A Meeting with Karai
L.A.: Okay, the next chapter up. I still can't believe this story is almost over.
It was easy to sneak into the zoo. Apparently, they weren't expecting a dog girl and her dog to be breaking in.
I wasn't stupid. I knew that going to see Karai by myself was risky. That was why I brought a shell cell. I didn't want to call the guys but I had it just in case.
Also, I wanted to have some security just in case it got bad and I knew just the animal to ask.
Parker was curled up and fast asleep. His tail swished back and forth.
"Parker," I whispered. He didn't move. I scooped up a rock and threw it at him.
Immediately, Parker was on his feet, whirling around to find the source.
"Up here," I whispered.
Parked paused and looked up. "Oh, hello there, if it isn't the human translator. Thanks for getting them to change my food."
"I need a favor from you," I said.
"Name it."
"You think you can come and be intimidating for me?"
Parker winced. "I'd love to, the only problem is that the other day the person who cleans my cage pissed me off. Always talking to me in a baby voice. I tried to chase him out but I tripped and sprained my ankle." He lifted his front foot sadly. "I can't do too much walking on it."
My shoulders slumped. I had been depending on Parker's help to get Karai to talk.
Parker's face lit up. "You know, the wolves have been complaining a lot about not getting out. I bet they'll help you out."
"That's a good idea," Aristotle added. "They're our cousins. They should listen."
"They're your cousins," I said. I turned my attention back to Parker. "Where are they?"
"About two down," Parker said as he settled back down.
After thanking Parker, I went off in search of the wolves. It wasn't long until I found them. They were all crowded in a corner talking to themselves.
Aristotle and I casted confused glances at each other before approaching them.
"Um, hi…" I began.
The wolves whirled around.
"Whoa," said a brown wolf. "She can speak our language."
"Uh, yeah," I said. "Look, I was wondering if you could help me out."
"Does it involve us getting out of our cage for a little bit?" a white wolf asked.
Aristotle and I nodded.
A black wolf grinned. "Then count us in!"
There were four in total. On our way to see Karai, I learned that the brown one was name Gigi, the grey wolf was Skipper, the white wolf was Bonnie and the black wolf was Clyde. All together, they were a comical bunch. They were like tourists as they commented on everything we passed.
And also, they were agile. I offered to not go by rooftops to make it easier for them, but they were bound and determined to try. They jumped from rooftop to rooftop as if it were nothing more than a game. Seriously, I've been practicing. What took me months to somewhat master, they did with ease.
As we arrived at our destination, I heard a roar of applause.
"Karai's speech must be over," Aristotle said.
We quietly made our way to the back of the stage, avoiding any human contact. I definitely didn't want tomorrow's headlines to read: Dog Girl and Pack Raid Central Park.
I'd be dissected by scientists before I could say oops.
I suppressed a shiver as I noticed movement up ahead.
"Okay, this is it," I whispered to them. "Remember to look scary."
If Karai was scared, she didn't show it. She looked more amused which to me was odd. I mean, you've just walked away from delivering a speech to see a strange dog girl with a kuvasz and four wolves growling at you. The first thing that would come to my mind would be what the heck then oh, crud.
Well, she probably also the liberty to feel confident because there were two big creepy guys staring menacingly at us.
However, I was not about to be deterred. Puffing out my chest, I said. "I know you are the leader of the foot."
She crossed her arms and looked at me. The two men started to advance.
"And," I quickly said. "I want to know why you kidnap my friend, Lindsey."
"I did no such thing," Karai said. Her men came closer. Skipper snapped at one
"Oh yeah," I asked with a smirk. "Then why don't you ask Kai?"
Karai's expression falterd. "Kai?"
"Yeah, the one you sent to genetically mutate me," I said as anger rose within me. I tried to block out the memories.
Karai held up her hand. Her men immediately backed up. "You will tell me exactly what Kai has been doing."
I took a step back, surprised by the intensity in her stare. It was then that it hit me. "You had no idea what Kai was doing."
Karai turned her attention to one of her men. "Radio the others, we're going to get Kai."
"Wait," I said as I grabbed her shoulder. "If you know where he is then tell me."
Apparently grabbing Karai's shoulder was a big no-no since the men looked like they wanted to throttle me.
Karai shrugged my hand away. "I'll tell you where Kai is but you have only thirty minutes to get your friend and get out."
I was stunned by Karai's sudden interest in helping me. Then, I was suspicious. "Wait, why are you helping me?"
Karai glared at me. "Because what he did was dishonorable. I am honor bound to fix his mistake."
"Er…thanks?" I said as she walked by me.
"He's at Pier 16 Building 19," She said. "You better hurry."
A chill ran down my spine as I watched her leave. Kai was at Pier 16. The place where it all began.
L.A.: I know this chapter was really short but there are two chapters left and the next one, if I've guessed correctly, should be long. In other news, if you are a Kingdom Hearts fan, please check out my story Oddball. I really would like some comments. Anyway tell me what you think!