A/N: Ok, I am soooooo sorry that I haven't updated in forever, hopefully you won't kill me because if you do, there's no more story.

Ch. 9:

BPOV (Right before she leaves)

Today, I am rejoicing, I am FREE, well not really, but I am to leave the Lower City and go to Scanra to help with the rioting. David, a more experienced dog who isn't necessarily required as of now in a time where we only have an average number of trouble, unlike other times, was assigned to go to Scanra. Then, he asked me to go along. At first I was hesitant, but Pounce scolded me for passing up this opportunity. He said Why not show Ahuda that you can handle the outside world beyond the Lower City. It'll also give you and I a taste of other places. I would like to see how the cats in Scanra are treated.

At first I thought he was joking but even right now, Pounce is keeping me to my promise to find David before sundown and tell him that I will accompany him. Like now for instance. He can't stop pacing by the door as I write, saying, We haven't got all day! How much more does she have to write? Oh, now he's glaring at me for writing down his conversation with himself. Seems like I should go.

So, now I get to escape the pitiful looks of Aniki and Kora and I don't have to work at avoiding Rosto. Actually, David has been the greatest help. He and I like to walk around the Lower City talking, eating and then patrols have been full of catches. Lately, Rosto has had less of a hold on his rats and we've got many, really, more than just the normal few. I wonder what's bothering him.

I really, should stop now. I will write soon, but with all the traveling it will be harder. And this is the how manyth time you've written that. Of course Pounce had to throw that in. Like I though, I saw it written twice, now let's go before David leaves without us. Like David would be such a cruel rat, really.

RPOV (Just as she is leaving)

She's leaving. She. Is. Leaving. MY Beka is LEAVING. And with that dog David no less. Supposedly it is for patrolling, but what if Scanra, my past, wants her permanently. She is one that everyone loves, even I. Yes, I have admitted it. But, what if they want to keep her and she accepts. She really doesn't have anything here to keep her, at least not that I know of.

Of course, David would probably stay with her, being another good dog. They are partners, a position of which I am so jealous of. Why couldn't she choose to be apart of my court. She would do so well. Like that day when she stole that package from me without any hesitance. Of course, I was slightly distracted by her, but that's just part of her job. Then this whole problem wouldn't exist. No dog vs. rat tension, no need for avoiding the subject, we could co exist. And in more than one way. Without the tension, she could probably see that I want more than just friendship, more than just a simple hug, more than the every so often chat. I want more. Is that too much for me to ask?

Is it?

No, it isn't. I have worked hard to become what I am. Yes, I am the Rogue that can have any mot with my looks and charm, but not Beka apparentally. But that is probably why I was so drawn to her at first. She didn't gasp or swoon, well not entirely, when she first saw me. Nor did she pursue m afterwards, in fact, it was I who made a point of happening upon each other by just mere coincidence.

Why should I be sitting here, letting her leave? This is probably me one chance at finding some release from my life. She is my release, and despite the idea that all I've worked for is power, I have come to find that maybe that's not all. Maybe, I want more to life.

True, I have the wealth, status, power, yet I still feel empty. Now more so since it seems almost impossible for me to obtain my heart's true desire.

No longer will I wait. No, I am going. Either following her to the fiery pits of Mythros' rage or just to grovel at her feet. This ought to be the first time I've every truly contemplated groveling.

David POV (They are in the stables)

Stupid, stupid Beka. She has had such a bad time lately and this seemed like the perfect opportunity to take her away from it all.

I thought maybe that strong bull headed Almighty Rogue would step down from his throne to apologize or acknowledge her, but no apocalypse has occurred. Maybe I thought to highly of him. I thought he really did have it in him, but I was wrong.

"Are you ready?" I jumped. Mythros, Beka was too quiet for any rat's good.

"Of course. I even had time to ready your horse for you. Ahuda gave us some money for supplies and I thought we might as well pick up some and save some money for later throughout the trip. Does that seem good?" Really, she scared me, but seeing her decked out in her uniform, weapons visible and some hidden I'm ready to bet, leaning on the stable walls, I can't help but wonder how she hides all the pain and conflict.

"Thank you. That's great. Don't you agree Pounce?" She looked to her cat, and it almost seemed as if I could understand him. No one could understand their connection, even after Beka explained it to me.

As soon as I nodded, I rose from my sitting position against the stables and stepped towards my bay. Rising onto the horse with such ease, I understood why I held Beka with such admiration, repsect and protection. She is like the younger and brave sister I never had being the younger brother of a truly girly mot.

A/N: Don't worry, I'll update soon, way faster than I just did. Again, I'm really sorry. Hope you review if you don't hate me.