Here it is everyone! The season 1 finale is finally here! And I decided to post this the same day when it finally came to. So your all welcome, and I stuck by what I said, about me finally catching up which is exactly what I did. .

Chapter 12

Beyond the Valley of Dogs

Currently as of the moment the group was waiting for the Timber Cats to arrive, it had been two hours since Kipo opened the can of tuna, and to pass the time everyone was doing something to pass the time. As for Chris, he was taking a nap and he was defiantly dreaming again.


Right now we see the father and son duo by a camp fire eating some roasted meat from something they hunted. It now had been well over two weeks. Two weeks traveling on foot, it wasn't easy either, but so far they were just lucky not to run into any other Mega Mutes on the road including other hostile Mutes such as the vultures.

Since then Chris's demeanor had changed, he had became more focused, more observant and more aware of his surroundings. In fact, he had no problem with hunting for meat either. By now, the snow was beginning to fall, this also indicated that winter was now truly beginning and it would only grow more cold as the days gone by until the season was done.

Right now, we see the father and son, each holding a spear using a knife as the tip secured and tied to the end of a stick. They'd found a small reservoir and luckily for them, it had fish. All they had to do, was be patient and wait for the right moment.

In unison the two stabbed their weapons into a fish scaring the rest off. " Very good timing Chris. " Khan said in approval as they each took out the fish they got. " Your timing is getting better. "

" Think so? "

" Indeed. " Both waited until there fishes stopped breathing, once they were dead, they each stuck a sharp piece of vine through it's lower jaw and through the head letting it slip down right next to a few other fishes they had caught. " Also, we have enough now. Let's go. "

" So what are we doing with all this fish left over? " Chris asked while following his father.

" I will show you after we eat breakfast. " Khan answered.


Minutes later, at there temporary camp underneath a large rock that provided a natural roof. Khan had just taught Chris how to smoke and dry the rest of the fish they had caught. By doing this, they had enough food that'd last them for a few days without going out to hunt.

Even then, the two still had a long way to go before finally arriving at their destination. As the air grew cold, they were now wearing furred jackets they had brought along with them at the beginning. Trekking through the snow, which was at least five feet deep, each step felt like they were getting sucked in.

Khan stopped turning around to see Chris on his knees, heavily breathing as the cold air showed it.

" Are you alright? " He walked over to him.

" Yeah..." Chris answered between pants catching his breath. " I'm just catching my breath... "

" It's alright... " The father reassured his son and gave him some water to drink and looked around the area. " Were moving to slow through here... " He looked over into the distance to see the sun was only about to set pretty soon which meant they'd lose their light. " And we need to find shelter soon. "

" What about other there? " Chris asked pointing over to a large amount of rocks in the distance up on a hill slope. " We could find a place to sleep there. "

" Good eye boy. " Khan nodded in approval and so they changed they're direction over to where the rocks were at. But making your way up a hill that was covered in snow and was wet, were exactly the best conditions to be walking through.

" Steady Chris, watch where you step. " Khan advised as they trekked through the snow. Despite not showing it, he was generally concerned for his son, he was shivering like crazy. If they didn't find shelter before the sun sets, he would most likely succumb to frost bite.

" Just bear with it a little longer..." Khan told his son and helped him up. " We have to keep going. " With the help from his father, the two of them had gotten up the hill.

" Okay, now we just gotta find a spot. " Chris said despite him shivering. " Let's che- "

" Wait... " Khan held out his arm in front stopping him.

" What is it? Do you see a good spot to- "

" No., not that " Khan quickly answered. " Do you hear that? "

Chris got silent and listened. " Yeah...Yeah, I do. " He answered and looked around in confusion. " It sounds like...wings? " Just like that something made a loud landing.

Right behind them growling was a Mega Mute, a massive jet black furred bat with six glowing intimidating green eyes and had rows of exposed razor sharp teeth, standing at leas the same height as a fully grown man.

Slowly they turned to face this new threat, but then the bat emitted a loud high pitch scream before it slammed them sending them flying across the air and landed in the snow.

As Chris slowly got up, he was unaware that the bat was slowly walking towards him using the elbows of it's folded wings as front legs. But then a loud roar was heard and Khan slammed his hammer right into the bat's head staining the snow with it's blood killing it with only one hit.

While Khan approached his son, they heard more screaming. The duo looked up and saw more of them coming straight towards them. After being helped up, Chris brought out a very large knife. " Get ready... " Khan told his son as more bats came there way. Some landing on all fours and some still flapping in the air.

The few that landed on the ground charged forward towards them.

