When whatever being or science phenomenon created the Earth. Life began to grow.

Abiotic to Biotic all in the matter of milenium time.

Soon....Animal was created. It has been said that dinosaurs were our oldest ancestors. Who roamed and took ownership of theses lands.

Sadly, harmony was no where in the category of survival.

The harsh hot summers, the blistering winters. All to much for those unprepared or not suitable for the weather at hand.

If surviving wasn't enough for our oldest relatives. It was from their own kind.

Predators for as long we knew had a iron fist on the top of the food chain. They had the upper hand.

Showing no mercy when it came to there hunger. Father, mother and child. Everyone and everything all meat...was a meal for their belly's.

As the dinosaurs go and new life came. We changed and evolved with the time. Transforming with the Earth.

But we didn't change our ways. Once again prey feared predator. Prey could live off the Earth alone.

....But carnivores feasted on them.

And left the remainings out to rot.

Carnivores were selfish and savage animals.

(Not mine)

Lions... Tigers.... Bears.... Wolves... Etc.

They live off of blood lust and fear. They didn't understand anything. But kill and eat.

Monsters do exists...and they could be right near you.

Hungry.

"After many years the book is still trash. Pictures still cool though!" Nutty snatches the book from my hands and looks at them. "Still as edgy as when it first read it..." I muttered. Why did we read this as children?

I glanced over and caught sight of Flippy in my peripheral vision, his gaze fixated away from the pages in front of him. His hands were cupped over his ears, as if trying to block out the words or images on the paper. Not only was he avoiding eye contact with the material, but he seemed to be actively averting his whole being from it, his face a mask of distress. It was clear that he was in a state of heightened anxiety, his breathing becoming faster and shallower with each passing moment. The tension in the room seemed to thicken as his discomfort became palpable, filling the air with a sense of unease. I couldn't help but worry about what could have triggered such a strong reaction in him.

I grab the book from the squirrel and close it. Hoping that would help escalate the situation. "Sorry Flippy. I should of just read it in my head. Next time just tell me if you need me to stop." My hand touches him. His eyes snap to me.

"No no! I wanted to listen...I guess I just forgot how traumatizing the story can be— I always hated the book... Once kids started to read it. None of the herbivores kids talked to me anymore." Smiling sheepishly. He scratches the back of his neck. Nutty raised his brow.

"I thought Bears were Omnivores? Why would they really be scared?" Nutty asked. Which I was honestly surprised he remembers. There is another specific category of animals called omnivores. Where they're a mixture of carnivores and herbivores. Which is why they are less likely to be targeted as such savages. Such as myself sadly.

"....Not polar bears..." He lowered his head. His thumb rubbing against his old battle scars on his arm. I bit my lip. Nutty was right about bears being Omnivores. But polar bears are different. Because their ancestors habitat was in the harsh climate of winter. They didn't adapt with veggies or fruits. So they had to survive off of other animals. To be honest, you can't blame them. It was the only way to survive.

"Um... enough history lesson. Is it okay if I take this home? I'd like to read it more." I ask Flippy. Standing up and pushing my chair in. Nutty not doing the same thing. Flippy's ears twitch and his eyes showed a glint of sadness. "Y-your leaving already??" "I kinda have to get to work soon— and I still need to wait for Nutty too—" and in a split motion of second. Nutty had cough up Flippy's dog tags right on the floor in front of us. With also some bits of candies that were still in the wrappers.

............

"So, about that library card—"

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I was sitting comfortably at my desk. Nothing like a nice day of work. My office was nice and cold. Lumpy had actually made me a cup of coffee/tea right when I got in. And I have stacks of paperwork to do. Even my favorite song was playing on the radio. Today was actually going great.

....I don't buy it something is going to happen. Standing up, I look through my window. Noticing everyone was minding their business and doing their everyday things. Maybe I was paranoid? Why am I always expecting something terrible to happen. Like their all gonna die if I blink. Perhaps it's just all theses dreams I've been having. Where everyone keeps dying and I can't do nothing about it.

"...Maybe I need to talk with my doctor about this. I'm already taking enough medicine. I can't just live off of pills the rest of my life." I whisper. Taking a sip of my hot beverage. It was sweet/bitter. Just the way I like it....
Getting back in my chair. I lean back on it. Holding up the library card. It was a beautiful golden color. I'm surprised where on Earth he got that picture of me and managed to already have one for me. I would be concerned but it's Flippy...what's the worst that can happen?

A couple of knocks on my door made me snap out of my inner dialogue. Telling them that the door was open and to enter. It was officer Disco. A brown bear who was in love with the 70s and obsessed over Elvis. Surprising he became a cop. He's strong I'll give him that. He doesn't do a bad job when he's not always flirting with the female civilians.

"Yes? I'm in the middle of something?" I asked him. He looked frazzled and winded. Something defently must of happened. Waiting for him to catch his breath. He finally spoke out. "Quickly!...Boss...he needs you..." He spoke out through breaths. I feared the worse had happened. Wasting zero time I had jumped over my desk and ran out of my office. Heading into the break room where he was in.

"I'm here! What is—" Not only was my boss in there. But all the other police units. As well as Cuddles, Flaky, Petunia, and nearly everyone else I know. Including some others I've never met. Balloons and streamers were all over the room. A large cake in the middle of the table as well as lemonade and other sweet beverages...it wasn't my birthday. What was going on?

"SURPRISE! CONGRATULATIONS!"

