When she was finally in the clear, Kat stopped to take a breather. However, she didn't feel right, leaving Cole behind to deal to with Raven. She knew he was strong but was he strong enough to take her down? Just then, her phone began to buzz, it was Zeke that was calling her.
Zeke: Kat, you there?
Kat: Zeke, why didn't you tell me that Cole was awake?
Zeke: Wha?! What the hell are you talkin' about, I called you about 50 times to let you know but you never picked up.
Kat was dumbstruck, did Zeke really call her 50 times? And why didn't she get any incoming calls, while she was working?
Kat: Incoming calls must not work, when I'm in another world.
Zeke: Another world, the hell are you talkin' about?
Kat: Nevermind, listen, Zeke, Cole is out there fighting against Raven!
Zeke: Raven, you mean that scary ass Shifter chick?
Kat: Yeah, that's right.
Zeke: I wouldn't worry too much, Cole grabbed himself some extra wad of juice, before showing up there.
Kat: Well, I hope he'll be able to beat her.
Zeke: No worries, he'll be fine.
Still, Kat couldn't help but to feel worried that Cole couldn't withstand her.
Kat: I have to trust Zeke and know that Cole will be just fine. Maybe I should do some extra work around town, to ease myself.
She moved around from block to block helping out citizens, stopping crime and doing what Shifters do best. 3 hours went by and Zeke calls Kat once again.
Zeke: Hey, Kat, you ain't never gonna believe this one, you know those areas in the city you've been clearin' out, there crime free now, cops are hangin' up poster, with your face on 'em.
Kat: I'm just doing what I can, you know, to ease my worries of Cole.
Zeke: I know, I know but listen, keep it up, the people love it and I could use that to my advantage. By the way, Cole called me, he said that he chased Raven off and he's headin' to the other side of the city, you know, the side that you brought back. Why don't you go pay him a little visit. I'll catch you later.
Kat was all relieved to hear that Cole survived against Raven. Thanks to Zeke, she knew where he was and it was time for her to go and see him.
Kat: That train goes to another part of the city. I should hop aboard!
She ran up to the train station and bumped into that same man and his son Eugie.
?: Hey, it's you!
Kat: Oh, not this again...Look, I was trying to SAVE your house, ok? It just slipped and...
?: No, no, not that! You brought back the missin' town, didn't you?! The "girl with the black cat" is the talk of the city.
Kat: Oh, that! Um, yeah...I guess that was me. People are already talking about it?
?: Yep! Whatever you did, the train is back in service! Mmm, I'll bet that place in Pleajeune is open again...Oops, did I say that out loud?
Kat: Look, that's nice and all but I have to go, I have someone to see and I need to leave now.
When she got up the stairs, she noticed a billboard that said "No Pets Allowed." And considering Dusty was kind of a pet, they wouldn't allow him in. So she took the only other way there...riding the top of the train. "Meow!" Dusty said.
Kat: Sorry, Dusty, no pets allowed. We'll just ride on top. The view's better from up here though.
The train began to move and Kat and Dusty watched the scenery, from up top.
Kat: It'll be good to spend time with Cole again, now that he's out of bed.
While riding the train for a while, Kat had arrived in Auldnoir. She hopped off and gave Zeke a call.
Kat: Zeke, I made it to Auldnoir, any idea where Cole is?
Zeke: Er...hell, if I know, I took a stop to that place, when that place came back to Heckseville but I don't know where Cole went off too. It's a dark and shady place, so be careful if you run into any nutballs there...they remind me a lot of...of...damn, I can't even remember that name of the city Cole and I came from.
Kat: Zeke, focus!
Zeke: Oh, right, well, I dunno where he might be. Just take a look around, he should be around somewhere.
Kat: That's helpful info.
But she decided to do what Zeke said and take a look around. Zeke wasn't kidding, when he said it was a shady place, looked like danger could be around every corner but that didn't stop her from trying to find Cole. As she was walking around, she ran into a woman, standing in front of a building that said "Pleajeune".
