Here's chapter six everyone,
Hope you all like it,
Chapter 6
Cactus Town
Currently we now see Kipo riding on the back of Pearre while the group walked right beside them. Just earlier that following morning Chris and Kipo 'helped' bring back the lord of the Timber Cats, Yumyan Hammerpaw. After helping him, the group had gained full support from the feline Mutes and joined them in their quest to find the Mega Mute who's been raising havoc.
And so, with a whole army of Timber Cats they were determined to get back their tree. As for the group, they were hoping to finally get some answers to find out what happened to the people of Kipo's burrow.
" So, wait a minute, how does your dad know Yumyan anyway? " Benson asked as they were walking.
" From what I now remember, a few years back before meeting mom, Yumyan was injured, at first he didn't trust him, as to be expected with most Mutes... " Chris commented drinking out of a canteen and passed it to the other's who did individual water falls and passed it back to him. " But after a while, and risking his life to getting him back to his people, Yumyan grew to trust him and in the end they became great friends. "
" Uh-huh... " Wolf said clearly not wanting to believe she was hearing this.
" So what's he see you as? " Dave piped in his question.
" I don't know, maybe his nephew? Then again, he always was like the uncle I never had. " Chris thought out loud.
" Hey, Chris! " He turns to Kipo. " Pass the axe? " Chris gave her what she asked for. " Yeah! That's what I'm talking about! " She sliced the brush out of there way. " You guys want a turn!? You have to try this! Riding my flea is my new favorite way to travel. " She said petting the small mega mute.
" I'm good... " Wolf was the only one to answer but the silver teen quickly raised his hand.
" Actually yes! My turn! " He rushed forward making Kipo get off before he hopped on. As he did the flea jumped high into the air. " Yahooooo! "
...
A few minutes later the group had now entered the desert, witch was full of a large amount of cactus's. Because of this, it's the reason why the location they were in was named Catcus Town. As they were making their way through, there were massive footprints in the ground, this indicated the army was heading in the right direction.
After they arrived at the entrance of Cactus Town Chris got off Pearre and stood by it's owner who was doing a motivational speech.
" Soon we will find the Mega Beast! Crush it and take back our sacred tree! "
" Sacred tree! " The cats cried out in unison raising there axes in the air for a moment.
" But first... " Yumyan slices of a cactus that leaked some water. " We give Piearre a drink." The flea began to drink and Yumyan began to give his pet some attention. " Who's my good little parasite? Who is it? That's right...It's you. Timber Cats assemble! " As he continued his speech Wolf decided to use this moment to talk to Kipo in private with Chris and Mandu tagging along.
" Were almost in Cactus Town, that's Umlaut Snake territory. " The young survivor began and gestured to the shouting felines. " You only make noise, if you have a death wish. Our best bet is to ditch the cat and sneak up on the mega beast while it's asleep. Rule number 32 of the Surface. "
" I know..I know... " Kipo groaned. " Stealth is your friend. And I would like to add a rule. Rule 33: Friends are your friends and the more you have, the safer you are. "
" Wolf, I agree with what your saying, but if things don't go as planned it's why we need backup. The cat's will help us, fight the mega beast, that much is inevitable. " Chris spoke out his thoughts.
" See, Chris gets it. " Kipo said happily seeing he was backing her up and immediately something caught her eye. She went over to an old display showing off a spiked leather biker jacker. " That jacket is all spikey. Do you think it'll make me look more intimidating to the Mega Mute? "
" No. " Wolf answered.
" But I need something that say...Hey you! Give me back my dad... " She said doing a deep voice and got all tough.
" Yeah...I don't think your gonna need it... " Chris shook his head.
" Do you really just think you can talk to a Mega Mute? " Wolf questioned with a raised eyebrow as Benson & Dave came over to them. "They can't think, they're mindless giants. "
" You never know until you try. " Kipo said. " And Chris is friends with a Mega Bunny. He's proof that it's possible. "
" It's only just Rebecca. I avoid the others. But yeah, she's family. " Chris said turning to the burrow girl. " And I see where your going with this Kipo, this is the only lead we have so far. "
" Exactly. There weren't any human footprints, leading out of my burrow. So either, that Mega Mute took them, or a whole city full of humans just disappeared into thin air. "
" Or it ate them. " Benson chimmed in and was elbowed by Chris and Wolf telling him to shut up while clearing their throats.
