Timber

The young collie pup sprinted over to a cluster of trees with many white flowers. Bees swarmed busily around from flower to flower, but didn't bother with the pup. Timber looked up at the bees but didn't bother with them either. He knew from experience what just one of those little creatures could do. He waited again for Shimmer to come so he could show her so more of the creatures that lived around the barn.

Shimmer

She sprints in and abruptly stops by Timbers side. She noticed the bees but didn't bother with them since Timber didn't and she could see that they had stingers. "Wow those creatures have thorns or should I say stingers on their butt." She said in a laugh. "Ok so what's next?" She asked Timber curiously.

Timber

He laughs too, at her comment, "I don't see how they don't crash into each other! But don't try to eat them... they'll sting you with their thorns!" Timber begins to pad around the area, searching for the next creature he wanted to show Shimmer. "I know it's around her somewhere..." the pup mumbled, still searching. "Ah, here!" he said looking out across the yard. "See those shiny black birds?" Timber asked, looking out at three crows on the ground; one was a very young one that couldn't fly yet and had fallen out of its nest. "I saw the baby crow the other day. Mom says they play games all the time, but I don't know if they can bite or scratch."

Shimmer

"Wow they look cool. Lets go get a closer look. I wonder if the baby one you talked about is still over there." She says. She pads closer to where the crows were. "I wonder how they eat without teeth?"

Timber

"I know, it seems odd that they don't have teeth. Lets ask them!" Timber follows Shimmer over to the sleek black birds.

"CA! CA! CA! CA!" a loud call was given from some nearby tree. The two parent crows on the ground looked over and spotted Shimmer and Timber. The baby crow sat stone still when the alarm was given. The mother of the baby stood protectively by her baby, and tilted her head from side to side, getting a better view of the approaching canines. "What do you want?" she asked tensely. The father crow spread his wings and puffed out his feathers, making himself look larger. He was ready to fight the pups if they tried to harm his baby or mate.

Shimmer

She follows Timber "Ok." And finally makes it over to where the crows were. She laughs slightly as the crows puff up. "We were just looking at all the strange creatures around here. Also how do you guys eat without teeth?"

Timber & Crows

The mother crow relaxed, and the father did soon as well. The young crow was very curious and hopped over near Shimmer. His body was covered in a few black feathers, and much fuzz. The mother spoke first, "We eat with our beaks. They are strong enough to tear at meat, and crush berries. Teeth are of no use to us."

The father crow looked with his beady eyes to Timber and then Shimmer, "You want to see some strange creatures? I'll show you some!"

Timber grinned, "Really! Wanna follow him, Shimmer?" the pup asked excitedly. "I'll bet he knows where allot of neat animals are!"

Shimmer

She sniffs the small crow curiously then pads over next to Timber. "Wow I never thought anyone could eat without teeth." She said. Her tail wagged excitedly. "Wow I can’t wait! Timber lets follow!" She yipped excitedly.

Timber & Crows

"Follow me!" the crow says as he flaps his large wings to gain flight. He begins to fly low over the ground, going as slow as he could so the pups could keep up. He flew off towards the Ashen Domes.

Timber bounded after the crow, "I can't wait to see what he has to show us!" the collie pup didn't stop to think where the crow might lead them.

A second female crow flew down from a nearby tree to help the mother crow watch over and feed her baby while the father was gone.

Shimmer

She followed Timber not thinking of where they were going either. She didn’t realize they were leaving the ranch. She runs by Timbers side.