My little Fox: The Heir

By Frost

Mia always knew she was as ordinary as a girl could be, living a life of bliss with her mother until the day she died. On her deathbed, her mother let her know that she was the illegitimate daughter of the ruling Wolf Clan king of the East.This was supposed to be a good news. Wasn't it? But that was not the case because soon she realised,she was the trigger of the curse that had awakened. The curse that was chasing her was because of the baby she was carrying in her womb from her husband, about whom she knew very little except the fact that he worked at the Wolf Embassy in the mortal world. Something was not right. The curse could only be evoked if there were any illegal 'blood ties' formed between the Wolf Clan of the East and the Fox Clan of the West. Scared, alone, afraid, and running from inevitable doom, the only logical conclusion her mind could come to was that ,if she was a wolf, her wolf husband,was in fact a fox in a wolf's hide.

• Language: English
• Publisher: supernovel
• Release date: Sep 5, 2023

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Chapter1- The Runaway Lady

The rain poured down heavily, matching the beat of the waves crashing against the shore.The orchestra almost silenced the hurried footsteps. A few miles back some hundreds of men with artillery scouted right after the direction of those footprints. Luck was on her side that her scent and trace got wiped by the heavy shower, or else it would be impossible to escape those hunting hounds. As her hurried steps took her to the highest peak, she could clearly see the search party narrowing down on her. She took a glance at the approaching barks, then looked below the splashing depths. With one hand over the foxtail ring she was wearing,and the other on her heart, she closed her eyes shut and jumped.

As she fell, visions from what seemed like a distant life flashed before her eyes. Mia in a bright blue floral dress, running around in the woods beside the hills. A laugh was ringing in her head. The one searching for her and running behind calling out her name "Mia.Mia... I got you this time``.And they both topple over the stream in each other's arms. Lost in the dreamy hazy eyes that sometimes changed color. Sometimes to purple, sometimes azure, often olive, at times ochre and more. She knew the love of her life was no ordinary man. He was an immortal, from the wolf clan, or so she thought. He kissed her head as he pulled them both out of the stream and then soared right through the clouds with her in arms. All she cared about back then was to be in those arms and giggle like she often did like a little girl. Her mother had given them her blessing. She couldn't wait to be the beautiful bride to her handsome husband.

She remembered the night they got married. She even thought how could her life be so perfect. She felt like she was in a dream and never wanted to wake up from it. But things started changing soon after their marriage. She hardly got to see him until one day he vanished with no trace. One mountain after another has been falling over her ever since. She had almost lost count of all her problems by then, it were just too many.

As the thoughts passed, tears rolled down her cheeks, but before it could fall ,a familiar hand with the familiar scent wiped it away and pulled her up close. She was so relieved, shocked, confused and angered at the same time that she dared not open her eyes. But she held onto his robe with all her might.

A flash of brilliant light appeared at that instance engulfing the darkness and the girl within it. For a few seconds the pursuers went blind with the brilliance. By the time they uncovered their eyes it was all gone and once again darkness enveloped them along with the downpour.

Wasn't that the signature escape light technique of the fox clan? One of the men shouted his lungs out.

The hunter was right. Immediately go back to the castle and report the incident The lead horseman commanded as another galloped their way away at full speed towards the ruling mortal kings' castle.

We must look around a little bit more for anything that might seem useful. Keep your minds and eyes alert. Anything could be evidence. Nothing can be missed He instructed the rest on foot.

Remember we have immortals involved here. The ancient curse cannot be allowed to reign loose. The peace between the West and the East, if broken, will toll the heaviest on us mortals. Observed the elder in the group reminiscing.

Yes sire Echoed through the ranks as they got busy with the crisis at hand.

Chapter 2-The foxes and the wolves

Centuries have passed in peace with the Fox Clan domineering over the West and the Wolf Clan ruling the East. The lines have always been strict between the borders. Not even an inch of foot was set on the other side without permission.The rules were set crystal clear. The human world in between was the exchange place for trade and other official affairs. There were some rare ceremonial gatherings between the two Immortal Clans . But they were numbered and happened after ages. There was no regular contact between the members of the two clans unless official or urgent. It was basically due to fear of the Law of the Land that forbade them from forming any sort of 'blood-ties' between the clans. It was no ordinary law. It was the law written on the Seal of Destiny and whoever dared to disobey, would be afflicted with a terrible curse that would haunt them for eternity. Even the people from the human realm were cautious enough to uplift and guard this law as nobody had forgotten the bloody massacre that had happened a few centuries ago. The horror was still fresh in the minds of the immortals and history of the humans.

