Hey, hey, hey everyone! Here's chapter 21 for Chris and Kipo in The Age of Wonderbeasts! Thank you all tuning in this end of the month double update!
And a shoutout to someone in particular, among you. And for those that know what's about to go down, your all gonna like it!
Now, let's get this thing rolling shall we!
Chapter 21
Hero's on Fire
Two days Earlier
Kipo had just emerged from the tall grass approaching the Mega Monkey.
Slowly making her way forward, Kipo climbed up it's legs and arms to get to one of the apes knees. Once there, many emotions flooded through her as she said something that she's wanted to say for a long, long time.
" Hi mom... " Upon hearing Kipo's voice the mega stirred awake and locked eyes with the girl. " It's really you, isn't it? " She got her response, the monkey was crying tears of joy. Leaning down Kipo hugged up on her lower jaw, while Song smiled happy to see her own daughter after so many years.
Wiping away a tear, Kipo opened up the canteen peering inside. Inside the canteen something poked through it, it was Mullholland who winked at the hybrid before diving back in. " You look like you need this... " Holding it out Song put her large lips against the canteen and started to drink it's contents.
With that done she put the cap back on, unaware a single pink feather slowly descended from the tree.
" Let's get you out of here. " Turning her arms into paws, Kipo got ready to claw her mother free, if it wasn't for a talon of a flamingo grabbing it taking her a ride through the air making Song roar out in rage only for one of Scarlemagne's nobles to spray his pheromone
Inside of her brain, the pheromone had just taken hold and a small platoon of Mulhollands swam through to get inside. Once in there, they swallowed up the gas. One of them rubbed his hands together and connected himself to the electrons before a blinding flash of light erupted.
We now see the inside of a cavern filled with large crystal pillars. Near a small pool was Song in her human form slowly waking up and gazed at her surroundings, greatly confused.
One second she was a mega monkey tied to a tree and her daughter being taken and now she was somewhere else? None of this made any sense, going over to the pool she crawled over and gasped in shock upon seeing her real face using both hands to make sure she wasn't loosing it.
While doing so Mulholland, came poking out of the water to greet her. " Hi there! " As expected his sudden appearance startled her, making her jump back a bit landing on the ground keeping her gaze focused on the water bear. " I'm Mulholland. I just freed you from mind control. " Song tried to speak, but was unable to, she only stuttered.
" Wow. You haven't talked in a while, huh? " The mute commented since it did make sense. Song had been a mega for over fourteen years, so that ultimately explained why she was having a hard time using words. " I'm here to be your new brain roomie and keep those pesky pheromones away. " Mulholland said as he gained a gladiator helmet sword, and shield before dispersing them.
" How do you like your mindscape? Kipo picked it out. "
Shocked to hear this, Song did her best to speak. " Y...You k..know my...d...d..daughter? "
" Yes. " Mulholland confirmed. " Oh, Kipo sure is a special one, and she needs your help. Guess that means I'm a helper too! " He said floating out of the water gaining legs and helped Song up. " Cooool! "
" Can you tell her...tell her Mom loves her? " Hearing this Mulholland couldn't help but cry and nodded to her request.
Five minutes earlier prior to what transpired at the coliseum .
Elsewhere in the city a bit away from thecoliseum the rest of the group who had just escaped from Dr Emilia's hideout had just now Wolf had stuck out her head from an opened manhole. Looking around she no guards around at all.
" Coast is clear! C'mon! " She called down to the rest of her friends below her and climbed out. Benson came out and hummed in interest browsing his surroundings.
" I gotta admit, Scarlemagne might be a whack job. But this place is actually kind of nice. " He commented as his pal came up next, the bug whistled at the sights before him.
" I'll say. Just imagine all the parties you could have in one of these sweet digs. " Dave added as he climbed out with Chris being the last one to emerge.
" It would've been, if it's ruler actually had some sense. " Chris argued as closed the manhole.
" I hope were not to late. " Wolf frowned and also grew worried for her 'sister'.
" Well were not gonna find out staying here. Let's go. " Chris said taking charge and lead the way forward, as they quickly made their way through. " Alright guys, last plan didn't work. Were gonna need to improvise, any ideas!? "
" Well for starters, we'll need some way to get Kipo's people out of there. " Wolf pointed out. " If we still had a nector bomb, that wouldn't be an issue. "
" Okay, point made. " Chris said as they made a right. " We'll figure that out as we go. But maybe we should try to find her mom first. "
" Oh yeah! That's right! " Benson exclaimed in realization. " We had Mulholland get into the canteen! He should be able to stop Scarlemagne's mind control! " As he said this, Chris quickly screeched to a halt and pulled his friends over to the side as he felt the ground shaking. They poked their heads out to see Song holding out Scarlemagne in one hand who was playing his piano laughing away.
" Guys I don't think the whole mind cleanse thing worked. " Dave pointed out as they watched the mega monkey lowered the mandrill into his coliseum and set the piano somewhere else.
