Vacation Hi-jinks! Swimming For Dummies!

[Kami-Gaz]

Here we go Boi! Sam

Warmth was a commodity the marines stationed on Taquila Wolf rarely had, so when it around in such abundance they leapt at the chance to take it. Rakka had never been one for the cold, and when he was first deployed, he never knew of anywhere that was ever as cold as the base the 22nd Division resided in. Hell, he had never thought it was possible. However, when after a mission turned sour and he still some how managed to get injured on a simple package pick up mission he was given a new assignment.

Captain Vaun Hertz had assigned Rakka Hoshiko, seaman recruit, to escort his fellow recruit Reynard Ayoki home for his requested shore leave. It was an unusual assignment but not one he was going to turn down. He got to spend some time with his best friend in the division and see his home town. Take in the culture and eat the snacks that he was given. He was also given one more assignment whilst in Goa Kingdom.

“Rakka,” Captain Hertz told the young recruit. “When you are escorting Reynard on his shore leave, I need you to find my old swimming instructor and hand him this.” The captain added, sliding a letter into Rakka’s hands.

That was Four days ago before the pair set off, now they have just made landfall and Rakka was just as confused as he was when he was given the order. ‘Why a swimming instructor? Captain Hertz knows I ate a devil fruit right?’ He asked himself as he watched his companion walk off of the ferry that had brought them to his homeland. The sounds of people milling about on their daily lives in the midday sun was all new to Rakka, it was amazing to be in a place so lively that wasn’t so cold!

“Good to be home Rey?” The marine recruit asked. He was stood holding a pair of large bags, one for himself and one of Reynards. Rakka was in more casual clothes as he was to not draw too much attention to Reynard on his time off relaxing… that fact only confused Rakka as to why he was even here in the first place. His Black T-shirt with the word Crude written on it seemed rather tight lately… had he gotten bigger since he started his deployment?

“Get your burgers here!” A food stall called in their direction, hoping to get the fresh and hungry arrivals to part with their cash for some easy eats. At the mere mention of burgers, the Marine felt a fire in his belly and had to take a moment to calm himself. Mari wasn’t here… the devil burger couldn’t hurt him anymore. It was gone now, a story in his life he never had to revisit.

[Sam]

-- CHAPTER 7.5 // Vacation Hi-jinks! Swimming For Dummies!

It was good to finally be home, Goa was greeting him happily with a golden sun sprung over the endless blue sky. It was nice to have a leave, and it was even nicer to start it out with Rakka around for the first few days.

"Yosh!! Welcome to Naya Town!"

Reynard exclaimed as he dropped onto the wooden dock carrying his massive bag on his back. He was wearing his countries traditional fancy garb! A blue coat with a dark blue top hat and a pair of black tall boots. Rakka probably saw a different man standing before him as Reynard was no longer forced to wear his usual Marine garb.

"Aye, it's good to finally be home! Come I'll show you my family's estate! We can get something to eat there and drop off our things!"

He said excitedly turning to look over at his friend with a big wide smile. The young man turned back to look at the rolling hills, homes, and barns that made much of Naya Town! It was hard to believe he'd been gone for a year and yet... nothing had changed. It was all the same, just as he'd left it.

"Yoohoo... Rey!~"

A soft buttery voice came nearby, Reynard's ears flickered as he heard the voice. He stood straight as he looked around for the familiar voice, he knew who it was.

"Rouge!!"

He yelled out happily as his eyes landed on his older sister, the woman resembled Reynard greatly... their skin color was the same ivory white and both shared the trademark golden-colored eyes which seemed to scrutinize the world around them. Just like Reynard she also had a tail and a pair of foxish ears over her black mane of her. The young woman, in her early twenties, was very sleek, just a few inches taller than Reynard wearing a long red kimono. In one hand she held a pipe, while she held her hip with the other... her nails colored in velvet polish. A puff of smoke came betwixt her red lips.

"Little brother, it's been so long. Come give me a hug."

With Soru like speed, Reynard came and gave Rouge a big hug wrapping not only his arms but also his legs around her. Rouge smiled patting her little brother's back as she slightly struggled to keep his weight in check.

"I missed you so much!! Where are the others? Mom and Dad?"

