Submission (#1574) Approved

Leaf Hoarder Prompt

After a long day of cleaning up and organizing her den in the Misty Isles, Belle heads out for a serene afternoon stroll. Stretching out her tired legs she turns to leave her now cozy home, only to wonder where to walk. It's a little chilly out at this point of the season, so the beaches along the Isle's edges were out of the question. Hot springs would be wonderful, however... Belle didn't care for the cold walk home that awaited her with wet fur. While looking up to the sun-blushed skies, an idea crossed her mind. The forest! Of course, the scenery is beautiful right now! The leaves, now painted with the fiery colors of fall would be the perfect scenery to relax to after a day of housework.

Happily stepping along the trails of the nearby forest, Belle's attention is taken over by a large, lush pile of newly-fallen leaves. The leaves look so crunchy! There's nothing that could stop her as she books her way over to the leaves. No feeling could match that of crisp leaves under paws, right? After having engulfed her fluffy plush body in the leaves, Belle hears a rustle nearby. She freezes, what is that?

A cute, white-furred friend pops out of the leaves! Belle looks over at them, trying to figure out what this creature is. Its body is surrounded by leaves, and when Belle attempts to brush its leaves off, the creature whines in protest. She decides it's best to leave the buddy in his leaves. Maybe they can hang out tomorrow! The sun is setting on the horizon, and she's got to head home.