" We need to get to higher ground. " Wolf said and glanced over to Chris. " Think you can help with that? "
Chris hummed in thought looking around his surroundings and where he could jump. " I think so. Herbs out! " He made his arms turn into large paws, gripping Wolf and Benson while Dave hitched a ride on the back of his hoodie. " Hold on tight. " He instructed before grunting and jumped up, getting into spot and then another afterwards he landed on a rooftop. Using his abilities, both his feet changed and he used the speed to gain a running start before jumping up higher. Just enough so they could get get a better grasp on what was going on.
" Herbs in. " Chris made his feline traits return to normal and held out his hand making Benson pass him a scope.
" What do you see? " Wolf asked as the teen peered through seeing what was down there. " Kipo's people are all down there. And all the Mute groups are here to. Most of them probably didn't have a choice. " He said spotting the Timber cats, Umulat Snakes, and even the Fitness Racoons. He moved over a bit and spotted Scarlemagne talking and looked over to see Kipo with Leo close by.
" I see Kipo, and her dad. But he's under mind control right now. " He lowered the scope and passed it over to Wolf. " This isn't gonna be easy, getting her people out of there is gonna be hard enough. And the whole place is guarded. Wolf what do you think we should do? "
" Honestly, I can't say. " She replied back passing it back over to Chris who used it to look over at Song who blinked a bit and her pupils unshrinking a bit. " Maybe we could- "
" Hold that thought... " Chris told her and gave back the scope to Benson. " I think the mind control just wore off for her mom. "
" Are you sure? "
" Maybe, maybe not. " Chris awnsered as he started to a do a few stretches. " I'm gonna find out. "
" Whoa-whoa-whoa! " Benson got up in front of the silver teen. " Chris, this is crazy! We don't even know if Mulholland was even able to do it! "
" You think I didn't question that? " The male hybrid asked as he finished his stretches. " Right now were out of options. Either were gonna have to find another way around this, or I risk getting eaten by girlfriends mother. And I already made my choice. " Soon enough they heard the Mutes starting to chant Scarlemagne's name.
" Chris is right. We don't have time to think. " Wolf backed him up. " It's now or never. But, just try to be careful. " Chris only sighed as he walked over to the end of the roof and got into a sprinting position.
" No promises. " After taking a good deep breath and exhaled Chris prepared himself." Okay, guys wish me luck! " With that said he sprung forward and started climbing up the nearby buildings to try and get over to where Song was. He had to be careful and time every jump right. One wrong move and it'd be game over.
But thankfully it didn't get to that and finally got to a spot where he was close to the mega monkey. He was now trying to catch his breath, and now of all times he was growing nervous. Feeling the urge, he was starting to give himself a pep talk to try and calm himself down.
" Alright Chris you can do this...It's just another Mega, who also happens to be the mother of your girlfriend. And hopes she don't try to crush me...or eat me. " Grunting in frustration he patted his cheeks and started pacing himself across the rooftop a few times.
" I can do this... " He looks over and starts walking to the other end. " I can't do this... " The silver teen gets into a sprinting position. " I can do this! " Rushing forward as fast as he could, Chris started to make his climb up Song's leg and then her back. After a bit he got onto her shoulder, and froze upon seeing the mega had spotted him. His eyes widened in worry.
" I know this is gonna stupid...But please don't eat me... "He spoke almost to fast to be heard. But instead she smiled and gently petted him with one finger.
" So are you good? " Chris questioned and got a wink in response making him sigh in relief before Song started petting him again for some reason enjoying the attention he was getting. " This is actually kind of nice... " He admitted.
Back at the coliseum a vast number of the Mutes continued to chant Scarlemange's name, all except for a few groups, one among them being the Timber Cats. They all watched as Kipo's people were being gassed by the mind control pheromone.
While other mutes were enjoying the show that was going on, they couldn't help but feel sorry for the humans. They weren't armed, they were defenseless, they weren't able to do anything but only be unwilling part of some power hungry fool's entertainment.
As Yumyan watched on he felt something rustling in his tail. He looked over to see Asher and Dhalia poking their heads out both of them were coughing.
" Did you stow away back there? " The cat questioned in confusion. " Hi. " Dahlia greeted nervously.
" How did you not feel them? " Molly questioned before feeling her tail moving, emerging was Troy. She could only smile at what just happened. " And, I retract. " Troy brought out a pair of binoculars and looked through the coughing crowd and spotted the one he was looking for gasping in shock to see his father was among them.
Up at Scarlemagne's viewing balcony Kipo glared over at her adopted brother. " I really wish you hadn't done that. "
" Well, you're not in a position to make demands, are you? " Scarlemagne retorted back before addressing the crowd. " Let the games begin! " The crowd cheered expecting there to be a huge fight but instead nothing happened, all the humans remained in place not moving from their spots. " Chip chop. Get along. I command you to take up arms! " Instead of listening they just continued to stand there, most of them were confused as was the mandrill himself.
" Why isn't it working!? " Scarlemange questioned in confusion. " Song! Attack her! " The mandrill ordered pointing at Kipo but instead of listening the mega monkey only cross her upper arms giving him a disapproving look. This only fueled his anger. " What have you done? "
" Bum, bum, bum! " Kipo exclaimed as she reached into her dress pulling out the canteen she had earlier before getting captured. " The night I snuck in to see my mom. I called in a favor from a friend. " Taking the cap off Mulholland emerged. " Da-da-da! "
" When no one was looking, I poured Mulholland into your vat of pheromone. Boom! You can't control the humans! Or my mom! Dah, should've boomed at the end. " She cursed at herself making Scarlemagne growl in anger walking up to her.