" Were all for finding the Mega Mute... " Wolf spoke up. " Just didn't want to deal with the worlds largest dinner bell... " She said motioning over to Yumyan who finished his speech and got on Pearre bringing out two axes.
" Onward! " He yelled out clamping the two metal weapons together. " Yumyan owns you all! " The rest of the timber cats returned the favor before they entered Cactus Town.
Walking down a path, through a sand filled street was also filled with hundreds, if not thousands of skulls, appearing to resemble hamsters. Some were either hanging on cactus spikes or simply piled up giving the place a very bad vibe with the occasional sounds of hissing being heard.
" Yumyang... " Chris spoke up walking alongside the leader. " Listen, some how, we'll earn the snakes trust. "
" How are you so sure? " The cat questioned.
" Simple, I got Kipo. " The silver teen replied. " She won you over, so why not? " Yumyan hummed in agreement and then everyone stopped hearing a yell making them turn around to see Benson had tripped, with old snake skin as the cause. Suddenly the hissings began to become more frequent with the sound of rattling.
" Qulang Snakes...I know that rattle anywhere. " Yumyang jumped off Pierre. " Axes on guard! " The cats did as was told as multiple snakes began to emerge from a building.
Among them was a brown Umlaut Snäke with a yellow underbelly and blue diamond pattern across her back. She has a black tongue and yellow eyes with purple irises. One of Cotton's fangs is shorter than the other and does not stick out of her mouth. Cotton carries around with her on a spiked lined strap, a blue and white, X-shaped electric guitar.
Alongside it was is a green and orange Umlaut Snäke with a lime green underbelly. She has a black tongue and black eyes with bright green irises. She carries a red acoustic guitar.
Then the snake used it's tongue to play a few strings.
" Yumyan Hammerpaw... " The snake was defiantly female from it way it sounded greeting the timber cat lord.
" Cotton... " He returned the same kind of greeting while playing a few strings on his axe guitar.
" You have a lot of nerve walking into our territory, on your two feet making all that noise and waking us up! It's daylight man! "
" I was dreaming about toads... " The green snake said in a laid back tone, her name was Camille. After that was said both the snakes and cats were hissing at one another.
" This is what I was telling you both about...Stealth... " Wolf whispered to Chris and Kipo.
" Yeah...she ain't listening... " Chris said pointing forward making Wolf look over to see her squeezing her way through the hissing timber cats making Wolf growl in annoyance. " Oh boy... " He began to follow her. Up front Kipo had just emerged getting right in between the mute squabble.
" Wow...uh...Nice hiss off. " She said immediately making everyone quiet and went over to Cotton. " Listen, maybe you could let us pass through your territory? " Cotton then began to lean forward making Kipo back away far as she could. " Just...this...one time? We'll actually be very quiet from now on. "
" The point being is that were not here to fight! " Chris stepped forward getting Kipo out of harms way. As he did so, Cotton leaned forward right into the silver teens face, but he was unfazed and glared at her. " You think this is the first time I've stared down by a set of poisonous fangs? " He retorted shaking his head. " No, it ain't. " He then calmed down. " And like I said, were not here to fight. We only need to get through here. "
" After waking us up like the way you did? I don't think so. " Cotton replied and looked over at Yumyan. " Now you keep humans and fleas? You cat's truly are disgusting. " The felines hissed at this comment. " Ladies! " She got the snakes attention and looked over at Chris raising her head. " Let's eat this buffet! " She then lunged forward only for Chris to jump to the side and slam his bat right into her head before getting tackled by Shoelace starting a brawl between the mutes.
" Are you trying to get yourself killed!? " Wolf asked blocking off a snake with her staff
" No. Who does that? " Kipo replied as Wolf tangled up the snakes tongue by spinning her staff causing the snake to spin out of control crashing into another one grunting in annoyance as she got Kipo out of the way for an incoming attack. " Stick with the group! "
Out of nowhere, Benson and Dave were getting stared down by Camille while using the snake skin he tripped on earlier to try and fool their way out. " H-hey! I'm-I'm a snake too! I'm not really a snake... " he said whispering the last part to their female companions.
