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BRISBANE HOSPITAL

HoneyCake was Bleeding out. She felt dizzy As if she was about to pass out. "Bandit go down to the first floor and get help…..Bandit". Shaun looked at the Weeping Heeler. He was looking straight at his deceased Wife. Bandit couldn't believe it, All the time he had spent with her. led up to this moment. Bandit shot Chilli 6 times in her brain, And yet she was still able to say his name. He didn't want to kill her, But he also didn't want to see her kill others.

He couldn't Breathe, And his Blood pressure began to decline. His Heart was racing, There was a ringing noise. And It was not from the Gunshots. Bandit couldn't keep his Eyes open. He fell to the ground Everything turned Black.

BRANDY'S CAR

Brandy and the Kids were heading down to Morts Ranch. Since Brandy never had any Kids. She never bought Toys, And then Girls got bored. But Bingo suggested they go on Grandad Canoe. Brandy was highly against it. But The 3 Kids used their please face. And she just couldn't say no. "Hey, Aunt Bwandy what does the Cawnue look like?'' Muffin asked, looking at Brandy from the car mirror "And what do they do?"

"It's a small wooden Boat you use, To float on you know...Water". Brandy shuttered when she said the last word. Bluey noticed her Aunt's reaction. "Are You Scared of Water, Aunt Brandy"? Bluey questioned her

"SSSCCCRRRRSSHHHH"

"WERE HERE KIDS" Brandy yelled ignoring Bluey's question. They all got out of the car And walked toward the old Wooden Canoe. Mort didn't use it as much, Because of his thumbs. "K-Kids, are you sure? You want to be on the Canoe. I mean isn't there something else y'all wanna do". Brandy said, As she put the life jackets on the kids.

"Nope, I wanna be on a Cawoe, I've never driven a Cawoe," Muffin said, Patting down her life Jacket. "Ok but none of you are allowed to go in the Water alright". Brandy said sternly, As she put on her life Jacket. She took in a deep breath and let it all out. "Alright kids get on the Canoe I'll push you in".

The kids listened and entered the Canoe. Brandy gave a good push, And jumped on the Canoe. "We use the paddles, To move the CANOE" Bingo explained as she began to row the Wooden Canoe. The two other Young Heelers began following Bingo's action. "CANOE, CANOE, CANOE," The three Heeler girls said, Rowing the boat into the River. Brandy just stayed in the back, Of the Canoe. And keeped looking around the water, It terrified her.

Muffin looked behind and saw Brandy. curling herself into a ball. "Are you ok Aunt Bwandy" Muffin said as she kept on rowing. Brandy tried to find an excuse. "I-I just don't want to get my Fur wet. It takes forever to clean up". Brandy lied, giving Muffin a fake Smile.

Muffin just gave her a blank stare. She stood up on the Canoe. And Put her hands in the air. Jumping into the River. Brandy began to panic.

"MUFFIN" Brandy yelled, The other girls saw Muffin Jump in the water. She was a decent swimmer for her age. "SWIMMING" The two girls yelled as they Jumped into the water.

"GIRLS GET BACK IN THE CANOE" Brandy yelled, looking around in a panic. "Are you scared of the Water Aunt Brandy"? Bluey said as she rose up from the river. "I-I-I Just don't like getting my Fur wet". She fibbed

Bingo was deep in the water, Having a nice swim. She saw her cousin's leg kicking in the water. She decided to pull a little joke on her.

On the top of the water, Muffin was splashing. "Come on Aunt Bwandy, The water is just fi-AHHHHHHHHH'' Muffin began screaming. As she felt something pulling her, Down the water. Brandy's heart was racing, She was getting flashbacks from 7 years ago. Her mother was found on the bank of the River. Bitten in half, By a saltwater Crocodile. She was there when she was getting devoured. And she couldn't do anything about it.

"MUM" Brandy yelled as she grabbed Muffin, From the Water. She held her close to her chest, The Red Heeler started to Tear up. "Aunt Brandy, are you ok,". Bluey said as she jumped back on the Canoe

Bingo rose from the Water "Hehehehehe, I got you Muffin you thought I was a monster". Bingo said laughing at her. " Muffin was about to yell at Bingo. But she noticed something wrong with her cousin. "Bingo what's Wrong with your eye" Muffin pointed at her cousin

Bingo No longer had her eye patch. Her black eye was visible now. The eyepatch most likely, Got taken away by the Current.

