Treasure Hunting for the feast

Jack trots after Nico, the promise of adventure far more alluring than his mother’s worry about someone attacking him. Besides, the patchwork pup can always beg her forgiveness after everything is said is done. His friend had told him about the statues appearing and they had made the plan to get some stuff for the feast that is going to be happening. Which is why they are in the swamp, staring at a large alligator that rests in the middle of a blood streaked area.

Their prize glitters near the huge beast, taunting the boys to come and collect it. Cal scoffs at Nico’s words about not getting bit, saying, “I think its more likely to bite you!” but his words are meant to tease and hold no malice. Icy blue eyes sparkle with mirth as he tosses a wink at his friend watching as the coyote pup tries to get the creature’s attention. Calico Jack hangs back, watching, assessing, noticing the way the alligator twists to face his friend.

Finally, with an indigent sigh, Cal springs into action, racing toward the beast and his friend. Short legs churn as he barrels toward the creature’s head and slams his body squarely into one of its eyes. With a vicious puppy snarl, Jack lashes out with tooth and claw but is forced to retreat when the beast snaps around quickly. Nimbly leaping on top of the thing’s back, the pirate pup dances along the scaled hide, laughingly saying, “Ha! You’ll have to be quicker than that!”

It seems to understand the taunt and Cal has to make a few deft leaps to avoid the snapping jaws while also remaining on its back. Concentrating on the creature, Jack shouts, “Nico! Grab the treasure! I’ll keep it distracted!” The alligator bellows in rage at the pups and the cocky pirate can’t help but grin.


"Calico Jack"