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"writing": "InkTales Chapter 3\n\nChapter 3: Off to Care-A-Lot!\n\nAs Red and Blaze were flying in the sky toward his home, Red said, ``Blaze? I like flying in your cloud motorcycle! It's so much fun!''\n\n``Glad you do,'' replied Blaze, ``But all good things must come to an end, because...'' Blaze then pointed to what looked like a big tower floating in the sky.\n\n``We're here already?'' Red said, ``That was fast!''\n\n``Well, it's still a bit of a distance,'' Blaze said, ``So enjoy the view before it gets bigger.''\n\n``Okay,'' Red said, ``But Blaze, when we get there am I gonna have to take a bath before I go to sleep?''\n\n``Only if you want to,'' Blaze said, ``It's up to you.'' He then patted Red's head.\n\n``Okay Blaze.'' Red said, but as they got closer, Red noticed that the building was familiar to him, and he said, ``Hang on a minute, Blaze, isn't that the Comet Observatory from Super Mario Galaxy?''\n\nBlaze then clicked his tongue while winking one eye to Red, and then he said, ``You got it, I do live here along with my wife Rosalina, my two assistants R.O.B. and Geno, along with our many children.''\n\n``And let me guess, you have a shapeshifting Pokemon living with you too?'' Red asked.\n\n``Shapeshifting Pokemon?'' Blaze said, ``Oh, you mean Rotom. Well, he doesn't so much shapeshift as just take the form of what item he possesses.''\n\n``Oh, I see.'' Red said, ``By the way, Blaze, I'm sorry for cutting your visit to Inkwell Isle short. I hope you're not upset with me...''\n\n``Pfff, naaah, it's fine. I needed to get back to my family anyway.'' Blaze replied.\n\n``Well, that's good,'' Red said, ``But how long should we stay in Care-A-Lot before heading back to Inkwell Isle? I know it's gonna be up to me, but I don't want to go back so soon, do you Blaze?''\n\n``We'll do whatever you feel like doing Red.'' Blaze replied.\n\n``Well, okay Blaze.'' Red replied, but then there was a tinkling noise coming from Red.\n\n``Hmmm, do I hear the sound of a leaky faucet?'' Blaze said.\n\nAt this Red whimpered and said, ``Blaze, that's me wetting my diaper....''\n\n``Don't worry,'' Blaze said, ``We are nearly there.''\n\n``Okay,'' Red said, ``But speaking of diapers Blaze, you wouldn't happen to have an adult size of those Soft Tush diapers, would you?''\n\n``Don't worry, I do have some.'' Blaze replied.\n\n``Thanks Blaze.'' Red said, ``I'm getting sick and tired of my Toonies diapers.''\n\n``Why? What's wrong with them?'' Blaze asked.\n\n``Nothing,'' Red replied, ``It's just that it's the only brand on Inkwell Isle, but it has no prints...''\n\n``Be thankful you at least had them before you met me.'' Blaze said.\n\n``Oh, I am thankful Blaze,'' Red replied, ``But I think it's time I moved on to a different diaper brand. Can you help me out of my seat?''\n\n``Yeah.'' Blaze replied, and then he got out of the cloud motorcycle and grabbed Red under his armpits and lifting him up, said, ``Mmph! You're a big boy.''\n\n``Yeah, I am.'' Red said, and once Blaze set Red down he said, ``Ahhh, now, how do we get inside?''\n\n``It's all outside,'' Blaze said, ``But we do have places to go.'' Blaze said.\n\n``Okay, so where are you gonna take me first?'' Red asked.\n\n``Well, where would you like to go?'' Blaze replied.\n\n``Wherever you'd like to take me, Blaze.'' Red said.\n\n``Maybe back to my room so we can get you changed.'' Blaze replied.\n\n``That's a good idea, Blaze,'' Red said, ``But do you think we can hold off the tour until the morning? I'm really tired...''\n\n``Well, sure,'' Blaze replied, ``But we'd have to set up a bed for you, which won't be difficult.''\n\n``Thanks, Blaze.'' Red replied.\n\nAs they walked toward Blaze's room, a familiar voice called to Blaze, and said, ``Hi hon, how was your trip to Inkwell Isle?''\n\n``Oh, hello Rosalina,'' Blaze replied, ``My trip was pleasant. I made a new friend who will be staying with us tonight.''\n\n``H-hi, I'm Red...'' Red said shyly.\n\n``Awwww, well hello Red, I am Rosalina. I live in this place along with my husband and many children.'' Rosalina said.\n\n``Nice to meet you.'' Red said, but then a ``prrrrrt'' sound came out of Red.\n\n``Hmm, did you hear that noise?'' Rosalina asked.\n\n``What noise?'' Blaze replied, ``I don't think I heard anything.''\n\nJust then, there was a ``blrrrrt!'' sound coming from Red's diaper, and at this his ears drooped, and he said, ``Blaze...?''\n\n``You need a change?'' Blaze said, whispering.\n\n``Uh-huh...'' Red said, whispering, ``I think we should tell your wife the truth about me...''\n\n``What's that smell?'' Rosalina asked.\n\n``Want me to tell her or you?'' Blaze asked.\n\n``You can tell her if you want,'' Red replied, ``I'm too nervous...''\n\n``Tell me what?'' Rosalina asked.\n\n``Red has a bit of an incontinence problem.'' Blaze said.\n\n``Really?'' Rosalina asked.\n\n``Yeah, it's a long story, but I'd rather not talk about it...'' Red replied.\n\n``Well, that's fine, sweetie,'' Rosalina said, ``You can tell me in your own time.''\n\n``Yep, my wife and I are very understanding.'' Blaze said.\n\n``Thanks Blaze, thanks Rosalina.'' Red replied, ``Also, do you think it would be best if you put me to bed with a bottle? I'm still kind of hungry...'' Red's stomach then growled.\n\n``Sure, I suppose I could do that.'' Blaze said, ``Come with me.''\n\n``Okay Blaze.'' Red said, and then he followed Blaze.\n\nAs they walked into Blaze's bedroom, Blaze said, ``Do you want to sleep in here or maybe with my cubs?''\n\n``Well, maybe when I'm in my baby form I might want to sleep with your cubs.'' Red replied, but then he paused and said, ``But what if I have a bad dream...?''\n\n``You'll be fine, my sweetie.'' Blaze said.\n\n``Okay Blaze...'' Red said, but then Red's stomach growled again, and he said, ``But after my diaper is changed, can you feed me my bottle? I'm really hungry. You don't have to use the bottles you have here, I have my own.''\n\n``Well, sure.'' Blaze replied, ``They're too small for you.''\n\n``Okay, but just so you know, my bottles are in my diaper bag.'' Red said, ``It also has fox formula mix for adults and babies.''\n\n``Okay, buddy.'' Blaze said.\n\nWhen Red saw the changing table, he laid down on it and said, ``Blaze? I'm sorry about my stomach, I guess I have the appetite of a baby...''\n\n``No worries,'' Blaze replied, ``Though I don't think that table is the right size for you, it's for young ones.''\n\n``Okay...'' Red said, getting off the changing table, ``How about your bathroom?''\n\n``I can change you on my bed.'' Blaze said.