CRAZY BALL
CRAZY BALL
But why? Why can’t I just stay at our house Puppy whined on the ride over to Miss Ox’s house. Puppy’s mom reached her paw and ruffed up her hair
Now Puppy we’ve talked about this already since Miss Ox’s older it’ll be more comfortable. If you stayed with her then for her to stay at our house. You know that I wish that I could take you with me on this trip. But I’ll be in and out of meetings all day. And I just can’t leave you alone inside the hotel room all day she explained
Fine and I really hate it when you mess up my hair like that Puppy frowned. Puppy’s mom parked her car inside of Miss Ox’s driveway and then smiled
You can hate me all you want to but you’re still my baby
Yah great! I hope you feel nice about leaving your baby alone in this creepy place
That’s enough I don’t want to hear another word from you young lady her mother frowned
They got out of the car and walked in complete silence up the front stairs. And before her mother could knock on the screen door. She turned to Puppy and smiled
I’ll be back before you even had a chance to miss me
Yah sure Puppy mumbled rolling her eyes. She then looked at the house which looked dark and spooky
How am I going to survive two weeks in this dump? Without having any body expect Miss Ox to talk to she sadly wonder. She was pulled out of her trance when the screen door was pulled opened. And noticed that Miss Ox was standing there holding a bloody knife in her hands
Oh my! I wasn’t excepting you so soon I was just slicing some beets for my stew she giggled. Before opening the screen door wider but neither she nor her mother made any move to go inside
Please come in
A couple minutes later they were upstairs inside the room that Puppy would be using. Her mom quickly unpacked her suitcase and checked her watch
Oh it’s getting late I better get going I don’t want to miss my fight
She grabbed her purse and took out a twenty dollar bill and stuffed in Puppy’s pocket
Here’s some spending money be sure to buy yourself something nice. And I’ll call you as soon as I get settled in
Okay Puppy mumbled
A few seconds later she heard her mom’s car heading out of the driveway and driving off
Oh great! Now what am I supposed to do? She dragged herself downstairs and into the kitchen
Umm I was wondering if it’s okay if I took a walk around the neighborhood? She asked Miss Ox
Okay Puppy just don’t wonder off to far she answered her
Umm okay I’ll see you in a little while
Puppy was walking down the block when she bumped into another small pup like her
Oppss sorry
Hey no problem you look a little lost did you just move into the neighborhood? She asked
No I’m staying with Miss Ox for a couple of days. Until my mom comes back from her business trip Puppy answered her
Oh bummer so where are you off to? I’m Mary by the way
Nice to meet you I’m Puppy. And I was just exploring the neighborhood
Oh well if you don’t have anything to do. Why don’t you come with me into town I’ve to go shopping for my little sister’s birthday Mary answered
Umm okay but I think that I should tell Miss Ox before I go Puppy shrugged
A few blocks later they walked inside a small store. After adjusting her eyes to the dim lights. Puppy thought to herself the store looked more like a warehouse then a toy store
Wow they sure have a whole bunch of old stuff. Do they sell any video games in here? Puppy asked Mary
Nope I don’t think so Mary shrugged
Oh is this the only toy store in town?
No there’s a bigger one a few blocks down. But I like coming here because you can’t find some of the old stuff in the other one
That’s for sure Puppy thought to herself
Puppy wondered through the aisles looking to see if any of the old toys. Would catch her attention but wasn’t having any luck. She was about to go find Mary when this can that looked like it was filled with blue goo caught her attention. Puppy picked up the can and read it
Magic goo for hours of magical gooey fun
Oh well sounds cool enough she shrugged
A couple minutes later they were walking back home
I hope that my sister likes the music box that I got her Mary was telling her
I’m sure she’ll but I can’t get why the clerk. Gave me such a hard time he acted so weird about me buying this silly goo toy Puppy answered her
Hi Miss Ox this is my new friend Mary. Can we go up to my room and play? Puppy asked when they got back
Okay you and your little friend run along and have fun let me know if you need anything Miss Ox smiled
Once they were inside her room Puppy was having a hard time. Opening the can of goop that she brought
Looks like you need a can opener! Mary laughed
Ha-ha very funny! Puppy smirked before she slammed the can down on the desk top. Finally the lid popped off
Eww! It doesn’t smell very good wanna take a whiff? She smiled
No thanks I think I‘ll pass Mary frowned any way I better be going. My mom will kill me if I’m late for dinner I’ll catch up with you tomorrow she added
The next morning Puppy was eating her breakfast when she heard the phone ringing
Puppy pick up the phone! It’s your mom! Miss Ox cried out from the other room
Okay thanks!
Hi mom! Are your meetings over? Are you coming back now? What time will you get here?
Whoa, whoa slow down! One question at a time her mother laughed
Okay so when are you coming back? Puppy sighed
Well that’s part of the reason that I’m calling. I’ve to stay longer then I planned to. I’m sorry honey
What? You’re kidding right!
