Fox and the Hound : Miracle: Chapter 3
( Before I get started, I have to say, sorry for the really long wait for a new chapter in this. Been experiencing some severe writers block for a long time and I only just now got an idea for a chapter in this. Sorry again)
It was a very special day for Sebastian. He was finally getting to meet his Uncle Copper. He'd been looking forward to meeting him for a long time. Tod had talked to Vixey and she very reluctantly said yes. She still wasn't too horribly fond of Copper because of what happened with them that one summer. Copper even admitted that it wasn't the best time. He admits that he overreacted to Chief breaking his leg. Anyways, the fox family were in the burrow, eagerly waiting for the hound dog to come visit.
" Are you sure about this, Tod?" Vixey said, still a little reluctant. " Absolutely. He's not a bad dog. He just had a bad master. " Sebastian shivered at the the thought of Amos Slade. " Meany! Meany! Meany! " He said. Tod giggled at that. " Yes, yes he is. He got a taste of his own medicine. He broke his leg. " Vixey nodded. " I know this sounds mean, but I hope he never heals. He's a bad, bad man." " Yes, yes he is. But at least you don't have to put up with him every day. " Said a voice from behind them.
Sebastian turned around along with his family to see the hound dog that was Copper. Sebastian was getting excited. " Uncle Copper? " He said. Copper giggled and said. "Oh, you caught me. Did the floppy ears and the big wet nose give me away?" "Uhhhhhh. " was all Sebastian could think to say. Copper giggled again and said, " Hey little buddy, I was just joking. " " Oh, okay. " Sebastian said with a great big smile.
Copper noticed Vixey and saw the reluctant look on her face and decided to reassure her. " Tod's mate, I know you're worried but I promise you, I won't try to eat you guys. Well, the little one does look tasty but I'm not going to. " Copper said. He couldn't help but throw a joke into that. Vixey jumped in front of her son protectively. " Well, the tasty little one isn't going to be leaving my side at all when you're here, dog. " Vixey said, Tod sighed and said, " Copper, this was a bad idea. You should just go. " He was really dissapointed that Vixey clearly still didn't forgive the dog no matter how much he changed.
" No! Mama! Don't let him go. " Sebastian said. He was looking forward to this for a long time and it was really blowing up. * Don't worry little buddy. That's not going to happen. I understand why your mom is being like this. She's protective of you. But, I have something fun planned for all of us and maybe she'd change her mind about me." Copper said, not even trying to be subtle about this.
Copper looked at Tod and Vixey and said, " I was going to take you guys out swimming. I just wanted some time to bond with the little guy over one of my favorite activities ." " But if you really want me to leave, then I will. " He said before turning to leave. Vixey sighed and took of running to the swimming hole. She could be playful sometimes to.
Tod giggled and took off running to and left Sebastian back in the dust. " Hey! No fair. You know I have little legs. " He said before running off himself. He arrived at the swimming hole and noticed nobody there. He was getting a little scared. " Mama? Papa? Uncle Copper? " He would soon find out his fear was for nothing. The fox, the vixen and the hound dog were waiting for just the right moment for something . They all jumped out of the bush they were hiding in and all yelled. " Surprise!" and all ran up to him and pushed him in the water.
Sebastian resurfaced from the water and giggled and said " Good one guys. Papa, Uncle Copper, it doesn't surprise me that you did this. But Mama? " " It took alot of convincing ." Vixey said before jumping into the water, followed by Copper and Tod. They spent hours and hours at that swimming hole. They were soon back at the burrow. " So, am I still that bad dog that you knew?" Copper asked. Vixey shook her head and smiled. " We have to do this again sometimes." "Agreed." Tod said.
Sebastian was jumping up and down, excited. " Yes, yes, yes!" Copper smiled and said " Well, I have to go. "
( Sorry about the wait. If I would have known people were liking this story so much, I would have tried to update sooner. )