A few mile's drive outside of the more-populated spots in Bunnyburrow, the weather was cold but pleasant for any mammal wishing to take a brisk hike along one of the forest paths the area had to offer.

On one nature preserve in particular, a hiking enthusiast wanting to surround themselves with winter views couldn't ask for better conditions. The path had been touched with the recently fallen snow, not too heavy but a considerable amount to be sprinkled around the area. Along both sides of the beaten walking trails were tall trees, the few pines starting to lose some of their needles. High above it all, the firmament illuminated in an exquisite cerulean color.

It was another wonderful day outside, practically the recipe for pure serenity. But for two certain mammals taking a hike on this trail, however, conditions seemed to be the exact opposite of serenity…

"Are we getting to our stop yet?"

"No, Nick! It was a 'no' the last time you asked."

"C'mon, you sure?"

"Yes, we still got a little bit left to go."

"You said that about an hour ago."

"Maybe if you'd quit dragging behind, we'd probably get there faster."

"My paws are killin' me!"

"Nick, it's probably be a good time to be quiet for a little while."

"But you won't have anyone to talk with."

"Nick!"

That had been only a small example of some of the previously exchanged words that came from the fox and rabbit.

Nick looked at the path that stretched out before him, Judy trekking quite a few paces ahead of him. A backpack slightly larger than her figure strapped firmly around her. Although Nick had been ridiculously nagging and making the hike out to be an extremely lengthy and outstretched one, the rabbit hadn't been tired out at all.

The fox had been dragging along these latest few portions of the hike, feeling a tad miserable from all of the walking he had been unprepared for. Tugging on the sides of his own backpack, the vulpine tried to increase his walking speed in an effort to keep up with his companion.

"I'm hopin' where you're taking us is somewhere wonderful, Carrots," Nick stated, exhaling the cold winter air that had been entering his lungs. "This hiking stuff this is just not for me."

"Yeah, I can see that," Judy remarked. "Could be worse though, you could be at that preserve we took back in-"

Nick held up a refraining paw as he continued to stroll forward. "Please don't mention that place, Fluff. I vowed that we were never heading back there after what happened the first time I went there with you. I swear that was one of the worst outdoor experiences I've had in a long time."

Judy chuckled upon remembering what he was pertaining to. "You brought that on yourself, Slick. I told you specifically to stay clear of any plants with three leaves on it."

"Yeah," Nick breathed, "consider that message received."

A moment of silence filled the air, and Judy turned around to get a quick look at her fox. "You gotta admit though, the views are something to take in."

"They are something to see, Fluff. But it'd probably be more enjoyable once we find a nice place to just sit down and look around."

Judy, before replying, caught sight of what she was taking the two of them two. "Lucky for you, our stop is coming up. We can take a short break and have a bite when we get there."

"Hallelujah," Nick muttered.

Judy shook her head at Nick's overdramatic bellyaching. Yep, Nick's a city mammal by heart, she told herself.

Nick and Judy placed there backpacks down and crouched down to have a seat for a few brief moments. As Judy unzipped the one compartment of her backpack to grab some food for the two of them, she could hear her fox letting out a slight but audible sigh of relief.

"This is more like it," Nick remarked, reclining back on the ground and getting himself comfortable.

She shook her head at the Nick, retrieving one of the snack bags she had packed specifically for him. "Here you go," she said, handing him the bag. "Packed you one of your favorites. It'll make you feel a little better."

Nick's eyes lit up at those words, making him appear like a kit in a candy store. Could it be?

The fox's russet tail wagged in delight upon catching sight of one of his favorite fruits within his bag of trail mix: Blueberries. Judy watched as Nick started popping the berries from the mix into his mouth, an almost euphoric expression written across the vulpine's muzzle.

The rabbit took a couple quick bites from some of her food that she had packed, proceeding to lay back and look up at the happy clouds that filled the clear skies. Nick copied soon after and laid back as well, stretching out and placing his paws behind his head. Along with the happy clouds that filled the firmament above, Nick also took sight of trees that stretched upward from where was laying down.

The fox took a deep breath out, completely relaxed as he saw Judy point a paw up at a particular cloud that was wandering in their view.

"Ooooh," the doe said. "You see what that cloud over there looks like?"

The fox's squinted his eyes and tried to focus, all he saw was a simple formation floating in the sky and yet his companion somehow made out pictures out of them. "All I see's a cloud, Carrots," he said bluntly.

Judy snickered. "How imaginative."

The conversation paused for a few brief moments, the two of them looked into each other's eyes and then back up at the sky.

Nick got up and dusted himself off. "Alright," he said, "I'm gonna get everything set up."

A Few Moments Later...

Judy couldn't wait to enjoy the rest of the outdoor activities she had on her list. That is, if her fox could possibly get some of their camping supplies set up before nighttime rolled around.

Despite having a vision of joining the Ranger Scouts as a kit, it appeared that some of Nick's outdoor survival skills weren't as good as wished they were. And Judy was witnessing it firsthand. The doe turned around to get a quick look at Nick, who stood there murmuring as he struggled with the simple assembly of their outdoor equipment.

"Need some help over there, Nick?" the doe inquired.

"No," he breathed, "it's all good."

"You look like you could use some help."

"Who's the Scout here?"

"Okay, Scout, well are you aware of the spider?"

"Har har. Nice try, Fluff."

"No, for real this time."

"Carrots, I know I fell for that one in the past but it ain't gonna work. I'm-"

"Nick, for real. I'm not joking right now."

Nick sensed it in the doe's eyes; she wasn't joking around with him like she had on several different occasions. The vulpine's eyes widened at the concept of his fear being present. Turning his head slowly to his left shoulders, his eyes met the arachnid that dangled from the thin string of cobweb from a nearby tree.

The second his brain registered seeing it, he immediately jumped and let out a yelp. His tail flickered and his ears drooped downward. Why do I have to be so fearful of spiders? he thought.

Though it was quite evident prior to the current moment, Judy made her observation: Camping is definitely not Nick's thing.

Author's Note: Thought I write something that was little bit longer that my previous stories. Figured this would be something interesting to write about this time around with our favorite duo. I could possibly write out a continuation of this concept in the future. Maybe, maybe not. But I tried to write it out so it could possibly stand out on its own.

Anywho, let me know what you thought. Your feedback, good and bad, is gladly appreciated.

'Til next time! :)