" You think your parlor trick will ruin my day? This stops nothing! " The ground behind him shook. He turned around to see Song right up against him leaning on fist forward to flick him into the wall knocking him out.
She looked over to her daughter. " Now, time for Operation Ave-say Umans-hay! Save the humans. " She whispered the last part. Leaning back up Song looked over to a nearby building with a cup shaped top shaped roof. Figuring that would be what they'd need she went over to it and ripped the roof off and laid it down into the center of the colosseum much the humans shock. They watched as she lowered down one curled up knuckle and opened it up revealing to be the rest of the group jumped down.
" Everyone climb inside now! " Wolf was the first to speak up.
" Does that thing really expect us to trust it after it destroyed our home?! " Hoag questioned.
" You wanna stay here? Be our guest! " Chris replied back at before walking up to everyone else. " Everyone, I know your scarred and confused, but right now I promise you all a safe way out of here! You have my word! " Despite feeling uncertain everyone accepted the silver teens word and started to make there way over climbing up inside.
While making sure everyone was getting into there 'escape vehicle' Chris looked up to the balcony and gave a thumbs over to Kipo who happily waved over to him rather happy to see him and the rest of her friends. With everything seemingly going in good pace, she turned her attention over to her father.
" Snap him out of it Mulholland. "
" Oh. Real quick... " The miniature water bear said. " Your mom wanted me to tell you that she loves. "
" Aww..Wait, she actually talked to you? Do you think we can get her out of there? "
" Oh...She's been a Mega Monkey for a long time, and it did a number on her. " The water bear said in a worried tone. " I think she's stuck. Are you sure you and Chris want to go Mega? "
" Oh, we both have anchors. Don't worry about us. We'll be fine. "
Mulholland made a top hat appear. " Then back in mouth I go! " Kipo made Leo's mouth open up once it did, Mulholland leaped inside giggling a bit as she made him close his mouth.
After a bit, his eyes became normal showing the mind control was broken but gave him a slight headache. From behind, Scarlemange had regained conscious. He growling intensified seeing the humans were trying to make their escape. Quickly running up he pushed Kipo and Leo aside.
" Everyone, sit down! The coronation will proceed on schedule! " He told the crowd. " Gerad! Lemieux! Stop her! " The mandrill commanded and so his nobles took up into the air flying towards Song who roared away and started trying to swat them away. The apes riding the flamingo's fired off bolts from their crossbows, but it seemed to be doing nothing cause they were bouncing off the mega who then managed to grab one of them.
Meanwhile the rest of the group was doing there best to help out the humans in their escape.
" Everyone inside, let's go! " Benson yelled out. " Just keep it coming everybody! You'll be outta here soon! " Chris said from inside helping a few humans up as fast as he could.
" Just pretend like your cereal! " Dave said.
" Your not helping! " The silver teen said looking over to the bug who proceeded to jump out. " Actually yeah, you know what never mind! "
" Is that all of them? " Wolf asked Chris who nodded his head before looking over to their pig. " Mandu, make sure they get to the tunnels safely. They need you. "
The pig squealed acknowledging what was just said before squaking was heard making the group turn around to face Gerad and Lemieux landing on the ground with their flamingo's.
" Sorry kids. Your not on the list. "
" Oh yeah? " Dave retorted back. " Well, check it again. Under the names Claw, The Hammer, Slamson, and Little Poundcake. " The apes only glared at them while Chris cracked his knuckles.
" Don't forgot about Mr. Pain. " Chris said as his arms turned while a one the flamingo heads Gerad had snatched up Dave and tossed him over to the side. At the same time, two other nobles came flying in their flamingo's snatching up Chris who began to tussle in the air.
As for Wolf she picked up a rock and threw it at Lemiuex. " Hey, big eyes, over here! " With that said she and Benson separated so the young survivor could fight without worrying about her friend. The two headed flamingo chased after Wolf who kept dodging with ease before turning around, running up on one head and then jumped to the other using it to get behind the ape.
After getting behind her Wolf realized she didn't have her weapon since she was always used to fighting with it. She only smiled nervously.
" This is usually the part where I'd introduce you to Stalky. " Lemiuex smacked her away with her tail. While Wolf was down on the ground, her flamingo held the girl down. While she was pinned on the ground, Wolf looked over to see Dave getting beaten by Gerad's flamingo.
" Dave! I need your ha-ha-help! "
" Why are you saying 'help' weird!? " The bug asked after he stopped getting pummeled. " Because I've never said it before! " Wolf replied and nearby Benson himself was getting chased and seeing him getting snagged pulled the final string for Dave.
" Gerad, meet Lil' Poundcake. " Dave transformed into his buff form breaking out of the flamingo's hold and giving the orangutan an upper cut followed by a few punches before slamming him down on the bird. With the new advantage given to him, Dave flew over to Lemeiux sending her flying into a wall and did the same thing with her flamingo.
With the humans now secured, Song began to her effort to take them out of there, while sending a roar over to Scarlemange. Angered he turned over to Kipo and Leo.
