Shawn ran down the mountain as quickly as possible, afraid of any beast noticing him.
A wolf noticed him and quickly ran after him.
Shawn ran even faster after noticing the wolf chasing him.
It was the wolf from yesterday, the wolf who killed Shawn's father.
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At the top of the mountain
The mother does not feel at ease and soon followed after Shawn after she finished washing the bowls and spoons.
The mother soon reached the bottom of the mountain.
*Sigh* Holding a dagger in her hand she saw Shawn running for his life.
She run very fast. Faster than wind. These are the powers of spirits, except that she cannot leave the mountain.
The woman carried Shawn as she run.
The wolf was stunned as Shawn suddenly disappeared.
"D*mn it! F*ck! F*ck!" the wolf cursed 'That boy held unlimited magic that can make me upgrade into a fourth level beast instantly. How did that boy disappear?!'
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They quickly reached the top of the mountain.
"I thought you'll be safe since you decided to leave?" the mother glanced at Shawn.
"I-i'm sorry for the trouble..." Shawn said as he bowed his head.
"No need" the mother said calmly "Just stay here for the time being." besides "I don't have anyone to take care of my daughter when I'm gone" said the mother bitterly.
"You want me to take care of your daughter?" the boy asked.
"Hmm" the mother hummed "You know that every spirits dissipate once a year ends. I only have three months left and I... I lied to my daughter that I will stay with her forever." the mother sound guilty.
"Yes" Shawn said as he bowed his head. 'Hannah is only three years old while I'm seven years old. I'm older than her so I should take care of her like an older brother. Her mother also saved me.' Shawn thought to himself and swear that he will take good care of Hannah.
*Door opening*
Hannah ran up to her mother and also shawn
"Mother! Shawn! You guys are back!" Hannah said excitedly.
"Yeah" said Shawn.
"Come here darling" the mother said as she reached out for her daughter to hug.
"What's up, mother?" Hannah asked.
"Nothing, I just want to hug you" the mother said.
"Okay" Hannah said gently with a sweet smile on her lips.
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In the afternoon
"Shawn! Let's play basketball!" Hannah ran up to Shawn excitedly "Catch!" she threw the ball to Shawn.
Shawn was caught off guard and was hit by the ball.
"Oops, sorry Shawn" Hannah said worriedly and apologized.
"It's okay" Shawn said.
They played all afternoon.