\n\n``Alright.'' Red said, ``Blaze? Do you think I have the digestive system of a baby? I mean, I poop my diaper more often than a normal adult uses the bathroom, don't I?''\n\n``Sure, I guess you do.'' Blaze replied.\n\n``I thought so...'' Red said, ``But do you think I'd need to see a doctor? I mean, most adults my age don't have the digestive system of a baby, and they certainly don't have incontinence problems either.''\n\n``No,'' Blaze replied, ``But I don't think you'd need to see a doctor about that if you know you're incontinent.''\n\n``Thanks, Blaze.'' Red said, and then he sighed and said, ``I'm sorry, I guess sometimes I wonder if I'm not normal ever since the incident that got me incontinent happened, and also the real reason I wanted to be babied is because I like it when someone babies me, but I never had anyone to do it for me, and because it helps me cope with wearing diapers...''\n\n``Don't fret it too much, buddy.'' Blaze said, patting Red's head.\n\n ``Thanks, Blaze,'' Red said, ``I think I'm ready to get my diaper changed now.''\n\n``Okay then,'' Blaze said, ``Hop on the bed.''\n\nRed took his overalls off, and then laid down on Blaze's bed, and then he said, ``Blaze? Do you think me being babied will get me off to a better start in life?''\n\n``I don't know if I can answer that question,'' Blaze replied, ``All I can say is, be happy in the moment and things will probably get better for you.''\n\n``I'll try to be happy Blaze,'' Red said, ``But I know I can't change the past. As someone once said, `You gotta put your past behind you.'''\n\n``It is best not to dwell on it and let it bother you.'' Blaze said as he started to open up Red's diaper.\n\n``Blaze, about that tour of your home, do you think we can do it after breakfast tomorrow?'' Red asked.\n\n``Yes, we could do that.'' Blaze replied as he opened up Red's diaper.\n\n``Also, can we put my regression on hold until after the tour, Blaze?'' Red asked, ``I'm probably gonna end up telling your kids my story before breakfast, aren't I?''\n\n``I don't know,'' Blaze said, ``Are you going to tell them?''\n\n``Do you think I should, Blaze?'' Red asked, ``I don't know if your kids can handle it.''\n\n``Oh, trust me,'' Blaze said, ``My cubs have been through many a trial.''\n\n``Really?'' Red asked.\n\n``Oh yes,'' Blaze replied, ``My children have been through many challenges throughout their young lives.''\n\n``I see.'' Red said, ``But Blaze, even though I'm an adult, I like little kid shows...'' Red then blushed.\n\n``So do I.'' Blaze said, taking a wipe and cleaning Red's bottom off.\n\n``Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one Blaze.'' Red said, ``Care to tell me which ones are your favorite?''\n\n``I have many shows.'' Blaze said, ``T.O.T.S., Daniel Tiger, Dragon Tales, Sagwa, Zoboomafoo, Wild Kratts, Let's Go Luna, and Martha Speaks, just to name a few.''\n\n``Do you think we could visit Dragon Tales' world or Daniel Tiger's world, Blaze?'' Red asked.\n\n``I don't know how to get there.'' Blaze replied.\n\n``Oh...'' Red said, ``But can I tell you my favorite kid shows?''\n\n``Of course.'' Blaze said as he was getting the baby powder.\n\n``Well, there's Thomas and Friends, Dinosaur Train, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Dragon Tales, and Zoboomafoo.'' Red said, ``Those are my main favorites.''\n\n``Sounds to me like you and I have the same favorites too.'' Blaze said as he began powdering Red's bottom and crotch area.\n\n``Oh, and I almost forgot Blaze,'' Red said, ``I also like that show with the baby animals where you learn words and stuff. What's it called?''\n\n``I suppose that could be a lot of different shows,'' Blaze said, ``But the one I know about that I like is on Netflix called Word Party.''\n\n``Yeah, that's the one I'm talking about.'' Red said, ``But what kinds of kid shows do your kids like?''\n\n``There are too many shows for me to list.'' Blaze replied.\n\n``Maybe I could ask them myself when I meet them tomorrow?'' Red suggested.\n\n``Yeah, you could do that.'' Agreed Blaze.\n\n``Is that a Soft Tush adult size diaper you're putting under me Blaze?'' Red asked.\n\n``Yeah, I made one with my tummy symbol for you.'' Blaze replied as he began to wrap the diaper around Red's waist.\n\n``Blaze?'' Red said, ``Would you let me walk around in just a diaper regardless of form or as a baby only? I'm sorry for asking all these questions...''\n\n``It's up to you.'' Blaze replied.\n\n``Thanks Blaze.'' Red said, and then his stomach growled.\n\n``You ready for that bottle?'' Blaze asked.\n\n``Yeah, Blaze.'' Red replied.\n\n``Okay then,'' Blaze said, ``Where is your bottle?''\n\n``In my diaper bag.'' Red replied, and then he went over to his diaper bag to get his bottle and some adult fox formula mix.\n\n``So, you want this stuff instead of milk?'' Blaze asked.\n\n``Oh, wait Blaze, you're right,'' Red said, ``Maybe I should save that for after breakfast. A bottle of warm milk sounds good to me.''\n\n``Are you sure?'' Blaze asked.\n\n``Well, it actually depends on when you feed your babies their formula,'' Red replied, ``I'd like mine to be timed with that if that's okay with you.''\n\n``Fine with me,'' Blaze said, ``I'll go and get some milk.''\n\n``Wait, Blaze!'' Red said.\n\n``What is it Red?'' Blaze asked, ``What's wrong?''\n\n``Maybe I should take my bath first before I have my bottle?'' Red suggested.\n\n``Well, sure.'' Blaze said, ``Would you rather bathe first then bottle, or bottle then bath?''\n\n``Well, I think bathing first might be better for me,'' Red said, ``Because if I have the bottle before then, I might get more tired, won't I?''\n\n``Probably, can't say for sure.'' Blaze replied.\n\n``So maybe I should have my bath before you feed me?'' Red said.\n\n``Hmmm, probably.'' Blaze said, ``Let's go to the bathroom.''\n\n``Okay Blaze,'' Red said, ``But due to my incontinence issues, should I go potty beforehand or do you think I'll be fine?''\n\n``Don't know if you'll be able to tell if you can go or not.'' Blaze said.\n\n``Well, since I pooped a few moments ago, I probably might pee soon on the way to the bathroom.'' Red said, ``I never can tell with my bladder and bowels.''\n\n``Well, we can sit you on the toilet and I could try my potty-training technique.'' Blaze suggested.\n\n``No Blaze, I don't think it'd work.'' Red said, ``The doctors back in Inkwell Isle said that no conventional potty-training method would work on me, and my chances of ever being potty-trained are very, very slim.''\n\n``So, even if I whispered \"psss\" in your ear, it wouldn?t work?'' Blaze asked.\n\n``No Blaze, nothing will ever work for me...'' Red said, sighing sadly, ``I'm stuck forever...''\n\n``Don't you fret buddy.'' Blaze said reassuringly, ``You're great just as you are.''