Here's the next chapter. Yeah, I know, sorry for the long wait for me to update this story, and yes I'm aware that the third and final season is coming out next month, but quite frankly I'm in no rush. In fact, it'll give me more material to work with later on.
Also, I'd like to watch some the season to give me some more insperation.
But enough, talk let's continue on the story shall we?
Chapter 14
The Goat Cheese Prophecy
Fourteen years ago.
Right now we see, Leo making his way through the streets holding something wrapped up in a star blanket. Pausing at the entrance of a parking garage, he lifts up a cover. It was revealed to be Kipo, who just only an infant at the time.
" Hey there Kipo... " Leo said greeting his daughter. " You hungry? Of course you are, because you are a baby... " Unknown to him something else was lurking right behind him. " Uh, I will find us somewhere safe to eat... " The sound of clicking and light chirping noises. With his heart beating rapidly, Leo backs up slowly away from a massive red scorpion with three stingers. This was a Death Stalker. Before long he makes a run for it, with the scorpion right on his tail.
He jumped over a slab of concrete, which the scorpion easily crushed it with one of it's claws screeching away. " Rock a bye Kipo, there are giant scorpions chasing us... " Leo said fearfully trying to make her daughter sleep which proved futile. He skidded to a stop and darted to an alleyway. The scorpion did the same and cornered Leo who had hit a dead end.
Fear was filled in his body, and once he turned and the scorpion plunged one of it's large pinchers into the wall, nearly missing his head. He looked up and saw it was preparing to finish the job. But then, the infant Kipo emitted some sort of small roar, her right arm transforming into a large jaguar like paw and slashed at the death stalker's pincer hurting the insect causing the infant to cry. Seizing the oppertunity, Leo rushed into a narrow opening that helped him make his escape.
However as he emerged, he screeched to a halt, nearly tripping over. There was another Death Stalker right in front of him. It turned around and snarled at him raising up it's stingers.
As the Death Stalker was about to attack a loud battle cry was heard and before long, the head of the scorpion was crushed in a bloody mess. The cause of it, was a large slab of concrete attached to a metal sign, the pieces were scattered all over the place. The who did it, was Khan, who looked a bit younger then in Chris's memory's wearing large zip up black vest missing it's right sleeve.
He looked back to Leo who was clearly surprised to see his friend. " K-Khan? Is that you? "
" Long time see Leo. " He went over to greet him and lightly patted him on the back. Khan then looked to Kipo who was still crying. " Hmm? " Leaning forward he got a few whiffs of the infant making her stop crying upon seeing a new face. " I see you and Song completed your 'project.' What's her name? "
" Kipo... "
" Interesting. " He then looks around in confusion growing concerned. " Leo...Whe-Where is Song? "
Leo gazed down sadly at Kipo. " She... "
Khan sighed closing his eyes already knowing what the awnser was. " I am deeply sorry Leo. " Quickly enough he changed the subject and eyed the infants paw. " So, is the paw normal? "
" Well, actually, it appeared right after she was born. Sometimes it'd return back to normal, and other times Song was the only thing that'd help her out. " The infant grips one of his fingers. " Aw...ow... " She practically starts to crush it. " Ow! Put it away-Put it away! " He begged with the baby letting go and then yawned drifting back to sleep.
Khan chuckled lightly. " When did it change? " Khan questioned.
" Right when that scorpion had us cornered and she saved my life. "
Khan did his best to hold back his laughter. " So your saying, your own baby saved your life? That's hilarious. "
" Yeah... " Leo laughed lightly as Khan then walked forward heading into the forest. He motioned the father to follow him which he did.
" How long has it been since we last saw each other? " Khan inquired.
" Nearly a whole year. A lot has happened. " Leo awnsered.
" I can see that. Your a father, I didn't really expect that, yet you have proof. "
" Uh...thanks? " Leo replied nervously and was some what glad to have Khans gruff personality around again. He then remembered something. " Speaking of which, how's Aura? "
" She is doing fine and making sure the little one is okay. " Leo blinked twice and smiled in excitement.
" Wait, Khan, your saying you and Aura had a child? "
" Why are you surprised? " Khan raised an eyebrow.
" When? " Leo was throwing more questions which Khan was anwsering no problem.
" Six months ago. "
" A boy or a girl? "
" Boy. "
" What's his name? "
" Chris...Aura insisted on it... "
" That's a nice name. "
" Thank you. So how have you been out here for? "
" Not very long ago... "
" Do you have a plan on where you need to go next? " Khan questioned.
" No...I don't...Even if I did find another burrow, things would only get more complicated... " Khan saw that his friend was concerned gazing down at his new baby girl. " How would I be able to hide her paw? "
They then stopped in front of some sort of old fortune teller looking sign. Khan spoke up. " Leo, I know a few who can help you out. "
" You do? "
" Yes. But, keep in mind. This will be sudden, but it's necessary. " Once Khan said that the ground started shaking and the sounds of loud footsteps were heard.
" What was that? "
" Calm yourself. " Khan advised as two large mega boars appeared running by and gobbled them up.
Present Day
" I can't believe Scarlemagne smoked Rat Land... " Benson said as the group emerged out of the alleyway which lead to the amusement park. It was now destroyed and engulfed in flames.
