Truth in Advertising
by dinkydow
Long elegant fingers wielded the scalpel with a surgeon's precision, severing the appendage from each animal's body. He devoured the tails raw, licking his fingers.
When all were ready for the transplant, the pseudo-surgeon dabbed a fluffy white ball into a dish of syrup and then cemented it onto each body. A bandana smoothed any imperfections.
Finally, three rabbits whose white posteriors contrasted with smooth chocolaty pelts awaited their fates.
"Sir?"
Blue eyes accused him of the unthinkable.
"See?" Jack brandished the empty bunny-box and pointed to its brand-name.
"Peter Cottontail," he read.
"It was mislabeled, so I fixed it."
The End
Original Header Information:
Title: "Truth In Advertising"
Author: Dinkydow
Spoilers: None
Summary: He was only trying to do the right thing and was innocent of any crime.
Rating: Anyone can read it.
Length: exactly 100 words
Disclaimer: Nope, don't have the rights, someone else does. Don't sue.
Comments: Use the word "cottontail" in a drabble. Thanks to Jolene for the early-morning beta. This is in lieu of sending an actual Chocolate Bunny (or Jack) to all of you. Happy Easter!