\n\n``Thanks, Blaze.'' Red said, but then there was a tinkling noise coming from him.\n\n``Oh, sounds like you had to go now.'' Blaze said.\n\n``Uh-huh...'' Red said, ``Besides, you're gonna put me in a fresh diaper after my bath anyway, right?''\n\n``Of course.'' Blaze replied.\n\n``Thanks, Blaze.'' Red said, ``I think I'm ready to go to the bathroom to take my bath now.''\n\n``Okay buddy.'' Blaze said, and soon enough they arrived at the bathroom.\n\nOnce inside the bathroom, Red laid himself down so Blaze could take his wet diaper off of him, and Blaze pulled off the straps and removed the diaper from underneath him.\n\nOnce done, Blaze said, ``Okay buddy, ready for the tub?''\n\n``Yes, Blaze.'' Red replied.\n\n``What do you think of our bathroom?'' Blaze asked.\n\n``I love it, Blaze!'' Red replied, ``It looks amazing!''\n\n``Yep,'' said Blaze, ``Now let's get you in.''\n\n``Okay, Blaze.'' Red said, and then he put his arms out to Blaze for him to pick him up, and then Blaze picked him up and put him in the tub.\n\n``So, when are you gonna start cleaning me?'' Red asked.\n\n``Do you want me to scrub you now?'' Blaze replied.\n\n``Yes please.'' Red said, and with that, Blaze grabbed a soap bar and started to scrub Red's body with it, and upon being scrubbed, Red giggled and said, ``That tickles, Blaze!''\n\n``Oh, sorry,'' Blaze said, ``Did you want me to loosen a bit?''\n\n``Yeah,'' Red said, ``Sorry Blaze.''\n\n``Sorry,'' Blaze said, ``But I want to make sure you are all clean and smell good, that's all.''\n\n``Okay Blaze, I'm sorry.'' Red said, ``I'll try to stay still. Am I a bad boy...?''\n\n``Pfff, no you're not.'' Blaze replied, ``Just relax and I'll go easy on the scrubbing\n\n``Okay Blaze,'' Red said, ``But to be honest with you, I don't want to be a freeloader, so I was wondering if I can still be helpful to you and your family even in my baby form.''\n\n``I suppose you could if you wanted to.'' Blaze replied.\n\n``Thanks, Blaze.'' Red said, ``By the way, although I'm an adult, I still sleep with a plush fox that my parents gave me...''\n\n``That's fine.'' Blaze said, ``So do I.''\n\n``I'm sorry for interrupting.'' Red said, ``You can finish bathing me now.''\n\n``Okay.'' Blaze said, and he continued to scrub Red's body, and once Red's bath was finished, Red put his arms out to be picked up, and then Blaze pulled him out of the tub.\n\nUpon being pulled out of the tub, Red was put in a towel, and he said, ``Diaper time Blaze?''\n\n``Not until I dry you off first.'' Blaze said, and then he grabbed another towel and wrapped it around Red's body.\n\n``It feels good to be clean Blaze.'' Red said, ``I haven't had a bath that nice in a long time.''\n\n``Daawww, poor baby.'' Blaze said sympathetically, and he hugged Red in his fluffy towel.\n\n``Thanks, Blaze.'' Red said, ``And Blaze, remember that ``prrrrrt'' sound that came out of me earlier?''\n\n``Uhh yeah,'' Blaze said, ``That meant you pooped, right?''\n\n``Well, yeah,'' Red said, ``But what if it happens to me again after my bottle-feeding?''\n\n``Then we'll just change you,'' Blaze said, ``What's to worry about?''\n\n``Oh, right...'' Red said, ``You can go ahead and finish drying me off.''Di\n\nBlaze patted, dried and rub dried Red, and then he said, ``How's that?''\n\n``Ahhh, much better.'' Red said, and then he laid down.\n\n``Now then, are you ready for your diaper?'' Blaze asked.\n\n``Yes, Blaze.'' Red replied.\n\n``Okay, then,'' Blaze said, ``Let's take you back to my room.'' Blaze then picked Red up and started holding him in the towel.\n\nAs they walked back to Blaze's room, Red said, ``Blaze, I like it when you hold me like this.'' Red said, and Blaze smiled at Red as they walked to his room.\n\n``Blaze?'' Red said, ``What kind of prints were on that Soft Tush diaper you put on me last time?''\n\n``I can't remember.'' Blaze said, ``Did you want a particular pattern on your diaper?''\n\n``Well, maybe I could try some of them to see which ones I like best?'' Red said.\n\n``Or I could customize one from my tummy symbol by your request?'' Blaze suggested.\n\n``Well, I kind of like cartoons Blaze.'' Red said, ``I am from Inkwell Isle after all.''\n\n``So, you're saying you'd like the pattern to feature cartoon characters?'' Blaze asked.\n\n``Yeah, any cartoon characters if you can.'' Red said, ``But I also like little teddy bears and fox patterns too.''\n\n``Okay, hmm!'' Blaze grunted as he summoned a diaper with those patterns on them for Red, and then he said, ``Here, how's this?''\n\n``Perfect.'' Red replied.\n\n``Wonderful,'' Blaze said, ``Let's get this on you.'' Blaze then lifted Red's legs up and slid the diaper under his bottom.\n\n``Blaze, once I'm diapered, who's gonna put my bed together while you're feeding me?'' Red asked.\n\n``Rosalina will.'' Blaze replied, ``In fact, it is probably already set up.''\n\n``Well, that's good,'' Red said, ``Because once I have my bottle, brush my teeth and put on my pajamas, I'll be ready to go to sleep, I'm really tired...'' Red then let out a yawn.\n\n``Well, that's good to hear.'' Blaze said as he was wrapping the diaper around Red's waist and taped it shut, then he said, ``Okie dokie buddy.''\n\nAfter Blaze helped Red to his feet, he took him back into his room where there was a bed made for him.\n\nWhen Red saw it, he asked, ``Is that my bed, Blaze...?''\n\n``Yep,'' Blaze replied, ``It's your bed that Rosalina set up for you.''\n\n``I love it!'' Red said, but then his stomach growled.\n\n``Okay, let's get that bottle ready for ya.'' Blaze said.\n\nRed sat down in a chair while he waited for Blaze to come back with his bottle of warm milk, and after a few moments, Blaze came back with Red's bottle filled with milk that he was heating with his hand that had a bit of fire coming from it.\n\n``I'm ready Blaze.'' Red said.\n\n``Okay buddy,'' Blaze said, sitting on the bed, ``Sit on my lap.'' Red did so, but then Blaze asked, ``Did you want to lay on my lap?'' \n\n``Do you think it would make me fall asleep easier?'' Red replied.\n\n``How do you want to drink your bottle?'' Blaze asked.\n\n``Well, I kind of like the idea of laying on your lap.'' Red said.\n\n``Like I'm feeding a baby in my arms, right?'' Blaze said.\n\n``Yeah, I guess so.'' Red replied, and then he laid down on Blaze's lap and opened his mouth so he could start feeding him, and Blaze put the nipple of the bottle in Red's mouth, and he began to suck on it, and when it was all done, Red felt his stomach and said, ``Blaze? I think I need to be burped...''\n\n``Yep.'' Blaze replied, and after a few moments, a loud burp came out of Red.\n\nAt this, Red said, ``Ahhh...'' and he yawned and snuggled on Blaze's shoulder.