Here's chapter 16

And yeah, yeah I get it, everyone's antsy for a new chapter. Believe me I know, I've been getting requests to do so even through the reviews themselves. But hey, sometimes shit happens and you gotta deal with it, like for example work and Life drama. I can't predict what the hells gonna happen.

So hey, all I can say is, I try and do the best that I can. Okay, here's the next chapter.

Chapter 16

The Balad of Bunchington Beach

Two days had now passed. Two days since the group had arrived at Chris's old home, as part of the Chevere sisters advice for him to help control his inner beast. While it was hard for him, there was good outcome he was finally able to move on from all that pain he felt years ago. With a large burden off his shoulders the group turned their focus onto Kipo. She was still yet to find her anchor, and to do that they needed to find the same Burrow where she was born and her parents were from.

It hadn't been easy though, they weren't able to find any signs. So ultimately, the group decided to move their search by the coastline. Up in the sky a small flock of flamingo's belonging to Scarlemange was seen. Through the deserted streets Wolf silently made her way through, making the sure the coast was clear in the process. Once in a spot she whistled, and the young survivor got a reply back.

" Why are you whistling? " Kipo asked in confusion popping her head out from a bush. " Does it mean danger? Or more danger? " Chris sighed as he and the others popped out one by one. In the process Dave kicked a metal can causing it to make a little noise. Everyone looked at him in irritation and he chuckled nervously.

" Just, come on. " Wolf said as she hoped onto a crate with everyone else gathering near a wall.

" Alright everyone, Operation Find My Parents Old Burrow. " Kipo said getting their attention. " Where do we find it? How do we find it? Where are we right now? These are all questions I have. "

" Yeah, how do we find a Burrow so secret that not even the all seeing goats know where it is? "

" Well, we already know it's well hidden in plain sight. Not to mention, we just can't go looking for a clover symbol like we did for the first two. " Chris put in his thoughts.

" Oh, oh, oh! " Dave suddenly grabbed everyone's attention gaining an idea. " I know who can help us. She's a dangerous Mute, she's short of arms, and even a shorter fuse. But! She knows every secret in the city, Cappuchino. "

" ? " Chris wanted him to repeat her name, cause so far that name was a bit catchy but at the same time weird. But he quickly shook his head focusing on what was going on. " Okay, Dave, where do we find this Cappuchino? "

" She runs a restauraunt, called Brunchington Beach. Best brunch in the city. "

" What's a brunch? " Wolf asked in confusion.

" It's a combination of breakfast and lunch, combined into one single word. " He said jumping down from his spot.

" Hmm, kind of a rip off if you ask me. " Benson muttered.

" Only thing is, you gotta follow Capuchino's three rules. 1. Everybody pays there own bills. 2. Bills are paid but information. If you wanna trade, you better have something juicy, or else. Let's go! " As he walked away, Wolf stopped him in his tracks with her staff.

" You said there were three rules. " Wolf reminded him as he grew nervous.

" Oh, the third rule isn't important. I'm sure it was wash your hands or something. I don't know. We'll be fine, c'mon. "

" Um, guys? " Benson spoke up. " I know he's my best friend and all, but following a 'Dave Plan'. Usually gets, pretty weird. "

" Hey! I would die for everyone here! " The bug countered. " And I have, many, many times. So if no one else has a better idea... " He begins to walk off making Benson sigh.

" This is defiantly gonna get weird. " He commented with Mandu walking beside him.

" And I got one question, when has it not ever been weird? " Chris sarcastically remarked. " On the other hand though, for once Dave makes a decent argument. "

" I know, but Kipo just learned how to put her paws away. " Wolf said looking and looked at her best friend/sister. " You sure your ready for this? "

" No. But what other option do we have? " Kipo replied and pats Chris's shoulder. " Plus, I got this guy. " Hearing this made him smile lightly. " Also, I'm really, really hungry. " She said wrapping her stomach. The shrieks of the flamingo's grabbed their attention. Exchanging a look, the three of them nodded before catching up to the others.


We now cut to the group walking up a hill with Wolf leading the way. " I'm getting a weird vibe Dave. You sure this place is safe? "

" Like eighty percent sure. " The bug replied and laughed nervously making them pause and look at him. " Sometimes seventy. I mean right at this moment sixty, they can go back up, but right now we at fourty five. "

" Then which one is it now!? " Chris asked in an irritated tone.

" Kipo! " They suddenly heard a singing voice and the sound of instruments. " Kipo! Listen to where I am! Listen to where I am! "

" Is someone singing for me? " The said hyrbid asked in confusion glancing over at Chris who shrugged his shoulders.

