I Can Do Anything!
Rogdar as the largest of the litter had always had an easier time grabbing pears from the lower branches of the many trees than his brothers. He had even developed a technique all on his own that for a pup so young was nothing short of impressive; He would make a running start for the tree, jump onto the bark and then pivot into the air before opening his jaws to lock his needle sharp teeth around one of the oblong fruits. Thus far it had been successful, in fact too successful as there were no longer any fruit still on the tree within reach for the agile pup. There was however one just outside of his reach that no matter how hard he tried to get to he simply couldn’t.
Rogdar sat in a huff, a deep-set frown on his face as he looked at the fruit that now seemed to be taunting him. “Stupid pear!” He cried as if it could somehow feel offended and show how hurt its feelings were. He snorted and turned away, attempting to convince himself it wasn’t worth it but unable to keep himself from glancing at it from over his shoulder.
“Maybe just one more try..” He thought and wheeled around, his legs bracing as he prepared to make a mad dash for the tree. He sank low and too off with all he speed his little body could muster and launched himself at the trunk of the tree. His paws landed on the smooth bark and twisted, his legs bent and ready to push off. He sailed through the air, his jaws open as wide as they could go and…They closed around a mouthful of leaves. He spat out the bitter tasting leaves and shook his head trying to clear the vile taste from his mouth with a frustrated glare. “Stupid pear!” He repeated this time in his head. |