\n\n``There, that's a good boy.'' Blaze said, patting Red's back gently.\n\nThen Red yawned and said, ``Blaze? I'm sleepy...''\n\n``Okay then, buddy, time for bed.'' Blaze said.\n\nAfter Red brushed his teeth and changed into his pajamas, he walked with Blaze to his bed, and once on the bed, Red asked, ``Blaze? Could you tuck me in?''\n\nBlaze laid Red on his bed, took the covers and tucked them into him and said, ``How's that?''\n\n``Nice and comfy.'' Red replied.\n\n``Wonderful.'' Blaze said, patting Red's head, ``You have a good sleep.''\n\n``Good night, Blaze.'' Red said.\n\n``Good night, Red.'' Blaze said.\n\nRosalina then came up to Red, kissed his forehead and said, ``Goodnight Red.''\n\nAs soon as Blaze and Rosalina go to bed and go to sleep, Red fell fast asleep, and began to dream, but it wasn't a good dream; it was a horrible dream, a nightmare!\n\n``So, Red, are ya ready to join your parents in Hell?!'' The Devil said.\n\n``No! Please! Leave me alone! Go away!'' Red said, frightened.\n\n``Too late Red!'' The Devil said, ``You're mine now, and we're gonna have one HELL of a time!''\n\n``No, no, NOOOOO!!!!'' Red said.\n\nIn the real world, Red woke up screaming and crying, and he shouted, ``BLAAAAAAZE!!!''\n\nBlaze woke up startled, and he said, ``HUH!? WHAT IS IT RED?!''\n\n``Blaze!'' Red said, frightened, ``I had a nightmare!''\n\n``Oh.'' Blaze said, and then he went over to Red and sat on his bed, wrapping one his arms around Red's shoulders.\n\n``Blaze, honey?'' Rosalina said, ``Is everything okay? I heard a loud scream.''\n\n``Poor Red woke up from a nightmare.'' Blaze replied.\n\n``Uh-huh...'' Red said.\n\n``Have you checked him to see if he's wet?'' Rosalina asked.\n\n``How long has it been?'' Blaze asked, but as Blaze felt Red's diaper, it felt wet and squishy, and Red began to whimper, and then Blaze said, ``Okay, buddy, let's get you into a new diaper.'' With that, Blaze laid Red down on the bed and opened up his diaper.\n\n``Blaze?'' Red said, ``I'm sorry for waking you up, I guess I get so terrified from my nightmares that I end up peeing my diaper. Does this ever happen to your kids?''\n\n``Blaze, to tell you the truth, I didn't like combining those three prints into one diaper.'' Red said, ``Can I have just the cartoon characters this time?''\n\n``Sure thing, buddy.'' Blaze said, and then he summoned a new diaper with the cartoon character prints on it and said, ``How's this?''\n\nUpon seeing the new diaper, Red said, ``That's much better, Blaze.''\n\nBlaze then powders Red and taped the new diaper up, and said, ``There we go.''\n\n``Ahhh, nice, clean and smelling fresh.'' Red said, ``Thanks, Blaze, but can I tell you about my nightmare? It would make me feel better if I did.''\n\n``Sure, if you feel like it.'' Blaze replied.\n\n``Well,'' Red began, ``In my nightmare I was confronted by the Devil of my world, and he asked me if I was ready to join my parents in Inkwell Hell, but he wouldn't leave me alone, and worse yet, he grabbed me and I couldn't escape him!'' Red then started to cry and said, ``It was horrible!''\n\n``Shhh, it's okay.'' Blaze said, holding Red close, ``It was just a dream, it can't hurt you.''\n\n``Blaze?'' Red said, ``I kind of have a confession to make, I'm afraid of sleeping alone. Is that why my bed is in your room?''\n\n``Well, I didn't think about it when putting your bed in our room, but you said you didn't want to sleep with our kids, so the only other option that was a room was ours. Wouldn't want you sleeping in the kitchen or the bathroom, am I right?''\n\n``Yeah, I guess so.'' Red said, ``But Blaze, I'm too scared to go back to sleep, because I'm afraid of the nightmare coming back...''\n\n``Is there anything we can do to help you feel more comfortable going back to sleep?'' Blaze asked.\n\n``Sing me a song? Or read me a story?'' Red suggested.\n\n``Hmmm, I'm not the best singer,'' Blaze said, ``But maybe there is a book I can find you to read.''\n\n``How about The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle?'' Red suggested.\n\n``Ah yes, we do have that book, I'll go and get it, be right back.'' Blaze said, and Red waited for Blaze to come back and when he came back with the book he said, ``I have found it.''\n\n``Great, Blaze.'' Red said, and then Red got comfortable in his bed as Blaze opened the book to the first page.\n\n``In the light of the moon, a little egg lay on a leaf.'' Blaze read.\n\n``Go on.'' Red said.\n\n``On Sunday morning, the warm sun came up and - pop! - out of the egg came a tiny and very hungry caterpillar.'' Blaze read.\n\none\n\n``He started to look for some food.'' Blaze read\n\n``Go on.'' Red said.\n\n``On Monday, he ate through one apple, but he was still hungry.''\n\n``Wow.'' Red said.\n\n``On Tuesday, he at through two pears, but he was still hungry.'' \n\n``Oh boy!'' Red said.\n\n``On Wednesday, he ate through three plums, but he was still hungry.'' \n\n``Cool.'' Red said.\n\n``On Thursday, he ate through four strawberries, but he was still hungry.''\n\n``Amazing.'' Red said.\n\n``On Friday, he ate through five oranges, but he was still hungry.''\n\n``Still?'' Red said, ``That's one hungry caterpillar!''\n\n``Yep.'' Blaze said as he turned the page and began to read again, ``On Saturday, he ate through one piece of chocolate cake, one ice cream cone, one pickle, one slice of Swiss cheese, one slice of salami, one lollipop, one piece of cherry pie, one sausage, one cupcake, and one slice of watermelon. That night, he had a stomachache!''\n\n``Uh-oh.'' Red said as Blaze turned the page.\n\n``The very hungry caterpillar then ate through one green leaf. He started to feel better.''\n\n``Good for him.'' Red said.\n\n``Now the caterpillar was no longer small. He was a big, fat caterpillar.''\n\n``Wow.'' Red said, ``He's really big!''\n\n``He built a small house, called a cocoon around himself. He stayed inside for more than two weeks. Then he nibbled a small hole in the cocoon, pushed his way out and...''\n\n``I wonder what's happening...''\n\n``He was a beautiful butterfly!'' Blaze read, ``The end.''\n\n``That was a nice story Blaze.'' Red said as he began to yawn, ``I'm feeling sleepy again.''\n\n``Well, that's good.'' Blaze said, hugging Red, ``Okay buddy, try to sleep.''\n\n``Okay, Blaze.'' Red said, ``Goodnight.'' With that Blaze hopped back into bed and shut off the light.\n\nThis time, Red did not have another nightmare, and he slept soundly for the rest of the night, thinking about his friend, Blaze Heart and the fun he was going to have the next morning.\n\n",
"writing_bbcode_parsed": "InkTales Chapter 3
Chapter 3: Off to Care-A-Lot!
