As soon as they left to the other room, I jumped up on the couch exactly where Chandler had been sitting earlier. There was something in his scent that made me like him, hmmmm have to think on that one later on, now, I have to get the couch comfortable for me. I then proceeded to move around and rake my fingernails over the area I wanted to lay down on. I finally got a spot just right and lay down and fell fast asleep. Or I tried to sleep but the moans and grunts from the other room kept me awake, I then sighed and I cut out the noise and fell asleep.
Later That Night
Three hours later….
"CHANDLER!" (Man Monica's voice was HIGH) "GET YOUR BUT OUT HERE NOW! AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS MUTT OF YOURS!"
Chandler came out of the bathroom wearing only a towel, "Monica, why do I have the feeling that when he does something that you don't like he is going to be my dog, but when he does something good, he is going to be yours?"
Monica pointed to where I was laying, "I want him off MY sofa BEFORE he scratches the rest of it up, NOW!" (Oh, my claws. I forgot how sharp they are.)
Chandler just sighed and shook his head. "Come on Rocky, get down." He took me by the collar and pulled me down. He didn't have to pull hard.
Monica pulled her robe even closer and spoke in a very soft voice, (right then and there I should have known that I was really in trouble), " Chandler, I want you to get on the telephone and call every single person that you know and ask them if they want a dog." (I am REALLY in trouble. I mean T-R-O-U-B-L-E!)
"Monica, come on. It can be….." Chandler was then cut off.
"What,? Replaced? Chandler, let me put it this way. Either the dog goes or your NEW bed will be the couch." Monica declared.
"Monica, he is only a puppy. Besides, he can be trained .(Hey, speak for yourself buddy)." Chandler went over to hug her, she pushed him away.
"Chandler, I will not have that dog messing up my apartment. IF the dog stays fine. Here are the new rules, He stays only in this area of the apartment (I can live with that one, I guess), He will NOT get on the furniture (Only when they are around, otherwise, what they don't know won't hurt them), HE will eat the dry dog food that was bought for him (I'd rather starve!), YOU will take him to obedience school (More than likely, from what I have already observed, Chandler will take me to the park), he WILL be trained (That is what she thinks, I will end up training YOU guys), HE will not chew anything (Wasn't planning on it, just make sure to feed me some good food), and if you don't do that or don't find a place for him to live, then I hope you thorghly enjoyed yourself tonight (why do I have a feeling that poor Chandler is in for it?), because you WILL NOT touch me EVER AGAIN! (ewwww…the ULTIMATE threat!)" With that Monica stalked into the bedroom and slammed the door, a couple of minutes later the door reopened and she threw out a pillow and blanket. She then slammed the door and locked it.
Chandler then sighed picked up the pillow and blanket and fixed his bed on the couch. He then looked at me, "Listen, Rocky, I am sorry, but she is right. (no, Chandler, don't say it!) I think that I ought to find you a better home (I like it here, just fine). I mean wouldn't you like a big yard to run around in (I have the park that I lead you to) Kids to play with (Joey and Phoebe serve me well enough). Rocky, she is right it would be best if you got a new home. (But I already choose you guys out) I mean I really don't like dogs. (So? I don't like humans) But it is strange, you are a dog I like. (It is strange for me as well, YOU are the ONLY human I trust.) Oh well. See you tomorrow." Chandler then sighed, and lay down on the couch and started to fall asleep.
I then half sighed and half whined, Chandler then absently patted my head. "Don't worry, Rocky. It will look brighter in the morning." He then clutched the blanket tighter and fell asleep. I couldn't sleep, it wasn't fair! I finally made a connection with a human and it turns out that he is going to ditch me, well I will find a way to stay! Later on, I jumped up on the couch and positioned myself around his legs and soon fell asleep.
Next morning
"CHANDLER!" (Oh no, now I wonder what Monica is yelling about this time?) "Get that dog off my sofa and take him out!"
Chandler sat up looking at me, I was laying part way on his legs, "Mon, it is kinda early."
"I just cleaned up a mess he left. (oh yeah, that was from the last night that you guys locked me in the bedroom) Now get up and WALK him! (Or more like I lead him)" She then threw his clothes at him. Chandler then grumbled, got off the sofa and got dressed. He then took me out.
Once outside, we walked around for a bit, after I headed the call, we went back inside. Once inside we walked up to the apartment. We walked inside, Monica was sitting at the table with the 'telephone pole' that I 'got' or took care of yesterday.
"Chandler, Richard was telling me an interesting story of what Rocky did to him yesterday" (Yup, that was me!). Monica looked down at me with a frown on her face that clearly said that she didn't like me. (Oh, come on! He doesn't belong here. HE is upsetting Chandler, WHO belongs here!) "You were there, Chandler, tell me what happened."
