Aldy's Howl

Master's Nap

Padding along happily alongside Master in the car, I jumped up and down on the seat, refusing to keep my seatbelt on.

"Sit down, Aldi," Master said, "and put the seatbelt back on."

I winced, then did as I was told.

Master and I were going to visit his mate, and my best friend. His mate wasn't nearly as awesome as Felicia. Felicia was a dog, just like me. But she was a Border Collie, not a Golden Retriever.

I barked thrice, as we passed by a shiny yellow sports car. My favourite colour!

"Don't you long for a roofless car too?" Master asked. I barked in rapid succession. I didn't understand what he meant entirely, but my answer was 'yes' nontheless.

"Glad you think so too, buddy!" He grinned. Just as he was speaking, a lorry came dangerously close to our small, rusty vehicle. It gave me chills, and I growled slightly. Master noticed, and he swerved in fright.

Unfortunately, he didn't see the row of trees he was swerving into.

It did quite a number on us. I could see the front part crumple, and the windscreen and windshield shattered simultaneously. Shards of glass flew everywhere, lodging themselves into my fur, into Master's hair, and through his clothes.

For the first time in my life, I felt fear.

A need to screech in horror.

And the overwhelming urge to protect my Master at all costs.

The remaining glass settled on the floor, so I determined it was safe to move around. The first thing I did, was sit by the wheel, looking at Master.

He didn't look too well off. A strange red substance stained his twice-ironed suit, and he appeared to be fast asleep.

I barked loudly. I had to wake him. It smelt of iron, and the air was stiflingly tense. Like him, I felt like sleeping, right there, right then. It wasn't the best of places; I preferred the rug.

My eyes closed, as I wondered what Felicia would say to sleeping in the car.