Momma was sad again. Daddy wasn't around much, neither was brother. But whenever I tried to cheer her up she'd get kinda snappy so she'd tell me to go find some friends, 'just leave me alone doll, go make friends, you'll need them' I never understood what she meant by that, But I supposed I had to do what she said, right? It was like every time I tried to be with momma I was making a egregious mistake. Kinda sad since she was all I had. But I listened. Today I was heading towards the woodlands. I knew of the little lake that was before the murky swamp, it was clean and clear enough to play in. That was my goal today. Playing.

I found myself wandering slowly towards my destination, my mind racing as I tried to think of what was waiting for me in my life. I had a feeling momma wouldn't be around forever, no offense, but she was kind of old. I know I know, awful thing to say about my own mother but it’s true! She was over ten years older than daddy, and she didn't really play anymore, complained her joints ached to much to play. I needed to play, didn't she see that?!

I found myself stopping at the water’s edge, my sleek frame hidden in the cattails that edged the water. I looked across and saw him then, a sly grin slipping onto my lips as I walked silently towards him, the wind was blowing towards me, pulling my scent away from the boy in front of me. He smelled new, and that meant I could play.

Without warning, I jumped, my grey-toned body leaping from the cattails and landing with a large splash, one that nearly seemed too large for my small svelte frame. I grinned as I stood up, my pale forest green eyes sparkling with joy as I laughed. I had hoped to aim my splash at the boy, now I wasn't sure if I had hit him or not, but I was having fun!