Chapter 3: Complete Chaos

Ruby drummed her fingers on the fancy, long wooden table. She was staring up at the fancy lights that hung over the table. She stared at the seats next to her that her family used to sit in. Usually at this time, her father would asked about archery practice. Zenghui would reply casually, saying that he did very well, but needs to learn much more.

Ruby looked over at her mother's seat. She would always ask her what fun thing she did that day. Ruby would always say that anyday with her brother was a fun day.

She snapped out of her daydream of it when she heard Valerie scream in the kitchen. Ruby got up and went in the large kitchen. Valerie was panicking. She had put the roast in the oven for a few seconds and when she looked to see if it was done, it was on fire!

Valerie kept pacing back and forth. She didn't see any fire extinguisher! Then she went to the sink. She got a pail and went to fill it with water, but water didn't come out of it. Instead it was oil!

But Valerie was in such a hurry that she didn't notice! She threw the bucket of oil at the roast and the fire only grew more! Ruby covered her mouth trying not to laugh. Valerie saw Ruby, nearly falling over. "What are you laughing at?" Valerie hissed.

Ruby uncovered her mouth and opened the cabinet drawer. She got the fire extinguisher out and sprayed it on the roast. The fire had been put out.

Valerie just looked at Ruby in astonishment. Her eye twitched from the surprise. "Y-you did this!" Valerie said.

Ruby smirked and said somewhat tauntingly, "I think the roast is done."

Valerie looked at the roast. It was entirely burnt. She sighed. "I think I just need to go out for a stroll."

Valerie went by the door, but then stopped. She couldn't leave Ruby here by herself. Well, if I bring her along she'll probably do something terrible to me. But if I leave her here I'll be a terrible babysitter. Valerie looked at the red fox who was leaning against the railing of the stairs case. She eyed Valerie and had a sly grin on her face.

Valerie gulped and said nervously, "Ruby, would you like to join me for," she paused. She swallowed hard again. "A stroll?"

Ruby cocked her head. She didn't know Valerie was inviting her. She shrugged. She went in the kitchen and came back with a flashlight. "You're going to need this," Ruby said, seeing that it was dark out.

Valerie nodded. She took it and the two went outside. I hope she doesn't do something to me out there in the dark! Valerie hoped.