Fight4Heart
Chapter 9
Meet the Parents
Hello sorry it took so long to get this one up but doing several stories at once and being in the military cuts down on the amount of time I have to work on this. But anyway the songs I use in this chapter are Absolutely Green from Troll in Central Park and Welcome from Brother Bear both songs seemed to be of a sort that couldve appeared on the show.
1345678
TyrantHeart paces again, he looks at a wizard standing next to a cage with several critters in it. Druid are your animals ready?
the druid bows, yes your majesty.
Theyd better be, youre being sent out soon. And youd better not end up like your brother. The druid turns to glance at his animals; a lioness, a cat, two rabbits, a raccoon, a tiger, a rhino, an elephant, and a wolf.
But each critter is the size of a cousin rather then their normal size. Theyll not lose, considering who they are.
TyrantHeart only growls, yes and if you lose, then they may reinforce the cousins and bears. So what ever you do, do not lose control over those heartless.
The druid yelps as TyrantHeart throws a rock at him, and then runs away the cage following him.
123456
ProudHeart and SwiftHeart enter the village and look around. Oh hey girls. TeamHeart smiles as she walks over to them.
Golden pouts on a nearby bench, Cunning sits next to her leaning against the building attempting to talk to her. Good afternoon TeamHeart, where is everyone?
Calms having another picnic with some of the others, I think he likes someone that he picnics with. TeamHeart giggles, Proud and Swift join in. Heartpaced is on the track, getting timed by GetyHeart.
TeamHeart points and Swift nods walking in that direction. my brother is off with both ChargeHeart and TonsofHeart, sparing with them I believe. TeamHeart gestures in a direction, Proud nods but doesnt leave. That why Goldens pouting, he tell her to stay?
Actually what he told her was to spend time with Cunning, Team giggles again.
He knows Cunning likes her, hes hoping shell begin to like Cunning and leave him alone. Now go find my brother. Team pushes Proud then waves as she turns to find something to do.
12345
Proud finds Fight4Heart grappling with both at the same time via a long pole. Fight4Heart in the middle pushing as the other two are on opposite ends pushing back.
Proud watches amazed as Fight4Heart roars then begins to push the other two back. She walks over as they stop and catch their breathes.
That was incredible, but how were you able to do that? Fight4Heart wipes his forehead and shrugs, no idea. Normally I couldnt beat one of them like that, I think it has to do with that strange meditation Ive been doing lately.
You mean youve opened your eyes to find yourself floating again?
Yeah, still no idea how but its the only thing that could be causing my unnatural strength and speed. Proud smiles at him then stares at his tail. Your tail?
Fight4Heart blinks then looks back at it, Oh mustve unsmoothed during the exercise we had before the strength bout. TonsofHeart and ChargeHeart look at each other then smiling leave the two felines alone.
Fight4Heart pulls out a brush and begins to smooth it back down. Dont do that.
Fight4Heart looks up, a question in his eyes. I like it, shows just how special you, as a half cat half lion, are.
Fight4Heart smiles and puts the brush away, his now lion-like tail returns to its place behind him as he stands.
Anything, but joining the family, for you Proud. The blue cat quickly kisses the tan one on her cheek then smiles at her as she blushes.
So Proud want to learn more about movements. Fight4Heart moves to a kanta for a few seconds. Proud still blushing nods and begins to copy him, closer to him then before, almost as if they were dancing.
12356
Swift stops as she comes across the running track, a dust cloud covers the entire track, but movement can still be made out by the movement of the dust. StrategyHeart stands beside the track with a stopwatch.
Swift walks over and stands beside her. So whats Heartpaced running? Good afternoon Swift. Heartpaced is currently running 60 miles per hour. Hes desperate to prevent Fight4Hearts recent speed increases from passing him.
Swift turns to the track as Heartpaced becomes visible and comes to a halt as he approaches them. Out of breathe the red rabbit smiles at them and sits in a chair with his symbol on it.
Very good Heartpaced but I dont think youll be able to get faster unless we can figure out how Fight4Hearts doing it and you copy.
123456
A couple hours later the two felines return to the village, everyone greets them. Team approaches them, noticing something. Fight4Heart your tails puffed out.
Fight4Heart glances at it and shrugs, Proud says she likes it. Team smiles then blinks as she sniffs the air. what is that?
Cunning hearing the question steps closer, his face takes one of knowing before turning to Team. Fight4Hearts and Prouds pheromones, their bodies trying to tell them to be closer. Team blinks and accepts it, she turns and runs away to tell everyone.
Fight4Heart and Proud nervously smile at Cunning, who looks at them. Dont worry Ill keep the real situation under wraps. next time you two want to do that though, I suggest you wash off the smell before coming back.
The two cats sigh, all attention suddenly turns as a black blur rams into TonsofHeart. Charge grabs him to stop his falling over, at the sound of laughter everyone turns to see a druid.
Several cousin-like heartless next to him. Now you lot are finished. Team readies herself, and glances at her brother. Fight4Heart?