" Now we know why he wasn't at his Palace. " Chris muttered gazing at the flames
" Ah man, now I'll never to ride the Hard Squalling, Spine Crackling Knee Dislocating Tea Cups... " Dave said sadly.
" Yeah, right. You were never going to ride that. " Benson commented.
The bug scoffed lightly. " Yeah I was. "
" I'm sorry Dave. " Kipo apologized. " If I could've turned into the Mega Jaguar, then I could've saved Rat Land. "
" Yeah, well now I'm missing out because of you. And not because I'm scared. " The bug said clearly lying because he was shaking.
" Kipo there was nothing you could've done. " Wolf said.
" Wolf is right, Scarlemagne's pulled to many strings, but this...Even this is to much. " Chris said and then noticed Benson shaking the can of instant cheese. " Benson what are you doing? "
He looked on the verge of tears. " Just let me do this... " He sprayed the ground. " This is for you Rat Land. *sniffling* Oh, this is just to much. " Once that happened, they heard the sound of an engine and before long the van for Ratland rolled up. Covered in light scorch marks and a few flames.
The window opened releasing a lot of smoke with Amy poking her head out. " Bonjour! And welcome to Van Land! " On que Brad popped out of the hood.
" It's a work in progress. But we have one ride! I-It's this... " He said patting the vehicle.
" Yeah, but just to be clear, weren't destroyed right? " Dave questioned but wouldn't received an anwser.
As for Kipo she was happy to see them alive. " Brad, Amy! I'm so glad you got away! "
" What happened? " Chris questioned.
" Scarlemagne happened. " Brad replied bitterly. " Apparently, he doesn't like Mutes mixing with Humans. "
" Rat Land was just a... " Amy sobbed. " Beautiful dream of ours. *gulp* All species welcome. "
" But it's okay! " Brad spoke up trying to stay positive. " Our work, our home and our car are all the same thing! " He patted the vehicle again. " I-It's this... Its still this isn't it? " He gave a nervous smile.
" Can we take you anywhere? " Amy asked.
" Actually yes. " Kipo replied. " Were trying to get to the Chever Sisterhood. " She pointed to her oversized paw. " They need to help me control...this. "
" Oh, I'm so glad you said something. " Brad said. " I noticed but I didn't want to be rude. "
Amy tapped her front teeth trying to think. " Chever Sisterhood...Oh! You mean the blind goats? We've only heard of them. They're very mysterious. We can't take you to them. But, we can get you close. "
" We'll take that. " Chris nodded his head and everyone got in. Amy cleared her throat making Bensons stop.
" Entrance fee? " Brad held his mouth open.
" Oh, right. " Benson brought out the can of instant cheese and shook it up spraying some into Brad's mouth. Amy opened hers and Benson aimed a small amount in there.
" Oh it's offical! " Dave yelled out sticking his head out of the van that was speeding through a forest. " My favorite ride Van Land ride is Van the Ride! " Without much time to react the vehicle stopped sending him flying out and crashed into a sign with an eyeball.
The vent lowered letting Brad stick his head through. " Here we are. Eyeball Woods. "
" So how do we find the sisters? " Chris questioned.
" Oh, you don't find them. They find you... "
" That's it? "
" Yeah, pretty much. " They all exited out of the van. As the door closed Amy stuck her head out the window. " If they find you...You mind bringing us some of their famous cheese? "
Brad popped from underneath her chin. " I'll take arty. " They then drove off leaving the group.
" So what do we do now? " Benson asked out loud. " Sit here and wait? "
" Yep. " Evan sat up against a concrete pillar.
" Gah! No! That's so boring! " Benson groaned.
" I'm sure the Chever Sisters will find us in no time. " Kipo said trying to put everyone at ease. But then out of nowhere came a blue mega hog that sent her and Wolf into the air and gobbled them up. While the rest of the group was trying to react to what was happening another mega hog with a purplish color rushing by gobbling up the rest of them.
As the two boars got together, Mandu grabbed Wolf's staff with her mouth and started whacking one of the bigger pigs trying to make them spit out her friends. Instead, she got a snort in response and all she could do was follow her bigger sub species to see where they were taking her friends.
Inside of Scarlemagne's Palace, the mandrill was currently doing a bit of art work. By painting a portrait of himself, with one of his nobles, holding out a the paint.
" Tell me Lemieux. Which one of us is more handsome? " He questioned motioning to the do painting.
" I uh...You sir? "
" So you find my painting subpar? "
She quickly shook her head. " No, no! It's exquisite. It makes you look...dignified? " She didn't know how to respond and it seemed to push the ape's buttons.
" You don't find me dignified in real life?
" I-I-Uh-I... " She was a nervous wreck because he was glaring at her before he did the unexpected.
He laughed and gripped the portrait. " It's terrible! " He then let his ape nature take hold and ripped it to shreds with a few laughs mixed into it. After letting out some steam, he smiled.
The reason being, because Leo was now dressed up as one of his nobles with one of the orangutans pushing him forward. " Ah, look at you Leo. You could actually be mistaken for an actual noble. All that's missing is... " He proceeded to put on a powdered wig, only for Leo to move his arms away.
" I prefer an outfit from this century. " Leo said.
Scarlemagne hummed at that. " Rude. Come along. " He put an arm over his shoulder and led him to the outside of his palace. All around were different materials for construction. and all of the workers of course, were human.