?: Did you hear about the new Shifter in town? She brought back that missing chunk of Auldnoir back! Finally, a little competition for that crow woman! If you ask me, she needs to get put in her place.
Kat: Wow, word travels fast!
?: I'd love to get a gander with my own eyes.
?: Rumor also has it that she's got something going on with the champion of Heckseville.
Kat: Is it a rumor or is it true?
?: Well, according the people, it's a rumor, although they was word that he was fighting that crow woman and he almost kissed the Shifter.
Kat: Yeah, I heard about that too. Too bad, Raven had to ruin it.
?: They say she's cute, even if she has no body.
Kat: Oh, uh...is that so? Listen, I'm looking for that "champion of Heckseville", I was told he was somewhere in Auldnoir.
?: Oooh, a fan of the champion, are you? Sadly, I haven't seen him, I wish I did, any girl would be lucky to have him for a man.
Kat: I see...well, thanks.
She continued on with her search.
Kat: Zeke said he was somewhere in Auldnoir, I just gotta keep looking. Wait, maybe I can locate him on this GPS thing.
She tinkered around with it and locked onto Cole's GPS location.
Kat: There he is! Better move, before he leaves.
With no time to waste, she took off, keeping a lock on his phone. She ran down every street, looking for Cole, luckily he was staying in one place so it was easy for her to catch up to him. She passed a building and finally found him.
Kat: Cole!
Cole: Huh? Kat, you made it.
Kat: Yeah, Zeke told me you were so I came right away. How are you feeling, Raven did to hurt you, did she?
Cole: Relax, I'm fine. I was able to weaken her to the point where she had to retreat. But no, I didn't get hurt.
Kat: That's good, so what are you doing here?
Cole: I came her to flex my powers a bit and then I ran into this kid named Newt, he heard of me in Heckseville and wanted my help looking for this girl he knew.
Kat: Where is he now?
Cole: Inside this clothing store, he asked me to wait for him. Wanna come along?
Kat: Really? You'll let me tag along?
Cole: Yeah, since I've been in bed, we haven't had anytime to be alone...consider this as a date.
Kat was struck by his words...especially the word "date". They've never been on a date, since they got there own place, so how was Kat gonna stand that up?
Kat: Yeah, of course I'll come with you. Oh, I can't believe he asked me out!
Cole: Great, I can see him coming out.
?: Mr. MacGrath, I'm all set to-Wait a minute, aren't you Kat, that Shifter?
Kat: Yes, that's me.
?: I've heard all about you, how you've been helping out with Heckseville, there's posters of you and Mr. MacGrath all over this place.
Cole: She said she'll help us out with finding your friend.
?: Fantastic, that should make things easier.
Cole: However, we'll need to change.
Kat & ?: Change?!
Cole: Correct, if this whole city knows who we are, that'll make things harder for us to find your friend.
?: Good point, I did see some school uniforms in there that you two can wear.
Cole: Perfect, Kat shall we go?
Kat: Yeah, let's do it!
3 hours go by and Cole and Kat have changed into school uniforms.
Kat: Alright, time to get down to business.
?: Perfect, no one will be able to recognize you, in those clothes.
Cole: Alright, then it's time to get to it.
?: Right, I think we should split up and ask around to see if anyone has seen Echo.
Kat: Echo?
Cole: His friend, the girl were looking for.
Kat: Oh, gotcha.
?: Good luck to the both of you.
Cole: Alright, Kat, let's get going.
Kat: Roger!
The two began taking off, looking around to find the girl, Echo.
Kat: Cole, let's ask him, he might know, he's wearing the same coat as Newt.
Cole: Good idea." Cole said, walking up to the boy. Hey, kid, were looking this girl. Have you seen her anywhere?
?: Hmm, I've never seen you two before...How do I know you really go to our school? We get weirdos all the time trying to sneak in here.
