Chapter 14: Who?
A/N: Hello everybody! Last we left off Atticus had everything taken away from him even his memories. Don't worry though as long as he has the hearts of those who believe in him he'll find his way. Let's see how Tramp's doing.
Tramp was a very lucky dog. He'd found the love of his life in Lady. The very beautiful cocker spaniel felt lucky too. She'd found true love with the king of the streets. Jim Dear and Darling were only happy to take Tramp in as he was the one who saved their child's life. Then two weeks ago Lady had given birth to his puppies. Four to be exact. It was a nice pre-Christmas present.
One was a schnauzer mix like him named Scamp. The other three were girls that looked a lot like their mother. Their names were Annette, Danielle, and Collette. Tramp's life was perfect. Only one thing bothered him. Atticus. It had been five months since he'd last saw him and Zane. The two hadn't really left on the best terms either.
When Atticus had ran off Zane had gone right after him. After that he never saw them again. He'd gone to Atticus's shack often to find no one home. He would whine and scratch on the door but no sound was heard inside. The place was vacant. That didn't stop Tramp from going there once a week.
He would sneak out every Thursday evening to go to the empty shack. That's where he was headed now. Call him loyal but he just couldn't let go of Atticus. This human had instilled so much hope in him he couldn't understand it. They had a connection some how but he still couldn't lay his paw on it. That's what kept making him come back. The hope that his friend would return. God knows he needed his friend now that Buster had ditched him.
Buster wasn't pleased that Tramp had fallen in love with a house pet. They had a falling out in which Buster gave him an ultimatum: Me or her? Tramp naturally chose the love of his life and that was the end of it. Buster was furious and told him to stay off his turf.
It hurt to hear his friend say that, more than Buster would ever know. He'd known Buster since they were pups. They'd ate, slept, and fought together for as long as he could remember. Losing his friend like that hurt a lot. What made matters worse was that Atticus was still MIA at the time so he had no one to talk him through that pain. He hadn't told Lady about Buster so he couldn't talk to her about it.
So while he walked to the shack he hoped beyond hope he would see Atticus again. Even if only for a minute. He could here the sound of the train engines getting louder and louder as he got closer. He walked past the pet store and the pharmacy.
That's when he saw it. It was hard to make out but the shack could clearly be seen across the train yard. For some reason this visit felt different this time. Almost like he was going to get his wish and see him again. Tramp knew better. He wasn't going let his hopes get too high until he had results.
He was still a good 3 minutes away despite the fact it was in his field of vision. As he walked towards it he thought about the moment when Atticus saved his life in the alley. He'd been ready to accept his defeat when Atticus arrived just in the nick of time.
The boy had slain a Demon before his very eyes and had introduced himself all at once. Tramp was surprised even more because the legendary Atticus Parker, Sunnyvale's king of thieves, had saved him. Someone he knew to be dead.
Tramp was a minute away from the shack now.
He wouldn't forget the moment when Atticus told him that Angels were real and he was one of them. Tramp didn't know what to believe. Them Atticus had Demon powers as Zane had pointed out the last day he saw them.
'How can you be an Angel and a Demon?' Tramp thought.
He was finally in front of the shack. There was a moment of hesitation before he pawed at the door. Nothing. No sound no stir came from inside the shack. It was as quiet as ever. Tramp stood there as his hope died. He slumped onto the ground and closed his eyes finally giving up hope that his savior would ever return.
He could still faintly smell his scent as he sniffed the air the Angel once called home. Then he caught something strange.
'Hold on his scent is stronger today.' Tramp thought, faint fires of hope rising in his chest. 'He must be nearby.
Tramp went to work and sniffed and sniffed around the track. It eventually led him away from the shack but he wasn't worried. He almost had it. He'd been so focused on the ever growing scent he forgot his surroundings and bumped his nose into a familiar barrel.
"Ouch!" The schnauzer yelped as his nose felt sore.
He shook off the small pain as the scent was very strong in the barrel in front of him. This was the barrel he used to live in. It was ironic that he should find Atticus or something connected to him in there. At first he hesitated going in the dark barrel but there was no way of seeing it on the outside.
