Chapter Two: Felix's Plan
Beep, beep, beep. That was the only sound that was giving Tamora comfort. That sound meant Felix was alive and that made her happy. They got him to the hospital and he was hooked to a machine. She stared at him through the thin glass as she fought back tears. How could she let this happen? Who would dare harm Felix? Why didn't she make him stay in her office? Would Felix be okay? All these questions buzzed and collided in her mind as she looked at him. They found Felix's hammer near a corner where he must have been attacked.
Whoever attacked him probably dragged him to Heroes Duty and just left the hammer. The doctor used the hammer to cure Felix of his wounds. Now all they had to do was wait for him to wake up. Also whoever attacked him knew how to clean up their trail. No foot prints or hand prints could be found. Even on the duct tape around Felix's mouth couldn't be traced. That made Tamora all the more determined to find the scum bag that did this to her Felix and make them suffer.
Tears stained her face as she looked away unable to look at Felix anymore. He was in a deep sleep and she just wanted to pick him up and hold onto him. Why wasn't he waking up didn't that stupid hammer fix him properly? Maybe he was too weak to wake up? Too many questions and not enough answers, it was driving her insane. Her army instincts told her to grab her gun and hover board and track down whoever did this. Only problem is who would do this to Felix?
The handy man far as she knew had no enemies. He had a villain in his game called Wreck-It Ralph but they were friends. Ralph in the game may throw bricks and stuff to harm Felix but Ralph would never harm him for real. She still couldn't believe this happened and this morning turned out so well. Now it seemed like a long time but Tamora remembered it well.
Felix and she were in their bed sleeping peacefully. She had him wrapped up in her arms in a protective embrace. He was snuggled up to her with his arms around her waist. Just then the alarm went off and Tamora not being a morning person grabbed her gun and shut the alarm clock shattering it to pieces.
"Honey please tell me you didn't shoot the alarm clock again," Felix said sleepily even though he knew she did.
"Okay I didn't shoot the alarm clock again," Tamora said sleepily holding him closer.
"Fibber you did too," he said trying to get up but she wasn't letting go.
"Well you can just fix it again," Tamora said softly refusing to let Felix out of her arms.
"Tammy, you have to let me go we will both be late for work," he reminded her. She let out a noise between a growl and a groan but let him go. He smiled at her and began to get his outfit on. Tamora didn't take that long to get her outfit on. Her scientist workers made a watch that could transport their armor onto them within seconds. It was pretty cool in her opinion. "Now where did I put my shoes?" Felix wondered out loud. He got back on the bed and thought for a moment. Tamora watched him with interest and then he said, "Oh I remember now". He lowered him to the edge of the bed and saw his shoes. But Tamora also saw his bare feet on the edge of the bed.
An impish smile graced her lips as she thought of a quick plan to play with her husband before they headed to work. Crawling onto the bed she moved silently over to him. Felix unaware of what his wife had in mind for he was trying to grab onto his shoes. He didn't feel her grab his ankles until her fingers were on his feet. His eyes went wide as his body shook and he began to laugh. "Ahh Tammy, wwwhat ahh, are you doing?" he asked laughing uncontrollably.
"Nothing," she said innocently as she tickled his feet. Then a better idea came to her as she pulled him up by his ankles. Using one leg to pin his hands above his head and her other leg to pin his feet down. She really began the torture tickling his ribs and feet. Tamora was enjoying the result for Felix's eyes widened as his face went red. He kept wiggling to get free but she was stronger than he was. His laughter filled their room as she couldn't help but laugh with him.
"Please stop!" he begged as he gasped for air.
"Why I like it when you laugh it is fun and you look so cute now?" Tamora asked as she continued.
"Tammy please," he cried. Tamora knew she had to stop eventually for they did have to get to work but she wanted her true reward and got it once Felix's mouth went wide. Releasing him she used her hands to pin him down and gave him a long kiss. She let go and tousled his hair. "Why do you enjoy doing this to me?" he asked her shaking his head. He was smiling but waiting for an answer.
Because I can soldier," she said impishly giving him another kiss.
"And the crazy thing is I still love you," he said blushing at her.
"If you don't stop acting cute I may not allow you to go to work," she said slyly. She cradled him in her arms as she kissed him. "I love you Felix," she whispered.
"Love you too Tammy, now let's get to work," Felix said kissing her cheek. She nodded and they headed out the door.
That morning seemed like a lifetime ago. If Tamora knew this would happen she never would have let Felix out of her arms. "Hey Calhoun, how is Felix?" asked a giant of a man who brown shaggy hair. His outfit was a red t-shirt and blue overalls with no shoes and he had massive hands. On his shoulder was a young girl with black hair with candy in it. She wore a gray hoodie a purple shirt and blue jeans with black and white tennis shoes. The guy's name was Wreck-It Ralph and the girl's name was Vanellope.
"They used the hammer to fix his wounds but he hasn't woken up yet," Tamora said masking her pain. She was a trained soldier to always remain calm and cool under pressure. To never let her emotions control her but now she felt like crying her eyes out. To shoot something or hit something because if she lost Felix she didn't know what she would become.
