Spark's Tale: Page 4

When Spark woke again, it was because Flame was nuzzling him. "What?" he asked her sleepily.
"Come on!" she nudged him, harder this time. Spark finally rolled over and looked at her. He decided to get her back for ruining a great nap.

Spark leaped onto his sister, woofing happily. suddenly, Mother-Dog stirred. Flame backed away from her as Mother-Dog barked "Go back to sleep. it is late."

For the first time, Spark noticed that it WAS darker in the den. so, he and Flame curled up AGAIN and closed their eyes and waited for sleep to come.

When it did, it was quiet and blissful.

Spark's Tale: Page 2

Spark yawned and opened his eyes. Mother Dog had yummy milk. He looked around for his sister, Flame. Flame was curled up next to him, and was moving her paws like she was chasing something in her dream!

Spark nuzzled her and panted "Come on Flame! Let's play"
When Flame stirred, Spark nibbled her ear. Flame blinked open her eyes and whimpered "Hey!" she leaped up at him and nibbled his tail "I got you!" she crowed.

Spark rolled over, squashing her. When he got up, he was standing near Mother-Dog. "Can we go out of the nest?" he asked her

Mother-Dog made her rumbling/laughing sound "When you are older, yes. Right now? no my pups. You must stay here with me"

Spark sighed. he REALLY wanted to explore, but her curled up again next to Flame and nuzzled her. "That was fun. Let's do more later, ok?"

"ok" Flame agreed, yawning.
 Spark closed his eyes again, and fell into a blissful sleep