2024BoscoAdventureMusicFestival12 |
Veeraswamy Krishnaraj |
Bosco and his team
were buzzing with excitement as they headed to a grand music festival
set in a sprawling open space, adorned with colorful rides and
attractions for children. The air was filled with the sweet scent of
cotton candy and the distant hum of cheerful music. Ramduth the monkey,
Biscuit the dog, and Malini the cat could hardly contain their
excitement, having received a mysterious clue from Bosco about the day’s
adventure. As they piled into the car, a playful kerfuffle ensued over who would get the coveted spot on Bosco’s lap while he drove. Bosco, ever the peacemaker, decided that each of his furry friends would get a turn, spending one-third of the journey on his lap. Malini, the cat, was the first to enjoy the prime spot. She perched on Bosco’s lap, her paws gently resting on the steering wheel as if she were the one driving. Meanwhile, Ramduth and Biscuit stuck their heads out of the back windows, their fur ruffling in the wind as the car sped down the road. Children at the crosswalks were captivated by the sight of Bosco and his animated passengers. The monkey and the dog took their turns riding on Bosco’s lap, drawing delighted crowds every time they stopped at a red light. Bosco had cleverly attached three mobile cages to the roof of the car, arranged in a triangular fashion with two on the bottom and one on top. At a pullout, he placed the animals in the cages, with Ramduth and Biscuit in the bottom cages and Malini in the top one. As they drove through the city streets at a leisurely 20 miles per hour, the trio climbed onto the rooftop, enjoying the view from their elevated perches. Bosco would occasionally pull over to the side of the street, allowing curious children to get a closer look at his extraordinary companions. Upon arriving at the festival grounds, they were greeted by a vibrant scene. People of all ages were dancing and singing along with the musicians, their faces lit up with joy. The atmosphere was electric, with colorful lights twinkling and the sound of laughter filling the air. One enthusiastic attendee picked up Malini and playfully tossed her into the air, catching her each time. Bosco, concerned for her safety, warned the man to stop, but he continued. Bosco then slipped behind a shed and, using his magical abilities, transformed into a towering, muscular figure. He reappeared before the man as an imposing police officer, twirling a baton and standing a full foot taller than the abuser. Only the man could see this fearsome apparition. Terrified, he gently placed Malini on the ground and disappeared into the crowd, never to be seen again. Bosco then reverted to his original form, blending back into the festive crowd. Not long after, another commotion arose. A thief was snatching chains from the necks of unsuspecting festival-goers, passing them to an accomplice before moving on to his next target. Ramduth, sensing the trouble, shapeshifted into a formidable nine-foot gorilla. He grabbed the chain snatcher and held him tightly against his chest. The terrified thief dropped the stolen chain, which Ramduth promptly returned to its owner. The gorilla then chased down the accomplice, recovering the stolen chains. Ramduth transformed into a police officer, returning the chains to their rightful owners before reverting to his original form. The thief saw a fearsome gorilla, while the victims saw a kind police officer, thanks to Ramduth’s magical abilities. Meanwhile, Biscuit and Malini shapeshifted into two lively teenage girls, blending seamlessly into the crowd as they enjoyed the music. Suddenly, a burly man snatched a puppy from the hands of a young girl and fled the festival grounds, jumping into a truck and speeding away. Biscuit, reverting to her canine form, sprinted after the dognapper. She leaped onto the flatbed of the truck, then into the cab, where she bit the man on the hand. Startled by the dog’s fierce appearance, he stopped the truck and fled. Biscuit then morphed into a driver, commandeering the truck and returning to the festival grounds with the puppy. In the guise of a festival employee, Biscuit handed the puppy back to its grateful owner. She then transformed the truck into a self-driving vehicle, sending it back to where the thief had abandoned it. Outside the festival grounds, Malini heard the faint cries of an emaciated kitten that hadn’t had milk for some time. Her heart went out to the little creature. She bought some milk from a nearby kiosk and gently fed the kitten, who soon regained its strength. Malini then took the kitten to the Animal Rescue Home, ensuring it would be well cared for. As the day drew to a close, Bosco, Ramduth, Biscuit, and Malini gathered back at the car. They shared their adventures with each other, recounting their heroic deeds. Bosco, though already aware of their exploits, congratulated each of them individually and collectively for their outstanding efforts. With a sense of accomplishment and camaraderie, they all piled back into the car, ready for their next adventure. |