Merry Christmas Everyone, sorry for not updating, I'll be sure to update soon, but here is a little Christmas special on how Daniel got Dodo, enjoy~
Mini Chapter 3: How Daniel Got Dodo
11 years ago~
Daniel was in the mall with his parents, he was bundled up in a jacket and wearing a hat and scarf that covered most of his face. It was winter if that wasn't clear enough and he and his parents were shopping for food, clothes, etc. Suddenly Daniel stopped seeing a rack full of stuff animals, once particular stuffed animal stood out to him. The four-year-old's eyes sparkled at the German shepherd toy.
He went over to the rack and picked up the stuffed toy, he lifted it into the air as he thought light from the heavens shined down upon the toy in his hands. This was the one, the toy that would be his best friend for all eternity! "I'll call you Dodo." Young Daniel giggled as he ran over to where his parents were. "Mama! Papa! I want this toy, please." The four-year-old begged his parents as they looked at him before each other. "I'm sorry Daniel, but we can't afford a toy today." His mother said making the boy tear up. "No! I want Dodo! He's supposed to be with me forever! Please!" Th boy cried as he hugged the stuffed animal tightly to his chest. "I'll do anything, please Mommy!" Daniel sobbed looking up at his parents while tears rolled down his face.
A sigh was heard from his mother as he bent down and put her hands on his face. "Sweetheart, I know you want this toy, but we don't have enough money. You can have him another time." She told him gently as he sobbed and went back to the rack and put the toy back. His heart ached as he wanted nothing more than to embrace the toy once more and bring him home.
The days went by and the once smiling boy was sulking in his room, he wanted that toy more than anything else. He bet another kid has him now and is playing with him. He sniffed and rubbed his puffy eyes as he crawled into bed once more as the stars began to shine. He'll never be happy without Dodo by his side. Nothing will make him happier than seeing Dodo in the morning on his bed.
A yawn escaped the four-year-old as he woke up the next morning. He looked to see if Dodo was on his bed, but sadly he wasn't. Daniel frowned and got out of bed and walked down the stairs wearing his fuzzy one-piece pajamas. He gasped seeing all the presents under the tree and ran to his parent's room. "Mommy! Daddy! Santa came!" He said bouncing on the bed before jumping off and running back to the living room where the presents were. His parents followed after him yawning and looked tired, but Daniel was so excited to see what he got for Christmas.
Present after present went by, all new toys he could play with, but no Dodo. He sighed and sat on the couch holding a new scarf he got. "Daniel, there's another present left, it's for you." His mother said as she came back to the room from the kitchen holding a small box. Daniel smiled brightly and grabbed the box and opened it. His eyes widened as he saw Dodo in the box with a bow around his neck and a little note saying, 'Merry Christmas! -Love Santa'. "Yay! Santa got me Dodo! Thanks' Santa! Thanks mommy and daddy!" He said hugging his parents before running to his room with Dodo as he forgot about his other presents. That is till he woke up with them in his room the day after Christmas.