“Wake up honey. Time to go,” Mama said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ50CceKGgcY 維尼
Back then I was just over a year old, and for the third time that winter we had to move to a new den. The hunters were coming after us again.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ675YEnU5VJ 維尼
I opened my eyes and blinked a few times.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡkZ0ZtYI8RR 維尼
“Do we hafta move again Mama?” I asked.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡuLi6XEyVbJ 維尼
“We have to keep moving or the hunters will get us. They almost got us last time,” Mama said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡzvYtYxGsSR 維尼
Mama always made sure we were safe. We had been on the run all winter. The same two hunters were chasing after us. Already my father and two of my brothers had been killed.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0D7RoD14en 維尼
I got up and joined the rest of my siblings for a breakfast of field mice. I wished we could have some of those delicious blueberries but unfortunately they don’t grow in the winter. After we were finished we walked out of the den. A cold wind blew through my fur sending chills down my spine; It was snowing. I huddled up against my Mama to stay warm. 8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5wJgvqznGU 維尼
Mama giggled and said, “Oh honey, you’re so cute. When you’re fur is longer you’ll be warmer”.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡtgK2muX0ez 維尼
We looked around a bit and then started moving. Keeping an eye out for any mouse or rabbit that might become our dinner. We walked through miles of gray and white colored forest. I looked back at our tracks.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡFqbCxgzvX9 維尼
“Hey mama, won’t the hunters be able to find us cuz of our pawprints in the snow?” I asked.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡXBWzpghlxO 維尼
“The snowfall will cover them up. They won’t find us,” mama said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡEzMcmfir50 維尼
After a day of seemingly aimless walking Mama stopped and her ears perked up. That usually wasn't a good sign.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡBR3I6Nnp8G 維尼
“Children, move quickly,” she whispered.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡQsITCfgl7N 維尼
She started guiding us all toward a small empty den she found.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡMOV2EcRkAe 維尼
“Are the hunters following us?” I asked.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡFId8fPBrdP 維尼
“I don’t know dear, but I heard something and I want to be safe,” she whispered back.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡic657x1mxs 維尼
We all went into the small den. By siblings went to sleep in one corner, and Mama and I in the other. Soon everyone was asleep; except me. All I could think about were the hunters. After maybe half an hour I nudged Mama.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡZJWxwdkBa2 維尼
“Yes dear?” She asked as she yawned.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡdGXkAIT8hA 維尼
“Mama, I can't sleep. I'm scared,” I said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡypzNqE90yr 維尼
“Sweetie, don’t be scared. No one’s gonna hurt you. Mama’s here to protect you,” she said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡXbHrpcKrBT 維尼
She patted my head and began to sing a sweet lullaby. Her voice was the most beautiful sound I’ve ever heard. Listening to her singing was like laying on a bed of cotton covered in silk. As she sang I slowly began to drift off to sleep. Mama was the world to me.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡdT4lazNjWi 維尼
That night I dreamed that Mama and I were walking together in a beautiful forest in the spring.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡOptzBev7Wj 維尼
“I’ll always be there for you. I’ll protect you forever,” she said as we walked.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡM3fGbwYOiw 維尼
The next morning I woke up to Mama nudging me.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡO5CzzmrUTS 維尼
“Rise and shine honeybun,” she said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡHT4DZNDHNV 維尼
I stood up and gazed at the sunlight streaming into the den, and onto my brothers who were pouncing on each other. I backed up into the far corner to stay out of the way.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡYrL3DCK0gm 維尼
“Boys, you’re scaring your sister. You know how shy she is. Calm down,” Mama said sternly. 8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡgePAXjsS7W 維尼
“Yes mom,” they all said in unison.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6SQApK2n5B 維尼
All my brothers were three years older than me, and their games constantly scared me.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡLdYbZGzXdx 維尼
Mama laid down next to me and started grooming my fur.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ14GLMSPplR 維尼
“Did you sleep well?” She asked.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡzWCOHrw5cY 維尼
“I dreamed about you Mama,” I said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡMl1qy6ectw 維尼
“Oh isn't that sweet,” Mama said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡKxX7H6IItM 維尼
She began to hum a short tune.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡahkBU0iCFF 維尼
