Stories Inspire by an Image. The Flying Doctor

 

Dr. Whiskers was the area's flying doctor, without him and his trusty dragonfly, Buzz, those who lived on the outskirts of the woodland would get no medical treatment, if it was not for his service.
"Ok Buzz, up and way," Dr. Whiskers commanded once he was settled onto the dragonfly. He carried his medical supplies in a bag that was slung across his back. "Mrs Mousy, is about to have her babies and needs some help."
Buzz stretched out his wings and got ready for take off. Dr. Whiskers had to hold on tight as the Dragonfly headed upwards into the early morning sky. The sun was just waking up and smiled at them as they passed. The birds all twittered their greetings at the Dr. and Buzz.
When they arrived at Holly Berry House, the Dr. dismounted and hurried towards the little door that was hidden within the bark of a tree. He turned towards Buzz, "don't you go wandering too far you hear. Come when I call." He turned back towards the door and pulled the rope that was attached to a tiny bell. He didn't see Buzz stick out his tongue, but he certainly heard the raspberry noise he made. He tutted and muttered to himself, I'll need to have a word with that creature. The door opened and the Dr. disappeared inside.
Some time later he emerged from the house, nibbling a lovely piece of Wensleydale Cheese, it was his favourite. Mrs. Mousey knew this and kept some especially in case the Dr. Visited.
"Buzz," he yelled. But the creature didn't appear. "Where are you Buzz? It's time to take me back". He continued nibbling his cheese while he waited, becoming more impatient with every minute that passed. "BUZZ!" His voice boomed out through the air and it was not long before he heard the flap of the Dragonfly's wings as he came into land, almost knocking the Dr. over and making him drop his cheese.
"Be careful," he stared at Buzz and thought he saw a smirk appear on his face. But it was gone almost as quick as it had appeared. He picked up what was left of his cheese and slipped it into his pocket. Climbing onto the back of the Dragonfly, he said,"we got here just in time, delivered 5 bouncing baby mice. Mother and babies doing well. Time to go home now and put my feet up."
Buzz took to the air and even though he knew he was cheeky to the Dr. he wouldn't rather be with anyone else, that is except a nice lady dragonfly, but that's another story.....

© Helen A. Howell