Before Rouge could answer another younger voice came from the corner. A smaller girl who also resembled Reynard popped from behind Rouge, her hair was a sandy blonde color as were her ears and tail... her eyes a dark coffee-like brown. A smug expression was painted all over her face as she quickly grabbed onto Reynard's tail and gave it a big tug.

"They're in the Capital on a massive errand... AREN'T YOU GOING TO GREET ME TOO, DORK!?"

She gave a demanding yell!

"Eep!"

Reynard let go of the now surprised Rouge and leaped up in the air with a yelp. Almost as soon as he leaped he landed on the ground, embracing his tail and petting it lightly.

"You know I hate that Kiko!"

Kiko cackled, she knew what she was doing... Rouge looked at both her siblings with a slight look of concern and with the intent of diverting the potentially escalating situation further she turned to Rakka.

"Whose this handsome boy? Is he one of your friends?"

-- NAME // Reynard Ayoki

-- CLASS // D

-- TECHS USED // None.

-- NAME // Kiko Ayoki

-- CLASS // E

-- TECHS USED // None.

-- NAME // Rouge Ayoki

-- CLASS // D


-- TECHS USED // None.

[Kami-Gaz]

Reynard looked weird to Rakka when he was in his natural clothes, the outfit just didn’t suit the young man in his eyes. It looked far to prim and proper for the wild young girl chasing marine. The fact that he his family had an estate was all new too! Rakka came from more humble beginnings in a small house on the edge of town on Karate Island in the south blue and even then, it was his grandparents. The prospect of even having a big room to himself that was larger than his bunk in the barracks was always one he dreamed of.

“Perfect! I’d love to see everything!” Rakka replied to his friend before the cool soft voice called out in a familiar way to Reynard. The way that only either Family, A best friend or a lover would. Considering Reynard wasn’t very good with girls and Rakka didn’t sound so feminine… or silky smooth then this had to be a family member calling.

The Stetson wearing marine watched as Rey bolted in the direction of the voice and leapt into a massive glomping hug, which to the Foxy woman’s credit she withstood without breaking stance. She had confirmed that it was the case that they were siblings.

Rakka managed to catch up and stand nearby, a family reunion was always nice to see. He had always loved to see his own mum when she came home from deployments. The slight reminder of what he can never experience again stung the cowboy, and his large smile only faltered for a moment as the little sister had made her presence known.

Where the big sister was a vixen of lady this little sister seemed to be nothing more than a Yippie little Sand Floof. Her hair a few shades lighter than Reynard’s own. The family resemblance was easily there between the three of them, in their faces and not just their mink like traits.

That was when it happened. He was finally addressed by the elder sister asking who he was. Handsome Boy? That was a descriptor many women gave Rakka, usually kindly older ladies. With a smile the buff marine placed his bags onto the floor and took the Stetson from his head. In a swift motion he brought it to his chest and gave the woman a slight bow and a smile. “Recruit Rakka Hoshiko at your service Ma’am. I’ve been assigned as Rey’s escort on his vacation time.” He said before standing up and replacing the hat back on his head, using the hand that placed it there to straighten it up.

“Though I think the captain only sent me here so I would take a break too.” He admitted, still smiling that big happy smile of his. “It’s good to meet you miss Rouge and little Miss Kiko.” Rakka said as he stepped forward offering a hand to shake Rouge’s and a low high five for Kiko.

[Sam]

-- CHAPTER 7.5 // Vacation Hi-jinks! Swimming For Dummies!

Reynard was still gently petting his tail when Rouge made the move over to his friend. The older woman got closer to Rakka, letting out a plume of smoke in the shape of hoops as she did. It seemed like the prospect has also interested Kiko who now was looking over at Rakka with a playful smug look on her face.

"Oh, my, Rakka Hoshiko... the star child, a handsome name for a handsome boy."

The young woman, only a year older than Rakka said as she let out another plume of smoke from between her lips. Reynard tilted his head, Rakka was good looking yeah? But maybe Rouge was being a bit too sappy, she did tend to do so.

"tHe sTaR cHiLd! What are you on Rouge? Maybe you should lay off the pipe."

Kiko piped up, she gave a pouty expression... Rakka being the center of attention even if just for a few milliseconds was starting to bother her. Rouge ignored Kiko which only made the short girl angrier as she tried coming over to attack Rouge. But was being held back by Reynard who now had a nervous expression on his face.