After breakfast we made our way out of the den. It was snowing harder than the day before. 8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡAOb9hvIrIp 維尼
“Come on kids, let's go,” Mama said as she pushed past my brothers.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡx1DBwlUxQF 維尼
“TICKLE ATTACK!” they yelled as they jumped on her. 8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Uhq6zVltu 維尼
Mama fell over and started laughing as their tiny claws scrubbed across her tummy. I stood where I was; motionless. Suddenly, off in the distance we heard a bang. Mama and the boys froze. The boys jumped off and Mama stood up. Mama perked her ears up and listened. The sound came again.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡo7ZIuU7K7J 維尼
“Run,” she whispered; a hint of terror could be heard in her voice.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ySSVOX4po 維尼
We all ran as fast as we could. The sounds slowly became closer and louder.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6bCqo2FLxd 維尼
“Mom, I'm tired. Can we rest?” One of the boys asked.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡiepq1uXUoZ 維尼
“Keep running. We’re not safe,” she replied.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡLgL9gky3WY 維尼
“Mama, are the hunters gonna catch us?” I asked.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡbaUxyDPZny 維尼
“No honey. We’re going to be just fine,” she said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡyo7HDrwGar 維尼
Then there was a loud bang and Mama fell. The boys screamed and kept running. I stopped next to Mama, who lay motionless on the ground.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡv0gkVxrT71 維尼
“After them,” I heard a scratchy deep voice say.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡRK6FCX7Y1r 維尼
Then two muscular men, each armed with a rifle, ran by; they were chasing after my brothers. I looked at Mama laying in snow that was slowly turning red. I nudged her.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡd2A3jkvXzR 維尼
“Mama what’s happening? I’m scared,” I said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡVAdLMXK3iQ 維尼
“Hush sweetie. Mama’s here for you,” she said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡodgX4gSMjp 維尼
I began to cry.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡlFLT9AqkTY 維尼
“Don’t cry honey. I won’t let anyone…” she began to say.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡstBMxKmhQx 維尼
I waited for her to finish, but she didn’t.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡC1f3if3GLi 維尼
“Mama?” I asked.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6EqrWMRpcM 維尼
I waited but got no answer.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡGnd2fdzn8O 維尼
“Mama? Why aren't you answering?” I asked.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9OLwQaQhu6 維尼
Still no answer.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡi5gQvGEhH8 維尼
“Mama? Mama, answer me!” I wailed.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡECXRO0F1Cg 維尼
Still no response.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡIkbqCj6RLN 維尼
“MAMA!?” I yelled as I began to shake her.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8UsXEeYRri 維尼
Still nothing.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡpX8J0SP0OO 維尼
Off in the distance I heard more bangs and yelps; then silence.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡzqH1HATZkg 維尼
I curled up next to Mama in the red stained snow; sobbing. I began to sing through my tears.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡxCqonIBkXV 維尼
“Oh sweet foxy cary me so. Hold me close and never let go. I'll be here for you if you'll be there for me. I'll be here forever, with you. Oh sweet mother, care for me so. Stay in my heart and never ever go. I’ll wait here for you if you’ll wait here for me. I'll be here forever, with you,” I sang.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡLDelrvVBig 維尼
I laid my head on her back and cried heavily into her fur; no longer able to hold back any of the tears.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡRHAdpZyDIC 維尼
“Mama...I love you,” I cried.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡfW7PUjbkjA 維尼
I lay there sobbing for a long time. It must have been a few hours before I finally stood up. The red stains were beginning to fade. I looked at mama laying in the snow.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡx01OVU9bDX 維尼
“Why…?” I asked to no one.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡihTgPiGRfW 維尼
“Good-bye Mama,” I said as I walked away; my eyes beginning to tear up again.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡpKfbZo7Yl9 維尼
I was all that was left of my family. I did not know where to go or what to do with myself so I just walked. The wind began to blow again, and the snowfall became harder. As I walked the sun began to lower in the sky.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡWvjPkPtbV6 維尼
I was walking across a flat shallow patch of snow when I heard a sudden popping sound.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡVhCWHhbOpK 維尼
“What was that?” I said quietly.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡCRo8goEnu1 維尼