" What you see out there is the future foundations of my new city. Aurum. " He explained what was going on. " Your people have the privilege of building it for me. " As they continued walking a human worker stumbled down, carrying a metal beam over his shoulder. He was defiantly exhausted and out of breath. Scarlemagne brought out his perfume bottle and sprayed a cloud into the mans face, putting him under his trance. " That's the spirit! Back on your feet! Don't stop lifting until the very last beam is in place! " He turned to face Leo walking up to him.
" But you see, I'm running low on pheromones. There's only so much, one mandrill can sweat. " He put a hand over the humans shoulder. " And that my dear Leo, is why I'm so glad were reunited. "
Currently right now, we see the two boars walk up a hill and there was light, clearly from a fire. Kipo's large paw could be seen sticking out of the blue boars lip and Mandu was still trying to make them spit out her friends.
" Let...Me...Outta here! " Kipo's muffled voice was heard and she got her wish, they were all dropped to the ground coated in large amounts of spit.
Dave groaned as he landed on Benson while Chris quickly got up, shaking off the spit from his arms and wiped off his eyes. Nearby Mandu was relieved to see her owner was okay, and Wolf grabbed her staff ready to fight. But instead, Kipo stopped her.
"Feta, Gouda, Chevre, Fromage" They heard what sounded to be like chanting. "Feta, Gouda, Chevre, Fromage" The group turned to the source. "Feta, Gouda, Chevre, Fromage. Feta, Gouda, Chevre, Fromage. "
Gathered around a pot that was over a fire were three goats, who were all indeed blind. There was a tall one wearing an open light blue shirt with a darker undershirt, and has earrings made of a blue cube. Her name was Ida. Another was dressed in a long blue shirt, she went by Florabel. The last one was Bev the shortest of the trio wearing a shorter dark blue cardigan over a pink undershirt..
Pretty soon, after a bit more chanting, the three stopped and turned at their direction. The goat wearing the long blue shirt, approached Kipo kneeling down, and touched her face with her hooves that were covered in a yellow substance. She gasped in excitement. " The cheese tells me we have visitors! " She started liking her hooves.
" The cheese told all of us that Florabel. " Ida said in a matter of fact tone. " It doesn't have just a special relationship with you. " She began to lick the cheese off her hoove.
" We all heard it. " Bev said walking up to the group. " The cheese has been pretty loud today. And it's screaming, they brought friends! " She rubbed the cheese onto Benson and Dave's face amazing the bug, while Chris was confused by this
' Since when does cheese ever do that? ' He asked himself and smacked her hoove away. " No thank you. I don't know nor do I want to know where that hoove has been. "
" Oh, he's rough one. " Bev commented in an amussing tone and went over to touch Wolf only to be stopped by the end of her staff.
" No way. " She pushed her away. " Rule number #93 Of the Surface. Don't trust anyone who talks to cheese. "
" But I do trust my dad. " Kipo said wiping the cheese off her face. " He sent me and Chris here for a reason. "
" But was it a good one? " Benson asked as he felt a bit grossed out as the red mega boar snorted and licked the cheese off his face.
" They weren't attacking us...They brought us to you... " Chris said now realizing why they did it.
" Forgive us for Bornak and Webber. " Florabel said petting the blue boar. " But travel by pigmouth, is the only way to keep our location. Shh...A secret. "
" There are literally hundreds of other ways. " Benson said in flat tone not bothered that the red boar was still licking his face.
Mandu seemed to agree with that and was mad. " It's okay, Mandu. " Kipo put her pet at ease. " These nice goats are going to train us now. "
" Train you? " Ida repeated what she said.
" Train for what? " Florabel questioned.
" There's a train!? " Bev didn't seem to know what they meant.
" Oh...I thought you knew., or that the...cheese would know? Doesn't matter W- "
Before she could start Chris sighed stopping her. " Kipo... " Chris said putting a hand on her shoulder and leaned into her ear. " May I do the talking here? " She nodded. " Thank you. " He turned to the goats. " Anyways, we came here, because we need your help. So, can you spare us some of your time? "
Back at the palace, Sclarlemagne brought Leo back to the same cell where he was being held in, and it was repaired.
He continued their conversation from earlier walking inside. " I'd like you to reproduce my pheromones. You are a chemist after all. I even got you a few chemisty sets from an old toy store. Another, brilliant idea of mine. "
Leo walked over to his supposed work station. " If you think I'd help you do that to my own people...You're insane. "
Scarlemagne broke down in laughter. " Right again Leo! I'm unhinged! " He proceede to climb up a shelf causing some glass to fall and break while he got onto the ceiling making Leo back up before dropping back down. He then regained his composure, giving the human a frown. " But, I wonder who made me that way... "
" It doesn't have to be this way... " Leo tried to persuade him. " There's an amazing world out there, and if we took a different path. We could work together to- "
" Pass. " Scarlemagne sprayed his pheromone bottle at Leo's face putting him under his control.
" Now get to work. "
" I should get to work... " The controled Leo walked over to the table to get started.
" And shower me with praise as you do. " Scarlemagne chuckled as Leo did just that.
" You are the epitome of class, style and money. My daughter and her friend doesn't stand a chance against you, even with their powers. "
" Powers you say? " Scarlemagne instantly perked up upon hearing what he just said sounding very interested in what he could learn.
