As the night progressed on towards midnight, Charlie spent part of her night tossing and turning. The heat and humidity was unbearable, which caused her to sleep in only a tank top and underwear. The only covering she had on her bed was a sheet, which had dropped down to her waist. She had two fans going and all of her windows open but still it was not enough to cool things off.
She rolled over onto her stomach with her arms buried beneath her pillow, trying again to fall asleep. Her mind was playing back everything that had happened in the last week. Business was increasingly steady and she had enough work to see that she stayed busy for at least a month, besides what she already did for the guys.
Yesterday she received a letter from her father telling her that her two sisters were coming into town to help her out. Her sisters were Lori and Tonya and they used to work at the garage about five years ago until a terrible tragedy befell. Charlie never discussed with the guys what happened all those years ago. The only thing she told them was that her sisters came up once a year and they spent the day together. Charlie told the guys that they needed some personal girl time together. The guys never questioned her on where she went.
Last night, Carbine arrived to inform the guys about what was going on with Mars. Charlie always felt a bit envious that Carbine had Throttle, but she would never tell her that. Charlie was just happy that they were happy. That is when Carbine informed her that they had broken up several months ago because, Carbine realized that she no longer felt the same way about Throttle and he did not feel the same way for her either. Carbine also told her that she was now dating Stoker and Charlie had to laugh because, it was very obvious that the general was really in love with him. Carbine also told her that Throttle had also found someone new but would not say who it was.
Vinnie was still being his usual self. Flirting with anything female. He and Harley were finally back to dating again. They were even discussing getting married and having Charlie as one of the bridesmaids. Charlie readily accepted the position since she would be able to actually get dressed up.
Modo was trying to help Charlie out as much as he could. He stayed at the garage and helped her try to catch up with all the motorcycle orders that came in. Even with his help she still going to be busy for a good long while.
Throttle also helped out as much as he could before Limburger decides to pull another one of his stunts. Charlie appreciated his help the most because, it actually gave her an oppurtunity to admire him from afar and talk to him on a casual basis without needing an excuse. His smile was always bright and cheerful. His husky voice made Charlie's knees go week and start to buckle but she never let him see it.
After her and Vinnie called their relationship quits due to the fact that they realized their personalties were just too explosive to be together, Charlie started to feel something for the tan fur mouse that she had not felt in years. Not since Raven had she ever felt this way about anyone. Not even Jack or Vinnie had ever stirred her emotions in such a way.
Raven was a man whom she had married to for one day. Actually, less than twelve hours before their wedding night had been interrupted and he was murdered. Since then, Charlie had gone into hiding.
Charlie's real name was Myra Jennings Longfeather. She never told the guys the truth about who or what she was for fear that their overprotectiveness would give away her true identity. She was, in reality, Princess Myra of Saturn. She was the daughter of King Kronos and Queen Ariela. She, along with her eight other sisters, had been in hiding since they were born. They had only met one time on Saturn and since then, they kept in quiet contact with each other through their telepathic abilities.
Charlie looked over at the alarm clock on her nightstand and saw that it was two in the morning. Exhaling a heavy sigh, she sat up on the edge of the bed, the sheet covering her legs and hips. Running a hand through her auburn wig, she began to wonder why it was that she felt so uneasy. For the last week, Charlie had felt a burden weaighing heavily on her shoulders. She knew it was getting close to the time when she had to get back to Saturn but there was something else bothering her. It felt as though someone was actually breathing on her neck.
She stood up and walked into her bathroom. Turning on the cold water in her sink, she splashed her face with it. She allowed the cool, refreshing water to drip down her chin and neck. Grasping a towel from the towel rock beside the sink, she wiped her face and looked in the mirror. She stared at herself and thought about how she was going to tell her three mice heros the truth before it was too late. They only knew her as Charlie not Myra. How was she going to explain to them that she had kept a huge secret from them that could endanger everyone around them.
Charlie turned when she a loud snore from downstairs. She knew that her friends were sleeping peacefully and Carbine was in the spare bedroom. Sighing heavily, she returned back to her bed, determined to try to get some sleep before the clock rang off with its loud buzzing sound.
As she lay in bed with the sheet pulled up to her waist, she stared at the ceiling and tried to think about something other than counting sheep. Charlie laid one arm behind her head and the other arm rested across her flat stomach. She began to think that if Raven had lived, they would have several children by now and they would be living at the palace on Saturn. But then, at the same token, she would never have met her biker mice friends.
