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| 1 | >Be born a blind bastard | |
| 2 | >Not even mamomo mana can bring back your sight | |
| 3 | >You deal with it alright, but it's hard for you to play with other kids | |
| 4 | >Parents take you somewhere one day | |
| 5 | >You don't know where, but it smells like dogs | |
| 6 | >Can hear all the yips and little barks from outside | |
| 7 | >Have to sit in a chair for a bit while parents fill out forms | |
| 8 | >But then they take you where the noises are coming from | |
| 9 | >You were always looking forward to having a guide animal | |
| 10 | >So you were very surprised when you heard the voices of little girls swarming around you and asking what your name was | |
| 11 | >None of them try to touch you, and they're all well behaved | |
| 12 | >Respond to the 'sit' command from one of the adults as soon as it's spoken | |
| 13 | >Their tails are all sweeping across the carpet | |
| 14 | >Parents tell you to have a good day, they'll be back before dinner to pick you up | |
| 15 | >Is this daycare? | |
| 16 | >"Not exactly" they reply | |
| 17 | >You're left to interact with all the girls | |
| 18 | >Which isn't so bad, they seem to sense you haven't been around kids a lot and only come at you one at a time to ask you questions and tell you their name | |
| 19 | >One stands out, mostly because her tail never seems to stop wagging | |
| 20 | >April, as she said in her rather genki voice | |
| 21 | >The others seem to lose interest once your attention focuses on her | |
| 22 | >She can't stop giggling when you feel her face to see what she looks like | |
| 23 | >When you need to use the bathroom she takes you to the door and tells you a map so you can use it yourself | |
| 24 | >Reads you some books, though you're sure she's added some flair to the stories with her hyperactive imagination | |
| 25 | >The time flies by, and you're worried about if you'll see April again or not | |
| 26 | >Parents return and ask if you had a good time | |
| 27 | >You ask if you can come again | |
| 28 | >They say no | |
| 29 | >You complain that you want to see your new friend again | |
| 30 | >Can't understand why they're chuckling | |
| 31 | >They explain that this is a service dog house | |
| 32 | >And they came to get a puppy to help you out | |
| 33 | >April gets to come home with you | |
| 34 | >April is bouncing the whole ride home | |
| 35 | >And tells you about all the things she sees out the window the whole way | |
| 36 | >You wonder how she can never get tired of talking | |
| 37 | >Tail is still smacking the seat ceaselessly | |
| 38 | >When you get home she gets you out of the vehicle herself and guides you inside by the hand | |
| 39 | >You know the layout of your house already, so she runs off to explore it herself | |
| 40 | >Comes back every minute to check up on you | |
| 41 | >Can hear her feet patting around everywhere | |
| 42 | >Your parents take her things to your room | |
| 43 | >She'll be sharing it with you, and sleep in a sleeping bag until they can set up a bed for you | |
| 44 | >April returns as soon as dinner is served | |
| 45 | >Tells you where the food is on your plate before starting her own dinner | |
| 46 | >After dinner is bath time | |
| 47 | >She almost pulls you to the bathroom herself to help you wash | |
| 48 | >Parents thankfully stop her | |
| 49 | >She sits right by the door and keeps asking if you're alright the whole time | |
| 50 | >Whines and complains when your mother takes her to have her bath next | |
| 51 | >You're in the kitchen when you hear your mother chasing the yippy puppy past you | |
| 52 | >You can smell bath suds and the floor is wet | |
| 53 | >April really doesn't like baths | |
| 54 | >Your mother finally gets the puppy washed after remembering the commands | |
| 55 | >By the time she's done you're getting ready for bed | |
| 56 | >April darts in to help you get into your pajamas | |
| 57 | >It's a bit awkward for your young self but it does make it a good deal easier | |
| 58 | >Get tucked into bed by your mother, you can hear April's tail still going in her sleeping bag | |
| 59 | >Not even five minutes after the lights are off, April slips into your bed to cuddle up next to you | |
| 60 | >She smells like apples | |
| 61 | ||
| 62 | >Morning comes with April waking you | |
| 63 | >By licking your cheek | |
| 64 | >An ultra happy good morning is yapped out when she sees you're awake | |
| 65 | >She helps you get changed for the day | |
| 66 | >Bit less awkward than the licking | |
| 67 | >She takes you downstairs and gets breakfast for you | |
| 68 | >Cold cereal | |
| 69 | >Parents are up after you for once | |
| 70 | >And are very surprised to see you both up so early | |
| 71 | >April gets headpats from the adults | |
| 72 | >You didn't know that tail could go faster | |
| 73 | >Father gets some toast and coffee while you and April munch on your Jinko Flakes cereal | |
| 74 | >When it's time for him to go, your father ruffles your hair and gives April more head pats | |
| 75 | >Once he's gone, your mother asks if you want to play in the back yard | |
| 76 | >It's the first time that she'd let you | |
| 77 | >She was always worried that you'd wander into her little garden or worse, the tool shed | |
| 78 | >It didn't have a door ever since a few full moons ago when a boy hid in there before a girl broke it in | |
| 79 | >You don't really understand what made some girls go crazy on the full moon yet | |
| 80 | >Father always says he'll tell you when you're older | |
| 81 | >You and April head outside into the grassy back yard and you get to smell the scent of the flowers and growing vegetables first hand | |
| 82 | >April drags you around to explore and tell you where each place is, keeping a pace that lets you count the steps | |
| 83 | >Get a good mental map of the back yard now | |
| 84 | >With that out of the way, April takes a few moments to roll on the grass in front of you | |
| 85 | >Odd girl | |
| 86 | >Afterwards she asks what games you want to play | |
| 87 | >You're not even sure what games you CAN play | |
| 88 | >She has to think about that for a minute | |
| 89 | >Tag, Hide and seek, Jump rope are all out | |
| 90 | >So she suggests fetch | |
| 91 | >She is a puppy | |
| 92 | >Looks around for something the two of you can play fetch with, though you can only hear her whimpers and the grass under her feet | |
| 93 | >Has to go inside as quick as she can to find something | |
| 94 | >You hear something jump up onto the fence by the alleyway soon after | |
| 95 | >You listen nervously, worrying it's one of those scary kid-eaters your mother is always warning you about | |
| 96 | >But it's much too small for that | |
| 97 | >You hear claws scratch at wood before something plops over onto the grass | |
| 98 | >Someone small walks over to you | |
| 99 | >Before running away when a yipping and barking April runs back out | |
| 100 | >She rushes past you and whoever it was scrambles back over the fence in a panic | |
| 101 | >April keeps yipping for about a minute while pacing back and forth along the length of the fence | |
| 102 | >You ask what is going on | |
| 103 | >This snaps April out of it and she runs back over to you | |
| 104 | >Apparently a were-kitten had come snooping | |
| 105 | >But she was a stranger so April had to chase her away! | |
| 106 | >As she puts it | |
| 107 | >Something tells you that it won't be the last you hear of the were-kitten | |
| 108 | >But April actually brought back a ball for you two to play with | |
| 109 | >She sits you over by the house so you can throw it away from windows | |
| 110 | >It's would be a bit boring for you if you couldn't hear April yipping all the way to the ball each time you tossed it | |
| 111 | >Lets you know how far you've thrown it each time | |
| 112 | >After a bit she makes a detour and barks at the far end of the yard again, bouncing to try and see over the edge of the fence | |
| 113 | >What you guess is the were-kitten runs off again | |
| 114 | >After a bit of growling April comes back with the ball to resume the games | |
| 115 | >Every time your arms start getting tired she has to chase the kitten off | |
| 116 | >This goes on until it's time for lunch | |
| 117 | >April takes you inside to visit the bathroom first and then to the table | |
| 118 | >April is ecstatic | |
| 119 | >Almost wonder if she got something other than whole wheat with leftover ham and cheese | |
| 120 | >Your mother asks her what the barking by the fence was about while you eat | |
| 121 | >Has to remind April to swallow before she speaks | |
| 122 | >April tells her about the super scary were-kitten with the devil horns and pitchfork | |
| 123 | >Mother realizes it's the neighbor's girl | |
| 124 | >Doesn't want April chasing her off again | |