" Die death noodle! " Molly cried out tackling the snake out of the way. Nearby Chris was doing just fine, as he was simply dodging their attacks and attacking with his bat swatting them away. As this happened Mandu came out of nowhere and readjusted her vision until it was straight aligned spotting a way out of the fighting. The pig then squealed and immediately Wolf noticed it.
" Exit, three o'clock! " They made a rush towards their escape.
" Chris come on! " Kipo called out just as the silver teen bashed another snake away.
" Yumyan! Were going on ahead! " He called out to the timber cat lord who nodded and continued fighting before the teen rushed over to join the others. One by one the group slid through a cactus going down the alleyway. But as they were doing so, Camille snagged one of Dave's leg's in process if it wasn't for Benson saving him.
" Ugh! This is gonna take a whole day to grow back! " The but mute said before hopping away as Camile peered inside with Cotton who sighed.
" Is it me or were we not totally clear? This is Umlaut territory... " Camile sighed as well. " A snake's job is never done. " She said.
After managing to get a good distance away from the snakes the group had to stop. The reason why was because Dave was missing a leg and Benson had the solution for it. Taking off the biggest needle from a cactus he could find and stuck it right where the leg used to be making him groan in pain.
" Good as new. " Benson said.
" Oh...Oh yeah...this is...this is wonderful... " Dave groaned trying to readjust his step while cringing in pain. " It doesn't hurt...more and more with ea! Okay now... "
" Yeesh...I don't care what you say, that clearly hurts... " Chris said while having a hard time watching the bug groan in pain
" Yeah, but he'll be all better by tomorrow right? "
" Yep...I'll be just fine. Okay. " The bug replied as he went forward with Benson helping him readjust to walking.
" You see what happens when you go rogue? " Wolf questioned as they proceeded to follow them. " From now on, until you get back to your people, were doing things my way. All the time.
" But what about- "
" No! "
" The cats? "
" Nope! "
" No offense Wolf, but just how many times has your way worked? " Chris questioned. " Is your solution gonna be stinging anyone with the deathstalker tail? " As she was gonna respond to that they heard a noise making them stop. Out of nowhere a hamster dressed up like a rocker with makeup. This was Glam Rock Hamster. It then took a deep breath and scream out on top of it's lungs and pointed back at them.
" SSSSNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaakes! " After that it just jumped into a nearby bush while Kipo gave it a few claps.
" No, snake. " Wolf stopped Kipo from clapping. " He said snake. Were being followed. " The hamster then jumped back out.
" Yeah, I'm gonna run. You should probably run. " The hamster advised and slowly backed up. " Did you see our skulls? " It then left for good.
" Okay, we need a plan. " Chris spoke up.
" Obviously. We need to go in their. " Wolf pointed at the remains of a bar. " I'll take them out. You guys hide. "
" Or...suggestion...we just talk to them? " Kipo suggested.
" No Kipo...We will not talk to the snakes. You will hide from them. And for once, you will stay put. "
" Kipo sighed in defeat as they went inside. " Okay... "
As took up positions, Cotton came slithering up from the road with Camille while playing her guitar and groaned. " Ugh, that sounded off...
" Maybe it should go like... " Camille played a few strings on her guitar.
" Oh yeah, that's good hunting music... " Cotton liked the sound that was made and then they made their way inside of the bar while playing a few strings. " Oooh, still not there..."
" Well I always liked a good, a F major followed by a D minor. "
" D minor? Maybe if your playing hillbilly cat music. " Cotton said to Camille before a battle cry was heard making them look up to see Wolf flying right towards using the stinger on their heads jumping from one another with ease skidding across the floor with a smirk.
Despite the direct blow they were unfazed. " Oh honey...you know how much venom I got coursing through my viens? " Cotton asked and immediately Wolf grabbed a chair and slammed it onto her head but was unfazed.
" Tingly... " Camille commented as wolf slammed a chair on her head but she didn't even flinch. " I haven't felt this good since my 21st shedding... " As Wolf continued her useless onslaught Kipo poked herself out from behind the bar counter before getting dragged back by Mandu. The pig was telling her no.
