Dorothy stumbled along, wondering where exactly in Oz she was. In the dark forest, she bumped into a solid body. She stepped back as the animal turned, then, recognizing who he was, threw her arms around him.
"Lion!" she smiled."So I am in the Dark Woods!"
"Milady?" Lion sat down. "What brings you to Oz?"
"That's what I'd like to know..." Dorothy glanced away. "Can you escort me to Glinda? I'll be needing her counsel."
"Certainly," Lion purred." Lycress!"
A wolf, black as pitch, stepped out of the darkness. Her eyes were yellow. She nodded respect towards Dorothy.
I don't remember ever meeting her...Dorothy thought warily. But if Lion trusts her, then... so can I...