Coco’s Conquering Quest

“Morning, Coco!” Mom said, entering the room with my favorite treat, Busy Bones. I wagged my tail enthusiastically, knocking over a cushion from our unmade bed.

“Oops!” I rolled onto my back, giving Mom my ‘I’m sorry, but I’m too cute to be mad at’ look. She chuckled and rubbed my belly.

I’m Coco, a Frenchton with very big ears, known for playing peek-a-boo through the curtains. But today was no ordinary day. Today, the past was catching up to me.

After breakfast, Mom and I went to the park. As we played tug of war, I noticed a familiar figure, the dog who’d made my early days quite rough – Bullet, the aggressive dog from my previous home.

Panic rushed over me. Would he still be mean to me? But then I remembered – I was in a new home now, with a loving family. I felt braver.

“Hey, Bullet!” I approached him, my voice steady.

Bullet sneered, “Well, if it isn’t little Coco.”

“I’m not scared of you, Bullet!” I replied. He seemed surprised.

Over the next few days, Bullet tried to ruin my outings. He’d show up at the park, try to take my favorite toy, even tried to scare me at my own home! But I had something Bullet didn’t – courage and a loving family.

One day, Bullet confronted me in the park. But this time, I wasn’t alone. My friends, the neighborhood dogs, were with me. Together, we faced Bullet.

“Leave Coco alone, Bullet!” said Rex, the German Shepherd.

“Yeah, go away!” added Bella, the Labrador.

Even the humans joined in, scolding Bullet and his owner. Faced with our unity, Bullet backed down.

That night, as I snuggled in my bed, I realized something important. No matter how big the problem, with courage and love, I could face anything.

From then on, Bullet stopped bothering me. He seemed to understand that being mean wouldn’t get him anywhere. As for me, I continued to play peek-a-boo, unmake beds, and enjoy my Busy Bones, knowing that I was safe and loved.

And so, Coco’s Conquering Quest became a story that every dog in the neighborhood knew – a tale of a little Frenchton who showed that bravery and love could conquer the biggest of bullies.

By Maya Jane

Fiction