Congratulations? What were they celebrating? I looked puzzled and even my tail frizz up. My heart rate slowly back to its original pulse. I look down at the cake. It had the words 'New Boss' written in icing. Nutty also there too and surprise surprise- he was trying to eat the cake. Giggles stopping him.

"I don't understand — sir, what is going on? What is the meaning behind this celebration?" I asked. Cuddles jumping in my arms with tears in his eyes. "I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU! THIS IS HUGE!" "C-Congrats...were so p-proud of you." "We can't wait! We know you'll do great! No pressure!"

My boss came over to take my hand and shake it. "It's a promotion, my dear. I have officially retired and passing my rank to you. From now on." He takes his badge and clips it into my uniform. As well as taking off my hat and replacing it with his. "You are head chief of the H.T.T.P.D!" (Happy Tree Town Police Department) I hear a swish noise come from behind me. My tail was wagging back and forth. My eyes glistening. He saluted to me as I return the gesture.
"MY BESTIE IS THE CHIEF OF POLICE!" Cuddles tried to lift me up. But struggle incredibly. Which I and my boss found amusing.

Everyone one at a time came over to congratulate me. I was bashful about the praise. I was never good with taking complements. My tail did all the talking for me. Which can be embarrassing at time and earns me a lot of teasing.

The small celebration party was quite nice. Even tho it was my party. I stand off to the side. Trying to give my hearing a break and listen into some conversation... I was nosy but I don't gossip at least.

"You heard about that new guy running for mayor?"

"Oh yeah, that little pipsqueak. Isn't he from the city? Why is he trying to run for mayor in this town?"

"Dunno, heard he didn't win the election in the city. Also heard he's a very sweet kind. Like overly sweet and way to perky. Kinda annoying."

"He's a genie pig right? Honestly, he'd probably fit right in. Even if he's annoying. We could use a good government official. This town needs better funding and we've lost so many old family business in the past. And schools haven't been getting enough money for new books nor computers."

"I understand. My son will be turning 4 soon and will be going to school next year. I want him to get all the knowledge his old man never took seriously."

"Your a good father."

My ears perk up from the information I just gained. A new animal? And he's running for Mayor? Odd- tbh this place hasn't had a mayor in a while. I guess that's why I liked it so much. Not a lot of government official nagging in your ear. Even though technically everything here is run by the city but we don't necessarily have anyone from the city here. Just a few caseworkers and higher-ups that visit when it comes to either funding or serious issues. Other than that we're nothing but a tiny speck on the globe that nobody knows about.

....and I love it.

"So, enjoying your party! You should be staticing! You already keep this town safe! And protect everyone!" Cuddles handed me a cup of cold water. Which I really could use. I've had nothing but tea/coffee keeping me running and could really use some actual water.

"This town barely has any crimes. Besides you all being incredibly clumsy and those two idiotic twins that really piss me off. Other than that, they just call me to either help fix a pipe or help there car. They can literally call anyone else for that."

"But they call you."

...he was right. I shouldn't be ungrateful. I guess I'm so use to the city life and how I use to be treated. I'm not use to everyone seeing me as an equal. It felt nice. I thanked Cuddles and took a sip of my refreshment. I noticed how he kept staring at Giggles. Who was kindly going around and giving others slices of cake.
"You should try talking to her more. She'll never know how you feel unless you—" "CONFESS MY LOVE FOR GIGGLES!!!?? ARE YOU CRAZY!!?? I-I CAN'T DO THAT! WHAT IF SHE SAYS NO! OR WORSE! SHE HAS ANOTHER BOYFRIEND!!! MY HEART WILL BE CRUSHHHH!" I had to cover my ears as he yelled.

"Well, if you don't want that to happen again. Go and give it a shot. You'll never know what she'll say unless you try. Maybe she thinks you don't love her either. And that's why she is trying to date other people. Like I said. You never know until yo—"

"WAIT! WHAT IF I MAKE HER JEALOUS! THEN WE'LL SEE IF SHE LIKE ME OR NOT!!" Cuddles out of no where yells out. Making me deadpan in response. "Did you not here a thing I said—" "Here she comes!!!" Cuddles yanks my suit down to make me crouch to his level. He kissed me on the side of the lips to look like we were kissing. I was in shock. IF HE WAS SO BOLD TO KISS ME why can't he be bold enough to just ask her out...Why me.

Giggles on the other hand— had literally walked past the whole thing and saw none of it. While some other people did. Whistling and saying congrats to Cuddles and patting his back. He tried to explain the situation but no one listened. Serves him right for what he did.

"M-Ms. Officer?..." I look down at the small red porcupine. Flaky. She was messing with the bottom her soft red sweater. Not making eye contact. "Oh, what is it Flaky?" I kneel down once again. "Um....d-do you think you um... could help me and Nutty um make the cake and sweets for...Mr. Soldiers birthday tomorrow?....i-if that's okay?"

..... Birthday...... tomorrow?....

FUCK I FORGOT ABOUT HIS BIRTHDAY!! FUCK FUCK! I CAN REMEMBER THE WHOLE FUCKING PARAGRAPH OF THE DECLARATIONS BUT I CAN'T REMEMBER HIS BIRTHDAY...

Shame....shame on me...

Clearing my throat. I hold two thumbs up at her. Letting her know I was on board with it. She smiled at this and thanked me repeatedly. Which I let her know it was no problem and it was the least I can do sense I did forget about his birthday tomorrow....Now I have to go buy him a present.

This just may be my hardest mission yet.

Operation:

Perfect Birthday Present.

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