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Husky watched his unsuspecting prey swim closer and closer. When it was just close enough, Husky thrust forward the sharpened stick and speared the fish. He smiled at his skills and swam to the surface of the pond. As his head broke the surface, he did not gasp for air like "normal" people did when breathing air after a long swim. Husky was a fish +anima, which meant that he had several characteristics of a fish, one of which was gills. Another was a fish tail that gave him the appearance of a mermaid. Some people might think that having a power like this would be amazing and fun. But unfortunately they are wrong. Most of the people of Astaria, the kingdom Husky and his friends lived, thought +anima were monsters and freaks. Husky had been on display at a circus, trying to get enough money for food. They were treated like outsiders and prosecuted for what they were.

Husky pulled himself out of the water and changed back into his human form. His silver-blue hair was dripping with water but he didn't mind. He admired his catch. Or tried to. He only got to look at it for about half a second before the stick was yanked from his hand. "That should be enough." Nana said, "Great job, Husky!"

Husky didn't reply. Cooro licked his lips at the sight of so much food. "You would think that after eating nothing but fish for a week that I would start to get sick of it," he said, "but I'm not!"

"I am!" Nana compained, "I want some bread. The fresh baked kind you get as soon as it comes out of the oven."

Husky rolled his eyes. "Well I'm sorry I couldn't find any bread at the bottom of the pond. I'll look harder next time!" he snapped.

"'elax 'usky," Cooro said through a mouthful of cooked fish, "Eat!"

Husky sat down and nibbled on one of the fish. Senri picked up one of the fish as well. As Husky was eating his he felt an uncomfortable feeling, like the feeling you get when someone is staring at you. He looked around but could not see anyone. He shrugged and tried to shake off the feeling. When they had all eaten their fill (except Cooro, who's hunger never ended) they lay on their backs and stared up at the stars. Nana was blabbing on and on about a nearby town they could stay at and eat tons of fresh baked bread. "And it probably wouldn't cost that much," she said brightly, "With the money we still have from Husky's wig and jewelry-"

"Ughh!" groaned Husky, "Why do we keep spending my money! Why don't you three get jobs of your own and buy whatever you want with that money? I earned the money I have!"

Nana folded her amrs across her chest and pouted. "You're being so selfish Husky!" she said, "Share some of your money!"

"I have been sharing!" he said, "Remember at the last town when you took my money to buy that new dress!"

Nana blushed. "My old dress was getting worn out." she defended.

"Well then you should have gotten a job and gotten your own money!" Husky said sitting up, "What is it with girls and wanting to buy everything they see!"

He got up and walked over to the edge of the pond. He was careful not to let the water touch his toes as he rested on the grass. Stupid Nana, he thought, It is simple enough to get a job and get money and not having to keep stealing mine.

He laid down and let his eyes droop until he was in a deep sleep. His last thought was, I hate girls...