Disclaimer: this short story is based on Japanese folklore and culture. I do not claim to be an expert on this, so do not use this as a source of information on Japan. Ryo is a young messenger fox and has been tasked to deliver a message to a shrine on the nearby mountain, when suddenly he trips. What happens? This is my first short story, so I apologize if there is any grammar mistakes. Please point out any mistakes you find. Enjoy! The story is approx. 2,000 words.