" Time for one more gold statue. " He knocked Kipo aside and grabbed her father by the throat before getting up to help him out while changing her arms into paws.
At the same time another flamingo got slammed down into the ground along with it's rider. Up above in the air, Chris had finally gotten free from the flamingo's grasp on him, and started to climb up on the remaining flamingo before starting a boxing match with the gorilla who was on there. Both of then exchanging blows left and right before the gorilla snagged the silver teen in both of his arms. Rather avoiding getting crushed, Chris slammed his head into the ape making it stagger before kicking him off making it land right in the stands.
The silver teen sighed in relief which didn't last long once he spotted Kipo trying to fight Scarlemagne who was holding her father. Growling in frustration, he grabbed the reins of the flamingo and jerked them to the side making the bird fly over to the viewing balcony.
Now getting close enough, Chris came jumping down towards the Mandrill tackling him away from Kipo while also making him let go of Leo in the process. The mandrill grunted as he got up.
" Sorry, I interrupt!? " The silver teen questioned as Scarlemange snarled over at him. " Oh joy, now another one joins the party, un invited. Awfully rude. "
" Just like it ain't cool, to beat up on your family. "
" Tch, what? Your going to give me an a talk that'll change me? "
" No, first your ass needs to go down. " Chris replied as he ran up to start fighting with Kipo right behind him. While this was going on, Benson was screaming as he was still being held up high in air. But he spotted Song carrying the humans away meaning their mission so far was a success.
" All right! Whoo-hoo! " He then gasped seeing they were approaching a gold waterfall. " Uh, gus!? I'm gonna be a trophy in a few seconds! " Much to Benson's luck, his best pal Dave came flying in punching the Tarsier that was riding on the flamingo who still held onto the riel's making the bird go down and tore off the teens backpack. While landing, Benson made a last inch desperate attempt to try and save his backpack, however it was to late.
The backpack itself landed in the liquid gold.
" No! The anchor! " Benson yelled out as he, Dave and Wolf watched it sink into the gold burning away into a crisp. " It's gone...The anchors...gone... " He couldn't believe what was happening
" Get ready to meet the Jaguar! "
" Don't do it Kipo! " Wolf yelled out from bellow. " You'll be stuck! "
" What are you talking about!? " Chris questioned as he got himself up on his feet. " I...I...I lost her anchor! " Benson awnsered sadly with tears dripping out of his eyes.
Hearing this greatly amused Scarlemange. " Oh, I'll assume that's something you really, really need. "He said glancing over to Kipo and lunged over to them both but they ducked out of the way getting in front of Leo. " What a predicament. To save your precious humans, one of you must become a mute, one of us, forever. "
" Why does it have to be a choice? " Kipo questioned as they circled one another. " If humans and mutes worked together, the surface would be a better place. "
" That's not gonna be easy. " Chris chimmed in. " As long as others like him and Emilia exist, it won't happen. "
" Quite right my boy. And what you said Kipo sounds lovely. " Scarlemagne commented before waving his finger. " Tick-tock. Which one of you will remain stuck? "
" They won't need there Mega's to fight you. " A familar voice said making Scarlemagne turn around to see Wolf hitching a ride on Dave, who was holding Benson. The first thing she dud was jump landing on the mandrills face getting a hold and followed it up by jumping over him to rapidly stomp her feet on the ape and jumped back to her friends.
" Get'em little poundcake! " Wolf said commanding Dave who rushed forward only to get back sent flying. " Wolf come on! " Benson cried out as he and Wolf charged forward joining the fight. She rolled down while he was bashed into a wall before she jumped behind him and started pulling his hair and threw her down right near Kipo, Leo and Chris.
" I really miss Stalky right now! " Wolf exclaimed in frustration for not having her weapon. " Aw, what happened to Stalky? " Her question was interrupted by Scarlemagne who jumped into the air only for Chris to intercept him by jumping into the air and brought him to the floor, starting to punch him furiously.
" You know what tell me after! " Kipo exaclaimed as she watched Chris get thrown aside and went over to Kipo grabbing the female hybrid by the collar slamming her up against the wall.
" Enough Hugo! " Leo cried out grabbing his arm while Benson grabbed his other shoulder before easily tossing Benson aside and Leo at the wall. He grabbed him and slammed him onto the floor.
Chris roared as he tackled the mandrill grabbing his head to slam his face into the wall and did it again. He proceeded to give Scarlemagne a right hook in the stomach a few times until Scarlemagne grabbed him and put Chris in a headlock. He returned the favor and made his canines sharp biting the mandrills hand. While he cried out in pain, Chris started to punch the ape only for Scarlemagne to jump up and slam both fists on the teen making him grunt as he started to attack like the ape he was decking out on the male hybrid's back.
Kipo growled as her eyes became feline seeing Chris getting beaten. " Careful, now. No anchor... " Scarlemagne warned reminding the girl of the pinch she was in and laughed.
" You talk to much! " Chris said as he elbowed him in the stomach getting Scarlemagne off just as Dave came in and gave him one. From the stands everyone listened to the tussle that was going on in the viewing balcony.
