During a stormy night on a faraway land lost over time. A young man in his twenties was named Reku having dark black hair down to his shoulder and lightly built and advantage height but hansom all the same. standing on top of a cliff leading out to the vast ocean. The island long since forgotten about from the outside world. The young man standing there looking out into the vast ocean and the water slamming against the cliffs stone walls. The thunder routing in the distance. Like the beating of war drums and trumpets working together. Went perfect listing the droplets of water hitting the ground and puddles nearby. Like a small army marching along in the distance.

The young man quietly speaking to himself that the lost of his childhood friend who he been married to the last five years. They promised to always be together but in the last few weeks she past away from deadly poison a snake injected into her. She slowly past away because there was no known cure. Not being able to stand being away from the one he loved and going on with life without her. He decided that he would go with her when she past but every time he just couldn't take the step to join her. But today he decided would be a different story.

Taking his left foot he step forward off the cliff feeling the air rush past him and remembering the the first time he meet her. Was when he was five he seen a girl playing in the woods he ran up to her cause she trip and started to cry. So he help her up and started to carry her on his back with the girl holding to his neck scared. Slowly walking out of the forest he took her to his house for his mom to have a look and ever since they been together, One memory after another kept flashing in front of his eyes as he fell.

Never hitting the water instead the surrounding changed the environment around started to change and next thing it was like he was falling into a void that never end. Was this what death was like a never ending days of falling in a void more colors than one could ever imagine. Could it be that even in death he couldn't be with the one loved. How cruel the world could be that they wouldn't even let this one wish be. After felt like several hours the young man just closed his eyes while just floating through the void.

All the young man could think of was seeing the love of his life again just one more time wish he could change the way he lived his life. His wife soul must be somewhere is it the way I lived my life that brought me to this point. If giving a second chance he would do everything different and build a place that would protect her.

Almost as soon as he came to the realization of what he would do and wish. He noticed he was feeling the ground underneath and the soft cushion of grass on his four legs. The suddenly opening his eyes in a rush looking down. Four legs!!!!!! what has happen to me thought Reku. Looking down he seen he had light red fur with orange mixed in. It looked like the sunset was rising. It all felt so strange and out of place how could this be. Looking around he seen a cherry blossom tree blowing in the wind, with the light pink blossom flowers slowly falling from the trees next to large lake.

Seeing the river he slowly started to walk up to it even though it felt completely strange moving not two but four legs. It was like he was trying to crawl. How would he pick up things and do everything if he was stuck in this strange form. The closer he got the more he started to worry. Cause the realization that he might be stuck in this form started to hit him. When he got to the water and looked down. Panic struck young Reku and felt like all the blood rush from his body. Seeing just a young fox with light blue eyes and a black nose. The fur he had was shinier the he ever seen.

Could it be that I been reincarnated as a fox and if so is this what life is after death. If so could he still find the love of my life Alina could have the Gods granted my wish and if so where could she be in this world. Closer he looked at the reflection he noticed that he had a tail but not one but nine how could this be foxes only have one tail. Standing there pondering what was he supposed to do after all he was a fox now. He had no idea how to survive and find food and shelter. How could this his attempt at killing himself lead him to this.

While looking out into the water Reku out of nowhere a light voice with the cracking voice calling out. “stranger, what the matter and why you standing there just staring at the water if you thirst drink.” Turning around Reku didn't see anyone near him but the cherry blossom tree. When he heard the voice again saying While looking out into the water Reku out of nowhere a light voice with the cracking voice calling out. “stranger, what the matter and why you standing there just staring at the water if you thirst drink.” Turning around Reku didn't see anyone near him but the cherry blossom tree. When he heard the slight cracking again Then the voice came again specking.

“ Kodama race but humans think of my kind as spirits that inhabit trees. The truth is everything in this world evolves for plant species it more complicated than you beast spirits. We must absorb the surrounding energy and we slowly evolve to the point. That we can commentate with other species but we must watch out. The energy we absorb is from the dead that have past but not been taken from the one killed it or even past on it on. Sometimes it from our own kind other times it from those that past away on their on. There is a catch the energy you absorb could change the type you change into as i'm sure you know. It's even more important for us plants if we take into two much dark energy as we do not have complete mind to think for ourselves till we evolve to a certain stage

The evolution can make us change into a evil spirit like a Leshy which is a a protector of all plant live and animals. Yet they are enemy of the human race who chop down our fellow brethren to build their homes with no respect that we our living ourselves. The Leshy can walk like the other two legs if it wishes. There several forms us creatures can turn into some even one of kind but trying to take in more than one can take could even kill themselves in doing so. Sorry little one I tend to get carried away as not to many come to this little place as its so far away from the world. So tell me little one what is on your mind still looking at the fox near the water.”