" I know. Wolf told me stay here no matter what happens but- " She was cut off by the said girl being thrown the wood of the counter.
" Okay, funs over. " Cotton said as Camile wrapped her tail around Wolf's leg with the serpent brining her to her mouth wide open.
" Hey! " The devouring was stopped by Kipo coming out from hiding. " Hey, Cotton, Cotton's friend... " Wolf growled in annoyance at what was happening. " I really liked the song you walked in with... " She walked over to them. " But what if it went more like...this? " Kipo gently took Cotton's guitar making the snake gasp in shock and both hissed in anger. Kipo then began to play despite being nervous. Wolf was thrown against the wall and as this happened the snakes began to circle around her.
Nearby Chris was watching from the sidelines with Benson and Dave.
" Oh no...Not good... " Chris breathed in worry.
" Actually, I think she's onto something. " Benson spoke up peaking up Chris's curiosity since they needed something to get them out of the situation they were in.
" What do you got in mind? "
" Since the snakes like music...Why don't we put on a quick show for them? And then they might let us go. " He suggested making Chris hum at the thought.
" Yeah, that could work... " He eyed the drum and noticed a mike on the stage they were on. " Do you know how to play drums? "
" No, but I can try. "
" Dave can you give off vocals? "
" Sure. " The bug quickly answered. " What about you? "
" Uh... " The silver teen quickly looked around the area for something to play. " Hmm? " Chris noticed something was covered in an old worn out tarp. He removed the tarp revealing it to be an old worn out leather case that looked like it's seen better days. Taking the chance he opened it up and looked inside. Laying in the case was a black heavy base with white outlines and flames on it's lower body shaped like a V. It also came with a small platinum pick, whoever was this guitars owner defiantly had style, but it was shame for such a beauty to be left in a place like Cactus Town. Upon seeing it he whistled picking up and inspected it. " Very nice...Let's see... " He played a few strings and by sheer luck it still gave off it's sound.
" Benson, Dave! " He quickly got their attention. " I got an idea. But follow my steps. " After tinkering with the base for a few seconds he found the right tune he was looking for. " Okay, all set... " He said to himself just as the snakes were closing in on Kipo.
Chris put two fingers in his mouth and whistled as loud as he could getting their attention. " Want to see some entertainment? " He asked before slowly playing dragging the pick across the base making it give off of angelic heavy noise. He then swiped it before doing a quick solo instantly attracting the snakes attention.
" Wha? " Cotton couldn't believe what she was hearing. After he paused Chris snapped his fingers giving Benson the signal.
" Sorry. " He apologized before tearing off Dave's antenna's making the bug mute cry out in sheer pain and walked onto stage screaming right into the microphone while he started playing the drums while Chris provided some back up base. As the silver teen slowed down he quickly motioned Kipo to join in and provide some backup which she did.
The snakes were bobbing their heads up and down clearly enjoying it. Meanwhile Wolf had come back to her senses and saw them playing, greatly ticking her off. After a few more minutes of jamming out it was done right after Benson threw one of Benson's antenna's at him shutting him up making the bug fall of stage.
" That's it... " Cotton said in amazement. " That's the rip I was looking for! "
" I take it you both enjoyed it? " Chris asked walking forward.
" Ha! Defiantly! " The snake replied back.
" I can't believe we were gonna eat you. You have the hands of an angel... " Camille said and looked over to Chris. " And you...you play like a demon...But in a good way. "
" Heheh. Thanks. "
" So we can be on our way? " Kipo questioned. " You don't mind us going through your territory? " She gave Cotton back her guitar sliding it over her head.
" Not when you can both shred like that! You can come through here anytime! "
" I cannot believe that worked... " Kipo said in disbelief looking to Chris who gave her a high five.
" It shouldn't have... " Wolf was clearly angry walking up to them. " You got lucky! "
" Lucky? Give me some credit, were all still alive. " Kipo said trying to make Wolf see the bright side of things which she didn't.
" For now.. " The young survivor cut her off. " But eventually your crazy ideas are gonna get us all killed! " They then started to get in each others faces.
