The Quest
By Rey Cruz
Once upon a time in a cozy little house on the outskirts of town, there lived a little girl named Kaitlin. Kaitlin’s dad always called her his “princess,” and she had a best friend who was just as special a rambunctious black Lab named Bosbo. They were inseparable, and together, they embarked on the most exciting adventures, using nothing more than their imaginations.
One sunny morning, as the birds sang outside the window, Princess and Bosbo decided it was time for another incredible journey. They headed to the garage, where they discovered a worn cardboard box. With a bit of magical thinking and a dash of creativity, they transformed it into a beautiful starship, ready to explore the far reaches of the galaxy.
Their mission on this particular day was to find Bosbo’s little brother, Shadow, who was a small mischievous black Lab. Shadow had a knack for disappearing and leaving chaos in his wake, so it was up to Princess and Bosbo to track him down.
With their trusty starship ready for takeoff, they soared through the endless cosmos. Their first stop was Planet Furrytail, a place inhabited by friendly talking animals. They met a wise old rabbit who had seen Shadow playing with some mischievous squirrels but didn’t know where he’d gone.
Next, they journeyed to Planet Woofington, where they encountered talking dogs of all sizes. They spoke with a friendly poodle who had witnessed Shadow chasing his tail in circles, but couldn’t point them in the right direction.
Their final destination was Planet Pawprint, where they met a jovial parrot who’d spotted Shadow digging up a treasure chest filled with shiny pebbles. The parrot chirped and squawked, but it seemed Shadow had vanished into thin air once again.
After a long day of searching, Princess and Bosbo felt their tummies rumbling. They decided it was time to return home and continue the hunt the next day. Sad but still determined, they steered their starship back to Earth.
As they opened the front door, they couldn’t believe their eyes. There, sitting at the kitchen table, was Shadow, wagging his tail as Kaitlin’s dad prepared lunch. Shadow looked up with an innocent expression and gave a cheerful bark, as if he’d been there all along, having a snack while they were on their grand adventure.
Princess and Bosbo shared a knowing look and couldn’t help but laughand say Oh Shadow! It seemed that no matter where Shadow went or how much trouble he caused, he always managed to find his way back home in time for lunch. The trio enjoyed a delicious meal together, and as they chatted about their incredible journey, they couldn’t help but smile.
In the end, they realized that sometimes the best adventures were the ones that led you right back to the warmth and love of home, even if it was just in time for a family lunch.