Akiko

In the heart of a forest, two little wolf pup sisters named Aki and Akiko were born under the autumn sky.
Their fur was thick and dark, resembling that of a badger. During the first month of their lives,
they cuddled up to each other in the warmth of their mother's fur.
They were happy and content, drinking their mother's milk and growing stronger with each passing day.
But when the first snowflakes started to fall, their mother started to feel uneasy around them.
The little pups would bite anyone who came close, except each other.
They seemed to have a wildness within them that made their mother fear for the pack's safety.
She became anxious whenever she was near her pups.

As the days went by, the mother wolf became more and more weirded out by her untameable and vicious daughters.
One heartless decision was made by the mother wolf on a cold winter night when she quietly left the pack with her two little pups in tow.
She trekked deep into the forest until they reached a deserted spot, where she made the fateful choice to abandon her helpless offspring.

The little pups were confused and frightened, huddled together for warmth in the bitter cold. They were shivering with hunger and exhaustion
but they were too young to hunt, and after a few days, they began to grow weak from hunger.
They wandered through the forest, lost and starving, searching for any signs of food.

As they wandered through the forest, Aki and Akiko's stomachs growled with hunger.
Suddenly, a mouthwatering scent filled the air, drawing them closer to its source.
They followed it eagerly, their noses leading them through the trees until they stumbled upon a freshly caught carcass.

The two little pups were overjoyed at their discovery, but their excitement quickly turned to fear as they realized they were not alone.
A massive black bear was feasting on the prey, tearing through flesh and bone with ease.

Startled, the two little pups froze in their tracks, unsure of what to do.
But the bear showed no aggression towards them, instead staring at them with curious eyes.
He tolerated their presence and allowed them to stay, as if he knew they needed his help.
Over time, Aki and Akiko learned from watching the bear's every move, how he caught fish in the river and how he found shelter in a storm.
The bear never taught them directly, but they learned by observing him and copying his actions.

And so, they were raised by the harshness of winter and the unfailing tolerance of an old bear, learning to survive and thrive in the wilderness.
They grew up to be fierce and cunning, mastering the skills of hunting and defending themselves in the face of danger.
The bear had become their guardian, guiding them through the challenges of the wild and teaching them the ways of the forest.