A bee and his dog

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Chapter 6: What we'll do for you

Charmy was still feeling upset about losing his friend. It had been nearly a week since Rags, formally known as Dusty, had been reunited with his lost owners and Charmy was missing him terrible. At first he had be sad but then he felt angry. Vector had let him keep the dog and then taken him away and Espio, who Charmy had later found out, had phoned the people to come and get the dog.

So now he stayed in his room in protest. At first he had tried a hunger strike to show that he was mad at the two reptiles but he only lasted four hours when he could take it no more. After that came a lock down but he didn't have a lock on his bedroom door so he locked himself in the bathroom but Vector removed the door with a screwdriver after he had been in there for nearly two hours. Now he had opted for the silent treatment which was now in it third day.

Vector and Espio had been gone all day so he was free to move about the house without bumping into anyone. He missed Rags so much and felt like he'd never be happy again.

After what felt like a long time staring at his bedroom ceiling Vector shouted for him downstairs. "Hey Charmy come down, we've got a surprise for ya!"

Now that sounded interesting and eventually his curiosity got the better of him. He left his room and ventured downstairs to find Vector and Espio standing side by side looking very pleased with themselves. Behind them was a large box shape cover with a white sheet.

"What's going on?" he asked

Vector smiled and said. "Well me and Espio were talking and we were very impressed with the way you looked after that dog while he was here. You proved that you could be responsible so we think you deserve this.

Both of them moved aside so that the box could be clearly seen. "Go ahead, look what's underneath." Espio said with a smile on his face.

Charmy slowly approached the box and grab hold of the sheet. He quickly looked at the two reptile who nodded incurably. In one quick motion Charmy whipped the sheet off to reveal a large cage.

Charmy was very confused at first.

"have a closer look Charmy."

Charmy did as he was told and leaned in closer to the bars. It was a large cage with a tray at the bottom that held sawdust and straw, there were wooden toys and hanging ropes in the as well. AS he studied the cage a small banded face popped out of a pile of straw followed by a long sleek body. Charmy started in wonder at the little creature.

"it's a ferret." Espio said. "we were very impressed with you and we know you really missed the dog so we thought that maybe it was time for you to have your own pet."

"ya one that ya can keep." Vector added.

Charmy was speechless and could only watch as the ferret started to gnaw on a wooded log.

"Do ya like him Charmy?"

Charmy spun around and gave Espio and Vector a big hug each. "oh thank you, thank you, thank you. He's wonderful, I love him."

Charmy couldn't contain his excitement and buzzed around the room happily.

"We know it not the same as having a dog, but their very intelligent animals and you can even take them for walks."

Charmy flew over to the cage with excitement. "Can I get him out?"

"Sure, he's very tame."

Charmy unlatched the cage and held his hand out to the ferret. The little creature stopped chewing on his log and wander over to investigate the strange hand. He sniffed Charmy's hand for a few second then dash up his arm and rested on the bee's shoulder. Charmy laughed as the ferrets whisker tickled his face

"So Charmy, what ya gonna call him."

Charmy looked at the animal perched on his shoulder. He had a black mask across his eyes and dark brown legs, around his neck was a creamy white colour.

"I'll call him Bandit because he looks like he's wearing a robber's mask.

"Sound good to me."

Charmy was thrilled by his new friend and happy knowing that this time no one could take him away. "Can I go and show him to Cream?" he asked the pair.

Espio nodded. "Sure just don't lose him, there's a lead and harness in that bag by the door."

Charmy shot over, the Bandit still on his shoulder, to the back and pulled out a red harness. Vector helped him attach it to the ferret and once everything was in place he flew off to find Cream.

Vector was pleased to see Charmy happy again. "I've got to admit, that was a great idea Espio."

The chameleon nodded in agreement. "We're going to regret this aren't we."

"Most defiantly, but as long as he's happy again that's what counts."

"I'm going to ferret proof my room, I suggest you do the same." with that Espio left leaving Vector on his own to sort out the cage.

Vector smiled to himself as he shifted the cage to the side of the room. A bee, a chameleon, a crocodile and a ferret made the strangest group but Vector knew he wouldn't have it any other way.