" Why you looking at me? Were obviously gonna go to it anyways. " He said and that's what they did. The group had come across a highway and used an old fruit truck for cover. The group peaked through to see something very confusing. There were Mutes, wearing cheap stich pactch work costumes. Some tried to look like wolves? And then there were three of them dressed up like Kipo, Wolf and Benson.

They appeared to be doing what seemed like a rehearsal but the leader who was wearing the Kipo costume groaned in annoyance. " Everyone stop! " Nearby the others wearing costumes all fell down on the ground. " Billions, your dragging and you missed your costume change. Honestly it's like we haven't been rehearsing for the past three days! "

" Wait...Is that me? " Kipo asked the group in confusion.

Benson then gained an irritated look. " Uh, if that's supposed to you, then is that thing supposed to be me? "

" And Benjamin. " The fake Kipo walked over to one wearing the Benson costume. " Your character is a-a-afraid! And I know your wearing a mask but some emotion! And where's that pig puppet!? " On que the one wearing a Wolf costume brought out a cheap looking imitation of Mandu much to the pigs confusion. " And why don't we missing the Silver Fang's costume!? "

" Silver Fang? " Chris was confused by what they said while at the same time very happy they didn't have a cheap costume replica of himself.

" I know were short handed but this is the biggest show of carriers and most importantly, mine! " He sighed calming himself down. " Let's pick it up from where Kipo and her humans attack those defenseless wolves. "

" Did he just... " As Chris was absorbing what he said, Kipo wouldn't have it and stepped out to reveal herself.

" Hey! That is so not what happened! " They gained the fake Kipo's attention and took off his head to reveal an Otter wearing an cowboy hat, infact all the ones wearing costumes were also Otters.

" By Thespis, thou are her. "

" The real Kipo. " They all said at the same time and then noticed Chris gasping in unison. " And the Silver Fang himself. "

" Otters? In costumes! " The hybrid found this to be down right cute, and then Wolf cut to the chase spinning her staff pointing it at the mutes.

" Who are you? "

" You see! That's how you spin the staff! " The lead otter said looking to his friend wearing the Wolf costume before he introduced himself. " I am Puck, and this is my humble troop of traveling bards, The TheaOtters! " They all bowed their heads.

" Uh, sorry but did you just say, The Otters? " Kipo questioned in confusion.

Puck waved a hand. " No! The TheaOtters. As in Thea-Otter. "

" Why are you dressed like us? "

" So who is he supposed to be! Huh!? " Benson asked walking to the otter wearing of costume of himself.

" Ah, that's Benjamin. Kipo's cowardly friend. The valet of Newton Wolf bluff. " Pluck anwsered.

" What!? Okay first off it's 'Benson'! and second- "

" It's all lies! " Kipo cut him off. " The Newton Wolves attacked us. You're gonna have to change the story, it's wrong! "

" Especially the Benjamin part! " Benson said quickly walking over back to the group.

" All except on the cowardly part, but that's half right. " Chris commented.

" Wait you too!? "

In response the silver teen shrugged his shoulders holding his hands up in defense. " No offense man, but you had a few of those moments, when we first met. " Benson growled irritated by what he said.

" But Mutes love a human villain. We simply tell the people what, they want to hear. "

Chris frowned at what he said. " You know, at first I thought you were doing something cool. But now, that's just sad. Like those cheap costumes you made. "

" It is what it is. " Puck said. " And because of our story telling, we've been invited to perform at Brunchinton Beach. " He motioned to a building right at the oceans edge. " That's right! Brunch! The altar, the big times! "

" Oh that's where were heading! " Kipo spoke up gaining an idea. " We can walk together and I can tell you what really happened." In response Puck began to laugh like mad man as if she was telling him a joke before he stopped.

" Wait, your serious? " He asked in disbelief. " Have you lost your minds? You know Cappuchino's rules, don't you? "

" We know the first two. " Wolf replied glancing over at Dave who chuckled nervously.

" Alright, Puck, lay it on us. " Chris said in a flat tone already getting a feeling of where this was going. " What's rule number three? "

" Rule the third! No humans allowed, by penalty of most gruesome death. " Puck said and his companions all confirmed he was telling them the truth.

" And there it is! " Chris exclaimed facepalming himself.

" That was rule number three! " Dave finally spoke up now remembering the third rule. " Cappuchino hates humans. If she sees one in her restaurant she feeds them to her pet...Yeah we defiantly shouldn't go... "

" DAVE! " Everyone in the group snapped and glared at the bug.

" Honestly it's kind of you trusted me. " He retorted.

" Well, now what the heck are we supposed to do? Were back at square one! " Chris cried out in annoyance. as a bell was heard.

