Chapter 12

Winnifred sat outside on the porch, eating some ice cream, as he saw Courage come outside. "Hello, son". Winnifred said, kindly with softness. Courage nodded, as he ate some ice cream from his bowl. "How are you, my boy?". "Is everything going well?". Winnifred asked, gently with softness. "Kind of". Courage said, as he sniffled. Winnifred could tell Courage was in a bad place. "What's troubling us this evening, son?". "Everything alright?". Winnifred asked, gently. "no….I was let go from the park….I was terminated…..and when I stayed….they called the police on me". Courage said, as he sniffled. "I lost the job that I loved, and it's now…gone". "I lost my friends, I lost my home, I lost everything". Courage sniffled, as he began crying. "I don't know what to do at this point".

Winnifred nodded, with kindness. "I understand". Winnifred said, kindly with softness. "I know it's not easy right now". "Some things aren't as easy for us". "But I can assure you, things will get better with time". "We just have to be patient". "It'll come to us, I promise you it will". "Be hopeful for tomorrow, things will get better, you'll see". Winnifred's voice was deep and paternal, yet soft, and cuddly, much like Courage's favorite teddy bear.

"I love you, son". Winnifred said, gently with kind softness. Courage nodded, as he began crying. He just cried for the time being, sniffling as he did. Winnifred petted Courage, gently, as he tickled Courage's cheeks. "What's troubling you, my boy?". "Let's perchance talk if you would like to". Winnifred said, kindly. Courage nodded, sniffling. "well….I…I…I am….I'm someone that lost their birth parents early….and I was abandoned for a long time". "I…I…I was without a mom or a dad for the first year of my life….and I've been on my own for a while". "I guess…I guess….I guess kind of….that affected my development….and it made me not as well off". "I was without parents". "I had to work harder all my life to be where I am now". "Even so, no matter how hard I work, nothing ever works out". "I have no one….and that….that's scary to think about". "I don't know what else I can do". Courage said. "I try my hardest….and I'm not lazy….I just try what I can". "I do what I must".

"You've done an excellent job, my boy". Winnifred said, kindly with gentleness. "You've been so hardworking, and diligent". "I'm always proud of you….because of the amazing things you've done". "I know early on it was hard for you….but you're working hard, you're doing great things….you are someone I truly admire because of your hardworking nature". "You can do anything….because you always have". "I love you, Courage". Winnifred smiled a kind smile as he petted Courage. Courage sniffled. "I have a special spot on my lap just for you, my Courage". Winnifred said, kindly with softness. Courage nodded, as he came to Winnifred.

Winnifred petted Courage, softly as he tickled Courage's fur with kindness. Courage nodded, as his eyes began to close, and he eventually fell asleep. Courage fell asleep, closing his eyes, letting the drift take him away. Winnifred smiled a gentle smile, petting Courage, lulling him to sleep. Courage did sleep, letting the softness come over him in a drift. He was asleep, in the midst of a lull. In the midst of sleep. Perchance where he belonged. Not before eating his ice cream. Ice cream is too good to eat after sleeping. He ate his ice cream, falling asleep in Winnifred's arms, as he let his eyes close, and he dreamt a steady dream.

I came outside, picking Courage up in my arms, taking him inside. I laid him down, allowing him to sleep. While he slept, he seemed to dream in my arms. Perchance, whatever dream he had, he was having vivid images, but he slept, dreaming in his own mind, of what was to come. Where he was going, where he had been.

