Kagaenai

Background
Foxes. Sneaky, conniving, quick creatures. Vermin to some, deities to others. They are said to even hold natural magical capabilities, to shift their form in a way that rivals even tanuki. It is in these beliefs that the fox does get its highly revered abilities, and this proves no different in this tale.

Quick is the fox, and such is only especially true for this small, red fox that hunts in the forests near a small town in Japan. Though scrawny, moreso than the average fox, this creature had no problem catching some of the prey even her brothers couldn't. Her brothers and sisters relied on wit rather than speed, or catching larger, slower prey, but when that failed, this one would never fail to chase after and catch her prey. In this, she was beloved by her family, as since she was small, she would not always finish what she caught.

However, like all foxes, this one grew lazy and sought an easier prey. The foul that once roamed the ground were soon found captured by the humans, so for a while, that was out of the question. That was, until, the clever fox found ways into the cages of a small human village. For a while, this became her main source of food. As the other foxes learned of this, they also followed by her example, killing the chickens that the humans kept captive. Needless to say, it wasn't long until they were found by the humans, and in this did the small fox's speed come into play. On one particular night, she was sneaking off with a freshly dead chicken when she could hear, and see from the corner of her eye, a familiar whistling fly through the air. Her instinct told her body to quickly lay down in but a moment, and as she did, the arrow that sought to end her life stuck in the ground beside her, leaving her to run off. The human that fired this arrow was astonished at what the fox had done - dodging something that would have killed any other fox, and needless to say he went back to recall this tale.

And so it began, as most of these stories usually do - the reason the foxes are as naturally magically adept as they are. For as this human recounted his tale, the ones who heard it would recall it again, and again, and again - each one adding their own thoughts and beliefs onto it. The story was only furthered by the fox that continued to come back, even when the rest of her pack had been either run off or killed. A wiser fox may not test their luck like this, but maybe this fox grew smart enough to want to spite the humans.

The one night's history would continue to repeat itself - farmers recalling how this red fox would avoid any attempts to run it off or kill it. Some have even swore by her speed in saying she could catch and arrow in her teeth. As this rumor grew, she eventually was able to do so. It was these rumors, stories, beliefs and opinions that shaped the fox, growing ever older, and eventually becoming what she lived off of.

Farmers came to fear the fox, though, starting to recall her as a monster, a youkai. They feared that she would soon be able to lay waste to even the cattle. Once more did the rumors change from simply a kind recollection to a frightening tale. Her effect on the chickens were already quite worrisome, and so people started to call her "Kangaenai Korosu" after the term "Kill without thinking", to remind people to kill her without a moment's hesitation. Even this, though, only got twisted in time, soon leading people to believe that she could kill before you could think, or could kill without even a thought. It was in these beliefs and fears that what they fear would come to life.

Personality
As expected of a fox, Kangaenai is rather energetic and easygoing around her friends, Rei and Sakikusa, but to anyone else she can appear as skittish, distrusting, even a bit nervous whilst still trying to maintain a calm composure. The reason for this mostly comes from her ability, a side effect of which is a heightened reaction to various things, leading her to be a bit jumpy. Often a crack of a stick will make her flinch or, at worst, fire an arrow in the direction of the noise. If all she had done is merely overreact, then she can also become rather flustered, especially in front of her friends.

Once she is used to someone, or has been around them long enough to start a conversation, her easy-going side comes out. At this point, she can even fall into temptation and be a tad bit teasing or mischievous, which can also be seen with those close to her. Though, her sensitivity can prove a foil to her teasing, mischievous nature if she faces retaliation.

Getting Kangaenai angry is not an easy task, at first glance, but in truth even if you were to garner her displeasure, she'd only show it in secret, opting to smile to your face. It's not impossible for her most despised people to be struck down by an arrow from seemingly nowhere; struck in a leg or such and left to listen to a distant giggle as the forest's inhabitants come to the smell of blood.

Power/Combat
To be added

Major

 * Character::Sakikusa:

Trivia

 * As a bi-product of her ability, she is terribly over-reactive and easy to startle. She'll flinch at nearly anything and jump at the first sign of trouble.


 * Her name means, literally, "without thought"; given to her by fellow kitsune after she's proven to have quick reflexes.