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E.m.7

DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of the characters. "The Magnificent Seven" belong to MGM and Trilogy Entertainment. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I’d be a happy woman if Vin belonged to me.....but no such luck. I have not made any profit out of writing this, so please don’t sue me. It would not be worth your while.

AUTHOR NOTE:
1. This story has no special place in Em7 chronology. It has been written for the Vin Fanfic and Discussion group Christmas/New Year Celebration. It is a stand alone story that sits outside of the episodes.

2. I have no medical knowledge and know little about military and security organizations, so there are likely to be inaccuracies. I invite you to enjoy my story for what it is... a rumble about six hunks and one drop dead gorgeous, handsome, strong, cute guy - you pick which of the seven fits that description! (g)

3.This story is a fantasy! If you are looking for a realistic story that is based on facts, this is not it. I have made everything up.

4. I am not a professional writer - I'm just someone who loves the boys. My beta readers are volunteers who have willingly given their time to help me and I will always be in their debt. Any errors are mine alone. There are a number of spelling, grammar and punctuation differences between Australia and the USA... please forgive me for writing with an accent. (g)

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Special thanks to my pards on the Vin Fanfic and Discussion Group and all of the people who have sent me feedback, encouragement and support in the past. Very special thanks to my wonderful friend and beta, Teri and to Kathy for helping to spot the errors.

THIS UNIVERSE IS CLOSED I hope you will respect this. I encourage you to create your own modern universe to play in. Thank you.

Em7 Prima Series
An Early Years Story
"The White Wolf"
Written for the Vin Fanfic and Discussion Group Christmas New Year Celebration.

Kojay watched his young charge. The boy he had 'found' in town and brought home was sitting on the porch of the cabin, staring up at the stars, a frown etched deeply in his features.

Vin had opened up over the past few days, sharing some of his life with the old man -- the death of his mother followed by being passed around like an old shoe between foster families. Then ending up in Augsburg where he had found the love of a family only to have it cruelly snatched in a car accident a few short weeks earlier.

The admission that he'd run away had prompted Kojay to contact the authorities who were in the process of deciding if the troubled teenager could stay with the Indian at McKennas. Vin had seen Kojay's actions as a betrayal, hence his dark mood.

"This anger you dwell on achieves nothing."

Vin snorted. "You didn't need to tell them."

"There were people looking for you."

Vin flashed a glare at the man who had been feeding and clothing him for three weeks. "People who want to send me back to foster care. I'm not going back."

The pair fell silent for a long time.

Vin sighed loudly, his young eyes settling on the old man. "Why can't I stay here?"

"No one has said you can't. They are sending someone out tomorrow to look around and interview both of us."

"What business is it of theirs?" Vin growled.

Kojay rubbed his chin. "All things are connected."

Vin shut his eyes and shook his head. He'd never felt this angry. The pain of his grief was almost overwhelming.

The old Cherokee rose, walked across to the teenager and placed his hands on the boy's shoulders. In the milky eyes staring down at him, Vin saw strength - a strength the likes of which he'd never seen before. "I... I don't want to go back." His voice broke with pain.

"Then we must convince our visitor tomorrow that this is where you belong."

"But will he believe that?"

"It is the truth."

Vin could feel his emotions rising and before he knew it, they had overtaken him and tears were falling down his cheeks. "Then you want me to stay?"

Kojay's head bobbed once.

Vin wiped his eyes with the back of his hand.

The elderly man pursed his lips. "Before, the black wolf was winning. Now, the white wolf is fighting."

Vin could hear the creatures of the night, but no wolves. "I don't hear them.

"Within each of us is a battle between two 'wolves'. One is evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other is good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility,
kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."

Vin accepted that there was a battle going on within him. "So, which wolf wins?" the boy whispered.

Kojay squeezed the shoulders he still held. "The one you feed."

Vin exhaled slowly. "I'm sorry about attackin' you like that. I guess there may have been people lookin' for me. It's just that I like it here and... we'll make them understand that this is where I should be, won't we?"

Kojay nodded and retook his seat. "We will do our best. If that is not good enough, then what happens will happen for a reason, for all things are connected. Everything that has happened in your life, the good and the bad, has brought you to here. All that happens here will take you to the next place you are supposed to be."

Vin stared at the old man. "So you're sayin' if this isn't my place, it is still out there somewhere."

"Yes."

Silence once again descended over the pair until Kojay whispered. "You will be okay, young one. The white wolf has won."

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© Dec 2006 Aussie Lass. : This relates only to the creative property in this story. The distinctive way the story unfolds, the specific dialogue and unique situations are mine. I acknowledge that some of the characters and settings belong to the owners of "The Magnificent Seven" and I thank them sincerely for turning a blind eye so I can borrow them. (g) No infrigement of copyright was intended and no profit has been made from this story... so, please don't sue me. It wouldn't be worth your while.

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