Raven was as wonderful as he was handsome. He had the same golden colored hair as Throttle. He was from Neptune and the cold never once bothered him. He stood about six feet tall with gentle pale blue eyes. His fur covered the sides of his face and came under his jaw. He was almost human looking except when her was in a fight and then his fangs dropped down, almost like a vampire. He was strong but he had a very soft heart, like Modo. Charlie remembered him telling her that he wanted to have a lot of kids and she was more than happy to give him as many as he wanted.
But, that was five years ago and she still did not have any children. Every year, on the same day, she was at his grave. Lori and Tonya normally met her there. Even though they were only her sisters by adoption, Charlie felt extremely close to them.
Lori had shoulder length pale blond hair with dark blue eyes and a smile that could light up any room. She only stood about five feet tall and lean but it was the impact behind her punches that threw many guys for a loop.
Tonya, on the other hand, was almost six feet tall and had a very willowy figure. She kept her hair cut above her ears but left the top part of it long. She normally sported her jet black hair with red and purple streaks through it. She had pale green eyes and an even cooler personality. She was the only one out of the three of them whose husband actually survived that horrible night.
Charlie still remembered that day like it was only yesterday.
FLASHBACK:
The church was small and decorated with ivy leaves. There were only about twenty pews and only about ten people who were at the wedding. The isle between the two rows of pews had a long red velvet carpet. There was an organ behind the where the preacher was standing.
"Who giventh these woman to this man?" the preacher asked.
The preacher was in his early sixties with a receeding hairline. He was dressed a white robe with gold trimming around the edges. His face was careworn but he had gentle gray eyes and a thin mouth. He was tall and thin and his hands were showing signs of arthritis, but he stood proudly as he prepared to marry to people who were madly in love.
On one side stood Myra and her two bridesmaids, Tonya and Lori. They were dressed in pale blue satin A-line gowns that had tank sleeves and embroidery embellishments on their bodices and skirts. They also wore a pair of matching pumps with crystals sprinkled across the toes. For jewlery. Tonya and Lori wore a crystal flower drop necklace and earring set.
On the other side stood Raven with his two best men, Everitt and Hawk. They were dressed in black suits with white shirts underneath. They also wore dark red and gold vests over their shirts but under their jackets. Their black shoes were shiney enough that they could see their reflections in them.
"Her mother and I do" her father, Jenner, said as he placed Myra's hand into Raven's and then sat down in the front row of the pews.
"Do you, Myra Jennings Longfeather, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband. To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, til death do you part?" the preacher asked.
"I do" Myra smiled as she gazed at Raven through the fine lace of her veil.
Myra was wearing a satin A-line gown that had tank sleeves, a chapel train and beaded embroidery embellishments on the bodice and skirt. For a veil, she wore a 3-tier crystal cathedral beaded veil. She also wore a crystal flower drop necklace and earring set. Her shoes were white satin pumps with crystals across the toe.
As she looked at the man who was about to become her husband, Myra could not believe her good fortune. Raven was dressed in a black suit, white shirt, and a tie. Anyone, including the preacher, would have thought that he was human. But, her family knew better.
"And do you, Raven, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife. To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, til death do you part?" the preacher asked.
"I do" Raven as he returned Myra's gentle smile that he saw through the veil.
"I now pronouce you man and wife. You may now kiss the bride" the preacher said as he closed the bible.
Myra watched as Raven lifted her veil up and pulled her into his arms. He kissed her long and hard, as though there was nothing he would rather be doing. She felt his hands weave into her golden blond curls as she closed her eyes and remembered the feel of his tender kiss.
When they heard the preacher clearing his throat, Raven and Myra pulled back slowly and laughed out loud. The rest of the church cheered in celebration for the happy couple.
At the ceremony, Myra danced with everyone. Her first dance was with her father. She still had a problem believing that her step mother, Zerreta, had actually acheived getting her father into a suit and tie. But, she was not able to get him to get a haircut. He wore his waist length black hair pulled back into a low pony tail. He was a full blooded indian and he did not want to give anyone the impression that he was a civilized gentleman.
The reception took place at the local diner. The diner was a very good size place to eat with enough room to have about a hundred people in it. The owner was good friends with Jenner and agreed to let them have the celebration there. Of course, he even agreed to cater the small event. He made a small three tiered wedding cake and fresh spagetti with meat sauce and lots of parmesean cheese. The owner had closed down his shop about two hours before the reception started and cleared away a good amount of dance space for everyone, including himself. He also had everything set up and ready to go for when they arrived. He had candles lit and fake flowers strewn all over the place. The were flowered vines and plain vines hanging from the ceiling and the windows.
