I was taking a gingerly stroll thru my old neighborhood when I stopped in front of my old apartment. As I was reminiscing I came upon a strange creature sitting on the steps. It appeared simply a completely white ball of fluff but on further investigation the creature turned out to be an adorable hybird rabbit, cat and dog. Its face was mostly feline though it had the jowls of a dog with long dropping ears like a rabbit or basset hound. It had the front legs of a dog but back legs of a rabbit which were all almost unseen under its fluff. It walked about like a dog yet occassionally it would hop about in small little burst.
This little creature was the epitome of all things adorable; I simply couldn't take my eyes of it. I had to pet it! I lowered my hand slowly so it could sniff my fingers thus indentifying me as not a threat. After a few sniffs, this creature nudged its head against my hand. The sensation gave me chills; its fur was the softest thing in all creature, almost feather like. Feeling more bold, I picked it up and held in my arms. It gently laid his head against my chest. That action did, I had to keep this animal. It didn't have a collar or tag so I assumed it didn't belong to anyone. I noticed I was under scrutiny by the watchful eyes of the neighbors, old black woman renowned for the nosiness. Nonchalantly I walked away slowly and once I was out of sight of the neighbors, I took off running.
Somehow I managed to arrive at my uncle's house. I showed him the creature and without saying a word offered me a leash for it. After playing with it in the background, my uncle announced that he was heading over to my grandmother's house for she was throwing a get-together. I hopped in his van with the creature asleep in my lap. On the ride, I pondered my course of actions; my gradmother had a fierce no animal in the house rule after her last pet, Precious the poodle was put to sleep. She would never permit to bring this animal into the house despite how adorable it was.
Once we arrived, I moreorless stayed with the animal in the backyard, letting it hop about with the leash. Everyone inside was wondering why I remained outside. As I watch the creature hop to and fro, I was suddenly overwhelmed with guilt. This creature had to have belonged to someone and it must have been missed. Moreover I stole something; I never stole anything of this magnitude before. There was only one thing to do - I had to return it. But how? I couldn't ride the bus with it. I couldn't ask one of my family members for a ride for they would want to know why and I'd have to disclose my secret.
For some reason, a classmate of mine from high school was in attendance. I explained the situation and practically begged her for a ride to old apartment so I could return the favor. At first she gave a lame excuse that she didn't want animals in her car. However after much pleading and a glimpse of the creature, she caved in. I placed the creature in a backpack, hopped in the passenger seat and we both made our way to my old apartment.
* as is almost always the case, I awoke before I knew the outcome of the dream. I can only assume that I made to the apartment and let the creature go.
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