Page 7 - A BOY AND HIS EGG

CHAPTER SIX

One day, Tim took Spike to the forest where he knew that Spike would be

much happier. As he released Spike into the forest, he felt a mixture of
emotions. He was sad to see him go, but he was also happy to see him free and

in his natural habitat.

Spike looked back at Tim, as if to say thank you for everything. And Tim knew

that he had done the right thing. He watched Spike run off into the forest and
disappear from sight.

As Tim walked back home, he felt a sense of peace and contentment. He knew
that he had done the best thing for Spike, and he was happy that he had been

able to give him a good start in life.

Although Tim missed Spike dearly, he knew that he would always cherish the

memories they had shared. He also knew that he had learned a valuable lesson
about the importance of caring for and respecting all creatures, big and small.

And from that day on, Tim made a promise to himself that he would always

treat animals with love and kindness, just as he had done with Spike.

As the years went by, Tim grew up and moved away from the village to attend

college, many years passed and at the end of his college years Tim returned to
the village for a visit, as Tim walked through the park where he and Spike used

to play, he came upon something that made him stop in his tracks. There was a
statue in the park, a statue of him and Spike playing together.

Tim couldn't believe his eyes. He walked closer to the statue and saw that it
was a beautiful bronze sculpture of him and Spike. Spike was standing on his

hind legs, and Tim was holding his hand, as if they were dancing together.

At the base of the statue was a plaque that read: "In honor of Tim and Spike,

who showed us the true meaning of love and caring."