The Fox Village (Free Join)

==The Kitsune==
According to Wikipedia, "Foxes and humans lived close together in ancient Japan; this companionship gave rise to legends about the creatures. Kitsune have become closely associated with Inari, a Shinto kami or spirit, and serve as its messengers....Stories depict them as intelligent beings and as possessing paranormal abilities that increase with their age and wisdom. According to Yōkai folklore, all foxes have the ability to shapeshift into human (and/or Mobian) form. While some folktales speak of kitsune employing this ability to trick others—as foxes in folklore often do—other stories portray them as faithful guardians, friends, lovers, and wives."
== The Kitsune Village of Nakamura ==
Named after the foxes that discovered it, Nakamura is a small village that is inhabited by a number of different people and species, but it's also known for it's legends and stories of being guarded by a long line of kitsune guardians. The name Nakamura is the one that this long line shares, which is why it's named after them. However, not many believe in these tall tales, but there is a chance that these kitsune are walking among the villages people, hiding their tails in order to keep up their peaceful lifestyle. There are a number of foxes that reside in this village, and a temple that serves as the kitsune living area. The village people go there to offer food and gifts for their guardians, or at least...the villagers that still believe in them do.
Nakamura is open and welcome to travelers and tourists that want to escape the bustling cities and enjoy the country for it's gorgeous nature, wildlife, history and folklore. Many of Nakamura's buildings still resemble how they use to look years and years ago, but the village is up to date with technology and prefers to keep it that way.
==Participants==
* AnnabelleRich
* MaxIrvaron
==Involved Characters==
* Mei the Kitsune
* Annabelle Rich the Wolf
* Kristy Summers the Dog
* Kennedy the Chaos Tiger (Max)
* Alexia the Hedgehog (Max)
== The Village Gates (Arrival) ==
Mei quietly sat on a bench near the front gates of the village that she called home...Nakamura. With only one tail to be seen, and her clothing appearing more traditional, she seemed to be waiting for someone. After chasing her sister down for so long, she didn't realize how long it had been since she had been home. She decided to relax for a bit, return to her routes, and even see if she could guide some tourists through the village.
A grey tiger walked near the front gates, donning a purple yukata with white Chaos Emeralds on it. He carried a wooden umbrella with a purple top. This place definitely looks nice. It's good to have a vacation here and there, Kennedy McLeod thought as he looked up the area. Just looking at the gates, I'm already impressed. I really have to thank Mac for recommending this place to me.
Behind Kennedy, a teenage blue hedgehog who two droopy quills followed him, wearing a cyan kimono with white snowflakes as its general design. Alexia Wynter was in awe of Nakamura, even more than she was when kennedy took her here. This was the first time Kennedy had ever taken her for a vacation one-on-one, so she really wanted to enjoy every moment of it.
Kennedy saw the kitsune sitting on the bench and started to walk towards her. Putting his hand out for her to shake, he greeted her saying "Hello! I am Kennedy McLeod. How are you doing today?"
The kitsune seemed to have been lost in her thoughts, but perked up as the two travelers wondered over, "Oh!" She stood up from the bench, smoothing out her kimono as she bowed to them, "Kon'nichiwa. I'm doing well." She spoke, her Japanese accent thick, but her English fairly recognizable. Her own kimono had designs of Lotus flowers on it, "My name is Mei." She said with a smile.
As she greeted them, a white wolfess and a brown canine wondered towards the gates as well. The dog looked at her small pocket map, "This is...Nakamura? I hope I'm saying that right." And the wolf nodded in response as she gestured to the fox greeting other travelers, "She might be a guide. C'mon." The two made their way over.
Alexia turned around, looked at her feet, and waved towards the duo shyly. "H-Hello," she greeted, feeling a bit anxious with foreign people.
Upon seeing that she spoke Japanese, Kennedy bowed and spoke some himself. "I am Kennedy McLeod," he continued. "It's a pleasure meeting you."
