On one of the busiest bus-stands of Pune, lived two dog bestfriends named Sky and Fyi. Sky and Fyi did everything together.. Be it finding food, running away from stone-throwing people or protecting their territory from other dogs, they always had each other’s back.

Throughout the day, they would overcome hundreds of challenges. But at mid-night, when the city slept, Sky and Fyi would have the time of their life and play like there was no tomorrow.. They would run on the empty streets, find random things like – torn shoes, ripped clothes, brooms, broken toys etc etc and just play for hours.

Sky and Fyi shared everything with each other, except their favourite chicken bones. For those, they would fight with each other like hell.

One mid-night, after a long, stressful day, Sky and Fyi started playing with an abandoned yellow ball (Fun fact: Dogs can see only 2 colors- Blue and Yellow). Sky tossed the ball in the middle of the street and just when Fyi ran to catch it, a speeding vehicle came out of nowhere, hit Fyi and sped away.

Sky rushed towards Fyi but Fyi had an immense difficulty moving. With tears in his eyes Sky whined and barked circling Fyi. It seemed as if Sky was requesting Fyi to just stand up somehow. He ran and got the yellow ball still Fyi didn’t move. Sky then got the hidden chicken bones and kept them in front of Fyi’s mouth and still there was no response.

Sky kept whining and barking, expecting him to get up. Next morning the garbage-collectors saw Fyi and realized he was dead.. they called a van and got him picked up.

In front of Sky’s eyes, the van came and took Fyi away. Sky got very upset and didn’t know how to react. He just sat there for hours without having any food or water.

Days passed, weeks passed, Sky was still searching for Fyi. The playful mid-nights had now changed into lonely nights for Sky. Frustrated, he started running behind every vehicle that passed by..

One night, Sky saw the vehicle that had hit Fyi. Sky started sprinting behind it. He ran, ran and ran, but the car disappeared. Sky stopped and realised he had reached a new area. As he was exhausted, he considered sleeping there for the night.

Next morning, Sky anxiously woke up hearing a vehicle’s sound. As usual, he ran and barked at the vehicle. But this time, the vehicle stopped and a guy got down from it. From different directions, 4 dogs came running, jumping and wagging their tails to the guy.. The guy started petting the dogs and one-by-one gave them food. He then looked at Sky and said, “Hi new-comer, why do you look so scared? Come here, have some food.”

Sky could not trust this guy but he had not eaten anything since his best-friend died. Sensing Sky’s fear, the guy stepped back and waited for Sky to eat. Slowly, Sky moved towards the food and gently took a bite. He had never eaten such delicious food ever in his life.. For the first time, Sky ate to the fullest. The guy smiled and said, “My god, since how long have you not eaten properly?” Sky’s feelings towards the guy suddenly changed. He also started wagging his tail at him.

Sky liked this new place. The 4 dogs were also quite friendly. For the next few months Sky stayed there. Every morning, the guy would come and feed all the dogs. Soon the new area became Sky’s home. He not only became friends with 4 dogs but also the guy. From an angry irritated dog Sky transformed into one of the most loveable dogs of that area.

Sky had finally moved-on from Fyi’s death.

Now, at mid-nights, Sky plays with his new gang. They run on the empty streets, play with broken toys and sometimes, they run behind vehicles too but not in anger.. just for fun and in playful memories of Fyi.

That was the story of Sky of Fyi.. If you’re also stuck on some draining emotion like Sky; just move on.. Some transformation is awaiting for you on the other side..
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