"DON'T IGNORE ME! Let me at her!! Grr!"

"Kiko calm down!! EEP!! DON'T BITE MY EAR! GAH!! HELP!"

Having ignored her younger siblings, Rouge didn't wait for a response from Rakka.

"Well, I hope you have a good stay! You must be very strong to be escorting my little brother... come on let me hold onto Rey's things and your things."

Rouge went to grab Reynard's bag, she seamlessly held it over her shoulder with as little effort as Reynard.

"You'll love it here, Reynard has told me the place you're staying at is freezing! Well, the good news is Goa is very warm."


As she said those words Kiko flew through the air at breakneck speeds leaving a scratched-up Reynard on the ground behind.

"REEEEEEE!"

As she came Rouge's way the vixen of a woman simply shifted her stance and dodged with little to no effort as she took another whiff of her pipe. This in turn sent Kiko flying into the patch of sea near the docks.

*SPLASH*

"Mmm, where is Junko? She should be here by now..."

Rouge wondered out loud, this caused Reynard's ears to flicker and the young man to stand up.

"Junko! She's around?"

His face brightened up as he dusted himself. The sound of his sister, name clearing his mind. From all his sisters he was closest to Junko seeing as they were the closest in age. So he was especially excited to see her... he turned about looking for the signature silvery hair of the silver-fox.

-- NAME // Reynard Ayoki

-- CLASS // D

-- TECHS USED // None.

-- NAME // Kiko Ayoki

-- CLASS // E

-- TECHS USED // None.

-- NAME // Rouge Ayoki

-- CLASS // D


-- TECHS USED // None.

-- NAME // Junko Ayoki

-- CLASS // E


-- TECHS USED // None.

[Kami-Gaz]

Rakka watched the exchange with wide eyes and a bright smile on his face, the obvious flirts coming in from Rouge flying straight over his head as he his attention was split between the foxy siblings. Kiko’s banter and attention seeking was new and actually funny for the marine, his smiles cracking into a chuckle as the little Yippie Sand Floof latched onto her brother in an aggressive attack on his ears.

Rogue carried on talking, ignoring both of her siblings and Rakka felt appreciated as she complemented him on being strong and saying he will enjoy Goa for it’s warmth. “I love not needing to wear thick jackets all the time!” He replied as he watched the sand floof get launched into the water beside him. Rogues elegant dodge being very impressive.

Seeing Reynard get happy at the mention of this ‘Junko’ made the Stetson wearing marine shift and look a little confused. Another sister? How many did Rey have? Why was he always so bad around other women if he had so many around him growing up? Too many questions. But those there were loads that were answered, where he got some of his personality traits, his scrappy and fun nature. Reynard was a fantastic mix of traits of all his siblings it seems.

“I think I’ll enjoy spending time with your sisters Rey, I’m an only child so I want the full sibling experience.” Rakka said as he looked at his comrade and then to the vixen and her smoking pipe. There was one thing he didn’t like about that… the fact it had an ember burning up. That was something he was going to keep locked away, only Rey knew of his fear of fire.

[Sam]

-- CHAPTER 7.5 // Vacation Hi-jinks! Swimming For Dummies!

*splish splash*

Out of the water and onto the docks climbed Kiko who was soken wet, her sandy brown hair drooping over her face. Her tail soaked wet looking like a very wet noodle. Without saying a word she began to stomp away toward Reynard grabbing his tail once more and this time using it to dry her face. Reynard simply stared at her, having given up on telling her he didn't like his tail being touched.

"Anyway! Junko! She's around right big sis?"

Rouge gave a nod as she walked toward Reynard, and let out more puffs of smoke. The fox boy noticed the way Rakka eyed the pipe... he would have to talk to Rouge about that in private later. Either way, it seemed like Rakka was extremely amused by his family judging by his facial expression. That was right, Rakka was an only child.

"Well, then you're on for a ride! I have five sisters. Although it seems I'll only be able to introduce to three of them today."

*bump*

"Oh... s-sorry!"

"JUNKO!!!!"

Reynard felt someone bump behind him, as he turned around he saw Junko! She was immersed in a book and had bumped into him... she did have a knack for getting so immersed in her reading that she got lost or bummed into people. Without waiting further Reynard jumped on Junko as well, not being as strong as Rouge however the young man was able to topple her over sending the book flying.

