Chapter V.

    It had been a few weeks now since the initial arrival at Matilda’s doorstep.  If anybody were there to witness what she looked like now as compared to back then, they would have said they were two completely different people.

    Annie had now acquired a fair amount of baby fat.  She hadn’t gotten to the point of chubby or pudgy, but she certainly appeared a little bit more well-rounded than the scrawny, bony girl that had been caught blacked out on the road so long ago.

    Matilda had spared no expense in ensuring that her little girl received very yummy things for her meals, indulging her with sweets and baked goods that Matilda made for her every day.

    The only time when it didn’t seem like Annie was sampling her motherly bear’s baking was when she was told to spread out the crumbly cookies and treats in the back garden, where the two would watch the birds, rabbits, squirrels, and other forest creatures hop up and nibble on the treats. 

    In addition to her change in physical appearance, her demeanor was now nothing like the punk, rebellious, and toxic personality of her former self.

    She cooed with delight at anything sparkly or colorful, getting excited and happy when she saw her favorite mother bear in the world, Matilda.

    Annie had gotten to the point where not only did she use her diapers, she needed them desperately as she would often be found tinkling softly into the front of her diapers, wetting almost within minutes of having been changed into soft, fresh ones.

    In addition to having absolutely no bladder control, she had also developed a habit of leaving ‘little stinky presents’ as Matilda affectionately referred to them in the seat of her diapers several times a day.

    There was no trace of potty training or nastiness left in the girl, Matilda was incredibly proud that her little magically hypnotized subject had been successfully rehabilitated. 

    Annie was a sweet, adorable oversized toddler whose interests no longer seemed to be around getting trashed and sleeping with strangers.  She was more interested in making sure all of her stuffed animals received their good night kisses, that she eats up all of the yummy food Matilda made as she was fed in her highchair, and that she makes sure to be a good little girl and listen to all the things her caretaker told her.

    “Today’s your big day sweetie pie!”

    Matilda exclaimed as she finished wiping her charge’s bottom, and unfolded a fresh pink diaper underneath her.

    “We’re going to take you back to your Mommy and Daddy!”

    Annie giggled and cooed, kicking her legs gently in excitement as she suckled energetically on her binky, a teddy bear held firmly underneath on of her arms. 

    “We’re going to have to put you in your Sunday best now dearest!  We have got to make sure your Mommy and Daddy know just how much of a well-behaved little girl you are now, no?”

    “Yuh-huh!”

    Annie agreed with Matilda cheerfully, the pacifier in her mouth causing her speech to come out with a slight lisp as she beamed up at her motherly bear, excited to have an opportunity to get out of the house for the first time since she had arrived.

    Matilda had already begun gently guiding her charge’s arms through the pink ruffled sleeves, the dress she had picked out was almost entirely pink with little white highlights in addition to ankle socks, and Mary Jane shoes. 

    Her bottom still crinkling clearly even through the dress, she kicked her legs happily as she sat on the edge of the changing table, a small wet spot already forming on the front of her diapers unbeknownst to her as she patiently sat while Matilda ran a comb through her hair.

    “You’re going to be the prettiest little girl on your block, I’m willing to bet!  And the most well behaved, of course!”

    At the last comment, she tickled Annie underneath the chin with her paw affectionately, eliciting a fit of girlish giggles from her charge.

    Seemingly satisfied with her appearance, Matilda slipped a paw pad underneath the front of the girl’s diaper, checking the level of dampness.

“Looks like you’re only a little wet, your diaper can probably hold a little bit more before you’ll have to be changed.  I’ll just change you at your Mommy and Daddy’s house! Won’t they be proud of their little girl using her diapers like a good baby!”

Annie clapped her hands together in excitement, the idea of her seeing her parents again 

making her feel ecstatic.

Matilda gently guided the girl back onto her feet, who stood obediently by the changing table, nuk-nuking on her pacifier as Matilda walked over to her crib, gently picking up Mrs. Hyena and bringing her over to the girl.

“We can’t forget Mrs. Hyena now can we?  We need her to make sure that little girls like you get a full night’s sleep!”

Annie accepted the stuffed animal with open arms, hugging the beloved stuffie close to her breast, leaving the teddy bear resting atop the changing table.

Matilda extended a large paw, and Annie accepted it as Matilda guided her out of the nursery, a large diaper bag she had packed the previous evening full of goodies, diapers, and clothes for her charge the previous evening slung over her shoulder.

The two exited Matilda’s abode a few minutes later, and began on their walk through the forest towards the local town.

It had rained the previous evening, the forest air filled Matilda’s and Annie’s lungs with a fresh scent, causing Annie to skip happily next to her bear spirit caretaker as she continued to hold onto her hand, feeling happy and carefree in Matilda’s care.

A few minutes later the sidewalk to the town began, and Matilda took Annie’s wallet she found on her so many weeks ago and checked the address on her ID.

Suddenly Annie squealed with excitement, jumping up and down and pointing at a comfortable looking blue house down the road.

“Dats my house! Dats my house!”

Her exclamations of excitement and giddiness caused Matilda to beam, who nodded sagely and patted her little girl on the head.

“Very good Annie! You remember what your house looks like!  I’m sure Mommy and Daddy will be so happy to see you!”

The two approached the house, Annie practically vibrating with excitement as Matilda extended a clawed forepaw, gently pushing the doorbell button.

The door opened revealing a middle aged man and woman.  Annie’s mother and father’s jaws dropped simultaneously. 

Standing in front of her was their daughter, who they had thought was missing for weeks on end, dress in a girly pink dress, Mary Jane shoes, holding a large stuffed animal, and sporting a now slightly sagging, wet diaper.

“Mommy! Daddy!”

She exclaimed with happiness, and ran forward to hug them both.  Still feeling shaken the two reciprocated, her mother practically sobbing with relief that she had come home.

Her father looked up to see if anyone had accompanied their little one, but Matilda was gone without a trace.

The only thing left was the large diaper bag filled with all the goodies she had packed.  

Her father gently removed himself from the group hug, letting Annie give all her physical attention to his wife.

He stepped forward, and opened the front pocket of the large duffle bag.  Inside of it was a note which read.

Annie is home.

        With love,

            Matilda.