Chapter 09

Author's Note: I'm going to deviate from the story again. Forgive me if I do this too much. I've got Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, but that's okay. If you're a fan of my story, then you probably have it too. :)

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Mander the Squirrel suddenly realized that she was no longer in Mossflower woods. She was in a quiet suburban neighborhood. She looked around. There was a car parked in front of each house, and there were a couple of curious humans staring at her. She found that she was standing on the doorstep of someone's house. She rang the doorbell.

"I'm coming, Mander. Just a second!" she heard someone say from inside. A moment later, the door opened, and she was greeted by Yuoo, the Fennec fox.

"Hi, Mander. Please, come in."

"Who are you?" Mander asked, confused.

"Oh, that's right. You don't recognize me as a fox*. It's me, Jesse," replied Yuoo.

[ * Author's Note: In my first draft of this story, when referring Yuoo, I often called him a vixen. That was before I found out that the word vixen means "female fox." Oops.]

Mander studied the fox for a second, and then said, "Oh Jesse, it is you. Your glasses give you away. So, I guess this means that you've written us both into another fan fiction?"

"Yeah, come in and take a look."

Inside, Yuoo and Mander were sitting at Yuoo's computer eating nachos, reading exactly what you're reading now.

"Whoa," said Mander, "This is freaky. This story says exactly what I'm saying."

Yuoo went to the keyboard and began typing:

Hey everyone. I'd like to introduce someone to you. Mander the chocolate-loving squirrel is based on a friend of mine. She's actually Amanda, the hyperactive, chocolate-loving culinary student.

"WHOO-HOO!" yells Mander.

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"Mander, I have a favor to ask of you. Would you like to write the next chapter of this story? You see, school has started, and I've hit a brick wall with this story."

"I'd like to, Yuoo, but I'm really busy. I've got school, and I'm writing several stories myself."

"Hmm. Well, I'll have to put this story on hold for now. Later on, if you have time, you can write the next chapter. If not, that's fine too. I can continue it."

"Okay."

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Until next time. That's for reading!

[I'll have to put this story on hold for a long time, but I'll try to continue it eventually.]