" Or maybe they would've gotten us to our dad sooner, if you just listened to me for once! "
" Okay, Kipo, what was your big plan again? " Wolf questioned. " Have your cat army pin the mega beast down until you can say...Give me back my dad! Let's do that and see what happens! " Seeing this was going nowhere Chris had enough.
" Okay, okay, time out guys. " Chris said getting right in between them separating them both. " Both of you chill! "
" Don't tell me to- "
" Shut up. I have the floor right now. " Chris said having just about of Wolf's attitude for just one day. " Kipo, look, were lucky to be alive so far, yes. But we can't keep making moves like this...It's not gonna turn out the same way every time. It doesn't work that way, and if your dead then how will you get to your dad? And what are we supposed to tell him? " The silver teen moved onto their survivor.
" And Wolf, you need to open your mind! Not all Mutes are bad. How are we so different from them? We have plenty of dark moments that's enough to call us monsters. If we want to get her back home, we all need to have a saying if were gonna make it through this..." After chewing them both out he sighed and clears his throat.
" Anyways.. " He turns to Cotton and Camille. " Okay, let's start this over where were trying to kill each other. Cotton, were not here to fight you at all... "
" Okay, I believe you now. My bad. " The snake apologized. " Then why are you here? "
" Were trying to track down a Mega Mute. " Chris began to explain. " Just days ago, it stole the cat's Scratching Tree and then it used it to destroy Kipo's home. "
" And my people are gone. " The said burrow girl chimed in. " Were trying to find them, we figured that it took them. You may have seen it, six arms, destroys homes and burrows for fun? "
" Yeah, we've seen it. " Cotton answered. " Wrecked our tour bus. We already trashed it, But still. "
" Will you take us to it? " She inquired. " I have some questions I need to ask. "
" You wanna ask that 'thing' questions? " Cotton couldn't believe what she was hearing. " Okay, sure. " Kipo stuck her tongue out at Wolf who growled in response before walking out.
Chris sighed at this. " Like it or not Wolf, this is our best chance to get some answers. Whenever you like it or not. " He said in a firm tone and went out to join her.
" I think our new guitar players are insane. " Cotton commented.
" The best ones usually, are. " Camille said.
" I heard that! " Chris yelled back.
After earning the snake's friendship the group was being guided to where the Mega Mute was. It was also very quiet, especially for Kipo and Wolf with Chris on standby making sure they wouldn't start a fight, especially with how close they were.
" Hey... " He looks over to see Benson walking up to them. " Kipo...So- "
" I wouldn't do that if I were you... " Chris advised. " Now's not a good time right now. " All the sudden a loud growling noise was heard and both snakes stopped.
" Whoa...Hold on.. " Camille said.
" What is it? " Chris asked as Cotton put her head against the ground that shook slightly.
" The buzzwrecker's asleep. " She answered.
" Where at? "
" It's just in that grove. " Camille answered pointing out to a large amount of cactus's gathered up in one spot just outside of town. " Not even we are crazy to go in there.
" Thank you. " Kipo said and the two began to slither away before she gasped in realization. " The cats! " They stop and turn to face her. " What happened to them? You didn't...eat them...did you? "
" Not yet. " Cotton answered. " Our bandmates trapped them in the Glamarin. "
" Were tiring them out first. " Camille chimed in. " They're easier to eat that way. "
We now see the said felines chasing a few of the snakes who managed to slither away making their escape. As they did the cat's attention were turned to whole horde of Glam Rock Hamsters all heading towards them.
" Run! " They all screamed splitting off into two groups through a makeshift maze.
The two snakes laughed. " Cats. "
" I just have one more favor. " Kipo said. " Bandmate to bandmate. Could you let them out? They're just looking for their Scratching Tree. Without them we never would've rocked out together. ".
" That session was pretty epic. " Cotton admitted. " Okay we'll consider it. "
" Thank you. " Kipo said and rushed back to the group.
" Much appreciated! " Chris added as they began to head towards the grove.
" They're really going in there to face the six armed beast. " Cotton was surprised to see this.
" So metal...What a waste of talent. " Camille said.
Right now the sound of loud snoring was heard as the group was now standing right in the very entrance with the Mega Mute right inside.
" Well, they were right. It's defiantly sleeping in there. " Chris commented.
