Another Day, another bone: Fools Routine

  Sorry guys, this is going to be my last fan fic in awhile. My parents want me to pull up my grades, so after this fan fic I'm going to be off for a long while. I'm really sorry, but at least I can get this one in. Enjoy!

  Charlie was awake early. He yawned and rubbed his eyes, looking out the window. It was still dark out. He grumbled a bit about why he was awake and laid back on the couch, trying to doze back off. He lay there awhile, twisting and turning, trying to figure out why he was awake in the first place. Five minutes passed... Then ten... Then fifteen...
  The mix suddenly sat up, grinning mischievously. Now he remembered. It was his favorite day of the year: April Fools day. He got up slowly  and tip toe'd over to a closet, checking to make sure Itchy was still asleep before he opened it, then did so, still grinning. Inside were different pranks for such an occasion. From buckets to fill with water, all the way down to a joy buzzer.
  Charlie went in and started picking his best stuff to use today. He started with a bucket, going into the kitchen and filling it slowly with water so he wouldn't wake the other two. It was agonizing moment after moment because it was so slow so it could stay quiet. After it was full he took it up to Zero's room, sneaking in. He placed the bucket on the headboard and got a string.
  The mix tied the string loosely around the pure breeds paw, tieing the other end on the bucket handle, trying not to snicker. He then snuck back out, up towards Itchy's room. He was carrying a bag of feathers, grease, and a skate. He placed everything stratigetically. He quickly closed the door and laughed under his breath.
  Everything was perfect. Charlie quickly went back to his room, then lay back on the couch, waiting for the mayhem to begin. He tried to stay awake, but his eyes slowly drooped down. Now that he had nothing to do he was so tired... And dozed off.

 About three hours later, Zero rolled over and his paw dragged the bucket full of water onto him, soaking him.
  "GAH! What the heck?!" He sat up, looking down at his drenched fur. He hopped off the bed and shook himself, wondering what on earth happened. He looked around the room and saw nobody.
  "Who poured water on me?" He asked aloud, walking forward a bit and hearing a dragging sound behind him. He looked, and saw the bucket, and the string. He followed the string with his eyes all the way to his front forepaw. He saw the loop tied around it.
  Then he heard a yelp of surprise from Itchy's room, then got the loop off his paw and ran up. He saw Itchy in the hall on his back, covered with grease and feathers.
  "What happened Itchy?" Zero asked, helping him up.
  "Charlie happened... It's April Fools, and he always pulls this stuff on me. You were just a bonus so he gave you an easier one it seems." Itchy said, seeing that Zero was dripping wet. "I thought that since someone new lived in the building he wouldn't do anything this year."
  "So what does that mean?"
  "Means that we can expect more pranks all day..." Itchy said with a look of despair. Zero thought for a moment.
  "I think the old mutt may still be asleep..."
  "So?"
  "So... We give him a taste of his own medicine." Zero said, smiling craftily. Itchy thought for a moment then grinned.
  "Thinking what I'm thinking?" All the small dog got in reply was a simple nod.

  It was another two hours before the mix woke up, stretching. He looked at the clock and perked his ears. No noise...
  "Must still be asleep. Perfect." He muttered to himself, grinning. He hopped off the couch... And promptly slid on grease.
  "Gah! What's going on?!" He shouted, sliding out the door and down the stairs... Which had been padded with pillows so Charlie wouldn't get to injured. At the bottom of the stairs he slid out the door, and right into a garbage pile. Zero and Itchy were watching from the window.
  "Give me some paw Itch. I think the mutt learned his lesson." The black dog said, holding up a paw for a high-five. Itchy gave it.
  "At least for today anyway. I have a feeling that he'll wanna get us back tomorrow, even if it isn't April Fools."
  "Least we know what to expect tomorrow. For now, we'll enjoy a laugh." Zero replied, picking up a bucket full of grease while Itchy picked up a bucket full of feathers. As soon as Charlie poked his head out of the pile, looking dazed, they poured their buckets on him. They got their laugh.

  The pranks went on throughout the day like a war. Charlie pretended truce with the two and all three shook paws... With Zero and Itchy getting zapped by joy buzzers. Later Zero and Itchy got the mix back by giving him a fake love-letter from Sasha in retort. Charlie was NOT happy...
  This went on through the day, one prank to another. Charlie got the duo, and the duo got the mix back. Each prank was slightly more hectic than the next. Eventually they went their separate ways, Zero and Itchy into the Fleabite, Charlie to his favorite gambling spot down the street, taking a break from the other. Sasha came up to them, carrying glasses of water.
  "You two look tired, what's been happening?"
  "Charlie and his April Fools gig." Itchy replied while Zero took a drink.
  "We've been at each other all day. Charlie got the last shot so far, but we're determined." The black dog said, taking another big gulp of water. "We're going to get the last shot before the day is done." The Irish Setter shook her head.
  "You're gonna be hard pressed to do it then. Charlie doesn't give up easily because he's stubborn. But apparently you two are also." Two pairs of ears flattened against two certain head. "... However, I think I can help you."
  "Seriously? Why would you help us if you don't mind me asking boss."
  "Less of the 'boss' Zero"
  "But it was only once-"
  "And last time. Anyway, I want to help because Charlie hasn't paid his tab like he promised and today is the perfect opportunity. Now, here's what we'll do..."

  It was 11:50 that night, April Fools was almost over. Charlie thought he was in the clear. He hadn't been bugged by the rest of the day. He tried to stay up just in case, but his natural laziness kicked in. He fell asleep. That's when the duo made their move.
  It was the simplest gag ever, and yet they knew it would be the last. 11:55... They poured whip cream into Charlie's open paw and Itchy pulled a feather out of the cushion. He started tickling Charlie's nosetip. As predicted, he scratched it, spreading it all over his muzzle.
  Though out of nowhere a small stone hit Charlie's side from somewhere, which caused him to lash out instinctively, hitting Itchy and Zero's muzzles. They looked surprise and looked behind them. Standing there was Sasha with a slingshot.
  "And I bet you two didn't realize that I would be the winner here." She said, turning and leaving... Right at midnight so nobody else could do anything. Zero looked at Itchy.
  "I guess we've been had."
  "Would you two care to explain why I have whipped cream all over my muzzle?" They heard Charlie ask from behind them. They turned back and looked at him. When they all saw each others faces, looking from one to the other, with whipped cream on all their muzzles, they all couldn't help busting out laughing. The trio may have lost, but they had the last laugh.

  Special note from the author, aka Jordan (Half Fursona, half character depending on scenario. For now, Fursona):
  April Fools everybody! I was kidding about the grounding thing, however I do not deny that I need to pull my grades up. But hey, when you can write awesome fan-fics like this, who needs good grades? (kidding obviously) I hope you guys enjoyed this prank-filled fan fic. I hope you enjoy my future ones. And I hope you support me throughout all my writing. And check out my announcement on my fic profile!