Dungeon Days Request 5:
This is for Silverbutterfly1500, go read her amazing stories ^^
"Really...?" Toby laughed, sweat drop forming on his forehead at the sight of his two friends.
They were licking the sticky debris of the candy that used to be from their fingers.
"It's good!' Zeo insisted, cerulean eyes growing wide.
"Your just mad cuz you don't have anymore." Masamune shrugged.
It took all of his might not to point out that neither of them had anymore, and his hands weren't sticky because he didn't eat sloppily.
Besides, the day had been so going so great, there was no sense in arguing.
Once per year a large carnival would line New York's busy streets, filled with games, flea market wares, and not to mention a pony that Masamune had already rode six times up and down the street.
The best part was when the vendors began to close up shop to make way for the main attraction, the parade.
`~Flash back~
"Lets go guys!" A gruff voice called out, extending their hand to the three.
"Okay!" They all giggled, and grabbed on to Coach Steel's large arm to follow him.
Squeals of excitement rang out amongst the crowd as colorful squares of confetti rained down.
Three kids managed to squeeze their way to the front, eyes gleaming with excitement as they watched parade floats march through the streets.
"Slow down!" Coach Steel muttered, shaking his head as he joined them. He was afraid he was going to lose them in this massive swarm.
Masamune, Toby, and Zeo barely nodded to his request, thoughts elsewhere. Nobody could possibly understand the whimsy seen from their perspectives.
Floats became chariots or moving castles in the middle of a vast sea. And whom could forget the king and queen's men, throwing they're tools of the trade around, shiny white batons that became swords.
It was memories like these that lasted forever.
~ End Flashback~
Now the day was drawing to a close, and the three were heading home, just as the sky's lighting switched from orange to a darkened blue.
An ominous feeling emanated about, putting the three a bit on edge. Paper bags fluttered through the empty streets, mimicking the effect tumbleweeds had upon a ghost town.
" Where is everyone?" Zeo whispered, eyes growing wide as he hid behind Toby, pale hand clinging to his friend's shirt.
"Well if we wouldn't have gotten lost..." Toby sighed, feeling his shoulders slump.
"It's not that big of a deal!" Masamune protested, rolling his eyes. But they all knew who they could thank for that...
~ Flash Back~
For Masamune the parade symbolized something different. It was a call to fame, he wanted to be who the people cheered for.
Umber eyes gleaming, he mischievously crawled underneath a make shift rope, meant to keep the people from crossing into the street.
"You can't do that!" Zeo squeaked, noticing him leaving. But he was already too far away for him to hear, especially over the loud marching band's music.
He exchanged a glance with Toby, who could only offer a half-hearted sigh, before the two decided to follow.
One thing you should know about a parade, is that they're are a lot of people who make up the performance.
And it is very easy for small children to get lost within the animosity...
~ End Flash Back~
" We dunno where Coach Steel or Miss Holly is." Zeo murmured, eyes welling up with tears.
"It'll be alright." Toby assured, resting one hand underneath his chin in thought.
If anything they could always head back to Dungeon Gym or their coaches apartment until he got there. And as for Miss Holly she'd probably be with him.
"Monsters come out at night..." Masamune whispered a loud in thought. That only caused Zeo to sob again as Toby face palmed.
" There are no monsters." Toby declared firmly, rolling his violet eyes.
"Oh yeah? Then explain that ghost we saw on halloween!" Masamune pointed out, folding his arms.
"Well... except for that once. But I'm absolutely sure that-" Toby started as a loud growl interrupted them from their conversation.
"MONSTER!" Zeo and Masamune cried at the exact same time, both ducking behind a trash can.
Toby held his ground, half skeptical but ready to help his friends if necessary. No monster was going to bully the people he cared about.
But instead of getting ready to rip his Beyblade he bursted into a fit of laughter, leaving Zeo and Masamune bewildered.
They peeked their heads out, ever so slightly to see that "ferocious" growl belonged to a small white lab, clearly a puppy.
Eyes gleaming with excitement, they jumped out from their hiding spot and joined Toby's side.
He had already picked up the puppy and was holding it tentatively in his arms.
"Can we pet it?" Zeo giggled, rocking back and forth.
"Numbah one people first!" Masmune argued, sticking his tongue out.
"That's not fair!" Zeo yelled, raising one of his fists. " I can be number one too!"
"Pssh! Say that when you beat me in a Beybattle!" Masamune smirked triumphantly.
" Quiet!' Toby hissed, motioning for them to shush. Both blinked their eyes in surprise, not understanding.
" I think he's hurt." Toby whispered, voice calming down. He showed his two friends that the puppy's leg seemed to be bent awkwardly. It whimpered whenever it's paw was touched.
" What should we do?" Masamune asked as Zeo nodded in agreement, sharing looks of guilt.
For once Toby wasn't quite sure. He hated when this happened, it was just like earlier that day...
~ Flash Back~
...and eventually get separated.
Toby could tell that was exactly what happened. He had no clue where Masamune ended up, and Zeo must have gotten distracted by something.
They already had a habit of losing him, like that one halloween night he was found up in a tree.
But neither of those observations helped him know what he should do next.
"Where are they?" Toby frowned, placing one hand up to his head to scan through the crowd.
