After he had eaten Marric
cleaned himself at the stream and then curled up next to her and slept. Both of
them unaware of the whisper that raced along on the wind and rippled across the
green grass.
The sun was bright and
the scent of flowers filled the air as they made their way down and across the
valley. Ceara sang a little tune that she had learned from Merlin and it
seemed to make the miles go by quickly. When they stopped in the shade of
a tree, Ceara had the uneasy feeling of being watched but as she looked about
she could not see anyone. Then just as they were about ready to begin their
journey again she caught movement out of the corner of her eye.
”Well hello there!" she said to
the shy red fox peering out of his hole. “We mean you no harm. We are just
passing through here on our way to the great mountain."
"An
adventure you are on?" he asked. "I have always wanted to go on one
but....." and he peered up at her with big brown eyes..."no one has
ever wanted me to go along with them. All of my brothers have gone to seek
their futures but I have remained here at home." and he heaved a great
sigh.
"You
are welcome to join us.” Ceara said as Merric arched his back and hissed.
"It will be good to have the extra company."
And
the nimble little fox quickly climbed from his hole and waving good bye to
his family, joined them on the trail. "Oh my, Oh my...what an
adventure for me this will be."
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