" Oh, wicked for tuna. Ony five minutes till curtain. " Puck said before he and the rest of his group began to put back on their costumes and scramble around. " Uh good day, Real Kipo, Silver Fang, Benjamin, Wolf Girl, Bug, and Piggy. Everyone, everyone! Grab something, get it! I can't believe Jane and Garret dropped out last minute, this is why we have contracts! "

As the group watched them do this, Chris looked over to Kipo. " You got an idea don't you? "

" Yep. "


Minutes later, after convincing Puck the group were all disguised in their cheap costumes. Minus Chris who had to make his own, since he didn't want to give away he was human, he has his arms turn into paws, and for extra reassurance he also made his tail come out.

He was dressed up in ragged clothing, that also covered his face. As the group got to the entrance they stopped to see the sights, the humans in their disguises lifted up their large fake heads to get a look.

" Whoa... " Kipo was surprised by what she was seeing. There were Mod Frog's Scooter Skunks and even a few workout Racoons. They were eating all kinds of food and their waiters were small blue shrimp

" Is that a deconstructed eggs benedict? " Benson asked in surprise. " And Beljium waffles with razzberry reduction? Brunch is heaven. "

" Are you kiddin' me? They even got hot dogs, spaghetti? Dang, I wish I knew place existed. " Chris commented feeling the same way.

" Told ya. " Dave said.

" Those Mutes are eating enough food to last them a week. " Wolf noted. "This place doesn't make any sense. "

" That's cause they're eating for, fun. " The bug explained.

" I thought you said this place is dangerous...It's delightful! Look, bending straws! " Quickly Puck shoved Kipo's mask back on along with the other humans.

" It is dangerous. " The otter said. " If anyone finds your human. You'll be fish food. I'm only doing this because were 'short' on actors. Plus we really needed security. So, do not. Go off book and do not, get caught or were all in trouble. "

" Right, focus. " Kipo replied and looked to the bug. " Dave? Which one is Cappuchino?

He looked around the place and spotted who they were looking for. " Oh, there she is. "

The one who Dave pointed to was a large, light-blue mute shrimp with black eyes and yellow irises. She was wearing a white shirt with a black apron and pants. Across her the left side of her back and tail, she has several cooking related tattoos ,a fork, a spatula, a toque, a seasoning shaker, and a cleaver. The large shrimp was talking to a Mod Frog and looked their way

" The one scowling at us, the cracking her knuckles walking towards us. " Everything he said was happening and then two waiters took him by the arms. " The one arresting me? Hey, get off! "

" What's going on? " Wolf tried to ask but Dave was already put in front of the massive shrimp.

" Dave The Bug. Bold move showing your face around here. " The shrimp said. " What's it been? 10 years since you scarfed down three soft boiled eggs, half of a sesame bagel and a basket of breakfast boutique. " She listed what he ordered with her three claws on one side.

" Whoa! Do you have everything on hand? " The bug asked.

" I've got an impeccable memory David. " Cappuchino said in a proud tone. " Which why I recall quite clearly, that you broke ruler number 1. You didn't pay your bill! "

" Ooooh! Right! I totally diner dashed it! " Now he remembered what he did.

" Oh, not to worry. I've got your new bill right here. " She gained a grin. " Ten years of dish duty! "

The waiters began to carry him off while two others held the door open. " Huh, what? I get a finer meal don't I? Oh, do I smell chilaquiles? " The doors closed.

" What do we do? have to help him. " Kipo said in a concerned tone.

" It's alright, Dave's unbreakable, but were not. So let's just focus on not dying. "

" We'll figure something out. " Chris added patting her on the back.

Cappuchino turned around. " Is that thieving grub with you? " She asked the group and quickly enough Puck rushed forward to ease the tensions.

" No, no! But may, I say... " He grabs his guitar playing while speaking. " On behalf of the entire TheaOtter company, it is nothing of a short. An honor, to debut for you on this day. "

As Kipo was about to go forward, Chris put out an arm stopping her. " Let me do the talking. " He walked up forward next to Puck " Excuse me? " He got her attention. " I heard that information has a price. Is that true? "

" Yeah it is. " She narrowed her eyes at Chris and noticed his paws. " What's your business here tiger? "

" I'm just the security. That's all. "

" Yes, yes. That is correct. " Puck added in. " Even we need protection. "

Cappuchino seemed to buy it and hummed looking back at Chris. " What do you want to know? "

" I'm looking for the location of a human burrow that got destroyed fourteen years ago. " Upon hearing this everyone gasped in shock and stopped eating. Cappuchino laughed a bit. " That's gonna cost you big time. But, if you give us a good show then we can talk. "


We now change to the wash room where Dave just got thrown inside, with the door closing behind him. " Ten years is nothing to me! " The bug cried out in defiance. " I once spent 25 in a Mega Chickens stomach! Just because it was chilly outside! " All the sudden a horned shadow appeared on the door scaring the bug. " Ah! Shadow creature! " He backed up into someone, and that someone was none other then a familiar Mod Frog who had bubbles on his head.

