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CHAPTER 4-Butterflies
Krystal awakened in her bed and noticed that Shane was gone. She couldn't help but wonder where the black fox had gone to, though she probably shouldn't worry herself about it. She wasn't sure of why she did what she did last night. It played in her mind over and over again. She thought about it deeply and could suddenly feel his warm fur. She then heard a knock at her door. 'Is it him?' she said to herself. She got out of bed and walked to the door.
As the knocking continued, she took a moment and looked at the table that she and Shane sat at last night. He was courteous enough to clean the table and wash the cups for her. 'How generous' she said to herself. Her thoughts were interrupted by the continuous knocking. She answered the door and to her surprise it was Fox. "H--h-hi," she said nervously. Fox was a smart character. She had wondered if he noticed Shane being in the village at all.
"Just thought I'd come by this morning. Perhaps we could go the fields and pick flowers together?" Fox grinned.
Krystal forced a smile. Now that Fox was here in front of her, and all the fun they had yesterday on the picnic, it made things worse. Considering that last night she had a nice time with Shane. She was so confused. She had no idea what she was feeling at all. She had known Fox so much longer, and so much better than Shane, yet she was sure that she was feeling something for both of them.
She looked up at Fox. "I don't think I'll go collecting flowers today." She said softly. She continued to stare at Fox, and pretty soon her smile faded. She held her head down lowly.
Fox's smile soon faded as well. This was the first time he'd ever seen Krystal look like that before. "What's wrong?"
Krystal looked up at Fox and sighed. She wasn't normally like this. "I guess I just didn't sleep well last night." She lied. What was really troubling her was Shane. Not just Shane, but Fox as well. It wasn't so much as that it was bothering her as much as it was confusing her. She hugged Fox and sighed heavily trying to keep Shane, as well as last night, out of her head.
Fox took Krystal in his arms and stroked her back gently. "You want to talk about it?"
Krystal shook her head. She didn't want to talk about it. Not with Fox anyway. She didn't know how to say anything. What took years for her to have with Fox took only mere minutes with Shane. She then looked up at Fox. "Do you really believe there is no Dark Fox?"
Fox sighed a bit. "I'm sure it’s just a myth that started and spread through the village. I've never witnessed any sightings of him."
Krystal was silent for a moment. "I think he exist, but I don't think he's really a 'Dark' fox. I think he's just lonely....you know?" She didn't want to tell Fox that she had the pleasure of meeting the myth last night. She hugged even closer to Fox now. "Maybe he just needs a friend. Someone to talk to and share his thoughts with."
Fox was listening. "Maybe," he said and let Krystal go. "Or maybe he just wants his story to live on."
Krystal wasn't quite sure what Fox meant by that. She backed away and looked at Fox strangely. "What are you talking about?"
"Krystal it’s just a myth. It’s a story that they've told to pass on. There is no Dark Fox."
Krystal sighed. She'd actually seen the infamous fox. "Maybe your right." She gave in. She didn't say much afterwards. She was still a little troubled.
Fox looked into Krystal's eyes. Their eyes met and Krystal blushed a little. She thought about Shane's crystal blue eyes. "I need to be alone for a while." Krystal said. Her cheeks were redder than before.
Fox turned around. "Come see me later today." He said. With that Krystal nodded and closed the door.
Krystal turned around and placed her back to the door with a sigh. She rubbed her cheeks a little. It was then she realized that she looked terrible. She'd go see Fox, but she was still a little confused. She couldn't quite answer why she'd been so nice and so friendly to Shane.
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Shane was actually out in the woods for the second time this week. He actually felt alive. He stepped outside his mansion and took in a breath once again, the same way he did the day before. He was just as confused as Krystal was. "Doesn't she belong to McCloud?" He said to himself. He always talked to himself because he was always so lonely. "If so, why was she being so flirtatious last night?" He pressed onward, but wasn't sure if now was the time to go back and see Krystal. If anything, it'd be better to go back at night.
Shane came to a clearing and sat down up against a tree. Next to him were flowers...lovely flowers. He picked one up and smiled softly at the flower. It was pretty, but not as pretty as Krystal. "What is this feeling?" He asked himself. He wasn't sure WHAT he was feeling. "All I did was look at her....is that how fast it can come?" Shane had NEVER been in love before. In fact, he was always alone. He didn't really have anyone he could've called a "friend."
He rested against the tree and pulled out a small wooden flute and began to play a lovely tune. Whenever he played his flute he felt even calmer than being in the woods itself. He began to play louder than he ever had before. He wanted the village to hear him. He sat there and played for quite some time.
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The village could hear Shane playing his flute and the sound was humble. It was loud, but so peaceful and yet loving. When Fox heard, his ears propped up and he looked up. He was thinking about Krystal, but this sweet sensational music was so relaxing. He closed his eyes and began to relax.
