# Rising Anew-Chapter 6, part 2-

Author: VioletTiger
Tags: Anthro, Boys, Rising Anew, Squirrel, Tiger, Transformation, Violet Tiger, companions, furry, girls, hills, travels

#22 of Rising Anew

Rising Anew Chapter 6 continued  
  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The wind was gusting rather strongly as the two figures moved through the hills.&nbsp; The grass rustled in the gusts, spreading a soothing, yet eery, sound through the landscape.&nbsp; The moon cast her light generously, causing shifting shadows in the grass. A seperate shadow moved quietly in the prints left by the duo, stealing after them without a sound.  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Glancing back every now and then, Narcenac trudged along at a steady pace with Narina.&nbsp; He had sensed the eyes of something watching them.&nbsp; More a feeling than a certainty.  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;"Lets stop for the night Naree." he said.  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;"Ok love." Narina replied with a smile.  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Slowing to a trot, the two young tigers looked around for a suitable campsite.&nbsp; Narcenac wanted a place with shelter from the wind, but open enough for them to make a dash if necessary.  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;They came across a small hallow in the side of a hill.&nbsp; It was out of the wind and the shadows would help shelter them from the eyes of any passing humans.&nbsp; Narcenac spread out their blanket while he kept an eye on the hills surrounding them.

&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Silently, a shadow moved through the grass, staying low to the ground and watching the two figures moving through the shadowy hallow.&nbsp; The creature moved slowly, eyeing the two curiously.&nbsp; Moving to the edge, it sat in the cover of the grass, simply watching and waiting.  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Narcenac sat far in the shadows, listening to Narina's calm steady breathing.&nbsp; He had seen the figure move to the edge of the grass and had been waiting for it to make a move.&nbsp; They had been here for about two hours and he was tired of waiting.&nbsp; Staying hidden in the shadows, he slowly made his way around the side of the hill and into the grass.  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The quiet breathing told the shadowy figure that the two strangers were sleeping. Silently it stood, drawing a small knife, it stole forward.&nbsp; Just as its foot hit the sandy ground at the outside of the grass, a heavy paw fell on its shoulder.&nbsp; Its heart froze.  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;"Narina!&nbsp; Wake up!&nbsp; I found a little sneak!"&nbsp; Narcenac said as the young creature shook in his paw, kicking its legs wildly as it dangled a foot in the air.  
  

&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;"Letta Go me big striped meanie!"&nbsp; It shouted in a shrill voice.&nbsp; "I wasna doin nuffin!"  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Narina sat up with a start at the racket around her.&nbsp; Looking at Narcenac with a face full of bewilderment, she looked at the swinging little girl in his paw, wildly trying to jab at him with its sharp little claws.  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;"What is that?" she asked, her curiosity getting the better of her.  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;"I dont really know, i thought we were the only type of Narcomanta." he replied.&nbsp; "Settle down you little scruff or i will shave your fluffy butt with that little knife of yours."  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The young girl stopped wiggling and grabbed her bushy tail.&nbsp; "Tarsus be good!&nbsp; No shavin my rear!" she pouted as she petted her tail.  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Narcenac looked the creature over carefully.&nbsp; As he stared, he realized what kind of creature she might be. &nbsp;  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;"Your a squirrel arent you?" he asked with a bit of sting in his voice.  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Tarsus nodded and pointed to the ground. Narcenac set her down but kept a paw on her shoulder.  
  

&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;"What were you doing following us and trying to sneak into our camp like that with a dagger?&nbsp; I think you have a lot of explaining to do." He said flatly.  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Narina looked the girl over and marveled at how shiny the fur on her tail was. &nbsp;  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;"You know, it isnt nice to sneak up on people like that, especially the two of us.&nbsp; You look kinda tasty."&nbsp; she said, trying to hide her smile at her own joke.  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Tarsus grew wide eyed and the words spilled forwarth.&nbsp;&nbsp; "Please dont eaten Tarsus, was only wondering what you were, never seened a purple stripy one before, and Tarsus was thirsty a little, you has some waters that she wanted to barrows. too far to go to river under hill at nights."&nbsp; she chattered at an amazing speed.  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Narina and Narcenac both laughed happily at the little girl asking not to be eaten.&nbsp; Narcenac sat down beside Narina and told the young squirrel girl to sit as well.&nbsp; He handed her a bottle of water from his pack and smiled. &nbsp;  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Eagerly, Tarsus drank the water and sat looking at her two captors.  
  

&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;"Whata do with me?&nbsp; I go withen you stripy ones?" she asked.  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;"What!?!&nbsp; Oh no, dont you have a home to go back to?"&nbsp; Narcenac asked in suprise.  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Tarsus shook her head sadly.&nbsp; "Tarsus just follow peoples coming throughen the hills here and learned to take caren herself."  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Narina leaned back against Narcenac's shoulder and looked up at him with a smile. &nbsp;  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;"You know, we could always use a quick way through these hills, if she could stay hidden this long, she is bound to know a good way to get through here unnoticed."&nbsp; she said.  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Narcenac shook his head and sighed.&nbsp; With a nod, he agreed and laid back.&nbsp; The wind and stars drew his attention away as he lost himself in thought.&nbsp; This was going to be new, he would have to get used to having a runt of a little girl to take care of, and he was almost certain, she didnt eat meat.&nbsp; Feeding her would be a chore, not to mention...&nbsp; he and Narina wouldnt be having any more romance for a while.  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;"Alright, she can go, but she finds her own food, i dont think she eats meat like us.&nbsp; Now lets get a little sleep tonight and start out in the morning."&nbsp; he said grudgingly.  
  

&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Narina smiled and nuzzled him affectionately and then curled up beside him with her arm over his chest.&nbsp; Tarsus giggled a little and curled up at the back of the hallow with her bushy tail in her arms.&nbsp; With a sigh, Narcenac closed his eyes and went to sleep.  
  
&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The nightwind howled on as the three slept.&nbsp; The moonlight hiding them from unwanted eyes by casting the shadows over the hills.  
&nbsp;

Source: https://sofurry.com/s/ebQ4ZMb1
Part of the series Rising Anew
Previous: https://fse.anthro.fr/stories/143901-rising-anew-chapter-6-part-1.md
Next: https://fse.anthro.fr/stories/143946-rising-anew-chapter-7-part-1.md