Noodle, from Gorillaz, tossed and turned in her sleep. As she tossed, and turned, she had some vivid dreams. Dreams perhaps of her family, and the terrorist attack that killed her adoptive parents in Japan. The dream became a nightmare to its full effect. Noodle woke up, as she sweated a cold sweat. She began crying, as she held onto her pillow tightly. As she cried, she saw an animal come into her room, perchance. This was one of Murdoc's animals. A rottweiler, to be honest. Still, the rottweiler barked, and barked, and snapped at Noodle. Noodle cowered in fear, as she cried even louder, an alerted cry, that meant she needed help right away. Russel smacked the dog away, throwing him outside, as he came into Noodle's room. "Baby". Russel said, softly with gentleness. Noodle sniffled, as she cried. "Baby, hey, it's all good". "Shh, it's ok". "It's ok….daddy's here". "Daddy's got you". "Daddy loves you". Russel said, softly with kindness as he held our Noodle close. She crawled into his arms, crying. "Shh, it's ok". "It's ok…I know you're scared, but it's ok now". "Daddy's beside you". Russel said, gently in a soft, cuddly voice. Noodle nodded, as she sniffled.

Noodle nodded, as she sniffled. "What happened, baby?". "Did you have a nightmare?". Russel asked, gently with softness. He provided some weight for Noodle, as she sniffled, crying. "Yes". Noodle said, choking on her tears. "What happened in the nightmare, honey?". Russel asked, kindly with softness. "Tell daddy what happened, he'll make it better".

"I was a baby…or there was a baby….and my mom….my birth mother was holding me….some Asian woman in a Kimono….she was feeding me….and….and she was attacked by someone with fangs, and sharp teeth". "Like a harvest moon spirit ghost, with fangs, and bloodshot eyes". "Something like that". Noodle said, sniffling.

Noodle sniffled, as tears ran down her cheeks. "Mm, you might have had a nightmare about birth mom dying". Russel said, gently with softness. "It was a nightmare that you couldn't control, and you didn't want to have…regardless, it happened". "I know it was a bad nightmare to have, sweetie". Russel kissed Noodle's cheeks, as she sniffled. Her eyes welled up with tears. "I want to go home….I want to go home….I don't want to be here". "I want my mama". Noodle said, as she cried. Russel held her close, rubbing her back, gently. "Shh, shhh, shh, it's ok". "It's ok, baby". 'Daddy's got you". "Everything is ok". Russel assured, kindly with softness.

Russel kissed Noodle's cheeks, kindly as he softly stroked them. "I know right now is hard….right now is so difficult, but we have to have faith….and know that whatever happens, we're in a good place". "We don't need anything else". Russel said, gently with softness. Noodle nodded, as she sniffled, glancing around. Her eyes seemed to stop running with tears at this point. "Don't be sad, honey". "Be happy everything is ok". Russel said, kindly with gentle softness. "Be happy, and mindful". "Everything is better that way". Russel rubbed Noodle's back with gentle kindness, as she sniffled. "You're ok". "Daddy's here". Russel said, softly, with gentleness.

"Let's get some almond milk in your sippy cup, and we'll head to bed in my room". "The pull-out couch is there, too". Russel said, gently. Noodle nodded. Noodle went to the kitchen, walking hand in hand with Russel. "There might be some almond milk left that we see". "It's very good, either way". Russel said, gently. He and Noodle laughed. Noodle sniffled, as she rubbed her eyes of tears. "Here's some almond milk, some cookies, we'll feel better". Russel said, gently. He refilled Noodle's sippy cup, as she drank from it while in Russel's arms. "Shh, it's ok". "Everything is ok, now". "Daddy always loves you". Russel said, kindly. Noodle nodded, as she settled in Russel's arms, sleeping. "You feel comfy, angel?". Russel asked, kindly with softness. "Yes". Noodle said, faintly with tiredness. Russel kissed her forehead, bringing her back to the room, the bedroom, where he set her down, gently on the pull-out couch. He kissed her forehead, tucking her into bed. Giving her a kiss goodnight, he stroked her cheek, softly. Noodle was in a good place, perchance, even as she lay down to sleep. She was feeling much better.

I could tell my Courage was either having a dream, or he was depressed. He woke up that night, crying into his pillow. Noticing he was sad, I stroked his fur, kindly, and with gentleness. "There there now, my Courage". "Everything will be alright". I said, whispering kindly with softness. Courage fell back asleep, digging his paws under the sheets where he could find more weight. For now, he slept. He just slept, awaiting the next day, when everything would be better.

