Get back here, Cheeko!

After so many times of being in the same situation, you would think Annabelle had learned from her past actions, pinpointed what she was doing wrong and fix them. 'But no, I can never seem to learn from my actions, why? Because my mind seems to think that Cheeko will have behaved, settled down, learned what it is I wanted him to do...but obviously that's not the case!' The professor gasped for breath as she continued to run after the chest-nut colored pygmy rabbit.

Now Annabelle was by no means unfit, however after running for 45 minutes at top speed after the damn rabbit, jumping over fences, dodging trees and people, trying to avoid random shrubbery that grew from the ground, she was getting tired...very tired. The woman came to an abrupt halt under a tree, suddenly finding herself out of energy and collapsed on the floor watching Cheeko bounce out of sight in between some bushes, a bead of sweat sliding down her temple.

Annabelle sighed after finally regaining her breath, she leaned against the tree stretching her legs out in front of her, she would have to find Cheeko later because right now she was way too tired to even consider trying to go after him. The witch stared up at the sky, she hadn't seen Leo since the holidays started, she hadn't been in much contact with anyone at all recently. A feeling of loneliness crept up in her, the constant feeling that had been there during her travels, Annabelle frowned at her thoughts and shook her head, no point getting sad over nothing, things were different, she'll meet up with someone soon...hopefully.

Kallen was wandering about with a hint of annoyance on her face, thinking about what had occurred a few minutes ago and thinking about keeping away from Muggle London for a time. While at a bar, some cop had been flirting with her, something that she didn't seem comfortable with. Honestly, the guy looked old enough to be her dad for crying out loud! Verbal advances were something that she could somewhat tolerate but when it came to attempted physical contact, that was just crossing the line and the result wasn't very pretty. Then again, it wasn't everyday that a forty-year old cop would easily get the daylights beaten out of him before being thrown through a window by a girl that was smaller than him and barely half his age.

Now here she was, seeking to avoid contact with Muggle authorities that were hunting for her. The redhead hoped that the Ministry didn't get wind of what she did on the Muggle world. Thoughts were interrupted when she noticed a chestnut-colored pygmy rabbit near a large patch of grass, wandering about as though looking for something.

'A perfect choice to get rid of these.' she thought to herself as she reached into her pocket and withdrew a small plastic bag containing three apple slices before opening it and pulling out one. Kallen stooped down before extending her hand, holding the fruit piece out while coaxing at the rabbit in a soothing voice.

The rabbit looked at her quizzically before resuming its sniffing around the patch of grass. Kallen merely shrugged and tossed the apple slice next to the rabbit, which recoiled at first before sniffing the piece of fruit and began eating it. After finishing, the rabbit began to move towards Kallen. Taking another apple slice, she tossed it onto the ground before watching the rabbit consume the piece of fruit while drawing closer to her. Kallen held out the last apple slice, which the rabbit eagerly devoured before it ran off once it was done.

After transfiguring the plastic bag into a small pebble, Kallen left it on the grass before continuing her stroll.

Annabelle huffed in annoyance as no one came by the space she was occupying, she hadn't really been expecting anyone but the company would have been nice. The witch looked around the park in boredom, taking in the beautiful scenery yet not having the heart care.

She sighed, being alone wasn't doing her any good, deciding to head back home the witch stood up stretching, before making her way to where Cheeko had hopped. Struggling through the plants Annabelle stumbled onto the other side and yelped as Cheeko charged into her midway through a leap, she couldn't balance in time to save herself from tumbling onto the ground and hitting her head.

Hissing in pain she squinted at the rabbit which sat innocently on her stomach, rubbing the wound she checked for blood, seeing none she exhaled and laid still on the floor not bothered to get up again. She still kept a tight hold onto Cheeko; no sense in letting the rabbit escape again only to have her run after him when she finally decided to get up.

Leo whistled to himself as he strolled through the park. Of course, his whistling was slightly muffled by the scarf her wore draped around his neck. Times were a little nippy, as he always bundled up before heading out. His ferret pokes it's head out of his pocket and he smiled slightly. "Stay in there if you know what's good for ya," he murmured, patting the little guy's head.

His whistling died off as he saw someone laying on the ground. "Hello what's this?" He questioned, stepping closer. "She looks a bit famil-Anna?"

Annabelle sighed closing her eyes her hold on Cheeko never failing, exhaling she opened her eyes again ad watched the clouds in the sky drift by, while the birds chirped up in the trees. Suddenly she heard whistling mixing in with the birds chirps and frowned a little, was someone coming? She was about to get up when a familiar voice reached her ears, calling her name.

Sitting up, Cheeko still in her lap, she turned to the source, only to find Leo standing in front of her looking a little puzzled. Still a bit woozy from her fall she didn't comprehend the entire situation and therefore her response was a simple "Leo?"

He grinned, pleased that it was who he thought. After all, seeing a girl and calling her by the name of your love well...that just didn't work out well. He crouched down to look at her closely before peering at the pet in he lap. "Trouble?" He asked easily, grinning to her.

As if sensing something, his ferret poked his head out of his pocket. "Cecil, what are you doing?" Leo asked fumbling for the slippery weasel-like animal as it made a getaway. Leo fell forward, clutching his pet who just squirmed out of his hand. "Merlin's shorts."

Snapping out of her daze, Annabelle smiled brightly at the sight of the man before her, however sighed a bit at the his question and followed his gaze. She nodded hopelessly,

"I really can't do anything about him, whenever we come to the park he always finds a way to escape from me no matter what I do." she said holding Cheeko up so his face was level to hers, she gave the rabbit a small frown in annoyance before setting him back in her lap.

Hearing Leo speak she watched amused as he tried to control a ferret which had wormed its way out of Leo's pocket. Annabelle giggled a little as Leo fell forward in front of her as he tried to catch his pet. "Having a bit of trouble yourself, I see."

Leo scrambled forward and captured the animal within his grasp, grinning as the little animal squeaked rather angrily at him. "I don't think so, buddy. Back in the pocket before you catch your death." Leo said to the squirming ferret. "I'll put you in with Neb if you don't behave."

The ferret quieted and Leo grinned rather victoriously. He let the ferret slip into his pocket before it poked it's head out, seemingly at ease. "Neb's my owl," he said finally. "They fight like a cat and a dog. And I'm sure we're not the only ones with...pet troubles. Cecil here is a natural-born troublemaker."