" Jamack? " Dave was clearly surprised to see him. Since the last time they met was when he let them when they founded Kipo's burrow that got bombed by Scarlemagne. " What are you doing here?

The frog walked over to the dishes. " Same as you. Stole some food, got caught. " He replied returning his focus on the dishes he was washing. " You know I could be eatting tea cakes with Scarlemagne in a palace right now. " He turned over to the bug in anger. " But instead, I saved you and your little friends! And look where that got me. I got nothing! I've got no one! And you know...That's okay by me. " He returned to washing. " Because hey, they let me eat the scraps. " The frog ate the remains of a croissant.

" Yo dude put the scraps down. Kipo's gonna need help getting Cappuchino. We gotta break out. "

" Wait-Wait-Wait... " The frog stopped eating and glared at the bug. " You brought Kipo here!? "Jamack slammed Dave into a nearby wall.

" Wow, Jamack...You really care that much? " Dave asked in surprise despite the position he was in. " She did change your heart. Whoa! " Jamack dropped Dave into a pile of dishes making some of them break.

" Wh-What? No! I just, don't want to see my 'noble' sacrifice wasted. If she's eaten alive, then what was all this for? " He threw down a towel and made his way to a coat rack.

" So, what your saying is... "

" Oh, oh what am I saying? " The frog asked as he put back on his jacket. " Your an idiot. Also, were breaking out. "


" Yeesh, tough crowd... " Chris commented watching from the sidelines as the whole entire crowd was 'booing' at the humans in their makeshift costumes.

" Are they booing us? " KIpo questioned. " We haven't even started yet. Do they really hate humans that much? "

" Yeah, they haven't even given us a chance. " Wolf confirmed her question as Benson bumped into them.

" You just started giving Mutes, a chance like 'a day' ago. " He reminded her.

" Try three. " Wolf grumbled as they all put their masks back on.

Puck stepped onto the stage making the crowd stop booing. " My lords, my ladies, my lemurs. The story your about to hear is a harrowing tale of helpless hero's. " He motioned to his companions wearing the cheap wolf costumes making the crowd cheer. " And Horrible~ Human heathens! " The crowd started booing them again and then a racoon picked up her soaked waffle and threw it towards Wolf only to be caught by Chris.

" Okay guys, I'm gonna look for Dave. "

" Be careful Chris. "

" You to Kipo. " The male hybrid replied back as he went over to a waiter. " Hey do you mind pointing to where the restrooms are? " The shrimp pointed to the door where Dave was brought in earlier.

" Down the hall, take a right and then a left. "

" Thank you. "

As Chris went inside he heard Puck start singing about how savage humans and the group were. While this was hurtful for the group, the crowd was loving it including Cappuchino herself.

" Geez, over exaggerating much? " Chris questioned as he began to eat the waffle he caught. " Hmm. Not to bad. "


Back inside the wash room iJamack and Dave were plotting near a moving carousel that had dirty plates that took them from one room to another.

" Here's the plan. " Jamack gave Dave the details on what to do. " Ride into the kitchen with this thing into the kitchen next door. Look for the chef with the keys on his belt. Be stealthy about it! And don't get caught! "

" Yeah, yeah. I got it. " Dave hops on. " Easy. " As the bug enters.

" Remember stealth. " The frog told the bug and soon heard the sound of his voice.

" Hey guys! Anyone know where to find the- " Pretty soon there were all sorts of noises going on. Most of them sounded like Dave was getting hit by different objects followed by a crack. Jamack turns around to see Dave had turn back into an infant, his old skin had a meat tenderizer in it's head.

" N-nuh-huh! " He grabbed the larva. " Don't give me that look. " Much to his disgust the larva morphed into a toddler. " No-no! Bad bug! No more rides! " He heard another crack.

" You can't tell me what to do, your not my dad! " Pre teen dave said as went by the frog reentering the kitchen leaving Jamack to face palm himself. " None of you are my dads! "

He heard the sounds of more commotion. " Oh you got to be kidding me. "

" My mom would've never dated none of you guys! You don't even look like her kind! " Another splat crack sound was heard as Dave finally returned.

" Ta to the da. Stealth. " The bug said proudly waving the key ring around

" Huh, that's one way to do it. " Jamack said as Dave jumped off.

