Doros's New Brother

by KiwiGurlie12

It was any other day in Neopia, Doros was having his usual breakfast of scrambled Neggs and a Joint of Ham. Doros was a blue Shoyru, and Kiwi's only pet. But he was happy. He could never think of sharing her with anybody. He sat happily finishing what was left of his Negg and turned to Kiwi.

"What are we going to do today momma?" he asked.

"Well Doros," she said with a smile, "we are going into town today."

"Ooooh!" he cried happily, "Are we going to the toy store? Because on my way home from Addie's house I saw-"

"No, we're not going to the toy store."

He seemed disappointed, but then his eyes lit up, "then we must be going to get some candy at the Chocolate Factory!" he squealed.

"No, not that either," she was still smiling.

Doros was confused, she was always going into town to get him new toys or treats, why was she going into town if she didn't plan on buying him things?

"We're going to get you a new brother!" Kiwi said happily.

Doros's look of confusion turned to utter horror. Another pet? But he'd been her one and only pet for at least a year, he'd gotten all the love, all the toys and food. What was going to happen to him? "I'll be forgotten!" he thought frantically.

"No!" he yelled, "I don't need a brother, I'm happy as I am! Please, no!" But Kiwi was determined, and soon she and Doros were standing in front of the Create a Pet Center.

"Now, stay here and be a good little Shoyru, Doros. I'll be back soon."

He sat there, still amazed that his loving owner would do this to him. "She must not love me." He finally concluded, and sat down to cry.

Then, Kiwi came out with a small bundle in her arms. It was a small baby Blumaroo.

"This is your new brother," she said happily, "his name is Softon, say hello to Doros, Softon!" Softon cooed and gurgled in a happy way, but Doros just looked away.

For the next week it seemed Softon was getting all the attention. When they went to the shops Softon was bought toys, and Doros, who had always gotten what he wanted, found that many times Kiwi had said to him, "there's three of us now, Doros, I can't afford to get you everything you want anymore." Because of this, Doros began to be mean to Softon. It seemed like a competition for attention, and he was losing. He finally concluded that Softon was the enemy, and he didn't so much as look at him.

Then, one night it all changed....

Doros was tucked in his warm bed, the blankets pulled tight around himself, sweetly dreaming about candy and sweets. But then, he suddenly woke up in a fit of coughs. He looked around, the house was on fire! He jumped out of bed and ran to Kiwi's room. She was completely knocked out, she had taken in too much smoke. Doros quickly dragged her out of the burning building.

He was about to run to the neighbours to call for help, but he heard something coming from the house, like something screaming. Then he realised, Softon was still in the house! The fire was pretty bad now, even if help came they wouldn't be able to save Softon in time.

Right then, all his bad thoughts and hate towards the little Blumaroo disappeared, and he found himself rushing into the house to find his little brother. The heat was unbearable, and it hurt him, but his courage prevailed and he finally got to Softon's room. He had made it just in time, the little Blumaroo was still in his crib, but the crib was on fire! Doros grabbed him and ran towards the outside, but a wall of flames blocked his way. There was no other way out, so he wrapped his wings around himself and Softon, then he ran as fast as he could out the window, collapsing to the ground immediately after.

When he woke up he was in the Neopian Hospital. His wings had been torched a bit, but he was OK. Kiwi was standing by his side with Softon wrapped in a soft yellow blanket.

"Can I hold him?" Doros croaked weakly. Kiwi agreed and handed the bundle to him, thanking him endlessly for his bravery, but he didn't even notice.

"Hey little guy," he said, "I know we got off on the wrong paw, but I'm Doros and I'm your big brother." Softon cooed a happy reply.

And they've been just as close ever since.

The End