Badgered

[beldarzfixon]

Even at a hundred acres, this wood is not big enough for both of us.

From his first day here, he has been a beast to us. He came crashing into my home, declaring the burrow would henceforth be his own. I stood my ground, and barely dodged one of my hunny-pots that he threw at me, shattering it. He then advanced, picking up a shard to hold at my

Comments

[tatdatcm]

Love how you used the prompt. I thought it might be Rabbit at first, but quickly figured out it was Pooh. I love the sacrifice he offered to rid the Wood of the scourge.

[beldarzfixon]

Thanks!

(See my comment to lrig_rorrim regarding the "sacrifice")

[audreybuttercup]

This was priceless! I've actually thought about doing a Pooh story but you did it way better than I would have. Awesome job!

[beldarzfixon]

Thanks!
I think there's room in the House on Pooh Corner for everyone =)

[halfshellvenus]

Even with the prompt, I have expected the terrorizing influence to be a new puppy (a real one)!

I liked the slyness to the allusion of a trade-- that Pooh will willingly be portrayed as dim in exchange for the badger forever leaving the 100 Acre Wood. :)

[beldarzfixon]

It actually takes an actor of great talent to "play dim," so Pooh is quite the Olivier of stuffed characters.

(Edit: Also, see my comment to lrig_rorrim regarding the trade)

[heeroluva]

Ha, poor Pooh Bear!

[beldarzfixon]

I think he turned out okay, though. =)

[fourzoas]

Chilling AND fun. Also ruining my childhood in a most lovely way!

[beldarzfixon]

Thanks!