It was the middle of the night when the Caring Meter went off. True Heart and Noble Heart ran to the star-o-scope to see what the problem was. It focused on a girl of about 11 sneaking out her bedroom window.
"We've got to stop her. But it's so late. Who should we send?
"Who hasn't gone on a mission lately?"
"It's been awhile since Swift Heart's gone."
"I'll let you call her."
"Thanks a lot." Noble Heart answered sarcastically.
Noble Heart dialed Swift Heart's phone number. The phone rang 4 times before she answered.
"What is it Noble Heart. It's 1 o'clock in the morning."
"There's a girl who's running away from home. We need you to go stop her."
"Okay I'm going." She slammed the phone down on the hook and got out of bed. When she got outside she conjured up a cloud mobile. As she started the engine a yawn escaped her mouth.
"This better be an easy one."
Swift Heart caught up with the girl when she was about three blocks from her house. "Hold on down there."
"Who said that. Who's there?"
"The Easter Bunny."
The girl looked at the blue rabbit standing in front of her. "You're a Care Bear cousin aren't you?"
"Yup. Swift Heart Rabbit at your service."
"I know why you're here. I'm not going back."
Oh boy, this is gonna take awhile, "Why don't you tell me what made you run away in the first place."
"My mom is marrying her boyfriend. She and my dad divorced a year ago. I think it's too soon for her to re-marry. And her boyfriend is a total loser."
"You need to go talk to your mom about this."
"I've tried. She doesn't wanna hear it. She say's it's time I grow up and except change."
"Where are you heading?"
"My dad's house. When I get there, I'll call my mom and let her know I'm alright. I just don't wanna be in that house anymore. I feel unwanted."
Swift Heart could definitely identify with the girl. Her parents had left her to die, and she would have if True Heart and Noble Heart hadn't found her. At least this girl had one parent who wanted her around.
"Come on, get in and I'll take you to your dad's."
The girl smiled at her. "Thanks Swift Heart."
After she dropped the girl off at her dad's house and talked to him about taking over custody, she went back home to the Forest of Feelings. The sun was just starting to turn the clouds a golden yellow before it appeared over the horizon. Exhausted, she opened the door to her house, ready to sleep for a few more hours. Inside she found a surprise waiting for her. It was her best friend.
"Hey Swift."
bum bum baaaa. Who is it? Love to here your guesses before I out up the next chapter. If you guess right you get a virtual cookie.