Cole: Look, were the ones asking questions, have you seen this girl or not?
?: Alright...how about this...if you can answer some questions, I'll tell you about the girl you're looking for.
Cole: You gotta be kidding me.
He grabbed Kat's arms and turned around, walking away.
Cole: Kat, we don't have time for this, were here to look for a girl not play 20 questions.
Kat: I know, I know, but he's not gonna tell us anything, unless we do what he says.
Cole took a few seconds to think about but came to his decision.
Cole: Alright, let's do it.
Kat: Great! Okay, you have a deal.
?: Alright first question...what is the goddess statue in Pleajeune holding?
Cole: Fire.
?: Second question...what is the name of the school in Pleajeune?
Cole: Arquebus Academy.
?: Now, final question...which body part is the statue in the school holding up.
Cole: The left , we answered your question, now you gotta answer ours.
?: Fine, a deals a deal. I'll tell you what I know about Big Bag.
Cole: What? Who the hell is "Big Bag?
?: The girl your asking me about...I don't know what she's got in there, but she's always running around with that bag filled to the brim, protecting it like it's made of gold or something. It's what got her that nickname.
Cole: I see and where did you last see her?
?: Hmm, wasn't around here, at least. It's hard not to notice a girl with a bag like that, though. I think maybe I last saw her heading back to the school?
Cole: Got it. Thanks for the help.
Kat: Why is she going back to school after class?
Cole: Hell if I know, she probably forgot something...let's keep asking around, we might get a different answer.
Kat: Right!
Cole and Kat kept searching around the area, looking for answers, when they stumbled across another high schooler.
?: H-Hey, you two are...? Nah, you couldn't be...but you look just like the Champion of Heckseville and the Gravity Queen! You're them, aren't you?
Cole: Calm down, your gonna hurt yourself.
Kat: No, you must have us confused. Were just high schoolers looking for our friend, Echo.
?: You can't fool me. You're them, aren't you?!
Cole: No, were not. Listen, were trying to find this girl, you seen her or not?
?: Echo? She and I, we're not exactly on good terms...but you! You two look so much like the Champion and Gravity Queen! I should know...I'm there biggest fan!
Cole: Well, that was a serious waste of time.
Kat: Thanks. For the help, I mean.
?: You've got to be them...W-Wait, don't go!
Cole: Let's go, before he knows what the Champion can really do.
Kat: I hear that.
Cole and Kat searched every inch of the city, asking around for Echo and they all said something about her being at the school or mentioning her at the school. After looking for some answers, Cole and Kat met back up with There high schooler friend.
Cole: Newt, your here too?
Newt: Guys! I asked around and everyone seems to think Echo's somewhere around the school.
Kat: That's the impression we got, too. Hmm, what now?
Newt: Maybe we should split up again and look for her.
Cole:!Sounds like a plan.
Kat: I know, I'll look from atop one of the taller buildings! I'm more likely to spot something from way up there. I'll give you a call, when I get there.
Cole: Good thinking, Kat, stay sharp and be careful.
Kat used her powers to fly up to the buildings to get a birds-eye view. She scaled building after building until she finally made it to the tallest building in Auldnoir.
Kat: Cole, I made it to the building.
Cole: Right on! Do you see anything from up there?
Kat: Hmm...No, no sign of Echo.
Cole: Try going a little higher, I got a lock on your GPS locater, so we'll be right behind you.
Kat: Right!
She took off again, heading out to the next building, scaling from place to place, trying to find Echo.
Kat: Cole, I made it, but there's still no sign of...
Cole: Kat, Kat, is everything alright?
Kat: Over there, I see another girl, I think it's her.
Cole: Alright, follow her, we'll meet you there.
Kat flew from the building and landed next to the girl. Cole and Newt weren't far behind, they caught up with Kat only to find the girl that wasn't Echo.
Newt: Maye, did you find Echo? We've looked everywhere.
