Rated T for mild violence and (possible)swearing later on.
The Beasts of Nowhere Land
Chapter 1 - Birth-A-Versary
Another day in Nowhere Land, where the Ferocious Beast and Hamilton Hocks were to wait for their best friend, Maggie; it was clear and sunny out, which was perfect since today was their birth-a-versary. Their birth-a-versary was the anniversary of the first day they met, as well as the day of Maggie's birthday.
Hamilton spent all afternoon making the perfect pumpkin spice cake, and used his frosting tools to paint a smiley face as well as "Happy Birth-a-versary!"
"Ooh, can I lick the bowl, Hamilton? Please!" Beast begged once Hamilton emptied the bowl of icing.
"Oh, alright," Hamilton sighed in defeat before handing the bowl over to the beast, and he joyfully licked the remnants of frosting off the sides.
Beast hummed in great satisfaction when the bowl was clean, as he licked icing from his lips and belching, "Yum!"
Hamilton grimaced and scoffed, "Don't you have any manners?"
"Of course I do!"
"Uh-huh. And just who taught them to you?"
"Well, I-." Beast puffed his chest out to begin his valid explanation, but he paused and his eyes widened in realization. "Nobody, actually."
"What?" Hamilton asked in shock.
"I…I don't remember meeting anyone…not before you and Maggie," Beast replied sadly.
"You mean, you don't remember your own family?"
Hamilton was stricken with guilt when beast shook his head, his face expressing nothing but sorrow and loneliness, "All I remember is wandering around the Oasis…anything before that is a blank."
"I'm so sorry, Beast. I had no idea," Hamilton apologized as his ears drooped in shame.
"It's ok, Hamilton, I promise. I never told you in the first place," Beast reassured with a smile, but his frown soon reappeared, "Still, I am a little curious now as to where I came from."
"Or if there are other beasts like you, other than Reggie?" Hamilton added.
"I guess—but where should I even look?"
"Look for what?" The two perked up when they heard Maggie's cheery voice, as she walked down the path and waved.
"Maggie!" Beast and Hamilton greeted happily and quickly approached her, each of them giving her a hug. But because of his larger size, Beast's hug was a little too strong for the little girl.
"Ok, Beast…can't breathe," Maggie grunted in pain, but was polite enough to hug back.
"Sorry," Beast chuckled sheepishly while letting Maggie go.
"What did you say you were looking for, Beast?" the little girl questioned in curiosity.
"Oh, nothing," Beast lied.
But Hamilton's guilt prevented him from holding his tongue, so he leaned towards Maggie's ear and whispered, "Beast feels alone."
"Aw, you poor thing," Maggie sighed before hugging the Beast again, trying her best to comfort him.
"It's really no big deal. Besides, I have you guys, and you're all I ever need," Beast pointed out with a fake smile.
"Promise?" Hamilton and Maggie asked in sync.
Beast nodded, "Promise. Plus, today isn't just about me, it's about all of us. So, let's celebrate!"
The three best friends had an enormous amount of fun, but even though Beast smiled and laughed the whole day, Maggie and Hamilton were quick to notice that he would occasionally walk away to be alone.
And when evening fell and the time came for Maggie to go home, the said six-year-old confirmed one thing in her head.
"Happy Birthday, Maggie! And safe travels!" Beast cheered as Maggie turned to leave.
"Yes, Happy Birthday!" Hamilton added happily. And when he was sure Hamilton was completely distracted, the Beast once again slipped away to be alone.
Meanwhile, Maggie hid behind a small hill and watched her friends, but she quickly came out of hiding once the Beast left, much to Hamilton's surprise.
"What're you doing?" the said pig inquired.
"Shh!" Maggie shushed him, as to not alert the Beast, so she pulled him away to talk at a safer distance, "I have an idea that'll help the Beast."
"But he said he doesn't want our pity," Hamilton pointed out.
"Even so, he needs our help," Maggie gently protested with a shake of her head, "He needs the companionship of another beast, so we're going to find him one."
"Where in all of Nowhere Land are we going to find another beast?"
"Hmm…I haven't the slightest idea. But not knowing is half the fun, Hamilton."
Yes, I know it's short, but I'm in a hurry and I promise that future chapters will be much longer.
Until the next chapter, I'm TRikiD, bye-bye!