AN: I had to split this into two chapters because… I guess it was too long. It didn't like being one whole chapter. So, here is the second chapter which is really just the rest of the first chapter… Enjoy!

AN2: Well… it seems very evident that FF.net hates me. Every time I try and fix this story, the end of it always seems to turn out "smashed," without any spaces whatsoever. I'm not sure what the problem is. I'm just tired of fighting with it. So if you can't read the rest of this story due to the vexing problem, e-mail me and we'll work something out. (Like me sending you the last part of the chapter, if you really want to read it.)

Part Two.

Battered and beaten, Kale plopped down on his hammock, forgetting that it was not a normal bed, and promptly fell off. Grumbling, he attempted once more to lie down. The third try was a success; afterwards he fell asleep and continued to sleep like a rock for the rest of the day.

The next morning came and Kale looked as if he had never been stung in the first place. However, he was still none to happy when he awoke.

"AAAAHHH!!! I can't believe I slept 'til today!! Dobie's birthday is TOMORROW!!! AAARRRGGHH!!" was what poor Sai heard this morning. He rolled over and immediately fell back asleep. Apparently, this sort of thing happened every morning.

            Kale grudgingly rolled out of bed onto the floor and then picked himself up; rather slowly might I add. He wracked his brain for an idea that just wouldn't come. The truth was he had no idea what to give the wolf for his birthday and he couldn't just show up with nothing.

            He had already tried helping others in the hopes that they would give him some furniture. He had also tired shaking trees, which resulted only in gain and pain for him. Facing the saddening facts that he may never find anything for Dobie, Kale walked down to the beach to gaze upon the waters and try to clear his head. He turned when he heard small footsteps on the sand beside him.

"Kale, what are you doing all the way over here? Do you come here often? This is where I saw you yesterday." Daisy said softly, noticing Kale's somber mood. "Are you alright? You look a little down."

"Tomorrow is Dobie's birthday and I can't find anything to give him."

"Have you tried, Nook's?" she asked, knowing that he probably wouldn't.

"Ah… no. But I doubt he'll have anything that Dobie would want."

"You're probably right." Daisy surprised him by saying as she took a seat next to him.

"What do you mean?"

"Well, if I know Dobie, then he'll most likely appreciate something that was made with care rather than made in a factory."

"I'm afraid I don't follow…" Daisy smiled at his confusion.

"Kale, Dobie is a hermit who lives on an abandoned island. He doesn't really care that much about material wealth! He would like it more if you made him something, rather than buy him something. Don't you think?" Kale thought about this for a moment.

"Yeah… I guess you're right. Thanks, Daisy. But… what should I make him?"

"That is up to you, Kale." she said with a small laugh. "Good luck!" With that she rose, dusted herself off, and then continued on her walk. Kale watched her for awhile before rising himself.

Make something for him… hmmm… but what? Then it hit him. He did make something for him! Last year he decided that he wanted to give Dobie a present rather than a party. He groaned at his own stupidity. How could he have forgotten that he made him a present ahead of time? However, he did forget that Dobie's birthday was coming up. He had a knack for remembering things at the last minute; luckily before it was too late. So he ran off home to see if the present was still where he put it.

            Luckily, the ship in a bottle, Dobie's present, was still in the exotic chest that Kale kept in his basement. It was a little dusty, but still looked to be in good shape. He picked it up and examined it for a bit, making sure it was indeed so. He then took it up to his room to wrap it.

The next morning Kale set out for the docks to call Kapp'n over so he could travel to the island. Kapp'n was already there, as usual. It always amazed him how the kappa somehow always knew when he was needed. He smiled as he approached the little boat.

"Hey, Kapp'n. How are ya?"

"Ah! I be good today, lad. You?"

"Fine."

"You be goin' to the Dobie's, eh?" Kale nodded. "Alrighty. Hop on board, me little land-lubbin' spike-head, and we'll sail over." Kale did as he was told and boarded the boat. "I decided that the last song was pretty shabby, seein' as I mades it up right ons the spot. So I took the time ta write you a new one, to make up for the last one." Kale looked a little bewildered, but let Kapp'n continue anyway. "Er-hem! Here we go!

"Oh she had brown eyes

And brown hair to match.

When I first saw her here

I thought I'd die!

She was a walking beauty;

Her voice like a song.

Then I knew it was true;

I was in love!

Hey, Kale… how close is ye an' Lily? Does she talk about me much?

A lone pebble slip-slidesBeneath the cold tides.It's movement is a hintWhere love's truth hides. There love's truth hides..."                Kale blinked a couple of times, trying to register what just happened. "Well, laddie? I thought about this one, I did." Kale wasn't sure what to think. "Um… It was… nice…" was the only thing he was able to come up with. "Arr… It be a true story it be." "Aren't all of your songs about real life?" Kapp'n thought about that for a moment, and then nodded. "Yes. Ye be right about that, me little sea monkey. Right ye are!" With that said, Kapp'n came safely to the dock. "Off we go!" He said tossing Kale out of the boat in a kindly manner. Not really, but it sounds funny to say so. "Oof! Sigh Thanks for the ride, Kapp'n." he said while dusting himself off. He then proceeded to Dobie's lonely shack. A knock on the door elicited Dobie from within. "Hey, Dobie! Happy Birthday!" he greeted. Dobie was shocked to see his mainland friend there to celebrate the day of his birth for two years in a row. "Kale! I'm glad you're here, oro?! I must say that I'm a little surprised that you remembered my birthday. It overwhelms me with joy. Come on in and I'll make you some tea." Dobie said happily as he stepped aside so Kale may enter. Kale followed the wolf inside and took a seat on the cushion near the low table. "You're not going to throw me another party, are you?" "No. I'm just here to hang with you and give you a gift." Dobie looked surprised as he sat down across form Kale, placing the tea down as well. "A gift? For me? Kale, I must say you went to too much trouble!" he replied humbly as he poured the tea.You don't know the half of it… Kale thought sadly as he quietly sipped his tea. "No. I would feel bad if I didn't give you anything." He explained so that Dobie could not refuse. Dobie nodded; taking a sip of his own tea. "Very well, Kale. What is this gift that you must give me on the day of my birth?" "You make it sound like a burden!" Kale said with a laugh, protruding the gift from a bag by his side. "Here you are, my friend." Dobie gratefully took the gift offered to him and preceded by unwrapping it. "A ship in a bottle! Why, when I was a young pup I dreamed of sailing the seas on a ship such a s this. Thank you, friend. I believe you have made my day." Dobie said; quite pleased with his gift. "I will have to remember your birthday so that I may give you a gift as well." "That's not really necessary…" "Oh, but it is! Nonsense! I will return the favor buy doing such." Kale just nodded in response; knowing he wouldn't be able to change the wolf's mind. "Ok then. Do as you wish."                The two spent the rest of the day chatting, gratefully enjoying each others company. You thought it was going to be another misadventure, didn't ya? Well… you were wrong! Har HAR HAR HAR HAR!!!! OK, that's enough insanity for today… End.