The Tug of War {Ollie, Odie, & Minnie // JB}

[Cameo {RIP Charlie}]

Realization collapses upon the truth of reality in a domino affect, like when a single village dog ignites a howl that uproars a carol of all the hounds on the block. They’re not allowed to take you, too! Too as in they took another. Too as in Bella… It’s a game of tug-a-war within Ollie’s thoughts, as she battles to not be overtaken by the vicious memories of a foster Sister. But she’s about the trail within the very prints that were sketched by Bella herself, with absolutely no security of what’s to come. And now the tiny Blonde most continue an embark on final farewells, unsure if she should struggle onward with an attempt at a strong exterior - or if she’s even capable of such.

Another two crawl into the company of her cage; a set of strays from the pound in which she’s adapted to claim as the closest of friends amongst her new siblings. A welcoming grin stutters upon Ollie’s lip in a greeting for them, before she automatically welcomes them both into a communal embrace. Odie, a fellow Blonde, who’s one of the few capable of keeping up with Ollie’s energy. And Minnie who always knows how to cheer someone up, and how to find the best hidden scraps of food. At some point a silent agreement was formed amongst the three, to continuously be at each other’s side whether it’s to eat, play, or nap. Unfortunately now it’s time for one to leave their tiny pack, to a place where the others are forbidden to join.

“Make sure no one finds my rock collection?” Is Ollie’s new top priority, as her mind forces her to believe she’s simply going on a short trip - determined to push away the consideration on the horrors about to arise. “And don’t let the bullies get to you guys, bite back as if I’m still there.” Advice coils from her, as though she had the most vicious bite within the house.

[Knuckles]

Odie

For a moment he stood perfectly still watching time repeat itself like a broken record, and Odie expected to open his eyes and find himself lying in bed. Only this one was different. Bella wasn't the one be taken away - it was Ollie. It didn't make any sense because she was so young. How was it her and not someone else? Even himself? Being older than her meant he was supposed to protect her. She was his friend, and Odie wasn't ready to say goodbye since it was a final moment together, and he was so afraid of watching the light leave her eyes like he did for Bella.

But soon he was walking with Minnie through the doors, and into the room where Ollie was standing. He couldn't bring himself to look at her, and with his tail tucked, the young boy simply shifted his weight back and forth. Nothing would make it better, and sometimes giving a sense of false hope wasn't even worth it. It wasn't worth making her upset. This time being within these walls was different than before. Odie was much closer to her than he was Bella. He spent a lot of time hanging out with her, and now it was being ripped way.

Of course Ollie was only worried about her rock collection, and it brought a grin to his face. Before he could speak, she was speaking again telling them not to let anyone bully them. To just bite back. To not stand and take it, and the grin grew larger, and his once tucked tail was slowly moving faster.

"Don't worry, I'll make sure your rock collection stays safe." It was one thing hiding it from the whole house, but now he made it his priority to make sure nobody ever touched it. "Nobody's ever gonna bully me again, and you do the same, Ollie. Don't let the older ones bully you. Bite them if they do. Make them realize it was a mistake messing with you."

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