" Feelings mutual. "

Instantly the frog jumped and freaked out a bit upon seeing Chris in this new form. Quickly enough he calmed down. " Oh, it's just you. "

" Good to see ya to Jamack. I see you've been getting around just fine. "

The frog scoffed at what he said and grabbed the key ring from Dave. " Don't remind me. Why did you bring Kipo here!? Aren't you supposed to be with her in your new home or something!? "

" Ah, your talking about the Burrow. " Chris sighed rubbing his temples. " Look, we didn't have a choice...Not after Scarlemagne found the burrow and bombed it. " Jamack gained a look of surprise and a little bit of sympathy.

" Oh, I'm sorry to hear that...What happened? "

" What else? He came there, and took all her people. And now, he's up to something. Look, a lot's happened in the last few days, alright. So are you gonna help us get out of here or not? "

All the sudden they heard a roar from outside. " And something tells me they just got caught... " The frog said in a very flat tone.

" I know that roar from anywhere! That Cappuchino's pet! " Dave cried out and without question the three of them dashed out of the room.


We now cut to see the rest of the group being held up by shrimp waiters, and down in the water was a Mega Starfish.

" Oh, that's Harriet. Hello Harriet. " Kipo said nervously as they watched one of the waiters throw down the mask of the Benson costume down. Instantly the starfish was eating it.

" Great! I get to be brunch before I get to try it myself! " The real Benson cried out.

" Not so fast! Unless Harriets got a taste for paw! " Kipo put out her arms and then realized what she did wrong. " Ah, forgot to say herbs in. " Right on que, a small tower of waiters appeared behind her each, holding a meat fork, ready to push them in. As this happened, a tongue knocked down the tower, and proceeded to do the same to a few other waiters. Before long, the last of them were bashed into the wall by none other then Chris.

" Kipo. We really need to have a talk about all of us getting into these sort of situations. " The silver teen said as he dusted off his paws.

" At least someones got a little sense. " Kipo turned to the voice and gasped in surprise to see their ex Mod Frog.

" Jamack? I can't believe it! " She ran up to hug him but the frog put out a hand forward.

" Whoa-whoa. Like I told the bug and your boyfriend. I'm just making sure I didn't give up a life of luxury and respect for nothing. "

" I don't know man, your way better at saving then you are being a criminal. " Dave commented leaning up against his leg. " Just a look from the outside in. "

" He's right you know. " Chris chuckled.

" Both of you just shut up and follow me. " They began to follow the frog.

" I guess we'll just have to find the burrow in another way. " Kipo said feeling a bit down since they weren't able to find out anything useful. But it was then that the mood became more sour as they suddenly heard the shriek of a flamingo making them look out the whole to see a group of them coming over.

" Unless Scarlemagne finds us first. " Wolf said bitterly as they looked outside a hole to see a group of them flying towards them. They descended down causing the diners to scatter run away in fear.

The leading them was one of the more familiar orangutans that's appeared a few times. He also looked very nervous " This is your moment Jurard...Make it count...Uh...Attention, dinners! I mean diners! Dang it. " He hated himself for that. " We've come for the chef they call Cappuchino. "

" I'm Cappuchino. " The giant shrimp walked forward crossing her arms. " Who the hash browns are you? "

" A messenger. " The ape replied. " And I come bearing, a message. " He reached into his back pocket and pulled out a piece of paper. " Congratulations. You're gonna cater Scarlemagne's Coronation and all his meals before and after that, forever. " He tucked the paper away. " As for the rest of you, consider this, a formal invitation, from your future Emperor. See you in one week! Or else... " For some odd reason he began to laugh evilly.

While the other Mutes were absorbing everything that was happening, Cappuchino didn't seem fazed and snapped one of her claws making a few of her waiters come speeding up wielding forks.

" Listen you fancy clown. I've run Brunchingtin since before Scarlemagne could tie his crovat. Now, I love what he's doing to those grimy humans. But, this isn't his territory, were not going anywhere! Right everyone!? " She looked back expecting back up, but her customers were to beyond terrified.

Only a few seconds later, Jurad laughed and one of the flamingo heads snatched up one of the waiters and gobbled him up. From the doors, the group watched this transpire on.

" There not here for you, lets go. " Jamack said darting down the hall.

" No... " She wouldn't go.

" Kipo, they sent us to Harriet. " Benson reminded her. " They don't care if we live or die! "

" I say they only care if we die. " Dave chimed in.

