Itty-Bitty Bite Size Stories

by gallagsp the corgi


A Nation of Dogs

A sprawling city, unlike any ever seen before, stood before the king. His view from the balcony of his castle covered all of his domain, from the raging river that supplied his pack with water to the large abyss that led straight to the pits of tartarus. A wall surrounded the kingdom, pillars stretching up to support the millions of tons of rock above them. Gemstones dotted the rocks around the city, casting a rainbow of colors upon the underground paradise.

The king smiled, then turned and made his way back into the castle. Everything was good.

"BROTHER! THERE YOU ARE!"

"WHO LET FIDO IN HERE? GUARDS!" The King called at the sound of his brother's voice.

"Oh come on, Sparky! Why you no let brother Fido into the castle?"

"Here's three reasons: one, you smell, two, you have fleas, and three, you denounced your royal status and decided to lead a rag-tag band of mangy mutts. By the way, how's that whole 'kidnap surface dwellers and make them work for you' thing, going?"

"Eh... well, that's why I'm here..." Fido sat down and began to scratch himself. "see, I had this one pony. magic one who could find gems, and then she was annoying and wouldn't stop whining, and it hurt my ears!"

"So?" Sparky said, taking a seat on his thrown. "Maybe it taught you a lesson?"

"I need to ask you a favor... I need more food until I can get more workers..."

King Sparky sighed. "Fido, I can't help you. You denounced the royal name, gave up your princehood, and then decided to lead a group of ferals in hopes of one day claiming the thrown. That makes you an enemy to the state, and therefore, I could call the guards and have you arrested."

"But what about everything i've done for you?"

"Name one thing."

"That time my pack helped you fight that monster that came from the pit?"

"Your men turned and ran with your tails between their legs. All you did was distract it."

"...That was plan all along?"

"I'll give you five minutes head start."

"Just like old times?" Fido tapped his front claws together nervously.

King Sparky smiled. "Just like old times. Now get going."

The howls and barks of the guards could be heard five minutes later.