Crevan awoke to find that he was home alone. There were two notes on the kitchen table. The first note was from Crimson.

Bro,

Went to a weeklong gun convention with Shadow. Don't destroy the house and stay out of trouble.

Crimson

The second note was from Crystal.

Crevan,

Went on weeklong vacation paid for by Shadow. Will see you when we get back.

Crystal

Crevan shrugged and went to the fridge. He pulled out some eggs and fixed himself some breakfast. As far as he was concerned, no one being around meant he could relax. Before he put the eggs on, the doorbell rang. He opened the door to reveal Vanilla standing there with Cream and Charmy.

"Oh, good morning Miss Vanilla," Crevan said. "Would you like to come in? I was just about to make some breakfast."

Vanilla smiled, "Thank you but I've already eaten. I was wondering if Crimson or Crystal was here."

Crevan shook his head, "No mam, they're both gone for the week. Strangely enough both compliments of Shadow."

Vanilla seemed disappointed, "I see."

"Is there something wrong?"

Vanilla shook her head, "It's nothing major. I just needed someone to watch the kids for the day."

Crevan thought about it for a second, "Why don't I watch them? After all I don't have anything to do."

Vanilla seemed skeptical, "I…uh…well."

Crevan smiled, "If you're worried about me losing control then don't." Crevan held up his right hand, revealing a black ring around his wrist. "Crimson made these after the last incident. They help me keep under control."

Vanilla thought about it for a few seconds, "Alright, I suppose it wouldn't hurt anything. I'll be back at six o'clock to pick them up." She bent down and hugged Cream and Charmy. "You two be good for Mr. Crevan, O.K.?"

"Yes mam," both kids chimed.

Once Vanilla had gone, Crevan finished breakfast and got dressed. "So what do ya'll want to do today?"

"Well," Cream said, "I heard Mr. Shadow telling Mama about a free tour at the candy factory."

Crevan nodded, "Let's see." He pulled out a tablet and looked up the tour. "Tour doesn't start till one so why don't we go to the park first then we can get some lunch on the way to the factory. How does that sound?"

Both kids agreed it was a good idea. Crevan grabbed a few knives he could keep hidden easily and the three left for the park. Charmy was flying beside Crevan and Cream was riding on his shoulders. It was a bit of a walk to the park but Crevan didn't mind. After all, he couldn't drive…yet.

"Mr. Crevan," Cream said, "why do you turn colors when you get mad?"

Crevan turned his eyes up to look at Cream, "I'm not really sure. It just…happens."

"You also seem like a bad guy when you do it," Charmy said. "You're not one are you?"

Crevan shook his head, "No, it's just a form I take on when I want to protect the people I care about. It just seems like I'm bad, but I'm really just trying to help everyone." He smiled, "I'd probably go into that form if someone tried to hurt ya'll."

"So you're a good guy with a bad guy fighting style?" Cream asked.

Crevan thought about it, "Something like that. Well, we're here." They had arrived at the park. It was a pretty stereotypical park with a sandbox, swing set, and a play area for kids. There were benches where the parents (or babysitters) could sit and watch. There was a lake a little ways off and plenty of shady spots for picnics. Crevan put Cream down and her and Charmy ran off towards the play area. Crevan looked at his watch. It was about ten-thirty. He figured they'd stay till the kids got hungry and then they'd go get lunch. His watch (a custom made one that had more than one trick up its sleeve) was picking up a wifi signal. He pulled out his tablet and sat on one of the benches. He kept a check on the kids.

After about an hour he put up his tablet and was about to go get the kids when he heard a scream coming from near the pond. It was Cream. Crevan took off like a bolt. He saw a man trying to get a hold of Cream. Charmy was coming right for Crevan.

"Hands off of her buddy," Crevan called out.

The man, a human, turned to face Crevan and laughed. He had lightning reflexes and quickly grabbed Cream and turned around. Crevan was about to lunge for the man.

"No you don't," the man said. He pulled out a knife and held it to Cream's throat, "One more step and she gets a second mouth." There were tears streaming from Cream's eyes as she looked to Crevan for help.

Crevan's fur on his left arm began turning grey. He held that arm up and formed his hand into a claw. Five yellow flames formed over his hand. They shot off towards the man and began to circle his head. The man's face contorted. His arm began to move by itself. Within seconds, he had let go of Cream and was walking towards the pond.

"W-What's going on here?" The man didn't get a answer to his question as his head went under water.

Crevan went over to Cream and picked her up, "You ok?"

Cream wiped her eyes and nodded. Then she hugged Crevan tight. Crevan returned the gesture.

Crevan put Cream up on his shoulders, "Come on, let's go get some lunch."

Crevan bit into his burger. They had stopped for lunch at a local joint known for its amazing burgers. Cream and Charmy both had a kid's meal and were happily chowing down. Crevan looked back at his tablet. He was looking at a picture of the man from earlier on the most wanted website. He put his tablet away and went back to eating. The tour started in an hour and it was a thirty minute walk to the factory. Once they finished eating, they headed towards the factory. They got there to find several children with their mothers. Crevan was the only guy there and the women were giving him some strange looks.