" Spread out! " Khan yelled out. " Don't let them surround us! " The father instructed as he took a full swing at an incoming's bat's rips cage and punched it away and delivered a hard right swing to another lunging at him, making some teeth and blood fly in the air.

As for Chris a bat snapped forward right at him. But using his smaller size to his advantage the young hybrid slid to the right and sliced it's throat leaving a large gash killing it instantly.

Another came up from behind, but he stabbed his blade in it's lower jaw. Then another, but at the last second, Chris lunged both hands and sliced right into it's stomach as it flew past him. Gutting out the guts of the large beast, which roared in agony as it's blood and insides poured out into the snow died upon landing.

Out of nowhere one of the mega bats scooped him up with it's talons causing him to drop his knife. Nearby Khan was crushing bones with ease thanks to his strength, but then he gasped noticing Chris was caught in one of the bats grips. " Boy! Don't hold back! "

Chris heard his father's words. As the bat gripped the boy with it's leg's Chris's arms grew fur and his fingers became razor sharp claws. He then sank them right into it's foot making it scream in pain. Once he was freed from it's grip he climbed up and finished it by plunging his right claw into it's eyes bringing him back down to the ground rolling in the snow.

He got back up to his feet and grabbed his knife getting ready for more. But then heard a loud cry of pain. He turned to see that one of the bats had it's fangs lodged into Khan's right shoulder.

Reaching to his right leg Chris pulled out one of the smaller knives. Then he threw it, hitting the bat in it's right eye making it let go of him before it got crushed by Khan's hammer. Without hesitation another one came flying towards him tackling him to the ground loosing the grip of his weapon in the process.

" Father! " Chris quickly ran over to help, but two bats came flying towards him and they were using they're talons to attack leaving Khan to fend for himself.

While underneath the mega mute it snapped it's jaws at him, but he kept rolling his head out of the way. Then quickly enough, he stopped it, by gripping it's jaws. The struggle was overwhelming, Khan was hurt and this beast had him right where he wanted him.

As the struggle continued,, Khan emitted a feral growl, and gained fur on his arms as well with his hands becoming claws. Then with a loud cry he literally snapped off the bat's lower jaw killing it instantly before rushing over to his son and tackling a single bat out of the air.

While Chris was able to take care of the bat he was facing with ease, Khan used his raw strength to beat the one he grabbed to death leaving it in a bloody pulp until it's face couldn't be recognized. With that, the battle was over, the father and son duo had survived a life and death struggle. Once they were out in the clear, Chris quickly ran over to his father and helped him up.

" Are you alright? "

" I am fine... "

" No your not... " Chris insisted as he knew his father had received a bite from one of the bats. " Come on, we gotta get some shelter. " The two then explored the area before finding a spot. Once inside, Chris got to work to building a fire, using whatever he could to find that could burn and gathered some rocks forming it into a small fire pit. Once he got the fire going, Khan took off his jacket so Chris could inspect the wound.

Luckily for the boy, his mother had taught him a thing or two about medical treatment, and right now he was putting that knowledge to good use. Chris quickly inspected the bite. " It's gonna get infected if we don't treat it. "

" Put my knife against the flame. "

" Are you sure? " Chris already knew he was suggesting to cauterize the bite.

" Do as I say. "

" Alright... " Chris grabbed his fathers knife and placed the blade right near the fire. Quickly enough, he got to work, first he stopped the bleeding, and then he tore off a piece of his shirt and wrapped it around the handle of the knife. He held it up and saw it that it had a dull red glow. Meaning it was at the right temperature where it needed to be. Walking over to his father, he got ready and exchanged a look with his father who nodded his head.

Then just like that, he placed one of the heating sides of the blade right on the bite. Immediately Khan cried out in pain clenching both of his fists. After a few seconds, Chris took it off and put the hot piece of metal into the snow to cool off. Luckily for him, he was successful in closing the wound. Reaching into his backpack he quickly got to work to wrapping where the metal touched.

" You okay? "

" I am now, thank you Chris. Your mother taught you well. " He said making his boy smile and put his jacket back on. " Get some sleep. I'll keep watch, just in case. "

" Alright, but before the sun rises, wake me up and I'll take over, deal? "

" Deal. "


Chris suddenly shot awake, grabbing a hand, and heard a gasp. Reality was coming back and he realized his instincts gone on the defensive, primarily towards Kipo.

" Uh...Chris? " Hearing her voice snapped him out of it and let go of her hand.

" Sorry...I was just...having a dream...What's going on? "

" Yumyan and Molly are here. "

" Oh, alright. "

...

It was true, Yumyan and Molly had arrived to the group by using Pierre for travel.