As Red and Blaze were flying in the sky toward his home, Red said, ``Blaze? I like flying in your cloud motorcycle! It's so much fun!''
``Glad you do,'' replied Blaze, ``But all good things must come to an end, because...'' Blaze then pointed to what looked like a big tower floating in the sky.
``We're here already?'' Red said, ``That was fast!''
``Well, it's still a bit of a distance,'' Blaze said, ``So enjoy the view before it gets bigger.''
``Okay,'' Red said, ``But Blaze, when we get there am I gonna have to take a bath before I go to sleep?''
``Only if you want to,'' Blaze said, ``It's up to you.'' He then patted Red's head.
``Okay Blaze.'' Red said, but as they got closer, Red noticed that the building was familiar to him, and he said, ``Hang on a minute, Blaze, isn't that the Comet Observatory from Super Mario Galaxy?''
Blaze then clicked his tongue while winking one eye to Red, and then he said, ``You got it, I do live here along with my wife Rosalina, my two assistants R.O.B. and Geno, along with our many children.''
``And let me guess, you have a shapeshifting Pokemon living with you too?'' Red asked.
``Shapeshifting Pokemon?'' Blaze said, ``Oh, you mean Rotom. Well, he doesn't so much shapeshift as just take the form of what item he possesses.''
``Oh, I see.'' Red said, ``By the way, Blaze, I'm sorry for cutting your visit to Inkwell Isle short. I hope you're not upset with me...''
``Pfff, naaah, it's fine. I needed to get back to my family anyway.'' Blaze replied.
``Well, that's good,'' Red said, ``But how long should we stay in Care-A-Lot before heading back to Inkwell Isle? I know it's gonna be up to me, but I don't want to go back so soon, do you Blaze?''
``We'll do whatever you feel like doing Red.'' Blaze replied.
``Well, okay Blaze.'' Red replied, but then there was a tinkling noise coming from Red.
``Hmmm, do I hear the sound of a leaky faucet?'' Blaze said.
At this Red whimpered and said, ``Blaze, that's me wetting my diaper....''
``Don't worry,'' Blaze said, ``We are nearly there.''
``Okay,'' Red said, ``But speaking of diapers Blaze, you wouldn't happen to have an adult size of those Soft Tush diapers, would you?''
``Don't worry, I do have some.'' Blaze replied.
``Thanks Blaze.'' Red said, ``I'm getting sick and tired of my Toonies diapers.''
``Why? What's wrong with them?'' Blaze asked.
``Nothing,'' Red replied, ``It's just that it's the only brand on Inkwell Isle, but it has no prints...''
``Be thankful you at least had them before you met me.'' Blaze said.
``Oh, I am thankful Blaze,'' Red replied, ``But I think it's time I moved on to a different diaper brand. Can you help me out of my seat?''
``Yeah.'' Blaze replied, and then he got out of the cloud motorcycle and grabbed Red under his armpits and lifting him up, said, ``Mmph! You're a big boy.''
``Yeah, I am.'' Red said, and once Blaze set Red down he said, ``Ahhh, now, how do we get inside?''
``It's all outside,'' Blaze said, ``But we do have places to go.'' Blaze said.
``Okay, so where are you gonna take me first?'' Red asked.
``Well, where would you like to go?'' Blaze replied.
``Wherever you'd like to take me, Blaze.'' Red said.
``Maybe back to my room so we can get you changed.'' Blaze replied.
``That's a good idea, Blaze,'' Red said, ``But do you think we can hold off the tour until the morning? I'm really tired...''
``Well, sure,'' Blaze replied, ``But we'd have to set up a bed for you, which won't be difficult.''
``Thanks, Blaze.'' Red replied.
As they walked toward Blaze's room, a familiar voice called to Blaze, and said, ``Hi hon, how was your trip to Inkwell Isle?''
``Oh, hello Rosalina,'' Blaze replied, ``My trip was pleasant. I made a new friend who will be staying with us tonight.''
``H-hi, I'm Red...'' Red said shyly.
``Awwww, well hello Red, I am Rosalina. I live in this place along with my husband and many children.'' Rosalina said.
``Nice to meet you.'' Red said, but then a ``prrrrrt'' sound came out of Red.
``Hmm, did you hear that noise?'' Rosalina asked.
``What noise?'' Blaze replied, ``I don't think I heard anything.''
Just then, there was a ``blrrrrt!'' sound coming from Red's diaper, and at this his ears drooped, and he said, ``Blaze...?''
``You need a change?'' Blaze said, whispering.
``Uh-huh...'' Red said, whispering, ``I think we should tell your wife the truth about me...''
``What's that smell?'' Rosalina asked.
``Want me to tell her or you?'' Blaze asked.
``You can tell her if you want,'' Red replied, ``I'm too nervous...''
``Tell me what?'' Rosalina asked.
``Red has a bit of an incontinence problem.'' Blaze said.
``Really?'' Rosalina asked.
``Yeah, it's a long story, but I'd rather not talk about it...'' Red replied.
``Well, that's fine, sweetie,'' Rosalina said, ``You can tell me in your own time.''
``Yep, my wife and I are very understanding.'' Blaze said.
``Thanks Blaze, thanks Rosalina.'' Red replied, ``Also, do you think it would be best if you put me to bed with a bottle? I'm still kind of hungry...'' Red's stomach then growled.
``Sure, I suppose I could do that.'' Blaze said, ``Come with me.''
``Okay Blaze.'' Red said, and then he followed Blaze.
As they walked into Blaze's bedroom, Blaze said, ``Do you want to sleep in here or maybe with my cubs?''
``Well, maybe when I'm in my baby form I might want to sleep with your cubs.'' Red replied, but then he paused and said, ``But what if I have a bad dream...?''
