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Maybe I'll Find Myself Again

Digidestend Angel and Nathaniel

I do NOT own Victorious

Chapter Four

Kale's Rescuer

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Beck drove his truck towards the SPCA while Cat sat in the passenger seat, staring aimlessly out the window. "I'm glad you came, Cat, because I'm kind of nervous."

Cat leaned over and patted his leg. "Don't worry, Beck. I'm here."

"What if the one I pick is crazy and violent, but doesn't show it there? What if I get one that's dying? What if-"

"No. Trust me on this. When you look at the dogs, being serious as you do, you'll see it in their eyes and you'll feel it in your heart when you find your new best friend." Cat told him with sweetness.

Beck nodded after taking a deep breath. "You're right. You're right."

As they pulled up to the small place, Beck ran over to Cat's side and opened her door for her, helping her out since the truck was so tall. They went inside and the lady at the front desk smiled to Cat. "Miss Valentine! You're back!"

Cat giggled. "I am. How are you, Delilah?"

"I'm good, thank you for asking." The older woman smiled. "How are the puppies doing? I've seen them with you around the neighborhood when you walk them in the mornings! They look so healthy and happy."

"They are." Cat motioned to Beck. "This is our new neighbor, Beck Oliver."

Beck reached over the counter and shook the woman's hand. "Nice to meet you, Delilah."

"Nice to meet you as well!" Delilah said. "About time someone moved into that home!" The two young people chuckled. "So who's adopting? Cat, are you adopting again?"

"No, no. I wish I could, but Ipo and Oke are such a handful already." Cat said sympathetically.

"I know what you mean." Delilah looked to Beck. "So you're the one about to rescue a friend. Let's go in the back, shall we?" The woman exited the office and led Beck and Cat to the back where they immediately saw kennels of dogs, some large and some small. "Go ahead and look around. Let me know when you see him or her." And the elderly woman left them alone.

Beck winced at all the barking as he looked through the caged animals. "Aye, aye."

Cat's ears began to ring as well. "This is noisier than I remember."

Beck wasn't seeing any dog he made connection with until he saw a man take a dog by the leash into another room. Beck could already guess what that room was for. The dog was brown with a black circle around his left eye. He had some spots and he was larger than Cat. He looked to be a Great Dane and a mix of something else. He was afraid of something. He looked to Beck in the eye and Beck felt what Cat was talking about. As the man opened the door, Beck ran up to them. "Wait!" He yelled out. The man stopped. "Are you taking him to be…?"

The man nodded. "Unfortunately. This big guy has been here for 2 months and we're overcrowded as you can see."

Beck leaned down as the fearful dog sat down. Beck swore he could see tears in the dog's eyes. He made his decision. "I want him." Beck stood up. "I can't let this one die. He's too sensitive and handsome."

"I agree." The man smiled. "Here." He gave Beck the chain the dog was held with. "I'm going to let Delilah know you found one and she'll be right out." And he left Cat and Beck to the new dog.

Cat came up and smiled gently at the large Great Dane mix. "Hi there." She said softly as the dog let Cat pet his nose. "Aren't you just a sweetheart?"

Soon, Beck signed papers and paid for the new dog. He found out the 10 month old dog had no name at all, so he named him "Kale". Soon they were able to leave. Beck opened Cat's door for her and put Kale in the backseat, and immediately the pup laid down, panting. "Why does he seem a bit fearful of me?"

"Well, let's see." Cat opened the packet that had all Kale's information as Beck entered the driver's seat. "Oh…poor baby. He was found tied up to a chain linked fence and he apparently had been burned with cigarettes. He was severely beaten and starved." Cat had tearful eyes and she looked back at the nervous Kale. "Why do people do such terrible things to such beautiful animals? I can never understand. I really can't."

Beck looked back at Kale, who stared at him in fear. "Don't worry, bud. You'll trust me soon." He told him and went back to back out of the dirt driveway.

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Beck opened the passenger door for Kale as the large dog stepped out, Beck grabbed his new leash Cat and he went shopping for the day before. It was black leather, with a name tag on it as well. The leash was thick black leather. Beck locked his truck and went inside Cat's store. She was showing her assistant manger something at the counter when she caught eye of Beck and Kale. "Why hello there!" She left the counter and went to give Beck a big hug and kissed Kale on the head. "How are my two out of three favorite guys today?"

Beck shrugged. "We're pretty good. Bonding well, I think. He's still a bit afraid of me."

"It's going to take some time, Beck." Cat told him as she leaned down and pet Kale. "He's such a sensitive one that it's going to take a lot of patience and love."

"And I'm working on that." Beck smiled. "I wanted to get him a bigger bed. Surprisingly, the one we bought last night is a bit small."

Cat giggled. "Kale, you sir are such a big dog!" Kale licked her chin as she squealed. "Okay, guys, let's take you upstairs where the supplies are." Cat looked to her assistant manager. "Jayson, I'm going to show Beck some beds. Ring me if the babysitter drops Ipo and Oke off."

"Yes, ma'am."

Beck rolled his eyes at her assistant manager. Sometimes he questioned if he was gay or not, considering he is always staring at either Cat's breasts or her butt.

Cat led them up the stairs, not using the elevator that was used for handicapped people, and Beck took in the large upstairs part of the 2 story store. "I can't believe you're aunt built this huge place."

Cat shrugged. "It's such a hassle to take care of though."

"But it's handled well." Beck told her.

Cat rolled her eyes and led him to the beds. "Here are our largest ones." Cat grabbed one and put it on the ground. "Lay down, Kale." She said gently, but a bit commandingly. Kale did so with ease. "Ooh, perfect! So this size works!"

"So which bed styles do you like best, Cat?" Beck asked.

"Hmm…" Cat had five different kinds of XX-Large beds. "How about this one?" She took out one that was all black, with leather sides, but a cushion in the middle. "It suits him well."

"I agree." Beck nodded and looked to Kale. "How about you, Kale? You like that?"

Kale just looked up at him, staring at him.

"Or you can get back to me on that." Beck said, biting his lip. "Patience."

Cat giggled as she grabbed the same kind of bed, only packaged. "That's right, Beck. Patience."

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After Beck paid for the bed and put it in the backseat, Kale cautiously jumped into the front seat. Beck entered his side and looked to Kale, who was staring at him. "How about some food?" Beck asked as he started the truck. Kale only stared at him. Beck sighed. "You're going to trust me, buddy. You wait and see. You will."

Next Chapter: Cat's New Protectors