When the little girl woke up, the first thing she saw was a face covered in fluff, with two curious, shiny black eyes sizing her up.
The little girl was startled and sat up with a sudden jerk, crying out loud with a "wah."
Her cries also frightened the little fox that had been lying on top of her, causing it to dart away and hide behind a larger fox, peeping out cautiously at the little girl with half of its head showing.
Only then did the little girl realize that she was still by the big lake, but she could no longer see any tents or signs of people.
In front of her was a fiery red, big fox. Snuggled within its thick fur were three little ones, about the size of kittens, huddled together and peering out at her with curiosity.
From the fairy tales she had heard since childhood, the little girl knew that foxes were big, cunning villains, and some were even said to eat people!