" And that's why were here. " Chris finished telling the sisters what was going on. And he was glad he did, because Kipo tended to get a bit to fast at times. Heck, even the group themselves were glad he did the talking. While it was going on, Dave served them water.
" Oh young man, that sounds like a lot of responsibility. " Florabel said in a worried tone. " Are you both ready? "
" To learn how to do all that? " Kipo got excited standing up. " Yes! We are ready for your infinite wisdom. " She sat down on the table facing the goats with Chris coming up to them.
" The whole transformation is supposed to be a dangerous process. You can help them with that right? " Benson asked the sisters.
" Oh, of course. " Ida replied. " But first. "
" The cheese! " Bev cheered standing up dropping her glass making it shatter.
" We make cheese! " Florabel said making Dave instantly happy.
" Were gonna make cheese!? "
Bev touched his cheeks. " Were gonna make cheese! " They both cheered sounding happy about the whole idea confusing the rest of the group.
" What? " Was Kipo's response and Wolf got up.
" Hey! Didn't you hear Chris? People are counting on him and Kipo. They need help now! We don't have time for cheese! "
" We might have time for cheese. " Benson chimed in getting a glare from Wolf and shutted up.
" Don't be to quick to judge yet. " Chris said. " Let's just see what happens. Leo sent us here, because he trusts them. "
" Wolf he's right... " Kipo backed him up. " Even if it's a little bit weird... "
" No Kipo! It's very weird! " Wolf argued.
" But if we have to make cheese, to start training. I'll do it. " Chris nodded in agreement.
" I feel the same way. "
" And if I have to eat that cheese, I'll do it!...I'll do it... " He whispered the last part.
" Alright, guys lets do this. " Both Chris and Kipo were guided by Ida and Bev to a cave illuminated by glowing mushrooms. As the group was going to follow, Florabel stopped them.
" Uh-uh-uh. "
" This is a journey they must go on with only each other. " Ida said.
" And with us! " Bev said happily. It was obvious she was always like this
" What? " Wolf wasn't liking where this was going. " Why!? "
" Sacred wisdom~ " Ida replied going to the cave following her sisters and the two hybrids.
" I totally buy that. " Dave said.
" Well I don't. " Wolf retorted back and tried following them, only to get blocked by Bornack and Webber. The two mega boars were blocking the path with their tusks.
" Hey! Don't worry Wolf! " Kipo said to her friend. " Remember, Sacred Wisdom~ " She repeated what Ida said and headed back inside while the two boars put themselves together blocking any of them from entering.
They'd now just entered in what was defiantly the kitchen. There were different materials and ingredients all over the place. How the sisters were able to cook cheese even though they were blind was certainly a mystery itself.
But for Chris, he was entirely confused on why they were making cheese. He figured that it'd be more mystical or something and Kipo probably felt the same way. So for the meantime they decided to just role with it.
" Wow! It's cheese making heaven in here! " Kipo commented looking around and then Bev gave her a two shakers.
" Huh? " Kipo was confused. " What are these for? " Florabel walked up to them and guided to them to a large pot.
" You just put the herbs in. " She anwsered as Ida poured in the main material milk into a large cooking pot over a stone oven with a fire inside the stone that warmed it up. " You must distribute the herbs evenly while the distribute them while the curb cooks. " She instructed. " Just a pinch at a time. Like this, herbs in. Herbs out. " She moved Kipo's arms to show her how to do it. " Herbs in. Herbs out. "
" Oh, that's it? That's all I have to do? Herbs in, herbs out? "
" What about me then? " Chris questioned.
" You can stir it with this. " Bev gave him a long large wooden spoon. " Just do that. We'll do the rest, it's easy. " They all began to speak at once, almost to fast to even let them hear or reply what they were saying causing the two teens to spin around.
" Uh...Did you hear a word they even said? " Kipo asked Chris who shook his head 'no'.
" Oh, you just keep adding in the herbs dear. " Florabel said as she did just that while Chris began stirring and avoiding items falling down from above.
" Does it look like we can what you're doing? " Ida asked filling up a bucket of water for some reason. " Say it out loud! "
" Herbs in. Herbs out. " Kipo did as she was instructed and while doing so, from above a bowl fell on top on her head causing the burrow girl to drop one of the containers in the cooking cheese. She tried reaching in for it, which proved to be stupid. " Youch! "
" What's wrong? " Ida came up splashing a bit of water on her. " Did you forget to put the herbs in? "
" Nope. " She shook it off. " I'm on it! "
" And are you still stirring? "
" Yes mam. " The silver teen replied and used his spoon to give Kipo the back the container which she was grateful for.
" Herbs in. Herbs out. " She said the words making Ida go away. " Herbs in...*gasp* " She noticed fur was growing on her other arm.
" Bev would you toss me those onions and ghost peppers? " Florabel asked.
Out of nowhere, a small line of peppers was thrown hitting Kipo in her face followed by a piece's of onions getting to Chris. The juices got in their eyes. Both of them screamed from the sheer pain they were feeling not knowing they'd turned feline
" Oh Don't forget those herbs... " Bev sand out taking the peppers off of Kipo. " And keep stirring. " Quickly, enough, Chris got a wet rag and wiped Kipo's eyes. She mouthed 'thank you' as he wiped his.
