A bee and his dog
Hi everyone this is an idea I had while I was out at a café (food helps me think) so I hope you enjoy it. All characters belong to Sega or whoever made them. Please read and review.
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Spring had always been Charmy's favourite season, the plants started to grow again and everything seemed fresh and new. It also meant that the weather was getting warmer and he could stay out a bit longer. Vector was always very strict on what time Charmy had to be back home for, especially in the winter months when it got darker earlier.
Normally he would go walking with Espio when the weather was as good as it was now but he had been feeling ill for the pass few days and wasn't in any condition to go out.
So Charmy was left to amuse himself for the day.
He didn't mind being left on his own, it gave him a chance to explore or hang around with Cream the rabbit. She was the same age as him and they both had the same interests in things like nature and movies and even through Cream was more polite and well manned then Charmy they both got on very well.
With nothing better to do he decided to go and visit Cream and her mother Vanilla. They didn't live to far away and Vector allowed him to go there on his own.
There were plenty of fields nearby which Charmy and Cream could hang out in and the weather was suppose to be great all day so he had plenty of time to enjoy himself.
A short fly later Charmy arrived at a cosy little house, there was a small garden full of beautiful flowers and ivy climbed up one half of the front wall. Pink roses spread around the door giving the place a calm and tranquil feel to it. Since coming to earth Vanilla was able to purchase a small house with the help of Chris and his parents who had connections with many property developers. Sonic and Tails lived with Chris while Amy and Rouge rented rooms from a flat down town, knuckle insisted that he didn't need or want a house and preferred to live out door on angle island and shadow spent most of his time travelling. The chaotix on the other hand already own there own HQ which even in it decrepit state was the only place they would ever want to live.
He made his way towards the door and knocked loudly, he didn't have to wait long before a tall cinnamon coloured rabbit answered the door.
"Oh, hello Charmy. It's Nice to see you again."
"Hi Miss Vanilla, its great to see you too"
The rabbit stepped aside and gestured for Charmy to come in. The inside was just as welcoming as the outside with fresh, colourful flowers sitting neatly in every room. The scent of rose and lavender hung in the air; the smell was heavenly and instantly relaxed anyone who entered. Vanilla was very house-proud and everything always seemed to have a constant shine to it, of course Cream was always helping her mother with the house work so it wasn't surprising that everything was spotless.
Charmy followed Vanilla to the living room and took a seat on the sofa; Vanilla left the room and returned a few minutes later with a glass of lemonade and some biscuits.
"Here you are Charmy" she handed the glass to him and placed the plate within easy reach of the bee.
"Thanks Miss Vanilla" Charmy reached for the nearest biscuits and took a bite. If ever there was a more delicious taste then Vanilla's home made biscuits it wouldn't be found on this planet.
"Theses are the best biscuits in the whole wide world"
"Why, thank you Charmy very sweet of you to say" Vanilla smiled at the bee.
"You should open a bakery, people would come from mile to try theses" he said while helping himself to another biscuits.
"There not that good. Are they?"
"Best thing I've ever eaten"
"You're so sweet Charmy. Tell me, how are things going at home?"
"Fine, Vector's bossy as usual and Espio's been sick for nearly a week"
"Really? How awful, is he alright?"
"I don't know, we haven't seen him that often. He spends nearly all day in bed"
"Vector should take him to a doctor. I'll have to have a word with him." Vanilla said with a disapproving scowl on her face.
"I said that but Espio hates doctors, he said he was fine and that it's just a cold. That was four days ago."
"I should ring Vector and tell him to get that boy to a doctors whether he likes it or not."
Charmy helped himself to a third biscuit while Vanilla sipped at her tea which she was drinking before Charmy knocked.
Once his mouth was empty he asked "is Cream in Miss Vanilla?"
"She should be back any minute, Amy kindly offered to take her shopping"
The sound of the front door opening alerted the rabbit.
"That must be her now"
Minutes later a small rabbit entered the living room carrying a few shopping bags. She was the same colour as her mother and in fact looked just like her in every way, from her carefree smile and kind eyes to the calm and relaxing posture.
"Hi mama. Hi Charmy" Cream said cheerfully.
"Hello sweetie" Vanilla said. She gave the young rabbit a hug before heading back to the kitchen to get her a drink.
"Hi Cream, what'd ya buy?" he said indicating at the bags.
"I'll show you" quickly rummaging through the bags she pulls out a light pink dress with red roses printed near the bottom.
"Wow, that's very pretty. It'll look perfect on you" Charmy couldn't help himself from blushing a deep crimson red. Cream was also blushing, although a much lighter shade.
"Thanks Charmy"
"Oh Cream, what a beautiful dress" Vanilla said as she re-entered the room with another glass of lemonade.
"Amy helped me pick it out" Cream took the glass and thanked her mother before draining it quickly.
"I'm just going to put these away; I'll be back in a few minutes"
"Okay sweet heart"
Cream left the room and strolled up the stairs, Charmy sat as patiently as he could while he wait for her to return.
"Are you alright Charmy?" Vanilla asked
"Huh?"
"It's just that you look a bit flushed, is it too warm in here for you?"