| 125 | >April whines | |
| 126 | >But accepts | |
| 127 | >April takes you back outside after you're both done dinner | |
| 128 | >Is alright with reading books since you said you arms were getting sore | |
| 129 | >It's a lot more peaceful without the yipping | |
| 130 | >Hear all about the tales of a brave knight questing to defeat a dragon | |
| 131 | >She adds a lot of content to what is a ten page picture book | |
| 132 | >And jumps around as she acts out certain parts | |
| 133 | >You can hear the scratching sound again by the fence after a bit | |
| 134 | >April notices but keeps going with her acting | |
| 135 | >You're not sure why she's moving about so much when you can't see it | |
| 136 | >She's probably going to be covered in grass stains | |
| 137 | >You hear a squeaky, nervous voice come from the fence | |
| 138 | >"C-can I play?" | |
| 139 | >April stops and growls a bit at the kitten | |
| 140 | >But remembers what mom said | |
| 141 | >Says okay, but the kitten has to be the villain | |
| 142 | >Kitten points out she isn't a dragon | |
| 143 | >And that book ends in a kissing scene | |
| 144 | >April whines extra loud about spoiling it | |
| 145 | >Kitten apologizes three times in a row | |
| 146 | >April opens the back gate to let her in | |
| 147 | >Feel someone plop down right beside you | |
| 148 | >And then a puppy growl approaching | |
| 149 | >The kitten is dragged away from you | |
| 150 | >Before crawling back over | |
| 151 | >Asks what your name is | |
| 152 | >You tell her | |
| 153 | >She introduces herself as May | |
| 154 | >April pulls you away again and sits down where May had been | |
| 155 | >May sits on the other side | |
| 156 | >Before April can do more than growl you tell her to continue the story | |
| 157 | >She forgot the spot she was at | |
| 158 | >May meekly tells her she was at the part where the knight was chopping all the bad p'orcs on the head for taking all the cupcakes | |
| 159 | >April pops up to continue | |
| 160 | >May is just as interested in the out of control story as you are | |
| 161 | >It keeps going through a swamp full of witches that need new hats, to a canyon full of crying wyverns, down the river of their tears, and to the tower of a lich | |
| 162 | >You're wondering when he gets to the dragon when your mother calls you three in for snacks | |
| 163 | >May is nervous about the snack thing | |
| 164 | >Mother informs her she asked May's mother, and she said it was alright | |
| 165 | >May follows you and April in as you go to the living room for a snack of apple slices and grapes | |
| 166 | >May keeps very quiet unless you speak to her, each time mewing in surprise before speaking in her quiet voice | |
| 167 | >April tolerates the kitten in the room as she enjoys her fruity treats | |
| 168 | >When you mention it's time for your cartoons the puppy bounces up and runs around the living room to find the remote | |
| 169 | >Fiddles with it for a bit but can't seem to figure it out | |
| 170 | >And realizes she doesn't know what channel your cartoons are on anyways | |
| 171 | >You've never heard what channel it was yourself | |
| 172 | >May asks what cartoon it is, and you do your best to describe it to her | |
| 173 | >It's one of the only ones with voiced captioning on it | |
| 174 | >The kitten knows which one it is | |
| 175 | >But April wants to find it | |
| 176 | >She accidentally puts it on the nature channel | |
| 177 | "When the lion catches it's prey, it clamps it's teeth down on it's neck to suffocate it." | |
| 178 | >You hear May thump to the carpet | |
| 179 | >April whines and runs to get your mom | |
| 180 | >Your mother comes running | |
| 181 | >Checks May over | |
| 182 | >Kitten just fainted | |
| 183 | >Your mother puts it on the right channel before picking May up to bring her home | |
| 184 | >April is happy to have you to herself but still follow your mom to the door before coming back | |
| 185 | >You spend the next five minutes explaining what the cartoon is about as best as you can | |
| 186 | >And you're very surprised to find out one of the characters you thought was a guy is actually an amazon | |
| 187 | >Fills in any blanks the captioning leaves that confuse you from that point on | |
| 188 | >Your mother takes her time coming back from the neighbors, probably got chatting | |
| 189 | >Gives you one of the brownies that May's mother baked | |
| 190 | >April whines a bit and you ask why | |
| 191 | >She can't have any, she's allergic to chocolate | |
| 192 | >Mom gets her a popsicle from the freezer instead | |
| 193 | >All is fine after that | |
| 194 | >Everything is as it was the day before, the only highlight being April running and tripping on her way to greet your father when he gets home | |
| 195 | >It's pizza for dinner that night, making April super excited | |
| 196 | >Mother actually has to use the commands to get her to stop running around and yipping in joy | |
| 197 | >While you're eating, your mother asks if you want to try going to preschool | |
| 198 | >Now that April can watch you they feel safe leaving you there | |
| 199 | >Know a good one where May is going to enter in a few days too | |
| 200 | >You are nervous about it | |
| 201 | >It's a place you don't know and a lot of people you haven't met before | |
| 202 | >But April tells you that she'll protect you from anything | |
| 203 | >It actually makes you feel more confident | |
| 204 | >You want to give it a try | |
| 205 | >Mother is happy and gives April head pats | |
| 206 | >Her tail accelerates | |
| 207 | >How does it never stop wagging? | |
| 208 | >Truly a mystery you may never understand | |
| 209 | >The doorbell rings | |
| 210 | >April takes off barking all the way | |
| 211 | >To the amusement of your parents | |
| 212 | >Mother goes to the door to answer it | |
| 213 | >Comes back with two sets of small footsteps | |
| 214 | >May says hello | |
| 215 | >Apologizes for fainting | |
| 216 | >Like it's her fault | |
| 217 | >Of course you tell her it's alright | |
| 218 | >April actually asks if May is okay | |
| 219 | >The kitten meekly mews a yes | |
| 220 | >You hear May hold up some paper | |
| 221 | >"I made you a drawing." | |
| 222 | >There is a moment of awkward silence | |
| 223 | >This only makes May more nervous | |
| 224 | >You take it and gingerly tell her you're blind | |
| 225 | >She doesn't know what that is, watches you feel the paper to try and get an idea what she made with crayons | |
| 226 | >April explains as bluntly as a puppy can. | |
| 227 | >"He can't see!" | |
| 228 | >It sinks in | |
| 229 | >May can't stop apologizing and whining, even when you say it's alright | |
| 230 | >Eventually she stops, but you and April need to start getting ready for bed | |
| 231 | >Say goodnight to May, she sneaks in two more apologies between saying goodnight back | |
| 232 | >With the kitten shown back home, it's time for your bath | |
| 233 | >Parents debate something in the other room first, something about using too much hot water | |
| 234 | >Come to a decision | |
| 235 | >You and April will share a bath | |
| 236 | >You're blind, so there isn't anything to worry about | |
| 237 | >You're pretty sure April can see you though | |
| 238 | >They mention that she already helps you change clothes | |
| 239 | >And they have a point there | |
| 240 | >Still feels awkward | |
| 241 | >April is wondering why it's a problem | |
| 242 | >She doesn't have cooties, she checked | |
| 243 | >You're not even sure what that means | |
| 244 | >No getting around it, you and April get put in the bath together | |
| 245 | >She can't stop whining when she's made to stay in the hot soapy water and gets scrubbed by your mother | |
| 246 | >You take care of washing yourself until she finishes with the puppy, who sits with her eyes closed while the shampoo soaks into her hair | |
| 247 | >But you don't know that | |
| 248 | >This makes it very awkward for you | |
| 249 | >This continues until April gets rinsed and is pulled out of the tub to be dried off by towel and blowdrier | |
| 250 | >You think you can hear her biting at the hot air | |
| 251 | >After her small feel pat away downstairs you get rinsed, dried, and dressed afterwards | |
| 252 | >You're glad April isn't in charge of this | |
| 253 | >After a brief snack and brushing of teeth, you and April get tucked in for the night | |
| 254 | >Five minutes pass | |
| 255 | >You feel April slip up into your bed again and snuggle up onto your side again | |
| 256 | >She's nice and warm | |
| 257 | >And smells like apples | |
| 258 | ||
| 259 | >It's time for you to enter preschool | |
| 260 | >As a blind kid you're obviously nervous about it | |
| 261 | >The morning goes a lot like the others with April waking you up and getting you ready for the day | |