Reku looking at the tree dumbfounded how could a tree be speaking to him. Even if he was reincarnated how could he be speaking trees don't speak. What is all this about energy and absorbing none of this makes since. All Reku could think about is how did everything lead to this. Was this what the afterlife was how could he live like this. All Reku wanted was to be with love Alina but now he had to first find out how to live in this strange world. What other kinda things could be different in this world.

After thinking about it Reku noticed this was the perfect opportunity to try to figure out this world. How much could a tree tell him after all it doesn't go anywhere. So looking closing at the Kodama and the face of a elderly man in with a small cut underneath the face. That must have been there for several years. The closer he looked at the face the more he could tell the face was the one speaking. Then Reku decided to ask and try to find out all the info he could from the Kodama.

“Hmm Sir Kodama if you don't mind can I ask a few questions. I lost my memory and really don't know where I am.” asked Reku hesitantly not sure of exactly land has long be called Pecktron after a king that ruled the whole continent but the closest town or city is Castdrol . Which is about fifty clicks away or about two days walk from my understanding. You may also call me Kuruzome. A longtime that was the name given to me from the one who carried for me yet has long passed.” answered Kuruzome excitedly after someone staying to talk and even asking questions.

“Nice to meat you Kuruzome let me ask one more question what this about absorbing energy and is it like eating food?” asked Reku trying not to seem to dim witted. After all this world was to strange for Reku and just wanted to try to learn as much as he could to get to know this world. After all if he killing himself didn't get him his wish at least he would find out about this strange world. How many people get a chance to see another world.

“little one you must really have been hit in the head if you don't know this but I'll help you unlike us plant types your kind get yours from the pray you kill as a kitsune you tend to start off with few ability that trick others. Along with light fire and lighting ability.

The ability will not be very strong at the beginning but the more you attack but if the pray you adsorb can change the ability in ways or just make it stronger. The energy you absorb will sometimes even grant you unique skills. Be careful though just as it can help strengthen you. Sometimes the ones you kill or energy you absorb can also weaken some skills or physical self. So don't just go out and killing and absorbing everything in sight. Being smart on what you take in is also something that can keep one alive and not being prey to another beast or two legs.

To absorb their energy is not to eat them but once killed you will see a orb with different colors for the type they are. For instance green is for normal plants and and green and purple is for a plant/ poison. The reason it has two is because it has an second attribute. There are as several hundred different types of orbs some even one of a kind and unique. It all counts on the spirit of the one you absorb may evolve the spirit into something new and never seen.” answered Kuruzome trying his best to answer and help the young kitsune in-front of him. How could it be that it didn't know any of this it should just be instinct what it should do.

The two talk for a long time next thing Reku knew was that it the sun set and the night was on them. When the night came Reku decided he would rest Kuruzome informed him. That he would watch over Reku as slept. So Reku collected a few of the leaves and cherry blossoms laying around the tree and made a small bed and even collect a few sticks lays around and practiced for a little trying to start a fire. It didn't take him long to figure it out even though it was really just a spark of fire but it was just enough to catch the small leaves he put under the sticks to catch on fire. Which helped him stay warm.

The fur under Reku helped profile little extra cushion when he laid down so it was not to bad and the cherry blossoms gave off a nice spell which help him fall asleep. His fox nose gave him more sense of smell. This in turn gave the cherry blossoms was stronger and more relaxing since. That night Reku had dream of a goddess hidden by a dense fog that hiding her face. Yet at the same time he could feel the warmth and mighty Aura resonating and pouring out of her. Just being in the presence of her was lifting but also terrifying like she could grant any wish. But at same time could destroy a city at just a thought.

The goddess wearing a sapphire blue dress that sparkled like the midnight stars. When the goddess only spoke a one word which when said it was like gentle as a light wind blowing across your face. The simple word and all Reku could remember after waking was prepare. This one word for some reason brought tremendous fear. All he thought about was when waking up was could this dream be real and if so what was he supposed to be preparing for and why did it scare him so much. Surely nothing to bad could happen even if he did nothing what could a fox do anyway that a goddess thought to come and speak to him.

In the end Reku decided that it all must of just have been one of them dreams that seem very real but was just that a dream. Waking up Reku heard yelling and screams in the distance. Jumping up and Reku started to take off to the sound of the screams. Kuruzome started to shout to stop the young fox from heading in the direction of the commotion. His words fell on deaf ears and the fox running at full speed toward the sound. All he could think of was that the young kitsune would end up dying.

Kuruzome looking in the distance of the fox slowly disappearing to the sound of all the commotion. Now the sight of smoke slowly rising into the sky. All he could think of was that the young fox he grew so fond of the day before. That the friend he could of made after all these years would end up dying. The kid could barely even start make a spark to start a fire. There was no chance he could defend himself minus well protect others.

