OTIS'S CHILDHOOD
ESCAPE FROM THE JUNKYARD
Freddy was still hiding inside the bus where Emma was locked, only the sound of the coyotes howling make him go out carefully from the school bus, he came closer to where Dag was; Emma was there, on her knees and breathing fast – Well Emma, what is your choice? – Emma's tears was falling at the same time she was hoping not to have to do it – I… will do it –
He was wondering what they were talking about, Dag move allowing her pass next to him; the other coyotes didn't say anything. They let her go alive
When Emma was far enough from them Freddy showed and walked straight to her – Emma, are you okay? – She nodded – Come Freddy, let's get out of here –
Emma looked like if she was thinking something as they were walking and left the junkyard and entered into Walnut Forest once inside the forest Emma stopped and sat on a log as she was rubbing her ankle – Emma? – Freddy asked and when he came closer he saw a wound on her ankle – I'm okay, don't worry – she gave him a little smile, Freddy smiled too when he took her foot and cleaned the wound
A couple of minutes later Freddy covered the wound with a makeshift bandage: some leafs and roots, that was all he could make for her; Emma looked at him with a kind look – Thanks, Freddy – He rubbed his head at the same time he got flushed after a break they continued walking. After a long walk and almost outside of the forest Emma sighed, like if something was wrong, then she spoke – Freddy, run far from me – Freddy looked her with curiosity – What do you mean? – One tear fell from Emma's eye – I'm so sorry Freddy – after she said that Emma attacked him; Freddy was scared when Emma started her attack, so he started to run as fast he could with Emma behind him
As Freddy was running, he could hear Emma behind him until he finally came out from Walnut forest when he was at the edge of the forest Emma stopped and with some tears she said a last words – Never come back Freddy – He couldn't understand why she did that – Emma, why? – She was walking backwards – Dag ordered me to kill you, but I couldn't do it – With those words Emma disappeared between the trees, with nowhere to go Freddy walked away from the forest until he arrived at Dandelion Meadows, there he found a shelter where he could take a little nap, that was bad day for him: first Dag tried to kill him and now Emma tried it too. Freddy sighed and leaned back his head against a flour sack and closed his eyes as he was thinking about everything he lived in one day
Meanwhile at the barnyard, Otis was having fun with all of his friends; Olivia was sitting on the bar with Hanna as Pig was making some drinks – Olivia, I think Otis likes you – Olivia almost chokes with a smoothie – Why are saying that? – Hanna giggled and gave her a small shove in the waist – Well – Hanna said – He's walking right this way –
Olivia looked down when Otis stopped in front of her – Olivia, Will you dance with me? – Olivia's cheeks become rosy at the same time Otis took her hoof and walked to the center of the barn where everybody was dancing. Ben and Miles were sitting near the bar when Otis and Olivia started to dance
-Ah, puppy love – Miles said with a smile and Ben giggled – Yeah, it seems Otis is in love – after that Ben sighed – Well, it's time to stand guard; those raccoons are back – Miles stopped him
-Don't leave Ben, it's your son's birthday, I'll stand guard for you tonight – Ben frowned as Miles was smiling "he's planning something, I know it" he thought but before he could say something a cute cow appeared next to Ben – Hi Ben – it was a beautiful cow indeed: she had blue green eyes, brown hair and a lovely smile; when Ben saw her he was nervous. He really liked Clara
-Hi… Clara… - Ben was silent for a long moment until Miles cleared his throat – as I was saying: I will take your place tonight, you can trust me; those raccoons will not enter to the barnyard tonight – Ben looked at him with a nervous look and Miles giggled at the same time he left both cows alone on the table
Clara looked at him with her beautiful green eyes – So, it's your son's birthday… - Ben nodded and called an animal to bring them some drinks – Here you go – said the horse as Ben took the drinks, but things became a mess when Ben dropped the drink on Clara; he was so embarrassed, Clara looked at him with a kind look and said – If you don't have an handkerchief I can use mine – Clara was holding her blue handkerchief at the same time she was smiling at Ben, Clara started to clean the drink he dropped
After that uncomfortable moment both laughed and started to chat, then Etta appeared and sat with them; the three animals were talking until Clara asked to Ben – Wanna dance? – Ben's eyes were wide open – I… um… I… - And without saying anything he left the table and the barn, Clara sighed - He must think I´m a big fat loser cow – Etta didn't knew what to say and the first thing that came to her mind was – He don't think that, is just… he don't want to make us feel bad about his big dance talent – Clara smiled
-Really? – She said as Etta was rubbing her hoof – Of course my dear. He would like to dance with you at the Barn's Night tomorrow – both animals started to drink and eat as Otis and Olivia were dancing, Hanna was sitting on the bar when a big rooster sat next to her – Hi there, my name is Root – Hanna looked at him with a shy smile – Hi, my name is Hanna – after a moment Root asked her if she wanted to dance with him – Sorry, but I'm waiting for someone – she was referring to Peck
Root took her hand – Please, dance with me – Hanna accepted and both walked to the dance floor and started to dance too, when Peck entered the barn and saw Hanna dancing with Root he felt like if he had slapped, Hanna was laughing and having fun with Root when he saw that Peck sighed and left the barn
Otis and Olivia stopped dancing and sat on the bar again, Olivia kissed him on his cheek – Ok everyone, it time for the birthday cake – the stage lights brightened Otis as the big birthday cake appeared, everybody clapped and shouted "HAPPY BIRTHDAY OTIS" the cake was decorated with lots of candles, Otis blew and everybody clapped again
After Otis cut the cake and opened the gifts he gave a small speech – Thank you everyone, thank you for this party and thank you for this huge cake –
Few minutes later the party was over and everybody were going to sleep, all of them except Otis and Olivia; they went out holding each other hoofs
Both cows sat near the pond where the moon was reflected in the water, they sat on the dock and Otis put his arm around her waist at the same time Olivia put her head on his shoulder – Otis, I really like you – Otis put his head against hers – I like you too – after that special moment Olivia yawned and fell asleep on Otis's shoulder; he carried back at the barnyard and put her carefully on his stall, then he leaned back next to her and fell asleep too with a smile