Mango Anyone?

by Snoring Dragon Productions

Littlest Pet Shop has always been a place where pets can come and meet new friends... but what happens when a new arrival sparks some strong emotions? Mango is a pet who just wants to find a place where she can be accepted for who she is. Is LPS the place where she can finally belong? (Rated T for emotional love, not physical) *1,000 views picture on Deviant Art*

5. Chapter 5: Fear

Chapter 5: Fear

Sunil stared at the pet in front of him. She was gazing at him with large, pleading eyes. He could not believe how big her eyes had gotten in a matter of seconds. She must really want to help him in his magic trick. Still, something was stopping him from agreeing. He could not place his paw on it. Why would he send away such a willing volunteer? He did need someone to assist with his trick and no one else seemed to want to.

He tapped his chin with his paw, deep in thought. He wanted to say yes, he really did. So why didn't he just say it already? Something was holding him back and he intended to find out what it was. It wasn't anger. She had done nothing wrong. It wasn't jealousy. What did he have to be jealous about? It wasn't sadness. He was overjoyed that someone besides Vinnie was taking an interest in his magic. Maybe it was… fear? Yes, fear had to be it. Once Sunil realized that it all became clear.

He was afraid. Afraid of something new. He was so used to Vinnie accepting his magic and the other pets being annoyed by it. Vinnie always helped him with his tricks. Vinnie always played with him. Vinnie always watched scary movies with him. Vinnie always looked out for Sunil. Vinnie always accepted him. Vinnie was his best friend. What would happen if he accepted another? Vinnie and Sunil, that was the way it was, and should be. So, how did Mango fit into this equation? What would that do to his and the green gecko's friendship? Sunil realized that he was scared to find out.

Sighing, he looked down at Mango and decided to tell her that he was sorry, but there was absolutely no room for her in his magic trick. He opened his mouth to tell her when he noticed something else. For a moment he just stared as he realized that she was alone. Mango had nobody with her. She did not have a friend to help her, play with her, or support her. The pleading pet had no Vinnie to call her own and was desperately trying to find one. Sunil thought back to when he had no Vinnie. It was a sad and lonely time. A time that he would never wish any pet to feel for any longer than they had to. Frowning, Sunil looked into her sparkling eyes and began to smile. Mango did not need to be lonely for much longer.