Yay! It didn't take me way too long this time to give you all the next chapter of Rivers of Love. Hmm...I'm wondering if I should change the name. Oh well, whatever. Anyways, enjoy the chapter! And please review! I only got one review since I put up chapter 3 you know, and I want more than that! I need to know that people are appreciating my story! So please review!


Chloe smiled at Papi as she watched her mate swimming in the pool.

"Shame you can't join, Corazon," Papi apologized as he swam laps in the pool that was made specially for Chloe. "It's a really hot day today and the sun sure seems blazing."

"Yeah, but it's nice enough to watch you swimming. And I've got my shade so I'm all good," Chloe replied with a happy smile.

"If that's what you say, Chloe," Papi smiled back at his mate and continued on.

I have everything I want right now. My owner Viv…Papi as my mate…and now I'm pregnant with Papi's puppies! I don't think life could get any better. Except if Delgado suddenly showed up and decided to stay here. Chloe thought to herself. But for now, everything I want is here.

Chloe watched as Papi suddenly narrowed his eyes, and the happy look from his face turned into a scared and afraid one.

"What's wrong?" Chloe asked, alarmed at the sudden change of mood.

"Don't move, Corazon. Whatever you do, don't move," Papi was staring at something beyond Chloe, slowly swimming to the side of the pool and getting out.

"W-what's w-wrong P-Papi?" Chloe stammered. The way Papi was reacting was scaring her, a lot. She wanted to see what was behind her but she didn't dare since Papi told her to not move.

"Whatever you do…don't move Chloe…don't move," Papi slowly stepped forward, eyes wide and determined.

"Please Papi, tell me what's going on!" Chloe begged. She was scared and the way Papi was acting didn't help at all.

Now, Papi was almost to her, standing in front of her but to the left. Before she knew what was going on, Papi suddenly jumped out just as a hiss sounded and a moan escaped his jaws.

"Papi!" Chloe whirled around just in time to see the snake slithering away into the bushes and the bitemark on Papi's shoulder. "No! I'll get Viv!" Even with her stomach heavy with the puppies, Chloe sped to where Viv was, sitting on the sofa watching TV.

"Viv!" Chloe knew that to Viv, that sounded only like a bark- but that was good enough.

"Hey Chloe, what's wrong? Where's Papi," Viv asked cheerfully as she turned her attention to Chloe with a smile.

Chloe barked again, frustrated, and tugged at Viv's red skirt. Come on…

"You need to take me somewhere?" Viv asked and Chloe barked again while nodding her head.

Now sure that Viv was following her, she pelted ahead to Papi. "Viv's coming! She'll drive you to the vet or tell Sam!"

Papi smiled up at her even though Chloe could tell he was in pain. He was just about to say something when Viv entered.

"What's this?" Viv stepped up to Papi and saw the bite-mark on his side. "Oh no!" She took Papi in her arms, had a quick word with Sam, got into the car, and drove off at high-speed.

Chloe just sat there watching them, giving off a little whine. Please be alright Papi! Please don't let it be a very poisonous snake! Please!

Delgado stared at the paper for a few minutes, before Rio made him shake all his thoughts away.

"Delgado? What's wrong?" She asked as she gazed at him, looking somewhat worried. She turned her attention to the 'lost pet' paper he was staring at and looked back at him. "It's just like any paper that an owner would make for their lost pet. It's not like something's wrong or anything."

Delgado shook his head with his eyes furrowed together and his mouth into a frown. "No…you don't get it do you Rio? This dog, El Diablo, is an enemy of mine. If he's out and about on these streets then…well…who knows?"

Rio's eyes went wide. "You can fight him though, can't you? I mean, you're a police dog and everything."

"Yes, I can fight him, but he'll be up for the fight. Let's not forget he's a Doberman, and those kind are strong fighting dogs, although not as strong as a Rottweiler. And he'll be coming back for some revenge, which would make him twice as determined to beat me. And let's not forget you here. If he somehow gets you alone…then…well…can you fight?"

Rio looked from side to side, worried and on edge. "I never fought before…"

Delgado sighed. "Then whatever you do, stay by my side."

Rio smiled. "Okay."

Even though Rio seemed sure she would be able to stick to Delgado, he wasn't exactly sure. Rio seemed a bit on the curious side; which might cause trouble sooner or later.

"What's wrong?" Rio's voice suddenly jolted Delgado out of his thoughts.

Shaking his head to clear it, he replied, "Nothing. Just remember to stay away from Dobermans for the time being."

Rio nodded once as the two passed a policeman and his dog.

Wait, that's Fernando! Delgado realized as he turned back. Like him, Fernando was a German shepherd, but a bit smaller in size.

"Hey Delgado. What's up?" Fernando greeted him as the two dogs went up to him. He glanced swiftly at Rio and then back to Delgado with a questioning look.

"I'm taking this dog back to her home," Delgado barked. "I need to double check something. Train to San Diego is that way, right?" With his muzzle Delgado pointed down a narrow alley, a creepy looking place with mice scuttling about the ground.

"Sure is," Fernando nodded with his head. "Now I need to get going," With a slight nod, he turned away and bounded over to his owner, who was calling his name.

"You know Delgado…are you sure it's that way?" Rio looked queasy her eyes darting about the alley nervously.

"Yes, you heard Fernando. He said it was here too," Delgado walked ahead and stopped right at the head of the alley when he realized Rio wasn't following him. "What's wrong?"

Rio glanced behind Delgado nervously. "Well…let's just say I don't like that place very much…you see…I kinda met someone there…"

"Come on, everything's gonna be okay. Remember, the sooner we get moving the sooner you reach home. So just man it up and get over here," Delgado was getting a bit impatient, and his tone showed it.

"Fine…." Stepping forward, Rio followed Delgado down the alley until they reached a crossroad. Once again, Rio stopped.

"What is it this time?" Delgado sat down as he sighed, twitching his tail.

"This is where I met that someone," Rio whispered, her eyes wide with fear.

"Who exactly is this…someone?"

"Well…he's…"

The last thing Delgado saw was Rio's eyes go wide as if something or someone was behind him. Then everything went black.


Oh my...I wonder if Papi will be okay! o.o

And who was that?

XD Anyways, I'll try to get the next chapter up as soon as possible. But school's starting real soon for me...and well...it'll definitely be keeping me busy. . But once again, I'll try ^_^