J.C.: You've asked for it so here it is! Hopefully this chapter will make the question marks over your heads disappear. Oh and Marih Dimitri, I will take your suggestions into consideration, just so you know!

The Rescue

The dawn is breaking. The sun and all its glory shown onto Sherrock on its fateful day. The day when its hero faces death. Lola awoke inside a jail cell. She got up and saw Daffy in the room. He noticed her move.

"What happened?" she asked as she held her head

"Sam captured you and brought you here," said Daffy walking over to the cell, "So it was you all along?"

"It's a long story," she said, "I have to get out of here!"

Daffy looked at her then thought to himself for a moment. He went to his desk and got his keys. He went to her cell and opened the door.

"O.K. but we better hurry," he helped her up, "You better get out before Sam gets…"

"Before I what?" came a voice. It was Sam who just came into the door, followed by Smith and Canasta.

"Nothing!" said Daffy quickly. He then shoved Lola in front of him. "I was just going to deliver her to you myself!" he chuckled nervously. Lola gave him an evil look. Daffy shrugged his shoulders.

"Sorry," muttered Daffy

"Well, Miss Bunny. Had a good rest I hope?" said Sam

"What have you done with Bugs?" she said glaring at him

"Uh…." said Smith feeling uncomfortable

"He got away, but don't worry! We'll kill him too," said Canasta

"But enough about him. This is your special day, doll," said Sam, "today is the day you pay for your sins."

"Pay for my sins? The only sinner around here is you!" yelled Lola. With that Smith slapped her across the face and Canasta held her back as she tried to strike back.

"So what if I am? I am filthy stinkin' rich and I can get away with whatever I want. And now with you out of my way, it'll be much easier!"

"You wont get away with this!"

"I highly doubt that!" he said with a smirk, "Boys! Prepare her for her date with death!"

At that Smith came in front of her. He clutched her jacket and ripped it open. All she had underneath was a thin white undershirt. He then undid her holster and removed her guns and whip. Canasta then removed her gloves and tied her hands behind her back. They then pushed her out the Jail. Daffy watched helplessly as she was tossed into a cart.

Sam's militia escorted Lola Bunny to the town square. The morning was silent as they walked to the hangman's noose. All the while, Lola held her head up high, in spite of her situation. The procession arrived to the square, where curious eyes had wandered just as the day before. They were all shocked to see that their hero was actually the sweet granddaughter of the local innkeeper. They remained silent as she walked onto the platform. There she stood, facing the rope that claimed her father's life, and threatens to take hers as well. There she stood, only with the clothes on her back and the pride in her eyes.

"Any last words rabbit?" said Sam

"There's no end to what I stand for! Someone stronger will come and take my place! And Dark Rider will ride again! I swear by my father's grave, you shall be defeated Sam!" she said

"Amusing,"

The executioner tied the noose around her neck. He then shoved her onto the trap door. The crowd grew silent. The executioner walked over to the switch. He then pulled on the lever and the trap door opened. Lola fell through. The rope tightened around her neck. It was cutting of the air in her throat. It seemed to be all over for her when suddenly…. BANG! The crowd panicked. Another gunshot came out of nowhere and hit the rope. The rope snapped and Lola fell. A covered wagon driven by a mysterious man was underneath and she fell through its roof.

"What's going on!" yelled Sam

"FREEDOM FIGHTERS ATTACK!" commanded a voice

Then from within the crowd, the Freedom Fighters emerged. Their leader, Sylvester, jumped on the platform and led his men against Sam's militia. Sam himself was caught in the battle. The driver of the wagon revealed himself. It was Bugs!

"NOW GO!" commanded Sylvester as he and the Freedom Fighters cleared a path for them.

"HIYAH!" yelled Bugs as Copper galloped through the commotion. They rode towards the eastern gate of the town.

Sam saw this happening. He wasn't going to let them escape.

"CANASTA! SMITH! GO GET THEM!" he screamed

Canasta, Smith and five others got on horses and gave chase. Bugs saw them coming and made Copper go faster. They were speeding up the canyon. Lola on the other hand was inside the wagon. She was able to break the ropes free and get the noose off her neck. She found a rifle in the wagon and loaded it up. Sam's men took out their guns and shot towards the wagon. Lola appeared from the wagon shot back at them with the rifle.

