Disclaimer: I do not own the 10k or any of its dear lovable characters. But if I did, I would have written and made the sequel a long LONG time ago.
A calm quite breeze blew across Brayden's face as she stood out on her balcony overlooking Kissing Town. How often she'd stood there on a night like tonight wishing more than anything to visit the places she could see from her high perch. How many times had she told her father about longing to see the other kingdoms, to see the places the great Virginia saw on her quest to save the kingdoms! Yet each time, he denied her. Why was he so overprotective? For the mayor of the city of love, he sure was short of compassion.
Brayden watched as a couple passing below paused to share a sweet kiss under an archway. All the romance made her sick. She couldn't stand it any longer! She wanted adventure! Something exciting! Anything but another marriage proposal from a love struck boy in town. It was time she took matters into her own hands. Tonight she would make her escape. She didn't need her father permission! She was nearly 19!
Brayden placed her carefully written letter on her bed. She didn't write where she was going, only that she wanted to see the kingdom the way Virginia, Wolf and Tony had years before. She grabbed her pack and stepped back onto the balcony. Then with one last glance over her city, she said goodbye to kissing town and climbed down her terrace onto an adventure all of her own.
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"Chris! Get up!"
Someone was shaking him. He growled. This is not what he wanted on his summer vacation. He opened his eyes lazily to see his mother's face staring down at him.
He slowly sat up and rubbed his face with his hands, "Huff Puff, what is it?"
Virginia smiled at her son's use of her Wolf's favorite expression. He was becoming more and more like his father everyday. They had the same thick dark hair, only Chris' was shorter and more unruly. And they had the same mischievous hazel eyes.
"Well?" Chris yawned stretching his arms.
Virginia's face changed to that of interest. "The king has a visitor to see you. He's been waiting for you all morning!"
Chris stared. A visitor to see him? He hoped it wasn't about the chicken coup he ransacked last week. He simple couldn't help himself! Those chickens were practically calling his name!
Virginia kissed his head before turning to leave. "Hurry up. I know how much you love staying with your grandpa here at the palace. But that is no reason to become lazy like him." Her blue eyes sparkled.
"Tell King Wendell and his guest I'll be right down, mother dearest." He said with an extravagant bow keeping his eyes to the floor until his mother left the doorway, laughing as she went. His mother was right. He did love staying with his grandpa. When he was in the 4th kingdom, he just felt more at home than in crowded New York. He could be himself here. He could let his tail hang out if he wanted to and no one would care. And he had his father to thank for that. For, it was his father that got the pardon for wolves all over the kingdom back when he met his mother 19 years ago. It was his favorite bedtime story when he was a small pup. Today the kingdom was as peaceful as ever. Although some would say that that was a sure sign a disaster was on the rise.
Chris brushed his tail and went down to meet his guest. His nose picked up no scent of chickens, so it couldn't be the chicken farmer. But then who was it?
He entered the throne room and gave a low bow to King Wendell. He didn't recognize the man beside Wendell, but his scent was somewhat a familiar one.
"Chris, I'd like you to meet Mr. Lovett, The mayor of Kissing Town." Wendell motioned to the middle-aged man at his left.
Chris gave another bow, "To what do I owe this most honorable visit?"
Wendell almost laughed. He was just like Wolf, that boy. He decided to leave so that the two could have some privacy.
"I'll leave you both to chat." He said slipping out the door to wait. However, He could still hear most of the conversation.
After a few minutes, Mr. Lovett stepped forward with eyes filled with concern. "I'm here today because I am in most desperate need of your help. It is a very important favor I must ask of you. King Wendell says you are the best tracker in the kingdom. Is this true?"
Chris felt a smile pulling at his mouth. He was quite good. His father had taught him very well. "What is it you need me to track, Mr. Lovett?"
The man let out a sad sigh. "My daughter."
Chris stood frozen. A girl? He wanted him to track a girl? He'd never been asked to track a girl before. Nevertheless, he was sure he could do it. In fact, it would be fun!
"Has she run away?" He asked in all seriousness.
Mr. Lovett began pacing the floor. "Yes, I'm afraid she's gone off just like she always said she would. I should have listened to her. Oh, what am I to do!" He threw up his hands in despair before covering his face with them.
"Where has she run off to?" Chris asked. His tail was already starting to twitch at the idea of a good hunt.
"'An adventure', Is what her letter says. She's always told me she wanted to see the places your mother saw on her quest to save the kingdoms. Your mother is her hero, you know. And now she's left me! She'll be attacked by giants or trolls, I just know it!"
"Do not worry, Mr. Lovett! I will find your daughter!" He barked excitedly. He knew all the places Mr. Lovett was referring to. This would be an easy chase.
"Thank you, my dear boy. I am most grateful. I will pay you handsomely what ever you like as long as you get her home to me in one piece!" Mr. Lovett shook his hand heartily.
"I'll get started right away!" Chris scratched his head, "Do you have something belonging to the girl that I could sniff?"
Mr. Lovett pulled a blue ribbon out of his velvet breast pocket and handed it to Chris.
He held it to his nose and breathed the smell in. Lilac oil! Sunshine! And a distinct scent belonging to only the owner of the ribbon. It was the most tantalizing thing he had ever sniffed! So soft and sweet, yet biting at the same time!
Wendell reentered the room and noticed the look on Chris' face. He knew that look. Yes, he'd seen it before many years ago. This couldn't be good.
Suddenly Chris let out a howl and took off full speed out of the castle. He smiled to himself as the ground flashed beneath his feet. He'd found the scent.Yes, this was going to be an easy chase indeed!
A/N: Well what do you think? My first 10k fic, so be nice. It's been a while since I've seen the series. But I'm refreshing my memory as I type this, thanks to whoever posted the thing on youtube. Sorry if this chapter is a little short. I promise the others will be longer. Thanks for reading! Now review!