Chapter 2 – Alliance
"OH, that Shadows really ruffles my fur. All he wants to do is just goof around. If we don't act now our world might not…" Bolt was silenced from his rant when Mittens planted a kiss on his lips. He almost instantly melted at the touch of her lips, letting her love envelope him. When she finally released him from her lover's hold, he retained that half their, dopy look on his face, "What was I saying?" he asked. "You were at the part where I just let the world blow up!" they heard Shadows say from behind him. "What…I thought you were going to stay behind?" Bolt asked. "I was but then Sassy decided she wanted to go and actually have a real meal for once!" he responded, then closed the gap between Bolt's ear and his mouth, "She threatened to kick me out of the building completely…and much worse!" Shadows whispered. Bolt couldn't say anything, he just cringed in a pain he could almost feel just by the words. "So what are you doing here?" Mittens asked. "My children want to know what it's like to be in your house…At least Anna and Mir do." Sassy responded, only to get Mittens to call her on it, "Liar!" Sassy stuck out her bottom lip in a pout, "I'd scratch you if your claws weren't made from an indestructible crystal!" she said. Mittens simply smiled in victory. "Told you!" she said as she turned to Bolt. "Told me what?" Bolt asked truly confused, and Mittens simply strutted away. "Uhg!" he groaned, "Penny start up the O-TIP for four…I mean seven arrivals!" he said into the air. "Who…how can Penny hear you from all the way over hear…and what is an O-TIP?" as Shadow was speaking, Bolt and Mittens walked up to them, and Mittens said, "You should place your paw on my back, and your kittens should be touching you." Sassy did just that, and Bolt stepped on Shadows' paw hard, "ENG! You did that on purpose!" Shadows grunted, just as they all lit up and vanished. They all reappeared in Penny's living room, and the Kittens gapped in aw, before they spied the three Kits. "Yay!" Mir called out as she jumped at the chance to go visit them, Sassy on the other hand was in shock, "No wonder you thought you were gone only four months, it apparently was true!" Rhino decided to speak up…but kept his mouth shut when Angeliera gave him a 'don't you dare' look! "Listen, here's the plan…" Bolt started, but was interrupted by Shadows again, "Whoa there tiger, I never said I'd be a part of anything you came up with!" His little intimidation was quickly quelled when five of the six children passed by him, laughing and playing, "DO I EVER GET TO BE COOL AGAIN?" he shouted. "I think you're cool daddy!" Kevin whispered. Shadows smiled gently, "Thanks champ!" "Shadows listen," Bolt started as he stared down Shadows, "We can't let pride be a problem here. You don't like me, and I don't like you, but for the sake of our children, we have to work together on this." Shadows narrowed his eyes onto a scowl, "Alright dog, but I won't be anyone's bait, I still have my super speed!" Bolt let his eyes widen only a little, "Kind of like I still have my super strength and armored fur!" he said. Shadows' interest peeked at that information and he smiled devilishly, "Oh boy here we go!" Sassy said in embarrassment. "Well then Dog, why don't we have a contest? Winner gets to call the shots…if you survive." Shadows offered. Bolt simply growled, "What if I refuse?" he asked. "You can kiss my help good bye completely!" Shadows told him. "Fine!" Bolt agreed, "If it will finally get you to help me save this world and Neutros, I accept!" Shadows smiled in glee, "Let's make this as intoxicating as all of our other fights!" he said as he let his adrenaline begin pumping!
"Remember Shadows, you promised to help us if I win!" Bolt reminded him. "Hey I know that, let's just start this thing!" Shadows said. Bolt barely took a step when Shadows took off in a flash, and ran head first into Bolt's chest, knocking him back about twenty feet before Shadows once again rammed into him from below before grabbing his scruff and literally throwing him into the ground. As the dust settled, Bolt lay there, unmoving. Mittens was almost worried, until she saw his nose twitch. Smiling she chuckled a little, "This won't last long!" she whispered. And watched as Shadows closed in on Bolt, checking to see if Bolt really was out cold. The moment the large black cat was close enough Bolt lunged at him with his mouth open and a loud growl. Bolt actually clamped his teeth around Shadows neck, and held the cat by that vice like grip. "GYA, I fell for it!" Shadows shouted. "Give up Shadows!" Bolt tried to say, but it came out sounding like, "Gib ub Shabao!" "What was that?" Shadows asked with a smile. Bolt simply growled at him, before Shadows actually started to run in circles around Bolt with the shepherd still hanging on to his neck. Bolt had trouble keeping up, and eventually released his grip on Shadows, and kept spinning until he collapsed, dizzy and discombobulated. Even Shadows wobbled around a little, trying to get his bearings. Just before he could attempt to make another move, a large fist came seemingly out of nowhere and connected with his cheek, knocking the large cat across the street and putting him out for a few minutes.
Shadows opened his eyes to find himself lying on the couch inside the house, with a splitting headache fast approaching, "Oh, what hit me?" he asked. "I did!" came an angry booming voice from above him, when he looked up, he found a large well built Neutrosian, with a grey goatee. Mr. Avona stood over him with his arms folded and his eyes turned down in anger. "You got some right hook!" Shadows tried to joke, but Mr. Avona stood firm and told him as much, "You say that what you do is for you children, but when it comes down to it, all you care about is your excitement. I was forced to leave my wife and one of my daughters back on my planet, and all you can do is play around trying to get your 'rush' by fighting a pointless battle. Well, I want to get back to them and make sure they stay safe. If you want to wait until a NeoNeutrosian with God-like powers comes to Earth and destroys it while you jump off of buildings for fun, then be my guest, but keep all of us out of it." As he ended his speech, he quickly turned around to leave, only to hear Shadows, chuckle a little, "Yah, it was all for my buzz," and the cat stood up from his laying position, "but I'm no flake, I said I'd help, and that's what I'm going to do. What's the plan boss?" Bolt dropped his jaw, "What? I'm the one who's leading the charge!" he shouted. "Are you kidding, I'm never going to take orders from you, dog. Him on the other hand, he knocked me out with one punch, he'll be the better leader. Besides, you couldn't lead your way out of a paper bag." Shadows taunted. "Why you!" Bolt growled, and Mittens stepped in to stop the potential fight, "Whoa there Wags, let's not start that again. We just got the help we need!" Bolt stopped his advance but continued to growl at the offending cat. Shadows smiled thinking he had won that argument, only to look down into the angry eyes of Sassy. "Just stop! You've already caused enough trouble!" she told him. "What?" he asked. "All for my Buzz? Is that all your family is worth?" she asked. Bolt could only stare at her, and then him. "Yikes!" he whispered, "Something tells me that it's his turn in the dog house!" Mittens gave Bolt a disapproving look, "Sorry!" he said. "Aw come on Sassy you know I didn't mean it like that!" Shadows said as he followed her down the hall. "Good luck getting your kicks without me!" she yelled as she walked into Penny's room and slammed the door in Shadows' face. The large black cat let his ears slowly fall to his head, before bowing his head to the floor. Shadows slowly walked away, sad and upset with himself. Bolt watched as Shadows passed by, and almost felt sorry for him, turning to Mittens he asked, "You don't suppose you could…" "Talk to her and help him out? Sure!" she said and walked away to do just that. "I was going to say 'not get involved' actually." he whispered to himself.
End – Chapter 2