Chapter 2 2

"I've changed my mind, let's go swimming". Khloe suggested.

"Khloe?! I shouted. Swimming? "You can't be serious," I let out widening my eyes.

"Since swimming will be difficult to do," Khloe began, "I'll mention five games, and you can choose two from them. Deal?"

I nodded my head playfully and said, "Okay, list them already!" hurrying her up.

Khloe then listed all the games.

First, we can play a game of Wolf Tag. It's like a regular tag, but we'll pretend to be in our wolf form chasing each other."

Next, we can do a Hide and Seek, but in the woods.

Or... "Racing through the pack? We'll see who's the fastest."

"I'm not competing Khloe" I interjected.

Haha!!.. She laughed. No!! We're not competing, it's just for fun". She assured me,

"Alright, " I agreed, raising my hands. Encouraging her to continue,

"We can also try Stump Jumping, where we jump from one tree branch to another.

"What kind of game is that, Khloe? I couldn't help but ask.

"I used to play these games with my friends in my old pack, It's all about balance and it's fun". She explained.

I responded excitedly, "It sounds fun, though and I'd like to try it".

"Cool, my mum warned me against it so if you want to try it, we'll have to be careful". Khloe said, cautioning me.

"Okay," I agreed.

And lastly, A Scavenger Hunt. We'll make lists of things to find and see who's the best at spotting them."

Jezz, Khloe!! I exclaim, "What sorts of weird games are these? I don't know if I will be able to play these games."

Khloe playfully retorted, "Yes, you'll play, Don't joke with me, girl".

And lastly, "a Scavenger Hunt. We'll make lists of things to find and see who's the best at spotting them." Khloe concluded.

"Are you done?" I asked. Khloe nodded and replied, "Yes, now make your choice."

I looked up, my finger on my cheek contemplating the best game to go for. Finally, I made my decision, saying, "Hm... I choose scavenger hunting and stump jumping; they seem like a lot of fun."

Khloe agreed, "Great, let's first go with a scavenger hunt. We'll be looking for white stones, shells, cowries, and bird feathers. These things are common here, and we'll each pick five of the items."

I playfully responded, "Yes, commander," which made Khloe laugh. So we began our ultimate search, running and searching with excitement.

As I approached Ms. Katie's house, my mom's best friend, I saw her in the open kitchen baking muffins. "Ms. Katie!" I called out, and she immediately turned to look at me.

Ella, "Did you come to check on me? How are you doing?"

I laughed, explaining, "No, Ms. Katie, I'll come to visit you soon, but i and my friend are playing a game. I smelled the aroma of your muffins, and I came."

Ms. Katie responded, "I see. Since you didn't come to visit me, you can go and continue your game."

"Ms. Katie, I'm here now. Can't you offer me a muffin?" I said grinning trying to convince her to give me some.

Ms. Katie hesitated, looked at me playfully, and said "No! You aren't having my muffin. Whenever you remember to visit, I'll make another special one for you."

So I acted as if she were okay with Ms. Katie's decision, took a few steps towards the exit door, and, as Ms. Katie turned back to her baking, I swiftly grabbed one muffin and ran out, laughing. "Sorry, Ms. Katie!"

She shouted "Naughty girl," as I ran away laughing.

As we searched through our pack gardens, using our feet to shift the fallen leaves. This game is funny and weird. I glanced at Khloe and asked, "Do you often play these games with your friends in your old pack?"

Khloe, while carefully checking the ground for shells, replied, "Yeah, we did. These games were like our secret rituals. We'd challenge each other, laugh, and sometimes even compete."

I smiled, "Nice, it sounds like a lot of fun, and I'm glad we're doing this together now."

Khloe nodded, "Me too, Ella. It's even more special with a new friend." she said, sounding excited.

So we continued our search, discussing and laughing. I spotted a cowrie and shell partially buried in the mud. Out of excitement, I shouted, "Look, Khloe! I found a cowrie!"

Khloe rushed over "Great find! You're really getting the game."

I grinned, "Thanks, I'm starting to feel like a real scavenger hunt champion."

Khloe got all her items on the list, but I got just three items which made Khloe the winner.

Khloe glanced at me. Look, Ella, I got all the items. "I am your scavenge Hunter champion baby". She happily says jumping up.

"Yes, you're Khloe. Congratulations". I said.

As the sun began to go down, Ella. Khloe calls, "We have one more game left, are you ready?"

I hesitated for a moment, looking at the tall trees and their branches, Khloe had taken us to the woods. Then, I nodded, saying, "I'm ready, Khloe. Let's do this!"

We decided to continue with the next game stump jumping.

So, we both headed to the line of trees Khloe had chosen for their stump jumping game. The trees were tall and had large and strong branches.

Khloe took the lead, "Watch and learn, Ella," she called out, proudly.. She jumped from one branch to another as if it was that simple.

I carefully watched how Khloe was jumping without any difficulties, So I took a deep breath. "You've got this, Ella!" I heard Khloe's voice cheering me on.

With that, I took my first leap. My heart jumped as I landed on a branch, swinging slightly before finding my footing. Khloe clapped her hands "It was awesome, Ella!"

I continued, jumping "Woah! It's so much fun!! I screamed.

After a few more jumps, Khloe, let's go back to the pack".

We were laughing, and cheering at each other as we leaped from one branch to another.

Suddenly, Khloe jumped, she lost her base and fell to the ground.

"Khloe! I screamed as I saw her friend fall. "Khloe, are you alright?" I rushed to Khloe's side, panicking. "Please, don't pass out on me."

She groaned in pain but managed to stay conscious. And held her arm, wincing.

"I think I hurt my arm, Ella," Khloe complains

Seeing Khloe's pain, I knew I had to act fast. So I helped her sit up, "Hold on, Khloe. I'll go get help."