" For now. " Wolf added.
" Heeey...Kipo... " Benson was about to speak up but she didn't pay attention.
" Okay... " Kipo stepped forward. " This is it. I know this is dangerous, but I have to do this. None of you have to come with me. " She pets Mandu a few times and sets her down, but instead of leaving the pig instead joins her including wolf.
" Well, to bad. " Chris said stepping forward going inside. " I'm going. " Kipo smiled upon hearing his words and then ran back to hug Benson and proceeded to doing the same with Dave. Once she was done she caught up to them.
The group silently made their way inside and used a big cactus to give them cover. Sleeping right in the middle of a clearing was a massive amount of brown fur snoring away.
" There it is... " Wolf said.
" And the Scratching Tree... " Chris pointed out he then proceeded to brining out his journal and looked through the pages.
" Well? Anything? " Wolf asked.
" No. I never seen this type before. " The silver teen answered as he put it away. " Hmm, it has fur, defiantly a mammal, plus it has a tail. We'd need to get a closer look at it. "
" Go ahead and say it... " Kipo said getting their attention and turned around to hide her tears. " If this thing had my people...It ate them...It what your thinking...I know it. "
" You don't know what I'm thinking... " Wolf said. " I'm thinking they could be trapped in that old hotel. " It was true, there was a hotel seen through some of the cactus vines.
" Do you really believe that? " Wolf didn't respond that time, meanwhile Mandu found something in the dirt. Quickly they ran over to see what she dug up. Kipo picked it up and it was a gold pick shaped like a four leafed clover.
" This is my dads. Wolf, your right, he's gotta be in that hotel. " Before she could do anything else Chris covered her mouth.
" Let's check it our first before doing something stupid... " Chris advised getting a nod from her in response.
" There's the monster! " A familiar voice was heard making them turn around to see Yumyan riding on Pierre with his army of Timber Cats right behind him charging forward. Very slowly the Mega Mute had awoken and was standing up making the group gasp in shock upon seeing just how big it truly was standing at full height.
It was a gaint red-shanked douc langur, this giant six-armed primate is mostly dark brown with reddish-brown ears, a reddish-brown eye mask, and a white chin and beard. It has red eyes with yellow sclera. Once it was fully standing the mega mute gave off a loud and powerful roar at the charging army.
" A Mega Monkey? That's new... " Chris commented.
Outside Benson and Dave were making their leave and turned around upon hearing the loud roar echoing through the cave along with the sounds of fighting from the Timber Cats.
" Do you think she's okay? " Benson asked in a worried tone.
" I...already miss her... " Dave answered.
" You know what Dave... " The brown teen said in realization. " When we were with Kipo, we were doing something more then just surviving. For the first time ever, we were apart of something, bigger then us. "
" I'm going back in man! " Dave already gave his answer.
" Kipo! Were coming! " The two made a dash back for their friends.
Back inside the grove the mega monkey slammed down one of it's many fists sending a few cats flying and at the same time Benson and Dave came charging in like maniacs. While the cats were way smaller then the ape, they wouldn't give up. Yumyan ran up their tree with Shoelace and a few other cats. As the moneky clamped it's hands on the tree a few of the cats jumped in different directions while Yumyan darted towards it throwing his axes before he and the other cats were slapped out of the air.
From the sidelines, Chris was watching alongside, Kipo, Wolf & Mandu. They then turned to see Cotton and Camile. " What happened!? " Chris was the first to ask.
" Those crazy fuzz buckets straight here after we let them out! " The head snake answered as they ducked down avoiding an incoming cat.
" We had to comeback for the show! " Camille exclaimed.
" Now's our chance... " Wolf said eyeing their objective. " We can go into the hotel. " She turned to Kipo. " Find your dad... " As she prepared to go out and join the fight Kipo stopped her.
" No! We have to help the cats first! " Wolf turned to her. " I have a plan! "
" Is it going to get us killed? " The survivor wasn't liking where this was going.
" Maybe, maybe not... " She answered. " Because this time, your part of it. " They narrowly dodge an incoming axe flying right towards them which was caught by Chris.
" Well, if were gonna die, we might as well just roll with it. " Chris said. " I'm all in. " Wolf sighed in defeat this time.