The next day, my Courage slept in late. He slept for a bit of time, only waking up when he was ready to. Courage came downstairs, seeing that I was outside, smoking my cigarette. "Hello, dear". I said, gently. Courage nodded, tiredly, as he yawned. "Everything ok?". I asked, gently. "Kind of". Courage said. "I'm still kind of sad about losing what I liked….the only job I liked….because one person didn't like me". "It seemed no one liked me".

I nodded, understandingly. "Well, perhaps it is something that happens in the line of business". "One person can dislike another, and everyone becomes concerned". "It is something that can happen at any time". "I know you worked your hardest….I know you tried your best….there's nothing any of us can do now because what's past, is past". "But I assuage you, as time goes on, there will be more people who do appreciate you for the kind of person you are, and your kindness". "At the end of the day, it is about altruism". "Profits can only be something, but kindness and compassion, understanding is what keeps the world turning". "Some people don't see that…they wish to be the most evolved, and intellectual they can be". "People don't appreciate what they're given". "They only look for what can benefit them, themselves". "But I know you've worked hard…and you've put forth the time". "Now, all we can do, is see the rewards". I said, gently.

"The world will reward you, my Courage". "Trust me, you can do anything….because you've worked so hard, and showed a genuine spirit aimed towards helping others". I said, gently.

"Thank you". Courage said. "Come, let's eat some breakfast, and go to our daily chores". I said, gently. As Courage and I got up from the porch chairs, someone came to the porch. A tall, redheaded girl, perchance she was a young woman, with heeled boots, a diamond rhinestone negligee, and diamond earrings along with a necklace, came to the porch, smiling. "Hey, how goes it, darlings?". The girl asked, with gentleness, and a bit of brash airs, aligned to confidence behind her voice. Princess Morbucks, they called her. Today, she wasn't with her entourage, but she still had her diamond bracelet, her heels that clicked whenever she walked, and her private limousine. She also had a private helicopter, and upon her head, a golden tiara crown made with 34 karat gold. She took out a pink vaping pen. "Muriel, honey, good to see you". "Haven't seen you in a while, I thought you might've run off with a man". Princess said, as she chuckled.

"yes…I have married someone….his name is Winnifred, and he is someone I met at Eustace's funeral". I said. "I've seen him taking things out to the chicken coop, he looks handsome". "He is so much like you…gentle…kind…altruistic". "I wish I had a man such as". "I do have a boyfriend….but he's in my Winter house". Morbucks said, taking in from her vape pen, and exhaling. She did vape….as the kids called it.

"My main purpose is to see how my baby is doing". "My best friend, my sugar dumpling". "My hero, my wonderful Courage". Princess Morbucks said, gently. "Is he here, today?". "Usually I visit, and he's off, busy someplace".

I bit my lip, trying to see past Morbucks and her selfish attributes. "He might've went inside to play….but he should be here….perhaps". I said, with some flatness to my voice. I tried to contain the hostility. "Oh, there he is". I noticed, seeing Courage with his toy truck. "Courage, a friend is here to see you". I said, kindly, speaking to Courage at his height level.

"Hi". Courage said, as he looked up at Princess Morbucks, a bit overwhelmed by her diamonds that shone. "Hi, baby boy". "I'm so happy to see you, my prince". Morbucks said, gently with kindness. "My hero, my knight in shining armor". "I miss you, we hardly ever get together anymore". "I miss seeing you so much with your patience, your curiosity, your heroism, your cute, button nose". "I'm so sad I never see you, Courage". Morbucks bent down, picking Courage up. "Time for some kisses, and hugs from your BFF, and your queen". Morbucks said, gently. She kissed Courage's cheeks, nuzzling him. Courage enjoyed it, as he laughed. "What have you been up to, these days, baby?". "We haven't dished in quite a while". "Are you still working….do you still think you'll find your girlfriend to make some puppies?". Morbucks asked, kindly with gentleness. To me, however, her crude, paletted voice sounded like nails on a chalkboard. That, and she had a bit of a lisp, but no one could really tell. "No". Courage said, as he sniffled. "You sound kinda sad, baby". "What's wrong, cutie poo?". "Everything going ok?". Princess Morbucks asked, gently.

