Prologue

Oncler's POV

He hadn't expected it if he was honest. For anyone to turn up let alone Ted, was a dream come true-Hope had returned and now he could move on to greater places. The truffula trees were growing quite nicely and Ted came by every week to stop for a chat and bring marshmallows for him. Even his dear friend Lorax had returned and with his big orange mustache too! It was too good to be true. It seemed as though things were getting better...

But then don't ever work out his way now, do they?

His health deteriorated by the minute and it wouldn't be long before... No. He wouldn't think like that or let Ted's family or the Lorax know about this. That his coughs were becoming more frequent. That his breathing was now constantly laboured. That he could hardly stand tall ,let alone make pancakes like he used to. Oh, his time had come alright! He knew he was too old and as long as the trees were growing back he was ok with it. He was ready to die.

Hey everyone awesome out there! This is my first story and it's based on the Once-ler and the dangers he has to face when he is changed back to how he was all those years ago (By the Lorax of course:) Basically, right now he's dying and doesn't know how to say it to anyone-Poor Oncie;( But don't worry cuz there's plenty in store yet...

Stay tuned...