| 262 | >She's excited too, her tail refuses to stop wagging behind her | |
| 263 | >The whole ride to the preschool April tells you about all the things she sees outside the window | |
| 264 | >Once your mother parks the car, April helps you get out | |
| 265 | >You can't see anything but you can hear the sound of kids playing nearby | |
| 266 | >April takes your hand firmly as soon as you're stepped foot in the parking lot | |
| 267 | >You follow her a bit awkwardly, the puppy leading you through a door as the sounds of kids gets louder | |
| 268 | >After your mother talks with the woman at the desk, you're allowed to enter the area where all the noise is coming from | |
| 269 | >April shows you the way in at your pace, not once letting go of your hand | |
| 270 | >All the other kids seem to be occupied with their own games and friends, so you two are left alone for now | |
| 271 | >You hear a familiar, quiet voice as you approach | |
| 272 | >"G-good morning a-anon." | |
| 273 | >It's May | |
| 274 | >April says good morning to the were-kitten herself | |
| 275 | >And you reply afterwards | |
| 276 | >May stays quiet for a few moments | |
| 277 | >Just when you think something is wrong she takes your free hand on the other side | |
| 278 | >Her paw's hold is a lot weaker than April's | |
| 279 | >And this makes it a lot harder to move around | |
| 280 | >April squeezes your hand a bit harder, you can feel her looking around you at May | |
| 281 | >With what sort of look you couldn't tell | |
| 282 | >Your mother says goodbye before giggling at your predicament | |
| 283 | >It doesn't help you feel less embarrassed by it | |
| 284 | >Well, at least it can't get worse | |
| 285 | >An adult voice enters the play area | |
| 286 | >"Alright kids, make a circle and we'll introduce ourselves to each other!" | |
| 287 | >April leads you to the circle that forms in the center of the room | |
| 288 | >You're not really looking forward to this, but you have to do it | |
| 289 | >Once everyone is sat down in the circle, the adult introduces herself | |
| 290 | >She's a rather tall holst, judging from how high her voice comes from | |
| 291 | >The introductions start going around the circle with each kid standing up to tell everyone else who they are | |
| 292 | >There is a good mix of boys to girls, and different monster girls | |
| 293 | >Even a human girl | |
| 294 | >May has to go before you | |
| 295 | >She has to be asked to stand up twice before the shy kitten can manage the courage | |
| 296 | >"I-I'mMayit'sgoodtomeetyouall..." She blurts out, sitting down and whimpering | |
| 297 | >The adult doesn't bother pushing her for anything further | |
| 298 | >It's your turn to stand up, but April won't let go of your hand | |
| 299 | >You can feel the stares you're getting because of it | |
| 300 | >You introduce yourself, mention a few things you like, and then say the big thing | |
| 301 | >That you're blind | |
| 302 | >The group is hushed | |
| 303 | >That's normal, but it feels different this time | |
| 304 | >You sit down again anyways and let April have her turn | |
| 305 | >She stands up but still doesn't let go of your hand | |
| 306 | >"I'm April, I'm Anon's guide puppy! One day I'm going to marry him!" | |
| 307 | >You can feel her tail wagging furiously | |
| 308 | >And the heat in your face | |
| 309 | >The holst just giggles at the statement | |
| 310 | >One of the kids asks what a guide puppy is | |
| 311 | >"I show Anon where to go safely, make sure he doesn't get hurt, entertain him, and take care of Anon!" | |
| 312 | >You can feel May squeezing your other hand a bit tighter | |
| 313 | >With luck this will be over soon | |
| 314 | >The holst gets April to sit down to your great relief | |
| 315 | >But her tail keeps going at the same pace | |
| 316 | >The rest of the kids introduce themselves | |
| 317 | >Only a hellpup seems to stand out | |
| 318 | >Once introductions are done the holst lets the kids have free time to see what toys there are and interact with each other | |
| 319 | >You're fine just staying with April and May | |
| 320 | >You don't have another hand for someone else to hold | |
| 321 | >May goes to fetch a book for April to read | |
| 322 | >Seems she really liked what the puppy did with that other book | |
| 323 | >You wait with April on a patch of carpet holding hands | |
| 324 | >Until a larger girl walks up and sits down in front of you | |
| 325 | >"Hey." | |
| 326 | >You think you recognize that voice | |
| 327 | >April responds with her usually cheery tone | |
| 328 | >"Hi!!" | |
| 329 | >You say hello to the mystery girl too | |
| 330 | >You think you smell cinnamon | |
| 331 | >"Hey, are you really blind?" | |
| 332 | >Yes, why would you lie about that? | |
| 333 | >"Can I take care of you too?" | |
| 334 | >April yips once before speaking normally | |
| 335 | >"Only I get to take care of anon! I'm his guide puppy!" | |
| 336 | >"But I want to take care of anon too!" | |
| 337 | >You try and think of how to diffuse the situation | |
| 338 | >Tell the girl that only people with the right training can be guide puppies | |
| 339 | >But ask her what her name is, so you can be friends | |
| 340 | >It seems to work even if April's tail has slowed down | |
| 341 | >"I'm June." | |
| 342 | >You can't help wondering what is with this coincidence | |
| 343 | >Like you're in a story written by a lazy writer | |
| 344 | >But you recognize the name | |
| 345 | >It's the hellpup | |
| 346 | >You try and correct yourself mentally and call it heckpup | |
| 347 | >By now May returns | |
| 348 | >But she moves around behind you to peek over your shoulder at June | |
| 349 | >Her little paws hold onto your free arm | |
| 350 | >"Hey, lets go play something anon!" June suggests, standing up straight | |
| 351 | >You ask what games she had in mind | |
| 352 | >April growls a bit | |
| 353 | >"He can't play tag, catch, or simon says!" | |
| 354 | >You're not so sure about that last one | |
| 355 | >You feel June grab at your free arm to try and make you stand up | |
| 356 | >Get forced to your feet | |
| 357 | >"Lets go play on the swing!" | |
| 358 | >This can only end well | |
| 359 | >April refuses to let go and tugs the other way, but June is bigger and stronger | |
| 360 | >You're too unbalanced by the tug of war to stop it | |
| 361 | >You're not even sure what swings are | |
| 362 | >Or where May has gone at this point | |
| 363 | >The fresh air of outside greets your senses when you get dragged out a door | |
| 364 | >The shaggy hellpup tail keeps brushing past your legs behind June | |
| 365 | >"Stop! It's not safe for Anon to go on swings!" April pleads | |
| 366 | >"Of course it's safe! He's just got to hold on while I push!" | |
| 367 | >You're not even sure what you're supposed to hold onto | |
| 368 | >Eventually you're dragged to whatever these 'swings' are | |
| 369 | >Both canines let go of you to start bickering | |
| 370 | >It gives you a chance to feel the swing with your hands | |
| 371 | >It's a piece of cloth hanging between two sturdy ropes | |
| 372 | >You're not sure how you're supposed to play with it right away | |
| 373 | >Forgetting the puppy and hellpup arguing nearby you sit down in the swing to see if it'll work | |
| 374 | >It's a bit freaky being off the ground when you can't see | |
| 375 | >"See, Anon wants to do it!" June barks in joy | |
| 376 | >Wait a minute here | |
| 377 | >June moves behind you to give you a push | |
| 378 | >You are not okay with this | |
| 379 | >But that isn't getting through to June | |
| 380 | >She's too happy laughing and pushing you higher and higher | |
| 381 | >April isn't happy about this either | |
| 382 | >She won't stop yipping and telling June to stop | |
| 383 | >June doesn't get it until you start yelling at her too | |
| 384 | >Hellpup goes quiet as April stops the swing so you can get off and takes your hand | |
| 385 | >"I-I'm sorry, I thought it would be fun!" June apologizes | |
| 386 | >April just drags you away in a huff, leaving the hellpup behind | |
| 387 | >June doesn't try and follow you two | |
| 388 | >You thank April for helping you out | |
| 389 | >April's tail wags, her peppy personality returning | |
| 390 | >"Of course anon! I'll always take care of you!" | |
| 391 | >April gives you a big hug and squeezes you tight | |
| 392 | >And doesn't seem eager to let go anytime soon | |
| 393 | ||
| 394 | >It's the weekend | |
| 395 | >April is hiding with you in a hallway closet | |
| 396 | >The puppy is shaking in fright and holding onto your hand extra tight | |
| 397 | >Such a simple hiding spot can't fool your mother | |
| 398 | >She slides the door open and makes April yelp in a very dog-like manner | |
| 399 | >Mother scoops April up while the puppy pleads | |
| 400 | >"You need those shots young lady! We'll go clothes shopping after!" | |