As Jenner and Myra danced around the floor, Myra noticed the sparkle in her father's almost black eyes when he smiled. The soft lights danced across a couple of gray hairs that had finally showed up a few years ago. Myra looked up, and saw that her father looked very happy with her choice in a husband.
She looked over and saw that Raven was dancing with Zerreta. She was only five years younger than Jenner, he was only fifty, but Zerreta still looked like she was in her early twenties. Even after having three children, she still looked wonderful. Of course, Zerreta made it plain that Jenner was never going to have hair longer than hers, so she grew her hair out to be about an inch longer than his and her hair was just as black as his too.
Zerreta was wearing a georgette spaghetti strap A-line empire waisted dress in a wine red color. Her coal black hair was pulled high onto of her head with a silver comb on either side, holding the curls in place. She wore very little make-up because she had very little use for it.
"You look lovely, sweetheart" Jenner said with a dashing smile as he looked down at Myra.
"You do not look half bad yourself, for an old man" Myra softly chuckled as her father spun her around the dance floor before delivering her back to Raven.
"Old man, eh? I still have better moves then anyone of this young men" Jenner laughed out loud as he pulled Zerreta into his arms.
"This I have to see" Raven stated as he held onto Myra's arm and softly kissed her on the cheek.
"You are on! Mistro, if you please" Jenner said as he pulled his coat off and tossed over one of the chairs and then removed his tie.
The tempo picked up almost instantly and Jenner showed that he still could get down with the rest of younger generations. Zerreta had changed the cd over to a Christina Aguliera song called Dirrty. He pulled Zerreta into the dance and she immediately kicked her shoes off to join.
Redman:
Ah, dirrty (dirrty)
Filthy (filthy)
Nasty (Christina), you nasty (yeah)
Too dirrty to clean my act up
If you ain't dirrty
You ain't here to party (woo!)
Ladies (move)
Gentlemen (move)
Somebody ring the alarm
A fire on the roof
Ring the alarm (and I'm throwin' elbows) (7x)
Oh, I'm overdue Give me some room I'm coming through Paid my dues In the mood Me and the girls gonna shake the room
DJ's spinning (show your hands)
Let's get dirrty (that's my jam)
I need that, uh, to get me off
Sweat until my clothes come off
It's explosive, speakers are pumping (oh)
Still jumping, six in the morning
Table dancing, glasses are mashing (oh)
No question, time for some action
Temperature's up (can you feel it)
About to erupt
Gonna get my girls
Get your boys
Gonna make some noise
Wanna get rowdy Gonna get a little unruly Get it fired up in a hurry Wanna get dirrty It's about time that I came to start the party Sweat dripping over my body Dancing getting just a little naughty Wanna get dirrty It's about time for my arrival
Ah, heat is up So ladies, fellas Drop your cups Bodies packed From front to back Now move your ass I like that
Tight hip huggers (low for sure)
Shake a little somethin' (on the floor)
I need that, uh, to get me off
Sweat until my clothes come off
Let's get open, cause a commotion (ooh oh)
We're still going, eight in the morning
There's no stopping, we keep it popping (oh)
Hot rocking, everyone's talking
Give all you got (give it to me)
Just hit the spot
Gonna get my girls
Get your boys
Gonna make some noise
Rowdy
Gonna get a little unruly
Get it fired up in a hurry
Wanna get dirrty
It's about time that I came to start the party
Ooh sweat dripping over my body
Dancing getting just a little naughty
Wanna get dirrty (oh, oh)
It's about time for my arrival
Here it comes, it's the one You've been waiting on Get up, get it up Yup, that's what's up Giving just what you want To the maximum Uh oh, here we go (here we go)
What to do when the music Starts to drop That's when we take it To the parking lot And I bet you somebody's Gonna call the cops Uh oh's, here we go's (here we go)
Ohh ooh ohh, yeah yeah...
