Salem: Alright let us see how this goes! I appreciate all the support I have gotten from my readers and hope you enjoy this chapter! Thanks!

(Kitty's apartment, Petropolis. 7:08 am)

Jack reached down and picked up his coat from the floor and brushed it off. Kitty had not gotten back yet, but he wasn't worried. It was only Snaptrap and Jack didn't expect him to have a well thought out plan.
He pulled on his coat and straitened his tie before venturing out into the living room and sitting down on the couch. There was hardly anything that he could do to keep himself entertained. He glanced at the door. Without the threat of a painful shock, he could run and return to his life before prison. He sighed and pushed the thought from his mind. He had finally gotten on Kitty's good side once again and wasn't about to ruin it. Instead, he clicked on the television like he usually did and flipped it to the news channel.
"Good morning Petropolis!" a perky reporter said. She was standing in front of the T.U.F.F. headquarters and Jack expected to see Kitty standing near her, but she didn't show. "I'm reporting to you live from the Turbo Undercover Fighting Force, locally known as T.U.F.F., where the notorious villain Verminious Snaptrap has taken over the building."
Jack leaned forward and listened closer. He must have heard the reporter wrong. Snaptrap wasn't anywhere near capable of taking over T.U.F.F.
The reporter continued. "It is believed that Snaptrap has taken T.U.F.F.'s two most prestigious agents, Kitty Katswell and Dudley Puppy, as hostages. We have received information that he is still in the building and armed. Citizens are advised to stay in their homes at all—" The reporter was pushed over and the camera was taken.
Snaptrap walked in front of the camera. "Hold it still Ollie!" he hissed at his operative before starting his real statement with an evil laugh. "I am Verminious Snaptrap!" he exclaimed. "As you all may know, one of my workers named Jack Rabbit has gotten out of jail." Snaptrap pointed angrily at the camera. "I know you're listening to this Jack!"
Francisco leaned in. "What if he's not boss?" he whispered.
Snaptrap sighed and pushed the alligator out of view. "Anyway, I know you're listening! I want my money Jack and you better bring it." He leaned in closer to the camera. "If you don't the one thing you care about is going in my shark tank."
Jack jumped up. Snaptrap really had done it and he had Kitty. He didn't have the money, so how could he save her?

(T.U.F.F. Headquarters, Petropolis. 7:44 am.)

Kitty opened her eyes and groaned. She was wet from the ice that had thawed. Snaptrap had tied her up and hung her upside down from the ceiling with Dudley next to her. He was also thawed and was chewing furiously on the ropes that bound him in hopes of regaining his freedom.
He noticed Kitty awake and stopped chewing for a moment. "Kitty you're awake! Snaptrap has taken over the whole building!"
Kitty looked down. Francisco was stalking around on the floor, re-freezing agents that were thawing. She looked back at Dudley. "I'm sorry Dudley." She said dishonorably.
Dudley was puzzled. "Sorry about what? The Breakfast Hut?" he inquired.
Kitty shook her head. "No..." she hesitated, but he needed to know the truth. "I let Jack out of prison a couple months ago."
Dudley laughed. "Quit joking. Jack got out himself remember?"
Kitty sighed. "No Dudley you have to listen to me. I missed Jack and thought that I could change him, so I...took him out of jail." She said in a small voice.
The amusement washed off of Dudley's face and he looked down. "You mean you're the one who started all of this?" he asked in disbelief.
Kitty nodded reluctantly. "Yes. I'm sorry Dudley...Please don't be mad at me right now."
Dudley couldn't begin to express his fury, but decided to hide it. This was no time to start an argument. He looked up at the ceiling. The ropes that held them were hanging from large metal hooks. If he could just find a way to pull them out, then he could get himself and Kitty free.
The elevator doors opened once more and Snaptrap re-entered the room. He stopped and looked up in amusement at the two agents hanging like spiders from the ceiling.
"Oh Katswell!" he called. "I hope your bunny shows up!"
Kitty turned red. "Shut up Snaptrap! When I get down there you'll regret ever messing with T.U.F.F.!" she yelled furiously.
Snaptrap laughed. "Will I? I'm not scared of you!" he lied.
Dudley raised an eyebrow. "You're not? Then why do you scream like a lady when I hit you?"
Snaptrap frowned. "I-I don't scream like a lady!" he said getting flustered. He turned to Ollie. "Do you think I scream like a girl?"
Ollie shrugged and Snaptrap crossed his arms. "What's wrong with you? You're supposed to back me up on this one!" he pouted.
Kitty rolled her eyes. This was a severe waste of time. Jack was probably gone already.
Larry ran through the door. He stopped a moment to catch his breath then spoke. "I found him!" he panted. "I found Jack!"
Kitty blinked in surprise. Sure enough, Jack strode into the room following the little shrew and carrying a black briefcase. He glanced up at Kitty who obviously had no idea what was going on.
Snaptrap grinned evilly. "Well, well, well!" he walked up and patted the briefcase that Jack held. "Looks like you brought it after all."
Jack chuckled. "I told you I would repay you Snaptrap." He pointed to Kitty. "She is the one to thank. That fool got me out of jail."
Kitty felt her heart ripping in two once again. He lied the whole time? But what about everything that he had told her? She squeezed her eyes shut and fought back her tears. "You liar!" she cried. "After all you said? You lied to me?"
Jack ignored her and turned back to Snaptrap. He held up the briefcase. "Here you go. Have fun." Snaptrap took the briefcase and Jack stood back. He looked back at Kitty and winked at her.
She frowned. What was he up to?
Snaptrap laughed. "Finally I got my money!" He unlatched the hooks holding the case closed.
Jack watched in anticipation as Snaptrap opened the briefcase. Immediately, the rat yelped and dropped it. Blue cheese spilled out across the floor.
"Cheese! No!" Snaptrap yelled puffing up like a balloon.
In a flash, Jack pulled a weapon from his pocket and shot at Kitty's rope. It snapped and Kitty plummeted to the ground. Jack caught her in his arms and set her on her feet.
Kitty wanted to sock him right in the mouth. She pulled the remaining rope from her body. "Why did you lie to me?" she shouted.
Jack shook his head and held up a hand. "I only said that to get that fool Snaptrap to believe me." He explained.
Police sirens sounded outside and Snaptrap's minions were hurriedly trying to push their plump leader into the elevator and out the door.
Kitty hugged Jack. "I'm proud of you for facing your past." She said. "But you need to go before you get arrested."
Jack sighed. "I will see you again Kitty." He leaned down and pressed his lips against hers.
After a moment Kitty pulled away and pushed Jack towards a window. "Bye Jack." She said sadly.
Jack smiled and opened the window. "So long Miss Katswell." He leaped from the window just moments before the police flooded into the room. They started checking all of the shivering agents that were slowly thawing out.
Dudley called down to Kitty from the ceiling and she picked up the blaster that Jack had left behind. She paused, and then shot Dudley down. He fell smacked into the floor.
"Oww..." he mumbled rubbing the back of his neck.
Kitty wanted to cry, but not in Dudley's presence. She knew that was the last kiss she was ever going to receive from the sly rabbit, but didn't protest. She watched the law enforcement handcuff Snaptrap and his gang before leading them downstairs.
Dudley shivered and kicked the remaining ice off of his foot. "It's so cold in here!"
Kitty nodded and walked to the elevator. Dudley followed, "Where yah going Kitty?" he asked.
Kitty refused to meet his eyes. "I'm going home Dudley."

