What is the thing you do that annoys your parents the most?
River: I want to be in a chair with my parents but when they go to pick me up I back up out of reach, and when they sit back, I begin to beg to go up again, and then back off when they try to pick me up.
The ground shook, the
wind bent the trees, and a tremendous howl arose amongst the angels. It
was clear that something big was crossing the river: Czar Bishop had
come to Rainbow Bridge.
The Czar, son of Miss Kimberli, brother
to the legendary Apollo and Napa, had used every heartbeat and more as
he fought to stay with his mom and continue teaching all the orphaned
dogs that his mother took in and found new homes for them to live.
When
word spread of Bishop's arrival, dogs came from every corner of the
Bridge to pay homage to him and greet the incredible dog who inspired
his mom to save many other dogs.
Bishop also helped his mom
create one of the most entertaining Facebook profiles. Transcribed were
the conversations between Bishop and his mom ranging from the new
students two what he needed at the store.
Few dogs have been
blessed with a bigger heart than Bishop. He had his collection of pets
he doted on like a human. It was like the best of both species combined
into one pup. Together he and his mom made for the best of dogs and the
best of moms.
Word of Bishop's arrival spread through his
friends on the Internet quickly. It caused human tears to form clouds
and made it rain at the Bridge. Before Bishop's arrival, we angels
scoured the puddles for our parent's tears then brought them home to
help our flowers grow.
When the sound of bugles blaring
sounded across the Bridge, we knew that Bishop's arrival was imminent.
We gathered in rows of 20 to watch the historical passage.
As
soon as Bishop appeared, the angel rescue dogs he had helped find homes
and the other pups whose lives were enhanced when their parents adopted a
rescue from Mama Kimberli ran to the Bridge and carried Bishop across
on their backs.
Napa was the first to greet his brother, and
their hug lasted more than a minute. Bishop then welcomed the pup who
succeeded him like his mama's helper, and finally, I swore him in
something wholly unnecessary because Bishop was an angel on earth.
Then
a large party commenced with welcoming Bishop. We all raised a glass of
bone beer to him and feasted on pizza and treats—the more incredible
the grief over passing, the bigger the party. Bishop's was one of the
largest in years.
As soon as the event ended, Bishop joined his
brothers in helping their mom find dogs in need and then homes for
them. With Bishop's help, his mom's rescue will become even more
successful.
If life were fair, then because of all the good Mama
Kimberli has done for dogs, Bishop would have been able to stay with her
for a lifetime. Like shingles, the Bridge doesn't care. We all have X
amount of heartbeats, and no matter how good we are or our parents are,
we must, in the end, do what we dislike the most, sit and wait without
our parents.
All angels find a way to pass the time until our
parents join us. Bishop will spend his as he did on the mortal side most
nobly. He is devoting his angel life to helping those less fortunate.
It is the most effective use of eternity.
If you're a homeless dog or living without love, take comfort. Angel Bishop is on your side.
Even in another dimension, where dogs rule, Jolie and Pippin, two star-crossed lovers, find one another.
While he was away at war, Jolie' mom forced her to marry Roland the Great Dane, who became the father of her children. They met pre the great squirrel war, fell in love, and unbeknownst to Pippin, became pregnant. General Hobo recruited Pippin to join the army when the vermin began invading the gardens of Paris. Meanwhile, during a daring mission, Pippin got his leg caught in a trap.
Pippin continually pulled on his leg until it was free, causing two of his claws to come off, and he could no longer perform his duties, so Hobo sent him home. When Pippin learned Jolie had a litter with Roland, he drowned his sorrows in bone beer, causing him to oversleep and lose his job.
Distraught, and, having learned his mom and aunt had gone to the Bridge, Pippin took to living on the street. One day, he saw a horse-drawn carriage, and, when it stopped, he recognized Jolie, wearing expensive jewelry and furs, disembark, and go into the butcher's to order food for dinner. When she came out, she noticed Pippin and took pity on him, offering him a job as her driver.