" Herbs in. Herb's out. Herbs in. "
" Girls, the milk isn't hot enough. " Ida spoke up.
" What are you talking about? " Chris was confused. " It looks fine to m- " They didn't listen and they knelt down and blew into the flames causing them to rupture up to their faces, as they shielded themselves, their arms enlarged into paws. In the process, they slipped on the spilt water from the dropped bucket from earlier, as this happened, tails suddenly popped out of them before Chris regained his balance and caught Kipo.
" Thanks again...And what just happened? " She asked quickly.
" I think we just sprouted a tails... " He anwsered nervously as she felt it with Bev popping in between the two startling them both.
" Oh, the milk is curdling. " She went off and the two continuing doing what they're tasks. Unknown to them both, Bev grabbed a platter with a few knives on them. " Time to cut the curd~ " Bev literally heaved them right towards the two hybrids.
As the knives came darting towards, them, Chris's instinct's kicked in, and his ears became feline, and he swiftly grabbed Kipo ducking down. Chris's eyes widened seeing she now had ears and felt the side of his head because she was giving him the same look.
" I don't hear you putting herbs in. " Bev said.
" Herbs in. Herbs out. Herbs in. Herbs out. "
" And are you still stirring? " Ida questioned Chris who was doing just that. He looked over his shoulder and saw the goats were slowly approaching them.
Outside, Wolf has been relentlessly trying to get passed the boars. Despite their sheer size, these pigs were a lot smarter then they looked.
" Okay, you asked for it! " Wolf jumped into the air spinning around using the stinger hitting Bornack's snout, and got onto Webber's head. As she landed in front of them, the poison took affect. Only problem was that they both slumped down.
" Oh come on! " She was getting frusterated.
" Wolfy, you are messing with forces you do not understand. " Said Dave who was sitting on a chair with Benson and Mandu nearby. " You do not want to make that cheese mad. "
" Don't be ridiculous Dave. Now help me move this pig. " She started to try and move them.
" I'm sure, it's fine Wolf. Chris is with Kipo, so she'll be okay. And they'll let us know if they need help.
" Come on! Come on! " Wolf's efforts were doing nothing, All the sudden a loud roar was heard, belonging to a Jaguar, causing the ground to shake, splatter water in Dave's face. Not to long after another roar echoed doing the same thing, only this one belonged to a Tiger, causing Mandu to fall off her seat.
" T-They letted us know! " Benson cried out completetly taken by surprise not expecting that one bit. Mandu then ran over to the two mega's and squeezed herself in. Using her strength the pig pried open an entrance using herself to make an opening.
" Good job Mandu. " Benson said allowing him, Dave and Wolf to rush inside. Afterwards, Mandu was squashed in between the two larger pigs and snorted with an annoyed face almost like she was saying. 'No problem...' She then eyed the boars elephant sized tusks, and felt she didn't have any before gaining a smile.
" Get the hell away from us! " Chris's voice was heard as they were entering.
" There's no need to be hostile towards us... " Ida said
" Then what the heck are you trying to do!? Kill us!? " Wolf gasped upon seeing Chris and Kipo having more feline. " Guys? "
" What did you do to our friends!? "
" Is something wrong? " Florabel asked the two teens. As Chris was gonna respond, Kipo beat him to the punch.
" Yes! "
Minutes later, they were all back outside and Wbber was licking the sting on Bornack's snout.
Kipo groaned in frustration. " I still don't get why or how this all happened! And If I can't figure that out, how are supposed to become Megas who counting on us!? "
" Yeah, Kipo's right. I've only been able to turn my arms into paws, I get my eyes, but I never got ears, or a tail before. " Chris added in his thoughts. " We came here for help, and so far, we haven't gotten any, at all! "
" And instead I'm half jaguar, he's half tiger and we smell like cheese! " Kipo topped it off.
" Good. " Florabel smiled.
" That's what we were going for. " Ida said.
" Including the smell! " Bev added.
Both hybrids exchanged a look. " What!? "
" Sorry to put you through all that. " Florabel apologized. " But we needed you both to see that the Jaguar and Tiger is always there to protect you. "
" That's why I threw knives at you! " Bev said cheerfully giving Dave a high five for some reason.
" Okay that's it! Enough games already! " Chris was beyond fed up. " It's time you three gave us some anwsers! "
" Easy, there tiger. Were getting to that. " Ida said.
" Indeed, you're ready to hear the tale. " Florabel began. " Kipo, your poor father Leo was on the run looking for shelter. He'd just lost your mother and he had to abandon the burrow where you were born. Chris's father, Khan found you both and guided him into our forest. He and his wife Aura, were living with us at the time. "
14 years ago.
Right now we see Khan and Leo getting spit out by the two mega boars.
Leo quickly looked down to make sure his daughter was safe, and much to his relief she was. He then looked over to the Chevere Sisters.
" Oh, boy, the cheese tells us they just spat out a baby. " Ida said making Bev squeal excitedly dropping her glass.
" Leo!? " They all turned to see Aura emerging out of the cave clearly surprised to see her friend and immediately rushed up to him lightly giving him a one armed hug. " Leo...My friend...Hmm? " She now noticed what he was carrying. " Oh my goodness, look at that little paw... " Kipo defiantly seemed to like this new stranger she was seeing.
" Khan who is that you brought with you? " Florabel asked.