"Eep! Reynard calm down! Hahaha!"

Junko exclaimed noticing it was her brother giving her his signature tackle hug. Immediately both of them got up and dusted off.

"Junko! I missed you so much! Look I brought a good friend of mine along! Rakka! Rakka this is Junko another one of my sisters."

Reynard scratched the back of his head awkwardly as his sisters all stood behind him and looked at Rakka. He had forgotten to introduce them all, hadn't he? Well no biggie he could do it all now.

"You've also already made yourself acquainted with my little sister Kiko and my eldest sister Rouge!

He explained pointing to each respectively, Rey gave Rakka a shy smile. He hoped his family wasn't too much for Rakka, after all, they were a bit chaotic and it probably would be a bit more chaotic if all five were here. Although Mama Ayoki always made sure to keep everyone in order... everyone respected mother.

"Well met Rakka! I hope you enjoy it here in Goa... it's not the best place. But it's home I suppose."

Junko piped up, her voice was the softest amongst the sisters and her silvery hair was the longest reaching almost down to her feet. Her big icy blue eyes were very welcoming too, almost as welcoming as Rouge's own.

"Yeah, welcome or whatever I guess."

Kiko said still soaked in water from her little swim in the waves. Her face was poutier than ever as she crossed her arms and looked away from Rakka.

"Right! Well, let's head home! We have to eat and then there is so much of Goa I want to show you."

-- NAME // Reynard Ayoki

-- CLASS // D

-- TECHS USED // None.

-- NAME // Kiko Ayoki

-- CLASS // E

-- TECHS USED // None.

-- NAME // Rouge Ayoki

-- CLASS // D


-- TECHS USED // None.

-- NAME // Junko Ayoki

-- CLASS // E


-- TECHS USED // None.

[Kami-Gaz]

A fun ride? They ahd been in conversation for mere minutes and one of the sisters had already been flung into the waters of the dock and started to emerge a soaked state. If Rakka hadn’t eaten his fruit he would have moved in a heart beat to jump in after the girl and pull her out. He missed being able to swim. As Reynard finished his little statement about sisters one more emerged and bumped into the primly dressed foxman.

By Rey’s reaction Rakka could tell this was his favourite sister… which was a bit mean of him, he should love them all equally right? As the introduction and Junko said her hello the living oil slick extended his hand out to shake the silver fox’s. “A pleasure to meet you too Miss Junko!” He replied with the heart melting smile of his. “Reynard is really lucky to have such amazing sisters!” He said before extending his other hand out to pat Kiko’s soaked head.

“Oh yeah! Rey! Captain Hertz gave me that other assignment, can we go and look for Mr Bubbles so I can hand him the letter?” The marine asked as he pulled his hand away from the wet mop of sandy hair and picked up the bags he had left by his own feet. It was an easy feat to accomplish, he had trained his strength all of his life so these large masses of clothes and gifts we hoisted up and quickly balanced on his shoulders. It was this strength that let his wrestle and tussle with his friend on a somewhat even footing… if not Rakka would have lost his arms every time.

[Sam]

-- CHAPTER 7.5 // Vacation Hi-jinks! Swimming For Dummies!

Extending her own hand out Junko shook Rakka's. His hard rough hands were quite the contrast against her soft and almost delicate hands. A feature that both the experienced Rouge and the rowdy Kiko lacked. With a modest smile, she nodded in approval.

"T-thank you, Mr. Hoshiko, likewise it's a pleasure."

That's when Rakka made his comment about having amazing sisters... which garnered a lot of nods of approval from the trio of young girls who then turned to look at Reynard with a sneer. As if to say 'appreciate us more you buffoon!'. Slightly nervous Reynard tweedled his thumbs awkwardly.

"Y-yes! Of course!"

Reynard broke the silence, lucky for him Rakka went on about the little mission that Vaun had given him. Something about finding a Mr. Bubbles. Reynard had never heard that name but perhaps one of his sisters had, getting ahold of the letter he looked it over.

"Oh, you're looking for Mr. Bubbles? He lives in a riverbed next to the Midway Forest."