" You opened the can of Tuna. " Yumyan said. " Do you have it? "

" Right here. " Kipo answered presenting it to him and he took it.

" You've been making a lot of noise since we last saw ya... " Molly commented with her paws crossed. " Word around town is... " She stopped talking because Yumyan was chewing his food loudly and continued.

" Scarlemagne's put a bounty on your heads. We heard you took out four crews with explosive nector. I'm impressed. But... " She jumps down right next to Yumyan holding out her paw and used a single claw to take the last piece of tuna inside. " Not enough to take you through that dog park. " She licked the contents off her claw and threw it into the nearby trash.

" It's the one thing we absolutely cannot do. We are Timber Cats. Which means, we don't go near dogs. " Yumyan said firmly and began to explain it shortly. " It's kind of an ancient rivalry thing. " Kipo sighed upon hearing this and then Pierre nuzzled it's head up against her.

As she gently grabbed the fleas head she gained an idea. " Could we borrow Pierre? "

" Yeah, that we could do. " Molly answered.

" Um, 'cuse me Molly? " Yumyan said wanting her to repeat what she just said. " I am not loaning them Pierre. "

" They opened the tuna can and you ate it. " Molly said. " You know the rules. "

" They'll get dog slobber of on him! " He was trying to convince her. " It'd take weeks to get that stench out. " She began walking towards the flea. " And I just gave Pierre a bath! "

Molly gave Kipo the end of Pierre's leash. " Here, he's really good at jumping. "

" I'm the one who get's to decide which human gets to use my personal war parasite. And I say- " He was cut off by seeing his beloved pet tickling her with it's tendrils making her laugh. " Doooh! " Yumyan gave up. " Just...Make sure you bring him back to me in one piece. " Molly elbowed her leader in the gut.

" Don't worry Yumyan, if he survived long enough while you were up in a tree, then he can handle a few dogs. " Chris reassured him as they made they way to the entrance of the valley.

Putting on the glasses Kipo spotted the clover off in the distance.

" Were almost there. " She said with determination now coursing through her veins. They had came this far to find this burrow and they weren't going to give up now. After twelve days of traveling, they were finally close to completing their objective.

With a Mega Corgi seen running by the group was hitching a ride on Pierre through the thick tall forest of grass and dandelions

" Hey, Wolf? " Kipo whispered.

" What? "

" I'm glad you came back.

" Me too... " She said flatly.

" Hey! " Something caught Dave's attention. " Check it out! Dandelion puffs! There's a super stiction about these, if blow on one and every seeds comes off, you'll have good luck all day long! " He said while climbing up Mandu who was sticking out of Bensons backpack much to the pig's displeasure.

" Benson do something! " Chris said already knowing what was gonna happen.

" No-No! Dave! " He ignored his friend and blew. Through the upper part the Mega Bichon was licking itself and noticed the dandelion seeds flying up the air. As they were going, the mega Corgi ran by them, nearly squashing them.

" Great job Dave... " Wolf said sarcastically.

" What we didn't get stepped on! " The bug replied. " See? Good luck. "

" I think he just wants to play with us! " Kipo said.

" Kipo! We are not playing with him! " Benson argued. " Don't even suggest it! "

" Why not? Not all dogs are bad. " Chris questioned.

" Oh come on Chris! Not you too! " He groaned before everyone noticed the Mega Bichon was up on top of them sniffing away. It then lowered it's two nostrils and started to smell. But while it might've seemed harmless, it was more like a vacuum cleaner trying to suck them up.

" Everyone strap in! " Wolf cried out but Dave didn't seem to catch wind of that as he was getting sucked up.

" Whoa! " He managed to get grabbed by Benson, but then he was getting dragged along.

" Hang onto Dave! " Wolf yelled out as she managed to grab Benson by his shoe using the stinger on her staff. But eventually she was getting sucked up and quickly enough Chris grabbed her by her leg and put his other arm around Kipo much to her surprise.

" Whoa! Watch where your touching! "

" Deal with it! Get Pierre to jump! " Chris replied back.

" What he said! " Wolf agreed.

" Alright! Alright! " Kipo said before tapping on Pierre's side making them jump into the air.

(Song now playing in the background: Who Let The Dogs Out? by Baha Men.)

The group screamed as they got back together getting out of the nose vacuum while the Mega Corgi spotted them as they went back down.

" Everybody hold on! " Wolf screamed out and with that they group was now jumping from one spot to another with the Mega Bichon right behind them.

" I'm so glad that you came back! " Kipo said. " Can we take a quick moment to appreciate that!? "

" Can that moment be any time but now!? " She asked as they bounced off the Corgi's nose.