I looked around looking for another animal that may have been the cause but I didn’t see anything. Then I heard a low creaking sound and a shattering sound. Next thing I knew, I was in frigid water. I swam back to the surface and started trying to pull myself out of the water but my paws kept slipping on the ice. I started yelping and barking as loud as I could hoping that maybe someone would hear me and come to help. My movements began to slow as my body slowly froze in the water. As my strength finally ran out I slid beneath the surface of the water. 8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡiOuIdGlyJZ 維尼
“Mama, save me,” I mouthed as I slipped into unconsciousness.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2EVn4STeNS 維尼
Chapter I8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡTZZP25jbXO 維尼
Memories8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡcEDpjccP2I 維尼
Jay8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6zcP0dmMsc 維尼
Today is Saturday. The mail has come, and it's more bills I can’t pay. 8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡdzNTUvDDHF 維尼
“Being laid off really sucks,” I said as I walked to the famoily room. 8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡkFaEtB35Zu 維尼
I spent most of the morning lounging around the house playing on my Xbox. Ever since I was laid off my life has been in a downward spiral. I can’t even muster the cash to pay a plumber to fix the leaking pipes in the basement. 8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5QrHKdrtPA 維尼
I sighed and stared at the home screen of my Xbox.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡUommXXfMd0 維尼
“I just don’t know what to do with myself,” I said aloud.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9ehuVP3mtk 維尼
I got up and turned off the Xbox before I walked over to the deck doors and looked out. 8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡnnMMQ12Qhh 維尼
“Snow,” I said softly as I put my hand on the door handle. 8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡRzQ9wKAoJn 維尼
I realized before I slid open the heavy old door that I was not properly dressed to go out in the cold. I put on my coat, hat, snow pants, and gloves and then I pulled open the door and stepped out. The snow was deep; almost up to my knees. I made my way down the steps to the backyard and looked out at the trees remembering adventures from the past. I got to the edge of the hill at the end of the backyard when I stumbled on something buried beneath the snow and rolled down the hill. I looked up at the trees. All bare except for a few pines. The trees reminded me of the event that changed my life those 30 years ago. I thought for a moment and sighed.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡlSAumqX7ND 維尼
“Those were better times,” I said to myself.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5e1rSbHYDd 維尼
"Well, no sense dwelling on the past," I thought as I stood up.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡMqVqebtczY 維尼
I continued further in and stopped in front of a small snow covered hut. I dug out the small door and walked in. Lining the walls were framed pictures of Lyra my dog, Diamond my fox, and me. I felt a sudden sadness come over me looking at those pictures. I picked up a picture of the three of us together and started crying. 8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡUhRifT3ydo 維尼
“It’s been so long since I’ve seen you,” I said softly through the tears. 8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ3lS2e2ppe 維尼
I stuck the picture in my coat pocket and walked out. I dried the tears and continued on.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5vQqRDi8J7 維尼
I walked through the isolated woods for a few more minutes until I reached a river; the place that it all began. I sat down as all the memories came flooding back. My eyes began to water again. As I sat in the snow thinking, a small fox walked up to me and sat down laying its head on my lap. I’ve always had a special way of communicating with animals.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡIqggeP9kmT 維尼
"Oh, hello,” I said to the fox as I patted its head.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡM03fMCmox1 維尼
The fox looked up at me revealing small clear blue eyes.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡehazat62wT 維尼
“You look like an old friend of mine,” I said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡxRck8Q9nWJ 維尼
The fox looked at me questioningly.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡghPXG9aO76 維尼
“Her name is Diamond. We met about 30 years ago…” I began.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ08yXD0eKUA 維尼
Chapter 28964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7D1OVHdZr2 維尼
Flashback8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡyr6FQg3QIg 維尼
Jay8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡuGS2J14HD4 維尼
"I wish mom would let me play games for longer," I said as I ran through the woods.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5dcWi1Rtn7 維尼
I wasn't running away, just wanting to be alone. There was a lot of snow. It was up to my knees.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9g4C6GXk5S 維尼
I ran deep into the woods and when I grew tired of running I slumped to the ground against a tree.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡvdbzgaz0pY 維尼
"I was almost done with that level," I said while punching the snow.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡTLTIa2lqBz 維尼
I sat back, and took a couple deep breaths to calm myself.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2mRJXCvSYn 維尼
