Hiya - sorry I didn't introduce the previous chapter! There is gonna be some serious twists in the story... thank you Pikachuprinplup for giving me tips on how to write suspense! Check out his awesome new chapter to his story! It's amazing! I love stories with guns and death O_O I'm just like that... is it weird for a female to think that? Anyway, back to this chapter XD

Disclaimers are the same. BTW if you people can be bothered to actually comment and stuff I need about 3 new characters for the Optinim (if you read the last chapter you should know who they actually are). This chapter may start out soppy and sad but if you read on, things'll get action packed :P. This chapter is the longest, but please don't lose heart and not finish the chapter. Otherwise the next one won't make sense.

Is Aqua coming to this chapter? Better find out:

I looked at my sister, totally shocked. Aqua's alive? Is that even possible? I saw her die in the hospital! Sally gave me a hug, sending me straight to bed without saying a word. I struggled to go to sleep again. I looked up at my bedroom ceiling, where my dad had stuck up pictures of my favourite popstars (with the help of a ladder). Lady Lala and Bruno Marsbar were looking straight back at me, microphines in their hands, singing to thousands of toons. Katy Purry was posing, giving me her million dollar smile, sweeties in her hair. It gave me some kind of happiness, just looking at them. I got out of my bed and sat on a stool next to the window. The big, bright moon shone brightly over Toontown Central.

"Aqua, if you're listening, I knew you were alive. I miss you so much! I wish you were right next to me, back to the time when we would go to 'The Flying Pie' and see how quickly we could eat a pie! I miss you loads... when can we ever meet again? Am I a fool, who sits alone, talking to the moon? Will you ever hear me calling?" Tears spilt down my cheek. I turned on the radio quietly - it was playing Talking to the Moon by Bruno Marsbar. Poppencrunch knocked on my door and walked in with a box of tissues.

"I've managed to get Sally to sleep. It's going to be okay, Bonnie. You shouldn't fret. Say, do you want to come with me and Sally to look for Aqua? Thanks to being in the Resistance for so long, we have a lot of information about different organisations." I looked at his kind eyes. I knew he was being serious. He began singing softly to the radio, giving me a twirl. I giggled, and then he tucked me up in bed, turning off the radio.

"Night night, Bon Bon," I smiled and closed my eyes.

The next morning, I had a sleep in. Sally was already up, brushing her fur and applying perfume. She had a yellow top with the sun on and a denim skirt. She hummed sweetly to Talking to the Moon. I looked at her, and she looked at me.

"Morning Bonnie," the red mouse said, inbetween singing. She looked especially happy. The radio was on, and after the song was finished, a new one was playing.

"Now for a brand new song, by Lady Lala. It's called Aquamarine Love," the toon on the radio station said, sounding half awake. The smile was wiped of Sally's face. She loved Lady Lala - she'd even seen her live!

"Aqua," she murmered. Then she ran off, crying.

Darling.. we met under the sea
We were happy
Just you and me
They took you away
With a smirk on their face
Thought I lost you forever...

It was Aquamarine love
A Romeo and Juliet
With a mix up up above
Is it even fair?
They didn't care...

I turned off the radio - it was too much. I'd lost someone I loved, it was a mix up up above. Lady Lala had sang my exact feelings and turned it into a number one hit. I ran after Sally. Papa was calming her down, giving her a bit of his special pie. Sally took after Papa quite a bit. They were both sort of short, and they were both red. I took after mama, therefore I was mama's girl. We were both lilac, and sort of short. I guess my whole family was on the short side, except Sally was a tad bit taller than me because she's older. Mama served me a special breakfast of bacon and eggs (except the bacon's made of special meat, not meat made of the pig toon). I wolfed it down, not realising how hungry I actually was. Sally hadn't touched her breakfast. She had stopped crying.

"Oh, that Lady Lala. She sings the wrong songs at the wrong time," Dad muttered, rubbing Sally's back. Sally smiled at his constant complaining of the singer, getting up and finishing her breakfast.

"Thanks Mum - it's lovely," she said, bacon in her mouth. Ma smiled, not nitpicking at Sally's manners like she normally did. I ate the last bit of toast and put my plate and cup in the sink, going off to get changed. Just as I was about to leave, there was a knock at the door. Police came in, not smiling. I stared at them. They pointed guns at our heads, and the sheriff came in.

"Sheriff Samuel's the name. I'm here for some questioning over the death of Lil' Oldman. Can I have Sally Thunderspeed and Queen Bonnie Thunderspeed." I winced at him calling me Queen. I hate that name! But Mama and Papa insisted that I sounded lovely.