Reku was running as hard as he could not knowing what he would do but if someone was in trouble maybe he could something matter how small. He just did not want to let someone get hurt or die even. If he could help someone matter how small he had to try. Closer Reku got the more he started to smell a horrifying stench with fewer and fewer screams being heard. After several minutes of running toward the commotion is when Reku started to see large bulky creatures That looked humanoid but at same time reptilian. Each was slightly different than another somewhere shades of green or blue and some even gray or black with fins on their back. Most had poor clothing if any at all.

Looking at the bodies of the creatures and their faces. You could tell they were scared for their lives. They must have been running away for the fear of their lives. But instead they were hunted down like animals scared. Some had arrows in their backs or stomachs. Others were missing arms and legs that were cut off. One was even beheaded and another had a sword in there back. Didn't look like there were even trying to defend themselves just trying to get away from who ever done the evil deed.

More and more Reku looked around the clear fact was not a single body other than these reptilian humanoids were in sight. Could it be that really not a single one tried to kill the attackers if they worked together at maybe not so many would of died in vain. Could it be that Reku just wasn't fast enough to even help one soul. Soon as Reku started to feel deep sorry of not being able to help a single soul.

He heard the sound rustling not far away and hope of a survive being alive Reku ran over to see a small hand moving underneath one of the bodies. Digging his hand under the body of one of reptilian. Reku pushed hard as he could till the body rolled off. To reveal a young reptilian barely a child. But still able to tell the young reptilian must be a female of the race. She was wearing a small muddy torn cloth dress with a single bloody cotton flower on it.

The girl had tears rolling down her face while she tried to wipe them away with her dirty hands but. The tears just would not stop coming. The body on top her must have been one of her parents or relatives was the first thing Reku thought of. While trying his best to tell her that everything would be fine yet he could not think of the words needed to express his sorrow. The only thing that he could think of was how do you tell someone that experience this that everything would get better. When she just lost everything she cared for in life.

She seen everyone she loved in life her friends and family were slaughtered in front of her. Since no words could come to him to express his feelings and not even really sure if she would understand him. Reku simply nudged her forward to try to lead her back to Kuruzome. Just encase who ever did this was still around he could try to keep the little child safe as possible.

It only took a small push and the girl started to follow Reku. When Reku nudge her at first he noticed that the young girls skin felt smooth as a silk not rough like he imagined at first when he seen her kind laying around. It took about an hour to reach back to Kuruzome lakeside. The entire walk nether of the two said a word but Reku could tell the girl has lost her reason for living. The trauma took a major toll on her mind as she was young her mental fortitude would not be very strong in general anyway.

Looking into her eyes her it seemed like nothing was there no glimmer of life just a soulless body. It reminded Reku of what he felt like when he lost his wife. Knowing what he did when he was feeling the same way made him determined to help this girl matter what it took. All he wanted at that moment was to bring live back into this young girl's life.

After the two got closer to Kuruzome the old tree spirit just couldn't help but be excited that the young fox didn't get himself killed and at the same time brought some back with him. Even though the old tree could sense the trauma and even see the blood stained clots. He knew that the girl been threw a lot but for her to be alive was joyous on it on. As the spirit believed that one day of sorrow can one day lead to happiness.

For rest of of the day the little girl leaned against Kuruzome trunk not saying anything while the old spirit told story after story. Many were about the people passing by or camped there in his lifetime. While he Kuruzome was telling stories Reku was practicing trying to use lighting unlike use of fire. He could he manage to use even some static. Around noon the small girls stomach started to rumble from hunger.

So Reku decided to try to catch some fish but with no pro-veil. After all he was still getting use to the body. So he ended up gathering mushrooms to cook and boiled some cherry blossoms to make a tea from Kuruzome's ranches and mixed into the water for little nutrition if nothing else.

To boil the water and cherry blossoms Reku dug two small holes in the ground and but sticks in them to with few sticks. Was not the prettiest thing and fell down many times till was able to get it to stay. The bowl with water was just simple a curved bard from three sides. Didn't hold much water but enough for the young girl.

The fire went a lot easier than the night before. All he had to do was think about the feeling of heat from the sun rays hitting ones skin. This time the fire burst started with a burst of flames and not just a spark. It truly was getting easier to use fire. Being able to summon fire like this had a strange sense of wonder and amazing feeling. Everything so far in this world made everything he spent his life in his first life obsolete.

Being able to summon fire with just a thought even if it was not to strong was still something no one could ever imagine. This world he could tell already was going to be truly amazing and this world would have a lot to offer. At the same time he would first learn to defend himself and protect those that could not protect themselves.

Looking at the young girl at leaning against the Kuruzome's trunk. All the she was doing this entire time he was preparing all. The young girl simply watch Reku prepare all. Putting the bark of cherry blossom tea in his mouth he walked over to the girl and sat it down. Then Reku nudged the girl and licked the tea to show that it was safe to drink.