After finis.h.i.+ng the second candy, he was about to peel off the third one, but controlled himself. He finally got up on his tiny feet and walked a little distance, looking around. His mouth became dry again and he peeled the third candy and inserted it in his mouth. He walked further ahead, not spotting anything except a rough ground. It was still pitch dark, though the boy was never scared of the dark, but the hunger was torturing his body now.
Soon, his legs gave up and he lay down on the ground crying again. He cried and cried untill he dozzed off again....
The rain drops fell on his little cheeks and he opened his mouth to savour the feel of the water. His eyes were closed, but every drop of water entering his lips felt like heaven. He opened his eyes weakly and gulped the rain water. The sun had already risen and he could have a better look at his sorroundings now. He gulped down the water greedily, until the pain in his stomach decreased a bit. He tried to get up on his legs but his body had no energy. He took out his fourth candy from his pocket and sucked it slowly.
He then looked around the secluded area and could not spot anything except a small tree. He stood up on his feet with much effort and walked towards the tree. He seated himself under the tree, avoiding getting further drenched.
Suddenly, he spotted a small white puppy, who looked too weak and distressed. "Are you hungry too? Did your parents throw you out too?"
Rhegan took the puppy in his arms and patted its back. He then stood up, holding the tiny puppy with his one hand, while collecting water with the other hand. When a small amount of water was collected in his little palm, he brought his hand closer to the puppy"s face. The little animal hesitated for a few seconds and then drank the water offered to him.
Rhehan hesitated for a while, but looking at the pitiful condition of the puppy, he decided to sacrifice his fifth candy.
"Do you want a candy?" He peeled one candy and placed it on his palm, in front of the puppy"s mouth. The tiny creature licked it hungrily for a very long time, eventually finis.h.i.+ng it. It wagged it"s tail happily at the boy.
"You can live with me. I will take care of you." Rhehan placed his palm in front of the dog and the dog too placed its paw on his hand.
They both drank more water greedily, filling their stomach, not knowing when they will get a chance to have it next. Soon, the rain ceased and Rhehan stood up ready to explore the area. He placed the puppy inside his yellow pikachoo hood and started walking. He walked and walked but the secluded patch did not seem to end. Soon, he got tired and kneeled down to drink some collected water from a tiny depression on the ground. He picked up the puppy from his hood and placed him near the depression. The two drank some more water and Rhehan headed further ahead.
After a few more minutes, he halted and looked at the sky which was already getting dark. He no longer had the energy to walk further. He took out his sixth candy and bit it into half. He ate one half himself and gave the other half to the dog. He patted the dog lovingly. "Don"t worry! We will find something. We still have one last candy."
They drank some more water from the ground and Rhehan instantly fell off to sleep. The puppy snuggled close to Rhehan and dozzed off!
Next morning Rhehan opened his eyes, feeling the familier pain in his stomach! This time the pain was much more intense. He looked at the dry ground. Their was no water. He immediately took out his last candy and peeled it. He was about to put it in his mouth, when he saw too cute brown eyes looking at him.
He immediately bit the candy into half. He ate one half, giving other half to the tiny creature. "Sorry! I had forgotten about you!" He patted the dog and placed him inside his hood again! He had to find something today!