``You'll be fine, my sweetie.'' Blaze said.
``Okay Blaze...'' Red said, but then Red's stomach growled again, and he said, ``But after my diaper is changed, can you feed me my bottle? I'm really hungry. You don't have to use the bottles you have here, I have my own.''
``Well, sure.'' Blaze replied, ``They're too small for you.''
``Okay, but just so you know, my bottles are in my diaper bag.'' Red said, ``It also has fox formula mix for adults and babies.''
``Okay, buddy.'' Blaze said.
When Red saw the changing table, he laid down on it and said, ``Blaze? I'm sorry about my stomach, I guess I have the appetite of a baby...''
``No worries,'' Blaze replied, ``Though I don't think that table is the right size for you, it's for young ones.''
``Okay...'' Red said, getting off the changing table, ``How about your bathroom?''
``I can change you on my bed.'' Blaze said.
``Alright.'' Red said, ``Blaze? Do you think I have the digestive system of a baby? I mean, I poop my diaper more often than a normal adult uses the bathroom, don't I?''
``Sure, I guess you do.'' Blaze replied.
``I thought so...'' Red said, ``But do you think I'd need to see a doctor? I mean, most adults my age don't have the digestive system of a baby, and they certainly don't have incontinence problems either.''
``No,'' Blaze replied, ``But I don't think you'd need to see a doctor about that if you know you're incontinent.''
``Thanks, Blaze.'' Red said, and then he sighed and said, ``I'm sorry, I guess sometimes I wonder if I'm not normal ever since the incident that got me incontinent happened, and also the real reason I wanted to be babied is because I like it when someone babies me, but I never had anyone to do it for me, and because it helps me cope with wearing diapers...''
``Don't fret it too much, buddy.'' Blaze said, patting Red's head.
``Thanks, Blaze,'' Red said, ``I think I'm ready to get my diaper changed now.''
``Okay then,'' Blaze said, ``Hop on the bed.''
Red took his overalls off, and then laid down on Blaze's bed, and then he said, ``Blaze? Do you think me being babied will get me off to a better start in life?''
``I don't know if I can answer that question,'' Blaze replied, ``All I can say is, be happy in the moment and things will probably get better for you.''
``I'll try to be happy Blaze,'' Red said, ``But I know I can't change the past. As someone once said, `You gotta put your past behind you.'''
``It is best not to dwell on it and let it bother you.'' Blaze said as he started to open up Red's diaper.
``Blaze, about that tour of your home, do you think we can do it after breakfast tomorrow?'' Red asked.
``Yes, we could do that.'' Blaze replied as he opened up Red's diaper.
``Also, can we put my regression on hold until after the tour, Blaze?'' Red asked, ``I'm probably gonna end up telling your kids my story before breakfast, aren't I?''
``I don't know,'' Blaze said, ``Are you going to tell them?''
``Do you think I should, Blaze?'' Red asked, ``I don't know if your kids can handle it.''
``Oh, trust me,'' Blaze said, ``My cubs have been through many a trial.''
``Really?'' Red asked.
``Oh yes,'' Blaze replied, ``My children have been through many challenges throughout their young lives.''
``I see.'' Red said, ``But Blaze, even though I'm an adult, I like little kid shows...'' Red then blushed.
``So do I.'' Blaze said, taking a wipe and cleaning Red's bottom off.
``Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one Blaze.'' Red said, ``Care to tell me which ones are your favorite?''
``I have many shows.'' Blaze said, ``T.O.T.S., Daniel Tiger, Dragon Tales, Sagwa, Zoboomafoo, Wild Kratts, Let's Go Luna, and Martha Speaks, just to name a few.''
``Do you think we could visit Dragon Tales' world or Daniel Tiger's world, Blaze?'' Red asked.
``I don't know how to get there.'' Blaze replied.
``Oh...'' Red said, ``But can I tell you my favorite kid shows?''
``Of course.'' Blaze said as he was getting the baby powder.
``Well, there's Thomas and Friends, Dinosaur Train, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Dragon Tales, and Zoboomafoo.'' Red said, ``Those are my main favorites.''
``Sounds to me like you and I have the same favorites too.'' Blaze said as he began powdering Red's bottom and crotch area.
``Oh, and I almost forgot Blaze,'' Red said, ``I also like that show with the baby animals where you learn words and stuff. What's it called?''
``I suppose that could be a lot of different shows,'' Blaze said, ``But the one I know about that I like is on Netflix called Word Party.''
``Yeah, that's the one I'm talking about.'' Red said, ``But what kinds of kid shows do your kids like?''
``There are too many shows for me to list.'' Blaze replied.
``Maybe I could ask them myself when I meet them tomorrow?'' Red suggested.
``Yeah, you could do that.'' Agreed Blaze.
``Is that a Soft Tush adult size diaper you're putting under me Blaze?'' Red asked.
``Yeah, I made one with my tummy symbol for you.'' Blaze replied as he began to wrap the diaper around Red's waist.
``Blaze?'' Red said, ``Would you let me walk around in just a diaper regardless of form or as a baby only? I'm sorry for asking all these questions...''
``It's up to you.'' Blaze replied.
``Thanks Blaze.'' Red said, and then his stomach growled.
``You ready for that bottle?'' Blaze asked.
``Yeah, Blaze.'' Red replied.
``Okay then,'' Blaze said, ``Where is your bottle?''
``In my diaper bag.'' Red replied, and then he went over to his diaper bag to get his bottle and some adult fox formula mix.
``So, you want this stuff instead of milk?'' Blaze asked.
``Oh, wait Blaze, you're right,'' Red said, ``Maybe I should save that for after breakfast. A bottle of warm milk sounds good to me.''
``Are you sure?'' Blaze asked.
``Well, it actually depends on when you feed your babies their formula,'' Red replied, ``I'd like mine to be timed with that if that's okay with you.''
``Fine with me,'' Blaze said, ``I'll go and get some milk.''
``Wait, Blaze!'' Red said.
``What is it Red?'' Blaze asked, ``What's wrong?''
``Maybe I should take my bath first before I have my bottle?'' Red suggested.
``Well, sure.'' Blaze said, ``Would you rather bathe first then bottle, or bottle then bath?''
``Well, I think bathing first might be better for me,'' Red said, ``Because if I have the bottle before then, I might get more tired, won't I?''
``Probably, can't say for sure.'' Blaze replied.
``So maybe I should have my bath before you feed me?'' Red said.
``Hmmm, probably.'' Blaze said, ``Let's go to the bathroom.''
``Okay Blaze,'' Red said, ``But due to my incontinence issues, should I go potty beforehand or do you think I'll be fine?''
``Don't know if you'll be able to tell if you can go or not.'' Blaze said.
``Well, since I pooped a few moments ago, I probably might pee soon on the way to the bathroom.'' Red said, ``I never can tell with my bladder and bowels.''