In her backstory she did lose the man she loved on their wedding day. His name was Brad Scott but he was eaten by a Cy-Bug before they could say I do to each other. Tamora missed him but as time went on she realized there was nothing to miss. Brad was just data in her coding he was never real. Every time she tried to remember him all she remembered was pieces of memory and him calling her a dynamite gal. She couldn't remember his touch or him kissing her or even their first date. Just pieces and that helped her move on and be with Felix.
Now Felix was real for she could remember everything about him. His smile, how he did anything to get her to smile, their first date, and how he felt when she held him. Those things were real and she was not going to lose Felix. Absolutely no way was that happening she would make sure of it.
"I don't get it. Hammer Head is such a nice guy what kind of a cheese brain would want to do this to him?" Vanellope asked scowling when she heard that her friend was harmed.
"I don't know kid but whoever did it will wish they were never coded," Ralph said forming two massive fists.
"Wreck-It can you think of anyone that would want to harm Felix? Did anyone have a grudge against him?" Tamora asked. Her question sounded stupid for Felix and Ralph lived in a world called Nice Land but after meeting Vanellope and how people treated her when they thought she was a glitch instead of their actual ruler. Tamora wasn't going to leave any stone unturned.
"Uh no Calhoun I couldn't think of anyone in Nice Land that would harm Felix. I mean he was their hero literally now if it were me than that list would be pretty long but I can't think of anyone who would harm Felix," Ralph said. Tamora bit her lip as she fought back tears. Just then the doctor came in and announced that Felix was up.
The trio went into his room and saw Felix sitting up and smiling at them. "Hi everyone, what did I miss?" he asked softly. Tamora just smiled as she ran over to him and hugged him.
"Thank goodness you are okay. I was so worried about you," she cried finally allowing the tears to flow.
"Easy Tammy, don't cry I am okay I promise please don't cry," Felix said holding onto her and rubbing her back. Then he saw Ralph and Vanellope smiling at him.
"Glad to see you are okay Hammer Head," Vanellope said hugging him.
"Me too sweetie," Felix said hugging her back.
"Felix did you see the person who attacked you?" Ralph asked.
"Uh no they wore all black and had their face covered up," Felix said gently. The memory returning to him and he shook it away. The doctor came in and reported that Felix could go home. Tamora and his friends were happy to hear that so was Felix he wanted to return to his game so he could fix things. Yet, Tamora told Ralph and Vanellope that Felix should rest after his ordeal and they agreed. Ralph took Vanellope home and Tamora took Felix home.
"Ah good to be home, so Tammy what do you want to eat fish or chicken?" Felix asked. Tamora was surprised Felix was viciously attacked just a few hours ago but was acting like nothing happened. What is the shock or was he trying to be brave for her?
"Felix are you sure you are okay?" Tamora asked.
"Yeah my hammer healed me sorry if I scared you. Guess I will be more careful when I go walking around by myself. Hey maybe I should take Kevin, from Street Fighter offer about learning some self-defense moves. Would come in handy for next time," Felix said grabbing a skillet to cook the fish or chicken.
"Who says there will be a next time?" Tamora asked hiding her fear. What was wrong with Felix he was acting so calm and talking about learning some self-defense moves was smart but it was like he was expecting another attack to happen?
"I didn't mean there will be a next time but I should think smart. I am not really strong and I can't expect my friends to follow me around to keep me safe it is time I learned to take care of myself is all," Felix said. "So, did you want fish or chicken?" he asked.
"Mod it Fix-It are you sure that hammer fixed everything because your head needs to be examined. You were almost killed today and you are acting as if you just fell and cut your knee. Someone wants to harm you and you don't seem too concerned? Do you know something I don't?" she demanded getting angry.
"Tamora calm down I am sorry again for scaring you. It is just after the whole Turbo thing I faced a lot of danger that I didn't ever think I would face. And yes I am scared to think someone wants to harm or even kill me. But I lived most of my life playing it safe and living in fear. And honestly I am tired of it so instead of playing the helpless victim like this attacker wants me to play I am going to learn how to defend myself is all," Felix said calmly. Tamora was shocked by this but knew Felix was speaking the truth. He held her hand and smiled up at her. "Look I promise I won't do anything reckless okay, so please don't worry so much we will figure this out together okay honey," he said.
She grabbed him and hugged him tightly. "Okay Felix, but just so you know I am going to keep a close eye on you and I don't want you going off anywhere alone. Either have Wreck-It with you or you stay in your game understand," she said firmly. Now Felix was about to argue but decided against it after all Tamora losing someone she loved scared her deeply. So, he would agree to it till they figured out whoever wanted to harm him.
"Okay Tammy I promise, don't worry I am not leaving you," he promised and hugged her tightly. I know Felix, for I am going to make sure I don't ever lose you, Tamora thought in her head as she held him tighter.
Author's Note: Hope you all enjoyed this chapter and please review.
