Travelling Back To London
Horace and Jasper drove the van until they stopped on a small bridge. Below was Sora, Pongo and the rest of the group and the 99 puppies were hiding below being quiet as mice.
"Those kids and all their friends have got be around here."
"Now Jasper, I've been thinking for some time."
"You've been thinking?! What did I tell you about thinking?!"
"But what if the dogs led them down the frozen creek so they won't leave tracks?"
"Oh don't be such an idiot! Dogs aren't that smart."
A puppy was sliding away but Donald caught him so they wouldn't be seen. The two soon drove off.
"Are we clear Donald?" asked Pongo
"Yeah, the coast is clear."
"We gave those two the slip." said Sora
"They think we're not smart but they're not so bright." said Patch
"Yeah and they didn't even see us." said Penny
"We sure gave them the slip." said Lucky and three puppies laughed together
"Keep quiet now children. This way." called Perdita
Everyone crossed through the creek but it was difficult for them except for Donald because he had flat feet and he could skate across. Riku and Goofy kept slipping on the ice, Kairi was slipping too but Sora caught her from falling and held her hand. He helped her cross. Kairi was blushing slightly at how Sora was being so helpful.
Donald was laughing at Riku and Goofy at their slipping antics but then Goofy slid right into Donald and knocked him
"Watch what your going ya big palooka!"
"Sorry Donald. My feet are so slippery that I can't even stand up properly."
It was difficult to skate without wearing special skates for going through the ice but they managed. Meanwhile in a pasture covered with snow, a red car was zooming through and passed a truck. Cruella was driving and stopped to talk to Horace and Jasper.
"Well, any sign of them?"
"Not as much of a footprint or pawprint. We've been driving up everywhere in the country." said Jasper
"If only I had that whistle but according to you, those brats and their dumb friends destroyed it."
"We're froze stiff to the bone, we're giving up." proclaimed Horace
"Oh no you're not! We'll find those five fools and the mongrels if takes next Christmas! Now get going!" shouted Cruella
She sped off and left them covered in a big mound of snow. Meanwhile, the gang and the puppies were safe but it was not easy to get to London. The Heartless weren't around anymore but a blizzard was blowing a fierce wind that it was hard but they continued walking.
Pongo was counting all the puppies to make sure that everyone was present.
"96, 97, 98…."
He noticed that one puppy couldn't move because he was cold.
"Lucky. Come on son, we can't give up."
"I'm sorry but I'm tired and hungry. I don't think I can walk anymore."
Pongo picked him up and kept on walking. He heard someone call him, he turned around and saw a Collie.
"Pongo it's you. We were afraid that you and the others were captured, there's shelter for everyone back at the dairy barn across the road.
Pongo nodded his head and they went to find Sora. They caught up with him, Pongo put Lucky down.
"Sora, the Collie here says there is shelter for us."
"It's not far. It's a dairy barn across the road."
"Thank goodness. I'll take Lucky and get the others."
Sora carried Lucky in his arms and called the others.
"Guys, this way. We have to go to the dairy barn across the road."
"Okay. Come on kids." said Perdita
The puppies were weary but they turned around. Everyone followed the Collie to a old barn, he pushed the door open and everyone went inside. It was very warm so they sat down and relaxed. Inside was four cows.
"Look Queenie. Have you've seen so many puppies?"
"They're so adorable."
"And so darling."
"The poor dears, they're completely worn out and half frozen."
"Are they all here?" asked Kairi
"Yeah. All 99 accounted for." said Sora
"The famous Pongos and Sora and Friends. We were so worried about you all."
"We tried to reach you for hours."
"How did you all ever make it all this way?"
"And in such dreadful weather."
"With all these little ones."
"Mother, I'm hungry."
"I'm hungry too Mommy."
All the puppies cried that they were all hungry.
"I'm sorry children." said Perdita
"I wished I packed some food for the puppies." said Goofy looking sorry
"Do they like warm milk?" asked a cow
"It's fresh and nice."
"Where's the milk?" asked Penny
"Come and get it kids. It's on the house."
"All right puppies, follow me." Said Donald
"You can get the milk from the teats on their udders. No crowding or hogging. Everyone share and take turns."
Each puppy had their share of milk and took turns. Goofy had some cookies and water to share with Sora, Riku, Kairi and Donald. They also shared some with Pongo and Perdita.
"I can help you all out on how to get back to London." said the Collie
"Really? Thank you." said Pongo
"You must go to Dinsford. A Labrador lives there. He can also help."
Sora yawned a bit.
"Sorry about that."
"Quite all right. You all must be exhausted after your journey. Get some sleep and I will stand watch."
"Thank you for your kindness." Said Perdita to the cows
"We're glad to help you all."
"We're just sorry that we can't do more."
"I can't believe anyone would hurt innocent nice puppies."
Sora lied down in a mound of hay and slept next to Kairi with two puppies in her arms. She blushed and went closer to him and fell asleep with a smile.
Donald, Goofy and Riku also settled down too in the hay with puppies in their arms and fell asleep. Pongo and Perdita curled up together and fell asleep too. Everyone was sleeping knowing that they were safe.
"It's to leave the dears to sleep." said Queenie
"I know." said Princess
"They are so exhausted and they still have such a long way to go." said Duchess
The next day they left the barn and continued their journey. As they were crossing the road, Pongo heard a car honked coming this way. When everyone was across he grabbed a stick from an old creaky tree and brushed away their footprints. He left just in time for it was Cruella who was passing through.
She looked at the sides of the road and saw footprints and pawprints.
"Well, well. So they think they can outwit Cruella."
She laughed as she called Horace and Jasper.
"Here are their tracks heading straight for the village."
"Blimey. It's them all right."
"Work your way south on the side roads and I'll take the main road. I'll see you in Dinsford."
They sped off quickly in different direction. A black Labrador was barking calling to see if the gang and the puppies have made it. Pongo responded loudly to the call.
"Pongo, Sora! I got a ride home for all of you."
"Really?!"
"Did you hear that Perdy?"
"For all of us?"
"We don't have to walk anymore?" asked Kairi
"I'm sure we can manage it. This way everyone, hurry."
"All right! We got a free ride home." said Riku
Donald and Goofy jumped for joy as they followed.
"We've got a ride home! Come on children." called Perdita
Everyone followed the Labrador into a wooden old shack filled with soot. He pointed out to a van getting repaired.
"That van is going to London as soon as the engine's repaired and there's room for all of you."
Just then, Cruella's car pulled into town. It stopped and patrolled around slowly.
"Oh no! It's Cruella." said Perdita
"And Jasper and Horace too." said Pongo
"With them around we'll never make it to the van." said Riku
"There has got to be a way." said Sora
"What are you puppies doing in the soot?" asked Donald
"Sorry. Patch and I fell in." said Lucky
Pongo and Sora looked inspired. They looked at each other and nodded. They jumped and rolled about in the soot.
"Are you two losing it?" asked Riku
"What on earth are you doing?" asked Perdita
"See, I'm a Labrador! We can roll in the soot and we'll be Labradors."
"We'll roll in the soot and wrap ourselves in these blankets for disguises."
"That's a good idea." said The Labrador
"It's crazy but it just might work." said Kairi
"Come on kids roll in the soot."
"You want us to get dirty?"
"Should we Mother?"
"Do what your father says."
The puppies cheered as they went in for they always wanted to get good and dirty. Donald, Goofy, Riku and Kairi jumped in as well then Perdita. Everyone was ready.
To Be Continued.