Charmy hadn't realised that he was still blushing deeply and Miss Vanilla had obviously noticed.
"I-im fine j-just…um… just need a drink is all" Charmy drinks his lemonade a little too quickly and accidentally chokes. Vanilla giggles at Charmy's shyness before giving him a pat on the back to stop him coughing. It was widely suspected that Charmy had a crush on Cream and vice versa. And everyone agreed that they would make a cute couple when they were older.
Cream came back downstairs a few minutes later.
"Mama is it alright if Charmy and I played outside?"
"Sure just don't stray to far and come in before it gets dark"
"We will" the young rabbit said with a smile. "Come on Charmy"
"Thanks for the lemonade and biscuits Miss Vanilla"
"You're quite welcome Charmy. Be careful on your way back home."
"I will" he said as he left the room with Cream.
Once the pair was outside they walk a short distance to a field cover in wild flowers. Cream often came here to pick some for her mother and to decorate the house, Charmy tagged along to keep her company although if you asked Vector he would say that Charmy when along to protect her which always makes him blush and repeatable state that he and Cream were just friends and that he didn't fancy her.
Right now Cream was busy make a flower crown out of small white and blue flowers.
"Your good at making crowns, you should open a flower shop"
"You really think so?"
"Sure, you could sell them and make millions!"
Cream giggled at the complement, Charmy was becoming more and more like Vector with each passing day.
"You could come and work with me"
"I wish I could but you know what Espio and Vector are like, they'd be lost without my skill and talent" Charmy puffed out his chest in an attempt to make himself look important.
This just make Cream laugh even more at his antics. While Charmy was busy trying to show-off (more like impress) Cream something small and black was creeping up behind her. It was laying low to the ground and was carefully stalking her, like a lion sneaking close to antelope just before it when in for the kill.
He mind was working on automatic and without thinking twice he shouted a warning and leapt to shield her from the beast. The moment Charmy moved the hunter ran full speed towards the duo and charged head on into Charmy pinning him on the ground.
Charmy screamed as the beast bared its teeth. He waited for the it to finish him off but instead only received a lick on the face.
Cautsialy he opened his eyes and instead of seeing a deadly hunter ready to rip his throat out he saw a scruffy black terrier
"Are you all right Charmy?" came Creams worried voice.
"Fine, I'm fine, it's just a dog. I knew it was a dog all a long. I was just trying to stop it from… getting your dress dirty."
The terrier gave Charmy another lick before clambering off him.
"He's so cute" Cream cooed as she started to scratch the dog behind the ear.
He was a small dog with wiry black fur which stood at different angles. His face was completely black except for a small white stripe between his eyes. He also had one ear pointing up and the over pointing down and two intelligent looking eyes which shone brightly. Earth was full of non- anthropomorphic animals which lived either with the humans as pets or free in the wild. It was unclean whether this dog was a family pet or a stray.
"Where'd you think he comes from?" he asked. He wasn't really looking for an answer but Cream gave him one.
"He doesn't have a collar. He must live on the streets in the town"
The dog rolled onto its back so that Cream could scratch his belly.
"We should keep him. He'll be are little secret" Charmy said excitedly.
"But where's he going to stay. Mama won't like a dog living in the house"
"I can take him to the agency. He can stay in my room"
"But what about Mr Espio and Mr Vector? Won't they mine if you brought a dog home?"
"Nah what they don't know won't hurt em"
The dog whined contently as Cream continued to fuss over him. Convinced that the animal wasn't going to suddenly turn aggressive Charmy sat down with Cream and started to play with the dog.
"We should give him a name" Cream said
"Hmm…how about Rags. He's all wiry and scruffy."
"That's a cute name"
"What do you think? Do you like that name?" Charmy asked the dog.
The little black terrier wagged his tail and gave a joyous bark.
"Rags it is then"
"I wonder if he knows any tricks" Cream wondered.
As she stood up the newly dubbed rags watched as she picked up a small stick.
"Here Rags, you want the nice stick? If you sit you can have it. Go on sit Rags."
Rags was completely focused on the piece of wood and obediently sat.
"Good boy" Cream threw the stick as far as she could and Rags immediately sprinted after it.
"Wow he's fast" Charmy said as he watched the small dog catch the stick in midair. The dog quickly returned to the children and deposited the stick at there feet; his little tail was swinging happily from side to side.
Charmy and Cream continued to play all kinds of games with there new friend until they noticed the skies getting lighter as the sun began to set.
"I've got to go now Charmy, are you such you'll be alright looking after Rags?" Cream asked.
"We'll be fine won't we Rags?"
The dog barked in response.
"See"
Cream smiled and started to walk in the direction of her home.
"Okay then I'll see you later" she said before waving them both good bye and disappearing.
"Bye Cream" Charmy shouted before he too headed for home with Rags trotting closely at his heels.
"Come on boy, you'll love it at the agency there's all sorts of things to do but you have to be quiet when we get there so that Vector and Espio don't find you.
Rags barked happily as he stayed by the bee's side.
"This is going to be so much fun"
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Hope you like the first chapter, Rags is a patterdale terrier cross in case any of you were wondering and completely made up. Chapter 2 will be ready soon so until then please review. If you don't like it don't review, simple as that.