Rose - A Poppy Playtime Story

Chapter 54 - Pounce

(CHARGE!!!!!)

The group was walking effectively, with only a few breaks in between. Which they never heard the end of from Poppy. ("We must keep moving! I don't understand how you could get so tired so quickly!")

Other than the occasional argument, it was relatively peaceful. Aside from the blood and other horrific sights lying around.

Though that was normal. Had been normal for over a year.

Then, there was a scream from the back of the group. The rest turned to see Crafty and Angel trying to knock off a few mini critters off of themselves.

Angel pulled out their flare gun, and shot it at one of the minis. It scurried away, snarling.

Dogday put Catnap down on the ground in a hurry, and ran over to swat at the minis attacking Crafty.

Catnap just sat there, his legs spread out before him and his facial expression changing every few seconds. Confusion, fear, anger, sadness, glee, and then all over again.

It looked like he was some sort of a machine experiencing a malfunction. Maraca hurriedly waddled over to him and stood guard. Almost like it was planning to fight if anyone got too close to the cat.

Which it probably was.

"Get off of her!" Dogday screamed, swinging one of his arms and hitting a mini Picky. It went flying and fell to the floor, but somehow immediately got back up.

Catnap's ears began to twitch as the minis started squeaking, the language still cemented in his brain.

His eyes widened.

Hoppy picked up a large piece of debris and held it up like a bat, charging at the attackers. Bomb, on the rabbit's shoulder, crouched down getting ready to tackle one of the minis.

Poppy got off Kissy's shoulder, and began backing up. Kissy, on the other hand, ran toward the scene, ready to help.

"S-Stop!" Catnap yelled, his voice breaking from how much volume he had to use. As expected, no one listened to the cat.

The fighting continued, but more and more minis started coming. Most heading towards the feline.

Maraca growled, but the minis around it didn't seem to care. Marching towards the cat, tilting their heads and giggling.

Catnap seemed to be the only one unafraid, he was panicked, but not fearful. Hoppy swung the debris in her hands, knocking a couple minis over.

They toppled onto their sides, their little feet wiggling as they struggled to get back up.

Hoppy lifted her foot and crushed a mini's head. Catnap screamed, his eyes wide and his tail wrapped tightly around one of his legs.

"E-e-everyone! Pl-please stop-" A minis body slammed into the wall next to him, leaving a trail of blood as it slid.

Catnap thought back to the little box, and ended up having to covering his mouth in hopes of not vomiting.

Dogday growled as he plucked a mini out of Crafty's hair and threw it. He turned back around, ready to fend off more of the stupid creatures, before spotting Catnap.