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Short Story: Second Front Paw

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Leon Beginning of Story: The sound of thunder is heard. Lightning flashes across the sky. “Here comes the last one. It’s a boy … what the heck? Where’s its second front paw? Hey George, take a look at this kitten.” yelled Sally who had been supervising Margaret’s second litter. “What is it Sally?” asked George as he came from the kitchen where delicious aromas were brewing. “This kitten is missing its right front paw.” Sally answered. “Oh. Well that is sad. But we can only have one cat. All we can do is hope he will find a good home. We’ll raise all the kittens for 3 months, but then it will be time for him and all the others to move out.” George replied. **Three Months Later** “All right, who wants a kitty? Only $2.50.” Sally cheerfully …show more content…

Seizing this opportunity, Leon leaped out and into the night. Leon ran and ran until he was safe. He then stopped and surveyed his surroundings. In the distance, he could see what looked like a burning barrel. He then walked to it and the human who was there. “Hey there kitty. I’m Uncle Joe the Hobo," said the human who was sitting by the burning barrel. “Oh wow, you only got three legs kitty. That must make life difficult. You got a home kitty? Oh, I guess not, judging by your lack of collar. I don’t have a home either, but I do have a job in the Perfect Peach Plantation. The Perfect Peach Plantation (PPP) makes the best peaches in the world. Oh heck kitty, you probably don’t understand what I’m saying at all. But here, Have a can of PPP peaches and enjoy the warmth from my burning barrel.” It turns out that Leon understood Uncle Joe the Hobo completely. But he meowed nothing and hungrily accepted the peaches. After all of the peaches were eaten, Leon began to tingle. He started turning from red to yellow and slowly began to get bigger. Also, he was growing a mane. Uncle Joe the Hobo noticed this and shouted as he was backing away, “Whoa there kitty, you're turning into a

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