" Let's hear it. "
" I'm gonna distract the monkey with music! I mean it worked on the snakes. " She continued explaining. " And then, you'll sneak up and hit it with the death stalker, like a lot. "
" Or we just let the cats- "
" No! "
" get eat-. "
" Nope! " Kipo shushed her and walked over to Camille. " May I? "
" Going out in a blaze of glory... " Cotton really admired her bravery while Camile let the teen borrow her acoustic.
" Nice knowing you kid. " She said as another cat came flying by.
" You sure you really want to do this? " Chris asked a very serious question considering theirs a chance she could die.
" Chris, just trust me on this... "
" ...Okay... " He gave her a nod but Wolf called out
" Wait! You'll need this. " She pulls out the clover pic belonging to the burrow girls father. With whatever courage she had, Kipo made her way up to top of the concrete pillar and strummed a few strings.
" Hey! Over here! " The monkey looked in her direction and a small axe hit it's chin, continuing it's attack on the cats.
" Keep playing! " Wolf yelled out perched on a nearby cactus with Chris on another cactus giving her a thumbs up. " We got your back! "
" Right! " She looks to the pick. " Wish me luck dad... " After kissing it for good luck she began to play gaining the mega monkey's attention roaring away and charged right towards her.
" We may not have sunshine. Or starlight or weather. But we got each other. And that's even better. " For some reason the ape stopped startling her for a moment but continued playing. As she did, Wolf hopped off the cactus and got in position. But Kipo shook her head and afterwards the monkey who seemed more calm was now fully drawn towards her. With a step forward, Kipo continued singing while Chris slumped an arm underneath his chin closing his eyes to listen.
" You don't need the sun to keep you warm when you've got arms. Wishes comes from not a random shooting star, we may not have storm clouds. But the sky is always blue. We've got something special here. What we have is you...What we have is you...What we have is you... " And just like that she was done leaving everyone stunned except for Chris who smiled.
" Uh...Hi... " Kipo began. " Wow...You're big. You're not gonna attack me right? " The monkey shook it's head no.
" You can understand me? Neat! " She then snapped back to reality. " Oh right. So, a few days ago, you attacked my burrow, and now I can't find my people or my dad. Did you...um...eat them? " She asked the question she's been wanting to be answered but the monkey shook its head again.
" You don't eat people do you? So they got away? " The monkey nodded in approval.
" That's great! " The ape then raised one of it's massive fingers making the girl gasp. But for some reason even though it didn't speak, the monkey somehow reassured her he wasn't going to hurt her and gently rubbed it across her face. " Then...why did you attack my burrow? " Kipo was beyond confused. If this monkey was so nice, then why did it attack her home and steal the cats tree?
The monkey tried to explain as best as it could but all the sudden a loud beeping noise was heard. And it was there they noticed a metal collar was wrapped around it's neck dispersing some kind of purple smoke.
It then began to panic and looked at Kipo in fear. Through the sounds it was making Chris was pretty sure he heard it say: " Hurry... " It then roared and started acting just like it did not to long ago smashing where Kipo stood. As she slid down and Chris ran over to her, they both watched as the mega mute jumped crashing through the grove leaving a humungous hole behind.
" Holy crap... " Chris was in disbelief that they were all still alive somehow and looked to his friend. " You okay Kipo? "
" That...was awesome... " The girl landed a rock with a smile on her face. " Until it got scary. "
Nearby Yumyan climbed up on the scratching tree standing right beside Molly. " At last...We have our tree...Raise your axes for Yumyan! Who led us all to victory! " Their great leader yelled out with the cat's cheering for victory.
" And, for Kipo, Chris and their friends... " Molly reminded
" And for Kipo, Chris and their friends of course...Raise your axes! " They did just that while Chris raised up his weapon for the heck of it. The timber cat lord began to slide down the tree before he jumped off landing in front of the group approaching Cotton.
" Yamyan Hammerpaw. "
" Cotton. "
" You guys walk out of here today. It's cool. " The snake leader said. " Just don't tell anyone we let you. "
" And be quiet on your way out. Respect the headache. " Camille requested
Yumyan extended out his paw shaking her tail. " We got your back. "
" Benson! " Dave said watching from the side. " You seeing this? Snakes letting cats walk through territory! This world is upside down! "
" We just watched Kipo talk to a Mega Monkey, and this is what your amazed by? " Benson asked in confusion.