Dont harm them too much, their being controlled by the druid after all, normally critters act like normal animals. The heartless and cousins clash, Fight4Heart finds himself against the other cat.
Neither can gain the upper hand though as they push back and forth. Two black blurs clash with a red blur and a blue blur.
Proud attempts a call on the lioness heartless, only for the heartless to throw TeamHeart in her direction and knock her to the ground. Sorry sis.
Proud looks at Team, who smiles. Your with my brother remember, that makes you my new sister.
Can we concentrate on the situation.
Hey Im Team I juggle. Just as the lioness is ready to strike the two a black cat is thrown into her.
That may be Team but juggle the heartless right now, not your attention. The lioness and cat stand up, the cat now charges Team and the lioness Fight4Heart.
Oh come on. The blue cat smirks as he dodges a few strikes. I was beginning to have fun with the cat. Fight4Hearts face drops slightly as the lioness drops to the side and raises a foot to kick him in the chest. That was?
Looking more carefully at how the lioness carries herself Fight4Hearts eyes widen as a tear appears in his eyes. He looks around, then back at the lioness. Your, our parents!
All the cousins stop fighting and get knocked to the ground. The druid laughs, Yes victory will be mine! Fight4Heart receives an uppercut and hits the ground. He shakes his head and pushes himself up slightly.
The blue cat stares up at his mother from the ground, his eyes tearing. I like to close my eyes, so my heart can plainly see. ChiefHeart pauses at the song and watches as Fight4Heart struggles to stand.
Right through the way things are, clear to the way they ought to be. Fight4Heart stands and slowly lifts his head. To somewhere where its safe and sunlit, and serene oh and absolutely green.
He takes a step forward as his mom begins to slowly backup. Others get the picture and vocalize their voices to create music fitting what Fight4Heart is singing. Picture a perfect place where there is no doom and gloom, birds singing happy songs and flowers bursting into bloom.
All the other cousins turned heartless begin to back away as everyone stands up. A somewhere like nowhere else youve ever seen, thats absolutely green. Thats how the world can be if we just want it.
The druid cringes at the music holding his hands to his ears. the cousins surround the heartless cousins, Fight4Heart the closest. Why isnt it that way do you suppose, maybe cause no ones concentrating on it.
Fight4Heart caresses his mothers cheek. Just give it love and kindness and see how green it grows. ChiefHeart gasps as Fight4Heart hugs her.
Maybe its just a dream but I know deep in my heart if everyone believed believing is the place to start. The others hug their own heartless so no one is left out.
We could fill everywhere with flowers, if each of us used all our powers. All the cousins tummy symbols begin to glow, the druid notices and runs forward only to be knocked back. If we all cared is what I really mean, we could all live in a world thats bright and shining oh and absolutely green.
All the heartless cousins gasp, their fur no longer black, they look down and return the hugs their receiving. We could all live in a world thats bright and shining and absolutely green.
The druid raises his glowing whip only to pause as something presses into his back. I wouldnt if I was you. The druid turns his head and gulps at the sight of Ja pushing a kunai into the back of his neck. Cousin Call! Ja leaps away, vanishing into the background, the druid cries out and falls to the ground.
Fight4Heart? The blue cat turns and hugs his mom again, LanceHeart and TeamHeart walk over and get in a family hug.
ChiefHeart gasps, Your tail? Fight4Heart looks back to see his lion-like tail undamaged. what about it?
Chief and Lance blink. Dont you want it smoothed down?
TeamHeart giggles, Since Proud said she liked it like that hes let it stay. Chief smiles as LanceHeart rubs Fight4Hearts head. So you found a girl huh?
Dad stop it.
Hey ProudHeart come over here. ChiefHeart and LanceHeart look up as she does, Meet our parents. ChiefHeart and LanceHeart.
ChiefHeart steps forward to shake her hand, My, my Fight4Heart you certainly picked out a cutey. Fight4Heart sighs and steps up next to her, nearby Swifts been introduced by Cunning to Heartpaceds parents. Shes not my wife!
Sorry bout this, knew my sis would do this. Proud shakes her head and kisses him, causing the parents to happily sigh.
TeamHeart sneaks away laughing and spots Ja standing next to a tree. Howd you get here?
Tomas can have his portals open anywhere once hes been to a place. I came by to see if Fight4Heart wanted to explore like Tomas does, good thing too, I stalled that guy with the whip until you guys could turn from your folks.
Well Ja, Fight4Heart walks over, Id love too. Itd be fun, but first were going to celebrate being reunited. Why dont you and Tomas get your friends and family and bring them here?
Alright, I warn you though our groups are big.
1234
Fight4Heart jumps down from on top of a house putting up decorations to welcome Tomas, Ja, and their friends and family to his village. Wow quite a group you guys have.
Fight4Heart looks over the large group, 25 people; 5 kids, 6 adults, and 14 teenagers of various ages. Hmm have to introduce me later, for now. Fight4Heart turns slightly as music kicks up.
He holds his hands gesturing to the now larger village, everyone else gathered and setting up party favors. Theres nothing complicated bout the way we live.