| 401 | >Your father comes by to take your hand | |
| 402 | >He's going to need to go too in order to keep the puppy from escaping them | |
| 403 | >So you're going next door to play with May until they get back | |
| 404 | >He takes you over and hands you off to May's mother | |
| 405 | >You're shown into the new house carefully by the mother were-cat and taken to a room where you can hear a television | |
| 406 | >You can't tell what is on it due to lack of descriptive audio | |
| 407 | >May stays very quiet as you sit down next to her | |
| 408 | >You hear her mother giggle | |
| 409 | >"I'm going to go work in the other room, you can take care of him right?" | |
| 410 | >May hesitates | |
| 411 | >"Uhm... I g-guess... maybe... yeah?" | |
| 412 | >May's mother leaves the room, telling you to call if you need anything | |
| 413 | >Somehow this seems like a bad idea | |
| 414 | >You sit there for a short while, not sure what to talk with May about | |
| 415 | >The television is changed to a different show with descriptive video | |
| 416 | >You thank May | |
| 417 | >"Y-you're welcome." | |
| 418 | >Awkwardness continues | |
| 419 | >You try to start a conversation by asking how she's liking preschool | |
| 420 | >Just answers with "It's o-okay." | |
| 421 | >Stand up and say you want some water | |
| 422 | >May springs up with a small whine | |
| 423 | >"I-I'll get it for you!" | |
| 424 | >In her rush she trips over something on the ground and falls over | |
| 425 | >Right into you | |
| 426 | >The soft carpet thankfully cushions the fall | |
| 427 | >You ask if she's alright, even if she landed on top of you | |
| 428 | >Feel her feel around while whining again | |
| 429 | >"M-my glasses fell off!" | |
| 430 | >She wears glasses? | |
| 431 | >The kitten crawls off of you and blindly feels around | |
| 432 | >You offer to help | |
| 433 | >As you feel around you find numerous toys strewn about the carpet | |
| 434 | >No wonder she tripped | |
| 435 | >Wait, what do glasses look like? | |
| 436 | >You ask May that odd question | |
| 437 | >"W-well, they're glassy and have thingies on them." | |
| 438 | >That really doesn't help you much | |
| 439 | >Your hand feels something that doesn't feel like a toy moments later | |
| 440 | >Feel it carefully, it certainly seems like something to fit over someone's face | |
| 441 | >Inform May of your discovery | |
| 442 | >The only problem is getting them to her | |
| 443 | >You two follow each others voices | |
| 444 | >Then you feel something press up against your face | |
| 445 | >You're sure it's May's face, especially after you hear her jump back with a surprised mew | |
| 446 | >She's stammering and tripping on her words more than usual | |
| 447 | >You just hold her glasses out for her to take | |
| 448 | >Not that she can see them | |
| 449 | >It takes a while for May to calm down | |
| 450 | >You ask why she's acting so weird | |
| 451 | >She's rather nervous about why | |
| 452 | >Almost can't get it out | |
| 453 | >"B-because w-w-w-eeh k-k-ki-kissed!" | |
| 454 | >Is that what kissing was? | |
| 455 | >She still hasn't taken her glasses back | |
| 456 | >You think you can hear a giggling coming from a different direction | |
| 457 | >"K-kissing is wh-when two p-people touch l-lips!" May blurts out | |
| 458 | >So, you two did kiss | |
| 459 | >For a second | |
| 460 | >Your face starts to feel hot again | |
| 461 | >Neither of you want to say anything now | |
| 462 | >Eventually May feels around and takes her glasses from you | |
| 463 | >She gets up and fetches the water you wanted | |
| 464 | >You two just 'watch' television for a while | |
| 465 | >You're too nervous to ask May to take you to the bathroom | |
| 466 | >Can only hope April comes back soon | |
| 467 | >Finally you hear the front door opening and the patter of rapidly approaching footsteps | |
| 468 | >April nearly bowls you over as she slides into a hug | |
| 469 | >From how much her tail and wagging behind her you guess she really missed you | |
| 470 | >"I'm back Anon! I'm sorry I left! You weren't scared were you?!" April asks in her excessive worry, before getting really happy "Hi May!" | |
| 471 | >"H-h-hello..." May squeaks out, muffled by something | |
| 472 | >April's keen senses pick up the tension in the air | |
| 473 | >"What's wrong?" | |
| 474 | >You tell her nothing was wrong, but you had to use the bathroom | |
| 475 | >Don't want her finding out about the accidental kiss | |
| 476 | >You're embarrassed enough | |
| 477 | >April yips with joy and takes your hand after standing | |
| 478 | >Once you stand up she leads you all over the first floor looking for the bathroom | |
| 479 | >Finally you find it, April tells you a map before closing the door behind you | |
| 480 | >The relief is great | |
| 481 | >With that taken care of and hands washed, April guides you back to the room you were in before | |
| 482 | >You can hear your mother talking with May's mother in the other room | |
| 483 | >April sits down right next to you, tail lightly batting your back while you all 'watch' the television | |
| 484 | >April doesn't seem to be watching, she's sensing something happened | |
| 485 | >"What'd you two do while I was gone?" | |
| 486 | >May just whines and muffles her voice more | |
| 487 | >You feel your face turning red again | |
| 488 | >The puppy can't miss that hint | |
| 489 | >"Did you two kiss?" | |
| 490 | >As blunt as ever | |
| 491 | >Whatever May's reaction is tips the puppy on | |
| 492 | >"Not fair! I wanna kiss Anon too!" | |
| 493 | >Wait, what is she- | |
| 494 | >April pounces on you, and you feel her kissing your face all over | |
| 495 | >With her arms wrapped around you there is no choice but to take it | |
| 496 | >After a good minute of this the puppy finally gets off you and pulls you to a sitting position | |
| 497 | >You're stupefied | |
| 498 | >May thumps as she faints | |
| 499 | >April is just sitting there with her tail in maximum overwag | |
| 500 | >And you can hear the adults giggling at the scene | |
| 501 | >Not sure how this could get any more embarrassing | |
| 502 | >"Anon tastes like cookies!" | |
| 503 | >Thanks April | |
| 504 | ||
| 505 | >It's a nice sunny morning | |
| 506 | >You can smell the orchards and farms that you keep passing by in the car | |
| 507 | >You wish you could see it all though | |
| 508 | >But the puppy girl next to you with her endlessly wagging tail is more than happy to tell you about all the things you're passing | |
| 509 | >The Holst fields | |
| 510 | >Barometz ranch | |
| 511 | >Alruane gardens | |
| 512 | >A bunch of fuzzy weresheep with daughters | |
| 513 | >Pig fields being tended to by P'orcs | |
| 514 | >Apparently your mother finds it weird | |
| 515 | >You don't really get it | |
| 516 | >Something about the two looking similar | |
| 517 | >The quiet were-kitten May beside you has barely said a thing since you got in the car, though her mother keeps chatting with your own in the front seat | |
| 518 | >Before long your little group arrive at your destination | |
| 519 | >You can smell the blueberries already | |
| 520 | >A friend of May's mother that runs the blueberry fields lets her pick fresh blueberries | |
| 521 | >And you'll have a picnic for lunch | |
| 522 | >You don't think it'll be that fun though | |
| 523 | >As soon as the door by April's side is open she unbuckles you and grabs your hand, guiding you out of the vehicle | |
| 524 | >A wicker basket is put into your free hand before your group of five heads into the fields | |
| 525 | "Blueberries grow on bushes?!" | |
| 526 | >You can't help wondering what April thought they grew on | |
| 527 | >Not that you know what a bush looks like | |
| 528 | "Y-yeah... can we eat some as we pick?" May asks | |
| 529 | "Just don't ruin your lunch." Her mother answers | |
| 530 | >April cheers in place of the kitten and starts dragging you into the fields faster | |
| 531 | >You're used to keeping step with her now | |
| 532 | >And are still confused how her tail never stops wagging | |
| 533 | >You hear May follow you, and the distant call not to wander too far away from your mother | |
| 534 | "Okay! I'll keep Anon safe!" April barks excitedly | |
| 535 | >She apparently really like blueberries | |
| 536 | >After she stops dragging you she begins collecting in the basket you're holding | |
| 537 | >You kneel down to try and feel for the berries yourself | |
| 538 | >The bushes don't have thorns so you're free to feel around for the bunches of berries | |
| 539 | >You're able to figure out that the bigger the berry the better by tasting them | |
| 540 | >April runs around picking the biggest ones to put into the basket | |
| 541 | >But pauses near you every so often | |
| 542 | >May sticks near you and picks berries to your side | |