BRISBANE HOSPITAL

Bandit was in another hospital on floor 6. He was wearing a medical Gown. Still covered with Chilli's Blood He woke up Sweating. to see Shaun in front of him, Covered in Blood.

"How are you feeling Mr. Heeler". Shaun said, sitting down on a chair looking a bit tired. "Sh-Shaun is Ch-Chilli…G-G" Bandit Stuttered, Shaun put his head down. "Yes, Mr. Heeler, Your wife Chilli…. Is gone". The shepherd said.

Bandit curled into a ball, He was ashamed of killing his wife."Mr. Heeler I don't want to sound like an asshole. But your wife killed a Dog today. And she was meant to die tomorrow. You did what you had to do". Shaun said failing at making him feel better. "It was not her fault I took the muzzle off her. And now I'm going to Jail". Bandit said rocking himself on the bed

"Believe it or not we're not getting arrested. A few officers came in, they were talking to the Mastiff you just saved. Before the anesthesia started kicking. She said that I saved her from bleeding out. And you saved her from the Feral Dog" The Shepard explained, As he scratched the blood on his shirt. "So we're free to go, No Charges".

"She was not Feral. But will Officer be ok, And what about the big Dog?" Bandit asked, looking up at Shaun.

"Well besides missing her eye, Having a broken arm, And having a slightly ripped neck. I'm sure she'll survive, You did save her. And the big Dog is ok, He's just knocked out". Shaun explained

…………..

"What are they gonna do with Chilli's body". Bandit said getting up and taking the medical gown off. "Yeah about that… We're gonna keep her here in the hospital. We have to do some research on her. Because no cancer patient can handle that many bullets in her body. But after a few days, You'll be able to arrange a funeral. And bury her in the cemetery". Shaun said, Getting up from his chair.

"Also you have a visitor," Shaun said opening the door. It was his Mum Kris Heeler. She had a bandage covering her head. When Bandit saw her, He went up to her and embraced her. "Bandit it's good to see you". She hugged him as she started to cry. "I heard what happened to Chilli. I'm so sorry for your lost honey".

Bandit wanted to cry. But he did not want his mum, To see him like this. So he kept his eyes shut. "Mum, did they tell you that I…K-Killed her". Bandit stuttered looking at his Mum. "Yes Bandit, they did, But it was not your fault. You had to do it, You saved two lives". Kris said, patting him on the back. "But mum, I killed Chilli". Bandit said tears were leaving his eyes.

"It had to be done, Bandit". Kris said, putting her forehead on his shoulder. Shaun watched them hug, he left them in the room. He walked towards the elevator And went down to the first floor.

He passed by the female Rottweiler Guard Dog. She was on the floor crying. "MY HUSBAND DIED" She yelled as she was being carried away by the other security Guards. Shaun guessed that she was married to The guard dog, That Chilli recently killed. Normally Shaun wouldn't be faced with this. But right now he felt empathy again. He ignored it and walked outside.

He went up to the MailBox. And grabbed a large envelope from his coat. "I Hope I at least get a response," Shaun said, putting the envelope in.

"BAM"

There was another Gunshot. Shaun ran inside the hospital, To see another dead Body. It was the Female Rottweiler, She shot herself in the Brain. All the other doctors ran, And quickly covered her Body. Shaun ran to another room and grabbed a cart to carry the deceased female.

BRANDYS HOUSE

It was 7 in the afternoon, Brandy poked out the Window. Wondering what was taking Bandit so long to get here. She sighed as she went back to the Kitchen Table. Where The kids were eating steak and Broccoli. Bluey was enjoying her food. Muffin was struggling to cut her Steak. So Brandy went up to her and helped. "Thank you Awnt Bwandy" Muffin said, As began to enjoy her Steak

"Aunt Brandy, this is really good. Where did you learn to cook?" Bluey said with her mouth full. Brandy was a bit disgusted by it. "I have a lot of spare time, So I read recipes online. And make them to see if they taste good". Brandy responded.

"It's really good, Aunt Brandy," Bingo said at the end of the table. She now had a white medical Eye Patch, That Brandy provided. After the girls were done with their food. Bluey and Muffin left the room to go watch Cartoons. Bingo was about to join them. Until Brandy grabbed her by her sides And placed her on the Table.