"Well….not exactly for Courage". I said, softly. "He recently was sick with a virus….and we had to give him some antibiotics, he recently was terminated from his position at the park….and…even though he worked so hard….he was let go….he didn't tell me, and he went to the park anyhow, and was banned". "The police also came to the pool, and reported an incident where Courage was talking to himself".

"He hasn't been great, but he's been trying his best". I replied, petting Courage's head, while he sat in Morbucks' arms. "well…I know he has been having a hard time…which is perhaps why he didn't want to tell me". Morbucks said, gently with softness as well. "I know Courage has had it hard, but I never wanted him to feel sad, or ashamed". "We used to share everything before he kind of went quiet".

"Maybe what I could do, is provide some care for him during the day, and take him on trips, give him his medicine, and then at night, bring him home if he doesn't feel like sleeping over". Morbucks said, gently. "Courage needs something, I'll bet".

"He might benefit from that". I said, with some softness. "He does have trouble using his medicine, he does have trouble learning money, and working". "Perchance, he might need to be taken care of for a while".

"That might be viable". Princess said. "Today, I have nothing going on, maybe he can come over for a while, swim in my new heated pool, and have a gourmet lunch". "I know Courage needs as much love as he can get". Princess smiled a kind, albeit selfish smile. I did not like it when Princess smiled. "He does". I agreed.

"Can I borrow your baby boy for a bit?". Princess asked, kindly. "I promise to only keep him for a while". "When we're finished, we might come back, and I might drop Courage off at the house, so you won't have to drive".

"That would be alright". I said. Princess smiled, as she hugged Courage. "I love my baby boy". "He's such a prince….such a knight in shining armor". Princess swooned, in baby talk as she smooched Courage's cheeks. "My goochi coo". "Moopy poo". Princess swooned.

"Yes, he definitely is". I said. "Well, you both have fun now". "Here is his medicine, don't let him have too much dairy, here is his Oat Milk, and he is to take a nap around 3". "Before then, would be plausible as well". I instructed her on this.

"Of course, I won't forget". Princess said, with cheeky essence as she chuckled a giggle. "Thank you for letting me keep him". "He's my baby boy".

"He is mine as well". I said, as Princess and I chuckled. Princess and Courage got into her limousine as she instructed the chauffeur. "What do you think, baby?". "I got a new bra the other day, and it's made of silk". "I might have lactated through it, but it is pretty nice". Princess said, gently. She smiled a kind smile to Courage. "I think I might be on my period as well". Princess mentioned. Courage nodded, as he glanced up at princess. "Mm, so how are you with your medicines, baby?". "Do you like taking them?". Princess asked, gently. Courage nodded. "Kind of…they make me tired". Courage mentioned. "Medicines usually can make someone tired". "I was tired when I took my vitamin D for more of an iron level". "I took one of the herbal supplements, and usually, that makes me tired for some reason". Princess said, gently. "I like my herbal supplements, but they do exhaust me for some reason". "Taking them is just rudimentary".

"But I've indulged in caffeine, and I vape, which gives me the nicotine I need". "Vaping is so much safer than smoking". "I vape at least five times a day". "That gives me all the energy I crave". "That, and all of the fixes I need, now that they have blue raspberry flavored vape". Princess mentioned.

"I like vaping, though". "It gives me more of the energy I need". Princess mentioned. Courage nodded. "Doesn't the liquid clog your lungs?". Courage asked. "Perhaps not if I use it correctly, but I'm safe…I know when enough is enough". Princess mentioned. "Kind of like how you enjoy Oat Milk, or butternut cookies".

