Chapter 9-A.1

Nick

That rabbit is always laughing at me in one-way shape or form. I am now running late by a little.

I usually like to arrive early so in case I need to talk to someone I can, or I can just get a head start on my work for that day. Lately, it's been a whole lot of paperwork, which isn't too bad, Lt. Manderson and I usually have a competition on how much paperwork we can get done. He usually beats me by a good paw or two, but I manage to keep up the best I can

I started up the car and then headed off towards the parking garage. It wasn't that far away. I just had to listen to some the radio and before I knew it I was there.

To my surprise, I was actually the first one there. Not even Chief Bogo was there.

Suddenly there was a loud screech and another car had pulled up. Then John Stripinger stepped out.

I followed suit and called out to him. "John! I thought I was at the wrong garage."

"I was hoping that you were." He answers annoyed.

"Hello to you too, asshole.." I grumbled.

Then, another car had pulled up smoothly behind mine. Then a powerful Evelyn Hunters stepped out.

"C'mon Hunters, go home you little girl." John called out.

"Keep talking John, I'm going to kick your furry little tail in whatever exercise we're doing, that much more." She called back.

"You want to go you little bitch?" He provoked.

"Now, now John-" I started.

"SHUT YOUR SNOUT YOU USELESS GARBAGE!" He interrupted.

Without warning, Chief Bogo walked out of the garage holding guns and cards. He tossed each one of us a rifle and distributed out cards.

"You will each get your chance at each other's throats. Now Hunters, Wilde you are attacking. Stripes, you have the task of going all the way up to the top and working your way down. It's two stories so get going." Bogo ordered.

The determined tiger had started to run up to the top.

"Now, you two. You need to work together and bring down Stripinger, the bullets are paint so don't worry about killing him. There is also a kevlar vest up there, so do not hold back. Hunt him down and don't let him escape." Bogo had advised.

He started to walk away and entered a shelter.

"BEGIN NOW" is all that we heard around us.

"Quick you take point and slow him down, he is cocky so he won't come down guns blazing but he will shoot if necessary. Stand in the open and threaten to shoot. Back up slowly like you're scared and then all you have to do is keep backing up until I got a shot." She ordered me.

I threw on my vest that I found near the entrance and then I pointed my gun where John should be coming out of. Then I saw him. John was being cautious but once he saw me he laughed and started walking towards me, glancing around for Evelyn. I kept backing up and then I aimed my gun at him and he stopped.

"You going to shoot, little fox? If so you better make it count." He snarled.

I closed my eyes aimed near him and intentionally missed giving him a warning shot. He laughed and then lunged. I freaked out and ran. All I could think of was the Manchas moment where Judy and I had to run for our lives.

It was no use John was catching up. Next I knew, I was being picked up and looking him dead in the face. Then I was dropped as Evelyn had tackled John and they started to grapple on the ground. John suddenly gained the upper hand and started to choke Evelyn. I picked up my rifle and I read the moment. If I didn't act now Evelyn could really get hurt. I aimed at John but couldn't pull the trigger, Evelyn was too close.

My paws were too shaky. But then I heard a rabbit's voice as I felt a paw on my shoulder. "It's okay. Trust yourself." Judy whispered.

I steadied my gun and pulled the trigger. "BANG!"

I had nailed John square in the Jaw which knocked him out cold.

"ENOUGH!" Bogo boomed.

I looked back to thank Judy for her words but she wasn't there. No one had even touched me.

"Wilde you are going to start at the top this time." Bogo ordered. He then suddenly pulled me in closer and whispered in my ear. "I left you a gift up there, Stripes chose not to use his set, so you get more than originally planned."

I started to walk up to the top and when I got there, I saw six smoke grenades. Then Bogo boomed the start of the mock battle. I picked up three grenades and started to fill up my grenade slots on my vest. After grabbing all grenades I started to walk towards the first level. But then I realized that it was a trap.

I immediately threw two of them into the danger zone. I heard gunshots indicating that she was waiting. I took my rifle and then aimed carefully as I shot them making them use all of their smoke all at once. I used the cover of the cloud to get into cover.

"Come on out Wilde!" She yelled. "Let's not delay the inevitable."

"Well let's make this interesting then. C'mon Huntress, about hand to hand." I answered.

"With pleasure. As long as you do the same for me!" She called back.

With a sudden burst of speed, I quickly got out of cover and then hit the floor as a bullet went right above my head. With a laugh, Evelyn had then threw down her gun as she started walking towards me. I followed suit and started walking to her.

As she got closer I decided to start getting my breaths larger and holding more air. She noticed me doing this and started to panic a little. I could tell that she had no clue on what was going to happen. As I got a little out of arm's length, I suddenly took a deep breath and then charged with the intent of using a take down.

Chapter 9-B.1

Evelyn Hunters

That idiot, he doesn't realize quite how experienced I am. He charged me after making me panic a little. It would've worked on a normal criminal but I'm not normal. I am the best.

I quickly countered the takedown and then did a takedown myself. I easily got him to the ground. But that was my first mistake, he quickly turned the tables and put me in a chokehold using his legs and his tail as reinforcement.