Chandler looked at me with pity, "I guess he needed to use the restroom." (A little trick, I can do it at will…hehehe)
Richard looked at Monica, "What did I tell you? (tattle tale) I also asked around about that dog . (Uh, Oh) He is wanted not only by animal control (The Bastards!), but also by the authorities (Hey they can't prove nothing!). They have linked him to numerous dog bites, dog fights and other disturbances. (hey, I didn't bite anyone who didn't deserve it, the fights were brought on by other dogs invading MY territory, and well those other disturbances, I mean I had to eat, and well those cute female dogs were in heat! I just couldn't turn them down, they were begging for it! So what that their owners didn't like it. I mean when they want it, they will get it! From me, more than likely! Hey, it is MY territory!) There is even an award out for his capture." Richard then smiled smugly. (I don't like where this is going. He is WAY too happy for my own peace of mind.)
"I just took him to the vet, and he says there is nothing wrong with him." Chandler defended me. (Thanks Chandler)
Monica sighed, "Chandler, it is just not that. I think we had better turn him in. I am sure that animal control can find him a new home." (But I am happy here)
"You KNOW that they will put him down. You said it yourself earlier, his is ONLY a puppy." Chandler was reaching the end of his rope. I walked up next to him and leaned up against him. (Thanks pal)
"It will be for the best." Richard said simply. (You are ONLY doing this because you don't like me and Chandler)
"For who, Richard? For me and Monica or for you?" (Yup, he gets it.) Chandler asked crossing his arms.
"It doesn't matter, I already called animal control, Chandler. You see I care about Monica." Richard sat back and smirked. (JERK! Chandler cares about her MORE than you ever will. You ONLY care about her because she is a possession that YOU want.)
Chandler looked over to Monica, "Mon?" (Awwwww….no Chandler! Stand up for not only me, but for your self as well!)
"I told him to call, Chandler." Monica softly said as she looked down at her coffee cup. (Crap!)
Chandler opened his mouth to say something and instead took me by the leash that was still attached to the collar and we left the apartment.
For about half an hour we walked around we finally ended up walking down to the park and sat at the bench where he first fed me at. He looked out into space pained, as I looked at him, I then put my right paw on his left knee. (Come on Chandler, I know that you can do something to make this right) Finally, he ran his hands through my hair and looked at me with sad eyes.
"You know, I didn't want this to happen to you, right?" Chandler asked in a quiet voice. He then hugged me and then took my collar off and pushed me away. "Good luck, Rocky. GO on now, GET!" Seeing that I wouldn't leave. "Come on Rocky, if you don't leave, then they will take you and put you to sleep. I usually don't care about dogs, but with you, you are not just a dog." (Chandler you are not just an annoying human to me either. That is why I can't leave you)
"Chandler, I am so sorry." Monica had come up behind him. She hugged him from behind before kissing him.
"Sorry, for what Mon? Sorry about what you have done to Rocky, sorry about you making a decision like this without talking to me, yet again? What is it this time?" Chandler spat out. (That is right Chandler, stand up and be heard!)
"Chandler…." Monica began.
"No look Monica. For the first time in my life I found a dog that I can relate to. And now this." He sat there and patted me. I didn't move, make a sound or anything. He was batting for me, a long shot that I am.
Richard then came up with a man in uniform, "This is Officer Johnson, he will take him to the pound."
Officer Johnson then started to put something around my neck, Chandler stopped him. "I want to adopt him. And I will pay any fines that are levied against him." (Oh, thank you Chandler!)
"WHAT!?!" Everyone screamed out, it seemed that they were surprised.
"Uh, you want this dog?" Officer Johnson stuttered out.
Chandler smiled, "I most certainly do. Where do I have to go and pay the fines at and what kind of fines are they?"
"Uh, you are sure about the dog, sir?" The animal control officer asked again, not quiet believing what he heard the first time or if he heard it right.
Chandler shook his head yes and started to put the collar back on my neck. I did something that I have never done before in my life, I went up and licked him in the face.
Officer Johnson smiled, "Well…..I think all you have to do is to come to the human society and to the city hall and get the paperwork done and get the fines paid. Then you have to register him and get him a license. It shouldn't be much, I don't think. Personally, I actually don't believe half of those tales about him after meeting him." He then patted me. He then took the dog catchers leash and left. (Yup, it will work out after all!)
Chandler turned to Richard, "Now what were you doing at the apartment anyway?" Chandler had a good hold of me, fearing I might do a repeat of what I did to the 'beanpole' yesterday and with good reason too, because I would be more than glad to.