| 543 | >Once every berry is picked that you can find from the bush you move to the next | |
| 544 | >Overall it's pretty uneventful | |
| 545 | >Except for April's usual energy | |
| 546 | >May moves right back beside you each time you move | |
| 547 | >There is an odd smelling weed between the next set of bushes | |
| 548 | >You reach for it to see what it feels like | |
| 549 | >And end up touching May's hand | |
| 550 | >May yelps and falls backwards | |
| 551 | >The plant was uprooted in her hand | |
| 552 | >You ask if she's alright | |
| 553 | >April runs right back over to check on you two | |
| 554 | "Whatcha got there May?" April asks | |
| 555 | "I dunno... It smells nice though." | |
| 556 | "Can I smell?!" April yips | |
| 557 | >After a few sniffs April snorts | |
| 558 | "It's kinda stinky!" | |
| 559 | >You get a whiff of it too | |
| 560 | >It does have an strange smell to it | |
| 561 | >You go back to picking the berries | |
| 562 | >April moves away too | |
| 563 | >You don't hear May return to picking berries though | |
| 564 | >After a short time April yips again | |
| 565 | "Don't eat strange plants May!" | |
| 566 | >That doesn't sound good | |
| 567 | >You hear April run over again | |
| 568 | >But from the sound of her whine she was too late | |
| 569 | "I'm gonna get mom Anon, stay here!" April instructs you | |
| 570 | >She runs off, leaving you and May alone | |
| 571 | >You ask if May is alright | |
| 572 | "Nyaaaaa..." | |
| 573 | >You feel a paw padding at your back | |
| 574 | >That's not normal | |
| 575 | >Another needy mewl and another paw is padding at you, gripping at your shirt's sleeve | |
| 576 | >You're a bit confused by what's going on | |
| 577 | >Especially when May butts her head against your back lightly | |
| 578 | >She rubs her head up against you next | |
| 579 | >It's a bit confusing and uncomfortable | |
| 580 | >You ask if she's alright again | |
| 581 | "Peeeeets!...." She pleads | |
| 582 | >You're not sure what's going on, so you turn around and feel around for May's head | |
| 583 | >A purr comes from her as soon as your hand meets one of her small ears | |
| 584 | >It's the first time you've tried petting anything, but May hardly seems to mind the side to side motion | |
| 585 | >She quite enjoys it from the loud purr you're hearing | |
| 586 | >April and the two adults return quick | |
| 587 | "What's that noise she's making?!" | |
| 588 | >April has never heard a purr before it seems | |
| 589 | >She's whining and worrying even while the adults assess the situation | |
| 590 | >May's mother figures out what it is | |
| 591 | >Catnip | |
| 592 | >You're obviously confused, so your mother decides to explain it to you | |
| 593 | >About how catnip affects cats | |
| 594 | >And makes feline girls act funny | |
| 595 | >April seems relieved that it isn't anything serious | |
| 596 | >But when you stop petting May starts mewling and complaining | |
| 597 | >She grabs your hand and puts it back on top of her head | |
| 598 | >It gets amused giggles from the adults | |
| 599 | >It's about time for the picnic now, so you all get up to head to somewhere grassy to set out the blanket | |
| 600 | >April is holding your hand a bit tighter the whole way | |
| 601 | >And May keeps rubbing her cheek against your arm | |
| 602 | >It's a bit embarrassing | |
| 603 | >You can feel your face getting warmer from it | |
| 604 | >Once the picnic blanket is spread out, April helps you sit down | |
| 605 | >And May lays her head down on your lap and begs for pets again | |
| 606 | >A small growl comes out of April as she mimics the behavior | |
| 607 | "I want Anon's pets too!" | |
| 608 | >And like that, both of your hands are occupied rubbing girl's hair and scratching behind fuzzy ears | |
| 609 | >You're not sure how 'red' your face is, but it feels like it's burning up right now | |
| 610 | >Eventually you get your hands back to each one of the sandwiches your mother made | |
| 611 | >It involved tearing the girls off of you though | |
| 612 | >And May's mother seems to be having trouble wrangling her daughter to eat her lunch | |
| 613 | >So May is allowed to lean against you while you eat | |
| 614 | >This means April leans into your other side | |
| 615 | >The purring just doesn't seem to stop | |
| 616 | >Or the eternally wagging tail | |
| 617 | >Where does April get the energy to keep that thing going? | |
| 618 | >You're pretty sure she even has it going when she's sleeping | |
| 619 | >It's a bit tough to eat like this, but at least you're not going hungry | |
| 620 | >You each get a juice box to wash the PB&J sandwiches down | |
| 621 | "How long is May going to be acting funny?" April asks | |
| 622 | >She's quite upset when she's told a few hours | |
| 623 | >And hugs your arm very tight in response | |
| 624 | >You feel May slip down to occupy your lap again | |
| 625 | >This time she lays all across it | |
| 626 | >She's light and soft, but the heat returns to your face fast | |
| 627 | "Anoooon.... peeettts..." May pleads | |
| 628 | >Seems like you'll be stuck like this for a while | |
| 629 | >April growls a bit again | |
| 630 | >But May's new position has made it hard to get a good position on you | |
| 631 | >You move your hand back up to where May's head is and return to petting her | |
| 632 | "Can't we make her better faster?!" April whines | |
| 633 | >She is devastated when she hears that they can't | |
| 634 | >So she resorts to getting herself under one of your arms and putting your free hand up on her head | |
| 635 | >Unable to deny her, you scratch behind her ears and get to stroking | |
| 636 | >This seems very cute to the adults from how much they're giggling | |
| 637 | >You're not having so much fun, it's still embarrassing | |
| 638 | >You have a tail whapping your back | |
| 639 | >And a purring body on top of your legs | |
| 640 | >At least you're not bored? | |
| 641 | "We're going to go pick some more berries, have fun!" | |
| 642 | >Thanks mom | |
| 643 | >Just what you wanted to do all afternoon | |
| 644 | >This continues for a while | |
| 645 | >And eventually it stops making your face burn | |
| 646 | >You can even hear the birds chirping in the tree above you | |
| 647 | >And a tractor passing by on the road | |
| 648 | >You know what those sound like thanks to television | |
| 649 | >They're pretty slow though | |
| 650 | >You're getting tired of sitting up straight | |
| 651 | >Without warning you feel a fuzzy lick on your knee | |
| 652 | >It surprises you enough it makes you fall backwards | |
| 653 | >And then they pounce | |
| 654 | >Both May and April jump up onto you, competing for the best spot | |
| 655 | >They end up at a stalemate, each claiming one side of you | |
| 656 | >And May starts licking at your neck | |
| 657 | >You protest, but she just keeps licking | |
| 658 | >A whine later and April joins in | |
| 659 | >Licking at your cheek and jaw | |
| 660 | >This is somehow worse than when she was kissing you | |
| 661 | >To try and stop them, you get your hands to their heads to resume the petting | |
| 662 | >This only makes things worse | |
| 663 | >You don't know why they are doing it, but you can't stop it | |
| 664 | >Resolved to your fate, you just try to keep your hands from cramping up until the three of you fall asleep for an afternoon nap | |
| 665 | >You wake later, and can smell the heat of the day dying down | |
| 666 | >April is still sitting right beside you, much less clingy than before you went to sleep | |
| 667 | >You ask her how May is feeling | |
| 668 | "She's back to normal now!" | |
| 669 | >That's good | |
| 670 | "But she ran off into the field and hid somewhere!" | |
| 671 | >That's not good | |
| 672 | "Mom and her mom are going to find her though!" | |
| 673 | >That's good | |
| 674 | "But they said there might be more catnip out there in the field." | |
| 675 | >That's very bad | |
| 676 | >Thankfully you hear your mother calling that they found her | |
| 677 | >She comes over to gather everything up while April takes you to the car | |
| 678 | >You can feel May in the back seat after you are helped in and buckled up | |
| 679 | >She seems extra meek now | |
| 680 | >But does speak with much stuttering | |
| 681 | "P-p-p-please d-don't t-tell anyone a-at school a-a-about this A-anon..." | |
| 682 | ||
| 683 | >It's Monday | |
| 684 | >That means you're back at kindergarten | |
| 685 | >The extra noise around you is a bit jarring | |
| 686 | >But April is there holding your hand all the way | |
| 687 | >That's pretty comforting | |
| 688 | >Your mother gives you a hug and tells you she'll be back later | |
| 689 | >May isn't hovering around you like she was last week | |
| 690 | >Must still be embarrassed from yesterday | |
| 691 | >April doesn't seem to mind | |
