Jenna and the Legend of the White Wolf by J.B. Moonstar

Author:J.B. Moonstar
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: wolves, wolf, teen, middle grade, youth, endangered, species, red wolf, rescue, animals, dragon, moon, soft scifi, science, fiction, MG, children, chapter book, intermediate reader, nature
Publisher: 4 Horsemen Publications, Inc.
Published: 2021-04-28T23:03:54+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Time For A Swim

Continuing down the path, Knocker looked behind him every few minutes to make sure Ranco and his group were not returning.

“Okay, it is safe to join me now.” he called out.

Jenna and the others emerged onto the path, which previously had looked rather large to them. With Knocker standing on the path though, it was quite small, as he took up the entire width and was quite long, stretching far down the path.

Jenna couldn’t help but be amazed at the beautiful blue-green color of Knocker’s scales as they sparkled in the sun. He certainly was a magnificent creature, rightfully proud of himself as a protector of Ituria and Middle Forest.

“It is best if you walk in front of me, so I can see you on the path. As you can tell, there is not much room on either side, and I might accidentally bump you into a tree or something.”

Knocker was right, of course, they couldn’t walk beside him.

He continued, “There is a second entrance to Ituria’s home just up the path, not known to many creatures. Everyone must be able to swim, though. If you can’t swim, you may ride on my back.”

Thinking to herself, Jenna knew she could swim as a human, but as a wolf, she wasn’t sure. She was good at the doggie paddle, so probably this would work in her present form. The squirrels would need to ride on someone’s back, and the rest should be able to swim. “All right,” she said, “let’s go, and let’s hurry, so we don’t miss Trent, who may be on his way back to the path by now.”

Knocker agreed, “Yes, let’s hurry. It is only a few more minutes down the path.”

The group with its new member headed down the path. As Knocker had indicated earlier, it was only a few minutes before he called ahead to the others.

“Everyone, stop and look to your left. See a large tree with a smooth trunk? This hides a small underground cave with a river running next to Ituria’s home. Whoever is getting on my back, get on now. The rest of you, follow behind.”

Sedric and Fira climbed up on Knocker’s back, with a little help from Jenna. Knocker headed off the path and walked carefully around the tree. Just as he described, there was a cave, barely big enough to allow Knocker to enter.

There was nothing lighting up the cave, and Jenna was starting to have second thoughts about this. Could she swim in the dark? How would she know which way to go?

“Knocker,” she said, “How will we see in the dark?”

“Good point,” he replied. “I think it best if everyone gets on my back, and I will swim across the river. We will shortly be at Ituria’s home. However, you must keep your heads down as much as possible, as this cave barely allows me to pass through.”

Knocker kneeled, and the rest of the animals got on Knocker’s back, not without some difficulty. The scales were a little slippery, not slimy, but like climbing on glass.

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