she was told to be home by 7:30.

Every time she goes on a walk, she goes through the woods. But she never goes too deep.

But she wasn't really paying attention and she accidentally walked too far in. Great...

Can she find her way home?

An owl "hooed" making her gasp. She put a hand over her heart, sighing in relief when she realized it was just an owl.

"Just an owl Isabella. Everything's ok." She whispered to herself, trying to calm down. Her heartbeat was erratic. Like a race car on a race track.

She breathed heavily as she looked around. A wolf howled, making her shiver. She needed to get home.

But how?

Her breath trembled as she rubbed her shoulders. She turned around and saw a dark figure, just standing there. Her eyes widened. "W-who are you?"

The figure stood there silent before yelling like a maniac, running after her. She screamed bloody murder, taking off as fast as lightning. She needed to get out of there now!!

She ran as fast as she could, running past trees and bushes. The man that had chased her, doubled over in laughter. She didn't even realize that it was one of her ex friends. She was too busy running for her life.

She eventually made it out of the forest, darting down the road and towards her home. When she reached her home, she immediately ran into the house, where ichabod immediately caught her in his arms.

"What happened?? Are you ok?!" He asked concerned as Katrina closed the door. Isabella had trouble breathing. She was freaking out.

Her breathing was irregular and short. Tears ran down her cheeks. Ichabod gently sat her down on the couch before kneeling down in front of her, placing her hands on his cheeks.

"Just look at me my cardinal. Breathe in and out. It's ok..." He cooed. Inside his heart was pounding. Twisting. It broke his heart seeing his daughter in this state.

Along with Katrina.

Isabella's body shook, but her breathing slowly returned to normal. More tears fell down her cheeks as ichabod sat down beside her.

"That's it. Breathe in and out..." Katrina sat down beside her and soothingly rubbed her back.

"What happened love?" Katrina asked softly, gently taking her hand.

Isabella's eyes were now red and swollen, tears and mascara staining her cheeks. "I-I was running away from this man... I-I couldn't see his face... since it was so dark.. I-I ran for my life..."

Ichabod held her close to his chest as he ran his fingers through her hair. "Just relax my dear. He won't get you." He kissed her forehead. "Nobody will."

She buried her face in his chest as she sniffled. Ichabod wrapped his arms around her protectively, Katrina still rubbing her back.

Being with her parents, helped her calm down. She was safe with them. "I-I Love you..."

She whispered. Ichabod rested his cheek on top of her head. "We love you too sweetheart. Nothing will harm you..."