Finding Flo, Part 1

[charlielovesflo]

Warning: If you do not like the idea of Charlie and Flo stay away from this!

Charlie opened his eyes. Next to him lay Sasha's warm form curled up in a tight ball. Charlie guiltily slunk out of the room of their New Orleans Hotel. He just had to know. It had been three years since Charlie had seen his old girlfriend, the scruffy young collie, Flo. Ever since he met Sasha, Flo had been the furthest thing from Charlie's mind, but now that he was back in New Orleans he couldn't help but think about her.
Carefully padding down the hotel hall, Charlie inched his way past Itchy and Bess's room. CRACK! Charlie cursed under his breath as the floor panel beneath him creaked. He waited with baited breath, praying that he wouldn't wake anyone. As the minutes ticked by, Charlie regained his confidence and continued out onto the New Orleans street.
The soft pitter patter of rain soothed Charlie's senses as he searched for the old church where Flo lived. The familiar cobble streets soon led him to the church's drive. Nervously, Charlie made his way up the the stone entrance.
"Flo."called Charlie,"Are you here?"
Silence. He called out again.
"Flo! It's me Charlie!"
"Uncle Charlie?" rasped a voice to his right.
Charlie whirled around to see Peggy, one of the old orphan pups. She was older than he remembered, and less lively. Her fur was dirty and rank. Charlie could see her ribs under her dark pelt.
"Yes Peggy...Is Flo here?"
"I'm afriad she's not." answered Peggy. "She left when all of us pups grew older."
"Where are all the other pups." asked Charlie.
Now that he though about it, the old church was dead quiet. Nothing could be heard but Peggy's hoarse breathing.
"They all left. I am the only one who stayed." Suddenly her eyes brightened" Hey Charlie! Do you remember that time you brought us all pizza and cake?"
Charlie let out a laugh."Yeah, you guys didn't get the concept of sharing back then!"
Peggy nodded, the absent look returned to her face, "Flo was so happy to see you again. And so sad when you never returned....Where have you been?"
"That doesn't matter." said Charllie guiltily. "Could you tell me where to find Flo?"
Peggy nodded. "I think she is living by the docks now."
Charlie gave her a nuzzle, "Take care Peggy."
Peggy turned, and Charlie caught a grimaced at her hind legs. One bore a large laceration. It was red and puffy, probably infected. Charlie shuddered and headed back out of the church. After he found Flo, he would come back and see if he could help Peggy with her leg.

-How do you like? Should I continue?

[wonderdog]

I suppose he is gulity for loving Sasha right??? And yes please continue.

[charlielovesflo]

Charlie shivered as he approached the docks. The intoxicating aroma of dead fish made it impossible to tell whether he was alone, and the smoggy mist was giving him the creeps. Suddenly going to see Flo seemed like a stupid idea. What was he going to say? “Hi Flo, I know I have been gone for the last few years but…how ya doing?…by the way, I have a new girlfriend now!”
It sounded stupid even it his head. Just when Charlie was about to chicken out and go back to his cozy vacation with Sasha, Itchy and Bess, he heard a soft hiss. As Charlie turned towards the direction of the noise a large mass hurtled into him, sending him sprawling. Charlie yelped as his assailant dug her needle-sharp teeth into the scruff of his neck.
With one swift movement Charlie reared back, desperate to detach his attacker. Unbalanced, the attacker staggered back panting furiously. Recognition lighted up Charlie’s chocolate brown eyes.
“Flo?!” he stammered.
“Oh Charlie!” gasped Flo, “I though you were dead.”
Charlie rushed towards her, nuzzling her affectionately. As he pressed up against her side he felt her jutting ribs. Surprised, he backed away to get a better look at her. Back when he had known her, Flo had always been rather plump with shiny sleek fur. Now she looked even more decimated than Peggy. Her once long well kept pelt was now hanging in limp matted clumps and she looked like she hadn’t eaten in a long while.
“What happened to you.” asked Charlie, immediately regretting his choice of words.
Flo backed away, embarrassed. “N-n-nothing.” She whimpered, suddenly looking nervous.
Confused, Charlie pressed on, “No, really Flo, what’s wrong?”
“Just come back and see me tomorrow night. Meet me at the old church. He doesn’t go there.” Flo turned and ran off into the night.
“Wait!” called Charlie, “Who doesn’t go to the old church…What…”
Now completely confused, Charlie padded away. What on earth did Flo mean? Who was she terrified of? With all of these questions buzzing in his mind, Charlie headed back towards the hotel.
At the doorway of the hotel, Charlie was met with both an unexpected and unpleasant sight.
“Annabelle.” he growled, glaring at the last dog he wanted to see at the moment.
“Charles,” She snapped, “Where were you? And who were you with.”
Great. thought Charlie. Just great.