So Tramp stuck his head in and looked around. He heard nothing but faint breathing. He looked down and saw a balled up figure. It took a second for his eyes to adjust so he could look at it properly. He was surprised at what he saw.
Sleeping in the barrel was a raven blue schnauzer pup about three weeks old(a week older than Tramp's litter). It was sleeping like a baby(of course) and barley made a sound as it breathed in and out. Tramp sniffed the pup and almost called out. The pup smelled exactly like Atticus. Tramp almost barked with pleasure. Instead he happily licked the sleeping pup on the side of the face. The pup was sleeping very deep and didn't stir.
Tramp didn't know how or care how Atticus became a pup, he was just happy to see him again. He nuzzled the still sleeping pup as happy tears ran down his muzzle. The ball of fur stirred and slowly opened its eyes. His grey and green eyes looked at Tramp in wonder. The pup sneezed and Tramp finally looked up. He was a bit surprised.
The pup had a scar that Tramp recognized from when Zane had sliced Atticus. One of the pups eyes was grey, Tramp could have sworn both of Atticus's eyes were green, but there was no mistaking that he had the same stare that Atticus had. Tramp didn't know what to say as the pup stared at him. He decided to come out with it.
"What happened to you Atticus?" Tramp asked.
"At...tttt...iiiii...cu...sssss?" The pup stumbled on the name. He sneezed again.
Tramp stood there in confusion. How did Atticus no racing use him? Did something happen? Did the Angels do something? Was this even Atticus?
'Yes!' He thought frantically. 'He may look completely different but this is Atticus! He smells just like him.
It wasn't just that. Something in Tramp's heart was telling him a hundred percent without a doubt that this was Atticus Parker. After taking a calm breath he looked at the puppy and smiled.
"Do you know who you are little guy?" Tramp asked nervously.
The pup thought for a moment and shook his head.
"Do you know who I am?"
The pup shook his head again.
Tramp sighed. There was nothing to do. Atticus clearly had something happen to him and Tramp had no way to fix it. There was only one thing to do.
"I'm your father." Tramp finally answered.
"D...a...d?" The pup stuttered.
"That's right." Tramp smiled. "Let's go home Buddy."
Tramp scooped up The fur ball and placed him on his back. He told the pup to hold on as he walked back to the darlings house. When he got there The pup had already fallen back asleep. Lady was waiting for him when he entered through the doggy door and went into the living room. She was in her basket feeding her pups milk.
The cocker spaniel looked as beautiful as ever. Tramp smiled at her and his four pups feeding.
"Were you at that shack again?" Lady asked nervously.
Lady knew that Tramp was waiting for someone to return there but she didn't know why. Tramp hadn't told her about who Atticus was.
"Yes Pidge..." Tramp admitted. "We have a problem.
"What is it?" She asked worriedly.
"I found this pup all alone near the shack." Tramp said showing her the curled up ball on his back.
"Oh the poor dear! He doesn't look older than three weeks!" Lady gasped.
"I couldn't leave him there so I brought him here." Tramp explained. "You don't think this family has one room for one more pup do you?"
"Of course it does! How could ask?" Lady was a little hurt at the question. "Bring him here so he can meet his new brother and sisters."
Tramp smiled as he walked over and lowered Champ into the basket with Lady. She nuzzled him and the pup kept sleeping.
"Looks like our family is getting bigger." A voice said.
Tramp and Lady turned there heads to see Jim Dear and Darling. Darling was holding Junior in her arms. Jim walked over and examined the raven blue pup that was sleeping.
"What Should we name him?" Jim asked Darling.
"Champ!" Junior called out.
Jim Dear and Darling gasped at Junior's first and Tramp barked their approval.
"Champ it is." Jim laughed with joy.
That night Tramp felt even luckier.
A/N: Hey guys sorry to cut right here but it seems like the best place. The Dears have found a new member of the family. Champ has no idea of his origins. It won't be like that for long hopefully. If you liked it review it! If you hate it review it! If you loved it fav/follow it! Check out the awesome works of Kodiwolf321, SteeleFan, and DodgerNYC! My question to you is: have you taken the ice bucket challenge? If no I challenge you! O.O LOL! Atticus out!