Guys! I am sorry for the hiatus, I am sorry for the short chapter, and I'm sorry to announce that this story is coming to an end. Few chapters left, yes. But it will soon be over ~
Chapter Thirteen: Alex on the Run
Alexandrite was a very mischievous puppy, and as a result she was always getting distracted and going certain places. The Gems tried to break her of the habit but unfortunately it was still stuck with her.
One warm morning after her breakfast, while Steven was asleep and the Gems were doing their own thing, she decided to go outside. Now, how would she get out there? She stood on her hind legs and attempted to open the door. She got it slightly open when she attempted to move her head to open it more.
She ran out on the beach, barking and yipping and running around. The warm sunlight soothed her as she excitedly ran by the waves. She watched them crash in and out; creating sea foam that bubbled as it tickled her toes and go back and forth.
She tried swimming, but that didn't go very well. She decided that even though she would get sandy paws, it was still worth playing and running in the sand. It entertained her even in the slightest. She was super happy.
She decided to run off where her little nose left her. She ran towards the smell of donuts baking, which was wonderful and tickled her nose. She happily trotted until she spotted the building with the giant donut on the roof.
She headed through the door and the bell softly rung.
Steven was in panic. Alex was missing! Pearl had fed her, so they had thought that Alex would be usually curled up at the end of Steven's bed. But it was so strange. The puppy usually knew not to run away, or at the very least, get out without someone going with her.
As he continuously made calls, he learned that Connie hadn't seen her, neither had Onion, or Lapis and Peridot. He began to lose hope just until he got a call from Sadie. He quickly slid for "ANSWER" and held the cell up to his ear. "What's up?" he asked as he panicked.
"Your dog walked in! I'm glad she's okay," Sadie replied. "I'll make sure she doesn't escape, but you can come here to pick her up."
"Yes, I'm on my way," he replied as he wiped tears of relief from his eyes. He hung up, stuffed his cell in his pocket and he set off running to the Big Donut like there was no tomorrow.