" I don't care, even if they don't care. Because I care! " Kipo replied back and paused for a second. " Wait...Yeah, that's right. "

" What are supposed to do? Fight? " Wolf asked twirling her staff a bit. " What if you lose control and turn into a Mega? You're not ready. And when everyone realizes who you are, they'll come after you instead. "

" I'd like to see them try... " Chris spoke up walking up next to her. " We've been tight jams before, and this ain't no different from the rest. Plus, Cappuchino knows where the burrow is. If she doesn't give it us willingly, then I'll break it out of her... " With those words said he opened up the door allowing Kipo to exit out and followed her. Seeing their minds were made up, the rest of the group followed her out.

Inside Jamack groaned in annoyance. " What do you all have against living? " He asked motioning to a door and followed with them. Then the door opened revealing the TheaOtters were hiding inside.

" And we shall bravely survive to tell your tale another day! " Puck said as they closed the door.

" Hey fancy clown! " Kipo yelled out grabbing Jurad's attention and surprising Cappuchino.

" You! "

" You want her, your gonna have to go through these! Herbs in! " Kipo brought out her paws, as a single flamingo backed flew off, feeling the tensions in the air despite the crowd booing.

" Oh, bring it on, Burrow Girl! Your weird arms don't scare me! "

" Your gonna be in a second! " Chris countered as he removed his disguise earning more gasps from the diners.

" We got you Kipo! "

" C'mon! Let's get this over with! " Jamack said slamming a fist into an open hand as the fight begun.

Kipo charged forward with Wolf and Jamack behind her. The frog used his tongue to spring himself forward. As for the young survivor she used her staff to land a hit on the flamingo's leg making it tumble down along with it's rider.

From the side, another flamingo lunged over at Kipo, and she in return punched a head, and dodged the second. She then jumped and did a double slam and paused knowing what she just did. " Whoa! Cool! " She then noticed the flamingo's were unconscious. " Ah...Poor flamingos...Aaah! " She wasn't quick to react to another head lashing out at her, and just to her luck Chris had it in a death grip.

" Remember, fight during fighting! Talk later! " He said and gripped the second head. The silver teen then jumped heaving the two headed bird over him slamming it into the ground.

From above Jamack, used his tongue to connect to a flamingo and went down. Using the momentum he gripped it, and used it to send the bird down.

While the fighting continued, Benson and Dave were evacuating the diners to safety. However, the bug was eating instead of helping out. " Stay calm and follow us! " Benson instructed as two flamingo's went flying by them, one on the ground and another at a wall right near them.

" Last call for take out! " Dave said not even bothered by the commotion going on and was eating off the plates. While running Benson, noticed someone was still left behind. That someone was Cappuchino, who grunted in pain, and was underneath the remains of a shambled table.

She was stunned to see him try to help her out even after she sent them to their death. " Really? "

" C'mon! Let's get you to cover! "

" Alright... " The shrimp decided to take the offer and close by Kipo got snagged on both arms by two flamingos.

" Kipo! " Hearing Benson's voice snapped Chris's attention as he bashed another flamingo away to see his girlfriend getting carried off into the air.

Seeing this Chris growled as his legs became cat like becoming the same size as his paws. He hunched down, and sprinted forward, jumped up on the building and used a nearby flamingo that was flying to propel himself into the air. He knocked off the noble apes that were flying, each of them going down into the water. Afterwards he grabbed two of the flamingo's heads and bashed them together making them let go of the female hybrid while he took control of one of them.

And much to Jurrad's misfortune, she came roaring down at him landing on his flamingo. He took off flying, and slowly enough Kipo got up around Jurad and was in front of the ape. She roared getting her claw ready to end him much to Jurad's fear.

Wolf ran to the edge. " Kipo! Don't! " Her voice seemingly stopped her line of thought, and Jurad used this to knock Kipo off. She went down, going right towards Harriet who had it's mouth open. Quickly thinking on her feet, Wolf went over to Jamack, grabbing the tip of his tongue and tied it around her waist slowly walking back a bit. " Launch me! " The frog obliged to her off and she ran forward and used his tongue to spring her right towards her friend. Even though she caught her, the starfish already got them and Jamack nearly fell into the water if it wasn't for Benson and Dave grabbing him.

Up above, Chris came flying in before he jumped down into the water, and then moments later Harriet remerged wailing out in slight pain, do to Chris's claws digging into it's skin, causing the mega starfish to spit out Kipo and Wolf before going back under water.

Wolf grew concerned for her friend as she continued growling like a feral animal keeping a gaze on Jurrad who flew off in the distance. Seeing this, Chris made his way out of the water and went over to her. He began to emit what sounded to be like purring and nuzzled his head up against her. This appeared to calm her down and do to her feline instincts she returned the favor all while Chris put his paw on one of hers.

" It's alright. We won, relax. " Chris said with a kind smile that she returned back.

" Herbs out. " They both said and there cat features vanished.

