The First Encounter

Red saw Coyote laying in the grass...at first she thought he might be dead...sleeping maybe...but he lifted his head oh so slightly...

Hello...if I you could be so kind...I need some help...I've fallen on hard times and not doing well at all...Coyote tried to smile, but it came out looking more like a sneer...

I'm sorry, but I'm due home in a few...people are expecting me...I must hurry and not be late...Red was frightened and wanted to leave as soon as she could...she certainly couldn't let this guy know she was all alone...

Please, whispered Coyote...and his head dropped...

Red got a little closer...as close as she dared...she noticed that his skin was ashen...pale...his lips drained of color too...my he didn't look good at all...skinny...poor thing, he was really sick....

You can Trust me Coyote whispered...please help me and I will help you...I know things...I could teach you...things you have always wanted to know....trust me little one...I've been waiting for you...you are the one..

Waiting for me? I'm the one? What one? and just what can you teach me that I want to learn? I'm not sure I trust you at all...your kind has always been on the shifty side...
You shouldn't judge us all...just because you've been bitten before...hurt by those you trusted the most...it doesn't mean we are all untrustworthy...he was a fool...the last one...we go  back even further...time before time we were together...it's our destiny to try again...
I don't  understand you and you are scaring me...I'm leaving now and don't follow...and Red turned and started walking away as fast as her legs would carry her...
Coyote used his last bit of strength and....POOF! There he was...waiting for her in the road ahead...
Red cried out and turned and ran....but too late..Coyote grabbed her arm and wouldn't let go....