Rouge explained as she exhaled more plumes of smoke, the Midway Forest was a very dangerous location in Dawn Island! It was in between the Capital and Mount Coloubo... and was filled to a brim with monsters. It was a very dangerous location, the hairs on the back of Reynard's neck stood up slightly as he remembered the stories he'd been told about the place.

Merchants going missing never to be found... they said if you traveled through the forest you could hear their shrill screams of despair in the wind. It didn't help his Uncle who visited once told him that Old Man Goma (a local drunkard with a very raspy voice which Reynard was terrified of as a kid) came from the Midway Forest... he had spawned from a tar pit, created by the devil.

According to his Uncle, Old Man Goma the tar demon would break into naughty children's homes to steal their eyeballs and take them to his master. Of course, these were just stories and Reynard was well aware of this! He was almost an adult after all... but it didn't take away from the dangers of the forest.

"Yosh! I'll take you Rakka!"

Reynard said with a boost of determination! That's when Rouge interjected with something of her own.

"As will I! I could use a break from housework you know?~"

That was a surprise! Reynard didn't have any objections... his older's sisters company was always welcome especially if he was going into a spooky forest. After all, he needed someone to hug in case he got startled. Although he would never admit that to Rakka.

"Hey what about me! I wanna go too!!"

Kiko climbed up piggyback riding on Reynard, exclaiming how she wanted in too. That was fine too! After all, leaving Junko to take care of Kiko alone was probably a bad idea. Turning to look over at Junko, Reynard tilted his head almost pleading for her to join up too.

"I... I guess I'll come with you too, Rey!"

Reynard smiled! Perfect! They would all escort Rakka through the midway forest! They had an army to fend off the vile monsters! Reynard had already begun to march in the direction of the forest when Rouge grabbed him by the caller of his shirt.

"Rey we still have to go home you silly bean.~"

The young man rubbed the back of his head awkwardly. Rouge shook her head, what would her foolish little brother do without her she wondered. She could only hope the

"Oh yeah... haha."

With that, the group headed out to the estate which was to the north of Naya Town. Along the way Rakka got to see much of Naya Town... it wasn't anything special. Just your average town with homes made out of wood and stone painted in pastel colors. The roads of Naya Town weren't even paved with cobble like most other towns instead they were humble dirt paths.

Onward they went into the countryside leaving the quaint town full of people going about their day behind. The sun was still placed firmly at the center of the sky dictating it was still midday! Its gentle rays shined over the party, to Rakka even the sun was probably new... sure it was warm but it didn't compare to the South Blue's harsher sun. Barn houses decorated almost every hill throughout the countryside giving the town its typical name. Naya Town, or Barn Town if you will.

Through green hills, barn houses, and rice paddies they went on until they made it home. The Ayoki estate was a recent addition... if it could be called an estate. It was a humble two-story barn house with some decking on the front lawn. The home had a series of peach groves planted all around... farther away down a different path a windmill with a red barn was clearly visible. Reynard hadn't lied about his background, he was a country boy raised in a peach grove.

"We're here! Make yourself comfortable Rakka!~"

-- NAME // Reynard Ayoki

-- CLASS // D

-- TECHS USED // None.

-- NAME // Kiko Ayoki

-- CLASS // E

-- TECHS USED // None.

-- NAME // Rouge Ayoki

-- CLASS // D


-- TECHS USED // None.

-- NAME // Junko Ayoki

-- CLASS // E


-- TECHS USED // None.

[Kami-Gaz]

-Rouge was the one to point out where the Marine’s goal was, quite readily actually. That was amazing! He did not have to go searching around the entire island and wasting Reynard’s vacation. If that was the case he would get some real big gifts for the fox family, it was the best thing he could do for taking their brother away from them for work.

The mention of the forest did seem to make Reynard shiver, something the marine noticed instantly. At this point he had gained an almost sixth sense for when something was up with his squad mates. It helped Rakka move in and make sure they were all okay, usually by him taking them to his training area and sparring with them. If they spent all their energy staying clean then they forgot about their worries was the Stetson wearing mans plans, and it usually worked.

“We can make a day of it! Let’s make a picnic and go for a proper trek!” Rakka said excitedly, never having done this in such a wholesome manner before. His grandparents were too old for wilderness trekking and when his mother was around it was usually for training or to take him travelling around the south blue.

