Chapter 1: Prologue of a New Region

I just couldn't believe it... My darling Pepe was taking me to France! That was a place I had always dreamed of visiting one day, and it was really happening! After about a week of sleeping in the trash compartment with Pepe, we eventually both got used to the foul odors coming from all of the food, fish, and packaging being dumped down on top of us. Pepe taught me how to safely eat a fish from a trash can, and because of that, we were able to get the food and water we needed to not starve. On the day of arrival, I knew it would be the day I would finally be able to explore new territory for the first time in my life!

In the morning I woke up to find Pepe peacefully sleeping right next to me. I could easily smell his faint odor, which didn't really bother me considering that I had been sleeping in the trash compartment of the ship for a few days now. I was about ready to fall asleep to pass the time, until I heard the horn of the ship honk loudly. Shaking Pepe a few times, he quickly woke up to my smile.

"Pepe! Do you hear that horn?" Pepe began to hear it as well, eventually giving me a nod.

"Yes. Ah, cherie! It is zee signal of l'amour! And I can show you all of the great sights to see in Paris, too!" Getting excited for this new exploration, I gave him a big kiss on the lips before the door to the deck opened up. Jumping up from under the deck, Pepe followed suit.

But as soon as we were visible to the other people on the ship, they immediately ran off of the ship as fast as they could, shouting words like "LE PEW!", "SKUNK ON BOARD! SKUNK ON BOARD!". But it didn't bother either me or Pepe, in fact, I took it as confirmation that the white paint I put on by wiping my rear end against the departure sign worked. Even though it was a curse earlier, I actually don't mind the white stripe now. It makes me look kinda cute.

Giggling, we both exited the ship as I was introduced to a huge amount of restaurants, department stores, and tons of other places I couldn't even understand (Due to my weak lack of french). Before I had time to look around more, Pepe held my arm as he led us through the middle of town.

"Cherie, you will love zee city of Paris! So much l'amour... And we will be happy forever!" As soon as Pepe mentioned that statement, I stopped and let go of his hand. Looking around, I could see the numerous restaurants around the street, reminding me of our first date.

"Oh Pepe! I think you are very handsome... Don't you agree?" Trying to copy the romantic terms Pepe used, I gave him a hint of what I was going to do with him.

"Ooh-la-la! I see, cherie! I believe I am very handsome indeed. But why would you ask a question in front of zhis restaurant?" Instead of giving him the reply he would probably want, I just did one, simple thing.

I moved closer to Pepe, and held hands with him, only for me to quickly give him a big kiss on the lips while purring.

"That's so sweet... You know l'amour, cherie! I think you will like my real adobe in here.." Pepe continued to hold my arm as we walked down the street, looking at the buildings around the streets. It really was a new place! I couldn't seem to imagine how I could remember all of the french signs and building names.

After walking through the street, we came to an intersection, that split left and right. Wondering what cement road I should go on, I went right, only for Pepe to hold my arm and pull me back to the center.

"Wait, cherie! The way to my house isn't zhat way... It is straight ahead!" Looking toward the direction he pointed to, I noticed a forest on the other side of the street. Just like in America, Pepe lived in the woods. Running across the street, Pepe and I entered the forest, where I immediately saw a fancy mansion.

But this mansion was nothing like Pepe's american mansion. It was a lot shorter, about the size of my house, but it still looked a little fancy. Sure enough, after looking at the door I saw the words "PEPE'S LE PEW'S HOME" on a sign on the door. Pepe pulled out a key from his fur pocket, and put it in the keyhole.

"I hope zhis works... I haven't been here for about a month. Zee door may be rusted." Luckily for Pepe, the door easily opened with the key, and through the door, was a simply-designed living room. The wallpaper was the exact same kind as in Pepe's other mansion, but the carpeting looked more clean and plain than the other mansion. In the middle of the room was a couch. Looking at the shelf nearby, I saw a row of antiques neatly organized.

"Wow... This is a nice house! Did you clean it recently?" I just had to ask. It looked even more clean than the other mansion Pepe and I spent time in.

"Why yes! Zee home was cleaned right before I left for America. Would you like a tour? The bedrooms are to the left of this room." Giving a nod to Pepe's request, he opened the door on the left side of the room, which led to a hallway with a few doors along the sides of the hallway. Looking on the sides of the room, I could see the following signs on the door: "Pepe's Bedroom", "Guest Room" "Bathroom" "Le Dance Hall". Opening Pepe's Bedroom, I could see the way Pepe lived.

His bedroom had a nice, big bed that seemed like it could fit a whole family in there! Looking around the room, I could notice a color TV across from the bed. There were also a pile of blankets beside the bed, but not much beside that.

"Would you like to rest, cherie?" I was surprised that Pepe had asked that question! It was daylight out, and it didn't seem that late to be going to bed. But then again, we had been traveling for a week, so it seemed reasonable to get some rest.

"Sure! Let's get in bed..." The both of us crawled into the bed, relaxing under the blankets. It was great to rest in a big bed after resting in a pile of garbage for so long! Laying down, I quickly fell asleep, just as I felt Pepe's arms wrap around my shoulders...

I never dreamed that I would ever travel to another country! And Pepe... My love for him is growing stronger by the minute! I wonder what we will do tomorrow...