The large group follows Fight4Heart as he walks into the village. Were all here for each other, happy to give, proud of who we are. Humbled beneath the stars. As Fight4Heart sings others come over and hand some of those in the group gifts, Fight4Heart also gestures skyward to the clear night sky.
Weve everything we need, the moon, the sun. There is more then enough here for everyone. All we have we share, and all of us we care. BedTime and Funshine wave as the group passes them, BedTime actually awake due to the time.
They enter the main area, a large banquet table with enough food for at least twice as many people there now. So come on, welcome to our family time, welcome to our brotherly time. Were happy giving, and taking to the friends were making. Fight4Heart spins as he wanders around, the large group of friends separating now that theyre in the party area.
Cousins and Bears greet the humans and give those whore still empty handed gifts. Theres nothing we wont do, welcome to our family time. Welcome to our happy to be time. this is our festival and you know, best of all were here to share it all.
Fight4Heart leaps onto a pole being carried by TonsofHeart and Charge. He scans over everything around him as he balances on the pole, running to the top when the two carrying it begin to set it up. Fight4Heart leaps off and lands on the ground.
Theres a bond between us, nobody can explain. Its a celebration of life, and seeing friends again. Id be there for you I know youd be there for me too. Fight4Heart grabs Prouds hand as he walks over to her talking to Tomas and Ja.
Fight4Heart smiles at his two friends and shakes their hands. So come on welcome to our family time, welcome to our brotherly time. this is our festival and you know best of all were here to share it all.
Fight4Heart kisses Proud and turns his head observing once again everyone around him, letting his eyes linger on his parents.
The two of them laughing as they talk with TrueHeart and NobleHeart. Remembering loved ones departed, someone dear to your heart. Fight4Heart notices the single parents looking at pictures of their mates long gone.
The blue cat also notices a sad tone appear in Jas eyes as he lowers his head, one of the kids who came in the group, wearing a yellow cloak hiding all features, hugs Ja, who smiles looking at the small one.
Finding love, planning a future. Fight4Heart making a note to ask later turns to Proud and smiles at her, she smiles back. Telling stories and laughing with friends, precious moments youll never forget. This has to be the most beautiful the most peaceful place Ive ever been to. Its nothing like Ive ever seen before.
others around the area do as True, Noble, Chief, and Lance are doing talking about those whore gone and laughing at funny stories. Swift and Heartpaced being questioned by his parents much to the enjoyment of Cunning. When I think how far Ive come I cant believe it, yet I see it and then I see family I see the way we used to be.
Fight4Hearts family walk over and join him, he smiles and hugs his mom and dad again, Proud is pulled into the hugs as well.
Fight4Heart jumps on stage and finishes the song and waves to everyone. Come on welcome to our family time, welcome to our brotherly time. Were happy giving, and taking to the friends were making. Theres nothing we wont do, welcome to our family time. Welcome to our happy to be time. this is our festival and you know, best of all your here to share it. Were here to share it all.
Fight4Heart walks up to Ja, the kid, still by his side. Excuse me Ja?
Ja looks up at him and tilts his head. May I ask why you were sad during the song earlier, and who this is?
Ja sighs, I lost my family when I was little. I was then found and trained as a ninja by my sensei. I then met my group of friends and came to view them as family. Only to find out, thanks to Tomas, that Penelope here is my daughter.
Ja gestures to the child. Fight4Heart blinks, but your not
Old enough to have kids. Ja finishes for the blue cat. Ja then chuckles, in my universe I am a hamster so I am technically a young adult. As are most of my group of friends, only Penelope and Cappy, the one with the pan on his head, are children.
Fight4Heart raises an eyebrow. And Tomas?
Its confusing I can understand why I turned out human here but I do not know why he didnt turn into a rabbit cousin coming here, he is a rabbit in his world. He told me his friends are various animals as well; one a raccoon, two opossums, one a skunk, five porcupines, his squirrel friend I can understand a little, and maybe his turtle friend as well since it seems only mammals make up the Care Family.
Fight4Heart blinks then points over to CozyHeart, what about her?
JA looks then scratches his head, hmm a bird, more accurately a penguin. Not real sure then, I dont think Tomas knows why either.
The blue cat leaves Ja and mingles for a while, eventually meeting a weird young man who can move like the care rabbits. Tomas notices and begins talking to him, explaining his family.
1234567
Well I thought about is and I decided that the two families didnt really need to be introduced so Im sorry about not giving details about the 25 people that Tomas and Ja knew. But essentially Tomass family is the group of animals from Over the Hedge, and Jas is from Hamtaro. I can see maybe one or two more chapters before Im done, get into some serious Heartless butt kicking here soon, just one person missing before I do the final battle. And the travelers will bring him in somewhere next chapter. I wont go into their small adventure unless you want so I thank you all for reading. And as for the new care members Chief Heart has a heart with a Native American headdress on it. Lance Heart has a lance with hearts on it. The others Ive not decided yet and some names and symbols would be appreciated. I am running out.