"That's also true". Courage said. "I like butternut cookies".

"I guess we all have our habits". Courage mentioned. Princess smiled. "We do, indeed, baby boy". Princess said, gently. She petted Courage's head, kindly. "Let's see what my private chef is cooking as of today". Princess said, gently. She looked at the menu on her phone. "Hmm, halibut with a side of parmesan rice". "That sounds like fun for the hal-i-but". She laughed at her pun. "That is funny". Courage said, as he laughed. "Definitely, and truly". Princess said, as she spread out in her limousine.

"Would you like some halibut and rice?". "I know you're always a big fan of my private chef". "This evening, he's making a smorgasbord". Princess said, gently. "He might make halibut and rice, along with some apple crumble cheesecake". "Apple crumble cheesecake is fun".

"I like cheesecake". Courage replied. "I like a lot of that stuff….but I usually eat what Muriel has, and it's nice".

"She does have nice things, in the traditional sense, but she has some things that are far out". "Everything she has, has some sort of vinegar in it". "That's nice, but Muriel is…well…she's an excellent cook, in every way". "I'll have to try some of her Baklava one of these days". Princess said, gently. "I heard that's excellent". Princess chuckled a chuckle, akin to her girly self.

The limousine pulled into a plan, perhaps the only nice plan in Nowhere, with a mansion. The estate, along many other estates, was comprised of a large house, with a garage, and a heated pool, and hot tub. Glass floors welcomed Courage and princess into the house. An automatic security system, voiceover welcomed Princess and Courage in. "That's WANDA 2000, she welcomes everyone in". Princess boasted. "Let's make ourselves at home, there's the television we can watch, there's the pool we can hang out in". "I have a swim up bar we can make use of, as well". "Anything we wish for, is totally ours, my baby". "My coochie coo". Princess said, gently.

"Daddy told me to use my technology wisely….and he gives me cash as needed, but I'm wise with it". "I know how to spend my money, and lease 3 of my own Maseratis I never use". Princess said, gently. Courage nodded. "You ok, coochie?". "Need a back rub, or a bunch of kissies from me to you?". "You know, we could just stay on the couch, wrap up in a blanket, and do kissies from me to you". Princess said, gently with cuddly kindness. "You're my teddy weddy bear". She talked in baby talk to Courage. Courage nodded, as he sniffled.

"What's going on, Coochie?". Princess asked, in a gentle, soft, womanly, girly voice. "Tell cuddly bear what's wrong". Princess kissed Courage's cheeks, kindly. "It's nothing…I just fear a medical emergency, that's all". Courage said. "I always fear that for some reason".

"Perhaps because you were sick, recently". Princess said, gently with softness. "When I get sick, which it's a rare occasion that I do, but when that happens, I get scared, too". "I get nervous that my makeup will run, or that my eyes will get puffy, which I hate when that happens". "But I get nervous about my well-being, also".

"It'll be ok, Coochie". "Know that whatever happens, you're in a good place". "I love you, and I'm always here with you". "I won't let anything happen to you, my Coochie". "Besides, the hospital is just down the street".

"Don't be worried, baby". "We're fine now". "I've got some Oat Milk in the fridge for us, too". Princess said, gently. Courage nodded, as he sniffled. "Don't stress, don't cry, don't be sad, coochie coo". "Your Queen knows how to take care of her king". Princess said, gently with softness as she smiled a selfish smile. Courage nodded. He laid his head down on the sofa. "Let's wrap up with a blanket, first". "That way we're snug and warm". Princess suggested, kindly. She wrapped a blanket around our Courage, softening him in warmth. The warmth of the blanket, as she picked him up in her arms. "Fuzzy warm". Princess said, gently with softness.

