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Chapter 1

I was tiny for an animal. I'm a desert fox but a smaller version. I am what most folks call a runt and I was different colored then the others. My fur was a light shade of red, more like a blondish-brown and I have no white spots anywhere. My hair was a straight medium brown, hanging loosely around my shoulder and back. My eyes were a light blue instead of the normal color, gold. I was adopted as a pet so I knew what humans did. I sighed slightly, looking through the cage bars. I wanted to be free and not locked up.

"Bill! Watch out!" the older women cried out.

The older man swerved, making everything rumble around in the back and my cage was thrown out of the car. I let out a small squeak, the cage landing hard onto the ground and tumble off of the highway and onto the desert floor. The cage door popped opened and I came tumbling out.

"Oof!" I cried out, landing on my stomach.

I stood up, shaking off my fur and grabbed my dress that was stuffed in my cage. I slipped it on, admiring it. It was a short Chinese like dress, ending at my thighs, a small hole in the back for my tail to poke through and it was sleeveless. There was no collar and the neck line dipped down, just showing the tops of my breasts. I really did like this dress. Good thing that this material is sturdy and not made of cheap stuff. I slipped on some flats that were re-enforced with leather. Like what cowboy boots have. I tied my hair up and squared my shoulders, making my journey towards where ever those glass shards are going. I had noticed them and who ever left those, went East. I wonder if was him. I haven't seen my friend in such a long time. I heard that he got lost somewhere on the highway. I took a step and started my journey towards the East.

~Time Skip~

I blinked, staring at the small town ahead of me. The town's name was...Dirt? What a weird name. I giggled to myself and suddenly, I heard a gun cock. I blinked, tilting my head back to see a desert lizard with pretty red-brown hair.

"Who are you?" she asked.

I liked her voice. It was nice sounding. I turned, bowing slightly, "Hello. I'm Nica."

She blinked, startled somewhat, "Um...okay. I'm Beans. Nice to meet you. Are you new around here?"

"Yes ma'am! I am."

"That would explain the way you're dressed." she said, looking my dress over.

I blinked, looking down at my clothes, "I'm quite sorry ma'am but where I'm from, this is how we dress. This is actually my favorite dress."

"I see...well come on. I am the Mayor of this town. I welcome you to Dirt."

"Thank you so much!" I said happily.

"I reckon that you should meet the Sheriff so you know who to go to when you're in trouble." She said, leading the way.

I chatted with her a bit more, before freezing, staring straight ahead. There, standing next to a Rattlesnake, talking like he belonged, stood my friend. He was my only friend and I use to be his. Tears welted up in my eyes as Beans and I got closer.

"Evening." Beans called.

"Evening B-" he started but then stopped, staring at me, "N-Nica?"

"I missed you!" I cried out, hugging him tightly.

"I missed you too Nica. But how?"

I pulled away, smiling widely, "The highway! It gave me freedom!"

"Well that's great!" He said.

"Ahem." a voice cut through.

Both me and him looked at Beans and the Rattlesnake.

"Rango...who is she?" Beans asked.

I could feel jealousy ooze off of her. I looked at my friend and said, "You're name is Rango now?"

"Yep! And Beans, this is my best friend Nica. We've known each other for a long time."

"Yeah, he's a dork so he's all yours Beans." I said, smiling.

Beans blushed slightly, her jealously gone.

"Ah right. Nica, this is Rattlesnake Jake. He'll be helping out around here."

"Pleasure to meet you!" I said happily, looking up at the tall Rattler, "And wow...you're tall."

He seemed taken back slightly and said, "Thank you?"

I giggled and poked Rango, "So where shall I be staying at?"

"Well, you will be rooming with Jake here since we don't have another room open right now." Rango said before getting smacked by Beans.

"Rango!"

"Ow! What did I do?" He asked.

"It is improper for a lady to stay with a man!" Beans hissed.

I waved my hands in front of me, "Oh no! I don't mind. I use to sleep in the same room as Rango and some of my other old guy friends. It's no problem."

Beans glared at me, causing me to squeaked and ducked behind Jake's coiled body. Beans then was giving a speech to Rango. Jake looked down at me, his golden-red eyes on me. I stared back at him, my own eyes wide. Then I blurted out, "You have pretty eyes. Eep!"

I slapped my hands over my mouth, a blush dusting my face. I could barely make out the blush the crawled over his face.

"Thank you little lady." he mumbled, then asked, "How come you're scared of Beans but not me?"

I blinked, tilting my head, "Why would I be scared of you?"

"Most folks around here is scared of me. They still haven't warmed up to me quite yet." he said, tilting his hat.

I blinked widely, "But why? You seem pretty nice to me."

He didn't say anything else then I heard Beans say, "Fine...she can room with him."

I paled slightly, looking at Rango. I saw Beans expression. It was only of sadness, pity, and slight horror. Did he tell her...about my nightmares? About what I do? I swallowed slightly and flashed them a smile, wrapping my small arms around Jake, "Looks like you're my sleeping buddy!"

He just grunted and pushed me off gently, slithering off towards...wherever snakes go. I looked back at Rango and Beans, "So where is this room?"