After breakfast, I didn't really want to stick around the orphanage. I mean why would I. All I get there is a bunch of of bullying and hatred. I asked Mrs. Otterton if I could go for a walk around town. She said I could go as long as I take someone with me. Normally I would hate to do that, but thankfully I had a trump card.

Flash the sloth.

We left the building and went of in the city. Well, I did at least. I couldn't tell if Flash liked me or not, but he was always willing to go out with me. Of course he just wanted to to the ice cream shop down the road. Which I didn't mind, cause that gave me a few hours to go and do whatever I want. As he slowly walked down to the ice cream shop, I made my way to the city. For some reason I loved going on walks in the city. Or anywhere really. I know, being a fox, I face hatred wherever I go, but being able to see many different walks of life and all the amazing things that go on fascinated me.

As I walked down the street, I saw the usual shops that had been there for years. However, there was a new store. I grocery store had just opened up downtown and was just opening their doors. You don't get to see many new things here, and I usually know everything that goes on here, so I decided to stop inside for a bit.

As I walked into the store, I realized that it was a new organic food store. I guess it's a pretty good idea to have one of those in the city. Gods know that a health food place could be good for this place. As I walk through the isles, it became pretty clear how new the store was because the shelves where all still being stocked up. There where a bunch of people in the back of the store, most of which looked like farmers finished up their transactions and moving in there products. I've never left the city before so I haven't seen many farmers aside from the stereotypes you see in books or movies. However, if this was any indication of what they are like, it's safe to say all farmers are bunnies. The store had been full up them, bringing in fruits and vegetables and other products of that sort. It was almost comical to see.

Well, sense I'm in a store, I might as well guy something. I thought to myself. I didn't have much money. It's not like I got an allowance, let alone a job, but I've gotten pretty good at finding loose change around while on my walks or doing my chores in the orphanage. Chances are it was dropped by one of the other kids, but hey it's their loss. At least i put it to use. I walked down the isles looking for something that interesting to have. I got to a row that had organic candies and chocolates. I found a small chocolate bar that was made with all these organic and 'healthy' ingredients. And they where very expensive.

So it's going to be that kind of store, I thought to my self in disgust, only the rich can live healthy lives, while the poor get shitty food in order to kill us off faster. Figures.

"Hey! What are you doing over there!?" A voice shouted from down the isle.

I looked up from the candy bar in my hand and spun my head around to notice a horse in an apron starring daggers at me. I dipped my head down with a sigh. Of course. I should have seen this coming. This would always happen to me whenever I go into store. They will spot me think I'm stealing something then either throw me out or call the cops and make a big scene of things. Why did I think this place would be any different. Maybe cause it's new. I don't know.

The horse started walking up to me in an aggressive manner. "I asked what you're doing here, fox?" He got right up to my face and grabbed onto my arm with the chocolate bar and held it up. "You where trying to steal this weren't you!?"

At that moment all my defenses went up and I tried to get free and run out of there. They was no point trying to explain myself to him, it's not like he would listen to me anyway"Let go of me!" I shouted at him already dropping the chocolate.

"Oh no you don't. I'm not going to let you just walk away with your crimes, fox!"

At this point I'm start to get mad. There's only so many times I can take being called 'fox'. I finally let it out and shout at the top of my lungs, "I said let me go you stubborn JACKASS!"

And now the horse was fuming and the rage in his eyes where burning. He then picked me up by the wrist and held me against the isle rack. "What did you say to me!? You better learn to respect your elders you little brat!?" At this point I started to realize two things. One being that this guy has way to many issues to be working in customer service, and two I'm about to be punched in the face.

His fist was balled up and he was slowly raising it up. Fear starting to rise within me and I close my eyes ready to except the inevitable.

Then I heard a voice.

"Excuse me sir? What seems to be the problem hear?"

My eyes popped open and we both looked over to see a short, slightly chubby, middle aged bunny. He was standing there with a concerned look on his face addressing the horse.

"I caught this 'fox' trying to steal some candy."

"I WASN'T STEALING ANYTHING!"

"Don't you try to change the story here brat."

"You're the one changing the story here jackass!" The horse and I were going back and forth about the event that just happened. Again the bunny interrupted us.

"Ok, lets all just calm down now. I'm sure there is an explanation to all this. Let's just find out the whole story now." A bit of hope was starting to spark inside of me. I wanted so badly to just get out of this situation.

The horse, however, wanted his own justice. "What's there to find out!? All foxes are thieves and criminals, and this one is no different!"this horse was starting to sound bias, it was almost funny. If it hadn't been for the fist squeezing my arm.

The bunny walked a little closer trying his best to reason with the enraged mammal. "Now look, I'm not going to say I'm too fond of foxes either. I mean, I am a bunny after all," he gave a quick chuckle to emphasize his own joke before clearing his throut, "but I don't think holding up this young fox and making a scene in front of all these people and security cameras will look good on your part to law enforcement." The horse finally noticed all the eye that where on them and how bad of a position he looked to be in. "So how about you set down the fox and all just settle this like adults, alright?"

After thinking over his options, the horse finally calms himself and sets me down while still keeping a hold of my wrist to ensure I didn't go anywhere. Smart on his part, cause I was ready to bolt. The bunny, relieved the confrontation had cooled down, came up to me with his hand out. "Alrighty, now how's about you return what you stole?"

I was annoyed by the arrogance of this bunny for just assuming I was the one at fault, and I let it show in my voice. "I didn't steal anything."

The bunny tried again to get the answer he wanted by trying to sound more stern. "Now look, son, there is no reason to make this harder then it needs to be. You were couldn't red pawed, so just hand over what you took and we can forget this ever happened."

"I'm telling you I wasn't stealing anything! I came in here and picked up a candy bar. I wanted to buy if but I didn't have the money. Before I could put it back this jackass grabbed me and started throwing accusations just like you did! And now there if the candy bar on the floor that I was accused of stealing and yet here I am still being accused for just being a fox and nothing else." At this point I was starting to shake with anger. I was getting so sick of being accused of things I didn't do. Why is it always me, I thought. Just because I'm a fox. My explaining was pointless. I know no one would believe me. It was only a matter of time till the police got involved and they had to call the orphanage to come and take me home. And of course once they saw that flash wasn't with me I would get into every more trouble with Mrs. Otterton.

As I was the look ok suprise on the bunnies face. I could tell right there it was over for me. I started to brace myself for the hellstorm that was about to come...any second now...

But it didn't happen...instead the bunny walked over and picked up the candy bar. "Sir, how much for this chocolate bar?"

All I could do was stare at the bunny in confusion. What was happening?

"$4." The horse said with the same confusion in his face that I had. The bunny they pulled out his wallet and rummaged through it looked for some money.

Seriously, what is going on?

The bunny then handed the money to the horse and he hesitantly took it. "I'm sorry for the inconvenience sir." The bunny said with a warm smile. The horse said nothing for a few minutes just looking at the bills in his hand. Finally he looked up, nodded to the bunny and walked back over to the cash register. After he was a few feet away, the bunny turned towards me with a smile. He walked up to me and held it out to me. "Here you go son."

What?

AN: Hmmm, I wonder who the bunny is? Well you will find out on the next chapter, for now ill let you wonder what will happen next. I will soon get some more happy moments into the story and it will start to get better for Nick. I'll get the next chapter up next week. hope you guys are enjoying so far and you stay toned for the future.