hope you enjoyed! Please feel free to critique!

[wonderdog]

BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!! Could you check out my stories???

[charlielovesflo]

P.S. pretend Charlie and the gang don’t know belladonna…and that belladonna doesn‘t know about doggy heaven…and that belladonna isn‘t related to Annabelle!

Annabelle glared down at Charlie, her lips pursed, turning her usually pretty features sour. “Well.” She said. “Where were you.”
“None of your business!” snapped Charlie. “I was just out to see an old friend.”
“A friend you didn’t want to let Sasha know about? A female friend? I can smell her on your pelt.”
“Leave me alone Annabelle.” growled Charlie. She was making him feel even more guilty than he already was.
“I don’t think so,” retorted Annabelle, “Sasha just so happens to be my friend…you just so happen to be my friend! I don’t want you to mess up the only relationship that has ever worked out for you.”
“I am not cheating on Sasha!”
“Really. Than what were you doing?”
Charlie ignored her and padded back into the hotel, slamming the door in Annabelle’s shocked face. He wasn’t really cheating on Sasha if he was just seeing Flo. Was he? Discouraged, Charlie tiptoed back into the room he shared with Sasha and fell back to sleep.

“Wake up!” a voice barked cheerfully.
Charlie grunted as he groggily pushed himself to his feet. Morning already. Uhgg. He felt as he had been up all night…oh wait…he had been!
“Hey Sasha.” yawned Charlie. “Good morning.”
“Good morning to you, too!” laughed Sasha, “You look like you didn’t sleep a wink!”
“Just couldn’t fall asleep-”
Just then Itchy and Bess barged in, both armed with donuts and coffee.
“Thank god!” whimpered Charlie as he grabbed a sizzling mocha from Itchy’s hands, “You’re my savoir.”
“I knew you would want some coffee!” said Itchy, “Today’s going to be a big day! We’re taking the girls sight seeing.”

-five hours later-
“Hey,” said Sasha, lets all go out to diner!”
Charlie’s heart sunk. He had promised to meet up with Flo tonight.
“You go with Itchy and Bess, Sasha,” he said, “I am beginning to feel sick.”
Sasha’s eyes sparkled with concern, “Are you okay Charlie?”
“I just think I need some rest.”
“Come and join us if you feel better.” said Bess.
“Take care.” added Sasha.
Charlie parted from his friends, but instead of heading back to the hotel, he turned towards the direction of the old church. The memories of last nights events grew fresher in his mind as he thought about Flo. Who or what had she been so afraid of? Charlie had never seen her afraid before. Not even when he knew her as a pup. With these uncertainties in mind, Charlie made his way to the old church.
When he arrived, Charlie saw that the church was even more dilapidated than he had first estimated. No wonder Flo moved out.
As Charlie reached the ancient arched doorway, he called out “Flo, Peggy are you their?”
“Yes,” answered Flo, “We’re in the back.”
Charlie trotted through the aisles until he came upon Flo, nursing poor Peggy’s hurt leg.
“Hey,” said Charlie, “That looks bad. Do you need any help?”
“No,” answered Flo, “Her cuts is just a little infected.”
Charlie admired the precision with which Flo approached caring for the cut. The pretty collie had always been good when it came to helping others. A sharp pain nagged at his heart; a tribute to what might have been.
Trying to distract himself, Charlie asked, “ How did you get that cut Peggy.”
Both Peggy’s and Flo’s eyes darkened. “She gave it to her.” snarled Flo. “Belladonna.”
Seeing the question in Charlie’s eyes, Flo continued, “She is the new alpha dog in town. Came here about half a year ago. Belladonna cares for nobody but herself, she has guards at every trash can and dump in New Orleans. Nobody can get any food. She kills for fun.”
Peggy cut in, “Tried to get me, but I got away by jumping into the harbor. Belladonna still thinks that I’m dead and I hope to keep it that way.”
Flo nodded, “Sometimes I just want to run away…”
Suddenly her ears perked and her blue eyes brightened. “Charlie!” she exclaimed, “Now that you’re back we can run away from Belladonna together with Peggy!”
The blood in Charlie’s ears pounded. His heart froze. For a fleeting instant he even considered it. But then the image of Sasha’s lovely face flashed in his mind. He couldn’t leave her. He loved her.
“F-f-flo,” Charlie stammered, “I have a new girlfriend.”
“What.” growled Flo. “For three years I have been waiting for you to come home. And in that time you were off with someone else?! Did you even think for a moment about me in those three years? Of how worried I was! I love you Charlie, and you don’t care? Do you!”
With that Flo stormed out of the church, leaving a shell-shocked Charlie and a embarrassed Peggy.


