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The Perils of Slow Days
The day was relatively boring. There hadn’t been a disturbance for a while, and surprisingly the Reigo dogs were keeping to their territory. Even the humans weren’t out and about, though it was Sunday. The normally bustling city streets only got the occasional car or person coming by. Added to that it was a humid day, the sun glaring bright and hot.
So it was understandable that they were bored.
"I swear, if something doesn’t happen soon I will die," Slaw muttered. The bull-terrier mix was lying pressed against the cool brick wall of the alley. His companions nodded in agreement, except Leroy. The pup was enjoying the sudden peace.
"Not even a scuffle for us to break up, man!" Tico groused. The Chihuahua was busy attacking an old bone he had found in the dumpster. Claire was eyeing it with mild interest.
"Well, we could go down by the river. That would be fun," The three older dogs stared at Leroy. "Or… or not. Just, you know, a suggestion..." The scruffy pup suddenly became very interested in his paw. He still got nervous talking to the leaders. Being Noss's personal *censored*istant did that to you.
The foursome lapsed into silence once again. After a few minutes Tico suddenly looked up, a gleam in his eyes.
"You know, we could prank Noss." The others stared at him like he was crazy; no one in their right mind would try to prank their cruel, scary leader. But Tico wasn’t backing down.
"C'mon guys! There aint nothin else to do, so why not? I got it all worked out!" His tiny tail waved side to side in excitement he told them of his 'incredibly ingenious' plan.
By the time he finished Slaw and Claire looked mildly impressed.
"You know, that might just work. Who knew you had a brain Tico." Slaw grinned.
"Yeah hahaha, you’re a riot. So, you in?"
His friends nodded, but Leroy shook his head. "No way, uh, uh! I will not risk my life for a prank!"
"C'mon little dude, it’ll be hilarious! And you’ll be completely safe." The Chihuahua said soothingly, but the pup wasn’t convinced. Finally Tico sighed and pushed over his bone.
"If I give you this will you help us?"
Leroy eyes the bone hungrily. It had been a few days since his last meal. But his common sense (and fear) fought for control. In the end though his hunger won and Leroy snatched up the bone.
"Excellent!" Tico grinned. "Note that there are no refunds."
"Huh?" Leroy's senses went on alert.
"Guess what pup! Your gonna be bait!"
***
How do I get myself in such situations? Leroy though miserably as he crept up to Noss's den. Peeking in the old crate he saw the Coyote/Rottweiler fast asleep, but he knew that the slightest disturbance would wake her- and her fury.
Leroy looked back at the others who nodded in encouragement. Leroy couldn’t believe it. Even Slaw, normally rational and calm, and Claire, who hardly ever spoke or showed emotion, were eager to prank. The Sheppard mutt hoped to never get stuck with them on slow days again.
Taking a deep breath he crept forward silently towards where Noss kept her stash. It always contained a bone or two, of which she was extremely possessive over.
Creeping around to a hole in her crate den Leroy stuck in his nose, slowly moving aside the tattered blanket Noss slept on. He caught the scent of a rawhide bone and grabbed it with his maw. With the care of a surgeon Leroy pulled the bone out and quickly backed away. Here was where things got dangerous.
He padded softly to the edge of the alley, and then deliberately 'tripped' over one of the pieces of junk that littered Noss's close-end alley. At the clattering that followed Noss twitched and growled.
"Who's there? Leroy that better not be you! I told you, pup, what would happen the next time you woke me up unless it was urgent!"
Leroy's heart beat quickened and Noss stepped out of her den. Her yellow eyes narrowed at the sight of her bone in Leroy’s mouth.
"That wouldn’t happen to be my bone would it, Leroy?" Her voice was dangerously soft. Leroy gulped and whimpered.
Then he ran for his life.
He zipped through the maze of alleys so fast he looked like a ginger blur. Over the sound of his paws and heart pounding he heard heavier steps behind him. Without having to look back Leroy knew who it was.
"YOU BLASTED MUTT! GIVE ME THAT OR I'LL TEAR YOU TO SHREADS!"
***
When Leroy the Super-Speedster and a fuming Noss left the true culprits took action. They bolted to Noss's den and Tico stood in front of it, smirking. The three deposited the items in their mouths on the ground.
"Why did Leroy have to distract Noss?" Claire asked softly. Tico laughed.
"One, he's fast. Two, no way would you catch me willingly at the receiving end of Noss's wrath," He chuckled again. "I do feel bad for the kid though. Now let’s get to work."
Tiny Tico leapt forward and pulled out Noss's blanket and the old sponges used as padding beneath it. Claire jumped forward, spotting another bone at the bottom of the crate and snatched it up. Glaring at her companions the spaniel made it clear that if they even thought about taking it she would kill them.
Slaw grabbed an old paintbrush in his maw and dunked it into a bucket. Wrinkling his nose in distaste he brushed the sewer sludge across the bottom of the crate. When the entire crate was reeking with the scent Claire and Tico both started to lug a small black plastic bag into the crate. Tico pressed the bag to see if it felt like the sponges- not that it really mattered- and stepped back, satisfied.
The bag was full of rotten fruits and vegetables.
Finally Claire repositioned the blanket over the bag while the males hid the sponge, sludge bucket and paintbrush. Satisfied with their work the three high-tailed it to a spot far away enough to be safe, but close enough to hear her reaction.
***
"Please don’t kill me," Leroy begged as Noss walked stiffly back to her den. She didn’t acknowledge him. Leroy was limping slightly from the nip Noss had given him on the hindquarters but he knew he deserved it. Next time I’ll starve than get in messes like this!
The bone clamped firmly in her jaws Noss strode up her den. She dropped it in front of the crate and turned to glare at the bedraggled pup.
"Go. I don’t want to see you again today, got that?" Leroy nodded and quickly trotted off. He was relieved that he had gotten off easy. Maybe the others are right, Noss is soft on me cuz she's fond of me.
When he disappeared Noss snorted. "Bothersome pups, always hungry." She stepped into her den and flopped down.
Sqwirsh
Noss lifted her head. Sqwirsh? Her bed had never made that sound before.
Then she caught the smell.
Noss was outta their in a flash, repulsed at the foul odor emitting from her bed. Good thing she hadn’t eaten anything today. Holding her breath Noss stepped forward and poked off her blanket, revealing the bag and the sludge painted floor. She sliced it open with one claw and saw the contense. Backing up again Noss sniffed the air, catching the scents she needed. He claws dug into the asphalt and she drew a deep breath.
"TICO, SLAW, CLAIRE, LEROY! YOU ARE ALL DEAD!"
The four in question quickly made their way to the river.
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