One of the women walked up to him, "These your kids?"

Crevan immediately knew her suspicion, "No mam, I'm just watching them for the day."

She raised an eyebrow and was about to say something when another lady walked up, "Leave him alone, he's telling the truth." She turned to Crevan, "I saw what you did in the park today. Strange power you have, but whatever works to save the kids."

Crevan smiled, "It was nothing. Besides, guy needed a bath. I could smell him from a mile away." Both Cream and Charmy laughed. It was another fifteen minutes before the tour started. Crevan and the kids were in the middle of the group. The tour guide had a microphone and was explaining about some of the equipment in a way the kids would understand.

About halfway through the tour, Crevan heard a kid behind ask his mother, "Mommy, where are the Oompa-Loompas?"

Crevan smiled. The kid was probably talking about the newer ones from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Crevan looked out into the factory and his eyes flashed. Cream saw this and face-palmed.

"Oh boy," she said.

Everyone stood stunned as a group of purple clad Oompa-Loompas walked out from behind one of the machines and started dancing and singing. They danced away and the music faded. Crevan kept up this charade throughout the tour. The tour guide became terribly unsure of herself and was constantly looking over her shoulder. At the end of the tour, everybody was given a bag of free samples. Crevan began to get a bad feeling about the samples. The company used a lot of sugar in their candy.

Crimson came home to find Cream and Charmy asleep on the couch. Crevan, however, was in the corner curled into a ball. His fur was frazzled and he was muttering something under his breath. Crimson walked over to Crevan. She could still only hear snatches of what he was saying—something about demon children and the general evils of chocolate.

Crimson poked Crevan, "Crevan?" Crevan didn't budge. Crimson sighed. She went into the kitchen, pulled a Monster energy drink out of the fridge, opened it and Crevan's mouth, and poured some of the drink into Crevan's mouth.

Crevan blinked rapidly and looked around, "What…where am…Crimson? What are you doing home so early?"

"Event was uh…cancelled."

"Someone pissed you off and you sent the place into a chaotic panic."

"You know me so well." Crimson looked around, "So what put you in that state?"

Crevan cringed, "Never give those kids candy. I had to chase Charmy and Cream through the house, which was very nearly destroyed. Charmy kept flying in and out of the rafters, Cream was jumping everywhere. I put the house on emergency lock down just to keep them inside!"

Crimson was trying not to laugh, "I'm…I'm…HAHAHAHAHA!"

Crevan stood up, "It's not funny! If Shadow hadn't told Vanilla about that stupid tour…" Crevan thought for a second and looked at Shadow who had just walked in.

Shadow just looked back at him, "What?"

"You knew this would happen. You planned on it. What have I ever done to you?"

Shadow smiled, "You mean besides the little wolf-in-a-box from last week?"

Crevan blinked, "Oh yeah." He shrugged, "So be it. You retaliated. This means war!"

Crevan walked upstairs, "Zeus! Hades! Come here!" Crimson heard this and shot upwards into the rafters. "I want you to find this guy and bring him back alive. Crimson needs a new test subject and this bastard tried to hurt Cream. You are allowed to maim him." Shadow heard two insanely loud howls that woke both kids up. At this point, Vanilla walked in. She was greeted by the sight of two massive Rottweilers.

"Oh, my." She moved to the side as the two beasts walked out the door. Crevan was trying to coax Crimson down from the rafters.

"Come on Crimson, you know they won't hurt you."

"Yes but I've already had a bath today."

Crevan rolled his eyes, "Look, you need to get room five ready downstairs."

Crimson blinked, "I only use room five for…"

Crevan raised an eyebrow, "Guy tried to take Cream while we were at the park. I looked him up and he's on the most wanted list."

Crimson jumped down and walked over to the basement door. She unlocked it and went downstairs.

Vanilla ran over to Cream, "Oh baby, are you all right."

"I'm ok. Mr. Crevan saved me. He made the nasty man take a bath."

Vanilla gave Crevan a questioning look. Crevan smiled, "I took control of his mind and made him walk into a pond."

Shadow scoffed, "Yeah, sure."

Crevan sent five bolts of yellow fire at Shadow that started circling around his head. Shadow started dancing ballet against his will.

"What the…" Shadow couldn't fight it. Crevan released the flames and Shadow had full control again.

"Still doubt me?" Crevan asked.

"No…just never do that again."

Crevan smiled.

Vanilla looked back at Cream and Charmy, "So did you two have fun today?"

Charmy nodded, "Yeah, Mr. Crevan took us to the candy factory for the tour today."

Cream started giggling, "Yeah and he made dancing Oompa-Loompas."

Vanilla sighed, "Crevan, you are a strange boy."