As they rounded a corner the group came upon the Ayoki estate, a large house surrounded by orchards with plenty of land that was open to be used in other ways. This was amazing! Such a lovely home and Reynard had been sending nearly all of his money to the family so they could afford it?! What a wholesome man! When the pair had the time to talk Rakka was going to buy Rey a beer and lunch because he was just so proud of his bestest buddy.

“Thanks Rouge! I will! This looks amazing! You guys have such a brilliant home!” He replied as he took a step forward into the estate, letting his bags slouch off of his back and dangle in the air. “I’ll sleep wherever you put me. Rey knows I can sleep through anything.” He said as he continued his task of following the family.

[Sam]

-- CHAPTER 7.5 // Vacation Hi-jinks! Swimming For Dummies!

Stepping onto the wooden deck, Reynard turned around to look at Rakka's remark on a picnic. That didn't sound half bad? A nice little picnic on a sunny day on the side of a river? That was quite ideal! But it wasn't Rey who was the only one interested in the prospect! All his sisters were.

"A picnic! Oh!"

They all exclaimed in unison, eyes wide and surprised. Reynard simply smiled, he pushed through the door opening it up! A small little fennec-fox rushed out to greet them all like an excited puppy.

"Hi, Alonzo!!"

Reynard exclaimed kneeling to pet the excited critter. As Reynard did that the other siblings went around the house doing their respective things.

"I'll take your things to the guest room, Rakka. Rey can lead you to it later!~"

Meanwhile, Junko head out to the kitchen, and Kiko slouched on one of the couches. The interior of the home was very simple in decoration, it looked like any other home quite frankly. A dark-colored couch was at the center alongside two smaller dark couches which overlooked a coffee table on which was a vase with some orchids. There was also a busted-up radio that had seen better days next to the face. The square-shaped living room also had a couch with the depiction of an oriental-styled fox on it. One of the corners of the room had a silver mirror on display... while the other end had a grandfather clock ticking.

If Rakka looked around he would see various pictures and paintings adorning much of the living room. One of the pictures for example had a fox mink with a crown sitting on a throne. Another depicted an older human man with a top hat looking at an island over the deck of a ship. His features resembled those of Reynard's... except less foxish.

That very man was also depicted in a painting that hung over the place, although this time he sat on a couch. Behind him was a dark-haired woman with pale skin and horns. At the man's feet sat two pale-skinned children with red eyes. One with horns and another without. Other pictures were simple family pictures depicting a younger Reynard in much humbler attire. Or his sisters playing out in the field. Despite its rather humble appearance the home was very well decorated and extremely clean.

"Come on Rakka let's go to my room!"

Reynard stood up dusting himself, he was ready to show Rakka around meanwhile his sister took care of the refreshments. A bit rude of him... but... he deduced that he'd been gone for a while! It was almost as if he was the guest.

-- NAME // Reynard Ayoki

-- CLASS // D

-- TECHS USED // None.

-- NAME // Kiko Ayoki

-- CLASS // E

-- TECHS USED // None.

-- NAME // Rouge Ayoki

-- CLASS // D


-- TECHS USED // None.

-- NAME // Junko Ayoki

-- CLASS // E


-- TECHS USED // None.

[Kami-Gaz]

The thought of a picnic had got the entire family interested, such a simple thought for a wholesome day out and everyone loved it. Rakka let his content smile flow as he followed the group into the house and watched a tiny fox thing attack him with a vicious amount of love. So that’s what it was like to have a pet? Rakka really wanted that.

As he watched he didn’t notice Rouge come over, as her hands got near his bags he jumped slightly and winced as he felt a little tender in his abdomen. “Oh! Yes, okay. They might be a little heavy. If you need a hand please shout.” He replied before taking a few more steps into the family home he was invited into. It was amazing, so homely and comfortable.

Then he saw it… the one thing he had been dying to see. Baby Reynard! There was a picture hung up on the wall that looked to be Reynard when he was barely old enough to crawl. A grin appeared on the young marine’s face as he scampered over and got a closer look at the tiny cutie. “Rey! You didn’t say you were this cute as a baby!” He said pointing to the picture. “You should show Rosie!”

