Ch. 4: Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide
Jiminy's POV"Like this?" Pinoke says, trying to whistle again, but nothing comes out. Oh boy, have I got a lot of teaching to do for him. Not even a full day after he comes to life and I have to start with the basics. Well, I am his conscience, and as such it's my job to set him straight. The question is, how?
"No son. Now listen." I whistled for him again and wait for him to try it now. Pinocchio whistled again, and he finally did it.
"I did it, I did it Jiminy!" cheered Pinocchio, as he was dancing with joy. Man oh man, I am feeling so proud now.
"That's it! Come on, now! Let's sing it!" I shout and as if on cue, music played
(AN: Feel free to play Give a Little Whistle in the background as you read this. That's right! It's a musical fanfic!)
Jiminy Cricket: When you get in trouble and you don't know right from wrong give a little whistle! (whistles into his hat) give a little whistle! (echo whistle) When you meet temptation and the urge is very strong give a little whistle! (Pinocchio whistles in his hat) give a little whistle! (nothing comes out) not just a little squeak, pucker up and blow and if your whistle's weak, yell
Pinocchio: Jiminy Cricket!
Jiminy Cricket: Right! Take the straight and narrow path and if you start to slide give a little whistle! (both whistle) give a little whistle! (both whistle) and always let your conscience be your guide. (both start tap dancing, all across the house. Along the way, Antonio and Chloe start dancing as well. Geppetto sees them dancing, smiles, and gets back to work) Take the straight and narrow path and if you start to slide give a little whistle! Yoo-hoo! give a little whistle! Woo-hoo! I will always let your conscience be your guide.
Pinocchio: And always let your conscience be your guide! (Pinocchio trips and falls, tumbling into the wall)"Are you alright, Pinoke?" I ask with worry. I knew the kid was new to walking, but I didn't think he would tumble this hard. Fortunately, he stood up with a smile and said, "I'm alright, and if I'm not, I'll give a little whistle to tell you if I'm hurt." and to prove it, he whistles a big one. I couldn't help but chuckle.
"Sounds like you boys had fun. Come now, it's time to get to work." Geppetto intervenes, reminding us that we have an antique shop to run.
"Sure thing, Geppetto." I said with a salute and went to my station. Pinocchio stood there a bit confused and asked me "What is work?"
"Oy, you don't make this easy for me, do ya kid?" I asked with a slap to my forehead. I realized this kid was going to be a real piece of work. Well, I mean he literally is one, but I meant it in a metaphorical sense. Yet, I can't help but smile either way. There was something special about ol' Pinoke and I knew that things were about to get even more interesting.
TO BE CONTINUED...
