Hunter and Colleen: A Love That Will Last Forever
Story by: Phoenix710
Summary: With Valentine's Day approaching, Hunter begins planning a wonderful, romantic evening with Colleen, and the other Rovers are engaged in similar pursuits. However, their festive plans are cut short, when Parvo and Groomer escape yet again, and link up with a rengade Mexican general by the name of Paolo Ontiveros, who has created a deadly virus known as the 'Diablo Virus'. Parvo steals a large number of old Russian MIRV (Multiple-Independently targeted Re-entry Vehicle) missiles, and threatens to load the virus into them, and launch them around the world, unless he is made absolute ruler. The Rovers are sent in after them, with orders to prevent the missiles from ever getting their deadly payload. Can they stop Parvo, eliminate the virus, and return home safely?
Disclaimer: I do not claim any rights whatsoever to Road Rovers, or to any of the characters. Road Rovers, and all associated characters, are registered trademarks of Warner Brothers. All original characters are products of my imagination.
Hunter's song for Colleen: 'It's So Nice To Be With You'-Gallery
Colleen's Song For Hunter: 'I Only Want To Be With You'-Dusty Springfield
Chapter One: A Love That Will Never Die
Hunter woke up shortly after 8:00am on this particularly beautiful February morning, and looked over at the calendar on the wall nearby. February 14th, Valentine's Day, was just one week away, and he was quite pleased at himself, for having purchased Colleen's gift already. He'd found a pair of matching rings, meant to be attached to a dog's collar, which signified eternal love. His was made of silver, and had a ruby on it, with his name carved in white-frosted relief on top. Her ring had a blue diamond, and the band was white gold. The gem had 'Colleen', carved into it, in white-frosted relief. He'd purchased a gift certificate for Applebee's for his mother, in the amount of fifty dollars, along with a lovely card. He looked over beside him, and his eyes took in the sight of the most beautiful female dog on earth. Her lovely features were something out of a dream, and Hunter thanked the heavens above, for allowing them to meet. Reaching out, he gently ran his fingers over Colleen's cheek, until she let out a soft yawn. She sat up, stretched, and said, "Morning, Huntie-Wuntie. How's my wonderful husband this morning?" Hunter pulled Colleen close, and said, "Anytime that I can be like this with you, Colleen…I feel like I can do anything. I love you, my English Rose." Colleen pressed her lips to Hunter's, and then she replied, "I love you too, Huntie." He sat there with her for a few minutes, lost in the gleaming depths of her beautiful blue eyes. She was equally lost in the heat of her love for this wonderful, kind, and loyal dog in front of her. He was always there for her, he made her laugh when she was sad, and if she needed someone to talk to, or just someone to hold her, she didn't have to ask him…their love for each other was so strong, that it hadn't just united their hearts, but also their very souls. Hunter said, "Colleen, before we go downstairs for breakfast, I'd like to sing this song for you, called, 'It's So Nice To Be With You', by Gallery." Colleen smiled, and replied, "Oh Huntie…I couldn't possibly be happier with anyone else…and I don't want anyone other than you, ever." Hunter smiled at his sweet angel, and then he began singing for her.
'Oh, it's so nice to be with you Baby, you and me have got somethin' that's real Oh, it's so nice to be with you Oh, it's so nice to be with you
I love all the things ya say and do
And it's so nice to hear you say
You're gonna please me in every way
Honey, I got the notion
You're causin' commotion in my soul
I know it's gonna last a lifetime
Aww, ya better believe it, girl
At night I call your name
Darkness fills my room, I'm only dreamin'
About the time I'm gonna be with you
When I'm feelin' down
You're there to pick me up and help me to carry on
Aww, little things mean a lot
When you need a shoulder to cry on
I'm there to ease the pain and chase away the rain
Aww, darlin', I just gotta say
I love all the things ya say and do
And it's so nice to hear you say
You're gonna please me in every way
I love all the things ya say and do
And it's so nice to hear you say
You're gonna please me in every way.'
When Hunter was finished, Colleen hugged him with every ounce of passion that she possessed, never wanting to let go of him. She said, "Huntie…I've never known anyone that makes me feel so warm inside…anytime I even look into your eyes, I just want to let everything around us fade away. I'd die inside if I lost you, Huntie…you've become a part of my very soul." Hunter kissed her, and replied, "I couldn't face the day without you either, Colleen. I'm so glad that we'll never have to, because I know that we'll always be together." Colleen gently laid her head on Hunter's chest for a few minutes, before she finally looked up at him, losing herself once again in the warmth of his deep, brown eyes. When she looked into those eyes, she could see all of the passion that he held for her, and that passion was reflected in her eyes, along with her heart, and her soul. She said, "Huntie, I'd like to sing a song for you now, called 'I Only Want To Be With You.", by Dusty Springfield. Hunter kissed her, and replied, "That sounds perfect for us, sweetheart…since I know that you'll always be at my side." Colleen replied, "I certainly will, Huntie…until the end of time." With that, she slowly pulled herself away from her husband's warm, loving embrace, and began singing, letting her passion fill each word of the song, with her endless love for the one-of-a-kind male dog that she had been so fortunate to fall in love with.
'I don't know what it is that makes me love you so It doesn't matter where you go or what you do You stopped and smiled at me Oh, oh, you stopped and you smiled at me
I only know I never want to let you go
'Cause you've started something
Oh, can't you see?
