My Guard Duty

You remember I told you about how I was asked to be responsible and stand guard for Percy and Penny Pigeon and how it nearly all went to pot because I didn't think I could get out. Well I was brilliant. Percy even said he slept well without having to worry.

I was up in my bush bed above the fence and I did like Percy said - keep your eyes open and shout if anyone comes near.

I saw all sorts of things going on. There were a load of moths flying around those lights that go on when it gets dark. I wanted to get down and chase them but I knew I had an important role to fulfil so I left them to their silliness while I kept sentry duty. Then I saw the big fluffy cat from up the road. he came wandering into the garden and started eating the bread the two legs leave out for the birds. I wanted to get down and fight him and send him away but I stayed put.

Then I got really frighted. A fox came into the garden and started sniffing around. He had some of the bread that was left and then he went over to the bins and nudged one open and put his head inside and started eating and making funny noises. I was as silent as the night itself and just watched. He went away the same way as he had come but with a full stomach.

I saw a spider spin its web right across from the glasshouse to the rose bushes and he sat right in the middle of it until one of the moths strayed from the silly game in the lights and got tangled in the web. The spider shot out and wrapped up his prey and went back to his waiting game. I guess he was on duty like me.

Then I saw the lights come up over the fence and the birds started singing and I guessed it was time to see if Percy was awake. I stretched up and peered into his nest. it was very cosy looking and Percy and his wife were nestled side by side gently cooing to each other in their sleep. It was a lovely sight.

I heard the French doors open and heard two legs call for me. I called in to Percy. He opened an eye and looked startled to see me peering at him.

"What do you want?" he demanded.

"Time for me to go. The two legs are up and calling me. They'll come looking if I don't go. They might find you."

"Oh OK good thinking matey. Good job done there last night. Come back and I'll do that plaque for you. Don't forget. You don't want to lose your teeth!"

I thanked him and ran down the fence and jumped down to meet two legs.

"Good boy Casper, Where have you been? Sorry to leave you out for so long but we need our beauty sleep. I suppose you've been asleep in the bush have you?"

Little did he know how wrong he was. I slept nearly all day. Just time to have my tuna and cream.

It's tiring being a super hero.