Once they were outside, Keelo called everyone over and told them what was going to happen. Most of them were happy others not so much. They all transformed into their original form they were in. "Wow! So beautiful. Arctic foxes. Everyone is different like each little snowflake." I said. Keelo spoke not knowing I could understand him in that form. "I never knew anyone would think of us that way." Then I said, "Why not? You look like the most beautiful creatures I have seen in winter." Keelo was shocked. "You can understand us? Umm yes. That's not normal?" "Well no ordinary human can. We are animals after all." "I guess so. If I would have known I can talk to foxes, I would have done it a long time ago. I only saw a glimpse of one before they ran away." "Haha. Yeah those little guys. I know who you mean. Those ones are just kiddo's. For some reason only certain ones weren't cursed." "I'm glad. Wait. Can I only talk to you who have been cursed? Or can I talk to any fox?" "Well lets test it out. Quinn bring your little sister over here." "yes sir. Come with me Camila. Uncle needs to see us." She she walked with her brother. "This is Camila. She isn't cursed. She is 4 years old. Camila say Hi. We need to know if she can understand you." "Hello big sis." "Hello Camila. Camila has a white and light pink color fur. Wow I can understand all foxes I guess. I see. Do you mind if I talk to Camila sometime?" "yes." said Camila. "That would be fine." said Quinn. "OK Everyone. You can go to your human form now. Neve I have something to tell you." said Keelo. I wasn't expecting what he would tell me. "What is it?" He told me this. "You and your brother will be living with us from now on." "What?! I don't feel so good."
Neve wasn't feeling so good. Wren was next to her so he noticed. "Hey Neve! You ok?!" I feel a little light headed. Wren caught her before she fell. Wren called for Quinn. He came and picked Neve up and laid her down in the bed she stayed in before. Wren came by to make sure she was ok. "Yeah she's fine." said Quinn. "I think this might have been too much information at once." They both stayed with her until she was able to wake up.
Keelo and Frostine came in the room to check on Neve. "How is she doing?" said Frostine. "Well, she is still breathing." said Quinn. "Looks like she fainted. A lot of information to take in at once." Keelo went over and touched her forehead. "Yeah. Looks like she will be ok. Wren. Why don't you stay with Neve. Quinn and I have some business." "Yes uncle." Frostine walked out as well.
Hey Neve. Its Wren. I don't know if you can hear me but, I am your cousin. I envy any man who would take you as his wife. You are really beautiful. I don't see why those villagers didn't like the way you looked. I was the one that first spotted you when we found you in the forest. Me and cousin Quinn were fooling around in our fox form until we spotted you and your little brother. We almost lost you. Uncle and some others brought you back. Luckily your brother was fine. Just a little cold. Wren held Neves hand until night came. He ended up falling asleep holding her hand.
"Night came and I started to wake up slowly. I felt warmth and looked to see who was there. At first I was startled cause I didn't remember where I was. Then I remembered. 'Oh yeah. Im living with foxes now.' I said in my head. I touched Wrens hand and wren slowly woke up too. He was half asleep at first." "Neve?" "Yes Wren, its me." "Neve!" Then he was fully awake. "Thank God your awake! I will go get uncle Keelo!" "I sat up trying to remember what happened then my head hurt. Ow. My head hurts. I held my head."
Keelo came by with Quinn and Frostine. "Hello Neve. How you feeling?"
said Keelo. "At first I flinched at his voice, then relaxed." "Sorry Neve. Didn't mean to scare you." "Its fine. I have a headache." "I'm going to touch your forehead ok?" said Keelo. Neve nodded. He touched her forehead and said, "You have a little bit of a fever. You need to rest a little more." O-Ok." said Neve and laid down. "What happened? Last thing I remember is looking at pretty foxes and then fainted." "Do you remember who those foxes were?" Yeah. All of you guys right?" "Yeah. I never saw Frostine's form. Can I see it soon?" "That is up to her I'm afraid." Frostine said, "Neve. The only one who has seen my true form is Keelo and my family. If you want to see my form, we would have to do it in secret. Keelo was shocked at first too. He still married me. His love never changed for me." "No matter who or what you are, I will love you always Frostine." "Uncle get a room." Joked Quinn. "Sorry sorry." uncle chuckled. "Hey Keelo? Can I talk to you alone please?" I said. "Sure." 'I wanted to know who he was to my dad.' Then everyone went out.
"So what did you want to talk to me about little one?" "I have a few questions as of right now. I may have more in the future." "OK I will only answer a few. You need rest." "Ok. First question. Who were you to Dad? I want to know, because you look similar to dad is all I am asking." I am actually not full blood, but we had the same mom. We are half brothers. So you get your looks from your mom then? Yeah I guess we did. I got my hair from my dad though." "Is grandma still alive?" "Yes actually she is alive and well. Would you like me to introduce you?" "Yes please." He went out to find Frostine and said, "Frostine? Could you go get mom please?" "Yes I will." "Thanks." Then he came back in my room and I said, "I wish I knew more about moms family too. If her parents are still alive, or if she had siblings." "I'm sure she did. Maybe in a few years you and your brother can go back to the village and find out." "I would like too. I had friends in that village." "I know. You said you had more questions? Yeah. I saw this place is a village too. Are all of you family? Or are some of them friends." "Oh sorry. you probably thought we had a big family huh? No some of us are just neighbors and friends. Last question for now." I said. "How many siblings did dad have? Is it just you?" "Actually no. He has twin sisters and a little brother. All of them are full blood except for me." "Do you have any full blood relatives?" "I did. I had a little sister. She died with your dad when he was on a business trip. I hate to ask you this but, did your dad say where he was going for a trip before you heard of his death?" "No. Just that he had business with someone. He wouldn't tell us who." "I see. Well I guess we wont know for awhile. OK. OH looks like mom is here. After you two talk, get some rest ok?" Thanks uncle. Sure.
"Can I talk to Neve alone please?"" Yes mom." Frostine and Keelo left them alone. "Hello Neve. I'm sure Keelo has told you. I am your grandma. I was your fathers and uncle Keelo's mom. My name is Viola. You can call me either grandma or Viola. Which ever is easier." "Thanks Viola. That's a pretty name. Oh and did you meet my brother Lucia?" "Yes I did. He is a sweetie pie. He looks just like your mother." "You knew my mother?" "Yes when I went on business trips, I went off to visit your mom. Last time I was there you were really little. About 4 years old." "I hate to tell you, but mom died." "I know sweetie." "What am I going to tell my brother when he asks about mom and dad? I don't really know how dad died. He will blame himself for moms death." I said Crying. "Its ok dear one." "I have something to ask. You might not want to answer, but when you are ready you can. If you want. What happened to dads father? Keelo told me he and dad had the same mom but different dads." "Yes that is true. His father passed away. Your father never got to know him. I have shown him pictures." "Where is the husband you have now? Can I meet him?" "I'm afraid not dear. He went missing the probably around the time your dad died." "I'm sorry." "Its fine dear. You should get some sleep." "Hey Viola? Could you stay with me till I fall asleep?" "Yes dear. I will." "Thank you. Hey Viola? It looked like we have the same hair. Looks like we do. How about that. Oh also I noticed you have the same color eyes as uncle." "Yeah. I love my pink eyes. They look good on Keelo as well. It goes good with his green hair he got from his dad." Hehe. I chuckled. Then I was starting to get tired and whispered, "Thank you Grandma as I fell asleep." "Poor girl. Doesn't know what her destiny holds. What a destiny for a little girl."