" Kipo, save this later! " Chris yelled out as Pierre jumped once again avoiding the Bichon.

" And while were at it, I'm still waiting for that answer Chris! " Kipo yelled as they sprung much higher into the air

" Wait are you seriously brining that up during a time like this!? "

" Uh, what's she talking about!? " Benson yelled out in confusion.

" Can we all just focus on not dying right now!? " Chris yelled out and joined the screaming as they fell into the furry forest of hair. As they landed, Pierre decided to give himself a little snack and drink some of the mega dogs blood.

" Pierre! This no time for a coffee brake! " Dave scolded the flee as it then jumped off getting away from the fangs of the Mega Bichon's teeth who tried to get them off.

The chase continued on and as Pierre was in the air there appeared to be massive water droplets floating towards them? One of them hit Benson in the face The cause of it was the Mega Rottweiler right in front of them drinking out of an extremely large pond.

" This is why I'm not a dog person! " Benson complained out loud as the dog noticed they were heading it's way.

" We should be getting close right!? " Chris asked as they continued to jump.

Through the glasses Kipo spotted the second clover. " Yeah, that's our escape route! " She answered and gained a confidant as they kept going straight towards the Rottweiler.

" What are you doing!? " Wolf was pretty sure now that her friend had now finally lost her mind. She got her answer, they avoided the dogs mouth and jumped over it. In the process the other dogs tackled it to the ground while the group had landed back on the ground.

(Song now end)

But from the looks of it, Pierre really liked drinking the dogs blood and shook off the group before jumping away.

" Pierre! Wait! " Kipo called out but he ignored her.

" Nah, he'll be fine. " Chris said walking up to her as they watched the flea jump towards them. " If he got us through those dogs then he can make it back to Yumyan. Once he's done having his fill... "

"Oh, Bye Pierre! We'll come back for you! " Kipo yelled out and then got excited because she could see the outlines of the clover covering the tall large strands of grass. " Were here! Look for the entrance to my Burrow! "

They then began to look around. " It's most likely hidden, so start looking on the ground. " Kipo said following Chris's advice from earlier that morning as they gazed through the area.

" Kipo? " They both looked to the sound of a voice. Standing in the grass was a man with brown skin, brown eyes, close-cropped brown hair, and a circle beard. He wears a black and pink boilersuit (that most other Burrow People wear) with a green burrow insignia over the left side chest.

The said burrow girl gasped in shock taking off the glasses. " Dad? " She couldn't believe what she was seeing. With tears of joy she happily ran over to him and the two embraced one of another. After a long journey, the two were now finally reunited back together.

" It's you! "

" I followed your clues! They were hard to follow. "

" Well, I had to make sure no one else can follow. "

" Oh, well you did a good job with that. " She said and the two shared a laugh and wiped away there tears. " I have so much to tell you! "

" We better get underground first. " He advised and looked to the rest of the group. " That goes for everyone. If your with Kipo, you with me. "

" Come on guys. My dads taking us home. " Kipo said with Mandu squealing happily as they headed to the manhole where he used to enter from.

But unknown to them, a set of eyes was watching them from a pair of binoculars. " Magnificent work. " It was Scarlemagne on his flamingo with the lead humming bomber flying right next to him.

" Thank you. "

" I was talking to me. " The mandarin corrected and gained a smile eyeing the explosive nector grenades strapped to the birds chest. " Now, let's discuss the matter of what your carrying in those, fashionable bandoliers. " He then began to laugh because he had a whole entire army of flamingo riders.


Underground the group had just gotten off the ladder.

" I can't thank you all enough. " Her father began placing a hand on his daughters shoulder. " Kipo is everything to me, and you brought her back. "

" The pleasure is all ours Mr.. " Benson paused. " I'm not sure what to call you, Mr Kipo? "

" My students call me, Mr Oak. " He corrected. " But, until your in my class, you can call me Lio. "

" This is all so crazy! " Kipo was beyond excited. " Benson, Wolf, Dave, we can all be in Dad's class together. Instead of running for our lives every second, we'll all be students! " Passing notes to each other, cramming for exams- " Lio hugged her. " Dad! We already hugged! "

" It was only once. " He said before bringing out a wrench and tapped on a pipe. This made some large glowworms light up giving them. " Nothing quite like that beautiful of Oci- "

" If it's something science related, please don't say it. " Chris said in annoyance cutting him off before walking forward.

" Whoa..." He leaned over to whisper to his daughter. " Is he always like that? "

" Heard that. " Chris said with a smirk making Kipo chuckle.

