Friday, April 19, 2013

Flash Fiction Friday





Tipper and Tango
By Donna L Martin



Tango clapped with glee as the incoming wave struck the rocks and covered him in sea spray.  His high pitched bark mingled with Tipper's as the two seals raced each other down to the water's edge.

"Catch me if you can," Tango barked as he dove into the ocean, his short tail pumping furiously as he tried to reach their secret hiding place first.  Tipper laughed and leaped ahead by a nose to enter the shadows of the underwater grotto.

"Awwww, that's no fair!  I coulda beat you," Tango said as he swam closer to Tipper and nudged him with his flipper.

"Fat chance.  You'll never be faster than me, " Tipper replied with a smirk.  He was just a month older than Tango but already the captain of their swim team at school. Tango kept failing his diving test.

"Hey! Come here!"  Tipper barked as he dove deeper into the cave. "Look what I found!"

Tango peered into the darkness, trying to see his friend in the cloudy water.  "What is it?  You know I'm a-afraid to go down there!" He could hear the furious splashing of Tipper's tail as he made his way back up to the mouth of the cave. Tipper's eyes sparkled as he swam a few quick circles around Tango before stopping in front of him.  Bouncing with excitement, Tipper leaned in closer to whisper, "A treasure chest!" before he turned and disappeared back into the darkness....



***Okay, it's your turn!  What happens next?  Where did the treasure come from?  Will Tango follow his friend deeper into the cave even though he is afraid to dive deeper into the cave?  Put your creative cap on and add a sentence or add a paragraph. Continue my story or start one of your own.  Join the fun and see where this picture prompt takes us!***











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7 comments:

  1. Yolanda RenéeApril 19, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    Oh dear, I read this last night before bed, and nothing came to mind. Thought I'd check it out today and see if anyone else had any ideas, and yet I'm still the first. I'm blank. Too cute! What I mean is I can't come up with anything fun. So adorable I don't want the eel waiting in the shadows to grab, scare, or even make an appearance. His treasure chest is his way to bring in his victims -- but Tango and Tipper are just too cute and I don't want either of them hurt, or even frightened! Sorry!

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    1. janetApril 19, 2013 at 12:32 PM

      I'm with you.

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    2. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 19, 2013 at 9:46 PM

      Hi Yolanda...and Janet! It's okay to not add anything to my flash fiction. Sometimes it's just there for pure enjoyment and nothing else...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  2. Susan KaneApril 19, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    What would be considered a treasure chest for an otter, I wonder.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 19, 2013 at 9:51 PM

      Hi Susan and welcome to my blog! I'm thinking maybe oysters with a pearl or two perhaps? ;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  3. AnonymousApril 21, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Bouncing with excitement, Tipper leaned in closer to whisper, "A treasure chest!" before he turned and disappeared back into the darkness.
    Tango was so excited that he swam down without thinking. He swam down... Down... Down... Down to where he could barely see his whiskers. "Wait for me!" Tango yelled.

    "Look! Light!" Tipper said, suddenly behind Tango, making the young otter jump.

    ~.~.~.~

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 21, 2013 at 12:29 PM

      Hi Erik! Cute addition to the story but they are seals...not otters...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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