Vikhuula/Re'em

The Arabian Oryx pair walked carelessly through the open gate leading onto the property. A fence ran the perimeter, and there we more fences separating the wild portion of the land from the house, stable, horse corral, and the part used for livestock. The wild animals were free to come and go as they pleased, though it was much safer here because the owners of the property did not allow hunters or any gun-carrying or dangerous humans on their land. Wolves, however, could enter, but they took the risk of being shot by Jake. Nicole was too kind-hearted to hurt an animal that was only doing what God made it to.

Re'em led the way through the dense brush. It was much greener than the African deserts they were used to. But it was good enough, as it had a pond and plenty of grass to keep them alive and happy. He stopped at the pond and lowered his head, gulping the cool water.

Vikhuula was cautious. She didn't want to take any chances after barely escaping poachers. She kept a lookout, but her hunger soon overwhelmed her and she had to eat the grass that grew beneath her.

Fox

Fox raced through the open barn door out into the horse corral. From there, he slipped under the wooden fence and ran further. He soon came upon the oryxes. These were strange creatures. They looked like horses with long horns upon their heads. "Hello!" He said, wagging his tail. "Who are you? I'm Fox!"

Vikhuula/Re'em

Vikhuula lifted her head and stepped back, but calmed down once she saw that the creature speaking to her was only a small dog. "Hello, Fox. I am Vikhuula." She said cautiously. They couldn't take any chances.

The male was more carefree than his frightened friend. "I go by the name of Re'em." He replied, speaking in a relaxed tone. "You must be a human pet. Do you have a master anywhere nearby?"

Fox

Fox wagged his small tail. "Vikhuula and Re'em...Nice names!" He exclaimed excitedly, then tilted his head. "Oh, sure. I have a master. She's in the barn with the horse." He examined them carefully. "If you don't mind me asking, what are you? His voice was loud - a sign of his happiness.

Vikhuula/Re'em

Vikhuula swished her tail nervously. Humans! She thought.

Re'em looked confused. "We are Arabian Oryxes, of course!" He laughed, then glanced at Vikhuula. "I am sure that the dog's human is perfectly respectful of animals like us, if the dog seems so happy."

Ziggy

Ziggy eyed the unusual trio from her place by the fence. She had seen dogs plenty of times, but never had she seen a creature with such long, straight horns. She walked closer with an anything but dainty gait. She had caught the last bit of the conversation. Oryx...That's a funny name for an animal! She thought. She found joy in almost everything, and she was always making new friends. It came time for her to introduce herself. "Hello, everyone!" She said excitedly. "My name is Ziggy." She looked down at Fox and smiled. "You're a cute dog!" She seemed to be always happy no matter the circumstances.