The little boy sat by the crops guarding them fiercely. Although his expression didn’t show it, he felt scared. What if a bad storm hit and he lost all the food? What would he give his siblings then?

“…”

He looked around in case anyone approached. He supposed if something did happen to some crops then he could just give his food up for a bit. Anything for his family. He curled up slightly, shivering. He was cold. It was getting late outside, however he didn’t want to risk anything happening at night to the crops. He wrapped his snake tail around his legs. He hoped it wouldn’t be a bad night outside. He buried his face in his legs. He knew it would be a long night though, either way. He craved to go inside and snuggle up with his family. To go ask Perú for a story, And cuddle up with whoever would willingly join him. Maybe then he could-

he shook his head. He had to be strong. He had to stay outside tonight, even if anyone else protested his decision. Something always happens when he isn’t paying attention. He noticed rustling in the grass and his tail loosened its tight grip around his legs slightly. He tensed up slightly, his senses on alert. His big childish eyes were full of fear. What if someone came and hurt him? What if someone hurt his family? What if he got taken away? What if-

“AAAAAAAAAAA” he shrieked as the person exited the grass. He gained a burst of adrenaline and began to run, tripping over his tail in the process and falling down roughly onto the ground