" No, he's just more into Zoology. "

" Really? That's a surprise. Everyone, follow me. " Lio took the lead and walked forward and Chris noticed Wolf seemed to be trying to adjust to her new surroundings. " You all must be exhausted, have you kids been living alone up there? "

" Objection! " Dave spoke up. " I think I qualify as an adult, at least until I've molded again. "

" Me and Dave weren't alone. " Benson said happily giving his friend a fist bump. " We've been a team since forever! "

" Yeah, dad, there amazing! Benson and Dave know everything about everything on the surface! "

" Not exactly everything... " Chris muttered shaking his head at last part as she continued.

" Wolf, was totally solo before we met, but she's like a super hero. She's defiantly one of the two toughest people I've met. No way I would've made it home without her! "

" Your a survivor aren't you? " Lio questioned. " And the youngest warrior I think I've ever met. " Chris cleared his throat.

" And what the heck am I? Chopped liver? "

" Oh, yeah and then this Chris. He founded me when I washed out, and he's been helping me from the very beginning. He's awesome, and he killed a Mega Pigeon! "

" Really? " Lio looked at Chris with intrigue. " And your into Zoology? "

" Mostly, yeah. It makes more sense to me, then whatever the heck you taught her. No offense. "

" None taken. I only heard of a few that's able to take down Mega Mutes, you were obviously taught. Have you been living by yourself mostly? "

" No. I had my parents. But they're gone now. "

" Oh, I'm sorry to hear that..." Lio apologized for bringing up a sensitive topic but for some reason kept looking over at him.

" What? " Chris noticed Lio staring at him.

" Sorry, but you remind me a lot of someone I know... " Lio apologized before walking to a wall. " Um...Before we go in. No one, in our community has seen Mutes, or surface people before. So there maybe a period of adjustment. "

" With all do respect sir, we get it. But, quite frankly, we don't care. " The silver teen said bluntly

" Chris... " He got an elbow from Kipo but was unfazed.

" What? I'm just saying the obvious. Of course there going to be scarred. "

" Yeah, you defiantly remind of me someone... " Lio said but couldn't put his finger on it. But then he grabbed a walkie. " This is Rams horn I found Aries. Open the west access shaft. "

The radio replied. " Lio? Is that you? Rams Horn? Aries? Did you just give yourself and your kid a codename!? "

" Yes I did. "

" Didn't I warn you that the Council won't authorize any surface trips until the burrow is secure!? "

" Hey, look man, I had to go up. For Kipo, you have to understand. " He replied and then the wall shifted and slid in two ways revealing a small metal door. Lio opened the door and let the group through. " Welcome to site B. "

" Wait, a minute, this is the Burrow? An old subway station? " Chris asked in surprise since that's exactly what it was, there were just rows and rows of trains all over the place. Some were welded together, and others were welded onto supports and there were numerous amounts of large mushrooms growing all over the place.

" Yep, that's exactly right. " Lio confirmed as they went forward inside. " Our last burrow went fifty years without a breach. Site B was kept top secret, even from me. It was only opened just yesterday. "

" I always sunlight was over rated. " Dave commented in awe as they walked ignoring the looks they were getting. " Hello, Burrow Life. "

" It's just like the one I grew up in. A big comfy hole in the ground. " Kipo said happily. " What do you think Wolf? "

" There's..so many...people... " Wolf said.

" Yep...That's for sure. " Chris commented. " I honestly might be having second thoughts about this place. "

" Kipo! " They turned to two girls, who appeared to be twins, only difference was one had a mole and bun while the other had a pony tail.

" Look! Your here! "

" Asher! Dahlia! " Kipo ran over and gave them a hug and Chris turned over to see Wolf raising an eyebrow in confusion making him snicker seeing that she was jealous.

" What are you laughing at? " Wolf questioned.

" Nothing... "

" You're okay! Wait, are you okay, Kipo? You look okay. " Dahlia said patting her down.

" Your alive! As in not dead, alive! " The one called Asher said pointing out the obvious.

" Can you believe we had to move Burrows? We were in a dark tunnel for a week. It was cold, and there were smells. " Daliha said telling her what had been going on.

" You won't believe the things I've seen. " Kipo said.

" I want to hear all about them. " Asher and Dahlia noticed what Wolf was wearing. " Is that what you wear on the surface? It is so cool! It's like a snuggle blanky! "

" It is not a snuggle blanky. " The young survivor said holding her wolf skin against her. " Never call it that. "

" Dalhia look! " Her twin sister said pointing at Mandu. " It's a Mute! A real mute! It has four eyes and six legs. Whoa! Can I touch them? "

" Uh, she doesn't like it when... " Asher didn't listen and tried to pet the pig who ran behind Kipo's legs to hide. She then scratched Dave's chin for some reason.