Now Puppy—
I know mom don’t worry I understand Puppy interrupted. But what she really felt like doing was screaming at the top of her lungs. For her mom to forget all about her stupid meetings and just come back home. But she didn’t want to upset her mom so she just spent the rest of time talking to her new friend
A couple minutes later Puppy was helping Miss Ox doing a puzzle. When there was a knock on the door
Hi dear would you like to help with our puzzle. They keep the mind active especially old foggy ones like mines Miss Ox asked Mary. Then returned doing her puzzle without Mary answering her
I told you that she was weird Puppy whispered over to Mary
Shh! She’ll hear you Mary whispered back
Nah! She’s completely deaf she only hears what she wants to hear
Oh well I think she’s nice
Yah, yah that’s because you don’t have to stay with her. Umm Miss Ox do you think it’ll be okay if Mary and me went upstairs for a while
Sure dear you two run along. I’ll finish up here then I’ll pop a pizza in the oven for lunch. How does that sound she answered
Sounds great Miss Ox thanks Puppy smiled
Oh wow! You probably broke the can or something that’s why it’s leaking out like that Mary told her
No I know that this is going to sound weird. But last night I left it on the dresser and it was fine. But this morning it was just leaking all out of the can. And check this out when you rip off a piece of it. and dip in water it turns hard as a rock Puppy explained maybe I should just throw it out she added shrugging
Nah! Why don’t you just keep it and see what else it does. Hey I dare you to taste it! Mary laughed
Yuck no way! I double dare you! Puppy laughed pushing the can in front of her
Oh no! I double dared you first! Mary laughed back then grabbed a piece of goop and threw at her. Puppy ducked then returned the jester and threw it back at her. Hitting
her right in the middle of her forehead. Soon they were in the middle of a throwing back and forth war until Miss Ox called them down for lunch
The next afternoon Puppy called Mary and asked if she can come over
Okay what’s the big emergency and what’s up with the big trash can? Mary asked Puppy once she was up in her room
It grew again it almost filled the trash can. I don’t know what to do if it keeps growing Puppy sighed
Oh wow! Maybe you should just throw it away Mary shrugged
Yah but what if it continues to grow and fills up the room or something Puppy answered her
Oh yah okay why don’t we just take it back to the store. And explain what happened maybe they’ll give you back your money or let you get something else Mary shrugged
A few minutes later
Okay we’re almost there only two more blocks to go Mary panted, as she helped Puppy carry the heavy trash bag filled with goop down the street. They crossed the street
and were standing in front of the old store with shocked and confused looks on their faces. All the windows were boarded up and a hand painted sign was typed to the front door that read
OUT OF BUSINESS!
What? No way! It can’t be closed! Puppy yelled as she began to pound on the door
Can’t you young pup read? The sign says that this store is closed an older dog told them as she walked by
Yah thanks you’ve been so helpful Puppy smirked under her breath
So now what? Mary asked her
Don’t know I guess I’ll just throw the stupid thing away Puppy shrugged
Half an hour later they struggled putting the trash bag inside the garage can. With a big sigh of relief Puppy slammed the metal lid down on it. They both stared at it for a few seconds as if expecting it to explode
Whew! I’m so glad that’s over with Mary sighed. And before Puppy could answer Miss Ox walked outside and cried out
Puppy guess what! Your mom called while you were out. She’s coming to pick you up in a little while
Wow! That’s great!
A loud crashing sound interrupted as the trash can explode. And the goop came pouring out of it then appeared to stand up and started screaming. At the top of its lungs. The two girls took off running as fast as they could up the driveway and towards the front door
Oh my! What’s that thing? Puppy what’s going on! Miss Ox cried out in confused tone of voice
I’ll explain later just go back inside the house! Puppy screamed
Once they were inside the house Mary slammed the door shut before the goop could reach it
Whoa! We made it
And before she could say anything else she screamed. When she noticed that the goop was coming in the house underneath the door crack
Okay I want you kids to run along upstairs. I don’t know what that thing is but—
And before she could finish the goop turned into a black shadow
Oh great! Now what? Puppy muttered as she continued to watch the shadow grow and change its form into some kind of black creature
Well, well finally I’m free I’ve been trapped inside that stupid can for so long. Just waiting to escape now that I’ve the only problem is what to do with you kids it growled
We’ve got to get out of here Puppy whispered over to Mary
Yah but how that thing is blocking our way she whispered back
Now, now don’t take what I’m about to do personal I just can’t take any chance of any of you letting out my secret the creature laughed
Run now! Puppy yelled
Run where? That thing is never going to let us just pass by! Mary yelled back
Never mind that just follow me!
Puppy quickly ran over to where Miss Ox had a vase of flowers then yelled
Hey ugly! Over here!
Before she threw both the water and flowers in the creature’s face
No! The creature cried out as it began to turn into stone
Hey look! It’s changing back to its regular size again Mary nervously laughed
A few seconds later a shadowy figure suddenly appeared in front of the screen door
Oh no! She’s back Miss Ox cried
Whose back? Puppy’s mom asked as she let herself in what’s going on? And why does every one look so scared to death
Umm that’s going to be a little hard to explain Puppy shrugged
Why don’t I make us all something to eat then after wards. We’ll explain the whole thing Miss Ox smiled
So it looks like you’re going back home Mary smiled
Yah hey maybe you can come and visit me sometimes Puppy answered
Yah that sounds great but what are you going to do with the left over goop? Mary asked her
Oh wow! I almost forgot about that I better pick up the left over pieces. Before anything else weird happened
Puppy went over to where it was at and gulp
What’s the matter? Mary asked
It’s gone! The left over pieces they just disappeared!
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