Shadewood there will come a soldier who carries a mighty sword

the adventure was short lived, for heavy footfalls shook the earth. it was probably his mama coming to take him back and clean him or minori coming to scold him again. orochi’s ears flattened and he spun around to face the noise. neither mother stood behind him, it was a man he’s never seen before. the boy’s mouth dropped in awe. he was so... big! tall too. he could dwarf anything and everything in the forest. would he grow to the size of this giant?

orochi blinked a few times and shook his head. he couldn’t be fooled now. this guy could be here to take him back home and that was not happening. “i’m not leaving.” the boy stomped and lifted his chin confidently.