Rose - A Poppy Playtime Story

Chapter 55 - Fearless

(Bark bark.)

Catnap grunted as the dog landed on him, knocking the wind out of the feline. He closed his eyes as Dogday shifted to get off of him.

Though he didn't get far.

The minis were now staring at him hungrily, as Maraca seemed to scream at them. Almost like a final warning to back off. Which was ignored.

Dogday froze, his eyes wide and alert. He snapped his legs back towards his body as the minis got closer.

Catnap screamed, his body shaking. Dogday, upon hearing the scream, had the harsh realization that he had hit the heel of his foot right on Catnap's bandaged knee.

"Catnap, I'm sorry!" He yelled, before anything could stop him. Catnap just nodded, his face scrunched up with pain.

Maraca hissed at the approaching minis, backing up as they got closer. Catnap grabbed it and pulled it into his arms when he saw a mini try to bite the small bear.

"G-get away from u-u-us!" He yelled, his voice getting louder than he thought it would.

The minis stopped, tilting their heads at him curiously. Some backed up, their heads lowered.

One, a mini Dogday without its tail, slowly walked up to him. Then, placed its little head onto of the cat's ankle.

It nuzzled into his soft fur, it was as if it was trying to be as gentle as possible. Catnap placed the red bear onto his lap, and reached over to pick up the tiny dog.

"My stars! I th-thought I h-heard you l-l-little one's c-correctly." He whispered to himself, bringing the mini close and softly kissing its cheek.

"Th-thank you, b-b-but I'm fine. Please, t-tell your f-friends to s-s-stop." The little creature nodded, and the others turned to look at the army of minis still fighting with the larger beings.

They let out a collective squeak, and the rest of the minis stopped, all turning their heads to them.

They scurried away from the fight, and waddled over to surround the cat. Crafty jumped upon the feeeling of the minis just disappearing, accidentally knocking into Angel. Making both of them fall to the floor.

The minis settled around the cat, nuzzling into him. They let out small squeaks, and a few climbed onto the cat to sit on his head and shoulders. Dogday gasped, and grabbed onto Catnap's arm.

There was no escape for him, as a some had sat down right at his side, making his body freeze.

Catnap giggled, noticing the canine's discomfort, "It'll b-be alright."

The dog turned his head to briefly stare at him, bewildered. The others all began to stare as well, as group by group the minis all curled up next to Catnap and Dogday.

Catnap laughed, a small smile on his face. He picked up Maraca again, and held it in his arms.

The little bear seemed just as confused.

"Guys, don't move." Angel warned, lifting their glare gun, and pointing it at the pile of minis.

"N-no!" Catnap quickly said, looking directly at the human. His eyes suddenly worried.