Under the dim light of the moon. I walk toward my tree. This tree is an old favorite. It is my thinking tree. The tree i go sit under to go think about things. The snow crunching under each step i make. The moon's light reflects off the snow and glints softly off my glasses. The snow gently falls and lands on my nose and glasses. There is no one out at this time of night. From the moons position its about two o'clock in the morning. I couldn't sleep, just laying restless in my bed. I brushed away some of the snow under the tree using my tail. Gently brushing off the thin layer of snow from under the tree. I sat down under the sturdy apple oak. I look around at my scenery. The same as always. There is no noise except for the low babble of a stream that goes through this area. A thought comes to mind. Mother seemed upset recently, I wonder why. SHe doesn't seem to like to talk about it when i'm around. She quits talking about it when i walk in where ever she is. From the little instances in which i hear her talking about it, the words food, love and shortage. I don't think there is a food shortage because i get all the apples i want. I mean really, why.. "Zetta? Where are you?" A voice called from the entrence to the garden. I called back "I'm here mother, at the apple oak." I hear the crunching of snow getting louder, and closer. "Oh, there you are darling" She said upon seeing me. "You know how i worry about you darling," she said placing a hoof around me in embrace. "Mom, im just under my tree," I said back. "I see that darling, but I worry when you wonder off. Say why are you out here anyways darling?" She inquired. "I'm just.... concerned, thats all." I said quietly. "About what?" She responded. There was a silence for a few seconds when finally i asked, "Mom, is there a food shortage?" "well.. " she started as a guard came out "Queen chrysalis?!" We both looked. "My queen, you are needed inside." He said saluting. She sighed ashe turned to me. "Don't worry about it," she said caringly as she gave me a kiss. She got up and started to leave, she turned to say. "Please do get some sleep tonight," "Okay," I responded. She left me with only my thoughts now. What does she mean don't worry. My mind was racing. A few minutes later I decided to go to sleep. Leaving behind my tree for the night.
