The fans have spoken: the story will continue! Many people wanted to know what came next for our Trainer-turned-Vulpix, so here it is! Note: from now on, I will be writing from his point of view, for a more contained experience. Enjoy!

Cold… Quiet… Dark…

I slowly wake, feeling very stiff, as if my body doesn't feel right somehow. A brisk breeze ruffles against my fur, sending another spike of chill through my tiny body. I can feel my inner flame protesting, flickering and threatening to go out. I try to open my eyes, to banish the darkness from my sight, but I can't; something is keeping them closed, as if they were sealed shut. I feel my mouth part and air escape in some sort of cry or whimper, but no sound reaches my ears; they are blocked, or maybe sealed as well. I curl up into a tiny ball, trying to escape the stinging wind, but the cold pierces through me.

Suddenly, I notice slight vibrations under me; soft at first, but growing stronger. Some…thing must be coming, and whatever it is feels larger than me. I hold my body very still, in case it's a predator, but the cold wind makes me tremble slightly. Wait… it's stopped. No, it's changing direction; the vibrations moving around me. Is… is it circling me? Trying to size me up for its dinner?

As the source moves upwind, the cold breeze dies down, letting my tiny body recover from its assault. Curious, I uncurl slightly and raise my head, my nose twitching as I sought some sort of scent from the large thing. Whatever it was, it was clearly alive; I could smell heat and slight smoky hint, among other things I didn't recognize. My inner flame quivered in response, begging me to go closer. I uncurled some more and tried to stand, but my body was too weak and I collapsed again. Still, I held my head up and crawled toward it, making quiet mewling sounds as if pleading.

As the scent got closer, a sudden jolt knocked me down again, and the vibrations from the thing stopped; maybe it sat or lay down? I crawled close, feeling the heat increase and bolster my strength. Then, I felt something tickling my nose; similar to my own fur when I curled up, but coarser. Could…could this be… my Meema? I thought. The creature didn't move; it appeared to be waiting for me to do something, though what, I didn't know.

Then, a new scent wafted by my nose, a slight sweet and sour smell, causing my tummy to rumble. I inched toward it, finding the source to be some small bump against the rough fur. My tummy rumbled again, stronger this time, so I opened up my mouth and bit down on the bump. A cool, creamy liquid slid down my throat; it tasted so good, I bit down harder, trying to get as much as possible. I drank and drank until my tummy bulged before I let go, feelings of pleasure rippling through me. Then, I realized the creature was shaking next to me, for some reason; I didn't care though. My full tummy slowly lulled me back to sleep, so I moved a little closer into the fur and curled up again. As I dropped off, I felt a course, wet object stroking my head; the sensation soothed me even more, and I was out like a light in moments.

Thus begins his new life as a newborn Vulpix. Who is the mystery creature? What will happen to our protagonist next? Find out next time!

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