Chapter 11

Joseph's POV

Joseph and Sonya lay cuddled up against a tree, blissfully unaware of the serenity that surrounded them and the attention of an steadily focused onlooker...

Joseph- "Babe last night you put the A in amazing."

Sonya- "You weren't so bad yourself hot-shot."

Joseph- "Hehe just like old times, right?"

Sonya- "Yeah, wait..."

Sonya then began attentively sniffing the air.

Joseph- "Is there something wrong ba..."

Sonya- "We're, being, watched."

Joseph- "Are you sure? We've been meeting here for months now and I don't think anyone has ever noticed us."

Sonya- "I guess you're right, but to be safe I think we should leave."

Joseph- "Ok, well alright if you say so, love you."

Sonya- "Love you too."

With that the two left in swift silence, as did the spy.

Candu's POV

Candu raced swiftly through the shallow forest until he reached his destination. He approached a den and walked through the entrance. Hutch sat patiently on his haunches while Claws lay relaxed eyeing Hutch as he walked in.

Hutch- "Report."

Candu- "The human and Sonya weren't doing much sir, aside from petty conversation."

Hutch- "And last night?"

Candu- "Trust me you don't want to know, but I think I've been compromised."

Hutch- "Dammit I told you to keep a safe distance, were you discovered?

Candu- "No, but you told me to get as much information I possibly could."

Hutch- "Ok, but from now on...Claws you're in charge of reconnaissance."

Claws- "What!"

Candu- "What!?"

Hutch- "Don't worry Candu you're going with her."

Claws- "Wait, what's in it for me I don't even care about the little weirdo or her bizarre love affairs."

Hutch- "Okay, okay I'll take up half of your morning patrol shifts."

Claws- "Morning and evening."

Hutch- "Alright morning and evening, deal?"

Claws- "Deal."

Candu- "May I ask, why is this so important to you?"

Hutch- "In time Candu, in time..."

Rick's POV

Rick is adjusting his fishing poles while Franklin is fumbling around with something in his tent, then Joseph stumbles into camp.

Rick- "Well there's the aimless wonderer. You're gonna give your cousin a heart attack with these disappearing acts."

Rick said jokingly.

Franklin- "Honestly Joseph we've been out here for 5 days and we've done absolutely nothing together."

Franklin said with his head protruding from the tent.

Rick- "I have a solution."

Joseph- "Go on"

Rick- "How about from now on none of us leave camp, unless it's for a very important reason."

Franklin- "I agree."

Rick- "Well, Joseph?"

Joseph thought for a minute while rubbing his chin.

Joseph- "Agreed."

Crickets chirped throughout the night as trio sat about the campfire.

Franklin- "Let's gather around the campfire and sing our campfire song. Our C-A-M-P-F-I-R-E S-O-N-G song.

Joseph- "Stop it."

Franklin- "What?"

Joseph- "Well, Franky how was your camping experience so far?"

Franklin- "Hmm, well, it was rather interesting..."

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