It’s been three days and Shadow and Phoebe have not talked with each other. Phoebe was aggravating the situation by making loud noises whenever possible. Up to this point, Shadow has been ignoring it, but a battle storm was percolating in Shadow. She was reaching her breaking point. Today the sky is going to fall down.
“Rock Me, Amadeus,” was blasting off the internet radio station Phoebe was purposefully playing. She knew Shadow disliked the song. Phoebe turned it up a notch, just to get a rise out of Shadow. So far, the past days, Shadow had not responded.
“Turn that crap off!” shouted Shadow at the top of her lungs. “Yes,” thought Phoebe, it worked. “I can listen to what I want to listen to,” barked by Phoebe in defiance. “You’re playing that song on purpose for the last three days to try to get at me. Well, guess what, it worked. TURN THAT SHIT OFF!!” Shadow hissed, the fur on her back rising up., Phoebe just simply said, “NO”. At that, Shadow jumped out of her bed and side-walked to the computer to turn it off. Phoebe blocked her.”Get out of my way,” said Shadow her teeth clenching and her claws starting to jump out of her paws, Phoebe got scared and backed up. “Fine have it your way; you always do,” taunted Phoebe in a roaring bark that caused Captain Cattitude, Suzie, Bueadelaire, and Peter to come rushing into the room. “That’s enough girls. It’s sad to see how you two are carrying on. You’re BFFs, remember. It’s just us six in the house. What you two do affects the whole house. We are concerned you girls are overreacting. Each pushing the other’s buttons. Phoebe we have heard you play that same song three days in a row. Obviously, you were trying to get a rise out of Shadow. Well, congrats, it worked. Now, you two need to make up and start acting like BFFs toward each other,” said Suzie. Baudelaire said, “it saddens me that you two are not talking to each other. When you first got here, you two were inseparable. Now, just because, Shadow has powers that make you scared, you no longer talk to each other. Please kiss and make up.” Peter exploded,’” this is why Shadow should never have been taught how to access and use her powers. She’s too young. And this fighting between you two proves it!”
Phoebe and Shadow looked at each other and realized things have changed, Shadow has changed. Shadow wondered if things could go back to how they were. She has missed talking and giggling with Phoebe since the fighting had begun. Shadow made the first move, “I’m sorry Phoebe. I miss your company. We are BFFs, remember. I promise i want ever use my powers unless we are in danger. I could have used them on you during this fighting, but I did not. I care about you and I don’t want you to be afraid of me. I would never intentionally hurt you.” Phoebe started to cry, “I’ve treated you badly. I’m sorry, but I am afraid of you. I know the type of character you are and you would never use your powers to hurt anyone. I was just jealous because you are getting the limelight, and I am getting none. Can you forgive me?”
The two looked at each other and ran to each other and gave each other a big bear hug. “I’m sorry,” they said to each other.
“Perfect,” said Suzie now can you girls help me with breakfast. I think it will be good for you.”
“I’m so happy you two are working on mending your relationship,” said Bueadelaire. “Next time you two have an argument come to Suzie to talk it out. Now, let’s all get back to work, Bueadelaire how’s your family update report coming along? Remember it’s due today.” said Peter
This afternoon we will let you know our decision about Shadow and Captain Cattitude’s powers and give you updates on your family members.” concluded Peter. With that, everyone dispersed the room. Shadow and Phoebe were holding hands as they raced to the kitchen, giggling the whole way…
