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Username: Melomar
Puppies Name: Ponderosa

Prompt Response:
Name refers to Ponderosa pine trees.

He knew it was a dream because he did not really know the Redwood. His mother's stories described it so that he had vivid pictures in his mind, but that was all. The trees were the color of meat, red and charred as if from fire. Rabbits walked down tree trunks with no trouble and crows could be heard but not quite seen. Occasionally he heard the flapping of their wings with the endless cackling. He wandered a path looking for his mother but never called out to her. He could not do so, no matter how he tried, but did not know why. Then something was chasing him. He never saw it but upon later introspection decided it might be a bear. He ran; his vision became blurry and the world around him became yellowy like the sky after a storm. But the storm was coming, he could hear the thunder all around him. Then, the bear swiped at him and clipped a shoulder, sending the pup skidding in the dirt and ferns. He caught a mouthful of twigs and needles. Then he awoke, tasting detritus on his tongue.

That morning while Kindle groomed her pups, he asked, "Mother, you told me about an adventure yesterday. Can I tell you mine?"

Username: Owlsomniac
Puppies Name: Timbersong

Prompt Response:

The trees were alive. The wind blew through their leaves and they spoke in a strange tongue that he could almost, almost, understand if he just strained his ears. They seemed to be laughing at him, almost playful but not quite. Strange and familiar at once, like old friends from a past life, their long limbs reaching and brushing against him as he passed. Confused, he ran on until he reached a clearing.

There, a Raven cried out from it's perch on a stump and the sky above then opened up to the stars - and he fell upward into them.

The forest below stretched on forever. Great limbs reached up as if to pull him back, their whispering growing louder and louder all the while. Until, suddenly, he woke up.

"Mama...." He looks at her friendly expression. "Can dreams be real?"

(He will definitely talk to her about it! I would love to make it a Canon RP if my entry wins! :3 )

Username: Niyaru Delacroix
Puppies Name: Ash Heart

Prompt Response:
In his dream the shadows of the trees seemed to stretch farther than normal. There were strange sounds that seemed to echo throughout the woods. Fear rippled through his small body as he realized he was completely alone. He didn't understand why or how he was there nor why he was alone. As his bright blue eyes looked around the area, he started to notice that he wasn't alone at all. There were piercing red eyes that were looking back at him, some with hatred but some with curiosity. The eyes were easy to spot because of the stark contrast against the winter snow covered ground. He slowly backed away from all the glowing red eyes looking at him only to step back into something strange.

He reluctantly glanced back at what his back paws were resting in only to be confused. It was a thick and sticky black substance that was trying to pull him into it. Ash panicked and struggled with all his might to get free from this substance. It was no use, his little body was not strong enough to break free from the goop. He was so distracted by the blackness that he had forgotten about the red eyes. His ears picked up a strange noise and brought his attention back to the tree line. The red eyes belonged to several mysterious creatures that he had never seen before. One of the creatures was something that resembled him but a whole lot larger. Another creature seemed to be dripping in something but was black as night. He was truly terrified and had no idea what to do to ensure his survival. He was slowly being pulled towards the middle of the weird sticky goop and the red eyes were no longer hiding.

He closed his eyes in acceptance that this was his fate. He wasn't going to make it out of the situation alive. His eyes snapped open against better judgment when he heard a deep and guttural growl rather close. He instantly regretted it because the large wolf was standing before him with the dripping black creatures behind it like a pack. He crouched down to the ground in submission with hopes that his life would be spared by some miracle. The large black wolf lowered its head and snapped at him. This caused Ash to pull back and look at the thing with sad eyes. He didn't know what was going on but he didn't want to die this way. The giant wolf lunged for him and the last thing he heard before he bolted awake was the sound of snapping jaws.


Ash woke up and was panting like he had been running for his life. He tried to still his heart as he looked up and saw his mother coming to check on him. He felt a little more relieved once he spotted his brother trailing behind her. "Oh mother I had the absolute worst dream." He was still a bit distressed about it and wasn't so eager to relive it but wanted to make sure it never happened. He nuzzled against her soft warm fur for comfort. "I was at Redwood I think but there were...piercing red eyes looking at me. I got stuck in something weird and almost died!" He got worked up all over again and looked around to make sure he was safe. "This giant black wolf lunged at me but I woke up mom!" He looked at her for any reassurance that it was a nightmare and had no chance of happening. "Please mom I don't ever want to go to Redwood!" He begged and pleaded just in case she had thoughts of taking them there one day when they were older.

"There were strange sounds, a lot of glowing red eyes, snow, and I was so scared mom!" He cried but ended up only whimpering as she pulled him close to her in an effort to bring him comfort. It was only a strange dream after all. Perhaps the pup just has a crazy imagination.

Thanks for you awesome entries! The contest is closed for judging! heart