Brandy sat down on a Chair, Looking directly into Bingo's eye. It was quiet for a few seconds, But they didn't break eye contact. "Bingo I have to know what happened to your eye". Brandy said getting a little closer to the young Red Heeler. Bingo didn't move a muscle. "I fell down the stairs, Aunt Brandy," Bingo lied, Trying her best not to break.

"How did you fall down the stairs?". Brandy said, moving her head slightly to the left. Not breaking Eye contact "I slipped on one of Bluey's toys, Aunt Brandy," Bingo said, cringing a bit. "Why didn't you tell me the truth? When you arrived here with your Father". Brandy moved just a bit closer. "Did your father hurt you, Bingo?"

Bingo did not react, She kept her eyes on Brandy. But then she looked at Bandy's arm. "What happened to your arm Aunt Brandy" That caught Brandy off-guard. She looked at her Medical Tape And began to softly touch it. "If I tell you what happened to my Arm. Will you tell me what happened to your eye?" Brandy asked.

Bingo looked away for a second "Yes aunt Brandy". Brandy moved away from Bingo, And looked back at her scar. "your Grandpa Mort and I went to the Hospital yesterday. To see your M…Mum. But when Your grandpa left the room, I was alone with Chilli. She told me to grab her arm. And then She started to dig her nail deep into my forearm. Until I was Bleeding on the floor". She started to scratch her Medical tape. Brandy knew she shouldn't be talking about this to Bingo. But she had to know what happened, To the little Red Heelers' eye.

"I told you what happened to my arm. Now, will you please tell me? "What happened to your Eye?" Brandy said, holding Bingo's shoulder. Bingo knew how Brandy feels to be hurt by someone she loves. She didn't want to tell the truth. But after hearing Brandy's story. she could now relate to the older Heeler. She took in a deep breath, And relaxed. Bingo looked deep into Brandy's eyes.

"Yesterday after we went to see Mum. Mackenzie and his Dad went to visit our house. And while my Dad and Mackenzies dad were talking. Mackenzie took his dad's red Juice, Al-Alcohol I think it was called?….. Bluey and Mackenzie drinked it. They were acting weird, And Dad got mad at Bluey. He grabbed his Belt an-"

Brandy interrupted Bingo. "Did he hurt you Bingo? Did He hurt Bluey". Bingo tried to find the right Words. "Y-Yeah BUT It wasn't his fault. I hurt him, And he hit me by accident Aunt Brandy". Brandy got a bit angry at the situation. "How could you hurt him Bingo, He's 3 times your size. I'm calling Child services". Brandy said as she got up and walked to her Phone. Until she felt a stinging pain in her leg.

"OOOOWWWW" Brandy Cried looking down at her leg. It was Bingo Biting her, But she didn't bite her as hard As she did to Bandit. Bingo let go of her aunt's leg. A bit of blood was in her mouth.

"B-Bingo" Brandy stuttered

Bingo walked away from her. "I-Im sorry Aunt Brandy. That's how I hurt Dad, And that's why he hit me".

Brandy didn't know what to do. Bingo just Bit her, To protect her father. She wasn't bleeding that much but it still hurts. If Bingo did Bite Bandit like that, She could see why he used the Belt on her. "Bingo You cannot be biting anyone like that. Do you know what happens to dogs that b-"

"Ding Dong"

The door rang, and Brandy grabbed a Napkin. and wiped the Blood off her Leg. She took a look at Bingo, And then went up to the front door. Leaving The little Red Heeler, To lick her lips, Dog's Blood did not taste that Bad. Brandy was at the door, She opened it to see Bandit. He had dried Blood all over his emotionless face. Which made Brandy start to Panic.

"Hey Brandy, I'm here to pick up the girls". Bandit said Plainly, As he licked his lips. "B-Bandit why are you covered in B-Blood". Brandy stuttered, The Blue Heeler grabbed her arm, And pulled her outside, Shutting the door. She moved away from him, Fearing that he might hurt her. But he didn't look hostile, He looked Depressed.

"Brandy…….I don't know how to say this. But Chilli…..She attacked multiple police Dogs…….She killed one of them And one of the other officers…..Ended her" Bandit lied, his emotionless face. He began to cry. Brandy at first did understand, What he was trying to say. Until it clicked in her Brain.