One of the co leaders of the Scooter Skunks named Loretta turned to her partner Wheels. " Uh, should we...should we do something? "
" Nah. "
The Timber Cats were also watching until Troy spoke up. " We have to help them. Timbercats! "
" Yeah, I was just about to say that. " Yumyan confirmed as he did his war cry. " Yumyan owns you- "
" To Kipo and Chris! " Molly beat him to the punching brining out her axe and charged along with her kin and the three humans with them.
At the balcony Chris endured a solid hook the face panting heavily with sweat dripping down his brow with a little bit of blood to.
" Oh must we go on with this ridiculous game? " Scarlemagne questioned as he avoided a few punches from Chris. " Just give up! "
" No way in hell! " Chris replied as he landed a hit under his jaw making Scarlemagne stagger back a bit. " " You thinking have power over others will satisfy you and make your trouble go away!? Your mistaken! "
The mandrill shook his head making himself come back into focus. " That's why it's called survival of the fittest! Only the strong survive and those that are weak serve the strong! "
" Yeah, that's not how it works. " Wolf said from the side getting his attention seeing she had something he wanted. " You must not know us very well. "
" Put...down...my...crown... " Scarlemagne said with venom in his voice and with a smirk she replied. " No problem. " She dropped it much to the mandrills dismay as it fell into the liquid gold burning away as it sunk in.
" You've taken everything from me! " Scarlemagne yelled out in rage turning over to Kipo. " Is this what you were planning all along!? We're you only pretending to care!? "
" What? No! " Kipo said. " I only for real care! That's why I was hoping you'd do the right thing. you still can. "
" I built a kingdom from the ashes of humanity! " Scarlemagne rushed forward going over to the lever. " One way or another, you all will be a part of it! " Before he could Chris rushed up over to him grabbing his arms.
" And you could've done something great with this place! " Chris said as he struggled to keep his arms from moving. " But you only let your hatred and lust for power ruin it! You've got no one to blame but yourself! "
" I've worked to hard for this! " Scarlemagne said as he back headbutted Chris and grabbed his arm. " And I'll be damned if I'm gonna let some abomination get in my way! Be it family or friends, no one will get in my way! " He yelled as he threw Chris into the wall again and pushed the lever breaking it off.
When this happened, the gold flowing from the tree erupted pouring out gallons into the center of the colosseum, slowly starting to fill it up with more trails leaking inside. The ground started to shake causing Benson and Wolf to go down with Dave. Seeing this Kipo and Leo rushed over and were relieved to see they were okay but didn't pay enough attention to notice Scarlemagne sneak up behind them and pushed them off.
" Au revoir, Kipo! " The mandrill said as his family landed on top of Dave making the bug mold into his old form. At the stands, the Humming Bombers took off, while the other Mutes were starting to panic.
While Chris's blurry vision was starting to stabilize he saw Scarlemagne whistle for a Flamingo which flew over much to his convience. Getting up Chris rushed forward and jumped grabbing hold of one of the birds legs much to the mandrills frustration climbing up to start another fight.
With the rest of the group they were getting concerned seeing the gold was rising up. " We've got to get to higher ground! " Wolf said as they went over to a nearby ledge to try and climb. Much to their luck, the Timber Cats were there to help out.
" Take my ax! " Molly said leaning down to help them up.
On the flamingo, Chris and Scarlemagne were duking it out relentlessly with one another doing their best not to fall off.
" Is this what you wanted!? " Chris questioned as he punched the mandrill. " It matters not! " Scarlemagne replied back punching him. " I will build a new kingdom! Even better then this one! " The ape said as a loud explosion caught their attention and much to their luck, a lone stream of gold got one of the flamingo's wings making the mandrill loose control of the bird as it went down while Chris held on. While it crashed, Chris jumped off of it while Scarlemagne ended up crashing his head into the concrete seats knocking himself out.
Chris saw that everyone was going up, and he did the same. However he paused for a moment and looked back at his knocked out foe. With a loud growl of frustration and annoyance, he heaved the unconscious Mandrill over his shoulders with his paws quickly enough to get up to higher ground. The rest of the group rushed over to him, and even though they were surprised to see Scarlemagne with him, Leo went over to him and pat him on the shoulder nodding 'a thank you' to him. He and the group glanced down at the rising liquid gold.
" But how are we gonna get everyone out of here? " Wolf questioned, with Chris looking up to the tree and glanced over to Kipo who gained a look of determination. Both of them nodding.
" We can't save everyone. " Kipo spoke up. " But the Mega Jaguar and the Mega Tiger "
" What are you talking about? " Leo looked over to his daughter. " Kipo... "
" If we turn Mega, we can knock down that tree and stop the gold from rising any higher. "
" But we don't have your anchor. " Wolf said. " You won't be able to come back. "
" Kipo, you'll be a jaguar for the rest of your life. And Chris, you might've been able to turn back, but you might not be so lucky. "
" Please I can't loose you to. " Leo begged in desperation not wanting to loose the last of his family. But she could not have her mind changed. Seeing how this was going to end, Wolf hugged her, as did Benson, Leo and Dave.
While this happened, Chris spoke up. " Wait! " Everyone separated away from her while the silver teen sighed walking up to his girlfriend gently taking her hands and looked her straight in the eye." I want you to know, that matter what happens, even if we can never come back, if you can never come back...You've been more anything I could ever ask for. Since meeting you, my life has gotten so much better... " His voice sounded like it was on the verge of breaking, but he calmed down feeling Kipo put a hand on his cheek crying tears mixed with both sadness and little bit of joy.