Courage nodded, as he sniffled, closing his eyes. "There we are, baby". "Warm, snug, and cozy". "Like a baby in his crib". "My baby in his crib". Princess said, with gentle softness. "Time to cuddle now". "Luckily, the remote to my fireplace, and sofa is working properly". Princess chuckled a bit, as she held Courage to her silk bra. Her silk robe she had changed into.

Princess had changed out of her negligee, into a white, silk bra, with the sex, and seducing, womanly features of a "Victoria's Secret", allure. She was wearing her panties as well, along with a silk robe that hung open. "Let's see if it's working properly". Princess said, in a gentle mutter, as she picked up the looseleaf remote that hung out on the white leather sofa. The sofa that was controlled with the remote as well. Courage came to the sofa, lying down.

The remote tilted the couch to an angle where it worked as a bed, and a couch at the same time. "There we are, baby boy". "We can hang for a long while". "Come lay in my arms, Coochie". "I want to cuddle with you". Princess said, gently with cuddly softness. Her crown tiara glistened in the light. "Come see me". Princess said, gently.

Courage came to Princess as she wrapped him in the blanket, kissing his cheeks, and nuzzling him. "Love you, my Courage". Princess said, gently in a soft whisper. "Thank you". Courage said. "I love you, too".

Princess cuddled with Courage as she fell asleep as well, while the television remained on. She, and Courage, cuddled, a girl with her dog, fell asleep on the couch, as fire in the fireplace, (that's controlled by the remote as well) kicked on. Princess fell asleep, as she dreamt about money, more diamonds, and bling bling made of gold. She dreamt about what she wanted…what she wanted was to eventually hit the Powerball.

Courage fell asleep, feeling relaxed in his own measure. As they slept, someone we might know, or perhaps you might know…reader…from his appearances in another cartoon, on another channel, but I personally, didn't know him real well. Golden Robot suit, made of bling, blonde hair, all this, with a tadpole inside. What was his name….Pondscum I believe. A Swedish socialite. He came out of Princess's bedroom, with some boxers over his robot suit. Make of that what you will. He was Princess's boyfriend, or something of that nature.

"Hey, girl…what is…what time is it….?". "I just woke up, and ye I think Ryder is cookin". Pondscuum said, gently, as he glanced downwards, seeing Courage and Princess snuggled together. "Aww, lookit the cute doggy". Pondscuum said, gently as he giggled a bit. He reached down to pet Courage, as Courage flinched a bit, closing his eyes at the sight of someone with a golden robot suit standing over him, face to face with him. "Hey, kiddo, I'm not here to hurt ya". "I'm gon' pet ya, that's what's up". Pondscuum said, gently. Courage still flinched. "Shh, hey, hey, hey". "Iss ok, be patient, lil one". "I'll just slowly….pet your head, and git your cheek". "That's all". "Nothin else, coochie coo". Pondscuum said, gently. Courage flinched, as he relaxed in his spot, yelping a bit. He was scared. This woke Princess up.

"Mmm, what's happening?". "Why is there crying?". Princess asked, groggily as she woke up. "What are you doing?". "You scared him!". Princess said, with some restraint to her angered voice. "Hey, hey, I didn't mean it now". "I just knew he was kinda off, that's it". "I wanted to pet him". Pondscuum protested.

"Go look for the chef, and get our meal!". Princess said, in a private, face to face angry voice as she spoke through clenched teeth. "I want everything perfect for my Courage". "He's my Courage, not yours". Princess growled. "Yeah, yeah, sure". "Gee, I'm sorry, girl". Pondscuum said, stammering. "Go". Princess growled as she flicked her hand at Pondscuum.

"Yeah, sure…right away, Miss". Pondscuum stammered as he hurried away. Princess stroked Courage's head, gently. "Everything ok, coochie?". Princess asked Courage, gently. "Kind of". Courage said. "I kind of think that's weird how you treat your friend". "I mean….".

