ZOOTOPIA: THE LOST SOLDIER

CHAPTER 17: FINDING THE MISSING PREY

Miss Casey's POV
I was waiting in class for their arrival. It's already 3:10 PM and they still have not come yet. Suddenly, i hear someone knocked on the door.

" Yes, come in."
" Sorry, miss Casey. We are a bit late today, I am just having conflict with the neighbour."
" It's ok, madam. No need to rush. Here, have a seat."

I watched her and her son have a seat on two chairs. I need to discuss with them.

" Miss, is there the reason why you call us to come here? Is it about my son?"
" Yes, this is about Marvin. I want to ask you something."
" That sounds serious. What is it?"
" .... have you... ever spent time with your son?"
" Huh? N..no, i mean...i do sometimes spend time with him but I'm too busy with my jobs. I work at the bakery."
" Hm, is that so? How about your husband?"
" My husband is ill and he had to stay in the hospital probably for two weeks."
" Do you... have other kids besides Marvin?"
" Yes. I have my older daughter, her name is Gloria, Marvin's sister. She also sometimes played with him. What's the matter?"
" Actually...i want to show you something.."

I took out the paper drawings from the cabinet and put it on the table and showed it to her. She examined carefully before her eyes wide open in wary.

" What...is this? It looks creepy!"
" I also had no idea what Marvin drew. Ma'am, have you..seen or heard that he is talking or met with someone?"
" No...i never saw if he met someone. Besides, he never goes outside. I always asked Gloria to take care of her while i went out for the jobs but...."
" But what, ma'am?"
" .....last night, while i was asleep and daydream...i just heard him chuckling and..he spoke by himself alone, in his room. When I heard that, i could just ignore it. He probably speaks with his imaginary friend so there's nothing to be worried about."
" How do you know?"
" Because I'm his mother, and i know him better than anyone else. He has many imaginary friends in his mind. He also sometimes drew it during our picnic but it was a cute one than this? Well, this is just normal."
" Thanks for mentioning it, ma'am but i had to disagree with you."
" Why not?" Marvin's mother is getting annoyed but i still stay calm.
" Because he just told me that someone just entered his room through the window. Furthermore, he said that THING, gave him candy."
" He... what!?"
" I'm not creating a nonsense story but it's true. So..i think, what Marvin drew is what he sees, not an imaginary."
" Oh so.. you are trying to against me!?"
" Listen, ma'am. I wasn't against you but I was just worried about your son. I'm afraid that it might be a burglar who tried to kidnap your son. You know, this nowadays is dangerous. Have you heard from this current news? A headless of dead wolf in your neighborhood. I think you should.."
" I'm should what? Call the child protective services? Clearly, you all prey animals are ABSOLUTELY DUMBASS."
" How could you say like that! I just tried to give you advice for the sake of your child's safety! And this is nothing about the race, ma'am."
" Huh! You all prey are pathetic. I know secure my son better than you, and I'm a greatest mother who protects their child in my will!"
" But ma'am-..!"
" Enough! Don't give me a useless speech again. Marvin, let's get out of here."

Marvin's mother left and slammed the door. I was confused and had no idea what to do. I knew i can't be crazy. I stare at Marvin's drawing..

Kyle's POV
" Hooray! I got A plus for the science subject."
" Great job, Kyle!"
" Yeah! How can you memorize that? I don't know that you like books."
" Actually... I'm not memorized but.. HUNK, he's the one who helped me from the outside."
" Wait...did he? No wonder why he's here, and gets after by the school guard." Zou said and laughed.
" Looks like you got a best friend human. He just saves you the day, Kyle. If it weren't for him, maybe you are already standing outside of class."
" Hm, yeah...guys, i hope he's fine. I couldn't see him now."
" Nah don't worry, HUNK is a soldier guy. I bet he won from the lottery running."