Rose - A Poppy Playtime Story

Chapter 11 - Peace

(Ten)

The sun shined. It wasn't too to bright or to dim, perfect.

All the children began walking over to the school with the teachers, and Bubba's aid. This part was normal, so everyone knew exactly what to do and where to go.

Kickin', Bobby, Picky, Dogday, Crafty, Catnap, and Hoppy sat down in the grass. Feeling the breeze rush past them.

"So...what are we doing now?" Picky asked.

"We could play a game like we usually do." Dogday suggested. His head turning to the side like a real dog's.

"We always do that!" Kickin' complained, now lying down in the grass with a feathery hand over his eyes.

"Well, what do you suggest?" Hoppy asked, her hands went to her hips and her expression went to one of annoyance.

"I don't know! Swimming?" Kickin' responded, his hand still over his eyes.

"Swimming?" Catnap said, his tail slightly frizzed.

"We're doing that later with the kids! We can't do that now!" Picky explained.

"What if we-" Crafty began, putting out on of her hooves like she had an idea.

"Soccer!" Hoppy exclaimed.

"We're not doing soccer!" Picky said, crossing her arms.

"We could just rest..." Catnap mumbled, his eyes drifting to the soft grass beneath him. No one heard him.

"We always could-" Crafty tried again.

"Basketball!" Hoppy yelled, Kickin' finally sat up again a grin of his face. Bobby face palmed.

"No more sports! What if we just do a normal game like Dogday suggested! He's our leader!" Picky said, while Dogday awkwardly sat next to her.

"No! That's boring, and Dogday only suggested not commanded!" Kickin' argued.

"Well, we could-" Crafty attempted once more. Her face started to scrunch down, her once nervous smile turning into a frown.

"Everyone stop arguing, please!" Dogday yelled.

"LISTEN TO ME!"

Everyone turned their heads to the unicorn in surprise.

"As I have tried to say three times already, what if we go to the school to help? We haven't done that before so it's something new, and it could be fun." She said.

Kickin' raised his eyebrows, seeming to be confused. Meanwhile everyone else just had a look of thought.

"That sounds..." Kickin' suddenly didn't want to finish his sentence.

Crafty stared at him with her eyes wide, a smile on her face that had a false kindness about it. Kickin' gulped.

"I like that idea." Bobby said cheerfully. Crafty turned to her, now a genuine smile on her face.

The critters walked over to the school, slowly pushing open the doors. Everyone was quiet, not wanting to disturb the children or teachers.