" Don't worry, he's a friend. Leo, these are the Chevere Sisters. Ida, Florabel and Bev. They can help you. "
" Are you really sure about this? " Leo asked whispering to to his friend.
" Trust me. " Khan said flatly making the new father look at Aura who nodded her head 'yes'.
(Florabel. He brought him to us for guidance. So we had him make cheese.)(Benson. Is that your solution to everything?)(Dave. It's a good solution)
Inside the kitchen, Leo stirred the cheese holding his daughter close to him, the sisters were helping him out, including Aura while Khan was chopping up some ingredients. She watched him in curiosity, and rested up against his chest. All the sudden, her paw had reverted back to normal. " It went away! "
" Yes, because she feels safe. " Florabel explained. " You can stay here for a few days. But I'm afraid the surface, is no place for your little Kipo.
Ida walked forward letting the baby grab her hoof. " If she stays up here, the jaguar will be the dominant side. If you want her human side to remain in control, you need to foster that in a burrow. "
" And make sure to water her everyday! " Bev added.
" We can't go back to our burrow. " Leo regretfully said.
" There are other Burrows. I heard about it, from the cheese. " Ida replied.
" What about when it's time for her to become a jaguar? "
" You just bring her right on back. " Florabel said.
" And you should to go with him Khan. " Ida advised. " Your putting you son. You've been able to control the tiger within you, but the same can't be said for him. "
" No. " Khan replied firmly. " We've already made our choice. "
" Khan, you need to foster his human side. It's for the best. " Ida was urging him to listen.
" And we are doing what's best for our son. We will not hide underground like everyone else. " Khan stormed out of the kitchen.
Aura rubbed her temples seeing her husbands stubborn attitude flare up like that. She walked up to Leo. " You should probably, tuck your little girl in for the night. "
She led him to another room that was inside the cave.
" Come on... "
" I really appreciate this Aura... "
" No worries, I'm more then happy to help. " Upon entering the room, they heard very loud snoring. As for where it was coming from, it was none other then Chris as an infant, fast asleep in wooden crib without a care in the world.
Leo couldn't help but laugh at this. " Is he snoring? "
" Yep. Got that one from me. " Aura confirmed. " When he sleeps, he sleeps hard. But I know most of the little guys gene's belong to his papa. Heheh. " She lightly reached over and rubbed the infants cheek. " Anyways hold on a second... " She grabbed a large basket and filled it up with a few blankets. " This should do you some good. "
As Leo was going to, he stopped. " Uh...By any chance you got any spare clothes? "
Aura raised an eyebrow in confusion before it hit her. " Oooh. Yeah, hold on... " She did a little digging and brought some out. " Here you go. "
" Did you knit this? "
" Pff, I had do something to keep me occupied while I was pregnant with Chris. " Aura anwsered in annoyance as he slipped his child in the new batch of clothes. " I swear, I love him and all, but even his over protective side gets so annoying. "
" I bet... " He set little Kipo down in the basket and watched her drift to sleep and gained a sad look. " And I bet Song would've asked you all sorts of questions right now... "
" She would've... " Aura felt the same way and eyed the sleeping hybrid. " Kipo's a beautiful child Leo...You both did good...I know it's a lot to take in. But you gotta remember, your little one, needs you more then ever now. "
" I know...I know...I just wish she was here with me though... " Aura went over and hugged him.
" It'll be alright... " She stopped the embrace and sat down on a chair. " You go on. I'll watch them. "
" Thank you... " Leo was glad to still have those he considered family and left his child to sleep.
While Aura was about to read a book, he heard little Chris stirring in his sleep, and chuckled as she watched him roll around.
Outside, Khan was gazing at the night sky, admiring the many stars that brought light to the darkness.
" It's a nice night... " Leo commented walking up to him.
" Yeah...It is... " Khan agreed and for a moment it got a silent until Leo broke it.
" Khan I know what your awnser is going to be...But you really sure that you and Aura don't want to come with me? " He asked. " The surface is dangerous... "
" Everywhere is dangerous... " Khan replied flatly looking at him. " Even underground, no where is safe... I-No. We, already made our choice, Leo. " Khan anwsered firmly. " How we raise our son will count in what will happen later on as he gets older. "
" And I can agree with that. But I'm just worried about all of you. Song would feel the same. "
" I know...I appreciate the concern, but I expect you to respect my decision. I refuse to raise my son underground...We were never given the opportunity to love on The surface, like our ancestors before us...The surface itself, belongs to all of us...It is our home. Where we truly belong. "
" Not everyone thinks the same way... " Leo said.
" All the more reason to prove them wrong... " He turns to his friend. " Leo, no matter what happens, there will be hope. It won't be easy, but I have faith. And I know, that when the day comes, for when your daughter starts her journey, my son will help her... " Khan said reassuring him. " I just know he will... "
Leo smiled upon hearing that. " If he's anything like you, then that put's me at ease a little bit... " He returned his gaze back up the sky. " So do you know what Chris's zodiac sign is? "
" Scorpio. He was born in October. And just by looking at Kipo, her birth sign is Aries, Right? " Leo gave him a look of surprise. " What? I can be smart to you know...Your lessons paid off... "
Leo returned his gaze to the sky. " I didn't think expect that... "
" I know, and it was worth it. " Khan chuckled with a smile.
