Sorry humans...I've just been kind of down lately....I just can't get that vision of Sullivan holding me and throwing me through that door. Oh! It hurts me so to remember this all.....Of course I only know a few that have been in similar situations....Still....I can't get that vision out of my mind. What am I talking about this for?! Its pointless!....Anyhow, I'm referring to myself as "Me" instead of using my name.

A Banished Mate

For hours I seemed to sleep. Oh....I haven't slept like this for a long time. But my rest was short lived, for my mind had dreams. I dreamt that one moment....the one with Sullivan tossing me through that deviled door....I could just see myself being thrown through there. Oh....why did they do that! I knew me and Sullivan were rivals, but did he really have to do that! What did I do wrong!

I started making my dream become an out-load one. I started speaking out load and making small movements. I could hear a voice through my moving-about.

Voice: Randall!

I was still asleep.....

Voice: Randall!

Then I burst awake, a little yelp of pain from my tail came, setting my body back down from the small jolt. It was then that I was now in reality......a place I do not like to be in now. I could see myself being tossed through that door again by the unmerciful Sullivan! But I woke up when that dream had become too strong, by my own fear of the remembrance and the sound of Dangos voice. I was still on the floor of my metal cage when I awoke, sweat running down my face. I looked around for any sign that my banishment had been a dream too. But no.....there I was, laying there, trying to get the dream out of my mind. Luckily, Dango pushed me out of the thought. He was on all of his arms and legs, which were four totaled, looking at me with much worry on his face.

Dango: Oh jeez mate you ok!?

I coughed a bit from the sudden wake up, but spoke softly so my neck wouldn't feel over-worked....

Me: I'm fine....

Dango looked at me in a strange way, as knowing that I was lying.

Dango: Cop out Randall....

He did know....well, there wasn't much I could say in defense. So instead, I just decided to go to the truth. I never really was good at telling the truth, but it seemed every secret I had seemed to get me into even more trouble, like where I am now. So I just spoke up.

Me: It was about my banisher....

Dango: Oh....wait....

I looked at him.

Dango: You didn't get a fair court did you?

I didn't like talking on the subject of this....But I should tell someone about what had happened to me. It was then I realized that my first set of arms, and my head alike, were healed. But my tail and feet were still pounding with pain, especially my tail. Still, I lifted my head, and used my two arms to keep in up. I then explained of the unfairness of my part.

Me: I said I was banished by a co-worker of mine remember?

Dango: Whoa! Hold on! They cannot do that!

Me: Yeah...

I rested my head on my shoulders, feeling pain once more on the inside.

Dango: I don't believe it....

Me: Its true....

Dango: What did you do that made them want to do that!?

I looked at him, knowing many reasons.....

Me: I was a rival with that....co-worker....

Me: We never liked each other at all...

Me: I despised him...

Me: Sullivan was considered a softy, I knew he wouldn't get in my way....

I clenched each one of my hands as best I could, enraged by the thought of that.....of that...banisher!

Dango: What did you do?

I had to cut my plan down so I could tell him.

Me: Revolutionize the industry at Monstropolis....

Dango: What!!?

Dango: Why would they do that!?

Dango: There's nothing wrong with that...

I suddenly remembered that kid. Oh! She was so scared of me! Why! I even took care of the little brat! And she betrays me! Even when she was about to fall out of my hand! I pulled her back up from falling!

Me: If you don't mind....

Me: I would like to end this now....

I was very concerned on the subject of my....unfair banishment...Of course Dango was more willing to switch the subject....so he asked.

Dango: Have a plan about getting out of here?

I snickered at him, knowing exactly what to do. And it was simple....

Me: Its...simple...just follow my lead...

He looked at me confused, but I knew he could at least understand. Anyhow, after a while, that human that....was to take care of us, brought in some kind of food, it looked similar to what I had in that lab, making me not wanting to even be near it, Dango seemed to be trying to fight eating it. I could see that this monster really was like me....well...almost. Perhaps he is going to be of use to get me off this place.

*

After a while, I was a little unsure of my plan....but here we were. Right at the moment, both my cage and Dango's were each lifted up by separate humans. I could now see where I was. To my right was a house made of pathetic looking wood. The time of day seemed like the late morning. Ahead was a camera on a stool looking object, that one human Dango mentioned, and a metal cylinder filled with hooks. This made me queasy, remembering that jabbing tool pricking my side....Soon our cages were sat beside each other, bright lights shinning onto our cages, also a fire burning in the middle. At the moment the humans were discussing something, allowing me and Dango to talk. Or course he asked me first.

Dango: So what are we going to do?

Again I grinned, and showed him that my arms were fixed. All that resting gave them time to heal, making my plan perfect. I was going to use an old trick anyone would use......of course it was simple and proper for the situation. Dango himself seemed to catch the drift at my plan. I looked to see one of the humans go over to Dango. I then turned over on my back and closed my eyes and began coughing repeatedly. Stupid human.....one of them came over to me, seeing me as....if I was....sick......

Human: What in the worlds wrong with this one....?

I stayed there, moving a bit.

"Steve": Well he don't look to good aye mate?

Human: What should I do?

Me: (Come on...bite...)

"Steve": Here...

He handed the human a hook type object. I could tell that this....thing...wasn't going to be jabbed into me.

"Steve": Take him out and I'll check him...

Me: (He brought it!)