| 692 | >Her tail is wagging faster than usual | |
| 693 | >You can tell because it keeps brushing against your legs | |
| 694 | >Once your mother leaves, April giggles and speaks | |
| 695 | "What do you wanna do today anon?" | |
| 696 | >You're feeling a bit braver than last week | |
| 697 | >Or a bit more bored | |
| 698 | >All of last week involved the reading of books | |
| 699 | >But the kindergarten ran out so April tried to get May to act out some sort of two man play | |
| 700 | >That didn't work out well | |
| 701 | >So you suggest going out to play on the playground | |
| 702 | >Carefully | |
| 703 | >April doesn't respond right away as she considers it | |
| 704 | "Okay! Lets go on the slide first!" April yips | |
| 705 | >You're led out by the hand towards the slide | |
| 706 | >When you ask what a slide is, April tries to describe it | |
| 707 | "It's this fun slidey thing! You climb up and slip down! It's kinda like a tube, yknow, like empty toilet paper tubes but a lot bigger and it spins around! And you say 'Wheeeee!!' on the way down!" | |
| 708 | >It sort of gives you an image of what it is | |
| 709 | >She takes you up the safe way and makes sure you don't bump into anybody else | |
| 710 | >Just a few inclines before the real challenge | |
| 711 | >The rope bridge | |
| 712 | >It has wooden boards to walk on, but it shakes around when you move on it | |
| 713 | >April is there and holds your hand extra tight as you two cross | |
| 714 | >She even assures you that you're only two feet up | |
| 715 | >Getting across it isn't soon enough and you hurry as soon as you hear April step onto solid plastic | |
| 716 | >April yips in surprise, the two of you spilling over | |
| 717 | >The two of you tumble down, and all you can smell is strawberries | |
| 718 | >And all that's below you is soft puppy | |
| 719 | >The heat is returning to your face now | |
| 720 | >April recovers first and gives you a big hug | |
| 721 | "There there, you made it! It's alright now!" | |
| 722 | >Her hands rub at your back as her tail whaps against the plastic in overdrive | |
| 723 | >It helps you calm down so you can get up off of her with care | |
| 724 | >April gets up and makes sure you're steady on your feet before giving you another hug | |
| 725 | "Now we can go on the slide!" | |
| 726 | >You're not so sure about that anymore | |
| 727 | "The only other ways down are the rope ladder and back the way we came though." | |
| 728 | >Heck yeah you want to try the slide | |
| 729 | >April giggles and guides you in front of it | |
| 730 | >She has you put your hands on the top of the slide's entrance before carefully helping your legs get into position | |
| 731 | >You're wondering if you should let go yet, but feel her slip in behind you and wrap her arms and legs around you | |
| 732 | "I'll keep you safe! Lets go!" | |
| 733 | >It does make you feel safer this way | |
| 734 | >So you let go and April lets the two of you slide down at a slow pace | |
| 735 | >It picks up speed as you go around the gentle curve, but it isn't scary | |
| 736 | >Fun even | |
| 737 | >When the slide ends you and April drop half a foot to the sand below | |
| 738 | >She unwraps herself from you and helps you up | |
| 739 | "Wanna go again?" | |
| 740 | >"Yeah." | |
| 741 | "Yay!" | |
| 742 | >She excitedly guides you somewhere besides where you started climbing the first time | |
| 743 | "Wanna try climbing? I'll catch you if you fall!" | |
| 744 | >Well, you'd feel bad after she offered that | |
| 745 | >You cautiously feel around and find the rope ladder | |
| 746 | >Each handhold is easy to find | |
| 747 | >The footholds are a bit worrying till you feel it under your heel | |
| 748 | >Progress is slow, but April doesn't help you physically | |
| 749 | >She just keeps giving you words of encouragement, right behind you | |
| 750 | >Before long you're back up on the higher platform, standing there as April scales the ropes far faster than you | |
| 751 | >She happy puppy gives you a big hug to congratulate you | |
| 752 | "You did it!" | |
| 753 | >Yeah. Yeah, you did! | |
| 754 | >You reward is another trip down the slide with April clinging to you again | |
| 755 | >It's more exciting when you know what to expect | |
| 756 | >You keep taking trips up and down the slide, the trip up taking less time each time you climb the rope ladder | |
| 757 | >And April doesn't stop being happy | |
| 758 | >The only thing that stops you from going a tenth time is snack time being called | |
| 759 | >You and April head on into the snack area to see what it is today | |
| 760 | >Small small milk carton or a juice box, and your choice of raisins, half a banana, or apple slices | |
| 761 | >You pick your treat and sit down with April, your snack only delayed by figuring out how to open your drink yourself while April gives you advice verbally | |
| 762 | >Then you hear her growl a tiny bit | |
| 763 | >And smell something like smoke | |
| 764 | >A slightly heavier weight than the two of you sits down in front of the pair of you | |
| 765 | "Uhm, hey. I wanted to apologize for last week..." | |
| 766 | >It's June | |
| 767 | >You tell her it's alright | |
| 768 | >There are two sets of wagging tails now | |
| 769 | "Okay. But I made you something at home with my mom, I asked the teacher if it was alright and she said okay. They're cupcakes!" | |
| 770 | >You hear crinkling paper and a whine from June | |
| 771 | "I gotta taste it to make sure it doesn't taste funny!" Yips April. | |
| 772 | "Wait, don't!" | |
| 773 | >April wolfs the cupcake down in record time | |
| 774 | >There is a small pause | |
| 775 | "There was chocolate in that, huh?" | |
| 776 | "Yeah..." | |
| 777 | >Another short pause follows before you hear something pat what you guess is June's shoulder | |
| 778 | "Take care of Anon while I'm gone." | |
| 779 | >Wait, what is she talking abo- | |
| 780 | >April jumps up and whines like a real puppy as she runs off | |
| 781 | >Now you're very worried | |
| 782 | >June is panicking and whining from the sudden responsibility | |
| 783 | >Today is going to be worrying | |
| 784 | "Sh-she's gonna be okay, right?" | |
| 785 | >You think so | |
| 786 | "H-here, stay here and I'll go make sure!" | |
| 787 | >June hands the paper bag with the remaining cupcakes to you | |
| 788 | >She runs off next and you can almost hear her talking with the teacher by the bathroom | |
| 789 | >June sounds pretty sorry about the whole ordeal | |
| 790 | >She comes back without any of the wagging from before and sits down next to you | |
| 791 | "She's gonna be in the bathroom for a bit but she's gonna be okay." | |
| 792 | >You almost want to know why she's in there but don't ask | |
| 793 | >The pair of you eat your snacks silently | |
| 794 | >June's cupcakes are actually pretty good | |
| 795 | >No wonder April didn't realize there was chocolate, it's all tucked into a ball in the center | |
| 796 | >When you tell June you like them you feel her tail wagging behind you | |
| 797 | "My mom did mosta the work." | |
| 798 | >You've finished your snacks before long and April is still missing | |
| 799 | >The holst teacher comes by and asks if you'll be alright without April | |
| 800 | >It'll be a bit boring, but you'll be okay as long as you don't try to do anything | |
| 801 | >She offers to help entertain you for today, but you don't feel like hearing more books read to you | |
| 802 | >June seems to sense your disappointment | |
| 803 | "April told me to take care of him, so I'll play with Anon!" | |
| 804 | >The teacher asks if you're alright with that | |
| 805 | >You nod | |
| 806 | >She's satisfied with that leaves you alone so she can call your mother just in case April needs some medicine for whatever is happening | |
| 807 | >And you're left alone with June | |
| 808 | "So, what were ya doing before with April?" | |
| 809 | >You tell her you were trying the slide out | |
| 810 | "Wanna try some other stuff?" | |
| 811 | >You don't say anything, but she gets the message | |
| 812 | "O-only what you want ta do! We can just stick with the slide, or go with the see-saw, or even just play with a ball!" | |
| 813 | >She sounds rather nervous about the whole affair | |
| 814 | >You ask what the see-saw is | |
| 815 | "Yknow, the- oh! Uhm, it's like a big long stick with seats on the ends with a thingy keeping the center up! And it like... two people sit on it, and when one goes down the other goes up a bit. The ones here only go up a little ways though." | |
| 816 | >That doesn't sound that bad | |
| 817 | >Or maybe you just have some extra courage after conquering the slide | |
| 818 | >Either way, you agree to it | |
| 819 | >June's attitude improves considerably | |
| 820 | >You feel her take one of your hands in her two paws as she tugs at you | |
