Shooting Star

You hadn't had the chance to teach Shooting Star about snakes and why they should be avoided. She ventured out to play, unaware of what that rattling noise was... Until it was too late. Her body was found today near a rattlesnake den.

You forgot to teach your granddaughter about the rattlesnakes. Look what is happening now.

Your granddaughter is dead. Your daughter is crying out in hysterics, as her puppy is buried. Her mate lies down beside her, letting her know he is sad too. Apollo breaks down into tears, and buries his head in your daughter's shoulders. You always thought your in-laws were annoying, but you can't bear to see them like this. You howl in regret, wishing the puppy could come back to life, wishing you raised her better.

A tear runs down your cheek. This was all your fault, in a way.

You forgot to teach your daughter about the rattlesnakes. Well, you sure messed up. You can't fix your mistake, you can't teach her about the snakes now. You'll have to live with a hole in your heart, longing for the puppy you'll never see again.