Richard then replied, "Well….I stopped by to ask if you two would join me and my daughter and son-in-law for dinner next Saturday night, a celebration. My daughter Michelle is pregnant, again."
Chandler sighed and shook his head. Monica looked at him carefully, "You know what Richard? Chandler is right. I am married now and well….it wouldn't be right and it would feel very weird. So no."
"Fine then. I tried to help with the dog problem. Next time I won't." Richard stated grumpily.
"Richard, I do NOT want to see you anywhere around the apartment! You don't belong there. She is NOT your wife!" Chandler exclaimed, crossing his arms. Richard huffed and pouted off.
"Chandler!" Monica almost screamed out.
"Why not Mon, you made some pretty important decisions over the last couple of days without my say. So now I am calling that favor you owe me." Chandler said simply. (Whoa, having me around you has helped!)
"Chandler! He is an old friend of mine!" Monica cried out.
"Wrong. HE is your OLD, as in dating back to the dark ages, boyfriend! I am your husband, Monica! And I think that I have the right to have a say about who comes in OUR home and who doesn't! And I won't have him in OUR home. And we are both to be involved in the decision making process from now on." (Way to go Chandler!)
"Chandler, uh……" Before Monica could continue.
"No, more Monica. You really hurt me when you don't ask my opinion about anything that important. From now on we both talk EVERYTHING over. In short WE are a team. We work together, and that includes decisions as well."
Chandler then bent down and patted me again. "Well…you have been out long enough, Rocky. Let's go on home." Chandler then looked at Monica, "We can talk more in depth about this when we arrive."
When we arrived home, Chandler asked Joey if he could look after me, him and Monica had some important decisions to make. Joey put those annoying birds in one of the rooms and shut the doors. And for the rest of the afternoon we played together. Right about midway, Phoebe came in and also played with us. These two are like kids, themselves. In short, it looks as though Chandler and Monica have some ready made kids, already.
A little later Phoebe and Joey were both reading from an obedience training book and trying to get me to do some of those tricks in the book. (Like that would EVER happen.)
"Alright, Rocky. Now 'SIT'!" Phoebe demanded trying to push my hind end down on the floor, I locked my legs. (I am MY OWN master!)
"No, Phoebes, let's try another way. I think he doesn't know what the word sit is. I think we should show him." Joey reasoned aloud. (Right, I KNOW that I don't look that stupid) Joey and Phoebe started to sit, saying 'SIT' the whole time. Quiet amusing, really all I did was stand there and watched the entertainment. It was during this time that Chandler and Monica walked in apparently done with their talk for the time being and stood there watching the whole thing with looks of amusement on their faces. I went and stood next to them and we all watched very curious at what they were doing.
Joey stopped what he was doing and walked over to where we were, followed by Phoebe.
Chandler looked at them with a glint in his eye, "Are you kids practicing for the egg laying Olympics or what?" (Good one, Chandler! But I would have said a new type of exercise routine.)
Joey just answered, "No, man. We are trying to teach Rocky a few tricks." He then looked thoughtful, "Hey, shouldn't we enter the Chick in the egg laying competition?" (Let me guess, you keep him around for mere diversion reasons, right?)
"No Joey, I don't think that the chick would do all that well, I mean only female chickens lay. Besides with all that competition I think that would be too much for him." Phoebe answered back knowingly. (Uh, let me guess she is the smarter of the two. Right?)
"So, what were you two trying to teach him?" Monica asked. (Where do I begin?)
"Well, we thought by showing him how to do those he might learn them better." Joey confessed. (Well… I learned where I can go if things get boring and I am in need of some entertainment of watching Joey and Phoebe tricks)
Phoebe then brought up a different topic, "What were you guys discussing?"
"We are going to keep Rocky, but…." Chandler was then cut off by Monica. (Whoooo-Hooooo!)
"Chandler is going to clean up after him and take him to the vet and for walks. Rocky is HIS dog." Monica stated a fact. (Well… uhmmmm, that is where we differ on our theories of who owns who.)
Just then there was a knock at the door. Joey answered it. There stood a girl out there holding five pizzas. (Uh oh, I recognize her. She was the one I stole a pizza from last week. *SIFF* And it smelled like that pizza I had. *SNIFF, SNIFF* Hmmmmm….it IS the pizza from last week! OH, HEAVEN!)
The girl handed the pizzas to Joey who took them to the counter and sat them down. "Uh, that will be $74.93." The girl read from a slip of paper.