Back at the present, they'd just finished telling the story.
" Kipo! Your arm! " Benson spoke up snapping them out of their thoughts. She raised up one of her arms and saw that was returning to normal making Wolf gasp happily. " It's going away! "
At first she was happy, but Kipo noticed some fur was still there including her large paw. " But why won't it go all the way? "
Ida walked up to her. " Breath deep. " She then took hold of Kipo's arms. " Now think about being safe with your father. Herbs out. " Kipo closed her eyes and remembered life back at her old burrow as a kid with Leo. Smiling at the memories.
" Herbs out. " She made a motion and all of the Jaguar disappeared returning to normal. She gasped seeing the results standing up. " It worked! But how did That? "
" Oh, the gesture ground and focus you. " Florabel explained.
" Chris, now its your turn. But this method is different, you need to try and remember what makes you happy. "
" Alright... " Chris did as he was told, and closed his eyes. The memories started flooding in, some included the good times with his parents as for the rest, it showed him and Kipo having fun at Rat Land for her birthday. " Herbs out. " Just like Kipo, his tiger features went away.
" Very good. Now both of you, try again. When you both do herbs in, think about needing the Jaguar and Tiger. " She intructed. " Then when you do Herbs out, remember what helps you succeed. "
Both hybrids closed their eyes, recalling what happened in the kitchen. " Herbs in. " Both of them made thier inner Mute appear before what they needed to do next. " Herbs out. " They vanished quickly just as they appeared.
Wolf was thrilled to see this. " Kipo, Chirs, you did it! "
" We did it! " Kipo hugged up on Chris. " We controlled it! "
" Haha! Paw masters! " Benson cried out as Mandu jumped on them both on the chairs making them laugh.
" Th-Those are two human hands! " Dave was amazed by what happened with them. " I knew these goats were for real. "
" Does anyone need a paw? Because I got one. Herbs in! " She did the motion making the arm Dave was holding turn into a large paw.
" How about two? Herbs in! " Chris did the same motion making his paw appear and did a high five with her.
" No? No one needs them? That's okay. "
" Herbs out! " They returned to normal.
Wolf looked over to the goats. " I have to admit. Even I'm impressed. "
" Same here... " Chris felt the same way but then something popped up. . But, I don't understand though... " He looked to the sisters. " Why didn't my parents go with Leo to live in a Burrow with Leo? "
" Khan wanted to try a different path. " Florabel said.
" What do you mean? "
Ida explained. " As we told them both, if you and Kipo were stay on the Surface, the tiger and jaguar would've become the dominate side. While Leo choose to foster Kipo's human side. Khan wanted you to be in balance with both. So neither human or beast were in opposing one another. "
" And, it would appear that Khan made an excellent choice. " Bev said happily.
" Instead of letting the Tiger become the dominant side, you've become unified with it instead. " Florabel informed. " Both have experienced, love, pain and hope. But...Were sorry for what happened to them... " She said sadly. " The cheese told us what happened... "
" One thing was for sure...They both loved you with all their hearts. " Ida said making Evan sigh and smile at their kind words.
" So does this mean were ready to become Megas and save my people? "
" Let's consult the cheese, shall we? " Ida suggested making the group exchange looks with one another.
At Scarlemagne's palace while under the mandrils mind control, Leo spat out every single detail about his daughter being part Mega. Including the experiments done to Khan and what his son was capable of.
" So the girl with the purple jaguar paw who got past my guards and is immune to my pheromones, is actually your daughter... " He looked over to Leo who was still continuing his work and the mind control. " And the boy with the tiger paws I've heard so much about, is none other then the son of Khan and Aura? Fascinating. Of course this mean's I'll have to eliminate them both. "
He paused gaining another thought while Leo was slowly breaking out of the control. " All though, if they could control their inner beasties. And make them sympathetic to my cause, why I'd be un stoppable! Imagine if those science experiments were my pets? Oh! And they could even make more to do my bidding! "
These words snapped Leo out of it, dropping the vial he was holding and backed up into the fenced entrance. " Good luck! You don't know Kipo, and if Chris is anything like his father, you'll be sorry. " Scarlemagne gripped Leo's arm.
" Oh, oh,... " He made him drop his perfume bottle. " Careful now. Don't want to spill a drop. " He put it on a shelf. " Thank you Leo. Now I have my army and an endless supply of pheromones. All I'm missing, are those two kids. "
Scarelemagne giggled madly already having plans with the two hybrids while Leo gained a look of horror.
Back at the sister's home, both Bornack and Webber were still standing guard. A squeal was heard making them look down. It was Mandu holding two curved pieces of sticks to give them the impression she was just like them.
Webber almost looked touched by this and rubbed his tusk against he cheek. Mandu accidentally let them slip out, before quickly grabbing them and walked inside the cave.
inside the kitchen, the sister's began doing the same thing they were doing when the group arrived. Dave was looking in the pot, and pretty soon Mandu came in and joined him. All while they did the same chant from before.
" Feta, Gouda, Chevre, Fromage. Feta, Gouda, Chevre, Fromage. " While doing so, they were sticking their hooves into the cheese that was just made.
" Ugh...They put their nasty hooves in... " Dave grimanced.
" What a waste of cheese... " Benson commented.