" Uh, I can be amazed by more then one thing. " The bug mute retorted. " Don't me in no box. "
Once the fighting was done and with Cotton's permission the Timber Cat's began their effort to brining back there tree back to there forest. A few of them had hooked ropes deeply lodged in the wood trying to pull it. While others were trying to help getting it to move with a few of the snakes help
" Keep moving up and down! " Yumyan yelled out as he walked over to Chris and Kipo. " Something different will happen! "
" Will you be alright from here Yumyan? " The silver teen questioned.
" It'll take a while until we can bring the Scratching Tree back our forest. But we will be fine, we'll manage. " The cat anwsered and brought out a small metal can of tuna. " We owe you both, a great dept. Should you ever need us, just open this can of Tuna. And help will come. " Kipo took what he offered.
" Wow, thanks. " Kipo said getting a nod from Yumyan who looked over to Chris. " For what it's worth Chris, your welcome to stay at our village any time you deem fit. You'll always be welcomed. "
" Thank you Yumyan. " Chris embraced the cat who returned the favor.
" Of course. Also Chris, just promise me one thing, " Yumyan spoke up. " When you find the one who killed Khan, let me know. " Chris nodded before the cat returned his attention back at his people. " Lift with your legs! Not your back! " One of the piles of cats and snakes collapsed as this happened.
After a long walk, the group had left the desert, and forest area. By now, they were getting right back into the city with the sun now setting in the distance.
" So...good news... " Dave spoke up. " Benson and I have decided not to leave you. "
" What? " Kipo's attention was caught no longer looking at her fathers pic. " You were going to leave? "
" Who...Eh, no...yes...maybe..." Benson nervously answered.
" You totally were. Don't lie. " Chris commented with a smirk.
" B-b-b-but the important thing is we've decided to commit. " Dave spoke up changing the subject.
" Thank...you? " Kipo didn't know how to respond to that.
Benson cleared his throat. " Your welcome, and what you did with that Mega Monkey, that was amazing! "
" I second that. " Chris added.
" But I'm sorry we didn't find your dad... " The brown teen apologized.
" Even so, we got a very important question answered. " Chris spoke up hoping to brighten up the mood a little. " Now we know, Kipo's dad is alive with everyone else in her burrow. All we have to do is just find them. Which I know we will. " He said lightly patting her on the pat
" Yeah... " Kipo smiled happlyy gazing back at the pic
" And we now we know something else. " Wolf spoke up.
" We do? " Kipo questioned.
" That Monkey was clearly under some sort of mind control. Your song snapped her out of it, temporarily. There's rumors about a Mute with the ability to do that. "
Benson covered his ears. " Don't say it... "
" Scarlemagne... " Chris was the one to say scaring Mandu hiding behind Kipo's leg.
" Oooh...Still don't know who that is. " She said and picked up her pig.
" If he sent that monkey, he must be targeting burrows. Then there's a good chance Scarlemagne is looking for your people. " Wolf assumed.
" Then that little theory about why there's not being very many humans left has been confirmed. " Chris spoke up walking up to stand beside her with the others. " He's the reason why. Whatever he's doing to them, he'll do the same to Kipo's people. "
" So we have to find them first. " Kipo said standing alongside them.
" If it took this long, for Scarlemagne to find your burrow, then finding another will be just as hard. " Chris said the facts. " It ain't gonna be easy, either. Plus, there's other Mutes we'll have to worry about on the way. "
" I know, Chris... " Kipo said. " It's a lot to take in. My people are out there somewhere. The only question is, where? " She asked the big question and then for some reason Benson popped out his Walkman turning on some music starting to dance a little with Benson.
" What are you doing? " Wolf asked in confusion looking at them. " Stealth mode! Have you learned nothing today!? "
" Yeah, why are you doing that now? " Chris questioned in interest.
" When I get good ideas...I play music. " Benson answered and gained a look of assurance in his eyes. " And I just got a great idea. I know where we can look next. "
To be continued
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