The call for the pair to go upstairs was made and Rakka followed chuckling to himself the entire time, he was truly enjoying this ‘Mission Assignment’. As the pair ascended up towards the bedrooms the blonde marine let out a long content sigh. “It looks like you had a great childhood! Close family and everything a kid could ever want! I’m pretty jealous Rey.”

Rakka had none of this, a small house with his elderly grandparents, no siblings and a barely present mother that he spent all of his time training to impress her. It made the Stetson wearing young man think what would have happened if he were raised in a similar environment. Questions that could be asked and never answered… hypotheticals were never Rakka’s strong suit, the here and now was.

[Sam]

-- CHAPTER 7.5 //  Vacation Hi-jinks! Swimming For Dummies!

The eldest gave Rakka a wink before disappearing up the stairs.

"No worries Rakka, I'm stronger than I look.~"

Reynard turned to Rakka who started to gush over his baby pictures. The young quarterblood's face got red in embarrassment as he rubbed the back of his head and his ears swayed to the left.

"Uh... hehe, thanks Rakka."

He said awkwardly, he found his baby pictures mildly embarrassing and was quick to scramble up the stairs. The fact he mentioned Rosie and how he should show her made him even more flustered. Motioning with his hand he hurried Rakka up to follow him. The fellow seaman seemed very entranced by family life... Rakka had mentioned he didn't have much of a family growing up down in the South Blue which explained a lot.

As they walked down the hallway which was littered with more family pictures and assortments, Rakka said something odd. Was he envious? The comment put a slight frown on Rey's face, one that he tried to hide. He didn't want to make Rakka feel bad with all of this... I mean... it wasn't his fault he had a larger family? Perhaps if his friend had seen how things were before maybe he wouldn't be so uppity. That said, Rey was indeed lucky.

"Over here Rakka!"

Rey yelled running into his room opening up the door. It was about average-sized? Overall the room was fairly standard! There was his bed, with white and blue sheets up against a window which was opened up. On the bed was a small white arctic fox plush sitting neatly over a pillow. There was a dark wood drawer next to his bed with a simple lamp adorning it.

Next to which was a picture of him sitting next to a Marine officer. The picture was very cute seeing as Rey was wearing said Marine's hat. Aside from that, other features showcased some of Rey's interests. For example, a marine poster hung from one end of the room, in another end a Sora poster depicting the hero clad in white and blue striking a pose! Behind him was the smiling scowls of the vile Germa villians!

If you scrutinized the room further you might find two old books. A copy of Nolan the Liar and another peculiarly named 'Reynard the Fox' which depicted a fox wearing a crown for its cover. Overall there seemed to be nothing odd about the room! However, if you add a keen eye... you could probably spot a pinup poster badly hidden behind the Marine's poster depicting a scantily clad woman with pink hair.

"It feels good to be home..."

Rey said jumping onto his bed and tossing his top hat aside. He let out a content sigh as he laid on his bed staring at the ceiling. It felt like ages since he was last here... it was bitter-sweet to be back. Standing up straight on his bed he looked up at Rakka.

"Well... this it Rak, this is my place."

He motioned to everything around him and then finally on a chair which was propped directly across from his bed and adjacent to a writing desk.

"Take a seat."

-- NAME // Reynard Ayoki

-- CLASS // D

-- TECHS USED // None.

-- NAME // Kiko Ayoki

-- CLASS // E

-- TECHS USED // None.

-- NAME // Rouge Ayoki

-- CLASS // D


-- TECHS USED // None.

-- NAME // Junko Ayoki

-- CLASS // E


-- TECHS USED // None.

[Kami-Gaz]

The bed room was nice, a decent size and decorated in a childish manner, in a way that screamed Reynard but not recent Reynard. There was something that was just a little off about the rooms general decoration…. Something the Stetson wearing marine couldn’t put his oily fingers on. He was snapped out of his search for the one thing that just wasn’t right about the room by Rey announcing that this, this was indeed his place.

He took the Stetson off and placed it gently on the desk. It looked a bit more ragged and had some minor oil stains in places that he just couldn’t get off, but it was still there. The last thing from his mum. “Thanks!” He said with a smile before pulling the seat out and spinning it around so he could sit on it in a reverse fashion and rest his arms on the top of the chairs back.

“You deserve a break!” The young marine stated, as he returned to scanning the room with his eyes. “Ever since we were in Shell town,” Rakka started, locking his eyes onto the fox man that he considered his best friend in the world. “I felt like i had to get you something.”

