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Flash Fiction #588 -- Buffy the Princess/5

 It seemed to take forever, but the island finally grew closer. Serena paused to look at it sometimes and give herself a brief break. Thomas had gone ahead as a fish, intending to ensure it was a safe haven.Not that it mattered. Even Thomas was starting to show signs of exhaustion. Buffy had slipped off twice, but at least she could swim until one of them grabbed her.The island looked like

Flash Fiction #587 -- Buffy the Princess/4

  And that is what he became, his fishy tail splashing Buffy."He did that on purpose!" she growled."Yes, I think he did."She grumbled but stopped as the light came back, the bright circle swinging over them and back again. The wind picked up and had a definite feel of magic and anger. Even Buffy knew that wasn't a good mix. The rowboat bounced on the waves, splashing into their little corner of

Flash Fiction #586 -- Buffy the Princess/3

 Thump, thump, thump."Your cousins know all about your adventures. You two are legends at court --""ACK!" Serena and Buffy chorused.Thump-thump-thump-thump --Mom threw open the door. Water and a single fish washed in on them. Mom grabbed the startled fish and held it in front of her face. "What the hell do you think you are doing, Thomas?""Warning?" the fish squeaked and gasped. "Down, down, down

Flash Fiction #585 -- Buffy the Princess/2

 Later...The bunk jumped upward and came down violently, which meant no sleep for anyone. Buffy mumbled something so low that it might as well have been a growl. She snarled at Serena as they both tried to untangle the blanket and get up.Serena bounced once more and unintentionally rolled off the bed. "Ow"The door crashed open, and Dad stood there, his hair dripping and his face grim. She and

Flash Fiction #584 -- Buffy the Princess/1

 Although she didn't say so aloud, Serena agreed with Buffy, her cat familiar, that they should have taken a flying carpet to the capital rather than her father's pirate ship.  Serena had never realized how boring life could be on a boat or how long a journey could take. Serena's mother, who was determined that Buffy would know every nuance of court etiquette and every tedious detail of history,

Flash Fiction #583 -- Neko's Vacation/9

 "Ocean!" Neko threw himself onto the dashboard and flattened his face against the glass.  They were driving through a canyon, working their way downhill, and the ocean came in and out of sight so often it made Neko breathless.Colin found the first spot he could park and they headed down to the golden beach.  Neko dashed out into a retreating wave and back again to grab Luna's shoes when a larger

Flash Fiction #582 -- Neko's Vacation/8

 Colin shook his head at the suggestion.  "Not until we're certain of what we've found.  That might only take a few more minutes."Neko thought that sounded reasonable.  Luna must have as well.  She drove on, and magically (thanks to Colin) found a good parking spot.  Neko put the halter and leash on with Colin in 'control' of him.Some people didn't approve.  Neko wanted to lecture them, but he

Flash Fiction #581 -- Neko's Vacation/7

 Neko was glad when they went a whole week -- jogging north and south sometimes to check out hot spots -- and nothing dangerous turned up.  They covered nearly two thousand miles and made it nearly halfway across the continent.Colin had bought a pen and paper to take notes.  He bought Neko a nice laptop computer and offered Luna one as well.  She chose a journal and pen instead.So they spent

Flash Fiction #580 -- Neko's Vacation/6

 Neko slipped under his blanket and barely peeked out.  The truck driver started to leave, but Colin stopped him."What is the problem?" Colin asked."He's found me here before and said if I stop anywhere in this area again, I'll be sorry.  I believed him.  I don't think he's even as human as I am."Colin had no chance to say anything.  The state trooper pulled up so close to their car that Neko

Flash Fiction #579 -- Neko's Vacation/5

 Neko couldn't make out the shape -- it shifted, spread, and rippled as if a dozen shapes tried to take it at once.  Colin held his ground, even when something huge and horrendous swept down at him.Colin waved his right hand and the thing shrunk back in haste. Neko wanted to open the window and listen, but he wouldn't do that without Colin's permission.Besides, the cryptid was hurrying away into