"Come along, you dirty rats," He barked, pushing us out of the door with guns. I could hear Mama crying. The police pointed guns at us, so we didn't run. Sally didn't cry or worry. She eyed the Sheriff, not saying a word. She squeezed my hand for comfort.

"Don't worry, Bonnie. I'll do the talking. These scumbags aren't really doing justice. Flippy thinks they're good because they're cheap to pay for-" The 'sheriff' shoved her to the ground, just as Poppencrunch was coming down the lane. He ran up to us, but they got hold of him.

"What are you doing to Sally!" He shouted, trying to get out of his headlock.

"How dare you call us scumbags!" He screeched, kicking her in the face. I screamed for Sally. She didn't say anything.

"WELL?" Sheriff Samuel hissed, holding her by the scruff and slapping her. The was a dark bruise on her cheek.

"Leave her alone!" I screamed again. He threw her to the ground, and the police got hold of her. The sheriff walked over to me and stroked my face with his rough hands.

"Stop it," I said quietly. He started stroking me harder.

"What did you say?" The Sheriff said, smirking. He was now scratching me very hard, hard enough for blood to be shed.

"I said STOP IT!" I shouted, getting my hands free and hitting him across his face. He got his gun out, and pointed it at my forehead.

"One shot is all it takes, and your misery will end." I closed my eyes, ready for the end. Poppencrunch forced his way out of the police's grip and kicked the Sheriff in the head. He was stunned for a second - just enough time for Pop to snatch the gun out of his hand. The Sheriff got up, wincing at the pain in his head. He spat in my face, and whipped around, tripping Pop up and punching him in the face. I closed my eyes, waiting for this nightmare to be over. I heard a crack. I opened my eyes. Sally and Poppencrunch had knocked out all the police officers and the Sheriff was begging for mercy. Only then did I realise no one was trying to hold me back. Then my sister fell unconcious. I ran up to her. Her lip was bleeding and her arm was limp.

Poppencrunch banged on the door loudly. Mama and Papa came out, and then gasped at the sight of Sally and the knocked out police officers. Papa got out his emergency kit, using cotton to stop the bleeding. Mama took me in to wash off the blood on my cheek. She was sobbing though out.

"My little babies..." she started crying hysterically. I gave her a hug, but she continued crying.

"First my darling Aqua! Now th-they c-come for my Sally and Bonnie! I-I think we should go into hiding. This is g-going too far. The Optinim will help us." I was puzzled. Then I realisd these brutes must've come and killed Aqua. Flippy didn't know about them. They were outlaws. They weren't on the cog's side. They weren't on the toon's side. They didn't care. I didn't know who to trust anymore. My mother dried her eyes. Once she felt strong enough to go see Aqua, she held my hand and we went into the living room.

"Poppencrunch has taken the brutes to the real police. Aqua - I mean Sally - seems to be recovering... oh Aqua." Papa was putting a warm flanel on Sally, sighing. He was worried and upset. Poppencrunch walked in.

"How's she doing?" He said softly. I looked at him. He was as upset as Papa.

"We were going to tell you today - that's why I came round - but seeing the circumstances, it's best I just tell you now. You know, lighten up the mood. Sally and I are engaged." Mama gave Poppencrunch a big hug. Papa patted him on the back.

"Welcome to the family, my boy." He seemed very happy. The sound of laughter and happiness seemed to revive Sally. I too was pleased!

"Hey Sal, I've told them!" He said cheerfully, sitting next to her. Sally got up, and gave a weak smile. She hugged up, tears brimming in her eyes. Then Mum piped up.

"Sorry to spoil the fun, all of you. But my husband and I have decided that we all move house. I've phoned up the Optinim, and they have a space fo us. Which is funny because Charlene rang them up earlier and they said they were full. I guess we are VIPs because of our Sally and Poppencrunch!" Sally, Poppencrunch and I shared a secret smile. We knew why. It was Aqua... it must've been!

A couple of days later, everyone had packed their bags and we were ready to go. I looked at Pop, who was busily chatting away about wedding plans to Pa and Mum. I nudged Sally.

"Where's Poppencrunch's family?" I asked her. She looked uneasy.

"Poppencrunch is an orphan. His parent - in fact whole family - was butchered by the cogs. He only survived because Lil' Oldman saved him just before the cogs killed him. He was 5 when it happened. I guess Lil' Oldman was his stepfather. Pop's a tough lad - that's why he didn't look so distraught when Lil' Oldman died. Just don't mention it to him, ok? He's still sensitive about his family and stuff." I nodded. Then the moving van came. A green pig and a red pig came out, helpig us load everything in. They set off, and we all went in our karts. When we arrived at our lodge, the pigs were already there, putting everything into the house. We paid them their money and we all slouched onto the plastic covered couch.

"Welcome to our new life."