But before he could even think about looking, he spotted something even more mysterious that caught his eye...
~ End Flash Back~
" We have to take him to Coach Steel." Toby finally determined, violet eyes gleaming adamantly.
"Eh... heh..." Masamune laughed, rubbing one hand through the back of his hair.
He wasn't quite looking forward to seeing his Coach after what had happened.
~ Flash Back~
" This stinks!" Masamune groaned, arms folded as leaned back in a small chair. He had tried climbing aboard one of the floats but it seemed that was frowned upon, especially by the police.
They had taken Masamune back to their station until a guardian could come and get him.
But what if no one ever came? Would he be stuck in jail forever? Then he'd have to become numbah one tough guy...
" Masamune, right?' A friendly secretary asked, coming to kneel down beside him.
" That's right lady. But be warned, I'm notorious around these parts!" Masamune declared with a smug expression.
The secretary stared at him for the longest time, face completely blank of all emotion.
Finally she replied, "Someone's here to get you!"
Masamune sighed with relief, hopping to his feet. Lucky break, he didn't know how much longer he could keep his hardened criminal act going. Plus prisoners don't get jellybeans.
That relief quickly vanished when he realized who came to get him...
~ End Flash Back~
When they finally arrived at Dungeon Gym, they all felt a bit of tension lift of their shoulders to see a small light shinning through the window.
That meant at least someone was there.
Pushing open the door, the three crept inside to see someone they hadn't expected to see. After all they only met earlier that day...
~ Flash Back~
"Oh no..." Zeo sniffed, eyes welling up with tears as he looked around. He was far away from the parade route now. In fact he had no idea where he was.
He stood frozen in place for a moment, when he heard a loud clang form behind him.
A gang of three stood out in the middle of the sidewalk, snickering loudly as they lit small fire crackers.
Zeo's face paled, noticing that it was the notorious Golden Gym members and their leader, Vince.
The last thing he wanted to deal with was those scary bullies, but it seemed they had already noticed his presence.
"It's the crybaby, all alone too!" Vince cackled, approaching with a dark grin.
Zeo's knees buckled as he argued, "I'm not a baby!"
Vince raised one eyebrow as he and his friends circled him. "Not... AFRAID!" He sneered, throwing out his arms to make Zeo flinch.
They all laughed as Zeo wished he could melt into the floor and vanish.
He hated how weak he felt, wishing he could be only just a little bit stronger or braver like his friends in order to protect himself.
" Bug off, bean head!" A voice snapped, coming to save him just in time.
His savior, or rather saviors were Toby and a young girl that kept her blond hair in side pigtails.
"Whatever." Vince grumbled, seeming not to think they were worth his time. He kept his hands in his pockets and flashed then a dirty look.
"Whose that, you girl friend Toby?" Vince cackled, before walking off, his lackeys in close pursuit.
"That was awkward." Toby mumbled, face blushing red.
"Thanks." Zeo giggled, turning happy again. He bit down on his lower lip nervously, eying the girl he didn't recognize.
Toby noticed his confused expression and explained, "This is Kassy. Her family is visiting New York for the summer. I caught her climbing over the rope too."
Kassy smiled with a wave. " I wanted to see what the commotion was all about."
~ End Flash Back~
" Nice to see you again!" Toby declared, running his fingers through his copper hair.
" Same!" Kassy agreed, standing up from the brown couch she was sitting at.
Her eyes gleamed in curiosity over the small creature in Toby's hands.
" He's hurt!" Zeo exclaimed, expression turning sad.
" Back where I live, there aren't many people around to help hurt animals. But I learned how to." Kassy smiled, outstretching her hands to take the puppy.
Toby let her, trusting what she said. He didn't have any reason not to.
Gently she cradled the dog in her arms and took it over to the couch. "Do you have any first aid kits?" She asked.
The three thought for a moment before nodding. Zeo ran to the back to grab it for her.
Moments later the puppies leg was bandaged, and he seemed much happier, running around and licking people's shoes.
"You should be careful that your dog doesn't get hurt next time!" Kassy scolded, hands on her hips.
"We found him." Toby explained, one hand behind his head. In the background, Masamune and Zeo could be seen fighting for the dogs attention.
"Well, you should name him then!" Kassy giggled, hands behind her back.
" Name who?" A gruff voice questioned, causing all of their faces to pale.
Coach Steel's question was answered quickly as the puppy approached him, and sat on top of his feet.
" You are not having a dog." He groaned, shaking his head. He had about enough with all the trouble those kids had caused all day.
First he had them disappearing on him. Then Masamune ended up at police station and ran away to avoid getting in trouble. He was even nice enough to let their new friend to hang around until they arrived back at Dungeon, which he figured they'd eventually do.
No matter how hard he tried, they always seemed to come running back needing something...
"Please...?" All of the kids simultaneously cried, eyes growing wide. Even the dog was flashing puppy eyes.
"Coach Steel sighed, rubbing his bald head. He swore it was a conspiracy, they even got the new girl doing it.
"..."
"..."
" Fine, so what's his name gonna be?"
Yes it is a story within a story XD I wrote two versions, couldn't pick which I liked better so this happened... hope you liked? I''m debating about continuing the series... feel free to name the puppy whatever you please ~ lily
