Hunter's Heartache
Story by: Phoenix710
Summary: With Starlight's birthday coming up, Colleen decides to go out with her for a day of shopping, and to just give her and Starlight a chance to see the sights. However, the two of them are taken hostage by a group of thugs known as The League of Human Supremacists, which is violently opposed to Cano-Sapiens being allowed to live among humankind. Their leader, Josh Stone, sends a message to the Rovers. He demands that the Rovers be disbanded, and return to their canine forms permanently, within a week, or Colleen and Starlight will both be shot dead. Hunter vows to rescue his wife and mother, no matter what. Will the Rovers be able to save the day?
Disclaimer: I do not claim any rights to Road Rovers, or to any of the characters associated with the series. Road Rovers is a registered trademark of Warner Brothers. All original characters, however, are products of my imagination.
Song list for this chapter:
Hunter: 'It's So Nice To Be With You'-Gallery
Colleen: 'Born To Give My Love To You'-Martina McBride
Chapter One: A Brand New Day
Hunter woke up, bright and early on this gorgeous autumn day. His mother's birthday was coming up soon, and he wanted to make her birthday extra special. He stretched out, did a quick set of sit-ups and push-ups, and then he headed back over to his bed. Rubbing Colleen's shoulders gently, he looked down at his lovely angel, the one that he loved, with all his heart and soul. She yawned softly, and then sat up and stretched. She looked up into Hunter's warm, brown eyes, and said, "Morning, Huntie-Wuntie. How are you this morning?" He pulled her close, and she let herself melt against him. Hunter replied, "I'm doing just fine, Colleen. I just remembered that my mom's birthday is coming up on Saturday, and I'd like to be able to go and get her a present, so could you do me a favor?" Colleen said, "Sure, Huntie. Your mother's a wonderful lady, and I love spending time with her. What can I do for you?" Hunter asked, "Could you maybe take her out, show her the sights, and just kind of…spend some time with her, while the rest of us go out to pick up the party supplies, and the presents?" Colleen replied, "Of course, Huntie. When do you want me to head out?" Hunter thought about it for a minute, before replying, "I was thinking about after breakfast. You can take her out shopping, maybe go for a stroll in the park, grab a bite to eat, and then come on home for dinner. How's that sound?" Colleen answered, "Huntie…that's a wonderful idea! Your mother truly does have the most wonderful son in the world, and I've got the best husband on Earth." Hunter kissed her, and said, "Colleen, you're not only the best friend I could ever hope for. You're also the most beautiful female dog on the planet, and I'm so glad that we were able to find one another. I don't think I could ever be this happy, with anyone other than you." Colleen kissed Hunter again, and she said, "Huntie…I love you so much." Hunter softly ran the fingers of one hand through her long, soft hair, while stroking her back with his other hand. He said, "I love you too, Colleen." After they kissed again, and then went in for a shower, Hunter said, "Colleen, I'd like to sing a song for you, called, 'It's So Nice To Be With You', by Gallery. Colleen smiled, and she said, "Huntie, whenever you sing for me, it makes me feel so good. Please, go ahead." Hunter knew the song by heart, and so, he started singing, telling Colleen just how he felt about her, in more ways than he could describe with words alone.
'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 When I'm feelin' down 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
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
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 doAnd it's so nice to hear you say
You're gonna please me in every way.'
Colleen pulled Hunter's body against hers, once he was finished, and said, "Oh Huntie…you're so wonderful! I'd like to sing one for you as well, called 'Born To Give My Love To You', by Martina McBride." Hunter replied, "Colleen, as lovely as your voice is, I love any song you sing, my English Rose." Colleen had the song on CD, and she knew it by heart, since it was one of her favorites. She let her sweet voice fill the room, and the words went straight to Hunter's heart.
'I don't know what brought us here
Something in the stars said you and me
I don't know where this feeling comes from
Surely it was meant to be
For I have known you even in my dreams
My eyes are open, my heart can see
As sure as stars light the midnight sky
As sure as children wonder why
As sure as newborn babies cry
I was born to give my love to you
Born to give my love to you
Heaven must be holding on
To all the love I'm feeling now
Here we are this is a moment
I believe it's our turn somehow
Hearts together, hands across the night
One forever, finally in sight
As sure as stars light the midnight sky
As sure as children wonder why
As sure as newborn babies cry
I was born to give my love to you
Born to give my love to you
I was born to give my love to you
(I was born to give my love to you)
I was born to give my love to you
I was born to give my love to you'
When Colleen finished, Hunter's lips quickly melded with hers, and he looked deep into her bright blue eyes, seeing all the love that she had for him. He said, "Colleen…you truly are an angel…I love you so much, and I always will." Colleen whispered into his ear, "I love you too, Huntie-Wuntie." Once they were done drying off, they got dressed, said good morning to the twins, and headed downstairs, meeting Starlight on the way. Starlight took Kayla into her arms, and fed her a bottle, while Colleen helped the twins work on their puzzle of Tokyo's skyline, with Tokyo Tower in the center. Hunter cooked up some omelets for breakfast, and the other Rovers soon joined them. Once Hunter had placed breakfast on the table, Starlight said, "Hunter, I heard you and Colleen singing to each other in your bedroom. You both sound really great, and the songs were so lovely, they brought a tear to my eye." Colleen said, "Thanks, Starlight. Huntie had an idea, that you and I could go out after breakfast, and I could show you around town, maybe head to the park, do some shopping, and then have some lunch, before we come back and have dinner. How's that sound?" Starlight was overjoyed to have the opportunity to spend some time with her wonderful daughter, and she said, "Colleen, I'd love to. Let me finish my breakfast, and then I'll get myself ready to go."
Within ten minutes, Colleen and Starlight had finished preparing themselves for their day out, and, once they said their goodbyes to everyone, they headed out. Hunter said, "I hope they'll be alright out there…those reports in the news, about that group that hates Cano-Sapiens, really makes me nervous." Blitz replied, "Don't worry, Hunter. Colleen can take care of herself, and if they try to hurt your mother, I'll bite them all, repeatedly." Exile chimed in with, "Da, Comrade Hunter. Now, let us be getting presents for your mother's birthday party." Hunter said, "Thanks, guys." Hunter went with Blitz and Sam, to go pick up a gift, as well as the food for the part, and the others stayed behind, to hold down the fort. They had no idea, that they would soon be involved in a race against time, to save the lives of two of their own.
Next Chapter: Hunter and the others are out shopping for party supplies, while, at the same time, Colleen and Starlight begin their day of fun. However, it shortly turns into a nightmare, when a squad of goons belonging to the League of Human Supremacists attacks them. Colleen fights valiantly, but they eventually are able to subdue her. Starlight is easy pickings for them, and, right after Hunter gets back from his shopping trip, he sees the video that the terrorist leader, Josh Stone, sent him. Hunter reacts first with rage, and then with fear, when he realizes that he needs to find his mother and wife as soon as possible. Join us next time for Chapter Two: A Good Day Gone Bad.