Birth of a legend
A light grey dog with pointed ears looked down at the pups next to her smiling as she watched the three feed. Looking up she smiled at the large black dog with floppy ears sitting next to her.
"They are so beautiful Colette just like you" he said nuzzling her.
"And you as well Orfeo. They are such a mix of both of us, our son has your ears and my colouring".
"And one of your girls is black yet her sister is a perfect mix of both our colouring".
"We found a good place for them Colette this carriage is perfect for a family. Large enough for them to play in as well as sleep in".
"I am glad you found this carriage for us Orfeo and the blankets to go with it".
"Well that's what comes from being friends with the Station Master, he gave me them once he saw you. Bernie (English meaning bold as a bear) is a good man he gave me a chance now I'm only a half stray".
"He is I am glad that he is understand and lets you live this life".
"Well he knows that I am free but at the same time I am loyal to those I see friends. Besides this way he gets some security and I get a home of sorts and all the friends in the world".
"Our pups will be safe here at least, the river is fairly close by as well. We are safe here away from the hard life of the streets the danger that we faced. I want to protect our pups from that".
"Colette we will be alright I promise no one will get our pups and if They turn up then, well I will take care of them".
"I love you so much Orfeo. I am just scared I didn't grow up on the streets like you so I am not sure how to act".
"Trust me we will all be find this place is safe. We are Station Dogs now no other dogs can come without invitation. Besides we are not the only ones living here I just happen to be only one that lives here Official".
The days passed and the pups grew under the watchful eyes of their parents. The boy became known as Tramp, his black sister Vina (beloved) and his black/grey sister Cosma. The three spent there days playing along with a family of Dobermans who lived next door.
"Come and get me Tramp" yelled Buster running away from his friend.
"You wait till I get you Buster, I am the fastest dog ever" Tramp replied.
Watching from their carriage Busters mother Trudy (spear strength) chatted happily with Colette, both keeping an eye on the pups. Else where, Cosma, Vina and Busters sister Gertie played a game of ball; passing to each other with their paws.
"It is nice to see our pups play together" said Trudy.
"It is I am glad that you love next door, so nice for mine to have friends".
"I am glad as well better for pups to have others to play with. Say I wonder where the boy's have gone?"
"I think they went to check on things to make sure no dogs are here that are not supposed to be".
"They are the best ones for the job. By my reckoning there should only be twenty other dogs besides us here".
"That isn't a bad thing thought at least we all know each other. It feels like we have our own community here, everyone is kind and accepting".
"That's the way Station Dogs have always been, they are not as fierce as other streets dogs."
Later the same night the family sat on Platform Four watching the passengers embarked and disembarked from the trains.
"Now you always have to be careful here, we do not want nay accidents" said Orfeo.
"We will be careful" the pups replied as they watched the passengers.
Watching them the pups looked on with curiosity at the luggage that was being carried and at the different kinds of clothing.
"Now we are here because this is the last train of the day and I have to make sure that there are no stowaways in the luggage carriage" Orfeo said.
"Is that an important job Dad?" Tramp asked.
"Very important job Tramp, come let me show how I do it" with that the pair walked along the platform until they reached the right carriage.
Then the pair jumped in and looked round then finding no humans jumped out as the driver Luke walked up.
"Evening Orfeo so then this is your son, hi boy. Say you both fancy a ride?"
"What do say son fancy it, train goes to Cambridge would mean a long overnight journey."
"I sounds fun would Mum be alright with us going?"
"She should be better ask her now train leaves in ten".
Ten minutes later Tramp found himself sitting in an unused carriage as gazing in wonder at the scenery.
"This is great Dad".
"It is Tramp we will be away tomorrow night as well. Now we will have to be very careful Cambridge as a very large. I've been there myself a few times and it can be dangerous".
Coming back a few days later Tramp told Buster about his trip and the tricks he had been showed by Orfeo.