The Magic Healing Arrowhead

The Magic Healing Arrowhead

Ziggy the muscular black dog with a white belly, with one brown eye and one blue eye had just finished a HUGE breakfast! His best friend Larry, the golden labrador, was licking his lips and wagging his tail. They couldn't believe how lucky they were to have found the old lady! She always made sure they had plenty to eat!

After they gobbled up their food, Chacko, the hyperactive little chihuahua with the bright red tongue, jumped up and said, "Hey guys, let's go out and play! I have TONS of energy!"

Larry grinned. "That's a great idea, Chacko! I've been wanting to race around the old oak tree to see who's the fastest and strongest dog!"

Chacko's eyes widened as he looked up at Ziggy and Larry. "But... your legs are so much longer than mine! There's no way I can compete with you guys! I'm not even going to try!"

But before Chacko could say anything else, Ziggy and Larry were already running in circles around the tree, having the BEST time! Ziggy barked, "I think you won two races, Larry, and I won two! Let's rest for a bit!"

Ziggy lay down on the soft grass, feeling the warm sunshine on his fur. He listened to the birds singing his favorite songs, feeling peaceful and happy!

Just then, Ziggy's nose twitched. He smelled something familiar... Blackcloud, the Indian Bear! Ziggy's nose was always SUPER sensitive, so he started digging furiously!

"Hey, guys, guess what I found!" Ziggy barked, his tail wagging like crazy.

Larry trotted over. "What is it, Ziggy?"

Ziggy proudly pulled out something shiny from the ground! "I found a magical Indian arrowhead!" Ziggy barked. "I'm so lucky!"

Larry's eyes lit up. "Wow! It looks amazing!" Larry licked the arrowhead with his tongue, and immediately, a surge of energy filled him with joy!

The arrowhead whispered to Larry, "I'm a lucky healing arrowhead! I can heal the animals around me if they have a good heart!"

Larry grinned at Chacko. "Chacko, come over here! You've GOT to see this! It's a magical healing arrowhead, and I feel soooo happy!"

Chacko trotted over, his little paws tapping on the ground. He looked and licked the arrowhead, but nothing happened. Chacko shook his head. "Ugh! This is silly! I'm not impressed. You guys are SO lucky, but I'll never be as fast or strong as you!" And with that, Chacko turned around and walked away.

That night, after a delicious dinner, Ziggy said, "Don't worry, guys! I've buried the arrowhead to keep it safe!"

But hours later, while everyone was fast asleep, Chacko just couldn't resist! He had to find that arrowhead! "It's got to be lucky for me too!" he thought.

Chacko dug and dug, and by the time the sun started to rise, he finally found the magical healing arrowhead! He licked it... but nothing happened. He licked it again... still nothing.

Chacko sighed. "Of course! Nothing ever works out for me!"

Just then, he heard a tiny voice.

"Hi, Chacko! What's that you found?" It was Marvin the Mouse, who had been watching from behind a bush.

Chacko frowned. "It's the healing arrowhead... but it doesn't do anything for me! I'm too small, too slow... I don't have anything special."

Marvin smiled, his tiny whiskers twitching. "I think it's beautiful! You're so lucky to have found it!"

But just as Marvin tried to get closer to inspect the arrowhead, he winced. Marvin had been born with a deformed foot that made it hard for him to walk, and it hurt him more and more every day.

Chacko watched, his heart aching for his little friend. He couldn't help but feel a little sad. But as a tear fell from his eye, it dropped right onto the middle of the arrowhead!

Suddenly, something magical happened! A soft glow surrounded Marvin's foot, and in a flash, it was healed! Marvin jumped up and squeaked with joy! "It's healed! My foot is healed! I can RUN again!"

Chacko's eyes went wide with wonder. "It worked! The arrowhead healed Marvin!"

Marvin smiled up at Chacko. "And your kind heart healed YOU too, Chacko! You may be small, but you have the biggest heart of all!"

Chacko's tail wagged furiously as he realized something wonderful! He didn't need to be bigger or faster to be special--he had something even more important: a heart full of kindness and love!

From that day on, Chacko, Ziggy, Larry, and Marvin played together every day, racing around the old oak tree, laughing, and helping each other. And they all knew, no matter what size they were, that they were a team--and that made them stronger than ever!