Beginnings

A blur of red

     He continued to mope on the ground, looking dejectedly at the dirt and roots.  Over and over he chastised himself for embarking into the unknown by himself.  
I don't know where I am or where to go.  I don't know what I'm looking at or looking for.
I'm thirsty, hungry and it's starting to get dark out here.

     His only plan of action was to mope and berate himself.   Then, he heard a patter sound above him.  Drops of liquid started landing on his head and snout.  The liquid appeared clear, his instincts shouted at him that it would help his thirst.  Tipping his head back, he opened his mouth and stuck his tongue out. 

     A loud ruckus made him jump. No longer collecting droplets, his ears swiveled, tuning toward the sound.   The crunching sound was growing closer to him.  He stood up on his hind legs to gain a better vantage point.   

     Then, a blur of red sped right past him, and kept going at a rapid pace.   He was able to catch a scent, noting that the blur was a living being, like himself, yet different than himself.   This overjoyed him, he wasn't alone.   Someone to support him and keep him company. 

     He's never followed or tracked anything before.   Following the path of the red stranger proved to be simple.  There were prints and disturbed ground, plus the lingering unfamiliar smell.  Moving swiftly on all fours he was determined not to lose the asset to survival he desperately needed. He grew anxious as the amount of droplets cascading onto the ground increased. His fur becoming drenched, making him shudder with a chill.

Fortunately, he came upon the form of red, nearly barreling right into it. It was crouched on the ground. It turned it's head towards him, a face smiled at him. Although most of the face is obscured by a crimson red hood, the smile is evident.

"Hello Little weasel, I was afraid you were someone after me or a dangerous creature. I'm glad it's only you." She spoke.

She spoke! Someone who can speak like him. Excitement was overflowing, someone to talk to! To communicate! He smiled cheekily.

"H.. Hi. Can you help me?"