^Not Stupid, Just Different^

[Harley's Rainbow]

Milo jumped away from the incoming tide, clicking his beak angrily at it. His sensitive nose picked up the scent of food, and being a typical seagull, went to investigate. Jackpot! It was a bunch of toddlers with nachos, the perfect plan. He landed right on the table, blinking at the squeals of delight. Cheese soaked chips were hurled at him, and he snapped them up quickly. His good fortune ended quickly, as the mother returned and screamed at him. Milo didn't understand, and just stood, staring at her. Her purse came out of nowhere, and it made Milo sqwuak with protest as it hit him. He landed on the ground, pain searing through his wing that had been hit. A foot collided with his chest, sending him into the air and right into the cotton candy stand. The stand keeper wasn't there, so Milo had time to recover. An aching seagull flew out of stand, covered in pink and blue cotton candy.

When he landed, he picked the sticky substance out of his feathers the best he could manage. Milo sat on the boardwalk, watching the people disappear as the sun started to set. He walked over to the tables, wings aching to much for him to fly. He pecked at scraps, eating what he could manage. And when the stars came out, he forced himself to fly under the boardwalk, out of reach of the tide. An unhappy seagull puffed his feathers to keep him warm, and fell asleep.