The immortal hunters had been quick enough to tip the mortal king about the presence of this unforgivable law breaker. Not only that, he was informed that the Mirror of Knowledge has already detected manifestation of the curse in certain places of his kingdom. The situation was desperate. If he was unable to trace the defaulter, there would soon be immortals from both lands filling up his kingdom and the clashes they would engage in would be doom for the humans in the area. That day the scouts were almost able to catch up with the female around whom there was news that the curse was noticed. But at the nick of time she was kidnaped by someone belonging to the Imperial Fox family. This they could identify by the escape technique he used. This was now even more complicated. Was the Fox Clan responsible for this felony? And the question was why had the curse not manifested all at once. There were too many riddles.

News of the offense had reached both the clans as well. There was an atmosphere of rage, uncertainty and suspicion.

The situation was especially tricky at the Fox Clan as they were now being called in league with the offender. The king had called all his nineteen sons in his presence for this purpose. They all came in and paid their respect to their father and then took their respective seats.

I believe you all are well aware of the situation about offense against the Law written in the Seal of Destiny? The king asked.

Yes father replied the princes in unison.

You might also be aware that our imperial family is being accused of being an ally of the offender? He enquired.

Father, it surely is a conspiracy Said first prince enraged

It sounds more like a rumor spread by those wolves Put in the fifth Prince bluntly.

But the escape routine was witnessed by the entire scouting team from the human world. Do you still believe the wolves might be behind it? The king pressed.

There was silence in the room followed by whispers and each glaring at the other.

Precisely, my reason for calling you all here today was to ask you in person if anyone knows or has seen anything unusual. I wanted to be sure that sons were not part of whatever is coming. I hope none of you have forgotten what happened centuries ago. We must work together, if need be, along with the wolves to eradicate this crime. Am I understood? The king asked in a heavy, stern voice.

Yes, father echoed through the Hall of the Royal meeting place.

Chapter3-You are my hope

"Mia! Mia. Are you alright? Lin asked, very concerned as he put on a pile of hay.

Mia opened her eyes. Stared blankly at him for some time and then began hitting him with both her hands. He didn't move. He silently took all her blows. She went on hitting until she broke down in his arms and began to cry pathetically.

Where were you Lin? Where have you gone? Then she suddenly pushed him aside and asked suspiciously tell me honestly. Are you really from the Wolf Clan?

Mia.It shouldn't have mattered which Clan I was from. Neither you nor I knew that you weren't a human. We both thought you were mortal but it did turn out you were from amongst the wolves after all Lin tried to explain.

Mia stared at the tall handsome figure in front of her. His hair flowed like flowers in the spring breeze, his smile danced like the mountain river. He was what perfection would look personified.

But why? Why did you lie to me? You aren't from the wolves. You are not. The curse wouldn't have been evoked otherwise. Why did you lie to Lin? Why? What are we going to do now? There is nowhere to run Mia was beating her hands against his chest once more as she went down in distress on her knee.

I have my reasons Mia. My missions. I had thought we would have a lifetime together where we could discuss all that. I thought it didn't matter whether or not I even was an immortal , for you Lin looked at her with questioning eyes.

It didn't. It still doesn't. But look at what it has got us into. Lin, you have no idea what happened to me in these past few days. These eyes have seen horrors I shake even to mention it to you Mia was dead serious at this point.

I know Mia. I am so sorry you had to go through all these alone because of me. Trust me Mia, if I had even the slightest knowledge about your father, I would never ever have come near you, even though it would have tormented me for eternity. I am really sorry He said as he looked down at Mia's baby bump. Mia instantly caressed it with both her hands and replied

Never.i will never be sorry for my baby. Nor am I sorry for our love She stood up facing him What I am sorry about is the turmoil the baby will have to face because of us. The blood that rushes through our veins. Our forefathers. For no sin of ours, we have been eternally cursed She sighed heavily whatever are we going to do now Lin. ?

I wish I knew that answer Lin replied helplessly but I promise Mia I won't give up that easily. I will fight fate if I have to, but I will fight till my last breath Lin held both her hands in his and kissed For now I will take you to the sacred Sea. There is the ridge between the living and the dead. You will be safe for the time being. I will seal your aura too. Take this He gave her a blue scarf Never take it off. You do have your foxtail ring on, right? He flipped her hands and checked Good. Good. Never take it off. This way I will be able to find you no matter where you are

But Lin, where will you be going? Mia felt lonely once again.

To find an antidote for this curse. I will visit the Ancient Tree of knowledge. We hardly know much about this curse. Everyone is too afraid even to talk about it . But we need to learn more about the enemy we are fighting. Only then can we have a fair chance

But Lin. We might not have much time left. Nobody ever heard about anything that could undo the curse. That is why it is so feared in all the realms. I don't want you to waste our last few days wandering here and there for something that might not exist Mia was clearly disheartened.