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[wonderdog]

You cooled Bella the awful hell-hound in. lol!!!! Fell free to use my chars if ya want I mean.

[charlielovesflo]

Warning: Chapter contains character death and some non-graphic violence. I apologize, but it is key to my plot-line.

Charlie was torn between wanting to run after Flo and wanting to dash back to the hotel.
Peggy saw his uncertainty, “Don’t go after her Charlie. She needs time to vent. All her life, she has come in second; coming in second with you just pushed her over the edge. But don’t worry. She’ll come back. She is use to disappointment from you Charlie.”
Peggy’s words cut into Charlie like a knife. She was right. He always had neglected Flo.
“Peg,” said Charlie, “tell Flo when she comes back that I am coming back here in a couple hours, with my girlfriend Sasha.”
Peggy gave him a questioning look.
“I need to make this right. Sasha and Flo deserve the truth.” continued Charlie. “I’ll be back tonight.”
Without another word, Charlie sprinted out of the old church.

Two Hours Later

Charlie waited patiently as Sasha, Bess and Itchy said their good-buys. He had to tell Sasha about Flo; he just hoped that she wouldn’t hate him. Finally Bess and Itchy disappeared into their own room and he was alone with Sasha.
“Sasha,” Charlie began.
“What, honey?”
“I-I-I’ve been seeing someone here…an old girlfriend.”
“WHAT?” barked Sasha.
“No, no…I wasn’t…I’m not with her! She just thought I was-”
Sasha cut him off, “You have ten second before I am GONE.”
A mixture of pain, anger and shock was plastered across Sasha’s lovely face. Charlie hurried to explain himself.
“I just came to see how she was doing, but she thought…I don’t know! When I told her about you she ran off. I just want you to meet her, maybe that will help her except it.”
Sasha’s face had softened, she couldn’t help but feel sorry for Charlie. It was silly of her to think that Charlie hadn’t had any previous relationships in New Orleans, a town he used to live in.
“ I can tell you were just trying to do the right thing.” said Sasha.
“I should really stop that habit, “ said Charlie sarcastically, “It always seems to get me into trouble.”
“So, when are you taking me to meet this Flo?” laughed Sasha.
“Right now would be great.”
Sasha nodded and the two dogs headed out the door.

When Sasha and Charlie reached the foot of the hill in front of the church, Sasha paused.
“What should I say to her?” she asked nervously.
“Don’t worry about that.” said Charlie as he bounded up towards the church.
“Flo.” He called, “Peggy.”
Silence. Something was wrong. Very wrong. Charlie darted into the church. As he entered, a rusty coppery aroma hit his nose, and a wet, sticky substance oozed around his paws. Before he could register what it was, his paws slipped out from under him and he tumbled to the ground.
“Charlie,” yelped Sasha from a few feet away, “what is this stuff?”
As Charlie’s eyes became accustomed to the dark, he noticed a dark, limp figure laying on the ground next to him. “It’s blood” Charlie answered numbly. Dog blood.