" Chris...I love you... " The silver teen smiled as he held her hand. " I love you too. " Both of them leaned forward, to have most likely they first and very last kiss. Both of them separated, their eyes closed before they snapped open becoming feline.
Within minutes, both Mega Tiger and Jaguar appeared both releasing a mighty roar as they ran through the stands, jumping out to get over to the tree. Once there, both giant felines started to put in all there strength. Both of them grunting as they continued to push, Kipo roared out and much to their luck Song had just came back. Jumping over, the Mega Monkey joined in there effort to push the tree.
" I didn't think it'd end this way! " Lorreta said to her partner. " Uh, yeah. I don't think anyone did. " Her fellow scooter skunk replied back.
" Timbercats... " Yumyan spoke up raising up his axe. " It's been an honor. " Using the bottoms of their axes, the lumber jack felines started tapping the ground together in unison.
Back with the three mega's it seemed that efforts were starting to pay off as the roots of the tree were starting to come out. While pushing Kipo, heard the screams of everyone inside the colosseum making her more determined while not noticing cracks were starting to appear on the tree. As Song kept pushing, one spot a large amount of gold leaked out making the mega monkey back screeching in pain for what happened to her hand.
At the same time, a small amount of gold started getting onto Chris who only grunted in pain and kept pushing on. Kipo meanwhile was doing everything she could, but didn't have enough strength she kept trying. The silver tiger roared gaining her attention with Wolf calling out to both of the megas.
" Kipo! Chris! " Suddenly for some reason, both Kipo and Chris's eyes glowed brightly. And something started happening to them, they started to change and grow bigger in size.
Kipo's tail began to grow longer with two other tails sprouting out, she gained two more legs, the tips of her eyes extended out and running down her back was a dark magneta fur stripe.
The same thing started happening to Chris, he grew in size, and he gained six more tails, which grew out longer, he gained another set of ears, became more pointed, the two front fangs on his upper jaw grew larger going down and finally was massive black mow hawk styled fur stripe going down his back. Both of them had finally become full Megas.
After fully transforming they gave off even more powerful roars that shook the ground itself and pouched up against the tree trying to finish what they started leaving everyone baffled in shock from what they witnessed, the roots of the tree were slowly coming out. Song roared out in determination going up, to the tree adding in her strength.
Finally after much effort, and display of strength, the tree was finally knocked down, and the gold had stopped rising much to everyone's relief as they started cheering.
The sounds of growling could be heard, they all turned Kipo. Wolf knew something was up the moment she roared. " She's trying to turn back...She can't... " As she continued trying, Song roared out as well, while Chris rubbed up against her. The tiger was trying it's best to comfort the jaguar.
" I don't think Chris can either... " Benson said sadly.
" Isn't there anyway to turn them back? " Wolf asked but Leo only shook his head no, tears starting to leak from the corners of his eyes, and all they could was make their way up to try and comfort the hybrids.
As of right now Chris had just opened up his eyes, all around him was mostly grey, the whole area was, and all around was some sort of white mist all around him. He looked down to see that he was standing on what appeared to be water? He didn't understand this, at all. None of this made any sense. One minute he was a Mega and now he was here?
A light growl was heard. " Huh? " He turned around and was faced to face with inner tiger who was looking down at him. He only sighed taking this as a sign that was now going to remain as a Mega for the rest of his life, and that he was never gonna able to return back to human. Looking up at the tiger he couldn't help but just ask. " So...What now? "
" You already should know that anwser... " A voice said, one that Chris recognized all to well. He turned around and gasped in surprise, the clouds of fog started to move around and started taking shape becoming outlined. Becoming that of a tiger.
" Father? " The clouds nodded as they soon became the actual animal itself. " Father... " Before he could go any further Khan raised his right paw telling him to stop which he reluctantly did.
" I...I don't understand... "
" I do not have much time my son... " Khan said. " Listen well. You must change back. "
" But how? I knew the full risk of what could happen and I'm paying for it. So how could I change back now? "
" Are you doubting yourself? " The tiger questioned. " That is not the child I raised. "
After a moment of silence Chris snapped back at him. Clearly this was something he wasn't expecting to happen to him, but this moment alone was more then enough to make something inside of him speak. " Then what I supposed to do then!? Do you expect me to just listen, after you were gone!? Do you not understand how much I've had go through!? How hard it was to be alone for so many years! "
The tiger only lowered down it's gaze. " I know...I've witnessed your hardships. " He raised up his head. " Chris, I told you before, that I would be with you even if you couldn't see me. " The tiger said before it changed shape taking on Khan's human form. " But now, you have others to call your own. The tiger is one with you, representing the beast, but the tiger is also you, you represent your humanity also a man. Now to anwser your question, you can return back through your bond. "
" Bond? " Chris tilted his head in confusion. " I don't understand... " His eyes then widened in realization. " Wait, your implying what I have Kipo is what's going to help? "
" I didn't say that. You did. " Khan chuckled before turning around and started to walk off.