"He's not exactly my friend, per say". Princess remarked, kindly. "He's a…stripper gone loose with how he gets paid". She tried her best to put in euphemisms. "He's a stripper?". "What's a stripper?". Courage asked. "Mm, a stripper is someone who dances naked for money". "But Pondscuum does more than align with the entertainment business". "He's kind of a…male prostitute". Princess said, gently. "I hired him to fulfill my needs". Princess giggled as she said this. "He's my harem…mmm, Pondscuum kaka". Princess said, in a low register, sexual voice. She laughed after she said this.

If there is one thing one must know, reader, it's that Princess Morbucks is wealthy. With wealth, comes immense boredom, and self gratification that must be met. In many ways. "He's my man…I get to torture him for as much as I need to". Morbucks said, gently. "Did you see the way he wore his boxers around the house?". "Yeah….we're going to fix that…right Courage, Coochie?". Princess said, gently with brash selfishness, as she laughed. "I guess". Courage said, as he glanced around. "You seem to be kinda confused, baby". "Something bothering you?". Princess asked, gently. She kissed Courage's head, gently. "No….not really". Courage replied. "I just…I'm kind of….I don't know why you….don't get married, or have real love….like my mom, Muriel does".

"I don't need marriage, or a relationship to keep me happy". "Being with someone for a short time, and getting done, what I need done real quick, is what makes me happy". "I don't need commitment". "I hope that's alright". "Remember that everyone's different, and everyone has their own preferences". "I do, the most". Princess said, gently with kindness. "Ok". Courage replied. "I always love you, no matter what". Princess said, kindly. "I love you, too". Courage replied. "Let's go see our Halibut and rice dish". Princess said, gently. Princess led Courage into the dining room, where a plate of fresh, steamed Halibut was waiting for the both of them…and Pondscuum. They sat down to eat their lunch. "Mmm, this looks delicious, doesn't it, my Courage, my coochie?". Princess said, gently. "Yes, it does". Courage replied, as a servant tied an apron, a baby bib around his neck.

"Mm k, Coochie, I have some soy sauce, and some paprika if you feel extra crazy". Princess said, gently with kindness. Still, some endearing gentleness to her. "Let's get ready for the airplane to go in, Coochie-poo". Princess said, with kind friendliness to her. "Here comes the airplane, whoo whoo". Princess said, kindly. Courage nodded, as he received his food. Princess did what I did, generally. She spoonfed him his lunch.

Courage was fed his Halibut and rice by hand, as he didn't have to lift a paw. Princess did the feeding for him. Courage ate his Halibut, as he wallowed in the distinct taste, he immersed himself in the texture of his fish and rice. "Mmm, it's good, isn't it?". "Cuddly bear's yummies taste good, huh?". Princess said, gently. Courage nodded. "Here comes a bit more for us". "Mm, I just love Halibut". Princess said, kindly with gentleness. Courage ate some more as he had some soy sauce placed on his rice. "Mmm, My Courage you're so brave". "Such a good eater". "I'm so proud of you". Princess said, gently. She and Courage laughed.

"Thank you". Courage said. "I really appreciate it".

"Of course, honey". Princess replied, gently. "Mm, look at you licking the plate….want more, coochie?". Princess asked, kindly. "I definitely do". Courage replied. "Just pardon my manners, sweetums". "We have more of that delicious rice in the kitchen". Princess said, kindly with gentle friendliness. Courage nodded. "Let's see if bubble boo will get it". Princess said, gently.

"Bubble boo?". Courage asked. "Bubble boo is Pondscuum, my boy toy for the month". Princess replied, gently. "He's bubble boo, and I'm your cuddly bear". "You're my coochie coo".

"Oh, ok". Courage replied. "Love you, baby". Princess said, gently. Princess glanced up at Pondscuum, as he walked by. "Hey….hey there". Pondscuum said, nervously. "Y…you look nice today, Cuddly bear".

