Chapter 3

"Catch me if you can Katrina!"

"Oh, you're on, Kitty!"

The two cats laughed heartily as they raced through the city on their horses. It was Sunday, so no one was really out in the streets. Kitty felt great with the wind in her hair and the horse beneath her. The two slowed down and stopped the horses next to T.U.F.F. headquarters. Dismounting and sitting next to the horses, the two girls grinned at each other.

"How great is this?" Kitty asked happily.

"Really great." Katrina replied, just as happy. They leaned back and their paws touched for a brief second. Kitty pulled her hand away in embarrassment and Katrina made no move to reclaim her hand, letting Kitty have her space.

"So, how is your family?" Katrina asked.

"Mom is ok, she's really nice and everything. You know, about me being an agent. But Dad's kinda against the idea since I have four other brothers and I'm the only girl. How about you?"

"My mom is an actress on that show, um, The Secret Life of a Catsville Kitten, so she's only at home three times a week. My brothers and sister all have jobs around the studio she works in and Dad's the producer of the show. I'm the only one who didn't want to work in that studio, so I joined T.U.F.F. instead."

"I don't know, it's pretty cool that your family works together at least."

"Yeah I… I guess it is." Katrina smiled at Kitty and the two she-cats got back on their horses and raced away, Riding smoothly through the city, the two cats giggled as they scared a passing jogger and a small puppy trying to get its ball from the street. Kitty swiped the ball and tossed it to the puppy. Katrina chuckled at that and they stopped in front of a fruit stand.

"Do you want an apple?" Kitty asked.

"Yeah, and a bag of grapes too. I love them."

"K. Excuse me," Kitty said, waving to the stand owner.

"Well, well, well," Kitty froze at the voice. "If it isn't Agent Katswell."

Kitty hissed as Snap Trap came into view behind the counter of the fruit stand. "What can I get for you today, Ms. Katswell?" Snap Trap asked.

"Can I get some grapes and two apples?" Kitty asked.

"That'll be five bucks." Snap Trap said, handing over a bagful of grapes and three apples.

"We only asked for two apples." Kitty told him.

"Yeah, but Sundays are buy two get one free."

"Thanks Snap Trap. See you Monday?"

"You got it."

Kitty nodded and handed Katrina the grapes. "So the villains here aren't always bad?" Katrina asked, chewing on a grape.

"Well, the intentions are bad, but the plans are lame when it comes to Snap Trap. But yeah, not always evil." Kitty bit into an apple and moaned softly. Katrina's heart sped up and she bit her lip. Wait until the fourth date. She told herself. Wait it out. She doesn't want her heart broken again.

Kitty bit into the apple again and moaned once more. Katrina took in a deep breath to stop herself from jumping at the other cat as Kitty remarked, "Wow, Snap Trap must have a really good garden because these apples are delicious. Want a taste?"

Kitty offered another apple to Katrina and the white cat got an idea. "Sure." Taking a large bite of the apple, Katrina let out the most sensual moan she could muster. "Mm, so good."

Kitty licked her lips and eyed Katrina hungrily.

"Come on," Katrina said, opening her eyes. "We have to take the horses back."

"Ready to ride?" Kitty asked with a smile, getting on her horse.

"Definitely." Katrina replied, mounting her own horse. They rode the horses back to the stables and walked to headquarters, chatting idly about whether or not they would get any missions or if it would just be a paperwork day.

Before they could get there, both their communication watches went off, signaling that Dudley needed help. Just as the girls turned on their communications, a loud blast sounded to their right and they ducked out of the way to avoid flying flames. Standing again, both cats saw the Chameleon running away with bags full of money.

"Let's go!" Kitty shouted, racing after the green lizard with Katrina on her tail. The Chameleon glanced back and saw the two agents chasing him and skillfully turned into a truck and made a quick escape before the cats could catch up. "Rats!" Kitty growled. "Better tell the Chief we lost him."

Katrina nodded and turned on her communicator. "Hello?" came the voice at the other end.

"Chief?" Katrina said. "We chased the Chameleon."

"And?" Chief replied.

"He got away." Kitty sighed.

"Don't worry, Kitty." Katrina said softly, ignoring the Chief. "We'll catch him. I just know it."

She gave Kitty a smile and Kitty couldn't help but smile back. "Eh hem." Both cats glanced at the communicator. "I want you two at Headquarters, now."

"Got it, Chief." They signed off and began walking to Headquarters.

"So, what's the ratio of getaways to catches?" Katrina asked

"2:10." Kitty replied immediately.

"Very nice." Katrina murmured.

Without realizing it, the two cats walked closer together and were holding hands as they entered the T.U.F.F. agency. Agents stared at them as they passed and even Keswick dropped a bomb at the sight of them. The cats only realized it when they had to drop hands to go to their desks and even then, it was reluctant.

"So, how'd it go with the Chameleon?" Dudley asked, walking over to stand behind Kitty.

"He got away." Both agents replied together.

Dudley's ears drooped before he perked up again. "That's ok." Dudley said. "He can't stay in hiding forever."

Kitty smiled.