-And thankx for the offer Wonderdog. If you don't mind, I might use Scott in later chapters. Can I? I promise he will be evilish ;D

[wonderdog]

Of course you can use scott!!!!! I would love you too.

[charlielovesflo]

Warning: Chapter contains character death and some non-graphic violence. I apologize, but it is key to my plot-line.

Charlie shakily got up to get a look at the body. “Oh my god.” he whimpered, “Peggy.”
“Who’s Peggy?” asked Sasha.
“Flo’s friend…”
Charlie stared down at her mangled body. Disbelief and sadness was etched across his face. “She was so young, only three years old.”
“Who do you think killed her?” asked Sasha. “And where is Flo?”
Panic surged through Charlie at the though that Flo could be dead as well, and he began to race up and down the isles searching for her. Just as he was about to give up, Sasha called out to him, “Charlie, come here! You’ve got to see this!”
Charlie raced back towards Sasha. She was sitting beside Peggy’s body, pointing at something on the ground. Charlie looked at it closely. Scratched into the church’s stone floor was the word “Belladonna”.
“Who’s that?” asked Sasha.
Charlie didn’t answer. “Come on,” he said, “ we have to find Annabelle! I’ll tell you what I know on the way.”

One Hour Later

Charlie, Sasha, Itchy, Bess and Annabelle were all sitting in Charlie’s apartment. He had told them everything; that he had been seeing Flo, that Belladonna had killed Peggy, and finally who Belladonna was.
Annabelle was the first to break the silence that followed Charlie’s confession, “Do you think that Belladonna’s got Flo?” she asked.
Charlie nodded, “Why else would Peggy carve Belladonna’s name into the floor?”
Annabelle sighed, “I have heard thing about this Belladonna. She has virtually no weakness and her pack is easily fifty dogs large. We are going to need help if we want to rescue Flo.” Annabelle paused, the next sentence that she said looked as if I physically hurt her, “I think the only one who can help us is Scott.”
“Who is Scott?” asked Sasha.
“Scott,” continued Annabelle, “Is the only dog that ever beat Belladonna. When Belladonna took over the city, Scott was the only one who managed to keep his territory. He is as ruthless and smart as Belladonna, the only reason that he hasn’t taken over is that his pack is one-fifth the size of Belladonna’s. I don’t think he could refuse breaking someone out off Belladonna’s grasps. That is exactly the kind of message that Scott would want to send Belladonna: that he’s capable of anything.”
“Where do we find this Scott?” asked Bess.
“Follow me.” answered Annabelle.

Half an Hour Later

“Okay,” said Annabelle, “ before you enter Scott’s territory, there is one thing you all must promise to not do.”
The dogs nodded.
Annabelle continued, “No matter how foully he treats you, no matter what he does, never argue with him.”
Again the dogs nodded.
“Okay,” said Annabelle, “ lets go.”
She turned and padded swiftly past Scott’s border, and the others nervously followed her. As they made their way towards the center of Scott’s territory, they heard a sharp snap from behind them. Before they could run, the dogs found themselves surrounded by six mangy mutts.
“What in hell are you doing here?” snapped a brown female, who looked as if she was heading the group of dogs.
“Hello, Ginger,” said Annabelle, desperately trying to remain calm, “could you take us to see Scott?”
Ginger laughed, “I’m afraid Scott is busy at the moment,” she sneered, “But I am sure that he wouldn’t mind if I took care of you!”
With that, Scott’s pack lunged at the trespassers. Charlie managed to knock his assailant off, and scrambled to help Bess, who was pined to the ground by a large husky mix. But before he could aid her, he felt needle-like teeth clamp onto his back, and he was forced to the ground.
“What’s going on here?” snapped a voice.”
Immediately the pressure from Charlie’s back was lifted. He shakily stood up, coning face to face with a large black and white mutt.
“Ginger!” growled the mutt, “What is this?”
Ginger hurriedly scampered over towards her alpha and said, “Trespassers, Scott.”
Scott ignored her and made his way over to Annabelle. He grabbed her face with one paw and snarled, “ Didn’t I tell you that if you EVER showed your perfect little face here again I would RIP you to shreds?!”
With that, Scott threw her to the ground and padded back over to Ginger, “finish them.” he snarled, “ But leave the flying nun to me. I want to have fun with her.”
“Wait!” called Annabelle. “We need your help rescuing someone from Belladonna!”
Scott turned, interest had flared in his cruel eyes. “Belladonna…” he said, “What do I get for it?”
“Uhhhh…” said Annabelle.
Scott turned to Sasha and said, “How about her?”
“WHAT?!” barked Charlie, “No way.”
Scott turned menacingly. “I don’t believe I was asking you!”
Charlie growled and he and Scott began to circle each other.
“Wait,” called Annabelle, “You can have me! You can kill me, torture me, I don’t care! Just please help us.”
“Annabelle, don’t!“ said Charlie, horrified.
Annabelle just shook her head.
Scott paused. Annabelle plus sticking it to Belladonna, this deal was starting to look better and better.
“Fine.” He snapped. “Ginger and I will help you on this rescue mission. But I want a whole truck full of filets too, Annabelle.”
Annabelle nodded.