" Feta, Gouda, Chevre, Fromage. Feta, Gouda, Chevre, Fromage. Feta, Gouda, Chevre, Fromage. " The sisters opened their eyes and their pupils pulled back, taking the group by surprise, because the sister's eyes were glowing blue.
" If you wish to save your people, you must indeed become the Mega Jaguar. " Ida began with Kipo.
" But the beast within you is strong. " Florabel warned. " To strong. If you become the mega, you will lose yourself to it. " For a minute they saw the cheese move making a person and was eaten by a jaguar's head giving off a roar making them gasp.
" What?B-But what about Herbs in. Herbs out? "
" It isn't enough. " Ida shook her head. " Once you become a Mega, you will lose sight of everything that makes you human. " The group gave Kipo a worred look while Chris put a hand on her shoulder to put her at ease.
" But, your path is not set in stone. " Florabel chimed in grasping their attention. " You can prevent this future, together. You must find something tangible, that ties you to who you are at your core. "
" A core. That's on the outside. An anchor. " Bev finally spoke up.
" An anchor will guide you out of the beast. " Florabel said. " And for you, young Chris. "
Ida continued. " Listen carefully, your true role will come as well. The tiger within you is strong, and wise. Just like your fathers, and you are one with it, However... "
" There is a wall in the way. " Bev spoke up again for a second time. " Blocking your path. "
Florabel spoke up again. " To get past this obstacle, and continue onward, you must go and confront your inner darkness... " The group turned to Chris who narrowed his eyes. He knew exactly just what they were talking about.
" Only then, once you complete this task, you and the tiger will turlly be free. You'll be able to reach your full potential, and keep the Jaguar in check. " Ida continued.
" The cheese has spoken. " Bev said as they all closed their eyes finishing the ritual.
" But who am I at my core? " Kipo questioned. " I used to be Kipo. Happy go luck girl from the Clover Burrow. But, I'm not even from the Clover Burrow. If I don't know where I'm from...How am I supposed to know who I am? "
" Then start at the beginning! " Bev advised. " Oh, that sounded smart. Did I say that? "
Kipo thought for a moment and then it hit her. " I was born in another burrow...My parents burrow. "
" And mine as well. " Chris chimed in.
" That's where we'll go. That's where I'll learn about myself, so I'll find the thing that reminds me of...me...Why did my they abandon it? "
" He didn't tell us kid. " Ida replied. " He most likely told Khan and Aura the reason, and they didn't tell us why they left. "
" Well do you know where it is? " Kipo asked with Florabel sticking her hoove's into the cheese.
" I'm afraid, the cheese can't make it out. " She sadly informed.
" Yeah, it's not really reliable for directions. " Ida commented.
Mandu snorted in anger and got picked up by her owner.
" That's okay. Because we can find it! " Kipo said confidently while Dave began to eat some of the cheese but then paused.
" Wait, where did you guys get the milk? " He asked nervously.
" Dave, they're goats. " Chris said bluntly. " Use your head. "
" Ewwwwww! " The bug rolled onto the floor spitting out what he could while everyone else was extremely grossed out.
" We don't enjoy the fact either... " Ida said in annoyance. " Just shut up about it...Oh, yeah one more thing. " She regained their attention. " Before you go, searching for the burrow where you were born Kipo. Chris has to complete his task first. "
" And what's that supposed to be? " Benson questioned.
" Simple... " Chris said reluctantly. " For me to finally go home. "
" Oh you, mean back at the place where you brought me in? " Kipo questioned.
" No..." Chris shook his head. " My real home...The same cabin, where I was raised. "
To be continued
Yep, it's finally time. The moment some of you have been waiting for a while now, you all know Kipo's backstory. But now it's time for you all to learn of Chris's origons and the story of the first human mute hybrid.
Also, how'd you all like this one?
Now replying back to reviewers
Guest. I know, just recently found out about it, not to long ago, I'm looking forward to it, and at the same time a bit sad though, because this cartoon is really good.
Guest. I do appologize for the wait.
Guest. It will happen, be patient.
razer14. Did
old666. Just did.
Guest Chapter 12. I'm glad I did.
Guest Chapter 12. Yes.
Silverstudent. Hmm, you know that's actually not a bad idea at all.
ROCuevas . Thank you as usual.
Guest chapter 12. I will when I can.
Earthpatriot117Chapter 1. Never had one. Chapter 2. Eh, we all can't be perfect.
Chapter 13. Well, I hope that season 3 will come and we won't have to wait as long for it.
rwby00p. didn't you read the start?
Marbled Gold.. Chapter 12. I try :). Chapter 13. Well good to hear.
Review dude 357. Oh he will give Kipo some lessons and eventually he'll talk to her.
Bobby Jenkins . What are you even talking about?
JakeCrusher. Chapter 5. Eh, there's the old saying, shit happens, and that's kind of the truth. . Chapter 9. Well, yeah, I'm actually surprised people finally figured it out. But I'm surprised you didn't notice the material from Primal.. Chapter 10. Nah.. Chapter 13. There's a good reason for that actually, you just got to keep reading.
King of 2211.. Wow, dang I'm really happy to see that you enjoy my story, seriously thanks a bunch for reading it
Linkester. Well, that's kind of the idea. Either you figure it out already from chapter one or not.
cody. Grant requested.
Dinobot. Oh you'll find out later on.
Clyclon One. Well, happy to hear that you liked it.
