SWAT KATS EPISODE WHAT IF ENDINGS
Volcanus Errupts!
Jake sighed as he lay on the hot sand. "This feels so good to my sore muscles right now."
Chance chuckled as he sat next to his friend and drank his soda. "Yeah, this week sure has been a hectic one. Glad the new park opened in time for us to get some R and R. We've been needing it badly."
"You got that right." Jake hummed, eyes closed.
The two of them stayed for another hour or two then reluctantly returned home. Despite the short time away, they did feel rested and relaxed......more ready now to get a few things done on the Turbokat.
Elsewhere in the city..........
"Uncle, you really should take a brief break. I hear Atakata Island is just the thing for getting away without going too far. It's been such a bad week, what with the cleanup from that fire god last week to Hard Drive and Dr. Viper this week." Felina saying while she watched her uncle read yet another report.
She was worried. He had not taken any time for himself recently and he looked ragged. Here it was Saturday and he was sitting in his office working.
"I have far too much to do Felina." Feral grumbled, irritably.
"But you always have too much to do. The world won't end if you leave the paperwork, Uncle but you could get ulcers or a heart attack because you never take a break." She said seriously.
Feral sighed, tossing a finished report into his in basket. He eyed his niece for a moment. She looked very worried for him. He could just order her back to duty and ignore her plea but as he sat there and stared at her, he realized she was right.
He hadn't taken any time for himself in so long he'd actually forgotten when he'd just done something for himself. He rubbed his face with his paw.
"Perhaps you're right. Maybe a short break would help clear the cobwebs from my mind and relax me." He finally agreed getting up from his desk and going for his coat.
Felina smiled in relief. "Good, don't worry about a thing, Uncle. If there's an emergency, I'll contact you immediately on your cell, just get some sun and fresh air." She coaxed.
He nodded and left his office. As he waited for the elevator, he was now aware of how much his body ached and how tired his mind was. Felina was right, he did need a little time to himself.
An hour later, he was on the ferry going to Atakata Island. When the boat reached the dock, he walked briskly off. He had changed his clothes for a pair of dark blue board shorts and sleeveless light blue t-shirt. His sandals made no sound as he strode down the dock then veered away from the more touristy areas and made for the more private, secluded section of the beach.
He strolled along the shore for some time, paying no attention to anyone. Soon he found himself alone near a small cove. Behind him, up the beach a little ways, was where a small jungle began. He walked up to the jungle's edge and dropped to a sitting position on the warm sand. His gaze went to the slow ebb and flow of the water hitting the beach.
He listened to the waves lap the beach until it made him drowsy. He laid down in the warm sand and was soon snoozing away. When he awoke some time later, he found the sun was setting. The view was glorious with the suns rays spewing forth bright streamers of gold, yellow, orange and red hues as it began its dip below the horizon.
He watched it for a little while before getting to his feet and making his way reluctantly toward the ferry. He checked his watch and found he would just make the return ferry.
'Felina had been right. Sleeping under the warm sky with only the sound of the waves for company was just what I needed. I'll try to make time to do this more often.' He promised himself.
He watched the evening stars come out as he rode the ferry home in a more peaceful state of mind than when he'd arrived.
Author's Note: This episode really didn't have much so there wasn't much to say. I thought a simple interlude would suffice, after all, everyone needs a break now and then.