"Surprises, surprises, we're getting surprises, to protect ourselves from the bad bad evil girls!" sand Tunes, making up the words and melody as she went along.

The other girls walked behind her sighing but knowing that once she started she'd never stop. As they approached the boys lodging house they were thrilled to see the guys outside waiting for them.

"Skittery, please shut her up!" yelled Tinker

Skittery walked over to Tunes putting an arm around her "Heya Tunesy me dear"

Tunes switched to a new song

" OoOoOoO Skittery love, Skittery love, I need you oh how I need your love" she sang pulling him close to her and giving him a kiss.

"Thank god!" exclaimed Quipster taking a seat next to Mush.

"I don't get it" said Mush confusedly "she has a beautiful voice.

Quipster looked at him lovingly "Mushy honey, have I told you how smart you are, today?"

"No" he smiled awaiting a compliment.

Quipters loving look switched to one of mockery "Good"

"Ok, dats enough you two" said Jack handing the knives of to the girls. "now this is the protection I was talkin about for youse goils"

"But, where we gonna keep 'em?" asked Stress

"I'm happy you asked that question, ya see" began Jack moving to Stress to demonstrate. "This is a specially made ladies knife, see dis loop on da blade covah? That's so it can be attached to a gartah or somethin and you can keep 'em on yer leg." Jack moved his hand to Stress' leg.

Quirky looked upset "but that means we gotta wear--"

"Skirts!" said Jake cutting off his girlfriends whining.
*********************Meanwhile*******************************

"C'mon girls, keep up!" shouted Briar to the rest of her group, lagging behind her.

The girls were all dressed nicely but provocatively. They had been walking quite some time when they finally reached their destination, The Bronx. They heard some scattered catcalls and rude remarks which is just what they were hoping for. These girls were on the prowl for young, strong, virile boys. It was all a part of Briars brilliant plan. Briar looked at the girls, double checking their make-up and attire. Satisfied she took a deep breath, put on a bright smile and led her girls over to a group of boys hanging around smoking cigars.

"Why hello boys" smiled Briar batting her eyelashes.

A tall muscular boy with jet black walked over to her "How ya doin today ladies? Anthin we can help you'se wit?"

"Yes actually" answered Briar sweetly.

"If you boys would be kind enough to help us out with a little task." said Aki playfully winking at a boy who was obviously staring at her.

"Yes, you boys look absolutely perfect, strong and intelligent" added Pisky

"not to mention handsome" said Princess seductively.

"Well, I think we can help you lovely ladies out, can't we boys?" said the lead boy grabbing Briars hand.

The rest of the boys quickly agreed, grabbed one of the girls and followed their leader.