``Well, we can sit you on the toilet and I could try my potty-training technique.'' Blaze suggested.
``No Blaze, I don't think it'd work.'' Red said, ``The doctors back in Inkwell Isle said that no conventional potty-training method would work on me, and my chances of ever being potty-trained are very, very slim.''
``So, even if I whispered "psss" in your ear, it wouldn?t work?'' Blaze asked.
``No Blaze, nothing will ever work for me...'' Red said, sighing sadly, ``I'm stuck forever...''
``Don't you fret buddy.'' Blaze said reassuringly, ``You're great just as you are.''
``Thanks, Blaze.'' Red said, but then there was a tinkling noise coming from him.
``Oh, sounds like you had to go now.'' Blaze said.
``Uh-huh...'' Red said, ``Besides, you're gonna put me in a fresh diaper after my bath anyway, right?''
``Of course.'' Blaze replied.
``Thanks, Blaze.'' Red said, ``I think I'm ready to go to the bathroom to take my bath now.''
``Okay buddy.'' Blaze said, and soon enough they arrived at the bathroom.
Once inside the bathroom, Red laid himself down so Blaze could take his wet diaper off of him, and Blaze pulled off the straps and removed the diaper from underneath him.
Once done, Blaze said, ``Okay buddy, ready for the tub?''
``Yes, Blaze.'' Red replied.
``What do you think of our bathroom?'' Blaze asked.
``I love it, Blaze!'' Red replied, ``It looks amazing!''
``Yep,'' said Blaze, ``Now let's get you in.''
``Okay, Blaze.'' Red said, and then he put his arms out to Blaze for him to pick him up, and then Blaze picked him up and put him in the tub.
``So, when are you gonna start cleaning me?'' Red asked.
``Do you want me to scrub you now?'' Blaze replied.
``Yes please.'' Red said, and with that, Blaze grabbed a soap bar and started to scrub Red's body with it, and upon being scrubbed, Red giggled and said, ``That tickles, Blaze!''
``Oh, sorry,'' Blaze said, ``Did you want me to loosen a bit?''
``Yeah,'' Red said, ``Sorry Blaze.''
``Sorry,'' Blaze said, ``But I want to make sure you are all clean and smell good, that's all.''
``Okay Blaze, I'm sorry.'' Red said, ``I'll try to stay still. Am I a bad boy...?''
``Pfff, no you're not.'' Blaze replied, ``Just relax and I'll go easy on the scrubbing
``Okay Blaze,'' Red said, ``But to be honest with you, I don't want to be a freeloader, so I was wondering if I can still be helpful to you and your family even in my baby form.''
``I suppose you could if you wanted to.'' Blaze replied.
``Thanks, Blaze.'' Red said, ``By the way, although I'm an adult, I still sleep with a plush fox that my parents gave me...''
``That's fine.'' Blaze said, ``So do I.''
``I'm sorry for interrupting.'' Red said, ``You can finish bathing me now.''
``Okay.'' Blaze said, and he continued to scrub Red's body, and once Red's bath was finished, Red put his arms out to be picked up, and then Blaze pulled him out of the tub.
Upon being pulled out of the tub, Red was put in a towel, and he said, ``Diaper time Blaze?''
``Not until I dry you off first.'' Blaze said, and then he grabbed another towel and wrapped it around Red's body.
``It feels good to be clean Blaze.'' Red said, ``I haven't had a bath that nice in a long time.''
``Daawww, poor baby.'' Blaze said sympathetically, and he hugged Red in his fluffy towel.
``Thanks, Blaze.'' Red said, ``And Blaze, remember that ``prrrrrt'' sound that came out of me earlier?''
``Uhh yeah,'' Blaze said, ``That meant you pooped, right?''
``Well, yeah,'' Red said, ``But what if it happens to me again after my bottle-feeding?''
``Then we'll just change you,'' Blaze said, ``What's to worry about?''
``Oh, right...'' Red said, ``You can go ahead and finish drying me off.''Di
Blaze patted, dried and rub dried Red, and then he said, ``How's that?''
``Ahhh, much better.'' Red said, and then he laid down.
``Now then, are you ready for your diaper?'' Blaze asked.
``Yes, Blaze.'' Red replied.
``Okay, then,'' Blaze said, ``Let's take you back to my room.'' Blaze then picked Red up and started holding him in the towel.
As they walked back to Blaze's room, Red said, ``Blaze, I like it when you hold me like this.'' Red said, and Blaze smiled at Red as they walked to his room.
``Blaze?'' Red said, ``What kind of prints were on that Soft Tush diaper you put on me last time?''
``I can't remember.'' Blaze said, ``Did you want a particular pattern on your diaper?''
``Well, maybe I could try some of them to see which ones I like best?'' Red said.
``Or I could customize one from my tummy symbol by your request?'' Blaze suggested.
``Well, I kind of like cartoons Blaze.'' Red said, ``I am from Inkwell Isle after all.''
``So, you're saying you'd like the pattern to feature cartoon characters?'' Blaze asked.
``Yeah, any cartoon characters if you can.'' Red said, ``But I also like little teddy bears and fox patterns too.''
``Okay, hmm!'' Blaze grunted as he summoned a diaper with those patterns on them for Red, and then he said, ``Here, how's this?''
``Perfect.'' Red replied.
``Wonderful,'' Blaze said, ``Let's get this on you.'' Blaze then lifted Red's legs up and slid the diaper under his bottom.
``Blaze, once I'm diapered, who's gonna put my bed together while you're feeding me?'' Red asked.
``Rosalina will.'' Blaze replied, ``In fact, it is probably already set up.''
``Well, that's good,'' Red said, ``Because once I have my bottle, brush my teeth and put on my pajamas, I'll be ready to go to sleep, I'm really tired...'' Red then let out a yawn.
``Well, that's good to hear.'' Blaze said as he was wrapping the diaper around Red's waist and taped it shut, then he said, ``Okie dokie buddy.''
After Blaze helped Red to his feet, he took him back into his room where there was a bed made for him.
When Red saw it, he asked, ``Is that my bed, Blaze...?''
``Yep,'' Blaze replied, ``It's your bed that Rosalina set up for you.''
``I love it!'' Red said, but then his stomach growled.
``Okay, let's get that bottle ready for ya.'' Blaze said.
Red sat down in a chair while he waited for Blaze to come back with his bottle of warm milk, and after a few moments, Blaze came back with Red's bottle filled with milk that he was heating with his hand that had a bit of fire coming from it.
``I'm ready Blaze.'' Red said.
``Okay buddy,'' Blaze said, sitting on the bed, ``Sit on my lap.'' Red did so, but then Blaze asked, ``Did you want to lay on my lap?''
``Do you think it would make me fall asleep easier?'' Red replied.
``How do you want to drink your bottle?'' Blaze asked.
``Well, I kind of like the idea of laying on your lap.'' Red said.
``Like I'm feeding a baby in my arms, right?'' Blaze said.