"Hi." Kristy would respond to the greeting as they glanced over the blue fox named Mei.
Mei would smile as she nodded to him, then noticed the other two travelers, "Oh, are you here to see the village too? I didn't expect too many guests today, but the more the merrier!" She spoke, Annabelle smiling a bit, "My name is Mei, it's a pleasure." She introduced herself once more. 
"I'm Annabelle, and this is my best friend Kristy." Anna would respond, "I've heard a lot of interesting stories about this place." Kristy would chime in just then, "Yeah! The urban legends are pretty crazy, but in a really good way!" She said, seeing Mei giggle.
"I'm glad to see that you're interested in the folklore. There will be plenty to hear once we get to the temple." Mei spoke, "If you'll all follow me, we can get started." She spoke, and gestured to the gates that were open and welcoming. She'd begin to walk over, staring into the trees that created a canopy above them. Kennedy and Aqua followed, interested.
== Tourist Areas ==
Mei would lead the 4 travelers into the village. It was very peaceful and looked as if they had gone back in time almost, the traditional buildings holding up well and using newer tech to keep them in pristine condition. 
"Nakamura has been around since the early 1400's, so the village has centuries upon centuries of history. Many families that resided here in the Edo period are still around to continue many traditions and to keep them alive for the next generation to experience." Mei explained, pointing to a few buildings. Kristy would pull her camera from her bag as she took a few photos.
Alexia did the same, but wither her phone. Kennedy admired the buildings. "I remember 1000 years ago, when I was able to see these in person. They truly are masterpieces of Mobiankind," Kennedy commented. You could practically see the sparkle in his eyes. "Do any families currently reside here, or is it simply a tourist sight?" he asked.
Mei smiled, "Oh yes, there are residents that reside here to run the shops. Mainly family businesses that show the traditional processes of making all sorts of items and foods." She replied, "The more populated residential areas are deeper within the village, and it's there that the temple of the fox resides." She stated.
Kristy blinked, "Temple of the Fox?" She asked, before Mei nodded. "Yes. Foxes have a long and colorful history when it comes to Japanese folklore."
"Heh, maybe we should've brought Scarlet along," said Kennedy, thinking about his red-furred friend. "She would've loved all the compliments about her species."
"Assuming she wouldn't get h-h-herself in some b-big trouble o-o-or burn the wh-whole place down," Alexia replied with a light chuckle.
Kristy leaned over to Annabelle, "What's with the stuttering with that chick?" She'd whisper, before Annabelle nudged her and gave a small 'shh'. Mei continued to walk along as she gestured to a larger building, "Oh, and if any of you were curious, we do have a small sento, which is a bath house. Bath houses have been around here in Japan for hundreds of years, and has a strong relationship with the country's history. I'd recommend them to any tourist, or lover of our history. But...only if you're comfortable with bathing naked around other people." She gave a small shy chuckle.
Well, that's.... unsettling. Technically, though do I even have a-
Kennedy's interesting thoughts were cut off when Alexia let out a nervous chuckle. "Heh heh, I wouldn't want to freeze y-y-you all, so I'll th-think that I'll p-pass..."
Kristy rolled her eyes a little as Annabelle gave the canine a quick glare. Mei continued to lead the group, "If there are any questions, feel free to ask. We're heading towards the market now, so there will be plenty of inn's and places to buy food and souveniers made from scratch."
Annabelle gasped as she spoke, "Don't you have a kimono shop here?" Mei nodded, "Oh yes! You can get fit for one and take photos if you like, and you can also purchase the kimono you try on." She responded. Kristy grinned, and smirked, "Yes...I know we'll look so amazing...!" The canine whispered as Annabelle smirked. 
Mei walked on, "Now we'll be heading through the market place and to the temple of the fox." She mentioned, "This is where we've restored the original temple. You can't step inside, but we do have a small information center so you can learn all about what's inside. It's essentially a recreation of the temple itself." She spoke.