Crevan just shrugged, "I know." He cocked his ear towards the door, "That was quick. Shadow will you open the door?"

Shadow shrugged and opened the door. He jumped back as the two beasts from earlier walked in. One of them was dragging a man by the leg.

Crevan nodded, "Good boys. Now take him downstairs to room five and then come back up for your treats." The two dogs trotted off down stairs, the man's head hitting every step on the way down.

Right after Zeus and Hades had gone down, the rest of the guys walked in, followed by the girls.

Crevan raised an eyebrow, "Thought you girls were on vacation."

Crystal scratched the back of head, "Yeah…uh, about that."

"Let me guess, you're all out of money."

Crystal nodded. She was about to say something when she noticed the basement door open, "Um, is Crimson…?"

Crevan nodded, "Pedophile on the most wanted list. Creep tried to grab Cream."

Crystal raised an eyebrow this time, "This guy have a death wish?"

Crevan shrugged. He turned as he heard someone coming up. The two dogs came out of the basement, the last one kicking the door shut behind him. Crystal's eyes went wide.

"I see you let them loose…please don't let them near me."

Crevan rolled his eyes, "I don't see why the Hellhounds scare you and Crimson. There harmless unless I tell them otherwise."

Everyone else was just staring at the hounds as Crevan pulled out two raw steaks and tossed one to each. They snapped the meat out of the air as if were just a snack.

Silver backed away, "Right, harmless. I hope these are the only ones you have."

Crevan smiled. He turned his head towards the top of the stairs and whistled. Ten more Hellhounds came down the stairs and sat in a semicircle in the living room. On closer inspection, the group could see different birthmarks on each hound's head.

"Now then," Crevan said, "Let me introduce you to Zeus, Hades, Ares, Hera, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Hephaestus, Poseidon, Dionysius, Athena, and Hermes." Crevan pointed to each one in turn.

Knuckles jaw dropped, "There named after the Greek gods?" Everyone turned to look at Knuckles. Even Crevan had a shocked look on his face. "What? I know some history."

Sonic blinked a few times, "So you have twelve Hellhounds. I suppose each one has a different ability which is why they're named like they are."

Crevan blinked rapidly, "Ok, am I dreaming or is everyone getting a little smarter?" He shook his head, "Any way I actually have thirteen…although technically I have fifteen."

Manic gave Crevan a quizzical look, "Technically? Wait…you don't mean…?"

Crevan just grinned and went outside. He began whistling a strange tune that sent chills down everyone's spines. The ground in front of him split open and a massive paw grabbed the edge. Within minutes, a giant, three-headed Hellhound had emerged.

Crevan turned to face everyone, "Guys, meet Cerberus."

Manic promptly fainted and the others just stood there mouths agape. Crevan went over and petted Cerberus on one of his three heads. "Good boy. Now I want you to meet my friends. You don't hurt them unless me or Crimson says to."

Cerberus nodded all of his heads. He laid down and just watched the house.

"Uh, Crevan…" Crevan turned to see Crimson standing there just staring at Cerberus. She was surrounded by the other Hellhounds. She looked pleadingly at Crevan, "Help?"

Crevan whistled, "Down!" The Hellhounds backed away from Crimson, who still refused to move. Suddenly, Crimson was bowled over by Hades, who proceeded to bathe Crimson with his tongue.

"Crevan! Call off the mutt!"

"Hades! Off! Now!" Crevan shouted in Greek. Hades immediately backed away. He knew if his master was shouting Greek at them then they were in serious trouble. Hades coward even more when Cerberus barked something at him.

Crevan picked up Crimson and carried her into the house and placed her in a chair, "You ok?"

Crimson was twitching, "So…nasty…ugh!" She got up and went upstairs, "I need a nice long shower."

Silver looked at the hounds, "So there just big puppies?"

Crevan nodded, "Although they'll still rip you to shreds."

Silver rolled his eyes, "Sure, whatever."

Crevan smiled, "Poseidon, have at him." The Hellhound jumped at Silver who took off flying across the yard.

"Damn you Crevan! Call him off!" Silver flew up onto the roof.

Crevan, ignoring Silver, turned to the other hounds, "Hera, Athena, you two go with Cream and Miss Vanilla. I want you to keep them safe." The two hounds nodded. Hera walked over to Cream, who began to pet her.

Cream smiled, "She's nice."

Crevan was about to say something when he heard Silver, "CREVAN YOU IDIOT CALL OFF THE HOUND!"

"You gonna stop being an idiot?"

"Yeah, sure, whatever! Just call him off!"

Crevan nodded, "Have fun sleeping on the roof!" Crevan walked inside laughing manically.

In the bathroom, Crimson just shook her head. "Will they never learn?" She asked herself. A piece of paper floated down in front of her. She grabbed it and read the note.

"Probably not." The note said. It was signed by Crevan.

Crimson sighed, "Crevan?"

"Yes?"

"Grounded."

"Damn it…"

Crimson smirked, "Teach you to mess with my head."