Then he spotted it, the sliver of a poster poking out from his marine poster. The pink hair and tell tale tones of flesh. He bolted up and moved with an uncharacteristic haste to the poster to reveal the lewdy picture. That was what was bugging him, one key part of Reynard’s personality was missing from this room. It was just hidden.

“Aha! I knew it!” He announced with a grin, almost waving the marine poster that he had gently pulled away around. “That’s better now this feels like your room!” He teased with a massive grin, not realising that he had kicked the chair he was sitting on back and making it topple over with a series of loud thuds that was bound to have alerted the other foxes in the house.

[Sam]

-- CHAPTER 7.5 // Vacation Hi-jinks! Swimming For Dummies!

Reynard sat up straight, Rakka locked eyes on him but not before looking over his entire room. The fox-man tilted his head slightly, a quizzical look all over his face as he squinted at Rakka.

"Uhh yeah no problem!"

He piped up.

"I do agree... I've been through so much, Rak... you need one too, honestly."

Rakka settled on his seat and looked him in the eye. Something was off and it unsettled him greatly... Rakka was acting a little off. Almost as if he were looking for something.

"Shell Town...?

Rey was now very much confused... maybe he should just make the move and ask Rakka what he needed. Perhaps he was looking for a coat racket to hang his things from. Or maybe he had something to throw away and wanted a trash bin? Yes, these are logical necessities! With his ears perked up, the young man decided to make the move.

"Rakka? Are you loo-"

His words interrupted as Rakka leaped from his seat and ripped off the marine poster revealing the image scantily clad woman behind. Reynard's eyes bulged open and his tongue stuck out in fear! His face was red in embarrassment.

"YAAAAAAA!"

He screeched having been discovered! The poster in full display now depicted a woman with wild pink hair, well endowed, with scantily clad in furs, wielding a massive silvery sword. Scars covered her olive colored skin! She had a fierce look on her face. A small title on the bottom read 'Berserker Queen'.

"Rakka... you're not supposed to see that..."

Rey said in a hushed voice, sweat beads falling down his forehead. The comment Rakka made about it being more fitting embarrassed him even more. What was worse was all the noises they made! Between Rakka causing the chair to fall over and Reynard's shocked scream, they had caused quite a ruckus. One that would most certainly catch someone's attention.

"Quick hide it before Rouge or Kiko get here."

The young man squealed rushing over to cover up the poster. Rouge would surely tease him... and well Kiko... who knows what she would do?

-- NAME // Reynard Ayoki

-- CLASS // D

-- TECHS USED // None.

-- NAME // Kiko Ayoki

-- CLASS // E

-- TECHS USED // None.

-- NAME // Rouge Ayoki

-- CLASS // D


-- TECHS USED // None.

-- NAME // Junko Ayoki

-- CLASS // E


-- TECHS USED // None.

[Kami-Gaz]

Rakka was proud of his discovery, he knew his friend well and even he knew that this individual liked the ladies. He had to have something that indicated that in his bed room, he just had to. Lo and behold the fox man did. Now he had found it the panic of Reynard set in. He was scared of Kiko or Rogue seeing this? ‘Uh oh…’ The marine thought as he waved the poster in his hand carefully.

“Here I’ll hold it and you pin it in place!” He announced before pushing the poster he had removed up against the wall and holding it there awkwardly as he awaited for his comrade to replace the pins to hide his shame from his siblings. As Rakka held the poster he could notice that some of the pins that were used had fallen into awkward spots… would Rey notice them? Would he be able to use his nearly supernatural speed to pick them up and put them into place?

The Slick marine had a twinge of pain as he held his position, he was stretching in a way that aggravated his still healing wounds. ‘Ow ow ow.’ He winced as he could feel the burning in the injured muscles, fractured ribs and bruised abs… Admittedly that last one came from Training with Ensign Rosalyn in Tekkai. He didn’t complain, he only winced as the pain built up.

As the pair were in this compromising position there was a heavy pitter patter of the other fox cubs running to see what the heavy thudding and the Reynard shout were caused by and if anyone needed help. The clock was ticking. Reynard had to put the pins in place quick, before Rakka’s body gave out… or his sisters barged into the room.