"B-Bandit please tell me you're lying. I-I-It can't be True". The Red Heeler said as she grabbed him by the shoulders "Tell me you're lying right now, Bandit. Please SHE CAN'T BE DEAD, CHILLI CAN'T BE DEAD''. Brandy yelled as she started to weep on Bandit. The Blue Heeler hugged Brandy, Trying to comfort her. He felt something in his body, a weird feeling he has hidden for years.

"CREAK"

The Front Door opened to reveal the three young Heeler girls. However Bingo and Bluey had tears in their Eyes. "M-Mums Dead?" Bluey said as she Began To sniffle. All of this was new to Bluey. It hurt her worse, While Bingo knew Her mum was gonna die. It still made her emotional. "I'm sorry Bluey But it's True Sh-She's Dead". Bandit stuttered, Bluey and Bingo ran up to their dad, And Aunt. joining their Hug of sorrow.

Muffin was watching them all Cry together. She didn't know what was going on. Her parents never fully explained the idea of death to her. All she knew was, That it was a way of saying. you'll never see that person ever again.

"MMMMMMMUUUUUUUMMMMM"

Bluey and Bingo Howeled, But no matter what they said. It would not Bring back their Mum.

THE HEELER HOUSE

It was 9 pm, Late at night. The Heelers had just arrived at their house. The Girls were sleeping in the car, All that crying had tired Bluey and Bingo out. Muffin fell asleep because she was younger than the Girls. Bandit got out of the car, And carefully carried them inside the house. One little Heeler at a time. Since they didn't have a spare bed for muffin. He just Tucked her in with Bingo.

After that, he walked into his Room. And sat down at the edge of the bed. He took out his phone and looked at the recent News.

"RED HEELER MASSACRE IN BRISBANE HOSPITAL"

"3 dead and 2 Injured, Red Heeler's name is not known right now. But she was suspected to have almost killed two other Heelers yesterday afternoon. She was shot more than 10 times, Almost mauling a Rookie Officer to death Until a random citizen Hero, killed the Red Heeler. More details are explained by doctors."

Bandit turned off his Phone. In time his wife's reputation would be ruined. This is what he was trying to prevent. He did not want his wife to be known as a killer. He didn't want her friends to hate her. And now he was being called a hero. Bandit however didn't feel like a hero, He felt like a murderer.

He covered his face with his hands, And layed on the Bed. He'll never forget the number of bullets he shot in chilli's Brain. 6 it was 6 Bullets, All stuck in her tumor-filled Brain. All because he took the muzzle off Chilli, All Because the Cops thought he buried a body in his Backyard. All because Wendy saw hi-

"WENDY"

The Blue Heeler yelled as he stood up. Wendy, she was the one who called the cops on him. If the cops would have never come to the hospital. Then he would have just put the muzzle back on Chilli, And left. But now two officers are dead because of the Cunt of a neighbor. Could not tell the difference between a dead Body, and Dead Fish.

Bandit was Furious why, Why would that Cunt. Think he would kill his own Children. Didn't she learn anything from last time? The Blue Heeler got up from The Bed. He took a peek into the girl's room. They were all sleeping comfortably, He began to walk to the kitchen. He grabbed the thinnest but longest knife he had. At the moment Bandit hesitated, But it was gone in an instant.

He went to the Back Door. And looked at the corner of the backyard. Where he buried the fish, He took a look inside the Bag. It was filled with Bingo and Blueys shedded Fur. He grabbed it, And Jumped over the Fence.

Inside Wendy's house, Most of the lights were off. The Chow Chow was beyond nervous. She was on her saucer Chair. Reading the recent News of a Mauling, On her Phone. By a Red Heeler in Brisbane hospital, She knew it was Chilli. She felt a wave of Guilt cover her. The Cops said it was a simple mistake. That she shouldn't feel guilty, For assuming her neighbor killed his Kids. They said she was just trying to help.

Wendy was biting her fingernails trying to feel in control. She was trying to tell herself that it wasn't her fault. That it was a mistake like the officers said.

"SNIFF"

"SNIFF"

Something was in the air, Something Putried and Rotting.

"Good Evening Wendy"

That voice, She knew it too well. She got up, And looked to her Right, She saw the silhouette of a Cattle Dog she knew too well.