" If you ever have any cheese related snacks, she'll be your best friend. " The bug said. " And so will I. "

" Asher, he talked! That man bug just talked! " Dahlia said in amazement.

" Hmm, doesn't take much to impress Mole people does it? " The bug questioned in surprise at how much attention he was getting.

" Whoa! Look, a surface human! " Chris and Benson were getting crowded by other people with questions.

" What's it like up there? "

" For one, step back and give me some breath for starters. Benson you al- " Chris said and turned around to see he was staring at someone he liked. " Never mind. " He then overheard Kipo talking about there adventures and how they kept almost dying.

As she continued her stories Chris walked over to her and delivered a hard flick to the head. " Ow! What was that for!? "

" How do you talk about near death experiences in a freaking casual manner!? " The silver teen questioned. " What's wrong with you? "

" Oh, sorry. This is Chris, he saved my life plenty of times and he killed a giant pigeon. "

" Whoa... "

" Double whoa... " Both twins stared at him as if they were entranced to him making him groan in annoyance.

" Do you seriously keep having to repeat that? " He asked in annoyance.

" Sorry. "

" You know, what, if we get a moment, you and I are having a serious talk. Also.. " He motioned his head over to Wolf who was standing next to Mandu looking all left out.

" Oh, guys, this is Wolf... " Kipo then walked her over to greet the two twins. " She's my best friend. I gave her a beret and she saved my life. " She sighed in content. " It's crazy on the surface. "

" Says you, that's the new normal. " Chris commented since he was practically used to it growing up there.

" Hands off my property! " They both turn to see Wolf shaking off the hand of some large man grabbing her staff and got all defensive. " This creeper, tried to take stalky from me! "

" Yeah...I'm gonna need you keep, whatever that is out of public spaces. We do have rules here. " He said and then Lio came up to him.

" Uh, Hoag, this is Wolf. She's one of the hero's who saved Kipo's life. And I'm sure, she doesn't mind, keeping the staby ended pointed object up. Where it can't hurt anyone. " She raised her weapon up and got a nod from him in approval.

" All you had to was ask. " She said before walking off.

" She's charming. " The one called Hoag said walking off and noticed Chris. " And can I be sure you won't cause trouble? "

" Only when trouble finds me. " The silver teen replied bluntly already not liking the guy as he walked away. Chris then leaned forward to Lio. " That guys an asshole. "

" I know-I know. But he means well. " He said trying to defuse the tensions and placed a hand on Kipo's shoulder.

" Dad, while I was out there. " She began and reached into her pocket and held it within her hands. " I found something of yours. " She showed it was the guitar pick she found when they went after the Mega Monkey much to Lio's relief.

" Heh, my lucky guitar pick! " He happily reclaimed it. " This was a gift from your mother! "

" Well, I'm gifting it back to you... " She said rubbing her arm sheepishly.

" Wait...Where did you get this? "

" It's a long story... " Kipo answered. " But actually, I want to talk to you, about something else. " Chris knew what she was talking about. It was regarding her half mute background. However fate seemed to have other plans as loud noises were heard coming from up above them.

" Wolf, you recognize that sound right? " Chris questioned narrowing his eyes in concern.

" Humming Bombers... It's their explosive nector. "

" But why would- " His eyes widened in realization. " Don't tell me they followed us here... " Chris said in fear as a saw massive, piece of the ceiling came falling down right towards them. Kipo screamed as it fell down towards them and closed her eyes. But for some reason, when she opened them, they weren't dead, not crushed but alive.

Instead, she opened her eyes only to see Chris, Lio, Wolf, Benson, Dave and Mandu all stared on in surprise.

" Whoa...What just happened? " She gasped upon seeing her right arm had grown much larger and muscular resembling that of a cat paw, pacifically a jaguar. In fact, this arm is what was used to save them as the group quickly got back on their feet. " Uh, what is this? "

" It's happening... " Lio said out loud in disbelief. " Sooner then I thought it would, but it's defiantly happening. "

Kipo pushed the piece of ceiling off of her. " Dad...Y-You knew about this? What am I? You have to tell me! "

" I will, I promise! As soon as we get everyone to safety. " Lio answered as a familiar screech was heard, from the large new opening was Scarlemagne's entire army of flamingo's.

Everyone ran in fear from the approaching flamingo riders who began swooping down and scooping people up in there talons with one passing right over them.

