Mara looked up at Ranu"Im Mara"she said politely Woah theres alot of foxes here! she said as she looked at all of them "Where are you from?"she asked curiously,for she had never seen him around before

Ranu smiled and said"Ive been traveling alot,I usually dont stay in the same place for long"he sat down and flicked his ears in greeting.Wow I didnt expect this place to be this populated,Im not used to many foxes all in one place

Kandy nodded, "Me and y sister are travelers too." she said, looking around for her sister, "hey.....where did Onii go?" she asked, unable to find her.

Onii padded deeper into the forest, looking for whatever she had seen before, she couldnt seem to get rid of the feeling that she was being watched. She sniffed at the bases of the trees, looking for a scent, but she couldnt find one.

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Kuro growled, but didnt give chase. He sat down and looked in the direction she had run off. Okay, maybe he had been a little harsh, but hey, what was the use in taking the risk that she had been with another fox? Or that she was a good fighter? He scratched one ear and yawned, better safe than sorry.

Mara nodded and her eyes sparkled"Is it fun to travel to many different places?"she asked with a tilt of her head I wonder if Kaze would let me travel somewhere,or maybe even come with me...

Ranu nodded"Ha,yeah getting to see new things and meet other animals is fun,but in the long run going by yourself can be really lonely"he remembered Laya the other fox who had traveled with him and shook his head

Kaze glared at Onii as she sniffed around for him.

Kazumi was in the bush whimpering she didnt know how to fight or defend herself it was always her brother that defended them.

Kuro sniffed, was she still there? He shrugged, might as well find someone to tlak to before he went completely crazy, "I'm not gonna hurt you, just so you know. You just startled me a little bit is all." he said,

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Onii growled impatiently, "I know you are here somewhere! So you might as well come out." she said, eard straining for the slightest noise.

Mara nodded "It mst be very lonely"she said to him as she glanced up into the tree.I think I should be going now but theres now way Im leaving until all of them leave she thought as she looked back at Ranu who was smiling

Ranu nodded"Very...hey maybe you would like to come with me some time or something.."he said looking at her.It wont be as lonely then!We could have so much fun he thought waiting for Mara's answer

Kaze didnt move a single bit.

Kazumi slowly came out whimpering and shaking as she did she was thinner then any normal fox she hadnt eaten for months but her stomach was use to it.

Kuro shifted his paws nervously, "Hi." he said, getting a good look at her this time, she was a pretty silver color, but she was really thin, "I'm Kuro." he said, not quire used to the sound of his own voice.

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Onii growled, "so I take it your not coming out then? fine." she said quietly. She sat down and strained her ears harder. She could hear come twigs cracking as a deer dashed off, startled by her growling, and some birds flitted through the trees not far off. She tuned out there chattering and focused on the quietar noises, the buzz of a bumblebee, the hum of a hummingbird, and the breathing of a fox. A fox? it wasnt her own breath, she had been holding it to listen better. This breathing was coming from above her. She looked up and locked eyes with Kaze, "Ha! I knew you were here somewhere!' she said triumphantly.

Kaze glared at her quickly jumping down from the tree landing infront of her "what do you want and make it quick" he growled at her.

Kazumi looked at him "hello" she said in her quiet voice.

Mara was lost for words"Uh..well..you see.."she couldnt finish her sentence and she looked down at her paws What have you gotten yourself into this time Mara?He actually asked me to come what do I do!?! she asked herself

Ranu looked at her with understanding"I get it you have to check with you family,its cool.Im not leaving now Ill stick around for a few days"he said flashing a dazling smile

Onii snorted, "I was just wondering what you are doing watching Mara. Its kinda of stalkerish." she asked, holding his gaze fearlessly.

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Kandy sighed and sat down, wherever Onii was, she was up to no good. She glanced at Ranu over her shoulder, then looked away, he was definately handsome, but he seemed to have taken a liking to Mara. But she didnt mind. She was more concerned with where her sister was.

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Kuro tilted his head, "so who are you?" he asked, "I've ben here for a few days, and I've never seen you." he said.

Kaze glared at her more "well sorry for trying to protect her" he said growling abit.

Kazumi looked at him "my names Kazumi i normaly do my best to hide i cant defend myself or fight so i run and hide" she whimpered to him.

Mara nodded and said"Er,yeah exactly my point"I dont have a family!But Im glad for the excuse... she thought as she was off the hook again.

Ranu turned around and looked at Kandy"So you said you and your sister travel?"he asked with curiousity sparking in his eyes."Ive been traveling my whole life,this is the longest Ive ever stayed in a place"

Onii shrugged," It doesnt seem to me like she needs to be protected. She's probably just fine on her own." she said stubbornly, twitching her ears.

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Kuro tilted his head, "you dont know how to defend yourself? How can you not. Didnt your mother teach you?" he asked. I'm going to regret this. He thought, "do you want me to teach you?"