" W-wait! " Khan paused turning over to his son. " I really miss you dad. I miss your lessons, I miss everything that we did together. I just wanted you to know that. "
For the first time if Chris was sure his father smiled. " I know. You have a bright future ahead of you boy. But instead of wasting time with me, go to her now. She needs you. " With that said he walked off before dispersing into his fog once again. Once he did, Chris looked up to the tiger in front of him. It only motioned it's head over to some sort of light.
Back in reality, the group watched as Chris walked up in front of Kipo and gently pressed his forehead up against hers.
" What's he doing? " Dave asked in confusion as everyone watched on, as both felines closed their eyes.
Kipo had just woken up, in some sort of weird place of her own. Almost everything was either pink of purple and all around her was a pink mist of some sort. Getting up she looked all over around in confusion, before flinching upon hearing a light roar in the distance followed by a growl that sounded very close by. Suddenly something loomed over her, glancing down at the water surface she stood on, Kipo saw a reflection with two glowing purple eyes.
Afterwards she turned around and was now face to face with her inner beast. It was literally just inches away from her face. She felt it's breath, the feline exhaled before it shoved Kipo forward knocking her on the ground. Much to her displeasure, her inner mega was starting to show off it's teeth and started making it's way towards her.
Seeing where this was going, the only thing Kipo could do was just run. Or so it seemed, when another roar was heard grabbing the mega jaguars attention. She looked over to where it came from, much to her shock and surprise it was Chris's Mega Tiger beast showing it's fangs telling the other feline to back off.
" A tiger? " She gasped upon seeing who had just emerged from the fog seeing the silver tigers human self. " Chris? Chris! " Without hesitation the female hybrid ran over to him giving him a tight hug, she couldn't help but be very happy to see him.
" But..How? " Kipo broke the hug and backed up while the in the background her jaguar was in a stare off with Chris's tiger. " How are you even here? "
" I don't really know... " Chris shrugged his shoulders. " I just...followed the advice of an old tiger. "
" Huh? "
Chris smiled seeing her confusion. " I saw my father. "
" What!? How is that even possible!? He's gone, isn't he? " Chris couldn't help but put a hand over his heart still bearing the same smile. " I guess when he said, he'd be with me, I guess he wasn't joking. "
" That is so cool... " Kipo whispered. " What did he say? "
" Well, he said I could-no. He said we could turn back. "
" How? "
" According to him, through our bond. "
" Our bond? "
" Yeah...And I think I know what he means, do you? " Kipo smiled hearing this and nodded. " You know somethin'...I never thought I'd be doing this... "
" What help save the day? "
" Well yeah. " Chris crossed his arms giving her a smirk. " I bet you'd say that to every guy that crazy enough to do it. "
She chuckled at his remark. " Only the cute ones...But I need to know, Chris, do you really love me? "
" I do. Why do you sound like I made it up? "
" I just... " She rubbed her arm nervously. " I just wanted to be sure. The reason I said that was because of the heat of the moment, and now I'm sure. "
" Well, I'm glad to hear that. " Chris wrapped an arm around her shoulder sighing a bit content and looked up in the sky, for some odd reason random memories started to play, such as Dave trying to fool the Newton Wolves that Mandu was his mate, and Chris and Kipo's time at Rat Land for her birthday.
" I sure came a long way from being an average... " Kipo said as she smiled seeing her first connect with Mandu at the abandoned school and hugging up on Wolf for the first time.
" You did, we all did, me, Benson, Dave, and Wolf. Mandu included of course. " Chris said as he watched the memories of when he first met Kipo, or rather when she first knocked herself out and then bumped into his head again at his old house, before it shifted showing him and his friends rocking at Cactus town, jumping on Peirre through the Valley of Dogs before we see the two singing karaoke at Wolf's old place.
They both looked back to see the Jaguar had just turned the other way before walking off dispersing into mist, and the same thing happened to the Tiger. " So? Ready to go back? "
" Yeah, let's not keep them waiting. " He anwsered before Kipo blushed a bit, and much to his surprise, he brought him in for another kiss just as their hair was being blown up into the air.
Back in reality, both the mega jaguar and tigers eyes opened, roaring away before they suddenly morphed back into their human forms much to everyone surprise.
Chris turned over to face them. " What'd we miss? " Instantly, the rest of the group ran over to hug them, everyone was beyond relived to see that they were back to normal and a few tears of joy were let loose at the same time.
" Well that was super scary! Am I right? " Kipo asked as they broke apart earning a look flat expression from Chris. " Really? "
" What? It was scary wasn't it? "
" Wait, am I the only one who's confused? " Dave spoke up. " What was that anchor stuff all about? We spent a lot of time on that! "
" There each's others anchor Dave! " Benson said happily clasping his hands. " They're each other's anchors. "
" Aw...I like that. " The bug's mood changed. " That's so sweet. "
" Eh, it's a bit...complicated. But I'll tell you all later. " Chris said figuring he'd save the part talking to his deceassed father for later. There already a lot of drama for the last few days so they could use a break.
Kipo turned over to Song, walking up to her. " We did it mom. " The monkey happily hummed. " Together. " She felt a hand on her shoulder, belonging to her dad.