" Keep each other safe! " Lio instructed. " Hey! " He ran forward trying to get their attention waving his arms in the air. " Over here! " Two flamingo riders headed over towards them.

" Dad! " As she was about to give chase she was grabbed by Wolf.

" Kipo, no come on. " They made a run for it getting some cover behind a large piece of concrete to hide.

" Where's Benson and Dave!? " Wolf asked now noticing they weren't with them.

" Crap, we got separated. " Chris cursed looking over the slab and saw Dave in muscle form carrying him and Kipo's friends. " It looks like they'll be fine. But this is bad, were out numbered. "

" Guy's...we can't stay here.. " Kipo said and looked at her oversized arm. " I have a weapon, I have to use it. "

" You mean, go out there and fight? " Wolf asked in surprise.

" If it helps my people, yes. " She answered with determination in her voice.

" You don't have to ask me twice. "

" Same here. " Both Wolf and Chris gave her their answers. With those said the three of them including Mandu emerged from hiding. The pig squealed. Wolf spun around her staff while Kipo was slamming her fist against her large paw showing she was ready.

As for Chris he glanced at his bat, the flamingo's and Kipo. He sheathed his weapon before closing his eyes. Holding out both arms out, he grunted grabbing Kipo and Wolf's attention as both of his arms quickly soon got to the size of Kipo's right arm but only slightly difference was that instead of jaguar spots, he had black tiger stripes with some on his face.

" Whoa! How did you do that!? " Kipo was the one to speak up in surprise.

" Questions later, fight now. " Chris answered and saw three riders heading towards them. " Here they come! "

(Playing in Background while fighting, Saturdays Alright for Fighting Elton John)

As they came a single flamingo head came in and was grabbed by Chris who threw it over slamming it into the ground while the other two split up.

Using her new ability Kipo was trying to land a blow, but she was still getting used to using it. Another flamingo came up and she quickly avoided it and then just like she did a quick twirl and slammed her paw into the first flamingo rider she was fighting pummeling it away.

" Guy's did you see that!? " Kipo asked excitedly. " I scared him! It's working! "

" Lesson 68 of the Surface: Never talk during a fight! " Wolf informed her and ran to avoid an incoming flamingo.

" Are we really up to 68 or do you just pick random numbers!? " Kipo asked starting to get confused with the lessons she was giving her.

" Does it really matter!? " Chris asked as he was seen kicking a flamingo rider into a train and got on all fours jumping into the air slamming another with both fists. Using the momentum he used it to quickly spring to another one. With his strength he turned it upside down and grabbed it doing a piledriver causing the bird to slam into the ground making a cloud of dust.

Not to far off Wolf ran along side one of the trains with a flamingo rider on her tail. She jumped spinning her staff knocking two incoming heads and kicked the rider off using it to jump to the one chasing her and used the end of the scorpion stinger. Flamingo's then began to fly away in fear as she went on the attack.

Kipo was now seen smashing concrete with her fist and was doing her best to hold her ground. However more flamingo's were gaining up on her. This caused her to loose her footing on one of the unbalanced trains. Using her paw she tore off a piece of metal to use as a shield, but it was easily taken from her. As she was about to continue a fourth flamingo got in front of her.

She was now completely surrounded and as one of the heads lunged towards her it suddenly shrieked in pain. Mandu was biting on one of it's legs. The pig was easily shook off and sent flying getting caught by Wolf.

Now Kipo was angry she turned around and slammed her enlarged paw at two flamingo's knocking them back. She then slid down kicking one of the heads before delivering the two headed bird in front of her an uppercut sending it straight into the air. The others proceeded to fly away as she went over to them.

Unaware a rider snuck up behind her before it was knocked away by Chris.

" You okay? "

" Yeah, thanks.

(Song now ends)

As they were about to continue the sound of a piano playing was heard drawing there attention to the hole to see a flamingo that stood out. As they watched it descend, Kipo noticed her father, Lio was in one of the flamingo's grasp.

" Dad? " Quickly enough, Wolf shot by her covering her mouth and got behind some cover with Chris in tow. As the piano stopped playing Kipo got out.

" Kipo stop! " She ignored Chris as she was willing to go help her father. But quickly enough, Wolf beat him right to her preventing her from going any further.

" What are you doing!? "

" No, we cannot go out there... " Wolf said.

" Unfortunately she's right... " Chris said coming up from behind and pointed forward. " See that mandrill riding that customized flamingo? That's Scarlemagne. " After getting on top of a train to hide and listen they watched the said ape mute turn facing Kipo's father.

" Now isn't this a surprise... " Scarlemange began. " My old pal, Lio. How are you? I do so, miss your visits. "

" Hugo...Its been a long time... " Lio greeted back.