I was lucky...for once. Soon, the cage opened. I didn't want to start so soon, so I waited. I could tell the human placed the hook in to cage. I could feel the thin piece of steel halve around my neck. Oh....I didn't like it at all...it reminded me of how Sullivan gripped me. Oh....that really did hurt....But I had no time to worry about that....now at least. Soon, I was slowly pulled out, feeling the grip of the hook tighten my neck. I could have swore I was about to loose my neck. But then, I felt the cool ground around my body. I had it made. Soon I could see, through my almost closed eyes, the "Steve" crouch beside me. Time to make my move. In one slick motion, I took off the hook around my neck, placing it in my top right hand, and placed it around the "Steve's" neck and pulled him down to the floor. Only two humans to go. I got onto my feet and slapped the one that got me with the hook with my tail and sent him into the small fire roaring. He jumped out, a little flaming and ran into the house near by. Next was th one near Dango's place. This one pulled out a knife making things interesting. I backed off a little bit thinking of what I could do to bring him down. But he made the first move. He lunged the knife at my right side, but I quickly dodged it. Not using them for a while, I bit down hard onto the humans left arm that was holding the knife. He yelped in unimaginable pain, knowing that my teeth bit into the arm's bone center. He dropped the knife, but then took back his right arm, which was about to punch me. I let go of the human and placed his bit arm in my position. In angle, he punched his own hurt arm, making him yelp in pain much more. I let go of his arm as he ran out of sight.

Dango: Holy mate.....you broke those humans up like a dingo in roo town.

I straightened back my fronds, as they had been lying down from the time. I looked at Dango, thinking whether to let him out or.....Well....being as he was keeping me company.....I crouched down and unhooked the cage. He climbed out and stood on his two feet, showing that he was almost as tall as I was. As he got up, he took that "Steve's" brown hat and placed it on his head.

Dango: Thanks mate...

I looked at him. Thinking again of my success....knowing that I saved him, he owed me to answer my question.

Me: Say Dango....

He looked at me, a cheerful look on his face.

Me: I....

Dango: Actually...m..

I was tired of him calling me "Mate".

Me: Randall...

Dango: Right...maybe we should get outta here first...

Dango: I mean...before you get aggro with other humans...

I gave him the look that spoke for itself, saying " Watch what you say....may hurt you".

Me: Better not make any jokes about me....

Me: It was a little hard to get you out of that cage

Me: But would be just as easy to toss you back in

He raised his hands in defense.

Dango: Hey.....I was just saying it so we...

I didn't give him another word, as we both heard the sound of a shotgun cocking inside the house near us. I looked at Dango, and at the same time we sped off.

*

When we were far enough that we couldn't see the house, me and Dango stopped to have a rest. He found some sticks to make a small fire for both of us. He placed some kind of covering over it......probably so we wouldn't be given off by those humans....smart....really smart...Anyhow, I sat down on the opposite....log piece as him, warming my hands that had spent time on that cold metal cage's floor. Now I could ask my question....

Me: Dango....are there any kids here?

I wondered....as he looked at me puzzled.

Dango: M....Randall....

Dango: As a matter a fact....

Dango: There are only a couple...

Dango: Not as many as there should be...

Dango: If ya looking for a way outta here...

Dango: Then you would have better luck wrangling ten rattle s....

I knew what he was about to say, stopping him with a look of mine.

Dango: Sorry....forgot...

Dango: Anyhow....you better have luck somewhere else..

I sighed....frustrated that I was put into a place where I couldn't get out.

Dango: But hey....I guess I can help ya...

Dango: Just let me think it over sleep eh?

I could see it was getting dark. Dango laid his back on the log and placed that hat over his face, placing his arms behind his head. He seemed asleep, I wasn't in the mood to argue at the moment. I got off the log and stretched out my arms and legs. I left my tail alone through, knowing how it was still in pain from that girl beating on it...ehh....I still remembered that....Anyhow, I positioned my back on my log. I placed my hands, all of them mind you, behind my head and looked up at the stars. I wondered as the pale moon shined down on me and Dango. Why was I banished? What was the reason? All I was doing was making a better life for Monstropolis. Besides....those....other scarers could get other jobs. But no....it all had to splash in my face. Actually...it punched me. Ohh....I couldn't take that moment out of my mind.....it was the most humiliating and injustice day of my life. I was stronger than Sullivan....in different way's. I was so close to winning....then that kid just had to overcome her fear and take me down.....I just couldn't take that. Throughout my life....I had always been humiliated, hated, and un-liked......Why?.....I've been through years and I can't even answer that question......I just was the pawn in the chess game all along wasn't I? Yeah.....I was. I could just see those monsters now. Hatred and humiliating events being place on me. There probably telling everyone about what happened to me.....and I knew that they all would be laughing..........Sullivan and Wazowski didn't even know me........but they didn't even learn....there can sometimes be another side to a monster....or human.....but they just don't show it. I guess my pawn piece was thrown to the side. But you know......that piece will be used again.....in another game...if it is given second chance.

You know its true. Throughout my life I never ever got respect.....that's what turned me into what I was. And even if I got a snifter of a break for respect....it would always turn around on me. Sad really. Not getting respect through your whole life. Always getting the opposite. Which I always got. Was it because of my blending skill? Was it because I was a reptile? Or is it something else? I don't know really. Pain and misery is my life in Monstropolis, although I don't show it in public.....If only I was given that one chance, or any chance for that matter, I could change.