by Paprikat » Sat Feb 11, 2023 10:04 pm
Username: Paprikat
Adopt number: #4
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Prompt: Mooshi bounded through the long grass, poppies and petals flying around them, accompanied by an array of sparkling butterflies fluttering past them. They yapped excitedly, in the spirit of upcoming Valentine's day. They always loved to visit the far side of the park just before Valentine's day, to collect little decorations and floral gifts for their friends. However, their fun frolic was suddenly brought to a halt as a distant sob sounded through the air. Mooshi cocked their head in confusion. Who could be so sad just before Valentine's day? They quietly padded through the grass, a butterfly settling on their head. They crouched low and peered around the corner of a large tree. A small bunny was flopped on the ground, sobbing and whimpering. Mooshi's heart dropped. "What's wrong? Can I help you?" They asked softly. The bunny looked up, angry suddenly. "Leave me alone! I don't want to talk to anyone!" Mooshi opened their mouth to argue but drew back. The poor fluff ball probably just needed space. Mooshi tail started to slightly wag; they had an idea.
Mooshi took off, back through the park, grabbing every beautiful flower in sight. They ran all the way to the end of the park, until they had a stunning bouquet; pinks, reds, yellows and oranges! It was all wrapped up in a silky red ribbon too! Then, they put their paw gently to their head, where the pretty butterfly was still perched. The tiny insect crawled onto their hand. They placed it on a pink flower. "Can you please stay there, I want to give this bouquet to the little bunny, and I think you would make it even more of a lovely surprise!" The butterfly nodded.
Mooshi wrote a little note and attached it to the stem of a flower, before pivoting around and running back to the bunny.
They dropped the bouquet on the ground and left.
After a while, the bunny decided to look at the little gift that had been left for her. The note fell out of the flowers, and drifted lightly to the ground. She picked it up. "Dear bunny, I don't know what you are going through, but I hope it gets better for you, love Mooshi <3" The bunny sniffed, before slightly smiling. "Wait!" she called after Mooshi "Umm... thank you, it means a lot to me. Even if I want to be alone right now, it means a lot knowing someone cares. And... I love the butterfly. Happy valentines."
Mooshi beamed, "It's okay, I just wanted you to know I care! Happy valentines! I'll be at the far side of the park if you need me."
The two parted ways, the bunny feeling less alone and hopeful for the future, and Mooshi feeling hopeful for their new friend, whatever they were struggling with. The end <3
