Rose - A Poppy Playtime Story

Chapter 37 - Red

(Warning: there is a lot of drama in the first half of the chapter...)

"Angel!" Dogday yelled, turning from side to side as he looked down each hallway as he ran past.

They had found themselves trapped in some sort of labyrinth. It appeared to be where the children used to sleep, but now it had become dark and creepy.

The feeling of being watched was always upon them.

"Angel!" Crafty yelled, still holding onto Hoppy's paw. Her head turned to look around despite her not being able to see.

"Human?" Hoppy said, dully. She seemed to not care, putting a paw on her hip and walking slowly with the unicorn dragging her forward.

"Crafty, stop going so fast. You're going to run into the wall!" Hoppy complained, Crafty just ignored her.

Red (Maraca) was jumping around as she ran with the large dog. Eventually they came to a stop, the two trying to catch their breath.

"Angel!" Dogday yelled, sounding desperate. He fell to his knees, breathing heavily.

Red (Maraca) just looked forward, its small legs wanting to continue. Hoppy and Crafty caught up to them, completely silent.

"First Angel disappeares, and then Bomb runs away..." Dogday whispered, pitifully. His head hung low, and he forcefully placed his paws over his ears.

"Why do I keep losing the people I care about?" Dogday sobbed. Crafty covered her mouth with a hoof once she heard the sound, and Hoppy's eyes widened.

Red (Maraca) walked over to Dogday putting its head on his lab in hopes of giving him some form of comfort.

"Dogday, it's going to be okay. Should we...just head back to the others?" Hoppy said, a bit hesitant.

"What?! We can't leave Angel to fend for themselves, and Bombs lost too!" Crafty responded.

Dogday just looked at Hoppy with wide eyes, sparkling with tears. Red (Maraca) faintly growled at the bunny.

"Let's be honest, Angel is probably dead by now. I mean, it's been an hour! Who do we know that has been able hide from Catnap for that long? Plus, they're human. Catnap might have gone easy on us, giving us a chance to join him which let all of us escape in one way or another, but he won't offer Angel that chance."

"We don't know if Angel is really dead! They could just be hurt and we could save them! Plus, what about Bomb?" Dogday said, almost too quickly.

"Bomb's a mini. She can't be trusted."

"Hoppy...why do you want to leave them so badly?" Crafty whispered.

"I don't trust them, especially after what Catnap did to us. People surprise you, and not always in the best way. Dogday, no offense, but you're really gullible. Angel could have been tricking you to get what they want."

"Hoppy..." Crafty said in a hushed voice, mostly to herself. She backed away from her, breaking contact with her.

Hoppy turned and went to grab her hoof again, but as soon as she made contact Crafty slapped her paw away.