Redman:
Yo, hot damn, Doc and Jam like a summer show
I keep my car looking like a crash dummy drove
My gear look like the bank got my money froze
For dead presidents I pimp like Huddy roll
Doc the one that excite ya divas (ow)
If the media shine
I'm shining with both of the sleeves up
Yo Christina (what), better hop in here
My block live and in color, like Rodman hair (yeah)
The club is packed, the bar is filled
I'm waiting for sister to act, like Lauryn Hill
Frankly, it's a rap, no bargain deals
I drive a four wheel ride with foreign wheels
Throw it up
Baby it's Brick City, you heard of that
We blessed, and hung low, like Bernie Mac (Bernie Mac)
Dogs, let 'em out, women, let 'em in
It's like I'm ODB, the way I'm freaking
Wanna get rowdy (rowdy, yeah)
Gonna get a little unruly (ruly)
Get it fired up in a hurry (hurry)
Wanna get dirrty
It's about time that I came to start the party (party)
Sweat dripping over my body (body)
Dancing getting just a little naughty
Wanna get dirrty
It's about time for my arrival
Rowdy
Gonna get a little unruly
(Ooh oh)
Get it fired up in a hurry
(Ooh oh)
Wanna get dirrty
It's about time that I came to start the party
Ooh sweat dripping over my body
Dancing getting just a little naughty
Wanna get dirrty
It's about time for my arrival
Rowdy
(Let's get dirrty)
Gonna get a little unruly
(I wanna get dirrty)
Get it fired up in a hurry
(Let's get dirrty)
Wanna get dirrty
It's about time that I came to start the party
(Ooh yeah)
Sweat dripping over my body
(Let's get dirrty)
Dance and getting just a little naughty
(Wanna get dirrty)
Wanna get dirrty
(Ooh yeah)
It's about time for my arrival
Uh, what
After the song had ended, Jenner and Zerreta had not even broken a sweat and laughed as the other guests just stared at them. Their hair was a little out of placed and their hearts were pumping a little hard but, other than that, they were fine.
"Well now, I guess I was wrong about you two. I did not think you could still move so well at your age" Raven joked as he patted Jenner on the back and they both just laughed.
"Let's see what you can do, sport" Jenner said as he gave Myra and Raven the dance floor.
They spent the next two hours trying to see who could out dance who. In the end, they finally called a truce because Raven and Jenner both finally fell onto the floor when they tried to break dance on their shoulders. Zerreta and Myra just stood back and were holding their sides from laughing so hard.
Another couple of hours went by and the party finally died down. Raven and Myra road back to their rented hotel room and were planning on finally having some time to themselves. They had spent the last several months trying to make sure that nothing was going to ruin their first night of the rest of their lives together.
As soon as they entered they room, Raven immediately started to help Myra get out of her wedding dress. With each piece of clothing that he took off of her, he kissed each section of bare skin until he had her down to her underwear and bra. He laid her down on the bed and stood up, removing his suit. Myra just smiled up at him, her skin had flushed under his smiling gaze.
"Have I told you how beautiful you are?" Raven asked softly as he pulled his shirt off, his heated gaze never once leaving Myra's emerald green eyes.
"Yes you have but you can say it some more" Myra nervously laughed as she watched him pull his shoes and socks off.
"You are beautiful" Raven said as he moved over the top of Myra and weaved his fingers into her hair.
He still wore his pants but, was completely bare everywhere else, save for the fur on his back and chest. He leaned over and slanted his mouth over Myra's lips, kissing her soundly. Raven was just about to remove the rest of Myra's clothes when the door blown in...
END OF FLASHBACK:
Charlie woke up to the sound of the alarm clock going off and her heart pounding inside her chest. Her fingers immediately found the switch and turned the clock off. As she tried to get out of bed, her feet became tangled in the sheet and she fell hard onto the floor. As she tried to untangle herself, Throttle popped his head.
"Need help?" Throttle asked and instantly turned red when he saw what Charlie was wearing.
"No, now please leave" Charlie snapped at Throttle and he sighed, reluctantly, and then went back down into the living room. She felt bad for having snapped at him but, her nightmares were getting out of hand and the last thing she wanted to do was talk about her past. She sighed heavily and made herself promise to apologize to Throttle for snapping at him when he was just trying to help.
After getting herself untangled, Charlie removed her wig, took a quick cold shower and got dressed into her usual attire. After getting dressed, she blow dried her blond curls and quickly repinned her auburn wig back in place. She walked downstairs and found that Carbine had actually gotten up early and made breakfast for everyone. She knew that in another thirty minutes she would have to get ready to open the garage up but, until then she decided she was going to listen to Vinnie brag about how much of a stud he was, Modo slugging Vinnie in the shoulder, and Throttle just shaking his.
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Well, what does everyone think so far? I hope I am not confusing everyone, if I am please let me know. This the first time I have done a cartoon fanfic. As far as the song above goes, I left out the details for the dance moves because I wanted the reader to use his or her own imagination and let them decide for themselves.
