The tragic story of Maddox's Father

Just like any other bright, sunny day out in the woods, Maddox joined his father as they roamed about their favorite spot to relax and enjoy being in nature. The only thing was, the scent of a newcomer floated through the air, and it wasn't a good scent. It reeked of hostility and hate.

"Clear a path!" a broad shouldered man shouted, pushing past any canid in his way. Maddox hid behind a member in their group, and stared at the strange man who came out of no where. He wore an eyepatch with the letter A embroidered into it, and held what Maddox could only guess to be a weapon, what looked to be a sharp arrow poking out of it. "I am a part of the vigilantes in Cove City. And I demand to know what is going on, here."

Maddox's dad, Paul Bernard, stepped forward, patting at the air to let the air to let the other canids know to calm down.

"Wait a minute," he said, trying to be reasonable. "This is just one of our scheduled meetings. We don't mean any harm."

"Get. Out. Now."" commanded the vigilante, who happened to be Kit, hefting the weapon onto his leg.

"Just, listen to me- Paul steps forward, waving his hands. That is enough for Kit to fire his weapon, which launches straight into Paul's chest.

"No!" Maddox cried, jumping up as his father falls to the ground. He is instantly held back as parts of his canid form start to come out. "Dad! Dad, no!" His yelling immediately turns to Kit. "I'll kill you! You hear me? I'll kill you!" A teary eyed Maddox is hefted up off the ground, into the other man's arms, the other canids yelling at Kit.

Hello, Excluded Kids. Just felt it was important to write this story as it explains Maddox's hurt and anger. Always makes me want to cry when I think about it. :(