As the music played Krystal looked up. She was in her house, but she left the window open. It was so soothing and it made her smile. 'He's calling out....to me?' she thought. She opened the door to see the entire village in trance. The music was so humble. She was dressed and better looking now. She wanted to follow the music, but didn't know what the other furs would think of that.
She started to walk towards the woods, but didn't want Fox to see her. She walked through the village quietly. Most didn't even notice her, and for once the guys weren't staring at her. She walked around the hut in the center of the village. As she made her way to the northern exit, Falco grabbed at Krystal's paw. "That’s probably his calling Krystal. He WANTS someone to go into the woods. Don't give in."
She shrugged Falco off. "He just needs a friend Falco. I'm going there. Please don't tell Fox." She pleaded with him. "I'll be back, I promise." She gave Falco a hug and to her surprise he hugged back. She then ran into the woods. Fox had no idea what was going on.
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Krystal ran into the woods. The music got louder and louder. All she had to do was follow the music. 'Why am I doing this?' she thought. She actually wanted to be back with Fox, but she felt she had to see Shane once more. She had to see how she felt. Not just for Fox, but for Shane as well.
Louder and louder the music began to sound. Krystal continued to follow until she saw a clearing. It was filled with the most enchanting light she'd ever seen. But now the music was the loudest it had been, and she saw Shane. His eyes were closed as he continued to play this relaxing and yet harmonizing music. Krystal stepped into the clearing and sat down in front of Shane. She didn't want to interrupt.
Shane stopped playing when he opened his eyes and realized that Krystal was now here, in front of him. He smiled and looked at her. "I didn't think you'd come."
Krystal looked at Shane strangely. "You really were calling to me then?" She felt strange being in front of Shane like this. Shane was still in all black like always. His blue eyes actually sparkled in this light. They were just as trancing as the music he played.
Shane came to a stance and pocketed his flute in a pouch that he had carried with him. He turned around and didn't look at Krystal. "Come with me." He said happily.
Shane started forward through the woods. Krystal just stood there and didn't move. Eventually Shane stopped and looked back at her. "I won't do anything to make you uncomfortable; you'll be back to the village by nightfall I promise." He said with a wink. "I know my way through the woods. You can trust me Krystal."
Did she really wanna follow someone she'd just met one night ago? She stared at Shane deeply in his eyes. They didn't move. Her answer was yes, she could. Krystal finally nodded, and before she knew it Shane had started to dash off! "Come on, I'll show you something cool." He shouted back to Krystal.
Krystal began to sprint after him. Wow! Shane was fast as hell! She continued to chase him. Her breath was actually growing weak by the chase. He never slowed down. In fact, Krystal could swear that he was going FASTER!
They both finally emerged out of the woods; Krystal at Shane's side. She caught her breath and when she looked up she gasped with amazement.
"Welcome to my home." Shane said and smiled at Krystal. The mansion had a waterfall behind it, and it was so beautiful from where she stood. The mansion itself was a rich golden color with red doors and beautifully tinted windows. There were vines that ran down some of the walls but that made it look even better!
Krystal's eyes widened a bit. "This is where you live?" She was more shocked than anything. The waterfall was wonderful, and the scent that surrounded the atmosphere was amazing.
Shane began to walk up the stone steps, and tilted his head for Krystal to come along. "Let me show you how beautiful it is inside." He then smiled. They both started up the stone steps. Even the stone steps were beautiful.
As soon as Krystal step foot inside the mansion, the first thing she noticed was the red carpet that rolled from the door way and even up the stairs. This red rug covered the wonderful marble floor. The marble floor throughout most of the mansion was a crystal blue. On the ceiling in the main hall of the mansion there was a wonderful mural of a Platinum colored vixen. When Krystal saw this her eyes went even wider. "Who painted that?" She said pointing up at the mural.
Shane looked up and giggled a bit. "Everything you see here is what I have done. You're the first one to set foot in my mansion for four years." He took Krystal's paw and smiled. "Want me to give you a tour?"
Krystal took Shane's paw in return, and it was no surprise to Shane that she didn't turn his affection away. "I'd love that." Krystal happily replied. Shane walked Krystal up the stairs and to the west wing. Krystal had a smile on her face the whole time.
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"Have you seen Krystal? She isn't at home." Fox asked Falco. He was actually a little worried. It wasn't like Krystal to just disappear like that.
Falco looked up, his feet propped on the table in the middle of the hut. "I'm sure she has good reason for heading off. She'll be back, don't worry." He assured Fox. Fox hoped that Falco was right.
"Y-y-your right I guess." Fox said. But that still didn't change the fact that he wanted to know where she was. He continued to worry a bit.
Falco gave Fox a drink. "Don't worry so much. She'll be back. I promise Fox, she'll be back."
 Darkfox Soldier · Wed Feb 21, 2007 @ 03:20am · 0 Comments |
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