Is Scott Evil enough? Please comment

[wonderdog]

Oh he is pure bad to the bone.

[charlielovesflo]

Oh yas I tried to make him as evil as possible...though he is tecnically working for the "good side"...at least for now!

[wonderdog]

yea i guess!!! Write more soon!!!!

[charlielovesflo]

a new update will be up tonight...along with the fan art of jack the wolf

[wonderdog]

Thx. Cant wait. By the way you should meet my other friend Samatha Shes nice.

[charlielovesflo]

Srry it took so long my internet went all wierd on me...and sorry this update is so short! many tests this week!


“We need a plan first…Don’t we?” asked Bess.
“We should split up.” said Sasha, “That way, if one team gets caught the other can break them and Flo out.”
Annabelle nodded, “The teams should be-”
Scott broke her off. “Hey! I am alpha here! I get to make the teams! I will lead the team with Sasha and Annabelle, and Ginger will lead the team with Charlie, Itchy and Bess.
“Oh no you don’t.” snarled Charlie, “I would rather die than leave Sasha with you!”
“Have it your way then.” growled Scott as he got up to face Charlie.
“Please!” begged Annabelle, “Scott, just take Charlie instead of Sasha! You don’t need a distraction like her on a mission as dangerous as this.”
As much as Scott hated to admit it, Annabelle did have a point. “Fine,” he snarled, “you better make it two trucks of filet then!”
Changing the subject, Itchy said, “What are we going to do after we get to Belladonna’s territory?”
“Split up and search for your missing friend. Duh!” sneered Ginger, “By the way, what does your friend look like?”
“She is a ginger and cream collie.” answered Charlie, “And her name is Flo.”
“Whatever.” growled Scott, “Lets go! I have better things to do then to help you pathetic idiots.”
Charlie was beginning to wish that they had never asked Scott to help in the first place. Though he would now find Flo, there was a very real chance that he would loose Annabelle.
Scott’s cold snarl broke Charlie’s thoughts, “You coming mutt?” he growled.
Charlie curled his lips defiantly and reluctantly followed Scott towards Belladonna’s territory.

Fifteen Minutes Later

The pack of dogs finally reached Belladonna’s territory, and were lurking outside of Belladonna’s massive Victorian mansion.
“It’s time to split up.” said Ginger, “Itchy, Bess, Sasha, follow me. If anyone finds Flo, howl twice, if you get caught howl once.”
Charlie walked up to Sasha and nuzzled her, “Thank you for helping me find Flo.”
“She is your friend. What more motivation do I need?”
“Shut up, you two!” snarled Scott. “Get moving.”
Charlie gave Sasha one final lick before rejoining his group.
“Come on.” said Scott, “this way.”
He headed of towards the house.
“How will we get in?” asked Annabelle.
“Easy.” gloated Scott. “I have a key to her back door. I swiped it from her dresser when she wasn’t looking.”
“You’ve been in her house?” asked Charlie, puzzled.
Scott gave him an evil grin and Annabelle muttered, “I don’t want to know…”
The three dogs padded softly to the back door, and Scott opened it with the key.
“Welcome,” Scott said as he opened the door, “to Hell.”



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