``Yeah, I guess so.'' Red replied, and then he laid down on Blaze's lap and opened his mouth so he could start feeding him, and Blaze put the nipple of the bottle in Red's mouth, and he began to suck on it, and when it was all done, Red felt his stomach and said, ``Blaze? I think I need to be burped...''
``Yep.'' Blaze replied, and after a few moments, a loud burp came out of Red.
At this, Red said, ``Ahhh...'' and he yawned and snuggled on Blaze's shoulder.
``There, that's a good boy.'' Blaze said, patting Red's back gently.
Then Red yawned and said, ``Blaze? I'm sleepy...''
``Okay then, buddy, time for bed.'' Blaze said.
After Red brushed his teeth and changed into his pajamas, he walked with Blaze to his bed, and once on the bed, Red asked, ``Blaze? Could you tuck me in?''
Blaze laid Red on his bed, took the covers and tucked them into him and said, ``How's that?''
``Nice and comfy.'' Red replied.
``Wonderful.'' Blaze said, patting Red's head, ``You have a good sleep.''
``Good night, Blaze.'' Red said.
``Good night, Red.'' Blaze said.
Rosalina then came up to Red, kissed his forehead and said, ``Goodnight Red.''
As soon as Blaze and Rosalina go to bed and go to sleep, Red fell fast asleep, and began to dream, but it wasn't a good dream; it was a horrible dream, a nightmare!
``So, Red, are ya ready to join your parents in Hell?!'' The Devil said.
``No! Please! Leave me alone! Go away!'' Red said, frightened.
``Too late Red!'' The Devil said, ``You're mine now, and we're gonna have one HELL of a time!''
``No, no, NOOOOO!!!!'' Red said.
In the real world, Red woke up screaming and crying, and he shouted, ``BLAAAAAAZE!!!''
Blaze woke up startled, and he said, ``HUH!? WHAT IS IT RED?!''
``Blaze!'' Red said, frightened, ``I had a nightmare!''
``Oh.'' Blaze said, and then he went over to Red and sat on his bed, wrapping one his arms around Red's shoulders.
``Blaze, honey?'' Rosalina said, ``Is everything okay? I heard a loud scream.''
``Poor Red woke up from a nightmare.'' Blaze replied.
``Uh-huh...'' Red said.
``Have you checked him to see if he's wet?'' Rosalina asked.
``How long has it been?'' Blaze asked, but as Blaze felt Red's diaper, it felt wet and squishy, and Red began to whimper, and then Blaze said, ``Okay, buddy, let's get you into a new diaper.'' With that, Blaze laid Red down on the bed and opened up his diaper.
``Blaze?'' Red said, ``I'm sorry for waking you up, I guess I get so terrified from my nightmares that I end up peeing my diaper. Does this ever happen to your kids?''
``Blaze, to tell you the truth, I didn't like combining those three prints into one diaper.'' Red said, ``Can I have just the cartoon characters this time?''
``Sure thing, buddy.'' Blaze said, and then he summoned a new diaper with the cartoon character prints on it and said, ``How's this?''
Upon seeing the new diaper, Red said, ``That's much better, Blaze.''
Blaze then powders Red and taped the new diaper up, and said, ``There we go.''
``Ahhh, nice, clean and smelling fresh.'' Red said, ``Thanks, Blaze, but can I tell you about my nightmare? It would make me feel better if I did.''
``Sure, if you feel like it.'' Blaze replied.
``Well,'' Red began, ``In my nightmare I was confronted by the Devil of my world, and he asked me if I was ready to join my parents in Inkwell Hell, but he wouldn't leave me alone, and worse yet, he grabbed me and I couldn't escape him!'' Red then started to cry and said, ``It was horrible!''
``Shhh, it's okay.'' Blaze said, holding Red close, ``It was just a dream, it can't hurt you.''
``Blaze?'' Red said, ``I kind of have a confession to make, I'm afraid of sleeping alone. Is that why my bed is in your room?''
``Well, I didn't think about it when putting your bed in our room, but you said you didn't want to sleep with our kids, so the only other option that was a room was ours. Wouldn't want you sleeping in the kitchen or the bathroom, am I right?''
``Yeah, I guess so.'' Red said, ``But Blaze, I'm too scared to go back to sleep, because I'm afraid of the nightmare coming back...''
``Is there anything we can do to help you feel more comfortable going back to sleep?'' Blaze asked.
``Sing me a song? Or read me a story?'' Red suggested.
``Hmmm, I'm not the best singer,'' Blaze said, ``But maybe there is a book I can find you to read.''
``How about The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle?'' Red suggested.
``Ah yes, we do have that book, I'll go and get it, be right back.'' Blaze said, and Red waited for Blaze to come back and when he came back with the book he said, ``I have found it.''
``Great, Blaze.'' Red said, and then Red got comfortable in his bed as Blaze opened the book to the first page.
``In the light of the moon, a little egg lay on a leaf.'' Blaze read.
``Go on.'' Red said.
``On Sunday morning, the warm sun came up and - pop! - out of the egg came a tiny and very hungry caterpillar.'' Blaze read.
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``He started to look for some food.'' Blaze read
``Go on.'' Red said.
``On Monday, he ate through one apple, but he was still hungry.''
``Wow.'' Red said.
``On Tuesday, he at through two pears, but he was still hungry.''
``Oh boy!'' Red said.
``On Wednesday, he ate through three plums, but he was still hungry.''
``Cool.'' Red said.
``On Thursday, he ate through four strawberries, but he was still hungry.''
``Amazing.'' Red said.
``On Friday, he ate through five oranges, but he was still hungry.''
``Still?'' Red said, ``That's one hungry caterpillar!''
``Yep.'' Blaze said as he turned the page and began to read again, ``On Saturday, he ate through one piece of chocolate cake, one ice cream cone, one pickle, one slice of Swiss cheese, one slice of salami, one lollipop, one piece of cherry pie, one sausage, one cupcake, and one slice of watermelon. That night, he had a stomachache!''
``Uh-oh.'' Red said as Blaze turned the page.
``The very hungry caterpillar then ate through one green leaf. He started to feel better.''
``Good for him.'' Red said.
``Now the caterpillar was no longer small. He was a big, fat caterpillar.''
``Wow.'' Red said, ``He's really big!''
``He built a small house, called a cocoon around himself. He stayed inside for more than two weeks. Then he nibbled a small hole in the cocoon, pushed his way out and...''
``I wonder what's happening...''
``He was a beautiful butterfly!'' Blaze read, ``The end.''
``That was a nice story Blaze.'' Red said as he began to yawn, ``I'm feeling sleepy again.''
``Okay, Blaze.'' Red said, ``Goodnight.'' With that Blaze hopped back into bed and shut off the light.
This time, Red did not have another nightmare, and he slept soundly for the rest of the night, thinking about his friend, Blaze Heart and the fun he was going to have the next morning.