"Be a bubble boo and get my brave Knight, Coochie some more food". "If there's none in there, tell the chef to make some more, and make it quick". "Coochie Courage needs to eat". Princess said. "Sure". Pondscuum said, going into the other room. Princess smiled as she continued feeding Courage. She wiped both of his cheeks, gently, kissing the both of them as she nuzzled Courage. "Who's my baby?". "Who's my baby coochie?". "Is Courage my Coochie coo?". "I think after lunch, we could cuddle up together in my jacuzzi tub". Princess said, gently. "We'll take a bath together, I'll get some soap on your little nosey, and we can blow some bubbles, and play in the soap". "I might need you to check, and see if my one nipple looks healthy…I took a naked picture, and sent it, but I'm worried the nipple looks kinda curled". "Can I get your opinion on it?". Princess asked, gently. "Oh…ok". Courage said. "That, and you can see the pimple on my thigh, and pop it". "I can't have that show in my En Vogue cover shoot". "Give cuddly bear mommy a lil love". Princess said, kindly, blowing Courage a kiss, as her eyelids fluttered with swooning, and dreaminess. She had a lovesick look on her face, perhaps like when my lovesick Eustace fell for the Black Puddle Queen the one time. Princess Morbucks adored my Courage. She was like a fanatic for my Courage…and a lovesick puppy who wanted to kiss the ground he walked on, and make a shrine dedicated to him in her walk-in closet, that had a secret hot tub built into it.

"Here's some more yummy yummies, coochie". Princess said, gently. "Yummy yummy, in the tummy". "More of the airplane". Princess smiled a kind smile, feeding my Courage. "Coochie coo, coo". "Open up for the airplane". Princess said, gently, as she fed Courage, who enjoyed being spoiled.

When Courage was full, Princess wiped his face clean. "Every meal is not complete without some coconut water with chocolate mint drizzle". Princess said, gently. "I have some here for us, coochie". "It has all natural ingredients, and it's gluten, and casein free". "I know coochie needs to be big, strong, and healthy to take on the world". "I have some coconut water, too".

Princess gave a glass of Coconut water to Courage, as he drank it. Two glasses, for the two friends. "To us, best friends, and lovers that were brought together by a meeting at the hospital when Eustace passed". Princess said, gently. "It's on mi casa".

"Cheers". Courage said, as he and Princess clinked glasses, drinking their coconut water. They talked for some time, as they laughed. "So, I hear Eustace passed away, huh?". Princess said, kindly. "Yes…sadly". Courage said. "He was amazing in his own way". "Yes, but you do have to admit, he was kind of mean, huh?". Princess said, gently. "Kind of". Courage said. "I'm sure now is a time of reflection, but in any case, you can think back on who he was….what kind of person he truly was". Princess said, gently. "Eustace may mean a lot to you, but he was still someone with his flaws, and negative attributes". "That must've been hard on you, huh?".

"Yes". Courage said. "I knew in some ways, it would be". "But now, you've got a queen that loves you to no end, and wants to give you the world the way she made it". "You've got me". Princess Morbucks said, kindly, with brash confidence that was a bit swaggered in her soft, gentle tone. She smiled a cocky smile, winking at Courage. "Don't worry, baby". "Cuddly bear will take good care of you". Morbucks said, gently. "Come, let's see if our bath is ready". "I had bubble boo fill up your sippy cup so you can drink it, later".

Courage nodded, as he felt comfortable in Morbucks' arms. Morbucks walked upstairs to the jacuzzi tub, as she began to undress. She undressed, taking off her bra, her silk bra, taking off her panties, as she climbed into the tub. Naked, with long legs, skinny thighs, and slender breasts. Courage was in the tub, nervous. Many times I had given him a bath, a woman in general, had given him a bath, never had he been in the bath with her. That was a sad thought, in my opinion. But I've been so busy with my housework, I never got the chance. Even so, princess looked on at Courage, as she smiled a kind smile. Cocky little empress, little dictator. She thinks he's all hers, and no one else's. That just seems mean, doesn't it?