Maye: Sorry, Newt. I tried everywhere, but no luck. Who are these two?
Newt: They are the famous Gravity Queen and Champion of Heckseville! They've been helping me look for Echo. They have been a really big help.
Cole: Have you gotten any leads to where Echo could be?
Maye: Sadly, no and I've looked everywhere.
Kat: Well, you've done your part, let us take care of the rest.
Cole: She's right, Newt, let's check over at the school.
Newt: Right.
Cole and Kat followed behind. When they got there, they opened the door and saw Echo, sitting in the middle of the floor.
Newt: Echo!
Echo: ...Newt?
Newt: Where have you been?! Why'd you run off like that?
Echo: You're just like all the others! Leave me alone!
Newt: Echo, why are you acting like this?! Are you hiding something?
Echo: No! Stay back!
All of a sudden, Cole noticed something coming out of Echo's bag.
Cole: NEWT!
But it was too late. Out of her bag was a strange black goo with a red glow...the same kind of glow that Nevi's do. It exploded from her bag and grew out of control.
Newt: Echo!
Cole: Kat, get him out of here, RUN!
The Nevi grew larger and larger, absorbing Echo, Turing her into some sort of monster. Echo was now fused with the Nevi, it broke down the walls of the school and stood ready to fight.
Echo: I HATE YOU! ALL OF YOU! I WISH EVERYONE WOULD DISAPPEAR!
Newt: Echo! What's got into you?!
Cole: That's not your friend anymore, that Nevi has her under it's control! The only way to set her free is by destroying the Nevi. Kat, get him to safety!
He began shooting lightning bolts at her, getting her attention away from Newt and Kat.
Cole: Echo, listen too me, if your in there, you gotta fight it!
Echo: I HEAR YOU LAUGHING AT ME! DIE!
He dodged the attack and countered by shooting his megawatt hammers at her. They did damage but they weren't very effective, he threw shock grenades at her, trying to support the damage but that wasn't even working.
Cole: Time to go all out, it's now or nothing...
He began charging up his energy, his arms flickered with lightning, the sky began rubble and crackle.
Cole: Newt, Echo...I'm sorry. Kat, listen to me, I need you to Newt as far away as possible.
Kat: Cole, what are you...?
Cole: DO WHAT I ASKED!
She grabbed Newt and they both ran to a safe distance. The skies began to grow darker. And with a flick of his arms, thunder and lightning came crashing down on Echo and Nevi, doing some heavy damage. The Nevi was defeated and released Echo, from it's grip. It completely dissolved, turning back into it's original form. Echo held it in her hands, saddened that she lost it for good.
Echo: I'm sorry...You were just trying to protect me...
Cole was happy to see Echo return back to normal but he collapsed on the ground, weaker from losing so much power, in that one attack.
Kat: COLE!
Newt: Echo!
Echo still sad on the ground..losing a true friend.
Newt: Hey, you're not alone. You've still got me. Do you remember this? You got it back when we were kids and you saved me from falling. I slipped off the big tree out back, but you caught me. Back then, I was the little one. You were always looking out for me. I miss just hanging out with you, not caring what other people thought about us...I'm sorry. I guess I still have a lot of growing up to do. I just didn't want anyone to know how I felt. But now it's my turn to look out for you.
Kat: Cole, are you alright?
Cole: I'll be alright, sorry this date wasn't what you expected.
Kat: Don't be silly, I enjoyed it...because I got to spend it with you. Whad'ya say, we go home and we can continue our date from there.
Cole: I would like nothing more. I'll make it up too you, I promise.
Kat then carried Cole, back home, where he would be able to rest and regain his strength. For up above a building, two figured watched over them...it was Raven and the puppet Cole.
Raven: How pathetic, thinking that "love" will protect them and keep them safe...disgusting.
Puppet Cole just stood there, watching Kat and the real Cole walk off. Then he began to question..."what is love" and "is it really that powerful"?