"It's just a video game," I told myself, "it isn't that important."8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡfA3pmFmWfE 維尼
As I sat in the snow I heard a faint yelping. It sounded like it was coming from the small river near by. I listened closer. It sounded like it was in a lot of pain, and scared. I knew that whatever it was needed help.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡHllZcbteNw 維尼
I got up and started running toward the river. I was 40 feet away when I hit a patch of snow that went all the way up to my stomach. I pushed on knowing whatever was yelping, needed help. I was near the edge of the river when I saw a small yellow fox trying to pull itself out of a hole in the ice. I threw myself forward toward the shore, but tripped on a stump. I landed with my entire upper body on the ice. I could feel it cracking beneath my weight. I reached up and grabbed an overhanging branch to try to lift myself off the ice so it wouldn't break. Using the branch I shimmied out to where the fox was. I looked into the water and saw that the fox had slipped beneath the surface. I reached in and grabbed onto the fox. At that moment the ice beneath me broke. The water was frigid. I could feel my joints freezing up as I moved to the shore of the river. Luckily the river wasn't very deep so I could walk across the bottom. When I got to shore I took my jacket and wrapped the fox in it. I was cold and wet too, but the fox was in a worse condition than I. I ran home and burst through the door.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3mDoRTa40s 維尼
"MOM!" I yelled, "I NEED SOME HELP!"8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡL2UM74dsJV 維尼
"Yes dear?" She asked as she walked in from the other room.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡSqxIk7xVPq 維尼
Then she noticed the bundle I was holding and the little fox that was wrapped in it.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡeyj3WuSLYA 維尼
"Oh!" she said surprised.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7958CS72PN 維尼
My mom ran to the phone and made a call. A few minutes later a vet arrived to examine the fox.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡMvLjozrox3 維尼
The fox finally woke up while the vet was examining it. It growled, but quickly grew too tired.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡMFHoyQSzE5 維尼
"She needs to rest," said the vet.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡmBtde4YQH6 維尼
"Ok," I said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡIOUgGhJIKz 維尼
I loosely wrapped her in a blanket and carried her to the fire.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡrCcnZByueo 維尼
The vet left and my mom went up stairs. I was left alone by the fire place with the fox until a hatch opened in the wall, and a small golden retriever walked out.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡcq3zkLwNgh 維尼
"Oh, hello Lyra," I said8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡL9ipyXBKM5 維尼
"What's that little bundle next to you?" Lyra asked.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡVFs8IOlaGM 維尼
"Well, I rescued this fox at the river," I replied.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡwj11xnP4a1 維尼
The fox looked at Lyra confused.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡpAF1NhwTo9 維尼
"Wh-what?" the fox said wearily, "where did you come from?"8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡfhqavnbrne 維尼
"It's a long story," said Lyra, "I'll explain when you're feeling better. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some...work to attend to."8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡhVyiQdLxjs 維尼
Lyra went back through the hatch, and the fox looked up at me, confused.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡv7ulJ3fhqx 維尼
"So, you can understand us?" she asked.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡg7DNk06ir2 維尼
“I can,” I said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡRdMC4stu9U 維尼
“Where did that dog go?” she asked.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡcxTxCDo2X4 維尼
"A dog agency. I'll let Lyra explain how I found out that she is an agent. She loves story telling," I said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡO8pdaBzZPR 維尼
"Oh, well, I guess it must be safe to talk to you then," she said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡGCFq81elgo 維尼
We sat in silence for a couple hours watching the fire die. The fox had become much better.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡmTEACTaRoH 維尼
"Hey," I asked, "do you have a name?"8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡwBKKDGTXG6 維尼
"No. My mama was killed by hunters before she named me," she said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡyOY9YNm9GZ 維尼
"Oh, that's sad. How about Diamond," I said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡY6MEIibqAe 維尼
"Oh I like it," she replied.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡJvpXu7HBWC 維尼
"Good," I said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ850fVlAbuC 維尼
We sat together watching the warm glow of the coals until they finally went dark giving way to slow moving swirls of smoke that drifted up the chimney.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡMWhXjTkYqa 維尼
Diamond asked, "So, where did that dog go?"8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡSCRpE3X4dC 維尼
