Baby Steps
Plucas did all that he could to nurse Emma back to health. He really was the perfect owner/dad for Emma. And so, it came as no surprise to see that Emma was growing very attached to him. Each time he had to leave Emma, she would cry and beg him not to leave. He would even sleep next to her in the barn or even in the open fields just to make her feel safe.
A Strong Bond
As they were together most of the time, the bond between Emma and Plucas was getting very strong. Emma soon started to trust him and it was clear that she was starting to feel safe. “She was afraid of everything but me,” Plucas had even said. Emma was getting better and was now in a place where she felt safe. Plucas had to think of what the next step would be…
Into the Forest
Emma started to show progress and in due time, Plucas felt that she needed to get introduced to the forest because that was where she ultimately belonged. Emma was initially very scared of the forest and was apprehensive about entering but Plucas assisted her and even helped her find food. He wanted her to get closer to nature and get connected with it.
All Grown Up
Emma grew bigger and became more comfortable in the forest. She would often roam about for hours unattended in the forest nearby. This would then leave Plucas to get a little tensed worried if she would forget her home. “I remember those first nights she didn’t come home,” Plucas explained, “Oh, I barely slept. But she grew up, I had to get over it. After all, it was my goal from the very beginning.”
An Unbreakable Bond
Emma had fully grown up and stayed permanently in the forest, but this did not mean that Plucas was forgotten. She still came to see him every day. She would come to play and spend some time with Plucas every day. Plucas would always keep some treats with him to give to Emma. However, there was a huge surprise that Emma was about to give Plucas.
One More Hurdle
Emma was not fond of other humans except Plucas, due to obvious reasons. “To me, she is gentle and loving. She is very careful when we are playing, so she would not hurt me,” explains Plucas. Even though she had grown up to be a mature moose, there was still a huge problem that was in her way: the local hunters! Plucas has to plan something to keep her safe.