The Secret Of F.O.X. {Book 1 of the FireTail Family Series}(UNDER MAJOR EDITING)

Chapter 5

The sky turned to a rich orange colour and the sun started to set on the horizon. FireHeart, F.O.X., and Ranson were sitting side by side, when they all heard paw steps. They turned their heads to see Flame and Maple walk out from a tall stalk of grass, murmuring excitedly. When they looked at the others, their mouths dropped down-right open, which the fresh-kill was in. It dropped to the dust, Flame having a squirrel and a field mouse, and Maple having a rabbit and a shrew. They just sat there, all still for awhile. FireHeart was the one to speak out first in the awkward silence. "Now, Flame and Maple, I know what you are thinking but this is what you're sister did to be a ni-" he was interrupted by the joyous cries of the two of them. They quickly picked up their fresh-kill and hurried over to F.O.X., who looked at her father in a puzzled way. They both skidded to a halt in front of them and they both said in unison, "WE CAN'T BELIEVE THAT YOU HAVE SOOOOO MUCH MORE FRESH-KILL THAN US!!!" They didn't even seem to notice that a stranger was sitting upon them! Fireheart yowled out, "STOP THIS NONSENSE RIGHT NOW!!!" They adrubtly stop and sat with the others. FireHeart was breathing heavily and scowled at them. "Now, I want you to say sorry to both your sister and Ranson McCaw, please." They both looked at them and said, "We are sorry for being so rude." Maple asked, "Who is Ranson McCaw, Daddy?" He rolled his eyes & said, "One, stop calling me Daddy. You will now refer to me as Fireheart, understand?" The triplets shook their heads in agreement. "And two," FireHeart continued, "Ranson McCaw came from a very rich family that lives in the most abundant spot in the whole forest." Flame cocked his head and looked puzzled. "Then why is he here?" Fireheart threw his head up and yowled. Then, when he was done, he got up & turned in the direction of the burrow. "If you need me, I'll be in the den taking a nap. I'm through with you kids. And F.O.X., dear, please tell them the story of Ranson, please." And with that, he left. They all laughed hysterically. Then, F.O.X. had to tell the whole story ALL over again, yadda yadda ya, and when she was done, the first stars were starting to come out, all 4 of them were gazing at the stars and talking quietly. Flame, who's neck was hurting, flopped on his belly and yowled impatiently, "WHEN IS MUM GONNA COME HOME?!?" And, as if the forest around them answered his request, Morning Star popped her head out of an almost bare tree and jumped safely down to the ground. Flame and Maple jumped for joy and ran towards her, chattering with excitement. F.O.X. & Ranson watched them crowd over her. "Oh, you guys don't have to crowd over me for nothing. I wasn't gone that long.", she said in her soft voice, the voice that everyone liked. She peered at where F.O.X. was standing. Then she looked where Ranson was & looked puzzled at him. She murmured, "Hold on kids." She pushed past them & trotted over to him. She sniffed his face & looked him all over. Everyone held their breath to see if Morning Star would accept Ranson. Finally, she just walked past saying, "Stay as long as you need to, dear.Just don't take all of the fresh-kill for yourself, Okay?" Everyone dropped their mouth, except for F.O.X., who just cocked her head. "Uh,yea,sure." ,Ranson said softly. When she disappeared into the den, Maple asked, "How did she know everything that we talked about before she got here?" Flame commented, "That's very, very weird. Is Mom like physic or something?" Maple shrugged & went inside. Flame followed her, still looking quite puzzled. Ranson asked, "I think that maybe we should go inside now?" F.O.X. nodded & they both went inside to eat their dinner.