"Mia.there are many things which seem different apparently but as you dig deep, something else unearths altogether. Everybody remembers what the curse unplugged centuries ago but why, where or even what is it all about, no one knows, nobody cares. Even I was indifferent to it. But now it's personal. Mia, trust me, you too must not give up. Where there is a will, there surely will come a way. For our family, for our baby, we must not give up. You understand? Lin held up her chin as Mia nodded, agreeing eagerly. Tears of happiness rolling down her cheeks. She had given up all hopes, but this slight flicker in the dark made her smile again.

Chapter 4-At the foxes' headquarters

As Lin came out of the Hall after the meeting his father had held, he let out a deep sigh. He was the seventh Son of the Fox king. After sealing Mia in the ridge, he had come home to pack some essentials for his trip to the Tree of knowledge, but his father had called him and his brothers for this urgent meeting.

Where is brother Lin? asked a sleek young fox as he rolled right at his feet.

"Busho what are you at again. If you so badly want to be a stray fox I can leave you in the human realm. There are plenty of them, '' Lin jokes.

"No.No no. I just like to mimic your elegance and your grace. I am just a humble bird you see, if you had not rescued me back then, those wolves would have torn me to pieces' ' The fox turned into a parrot and then into a handsome young man.

Ah.don't mention Lin tried to drive him away and go off to his destination, but he would not budge.

Why can't I come along? He asked

Because the road is too dangerous, Lin replied.

If only I had been a fox, you would not have said that Boshu blackmailed him . Where is this dangerous place you are going to anyway?

I will be going to the Tree of knowledge to learn more about this curse that has got everyone worrying Lin half lied. Then he half heartedly agreed to take Boshu along ok.come along. But i will not be responsible for you

I will. I will be responsible for myself He clapped and chirped happily.

Before leaving, Lin went to meet a very old lady on her deathbed.

Lin.you have come. What news do you bring? Did you find the pendant? She asked as she stood up eagerly.

Nana. Don't stress. I haven't found it yet. Something big came up. The curse has been evoked. Things have become very complicated. I will not be able to disguise amongst the wolves for the time being. But as I promised, I will bring back that pendant for you. I will He patted the lady's head lovingly as he lowered her down to lie down.

Ah.ok ok. Take your time. Be cautious She patted his hand ahh.tell me about your beautiful wife then. How is she? I haven't seen you much since you got married She urged as she smiled.

Ssshhhh! Nana. Slower. You know you can't tell anybody about my marriage. You are the only one in this palace that even knows about it He looked up to check if anybody was nearby. She is fine now. These last few days have been rough. Pray for us Nana, won't you

Of course I will. Everything will be alright. Why has it been rough Lin? She asked.

Can't tell you now. Even I need some answers. I will tell you the next time I come visit. Alright? He winked at her.

Ok.if you say so She replied and then suddenly her eyes changed. She held Lin's hand in an iron tight grip as she levitated. Her eyes were totally black with just a red spot. Her hair had turned red too. Her body changed into a canine-like shape in silhouette and then her head started twisting at an unusual angle and she started talking in a completely different voice. It was more like a chorus. It said

The clenching of the chest doesn't stop. Neither does the coiling of the blood. The veins seem to be rupturing with force, with no ailment known. The sickness of the being is difficult to fathom, that has left behind its roots in another kingdom. How the song ends, how the story goes, is anybody's guess because nobody knows. The howling might stop, the stars might shine once more, the game of waiting will pass in labor. The question you ask, the truth you seek, might leave you startled, unable to speak. Look carefully, look inside to cope, when home seems like a distant hope.

Then suddenly the colors went away and the lady's limp body fell right on the bed with a thump.

Nana.Nana.are you alright. Nana. What happened? Nana. Somebody help. Help Lin yelled, almost terrified from what he witnessed.

The maids ran in and somebody ran to fetch the doctor. The news spread and other members of the family rushed in too. The doctors checked her up and said she seems to be ok. She is just sleeping. A very deep sleep indeed. What had exactly happened? Who was with her?

I was with her Lin came forward and explained what had happened.

It's the oracle. It hadn't happened to her for ages. What exactly did she say? asked an elderly aunt, very concerned.

I don't remember clearly, but something like And Lin told them a portion of what he had heard. The moment he heard the oracle, he knew there were secrets hidden in the message. He cautiously chooses to hide the majority of it, only revealing a portion to the audience.

People heard with great attention. Lin got assured by the doctor that his Nana would be alright, but she might sleep in for some days or maybe years. That would totally depend on her and that the doctor could do nothing about it. After this he left immediately without wasting any more time. Now he had some verses that might be a sneak peek into the future. And if you knew about the future, you might be able to change it. This increased his hope and courage Hold on Mia. I will get us out of here He murmured as he flew past over the ridge towards his destination, The tree of knowledge, with Busho in tow.

Chapter 5-Cautious Wolf King

At the Wolf camp the situation was very intense. The entire palace had gathered for this important meeting.

"Hail The King '' echoed through the Hallway as the Wolf king made his way to his throne.

The people in his presence included all the ministers, his children and queens.

"What do we have