| 821 | "Lets go try it out!" | |
| 822 | >Those paws sure are larger than April's | |
| 823 | >And a lot warmer too | |
| 824 | >But you stand up and let June lead the way | |
| 825 | >You've gotten a good map of the place in your head, but a guide makes things easier | |
| 826 | >She brings you to the see-saw and sits you down on one of the soft seats | |
| 827 | >She starts to move away before coming back, taking your hands and putting them onto a bar with rubber grips | |
| 828 | >That's a lot more comforting | |
| 829 | >She moves to the other side and gets on | |
| 830 | >You can feel your seat rising up off the ground | |
| 831 | >But the tips of your shoes can still feel the sand below, so you don't freak out | |
| 832 | >You lower down a few moments later, feet planted on the ground | |
| 833 | "Now you push up!" June instructs | |
| 834 | >Getting the idea, you push off the ground with your legs as June moves down again | |
| 835 | >This process repeats for a while, but it's hardly exciting | |
| 836 | >You make sure to inform June of this | |
| 837 | "Okay, lets try something else next!" | |
| 838 | >Once you're back down on the ground on your side she hops off and runs back by your side | |
| 839 | >Somehow you feel like she wasn't making it go that fast out of worry for you | |
| 840 | >Either way you can feel her excitement just bleeding off of her | |
| 841 | "How about the merry go round? It's like a table you sit on and it spins around when someone pushes it! And it can't go that fast because of mechamisms. I can still make sure you don't fall off though!" | |
| 842 | >That sounds fine, though you are a bit worried | |
| 843 | >She shows you to the merry-go-round and has the other kids on it stop the thing so you can get on | |
| 844 | >June helps guide you on and moves your hand to one of the plastic bars that serve as handholds for it | |
| 845 | >You're seated towards the edge, though June is between you and spilling off | |
| 846 | >It doesn't seem the exciting until the other kids start moving it | |
| 847 | >The pull towards the outside freaks you out a bit, but you bear with it | |
| 848 | >June's tail keeps batting against your legs as you keep your grip strong | |
| 849 | >The thing just seems to get faster and faster | |
| 850 | >Then you feel something strange with your head you haven't felt before | |
| 851 | >You begin to tell June you're ready to get off when your hands slip | |
| 852 | >Panic strikes you as you begin sliding off the contraption | |
| 853 | >June yelps and you feel the bigger girl jump into you at the last moment | |
| 854 | >She bears the brunt of the fall into the sand as you land on top of her, knocking the air out of her lungs | |
| 855 | >Your head just keeps spinning, so you don't try to get up | |
| 856 | >She's more solid than April is | |
| 857 | >June sits you up and checks you over, brushing some sand off your clothes | |
| 858 | "Are you okay?!" | |
| 859 | "June's crying guys!" | |
| 860 | "Am not!" | |
| 861 | >They continue to bicker as you try and stand up, only to drop onto your bottom | |
| 862 | >You're worried and ask what's going on | |
| 863 | >That get's the heckpup's attention away from the other girls she'd been arguing with | |
| 864 | "I think you're just dizzy. You've never been busy before?" | |
| 865 | >Well, you don't think so | |
| 866 | >You feel a June pull you into a big strong hug before releasing you | |
| 867 | "Sorry I almost made you get hurt..." | |
| 868 | >Well, she did save you from that | |
| 869 | >And it wasn't really her fault | |
| 870 | >You can still hear her sniffling | |
| 871 | >Just as your head stops spinning you hear the teacher call for naptime | |
| 872 | >It's just the excuse you needed to have June take your hand and lead you back inside away from the teasing of the other kids nearby | |
| 873 | >She takes you to one of the soft mats set out and helps you lay down | |
| 874 | "Are you sure you're okay?" She asks again | |
| 875 | >You assure her you are | |
| 876 | >You ask if she's alright | |
| 877 | "Well, I might have fallen a bit hard...can I nap next to you?" | |
| 878 | >The question is nothing but sincere | |
| 879 | >And April usually snuggles up next to you anyways | |
| 880 | >So you agree to it | |
| 881 | >The tail doesn't start again but June plops down near you, giving some space but staying close enough you can be sure she's there from the smell of smokey ash | |
| 882 | >After such an exciting day, it's easy to get to sleep for your nap | |
| 883 | >When you wake up, it's from the soft voice of your mother as she strokes your hair | |
| 884 | >June is gone already, but you're more worried about April | |
| 885 | >She usually wakes you up | |
| 886 | >When you ask where April is your mother explains she took her home once she could get off the toilet | |
| 887 | >She's resting there with some good food and treats to help her recover | |
| 888 | >You feel bad for April, but are mostly a bit lonely as your mother guides you out to the car | |
| 889 | >It's also pretty boring without April telling you about everything you're driving by | |
| 890 | >So when you get back home you move off on your own, since you know she's on the couch | |
| 891 | >You know your house like the back of your hand so you don't bump into anything on the way | |
| 892 | "Hey anon, sorry I wasn't with you today..." April apologizes, whining like it's her fault | |
| 893 | >Well, it sort of is but you aren't going to say that | |
| 894 | >You just find her on the couch and lean in to give her the biggest, tightest hug you could muster | |
| 895 | >"I missed you April." | |
| 896 | >She doesn't respond right away | |
| 897 | >But the tail inside the blanket tries to wag furiously | |
| 898 | >She hugs you back and giggles | |
| 899 | "I missed you today too Anon! I'll be more careful what I eat!" | |
| 900 | ||
| 901 | >It's a sunny saturday morning | |
| 902 | >You know because you can feel the heat of the light coming in the windows | |
| 903 | >Breakfast is done and you're just watching the new cartoons for this week with April | |
| 904 | >She's more excited than usual, you can feel the speed her tail is going | |
| 905 | >And she keeps hopping up when she hears any vehicle drive by to see who it is | |
| 906 | >Only to return to her seat after | |
| 907 | >June is coming over for a sleepover, and May will be coming over later for the same reason | |
| 908 | >Despite the cupcake incident, April started getting along really well with the heckpup | |
| 909 | >Guess she started trusting her after she heard how well she did taking care of you | |
| 910 | >Having two excited puppies following you around everywhere at the daycare is a bit embarrassing, but at least May isn't any trouble | |
| 911 | >The kitten has remained a bit shy around you though | |
| 912 | >The doorbell has April leaping up and running for the door | |
| 913 | "I'll get it!" | |
| 914 | >You hear the door open and four sets of small padded feet rush back towards you | |
| 915 | >April gets back into her spot, and the second smoky smelling pup plops down on the other side | |
| 916 | "Hi anon! Whatcha watching?" | |
| 917 | >You're pretty sure it's the newest Power Sailors episode | |
| 918 | >It's a commercial right now | |
| 919 | >For something called the 'Oozinator' | |
| 920 | >It sounds sticky | |
| 921 | >You can hear your mother and June's mother talking about where the bigger heckhound will sleep that night | |
| 922 | >Guess she'll be staying the night too | |
| 923 | >You already know the kids will sleep in the living room tonight | |
| 924 | >The coffee table has already been moved to the side to make space | |
| 925 | >April wants to wait till you're all there to make the fort though | |
| 926 | >She explained that it was sort of like a house, but would be made with pillows and blankets | |
| 927 | >The doorbell rings again | |
| 928 | >A repeat of last time, April jumps up to get it | |
| 929 | >She runs back, but you hardly hear May until she's right behind you | |
| 930 | >Cats sure are good at sneaking | |
| 931 | "H-hi anon. Hi J-june." | |
| 932 | "Hi Ma-WOW! That's a really cool sleeping bag!" | |
| 933 | >What are they talking about? | |
| 934 | >They let May explain, staying quiet till she gets the message | |
| 935 | "Uhm... I-it looks like a koi fish." She explains | |
| 936 | >You don't really know what that looks like | |
| 937 | >She apologizes with a squeak, before putting something down in front of you | |
| 938 | >You feel at it, trying to get a good image of what it is | |
| 939 | >A big 'mouth' lets someone enter it | |
| 940 | >There are a few decorative fins on it's large body | |
| 941 | >And it's somehow soft, yet keeps it's full shape | |
| 942 | >But most importantly, it's gigantic | |