Joey turned toward Chandler, "Uh, Chandler…." (Oh, so he is both the smart one as well as the one to go to when in trouble and if something is needed)
Chandler groaned, "Why am I not even surprised?" He then reached for his check book and wrote a check, and gave the girl a tip. The others started tearing into the pizzas. Just what I wanted to do.
"Uh, thanks, Mr. Bing." Just then she noticed me looking at the pizzas with undoubtedly a hungry look on my face. "HEY, that was the dog that stole a pizza of yours from me last week!" (Uh, I prefer to think of it as borrowing, or better yet a lifelong loan.) "He snuck up to the delivery car, grabbed it while my back was turned and ran off with it."
Chandler and the girl looked at me. (What? I was hungry! I mean it is such a good pizza!)
Finally Chandler sighed, "Do you have any extra pizzas left over that I could buy off of you?" (Chandler what are you doing?)
The girl frowned, "Uh, yes sir. I have three." (OK. And that is how relevant?)
Chandler then took some money out, "How much for all of them?"
"Uh, I don't know." She looked at Chandler like he was nuts or something. (Hey! NO ONE can think that about him! Except me.)
"How about $38?" Chandler asked. (You are getting more pizzas! That means more food left over, and that means more food for me! Chandler YOU are a GENIUS!)
She then smiled, "Deal, I will go and get them!" She then turned and left, returning with them a bit later. He gave her the money and she left. After she left Rachel and Ross came in and started eating as well as everyone. And me being me, I snuck off one of the 'Joey specials', Joey wasn't too pleased about that. But he got over it. Just as soon as I found one of his missing tapes.
"Ohhhhh….it is my favorite missing episode of Baywatch!" Joey exclaimed happily. "I LOVE you Rocky!" He then hugged me tightly. (Me you to, Joey. Now let up so I can BREATHE!)
Besides three of the pizzas we already had, being the Joey specials, there was also a vegetarian, and a cheese those were the ones that 'we' ordered, the others consisted of another cheese, a meat lovers, and a supreme. We all ate good that night. Of course It looks as though Chandler was true to his word about the food thing. Let's just say I have never been so full before, ever. Although, it looked as though I might have to fight Joey for the leftovers, tomorrow. On that note, I am NOT surprised.
Later on that night, Chandler was in Monica's good graces again, so he slept in their room. The door was cracked a bit so for a while I didn't get much sleep that night because of the noises they were making. Finally, I was able to fall asleep.
I slept pretty good, until I heard a noise. It wasn't that loud, just a scratch or two, then the door knob was being jiggled, finally the door opened as far as it would go, stopped by the chain. (Uh, oh! Better inform Chandler!)
I got up off the sofa and slipped quietly navigating the dark room into Chandler and Monica's bedroom. (Hey, Chandler, buddy. Better wake up. Something is wrong.) I tried nudging Chandler, when he didn't respond, I licked him, he woke up and pushed me away, I then jumped on him. Now that woke him and Monica up at once.
"Wha…., Rocky? GET DOWN!" Chandler moaned and pushed me off. (But Chandler, buddy…..) Just then we all heard the chain give way. Chandler and Monica jerked even more awake and looked at each other.
Just then a dark clothed figure ran in, pointing a gun at Chandler and Monica. Luckily, he didn't see me, yet.
"Get up! MOVE!" The threatening figure yelled out. Monica and Chandler had no choice. But to move, they both got up carefully out of bed, Chandler moved in front of Monica. I knew that Chandler was going to protect his mate, no matter the cost. And I was going to protect the BOTH of them, no matter the cost to me!
"Living room, NOW!" The dark clothed man yelled again. Chandler and Monica both walked out only wearing their PJ's, followed by the intruder. I silently ended up being the end of the odd train. (NO WAY was this prep going to hurt either one of them!)
The jerk had his gun aimed at Chandler. "After I get rid of you, you are all mine." He looked at Monica with a sneer on his face. I softly padded to where I was almost in between the prep and my 'family'. He still didn't see me.
"Now, say goodbye to each other…" The jerk sneered. He then cocked the gun, aimed it at Chandler, and it was then that I made my move. It all happened so fast and yet everything else seemed to be going in slow motion.
I first growled, and then leaped right at the man. He screamed and I heard a shot ring out and then I felt a pain in my shoulder. I didn't concentrate on the pain. I focused on the man that I knocked down and me biting him. Right then the lights came on and I heard Chandler's voice as well as Monica and Joey. At first I could hear them well enough, but then everything was starting to get strange, the voices were becoming distorted and the everything was blurry. And then blackness and then finally nothing, no pain and then………..
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I will try and get the next part written sometime within the week.