I punched him in the ribs and got into striking range to see just how skilled he was in melee combat. He swung but missed by a mile. He wasn't a striker, he was a submissioner. I kept hitting him in the ribs until he let go of his hold. I then went into a ground and pound stance and then I heard a booming voice yell that the exercise was over.

Chapter 9-C

Chief Bogo

I don't understand. Why would Wilde agree to Ms. Hunter's request, it's the oldest trap in the book. He's planning something, but I just can't see what it is. In terms of hand to hand, Ms. Hunters is the best, although Wilde would be the only one who could go blow-for-blow with her.

He did recognize the trap. "So then what's he doing?" I wondered. "Wait, I see what's going on, he's making her panic." "Wilde you cunning little- IDIOT!" I Yell to aloud.

What is he doing going for the submission? Why isn't he playing his strong suit? Then it hit me. It's all a fake. I had thought that this part of the exercise would be a bullet storm, so I hunkered into my setup office and watched through the cameras.

Ms. Hunters was getting the upper hand so I ended it before it got any worse for Wilde.

Chapter 9-B.2

Evelyn Hunters

This was going to be the easiest exercise that I've ever done. All I have to do is dodge the first bullets that he fires as revenge shots. I started walking to the second story and as I got to the ramp I heard that idiot call my name.

"Ms. Hunters! That was a really good fight, I thought I had you with my signature hold but you got out easier than opening a door." He laughed out as he stretched out his hand. "I have to shake your paw."

I gave him a good, firm and strong paw shake and then started to go back up the ramp.

I got up there and I waited for Bogo to announce that I may start. Once he did I just walked until I got on the ramp and almost on the first floor. At that point, I started to become more cautious, but to my surprise, he was standing there.

"Let's go, Wilde, take your revenge shots." I taunted.

"Alright, whatever you say, huntress." He shot back.

He started to do his weird breathing again, he wouldn't fool me twice. I just kept calm and watched as he foolishly charged me from a greater distance. He picked up his gun and took his revenge shot. But he missed, or so I thought.

He wasn't aiming for me, he was aiming at the smoke grenade next to me. Once I realized this it was already too late, I was coughing and sputtering. I took a deep, smoke-filled breath and turned to see Wilde.

He was almost in reach but then he armed the grenades that were still on him, making him a human smoke bomb. I couldn't see, I couldn't breathe, I had to end this quickly. I could determine the position of Nick because he left a sound of metal hitting the concrete as he ran around me. But suddenly it stopped but the smoke just wouldn't clear. If I stepped out of the smoke he would hit me with another choke hold and since I don't have enough air to escape, I have to wait it out. Suddenly, I heard footsteps, I couldn't tell where they were coming from at first but then I deduced they were behind me. I figured this out as he tackled me from behind and put me in the same spot that I had just put him into, during his escape attempt.

It was then I realized, he wasn't a submissioner, he was a striker, that sly fox played me like a game. The chokehold he got me in, was the only one that he can do.

"ENOUGH!" Boomed Bogo. "I've seen enough, everyone go home. And how in the hell long are you going to pretend to be knocked out Stripenger?"

He then got up while grumbling about his jaw and started to walk out.

Chapter 9-A.2

Nick

As Stripenger was walking out, I was starting to make my way over to Evelyn. When I got there, we didn't say anything. We just shook paws with no hard feelings. To be honest I didn't want to be on bad terms either.

Afterwards, I went over to Chief Bogo and he congratulated me and then he sent me home saying that he will provide the results tomorrow.

I went back to the car and sat down. Bad move, everything hit me like a truck. I was so sore, tired and could feel all the smoke that I had inhaled.

I grabbed my phone and called Judy.

"Hello." Judy had answered. "How did the special assignment go?"

"Not too bad, I think that I surprised Bogo on my quick thinking," I responded. "Just like the Nighthowler case, when I thought of the traffic cams."

"Well don't get too ahead of yourself, or need I remind you of all the times you foolishly headed off into the field too eagerly." She sassed.

"Yeah? Well, maybe I was doing that to see if you were paying attention." I jested.

"You're an idiot." She laughed.

"You know you love me." I smile

"Do I know that? Yes, yes I do. But I do need to tell you abou- Damn that hurt" She groaned. "Its your children that do this to me."

"Oh no, they're your children. They're only mine when good." I responded. "I'm going to be a little late back home, I really took a number out here."

"Cheesy-crackers Nicky, you don't hold back at all, do you?" She shot back.

I just laughed and coughed a little in response.

"Well, I won't keep you any longer. You should get home. I love you, Nicholas." She softly spoke.

"I love you too, cottontail." I whispered softly.

With that, she hung up the phone and I put my phone in the cup holder. I proceeded to start the car and head back home.

***Authors Note: Sorry people, I started downloading Libre last night but it didnt finish downloading until until early morning. I tried to whip out the chapter before I left for school but ran out of time. But, I usually give aout a chapter once every few days so I hope this makes up for the weird stuff that happened on chapter eight. I dont know what the hell I did but I fixed it in the end so I guess thats all that matters. I love all of you my awesome fans, unless you're my ex... She can burn in hell. :)