"Bandit"

"You look a bit, nervous Mate. Also, were you just reading the news? About how a hero saved a police dog from the Mauler?" Bandit asked, As he walked in the light. Wendy saw him holding the Black Bag She poked. But what shocked her the most? Was the dried Blood on his fur?

"B-Bandit I'm sorry that I called the Cops on you. I didn't mean for this to happen. I-I-I Thoug-''

"WHAT, YOU THOUGHT WHAT. THAT I KILLED MY OWN KIDS, THAT I FUCKING BURIED THEM IN THE BACKYARD. THEY DON'T EVEN LOOK LIKE DOG BONES YOU DUMB CUNT". Bandit yelled as he opened the Bag. And threw the fish carcasses on the Floor, In Front of Wendy.

The Barras were covered with Red and Blue Fur. The Fish were Bleeding out Blood and liquids, From their Body. Even though Wendy knew they weren't Bodies, It still shocked her. She covered her nose from the disgusting stench. She then noticed Bandit, Grabbing a long Knife behind his Back.

"Bandit W-What are you doing? Why did you Bring a knife?". Wendy stated as she began to slowly walk backwards. The angry Heeler just stood there, Clenching the Knife. Was he really gonna do this, Was he really gonna kill his Neighbor? It wasn't just her fault, If stripe would have just not thrown the fish. at him out of anger. She would have never seen him bury the fish.

No this wasn't right. Bandit Dropped the knife on the floor. Wendy felt a sigh of relief. He wasn't gonna kill her with a knife.

He was gonna Choke Her to death.

He ran up to her and punched the Chow Chow in the Face. Wendy fell on the floor, Bandit got on top of her. He punched her four more times. Until she was slightly dazed. Bandit did not hold back, On his strength. He released all his stress on her.

Wendy tried to fight back but Bandit weighed more than her. Giving him the advantage, But she did use her leg muscles to eventually push him off. She tried to get up, But bandit just jumped on her again. This time he was Choking her. Chow Chows have thick furry Necks, Making The Blue Heeler use all his strength. To get a good clasp on her throat.

Wendy could not Breath, She was trying to claw Bandit with her nails. But it was ineffective, She could not stop him. But she had one option left, She pointed to the left. At one of her pictures, And weakly said,

"J-Judo"

Wendy said pointing at a picture of her Daughter. Bandit looked at the picture. It was Wendy and her daughter at the beach. Not too long ago, Before she had to go visit her Dad. Bandit then realized if he were to kill Wendy. Her only daughter would be motherless. Even though he didn't care about Judo, He didn't want to leave another kid without a mother. Just like he did to Bluey and Bingo.

If he were to kill Wendy tonight, then he would go to Jail. And he would never see his daughters again. And they would both go to be put up for adoption. He did not want that to happen. He slowly let go of Wendy's Throat and got off of her. Wendy started to cough, Gasping for air. She almost threw up on the floor. The Chow Chow had tears flowing from her eyes, She was still weak.

While Wendy was trying to catch her Breath. Bandit was still looking at the picture of Judo. Thinking deep in his Mind. Bandit then stepped on Wendy's chest. And grabbed her by the little fluff of Fur, She had on the front of her head. And began to pull on it hard. Causing Wendy to cringe in pain. Bandit got close to her ear and whispered.

………….

"NOOOO" Wendy yelled, as she pushed Bandits' foot off her. Making him rip the PuffBall off her, Leaving a Bald Spot on the front of her head. She crawled away to the corner. Wendy felt like a cornered prey animal, And Bandit was the predator. "PLEASE BANDIT DON'T DO THAT TO JUDO" Wendy begged as she began to wail. Fearing what Bandit had just told her.

"You know what happens, If you ever do it again". Bandit said, throwing the PuffBall at Wendy. He grabbed the knife and began to walk to the Back Door. Leaving Wendy to cry by herself.

Bandit entered his house, He locked the back Door. And walked up to check up on the Girls. Luckily they were all sleeping, Bandit went into his Bathroom and turned the water on. He sat down in the corner of the shower. Even though the Water was Warm, He was shaking. He had a nervous look on his face. Thinking about what he just did.

He does not regret what he did to Wendy. No, he regrets what he whispered in her ear.

End of Chapter 11