Is the world ready for another Ed?
"EIN! Wait for Edward!"
Edward, a red headed tomboy, was running along the beach after her Welsh Corgi, Ein. She was enjoying the sunshine and the fresh air. With all the bounties she and her friends had to catch, she felt that a nice, refreshing day at the beach was the way to soothe her.
As she caught up to Ein, she took the frisbee out of his mouth. "Now, Ein, when Ed throws frisbee to you, you give it to Ed, okay?
Ein barked his answer.
"Oh, wonderful," said Ed giddily. As she aimed the frisbee further away, she start to sing a ridiculous chant. Of course, this wasn't unusual, because she had many penchants for making nonsensical songs.
"One, two, three, four…like an eagle, this frisbee will SOAR!" Ed runed with enthusiasm. As the frisbee floated in the air, Ein ran away once again. But, this time, when he ran, he bumped into a smaller creature. It was an orange tabby cat. At the sight of it, Ein growled. The cat started to shrink back away from Ein.
"Ein," whined Ed. "What are you growling at? Why are you being so grumpy?" Ed picked Ein up, away from the frightened feline.
Then, a voice called, "Max! Max, where are-Jeepers!"
Coming over was a pale androgynous girl, with red eyes, short brown hair, and an orange and blue shirt. She seemed to be fourteen years old. She stopped and looked baffledly at Ed. Ed returned the puzzled glance. Where had this little girl come from? Ed thought. She look like she and I can become friends!
Deciding to take the opportunity to introduce herself, Ed said, "Sorry Ed's dog scared you. Ein hasn't been around many good cats."
"Oh, Ed need not worry," the girl smiled, hugging her kitten. "Bernie's kitty is all nosey-posey." Max looked at Bernie. "Well, Max is," the girl insisted. Then, she turned to Ed. "What's Ed's whole name?"
"Well," Ed said proudly, "Ed is short for Edward Wong Hau Pepelu Tivrusky IV! Ed made it up."
Bernie smiled.
"What's Bernie stand for?"
"Bernard Cervantes Ambar Norville Palacios IV! Bernie made it up!"
After hearing this, Ed smiled. Where had this dame been all her life? "Oh, boy! Ed has a buddy! YIPPEE!" Ed exclaimed. She, Ein, and Bernie, holding Max, walked away to the ice cream shop.
Not too far away, Faye was sitting under the umbrella and sipping her lemonade, watched Ed and the girl with an exasperated glance.
"Man," groaned Faye. "Are you serious? Is the world really ready for another Ed?"