"You mean Lyra? She went to the International Dog Communication Agency, or I.N.D.C.A. for short," I replied.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡDIshShikvU 維尼
"Can I see it?" Diamond asked.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡBKlKBfGzbw 維尼
"I don't see why not," I said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡv0tGg9HcMH 維尼
I went over to where the hatch was and put my hand on the wall. There was a quiet buzzing sound and the hatch opened. I stepped in carrying Diamond. The hatch closed and the lift descended. When the doors opened at the facility Diamond's jaw dropped.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡNVkQl1mGcX 維尼
"Good evening Jay," said a greyhound that walked by.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡG2iNce0Hth 維尼
He suddenly froze.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡvAkgaKg6rq 維尼
"Is that a fox?" he asked.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡml6JcmAiyC 維尼
"Hello Norman. Yes, this is a fox," I replied.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡWbDvQ1axY7 維尼
Everyone stopped and stared at me.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9fwzL6uxgW 維尼
"Why is everyone staring at me?" I asked.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ROCUvqrZA 維尼
"Foxes are not allowed in the facility," said Norman.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ16Oj7UVrvQ 維尼
"Oh," I said, "well...um..."8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡVt29dLjLnv 維尼
"What is the meaning of this unconventional congregation?" asked a large gray husky as he walked over.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡPM2coSW6TP 維尼
"Hi Sergeant Pontiac, I brought a fox with me, and I had not been told that foxes were not allowed to enter," I said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡd4fXVTz8qS 維尼
"A fox? we'll talk about this later. As for the rest of you...GET BACK TO WORK!!"8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡwiLcYPLHjX 維尼
Everyone started to move away, and there was a lot of mumbling in the dissipating crowd.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡQX72Ug5cEF 維尼
"Jay, come with me please," said Pontiac.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡJqSBjdlLn6 維尼
I followed Pontiac to main office.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡowKFVVLovW 維尼
"Why did you bring a fox down here?" he asked.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡz2kEaoAubm 維尼
"Well, I saved this fox from the river, and I wanted Lyra to explain why I know you all can talk so I decided to visit her in her office," I said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ64o5T8dmno 維尼
"Speaking of Lyra, I was on my way to give her a promotion when I saw half of the workforce staring at you," Pontiac said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡNzy1Fp6HGC 維尼
"Really? Lyra is getting a promotion?" I asked.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0tZtDBwI6K 維尼
"In this one instance, you bringing the fox will be excused," he said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0LCA7G0vvv 維尼
"So, am I allowed to come back?" Diamond asked.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡafhjjC4YpN 維尼
"Yes," Pontiac said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡsGYa5nHdQ2 維尼
"Can I go and see Lyra now?" I asked.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡA3zU1WaHOQ 維尼
"Sure, I'll let her know you're coming," he said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡwrmceJIYXw 維尼
"Thank you," I said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8jaRqR4CeW 維尼
"Well, that was...interesting," said Diamond.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1sPw7w4frv 維尼
"Yea," I agreed.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡtGa1PUWVWp 維尼
I left Pontiac’s office and walked to the corridor that Lyra's office was in. I walked to room 189 and knocked.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡFgbKnBcjcL 維尼
"Come in," Lyra said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡjtzalSsQaj 維尼
I opened the door and walked in.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡiQ1z4BOK05 維尼
"Fancy meeting you here," said Lyra teasingly.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡdEF3YL32T3 維尼
"Yea, I don't come down here too often. Kinda hard to believe all this exists," I said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡgQ9BlhDaVz 維尼
"So, Diamond, I bet you are wondering why Jay knows about all of this," said Lyra.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡLo7tdqDI1x 維尼
"You bet," said Diamond, "and how'd you know my name."8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡXlIzjGh8u0 維尼
"That's easy. Spy cameras and microphones," said Lyra, "As for why Jay is allowed at our headquarters, It was two years ago..."8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡiwAqpas5j7 維尼
“Wait a minute...you bugged the house?” I interrupted.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡm097Qxw05n 維尼
“Um...maybe?” Lyra said.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡIzlVtAw12n 維尼
“Oh Lyra...what am I going to do with you,” I sighed.8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡW41Ekt4C6a 維尼
“As I was saying, As for why jay is allowed at our headquarters, it was two years ago…” Lyra began.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz3VjXm6jkB
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