" And if me and Chris can turn back, so can you. We'll figure this out. " Song cooed a bit and nodded her head. Behind them Chris was rubbing his hands nervously, Benson noticed this and smiled putting a hand on the male hybrid's back.
" Go on. You got this. " Benson whispered. " Right now? " Chris whispered back.
" Yes right now, you technically did your girlfriend in front of her dad. " Chris blushed a bit hearing this. " It was the heat of the moment! "
" And like they say, 'no time like the present'. Go on! " He said before he and Wolf gave him a light push putting Chris on the spot. Looking back, Benson gave him two thumbs up telling him had this.
Chris cleared his throat nervously grabbing their attention. Chris rubbing the back of his head. " I know this bad timing and we haven't gotten to know one another like other people usually would considering all the stuff that's happened...But your both cool with me dating your daughter right? "
Kipo looked up to Leo shrugged his shoulders. " I'm fine with it. How about you? " He asked looking up at Song who merely leaned down to Chris smiling and petted him. " I'll take that as a yes. "
After everything calmed down, The Mutes all went back to their homes, and after a quick trip, they secured Scarlemagne in kitty litter cage.
" Are you sure you're Ok with all of us coming back to Timbercat Village? " Kipo asked Yuman who stood next to Molly with two other cats in the back.
" Anything for you either one of you. Kipo, Summoner of Mega Jaguar. " He chuckled lightly at what he said. " I always knew you had cat in ya." Yumyan turned over to the silver teen smiling. " Same for you Chris, Summoner of Mega Tiger. And knowing your dad, if he was here, he'd be proud of you right now. "
Chris smiled at that comment. " Yeah... " With those words said the cats began to haul off the mandrill who kept his gaze on both hybrids.
" You could've killed me...yet you spared my life...You could've escaped...But you were willing to get stuck as Mega's...for a colosseum of mutes? " Scarlemagne was beyond baffled by the turn of events as he was carried off.
From behind, Leo put a hand on Kipo's shoulder. " You were right. " She said sadly to her father. " It doesn't mean it doesn't hurt. "
" But she still tried to at least." Chris chimed in. " That's gotta count for something, even if it didn't work out. "
" Yeah, that too. That is a good point. " Leo admitted.
" Dad! " They all turned over to Troy who ran over to his father Roberto giving him a hug while Mandu ran back into Kipo's arms. However there was one big issue.
" Uh-oh. " Kipo, Leo and Chris walked over to Roberto. " Where's everyone else? "
" Ho, boy. " Roberto said nervously making Chris pinch his nose. " Just tell what happened. "
" Dr. Emilia intercepted us in the tunnels. She convinced them all to follow her. She has some research notebook, and she says can reverse the mutation. "
" If Emilia has that...She'll end all Mutes... " Leo said in a fearful tone knowing full well it was the truth.
Chris scoffed lightly seeing how the mood changed. " That, doesn't change a thing. " Everyone turned over to him. " If were able to do all this, and stop Scarlemagne, then we can do this. We can't quit now, plus she won't be able to do anything for a while, not with the little gift I gave her. "
" What gift? " Kipo was confused and Wolf anwsered. " Chris broke her arm. " Hearing this earned a look from Kipo. He merely raised his hands in defense.
" I could've done worse, I toned it down. But is that really important right now? "
" You know what, no, it's not and Chris is right. " She said to the group. " Were gonna stop her. And were gonna do it, together. " Kipo said as her eyes became feline making Chris chuckle in amusement.
" And if she thinks were gonna go down without a fight, then she's wrong. " After saying those words his eyes also became feline.
To be continued
Okay, yeah, yeah, I skipped a few important scenes and stuff, but that's perfectly fine. Because right now, marks the end of season 2 and we get to move onto season 3. And I'm sure a lot of you people are pleased with how 'somethings turned out'.
Also if you like to check out more stuff, then hop on over to Mysterious Magic, chapter 14 is up.
Now replying back to reviewers
Fan
1. Stalky is broken. 2. Yes she did. 3. Yes it di.
Guest#2
Well happy late birthday.
Review dude 357
Happy to hear your enjoying this story and I'll try and read yours when I have the chance.
Mangocatx3
1. Yeah, I guess. 2. I wouldn't claim myself to being the best, I started out crappy. And in Chris Tucker's words, Rush Hour 2. "And god damn! " 3. Eh, that's fine.
guest#1
Here you go.
ROCuevas
Thank you.
Spiral-Voltron-Zero0Q1
Well happy to give you more and now that the stakes are up, knowing Chris he'll find a way.
LoneWolf427x2 Chapter 19 & 20.
Lowenthall. 20. Happy to hear.
Karsap
Your welcome and again, sorry. Hope you liked this chapter.
Marbled Gold
Yep me too. And hope you come back from the trenches, just keep a clear head you'll be fine, just long as you don't stress yourself out.
DJ-ZombieX3
1. Eh? What? 2. I do and I still consider them. But I mostly got my own plans. 3. Doctor Evil: "How about no!" I'll cross that episode when I get to start writing it.
gabeherndon308
Oh yeah, and he gave some to a certain at first duche bag.
avengersendgame426
Oh yes he will decide. As for background music, sorry none this time and hope you liked the chapter itself.
