Sun Mote Copse Bill Barilko disappeared that summer

Relief. Bronco was out of breath, but quite pleased with himself for having put on the show that Alyx had demanded, though part of him did hope this wouldn't necessarily be a regular occurrance...His shoulders and hips were a bit sore from flailing on the ground, so he might have to try and persuade Alyx to enjoy "Broncosaurus" more than the "hero and coyote" act. Huffing and puffing, he let go of his own tail and scampered off, bustling through a bush and out of sight for just a moment before he leapt back over it- returning as the hero, of course, to receive affection from his little sister. 

He slid to the ground so that he could embrace her and laughed as she licked at his face and chin. He pulled her wriggling body close with a gentle gesture of his muzzle and nuzzled the spot between her shoulderblades affectionately. "That's what bravery is, Princess Alyx," He said, "An' I'll always be here to protect you."