That ever since we met
You've had a hold on me
It happens to be true
I only want to be with you
I want to spend each moment of the day with you
Oh, look what has happened with just one kiss
I never knew that I could be in love like this
It's crazy but it's true
I only want to be with you
And asked if I'd care to dance
I fell into your open arms
And I didn't stand a chance
Now listen honey
I just want to be beside you everywhere
As long as we're together, honey, I don't care
'Cause you've started something
Oh, can't you see?
That ever since we met
You've had a hold on me
No matter what you do
I only want to be with you
And asked if I'd care to dance
I fell into your open arms
And I didn't stand a chance
Now hear me tell you
I just want to be beside you everywhere
As long as we're together, honey, I don't care
'Cause you've started something
Oh, can't you see?
That ever since we met
You've had a hold on me
No matter what you do
I only want to be with you
I said no matter, no matter what you do
I only want to be with you!'
When Colleen's song finished, Hunter pulled her into his arms, and their lips met in a deep, searing kiss. Hunter ran his hands through Colleen's soft, flowing hair, and down her neck, shoulders, and back, while she had one hand behind his head, and the other one in the middle of his back. Hunter saw that the clock read 8:45am, and he said, "I'd like to continue this, Colleen…but I think we should eat breakfast first." Colleen replied, "You're right, Huntie…but after breakfast…you promised…" Hunter winked at her, and said, "Don't worry, angel…I always keep my promises…especially to you." While Hunter headed in to wake up Alexander and Cassie, Colleen gently roused Kayla, and she then fed her a bottle. She'd just finished, when Hunter came back in with the twins. Starlight knocked on the door, and Hunter said, "Come in." She walked in, and Hunter said, "Good morning, Mom. How'd you sleep last night?" Smiling, Starlight replied, "Like a log, Hunter. These beds are so comfortable…it's like sleeping on a cloud." Colleen replied, "It's the memory foam mattresses and pillows…that's why it's so cozy. Of course…with Huntie, I can be comfortable just about anywhere. He's so sweet, kind, and loyal…I couldn't have asked for a better husband…not to mention the fact that I was also lucky enough to be adopted as the daughter of someone as kind and gentle as you. I love you, Mom." Starlight hugged Colleen, and replied, "I love you too, dear. Every day, I find new reasons to be proud of both you and Hunter." She then made her way over to her grandchildren, and said, "How are my little angels this morning, hmm?" The twins hugged her, and Kayla made a soft cooing sound. The little girl was now just over a year old, and was starting to look more and more like her mother. Hunter could tell that his children would eventually lead the next generation of Road Rovers, along with Karina, the daughter of Blitz and Samantha, and Alek, the son of Exile and Kasha. Once Hunter and Colleen finished showering, they went downstairs to start breakfast, while Starlight walked down with the kids.
Samantha was up and about, doing a light workout routine, while Blitz colored with Karina. Sam smiled as she looked over at her two-year old daughter, who was, in many ways, the spitting image of her, aside from having the fur coloring of Blitz. Once she'd finished getting herself limbered up, Sam walked over and sat down on her bed. She said, "What are you two drawing?" Blitz replied, "It's your Valentine's Day gift, Sam…well, Karina's gift at least. I've got something else for you." Sam smiled, since she knew that Blitz had something very special in mind…which he did. He'd purchased a lovely locket for her, which read, 'To the love of my life', on the front, and 'Yours forever, Blitz' on the back. Inside, was a picture of the two of them together, along with Karina. Sam smelled the pancakes that Hunter was cooking, and said, "I think Hunter's got breakfast going, so let's head down there and join him." Blitz replied, "Ja…sounds good to me, Sam." He gently lifted Karina, placed her on his shoulder, and headed out the door, and soon, he followed his wife downstairs.
Exile and Kasha were just finishing getting dressed, and once she pulled her clothes on, Kasha helped Alek put on his own clothes, while Exile took the time to admire the gold necklace he'd purchased for Kasha, which had a golden heart-shaped charm on it, with the words 'Exile and Kasha, united forever by our love' engraved into it. As she came over towards their bed, he placed the box back into his drawer, and said, "Good morning, my lovely snowflower. Did you have good night of sleeping?" Kasha replied, "Da…I always do when I'm with you, Exile…and we will always be together." Exile hugged her, and said, "You took words right out of my mouthski, Kasha. Come, let us be going downstairs, so we can join Comrade Hunter and the others for breakfast." Kasha followed her husband out of their room, and then they met Shag on the way. After they greeted one another, they headed downstairs.
Once all the Rovers had gathered around the table, Hunter dished up breakfast, and then they all sat down to enjoy the meal. When they finished, Hunter went to get the Valentine's Day decorations out of storage, so that they could deck the place out later tonight. After that was done, the Rovers all headed out to the beach, not knowing that they would soon have to head into harm's way again.
Next Chapter: The Rovers begin decorating their headquarters for Valentine's Day, and Hunter makes plans to take Colleen out to the most romantic spot he can think of on that special night. However, Parvo escapes, and begins his partnership with General Ontiveros, creator of the deadly 'Diablo Virus'. Can the Rovers stop these two villains from unleashing a deadly bio-weapon attack? Find out in Chapter Two: Festivities Interrupted.