(Two months later. Kitty's apartment, Petropolis. 7:35 pm.)

It seemed like a decade since Jack had left and Kitty had to admit she was quite lonely without his many snide remarks. She missed fighting with him them happily falling asleep in his arms. She sighed and held up the blaster Jack had dropped before escaping from a second floor window in T.U.F.F. She polished the shiny metal of the trigger and examined it more closely. She felt strange for keeping it, but at the same time there was no way she would ever be able to let it go.
The mail cute on her front door flipped up and several letters were tossed through it. Kitty set down the blaster, walked over, and scooped them up off of the floor then sat down at her kitchen table to read them. They were all bills that she had to pay and she tossed them aside. She picked one of them up and frowned. In the middle of the stack was a letter from an address she was not familiar with. It came from a town hundreds of miles away called Arsonville. She flipped over the envelope and stuck her finger under the flap, ripping it open. Inside was a hand written letter;

To Kitty,

I have left the town of Petropolis and moved to Arsonville to clear my name. I am sorry I could not tell you sooner, but I had to evade the police. After I find a way to prove myself, I will come back for you and we can both retreat to wherever you wish to go. I love you Kitty and understand that my past actions have ripped you apart, but no longer.

Please write me back,
Jack Rabbit

A tear slid down Kitty's cheek. Not out of sadness, but of sheer happiness. She jumped out of her seat and hunted around for a piece of paper and a pen. Jack had not forgotten about her and she did not intend to forget about him anytime soon.

(About a week and a half later. Jack's apartment, Arsonville. 11:28 am)

Jack opened up the newspaper and sat on his couch. After he had left Petropolis he had wandered into the city of Arsonville many miles away and rented an apartment with the little cash he had left. It wasn't the best place to live, but at least it hid him from the police. A knock on his door startled him. He got up and walked to it stealthily. He peered through the keyhole. His doorman Ronald, an ignorant lizard, stood outside. After making sure there was no threat, Jack unlocked the door and opened it.
Ronald smiled. "Morning Jack!" he said kindly. "I've got some mail for yah here!" he handed Jack a letter.
Jack frowned and turned the envelope over in his hand. He never received mail except for eviction notices that were never carried out. He dismissed Ronald with a hand and went back inside.
He leaned against his door and examined the letter more closely. It came from an address in Petropolis. He grinned and opened it.

Dear Jack,

Before I had gotten your letter, I had thought you had forgotten about me. I am proud of you for taking a stand and trying to fix everything you have done in the past. It will be hard, but I know you can do it.
Things here are going well, but it is lonely without you. Repairs were made on T.U.F.F. and now we are back in business. Dudley, however, got really mad at me for helping you but I still think it was worth it.
Keep working on a way to clear your name. I can't wait to see you again.

Forever yours,
Kitty Katswell

Jack blinked and put the letter back into its envelope. He sat down on the couch and sighed happily. "I can't wait to see you too Kitty."

TO BE CONTINUED...

Alright everyone! Hope you enjoyed this story! If you are interested in the sequel it will be called "Love on Paper" and will be told mainly in Jack and Kitty's letters to each other. Thanks for your support and please review! No flames! Goodbye!
~With Love, Salem Marionette