S1 E24: The Dark Lord's Return

Chapter 1

Second's POV

Second was walking around the town of Stickville with a pep in his step. It was such a beautiful day outside that he decided to enjoy going on a walk. Passing by the pet store, he waved to Mr Cedar who was holding three dogs on some leashes.

"Hello Second," he greeted, "How are you doing this fine day?"

"Pretty good," Second said while the dogs excitedly jumped on him, "Are you walking the dogs."

"Yep. We just finished taking a nice stroll around the park and now I'm about to give these pups some water."

"Well I'll let you get to that then," Second smiled, "Goodbye."

Second continued his walk until a food truck stopped next to him. The window rolled down to reveal Mr. Hickory.

"Hey Second," said Mr. Hickory, "I've been meaning to give this to you."

He handed Second a coupon to his restaurant.

"It's 'buy one, get one free'. You can use it next time to stop by my restaurant."

"Oh wow! Thanks Mr. Hickory."

"No problem," said Mr. Hickory as he honks a goodbye.

Second felt something hit his feet and looked down to see a soccer ball beside me.

"Second!" shouted Mocha who was with the rest of his siblings, "Can you please give us back our ball?"

"Sure!" Second said, kicking the ball back to the sticklings.

"Thanks!"

I should probably head back to the house now.

A melody reached Second's ears and he followed it to an ice cream truck.

Right after I get some ice cream.

He got in line only to be tapped on the shoulder. Turning around, he saw Mango behind him.

"Hi Second! You're getting ice cream too?"

"You bet!"

Mango gave a light chuckle before turning his gaze to the other sticks.

"You know it's funny how months ago these same sticks would be scared of you because of your appearance, now everyone likes you."

"Crazy what can happen when you get to know a stick," Second agreed, "Although sometimes..."

"Sometimes what?"

"Sometimes I wonder what I am."

Mango tilted his head, giving Second a confused look. "What do you mean? You're a stick."

"You don't have to be polite about it. I know I'm not like the others. It's just a question I've had for a long time."

Mango looked at him kindly. "Maybe one day you'll find the answer but for now, be grateful for what you have."

Second and Mango grabbed their ice creams but Second felt his phone ring. It was Blue.

"Hello?"

"Second? You need to come back to the house right now."

"Why? What's wrong?"

"I'll explain when you get here."

"Ok. I'm on my way now."

He hangs up and looks apologetic at Mango.

"Sorry Mango, gotta run."

Mango waved goodbye as Second rushed back to the house.