" Kipo, what was that back there? " Wolf asked in a worried tone.

" I-I don't know...But, it wasn't me. " Kipo anwsered nervously but cheered up once Mandu ran up to her happy to see that she was okay.

" Are you guys okay? " Benson asked as he, Dave and Jamack walked over to them. He passed Wolf back her staff. " Dave was so afraid you were dead, he started crying. "

" T-That's not true. " The bug clearly lied as tears were in his eyes. " I had brunch in my eyes. " He sighed in content. " I'm just glad that your both alright. "

" Aw, thanks Dave. " Kipo opened up her arms and hugged the bug.

" Hail Chris and Kipo our conjuring hero! " They turned to see Puck who had now emerged from his hiding spot along with his band. " Your tale shall be the greatest tale ever told on stage! " He walked over to Jamack. " And you, the toad who wields his tongue like a swashbucklers sword. Have you considered teaching, a course in stage combat? "

The frog seemed to like the idea and began to walk off with the otter. " Oh, sure, sure. I can...teach you a thing or two. But I'm warning you I'm not cheap. "

...

" Oh...Jamack? I thought maybe you'd want to come with us. " Upon hearing that, the frog turned around and looked over to them for a moment before replying.

" Absolutely not. "

" Good call. " Dave seemingly agreed with the frog's decision.

" You know I once defeated four of the most dangerous packs of Las Vistas, single handed. So, this is a pretty great investment on your part. "

Puck gasped in surprise. " You're the valiant frog with the mega bunny steed? "

" Oh, I got a reputation? In that case I'm charging you double. "

" Hey Jamack! " Chris called out making the frog stop turning around to face him. " If your ever in a jam, we'll be there if you need us. "

" Yeah, I doubt that'll happen! " The frog replied back making Chris chuckle.

" Oh you will. " He said since they kept running into each other, so it was bound to happen again.

" Humans... " They turn to Capachino and quickly enough Wolf put her staff forward while Chris stepped forward getting in front of Kipo. " Take it easy, I'm not gonna hurt you. " She said putting her claws up in defense and slowly pushed the end of the stinger away from her..

" What do you want? " Chris crossed his arms allowing her to speak further.

" I don't know why you helped me after, I treated you the way I did. I'm a proud shrimp, but not to proud to admit that I was wrong. " Hearing this calmed them down a bit. " You uh...wanna know about that old Burrow right? " She snapped her claws and and two of her waiters climbed up on one another walked up to her holding a piece of paper and a few pencils. With a few swift movements she drew out a map.

" Don't worry, I won't tell anyone where your headed. "

" Thank you. " Kipo accepted the map. " But Scarlemange, doesn't give into anyone. They'll be back. "

" She's right. He ain't gonna like what he'll be hearing. " Chris added grimly. " We saw them light up Rat Land, and the damage he caused. "

" Brunchington Beach is my home. " She made a smirk. " Let him come. Now, why don't you all have a nice meal before you go? "

" Really? " Kipo was surprised to hear this. " But, were humans. "

" Yeah, well nobody's perfect. " Capachino replied back in a matter of fact tone. " Take a seat and we'll take your orders. " The group made their way over to the biggest table they could find. As Chris was going, Cappuchino put a claw on Chris's shoulder.

" Something I can help you with? "

" Yeah, also I gotta a question kid, she your girl? "

" Uh, yeah. " Hearing this reply made Cappuchino smirk and hum at the same time.

" Tell you what, as a bonus for my apology. The next time you come around here, what's say I set up a little something special tonight. Just for you two? " Chris's eyes widened in surprise hearing the offer.

" Really? You would do that? "

" Of course. It ain't everyday I get customers like you walking into my restaurant. Much less, two young lovers at that. " She chuckled seeing his expression. " And you won't have to worry about me forgetting, cause I got a feeling I'll be seeing you both here sooner or later. Now go on, your friends are waiting for you. "


Minutes later, the group had their food served. Benson had just got his waffle, much like Dave and Wolf. Even Mandu got something, from the looks of it the pig was having pasta.

Benson took a bite from his meal and sighed in content. " Brunch, believe in the hype. "

" I'll say... " Chris agreed as his food was served. He ordered an omllete with a side of hash browns while Kipo got a plate of spaghetti.

As Kipo started eating, her paws came out and and her eyes became feline and she was eyeing the spaghetti. Before she could eat and make a mess Chris stopped her with a single paw. " Yep, just as I thought... "

" W-What is? " Kipo asked nervously and made her paws return back to normal. " Herbs out. "

" The jaguar is starting to show itself more. " He put his hand underneath his chin in thought. " Up till now, it's never been let loose and it's been used to being caged in for so long. The one thing about a predator is it's need to hunt, as it is part of it's natural instinct. "

Dave backed up slightly in fear. Wolf spoke up. " Maybe we should find out that anchor, like right now. "

" No. "

" What? " Everyone looked at him as if he was crazy.