Pippin slept in the stables, and one day, the sound of puppies playing woke him up. He looked out the door and saw beautiful tan and black pups frolicking. He realized a Great Dane could not have fathered the children, and they must be his. When he went to the house to confront them, Gerald intercepted him and, after hearing Pippin's accusation, accused him of stealing and called the bulldogs to have Pippin arrested.
While they were waiting for the police to arrive, Pippin said Gerald was stealing his girl. Gerard said it was Pippin's fault for not answering her letters. Pippin said he only got a few notes, and then they trailed off. "That was because of me," Jolie' mother announced, entering the room, She said Jolie trusted her with mailing the letters, and she threw them out because he was not worthy of her.
"Mother, how could you?" Jolie, who no one realized had entered, asked heartbrokenly.
"Yes, I am shocked!" Gerald yelled.
Jolie's mom did not want to take the blame and told Jolie that Gerald had helped. Jolie stepped up to him and asked if it was true, Gerald denied it, but Pippin, who had learned a lot in the army, knew he was lying because Gerald's tail was between his legs and told Jolie that.
Betrayed, Jolie slapped Gerald in the nose and told him he was a bad boy. Enraged, Gerald reminded her it was his house, and she would be homeless, along with her children. Pippin said he would provide for her, which caused Gerald to laugh; knowing his prospects were poor, Jolie and the puppies would likely be living on the streets if they left.
Jolie shocked him when she said being homeless with Pippin was preferable to be trapped in Gerald's mansion. Her mom, worried about her situation, begged her not to go, but Jolie had realized trusting Gerald was a mistake, and Pippin still had her heart.
Jolie got her children together and left the house, never to see Gerard or her mother again. They had to survive on the street for the first few days, but Pippin located General Hobo, now home from the war, and Gerald was the first hire in Hobo's bone detection agency. From that point, Pippin could afford a house and gave Jolie the life she deserved. They lived happily together for years.
As they have in many universes, none more than the one where we live.
If the Marvel universe has taught us one thing, there are many other dimensions where we live different lives but still manage to defeat the odds and find our soulmates. This is the story of Pippin and Jolie, who find one another no matter what universe they occupy.
Jolie is a beautiful little golden-haired girl who lives in France and works in a bone shop with her mom. Pippin is a handsome dark-haired boy who makes dog strollers so new moms can wheel their pups around to show off to their neighbors. He lives with his mother and aunt, who are both ill.
One day Jolie was pushing a cart bringing bones to her customers when a wheel snapped off. She dragged it to Pippin's shop, and when they saw one another, they knew they were meant to be together. They had to hide their relationship because Jolie's mom had a handsome Great Dane doctor she picked out for her daughter. A mere mechanic would not do.
Meanwhile, the squirrels, rabbits, and chipmunks had allied along the border, attacking Paris and stealing all the vegetables. General Hobo, who was in charge of the Parisian army, needed recruits for the battle. For Pippin, he had to choose between love and country. He promised Jolie her would be back, then joined the freedom fighters.
The war took longer than expected. The Parisian army was able to push the nibbling troops back across the border. Hobo promoted Pippin to colonel, and he got a regiment. He soon became Hobo's most trusted advisors. Because of his duties and always being on the offensive, Pippin had little time to read or answer his mail.
Back in Paris, Jolie discovered that she was going to have a litter. Her mother was furious when she found that Pippin was the culprit. She ordered Jolie to marry Roland, the Great Dane. Jolie, still in love with Pippin, refused, but when several of her letters went unanswered, she thought Pippin no longer cared for her and accepted Roland's proposal. They were married, and then he claimed the puppies as his own.
Unaware that his love was with puppies and getting married, Pippin undertook a dangerous mission to slip deep into the garden and lay down traps for the vermin army. If he made it back, he would be sent home to Jolie. Everything was going fine until a rogue rabbit surprised him with a shove. Pippin's leg went into the trap. He tried to remove it but couldn't move, and the enemy was approaching.
TO BE CONTINUED
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