The Search

Golden rays of sunlight shone on the bed of leaves in a forest clearing through the gaps in the trees that created an overhead shade with their branches

A small squirrel poked its tiny head out of a crevice in one of the larger trees. It looked around furtively before squeezing back into the dark hole.

After a few seconds, it came out with its mouth stuffed with nuts. It swiftly climbed down the tree and crossed the clearing towards another tree. Suddenly it's ears perked up and it stopped in the middle of the clearing. It listened for a moment before turning immediately and disappearing in a flash.

VROOM!!!

A car engine roared as a red-coated car drove aggressively into the clearing while throwing the fallen leaves into the air.

The car came to a stop in front of one of the trees and the door opened. Derrick climbed out of the car and breathed in the fresh forest air.

" Ahh!!! Such fresh air!". He exclaimed.

He took a short look at his surroundings, before heading into the forest.
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