" Are you crazy we need to find it! "

" I know! " He replied back to the young survivor in a similar tone. " But first off, you all need to get a grip. Listen to me, a predator knows when it's prey is afraid... " He gently put his hand on Kipo's cheek. " Kipo, you have to calm down. Don't show it your afraid. "

" Okay, okay... " She began to slowly take a few breaths inhaling and exhaling. " I'm calming down now...Calming down...Hey, that actually worked. "

Wolf looks over to the silver teen. " I've been meaning to ask Chris, since we left your old home, has anything happened? "

" Actually, yes. Since we left the old cabin, my senses have been going through the roof. And I'll tell ya, it's cool but also annoying. "

" He's actually right, it's not fun. " Kipo chimed in with a light chuckle.

" There's also something else... each time Kipo brings out her paws, the other me, the tiger feels it. Including it's killing intent. "

" How can you be so sure? " Benson asked.

" I don't know...But, hey. For right now, let's enjoy ourselves. This has so been the best decent meal we've had in a while. " He said going back to his meal and while the group wasn't looking Kipo smiled, using the moment to interlock her hand with Chris's keeping on a gentle yet tight grip. Feeling this, Chris smiled as well.

To be continued

Well, hope you all liked this chapter. And again sorry for the delay, I've been busy and sometimes I need a little bit to cool off my system, other wise I wouldn't be able to think straight.

As for which one I'll be updating, either Star vs The Forces of Evil (Retold 2) or put up another Owl House chapter. Hell, I'm close to updating both of them, so we'll see what happens then.


Now replying back to reviewers

gaberherndon308

Yeah, I guess I could, but then again I don't really think they focused much on that subject in the show though.

Nightwolf300

Yep and that's a pretty good input with Batman, even though that wasn't intendded and I'm very happy to hear your enjoying the story.

ROCuevas

Thank you

Guest # chapter 14

I know.

Guest # chapter 1

Don't make such assumptions so early on.

Guest # chapter 14

I haven't discontinued it.

JakeCrusher

Heheh. That's interesting

deku rose

Oh trust me, this show is excellent from start to finish.

silverstudent

Eh, sometimes the reactions are always different.

Guest#

Your welcome.

Dabirdbrain12 chapter 14 & 15

Dang.

No worries.

Marbeled Gold Chapter 1 & 15

Heheh, that right there is an interesting idea. Yep, it's offical.

Guest#

Yes.

lordmoros

Eh, call it whatever you want, I never understood the whole idea of it anyways.

Guest #

What are you talking about? There is one.

Artie chapter 11 & 15

Eh most of them,

I'll do what I can.

Element Writer

Thank you very much

Review dude 357

No worries and hope that story your working on works out well for ya.

Turbokid96

More like 'Extra Anchors'.

Guest #

I did last month.

Battlewolf1992 chapter 1, 2, & 15

Eh, pretty decent assumption when do you start reading.

Ah, I know what your talking about. At the time I figured why not? Plus it was easy going.

Okay aside from spoiling that to a few, yeah, and also while were on the subject, the whole idea of Chris killing Big Beak was a reference from Primal, I'm surprised you guys didn't see it.

Avengersendgame426 chapter 14 & 15

Oh trust me, it's getting closer to that point, and yeah I figured why not give him a little somethin? Plus that song was pretty good and it actually fits him well. As for Kipo being his anchor, in a way yes but remember, he and the tiger within him both grew up together enduring many hardships, so technically speaking, he is more intuned with his inner beast.

Heh, yeah that actually sounds pretty good and I can agree with that.

djrayquaza1

Thank you.

Micheal dallas

Just did.

Mangocat chapter 15 & 13

I am, but at the same time I've got to deal with life drama at my end and trying to update other stories as well. And I figured I'd get a reaction like that from some people

Cyclone 1 Chapter 7

Well I'm happy to hear you enjoyed that one.

Devil Cat

No, two words, "Life. Drama."

DJ Zombie chapter 5 & 15

In my defense, I didn't know he had a name. Hell, I made that chapter even before season 2 came out. I'd never thought they'd give him a name. They should've in the beginning, that was stupid.

Phew, that's a tall yet interesting order, we'll cross over that bridge once we arrive to that point.

Dragon eye 22

Heheh. That'd be pretty cool to see, but yeah, I'll have to sadly decline. I got something else in mind that I'd like to do later on.