PART 2
Skipper's POV
He flipped as he landed, doing a forward roll along the side of the sewer water. He heard the team land behind him. He pressed himself against the wall.
"Help! Skipper! Kowalski! Rico! Private! Help!" She shouted.
"Shut up!" He heard the reply and instantly analyzed the voice. Sewer Rats. He heard a slap and Marlene call out in pain. He growled under his breath and turned to Kowalski.
"Options. Now." He barked, quietly.
"Well…"
Marlene's POV
She felt numb. A good thing now that she had a large bruise on her face, her right leg cut and was strapped to a chair. She glared at the Rat King in fury. "Skipper and the others will find you. But may I ask why you captured me?"
"No, you may not. And they won't find me." The Sewer King laughed. She saw a shadow off to his left. Skipper.
"You're wrong, again!" Skipper jumped out with a paintball gun of some sort. He shot at the Rat King as Rico tripped the Rat King up. Private held the Rat King down as Skipper threw his gun at Kowalski. Skipper ran up to Marlene. "Rico! Knife!" He shouted and Rico coughed up a knife. Skipper grabbed it and cut the rope tying her to the chair. She slumped forward and Skipper caught her. "Thanks, Skipper. But I'm fine." She mumbled. Skipper helped her up but she stumbled and Skipper steadied her.
"Kowalski! Analysis!" Skipper ordered, concerned as he helped her into the chair again. Kowalski came over and examined her leg. Marlene gritted her teeth as Kowalski skimmed his flipper over her cut. Kowalski turned to Skipper, "She's been cut by glass. She can walk but she needs a bit of help until she gets over the pain."
"Okay. Well, let's get this rat sorted with." Skipper turned to take care of the Rat King. He walked up to him and pulled back his flipper to punch him. He could feel that Marlene was closing her eyes. Skipper let out a breath. "Don't ever come back. Or you'll be sorry." He said and the Rat King ran off. He turned to see Marlene hobble over to him and hug him.
"Thank you, Skipper." She whispered. Private aahed and they broke away awkwardly.
"Alright team! Time to enforce Julien's Birthday surprise extravaganza party! Let's go!" Skipper announced and he issued orders. "Kowalski, Cake and Presents! Rico, Fireworks! Private, decorations and invitations! Move!" The team dispersed and Skipper and Marlene were left alone. "Well, um… Let's go get you home."
He turned to her to see her grinning. He felt his cheeks burn up and turned away. He led the way to the staircase and saw Marlene struggling to get up the stairs. He swept her up, bridal style and carried her up the stairs. When he made it to the top, a cold breeze met him. He looked down to see Marlene asleep. He chuckled lightly and carried her round the corner to her habitat. He placed her gently on the bed and he crept away. He would wake her up later, in time for the party. What she didn't know was that is was to be a masquerade ball so that no one will know who's who…
Part 3 coming up!