Al's Place
I couldn't help but fall asleep on the car ride. With the soft blanket and fox surrounding me i was out. And something to know about me. When im groggy i am a fuzzball. i am stupid. Even to the point that when al stopped the vehichle and opened the kennel what did i do? Run? Nah.
I let him scoop me up into his arms with my blanket and doll and i just snuggled into him for warmth. Like the idiot i am. Al chuckled as i nuzzled into his shoulder and yawned.
"well he was right she definitely shows her fangs" he whispered sarcastically.
Al carried me in and sat me down into what seemed to be the front room of his house. even half asleep i stared towards the door, but it seemed to be able to lock people in as well as out. i let my mind wander as i was layed on the floor.
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I woke up laying next to Al's couch i was in what seemed to be his front room. i opened my eyes still groggy and looked around. I was on wood flooring, the walls were cream colored and a tv sat mounted on the wall. i could feel the couch behind me and as i stared in front of me i saw legs and feet. o god he was right there. i jumped up and threw myself backwards into the wall.
The man gave me a sideward glance but ignored me. I sat there for what felt like eternity before he spoke.
He turned his body twardes me.
"Hello...Fox" he said calmly
i stared at him
"i get that this is new. and im pretty sure you know the situation your in. i bought you to train you. along with that come a few rules. There will be more as we go but ill start with the basics that will get you started into being a full pet. Ok?"
I stare.
"ok. Rule one. Your not allowed on furniture ok? Rule two. You only eat when i feed you. and then you eat out of a bowl. Rule three. You call me master. I will ignore you if you adress me any other way. You have a bed." he points twardes the Dog bed "sleep in it. You have a kennel that i will put you in as i please. Mostley while your still new when I'm not home or when your bad. Every room has a door which is locked and can only be opened by me. If your good i will leave doors open for you and allow you to roam. I think thats all for the start. there will be more after a week or two" he looked at me expectantly. i stared.
he sighed. "one day pup ill have you waiting at the door for me when i get home and making dinner."
I was worried now. Would this be my life from now on? forever? and if it wasn't would i just get sold over and over again? I start shaking. and then silent tears fall down my face. suddenly i see a hand. i finch as my mind flashes to the times my dad took his anger out on me. Al pulled back but reached twardes me again. i didnt see when he moved but he was crouched in front of me.
"i know its alot.... Do you want me to call you fox? Im alex by the way"
I looked at him and tried to stop my tears.
"you know" he smiled gently " you are small. i think you'd be more of a sparrow than a fox. Lets get food?"
I Was starving but i didnt want to eat. yet i let him lead me through another door and into a kitchen. he sat me down on the floor next to a table and he set off to work cooking.
I felt okay around him. maybe my life wouldnt go to shit. maybe i could get this pet thing down and maybe he would keep me? and maybe one day id get to go home again? maybe. I have to do my best i decided.
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Alex didnt have a good reaction when he made me a bowl of the dog food lookin mofo from before and i refused to eat.
"Your skin and bones!" he yelled "you need it!"
I shook my head and looked away.
"You cant just get away with everything! I dont have the right to call myself a trainer if i let you do that" He growled twardes me
"you can eat or sit in the kennel."
i walked to the door and waited for him to let me into where the kennel was.
He glared me down but opened the door and locked me into the kennel with no bed blanket or toy. I curled up on the hard ground. Whatever. I couldnt care less. i wont give in.
Only 817 words.
Sorry if its a mess.
-KB