| 943 | >You're not even sure how May dragged the thing in on her own | |
| 944 | >It has to be able to fit two fully grown people | |
| 945 | >She must not like being cramped in a sleeping bag | |
| 946 | >It is pretty cool though | |
| 947 | "My mom got it just fo-for today, so it's brand new." May admits | |
| 948 | "Can we try it out?!" April asks, bouncing in place | |
| 949 | >May must have nodded, because April begins slipping inside it right away | |
| 950 | "Hey, the tongue is the pillow!" | |
| 951 | >June moves around you to check it out | |
| 952 | >May is quiet, and you can almost hear her embarrassment | |
| 953 | >There are some noises in the kitchen, but you shrug it off as lunch being made and listen to the show when it comes back on | |
| 954 | >Then you hear an adult voice you assume is June's mother | |
| 955 | "Where's the pup that wanted to learn to bake?!" | |
| 956 | >April wiggles out of the fish and scampers over, yipping "Me! Me! Me!" | |
| 957 | "I'll help!" June shouts, leaping up and running after April | |
| 958 | >It just leaves you and May alone | |
| 959 | >Except for the fish | |
| 960 | >She sits down a short distance from you, and you're both quiet for a bit | |
| 961 | >It starts to get to you though | |
| 962 | >You ask if something is wrong | |
| 963 | >May takes a few seconds to respond | |
| 964 | "U-uhm... w-w-well... I just c-can't stop th-thinking about... w-well... I don't r-remember what it w-was like wh-when you petted me..." | |
| 965 | >She's pretty nervous about this | |
| 966 | >And probably embarrassed | |
| 967 | >Not that you aren't too | |
| 968 | >Without thinking, you suggest doing it again | |
| 969 | >It sinks in at the same time for you two | |
| 970 | "Okay..." | |
| 971 | >The kitten slides over next to you | |
| 972 | >You can feel the nervous shaking through the loose clothes she's wearing | |
| 973 | >You're not so sure about this anymore, but you can't back out now | |
| 974 | >Carefully you feel your fingertips up to her head | |
| 975 | >When you find it, you begin stroking the shaking kitten's head | |
| 976 | >The shaking calms down after a bit, and it helps she's a bit smaller than you | |
| 977 | >Then you hear something familiar | |
| 978 | >It's faint, but she's started purring | |
| 979 | >Which makes it even harder to hear what show has come on now | |
| 980 | >You think it's that show about digital monster girls | |
| 981 | "What kinda cookies do you want anon?!" | |
| 982 | >April's voice seems to push May over some threshold, and she tips over onto the fish | |
| 983 | >Out like a light | |
| 984 | "What happened?" April asks, cluelessly | |
| 985 | >You just say she wanted a nap | |
| 986 | >And that you would like butterscotch cookies | |
| 987 | "Okay!" Yips April | |
| 988 | >She scampers back to the kitchen | |
| 989 | >You get a bit of quiet time now, though the long furry thing on your lap gets your attention | |
| 990 | >You quickly realize it's May's tail | |
| 991 | >So that's how cats and dogs are different | |
| 992 | >Besides the other stuff | |
| 993 | >Lunch comes and goes, and you get cookies after | |
| 994 | >They're pretty good, which makes the puppies happy | |
| 995 | >You can feel the chill in the air, so it's not surprising when you're kept inside due to the rain | |
| 996 | >The four of you make due making the fort and watching some videos June brought with her | |
| 997 | >Though only half of them have descriptive audio | |
| 998 | >It's still fun helping prop the pillows and other things up, even if you have to do it several times | |
| 999 | >Eventually the mothers bring in the table from the storage room, which makes the process a lot easier | |
| 1000 | >June keeps asking questions anytime April helps you with anything | |
| 1001 | >And April is happy to answer them | |
| 1002 | >You're not sure you need two guide puppies | |
| 1003 | >Huddled under the table, you four begin to enjoy the chicken and fries that the adults ordered while some movie about mice in australia trying to save a boy from a poacher and his lizardgirl wife | |
| 1004 | >And the giant eagle harpy that the poachers are trying to catch | |
| 1005 | >Eating with your fingers isn't new to you, but it's the first time you've had chicken | |
| 1006 | >It's a bit of an adventure eating around the bones | |
| 1007 | >May seems to really like it, since she keeps asking for more | |
| 1008 | >Saying she doesn't mind being too full for the cake | |
| 1009 | >Until you all get the cake | |
| 1010 | >April doesn't get any, since it's chocolate, so she gets a creamsicle instead | |
| 1011 | >But as you're finishing, you can sense the nervousness spreading through the girls | |
| 1012 | >The rain and wind has picked up, and hail patters against the windows | |
| 1013 | >Your dad has to run inside to get away from it | |
| 1014 | >Seems there will be a pretty big storm that night | |
| 1015 | >The first rumble of thunder makes both canines yelp and scurry further into the fort | |
| 1016 | >It is a bit freaky for your young self, but you've heard it before | |
| 1017 | >A clingy cat latches onto your back, hiding her face in it | |
| 1018 | >The adults in the room just giggle and chuckle at the four of you | |
| 1019 | >You try and reassure the group, but a second louder crack of thunder only gets more doggish yelps and whines from two of the girls | |
| 1020 | >And those claws are needle sharp | |
| 1021 | "S-sorry!" May whines, letting go and freeing you from her claws | |
| 1022 | >With the helpers disabled from fright, the adults take care of cleaning up and leave the four of you alone | |
| 1023 | >You're nervous about being the only one not terrified of the increasingly common rumbles in the sky | |
| 1024 | >The three huddle up behind you | |
| 1025 | >Jumping anytime the loud bang of lightning cracks nearby | |
| 1026 | >The claws on your chest are the worst part | |
| 1027 | >Getting fed up with it, you pull May in front of you and sit her down in the hole of your crossed legs | |
| 1028 | >She seems to get warmer from you holding her like this, but she calms down | |
| 1029 | >And the pups are too scared to care | |
| 1030 | >It makes watching the movies a bit harder | |
| 1031 | >Towards the end of the last one, the storm picks up to an extreme | |
| 1032 | >A thundercrack comes by at least ten times a minute | |
| 1033 | >April actually screams | |
| 1034 | >Before you realize it, the two canines drag you and May backwards and into the fish | |
| 1035 | >Cramped inside there, two shaking pups cling to you from either side and keep you pinned down | |
| 1036 | >May probably has the worst of it, pinned below you | |
| 1037 | >But at least she can breath | |
| 1038 | >With the storm not letting up, you can tell it'll be a long night | |
| 1039 | >You wake up in much the same position you spent the night in | |
| 1040 | >It's stuffy, cramped, but cozy somehow | |
| 1041 | >You ask if any of them are awake | |
| 1042 | "Y-yeah." | |
| 1043 | >April still seems scared | |
| 1044 | >Even though it sounds like the storm stopped | |
| 1045 | >But the other two are still out like lights | |
| 1046 | >Probably got to sleep and need to catch up on what they lost | |
| 1047 | >You try and wiggle out of the fish bag to go empty your aching bladder | |
| 1048 | >For the fact nobody wet themselves, you're very thankful | |
| 1049 | >But April clings to you extra tightly | |
| 1050 | "D-don't go, what if th-the storm comes back?!" | |
| 1051 | >She's definitely still scared | |
| 1052 | >You try and reassure her the best way your young mind can think of | |
| 1053 | >Telling her the storm must be extra sleepy after playing so long last night | |
| 1054 | >It actually works | |
| 1055 | >But she gets out first to make sure | |
| 1056 | >You slip out and feel your way out from under the table to stand up | |
| 1057 | >By the time you manage this, April is done | |
| 1058 | "The storm went home! And there is a HUGE puddle in the street!" | |
| 1059 | >You're more worried about the bathroom, so you head right for it | |
| 1060 | >When you return, the other two are up and calling for you in mild fright | |
| 1061 | >April seems to have run upstairs to use that bathroom | |
| 1062 | >You tell them it's safe | |
| 1063 | >They're careful getting out, but run right for the bathrooms once they're out | |
| 1064 | >A rather odd sleepover | |
| 1065 | >You hear your mother in the kitchen, so you head there to see what breakfast will be | |
| 1066 | "Thunderbirds fighting? No wonder it was so crazy last night!" | |
| 1067 | "Wish they told us which one won!" June's mother comments | |
| 1068 | "Hey sweetie, how did you sleep last night?~" | |
| 1069 | >It was cramped | |
| 1070 | >This just makes the pair laugh | |
| 1071 | >You wish you knew what was funny |