" Oh, I go by Scarlemagne now. " He corrected adjusting his tie. " Has a nice ring to it, don't you think? So never mention that name again, or I'll have you stuffed! "

" Your dad knows Scarlemagne?! " Wolf asked Kipo in surprise.

" I guess? " Kipo answered still finding this unexpected as she did.

" What do you want from us!? " Lio asked.

" Oh, I'd like for you all to join my army of course. " Scarlemagne answered. " But now that were 'happily reunited' I wonder, where's that bundle of joy of yours? You do have a daughter if I remember, she must be grown up by now. "

" You'll never find her! " Lio refused to sell out his child's whereabouts.

" Oh! Making it game, fine. More fun that way. " He snapped his fingers. " To the Palace! " With a laugh his flamingo and the others took off.

" No! " He struggled to get loose but it was useless. As for his daughter she leapt out of her spot.

" No Kipo! " Wolf cried out but she didn't listen and Chris was doing his best to try and keep up with her. But unfortunately he was to late, she jumped for Lio and got ensnared by a flamingo's talons. As she was trying to fight back, the rider literally tied her up in place.

" Kipo! " Both Chris and Wolf yelled out as all they could do was watch her get taken away. They just couldn't believe it, they're friend was taken from them just when they had finally gotten her back home, everything went down hill.

Wolf got on her knees shedding tears with Mandu trying to comfort her despite feeling the pain of loosing her owner. Benson and Dave quickly ran over to her.

Benson was the first to kneel down next to her. " Wolf? "

" DAMMIT! " They heard a loud bang it was Chris who punched into a train making a large dent. " Scarlemagne you bastard! " He then closed his eyes walking over to them making his arms return back to normal sized. " He ain't gonna get away with this! "

" No he's not... " Wolf agreed wiping her tears away, grabbed her staff standing up. " Were gonna find her, no matter what. " She said looking at Chris nodded feeling the same way.

Then there attention was drawn to the flamingo's above. There was something going on, and Kipo's voice was heard and much to their shock she was fighting them off and as if a miracle occurred she was now riding down on a flamingo stirring up the wind and flew down to them with a face full of determination before getting the flamingo under control.

" Were going after them. " She said and then one of the flamingo heads started struggling to shake her off. " Whoa! Come on! Don't be such...a meanie! " She got the head wrapped under her arm. " There you go, aren't you a little... " The other head tried biting her but Chris grabbed it by the neck and then the other.

He then looked into it's eyes giving off a feral growl. " You...will listen... " Much to their surprise, the flamingo's appeared to have submitted, but most likely only in fear. " There we go. " He pets the two heads. " See, we ain't so bad..."

" Nice one. " Kipo said to Chris. " A little extreme, but it worked. "

" Yeah...that...was unexpected..." Benson said nervously feeling scared a bit.

" That thing is our only way to Scarlemagne. " Wolf spoke up. " If it comes down to it, I'm willing to let it eat Dave. "

" What's that now? " The old Dave asked and groaned in pain turning back into his infant stage. Then for some reason, Mandu began to eat the bugs old skin.

" Ew, Mandu, you don't know where that Dave has been... " The young survivor.

" Alright guys listen up... " Chris spoke up. " Wolf is defiantly right, this flamingo will take us straight to Scarlemagne's palace. The reason why is because that's this birds nest, so of course it'll know the way. " He said before jumping on gripping the rope. " Get on. "

They did just that and Kipo quickly scooped up Mandu. As they got on board, toddler dave bursted out of his cocoon but Benson quickly caught him. " Gotcha! "

" Yes. Finally... " Kipo said getting behind Chris. " Everybody good? "

" Yeah... " They all replied.

" Ready to find Scarlemagne!? "

" Yeah! " They all cheered including Mandu. Then do to weird timing, toddler dave turned into his teenage stage splattering his juices all over them.

" Uh, what about them? " The bug pointed right over to Kipo's friends who were hiding behind a piece of concrete.

" Okay, were gonna need to address this first. " Chris said before groaning. " Good grief... "


To be continued

I just want to say, I don't regret adding Who let the dogs out. I grew up in early 2000's and that thing played in almost every single movie I watched. Also I yeah, I added in a little bit of 'extra material' for the finale as you can all clearly see and read.


Now replying back to reviewers

Gaherndon308

Hmm, believe it. And you're gonna be seeing more fighting later on as the story goes.

ROCuevas

Thank you.

Review Dude 357

Happy to hear it, and yeah, please do P.M me so that we can talk about what you have in mind and we figure something out.