Snowblitz looked up at Chic with sad eyes yet there was something else. Anger? Hatred? Whatever it was, it got rid of the forgiveness in his heart.
"And then came the worst part of it all." He said slowly.
Chic watched with an intensity that would break through walls.
(In the past)
Young Mike and Mikey slept in their own rooms while the rest of them were in the living room and family room. Storm laid wide awake next to Mikey, she rolled over on her stomach and looked at him. They didn't talk, none was needed. They just stared into each other's eyes. The others were asleep and most were snoring. Storm smiled while she fell into a deep sleep along with Mikey. Levi was in an odd position and hand both of his arms over his head. Kitana's ears twitched and listened for any movement. Once she thought everything was silent she got up and looked around. Getting up silently and walking to the door was a challenge, stepping over sleeping animatronics without making any sounds with her metal paws.
"Kitana? Where are you going?" A voice whispered.
Kitana froze and slowly looked behind her. Bulldozer blinked at her and cocked his head.
She let out a relieved sigh, "Oh. Dozer, I'm just going for a walk."
He nodded, "Can't sleep?"
She shook her head and looked to the ground.
"Do you want me to come with?" He asked kindly.
"No. I'm fine, thank you though." Kitana said with a smile.
He shrugged and went back to sleep. Kitana opened the front door and walked out. She flew down the flight of stairs and into the crystal clear night sky. The air was frost bitten and her fur blew slightly. It grew little frost crystals at the ends of the fur. She sighed in annoyance and blew into her paws for warmth. She walked around the streets and smiled, so peaceful. So quiet. And it was all to herself. Or so she thought. Dimly lit eyes stared at her from a dark alley. She walked past the same alley and the eyes followed her, Catty poked her head out and hid behind a garbage can following Kitana. Kitana frowned and flicked her ear. Jack and the dogs also perused her. The mutt's claws made a clacking sound on the pavement. Kitana turned around, yet nothing was there. She shivered and continued to walk. Catty locked her gaze on Kitana and sneaked up behind her. Kitana's breathing started to get heavy and her pace quickened. Catty extended her claws and reached for her. Kitana turned around sharply yet everything was as it was before.
'Gotta get back. Gotta get back.' She thought over and over again.
Kitana looked up ahead. The apartment was several blocks away so she would have to be quick. She looked around herself, no one was there but she knew that she was not alone. Quickening her pace once again she looked down at her paws. Catty hung over the ledge of the building in the dark. She watched Kitana walk away and slammed her fist on the roof in frustration. Jack looked up and her and smirked, the dogs followed Kitana slowly and Catty lept to another building. Catty looked down at Jack racing to get to Kitana first. Jack slipped from one hiding place to another easily avoiding Kitana's vision. Catty frowned and leaped down to a lower level. Jack smiled and ran for Kitana followed by the freak dogs. Kitana snarled and whipped around meeting his face with her foot. The dogs lunged at her as well and Kitana threw them aside. She looked around and took off running. She flew down the street on two feet, but her instinct took over and ran on all fours. She was quicker but unaware of her surroundings. Catty saw her chance and swooped down on her. Kitana fell over and kicked Catty. Catty grunted and held her side. Kitana scrambled up but her ankle was grabbed by Catty. She held her arms down and sat on her legs with her knees. Kitana struggled to get up and looked at her attacker. She stopped and squinted.
"Catty?" Kitana said letting loose.
Catty looked at her confused. She hissed and held Kitana down more tightly. Kitana had a scared look in her eyes as Catty's grip tightened. Catty blinked suddenly and shook her head. Memories started to flash before her eyes. Requiem was the last of her memories, it was of him smiling kindly towards her. He seemed to be talking but she couldn't hear him. Catty relaxed her grip and frowned. She looked at Kitana and gasped.
"Kitana?" She asked trembling.
Kitana smiled and nodded her head furiously. Catty smiled and let out a quiet laugh. Jack was running towards them. Catty slowly shook her head and took in a short breath.
"…No…" She whispered.
She turned to Kitana who was still in her grip.
Her lower lip trembled, "Im sorry." She mouthed.
Catty raised her fist in the air. Kitana's eyes widened and she gasped as the fist came down, ready to meet its mark.. Catty hit Kitana right in the head, Kitana passed out and lay limp. Catty closed her eyes and looked up at Jack.
"Go home Jack." Catty sneered.
Jack scoffed, "Fine. Looks like you got things in control anyways." Jack said swiftly turning around and walking away.
Kitana laid there motionless. Catty shed a tear that slowly made its way down her left cheek. She wiped it away and picked Kitana up. Catty looked around and saw a manhole that had no lid. She lowered Kitana in there and looked around herself. No one was to be seen so she put the lid back on. She let another tear fall down her face and sniffled.
"I'm sorry, Kitana…" She sniffed and walked towards her alley.
Darkskies was waiting for her.
"So? Did she die?" She asked anxiously.
Catty put on a fake smirk, "Yeah. She yelled and cried out for mercy. But of course, I gave her none." Catty smiled.
"And the body?" She said sounding pleased.
Catty smiled wider, "Flushed down the toilet like a dead fish."
Dark smiled and patted Catty's back, "Good! Excellent!"
They walked to the garbage pile and celebrated. The dogs howled loudly at the moonlit sky. Jack squinted at Catty. He moved his jaw back and forth.
'Somethings not right.' He thought rubbing his chin.
He shrugged and popped open a beer can. He joined the other to celebrate and let out a victory whoop. They celebrated until the rays of first light hit the ground.