"Lola!" yelled Bugs, "Tree!"

She turned around and saw the old tree on the canyon wall. She nodded as the idea popped into her head. As soon as the wagon passed the tree, she shot several rounds at the tree's base. Its foundation crumbled and the tree fell. It fell with a loud crash and a dust cloud lifted. When it cleared, Smith and Canasta were the only ones who made it past the tree; the others were trapped on the other side.

"Darn it!" said Lola

They began shooting at them again. Lola shot back at them with her rifle.

The wagon reached the top of the canyon in a straight out run. There was nothing up there except a few cacti and a crevice where a raging river lay further ahead. No one noticed the river, until it was too late. Bugs pulled back on the reigns; Copper tried to stop before they went over the edge, but the impulse of the wagon pulled them into the river. Canasta and Smith stopped their horses and skid to the edge. However they didn't fall in. They watched as the rapids tossed around the wagon.

"Shall we follow them?" asked Smith

"Nah, we don't have to," answered Canasta

"Why?"

"Don't you know where that there river leads?"

The waters were moving fast. Bugs and Lola were hanging on to the wagon. Copper's reigns got lose and he was floating beside them. They were at the mercy of the river.

"We have to get out!" said Lola

"We can't! We have no way to steer dis ting!" said Bugs

"Oh no!" yelled Lola pointing ahead

The water was picking up speed. There was a low rumbling sound getting louder and louder as the rode farther down the river. Mist was rising where the water seemed to come to an end. It was a waterfall! Bugs and Lola held each other close and closed their eyes as the wagon went over the edge. All you could hear was the roar of the waterfall, echoing of two distinct screams and later the crashing of the wagon on the rocks below.

Back at Sherrock…

Sylvester and the Freedom Fighters had held the militia long enough to let Bugs and Lola escape. Once Sylvester saw that Smith and Canasta were coming back empty-handed, he called the Freedom Fighters to retreat. They got on their horses and rode back towards Hamota. Sam's militia was greatly wounded by this attack. Sam himself was enraged.

"THOSE ROOTIN' TOOTIN' RASERFRACKING FIGHTERS!" he yelled, "AND NOW THOSE TWO FLEA BITTIN' VARMINTS GOT AWAY! ARGH!"

Just then Smith and Canasta were coming down the canyon. They came into the town and found Sam throwing a fit. Sam saw them and glared at them.

"YOU BETTER HAVE GOOD NEWS!" barked Sam

"Actually we do," said Canasta

"WELL?"

"We threw them into the river. They went over the waterfall and are as good as dead," said Smith

"Good…" said Sam, "with those two out of the way, it will be simple to take down the Freedom Fighters! Come, we must prepare!"

At the waterfall…

Planks of wood were floating downstream. Copper tiredly made it to the shore. Then the surface of the water was broken when Bugs emerged from the depths. He coughed and coughed then caught his breath. He looked around for Lola but he didn't see her. He took a breath then dived down. He looked around underwater and found her. He grabbed her by her arm and pulled her up. Once they reached the surface, they both were gasping for breath. They swam to the riverbank and collapsed there.

"Thanks," said Lola

"No problem," said Bugs

They gasped for more air; until they caught their breaths.

"We should keep moving," said Lola

"Why?" asked Bugs

"They might come looking for us. We should follow the river downstream,"

"Where does it lead to?"

"Back to Hamota,"

"Alright,"

They both got up. Copper got up as well. They all were exhausted, that even Copper didn't let them ride him. So they walked awhile. Later on, as they had walked further up river, they made a camp by the river. It was starting to get dark out there. They built a fire and sat around it to get warm. They were quiet for most of the time. There was nothing but the sound of crickets and the crackling of the firewood. That was until Bugs broke the silence.

"So, um…you were Dark Rider?" asked Bugs

"Yeah," she muttered

"But you were with me when Dark Rider showed up. Twice even. How is that possible?"

"I wasn't Dark Rider all the time," started Lola, "I was Dark Rider only twice."

"Den, who was Dark Rider before?"

"Pa,"

"Pa!" exclaimed Bugs

"Yup. He's the original Dark Rider. Both these past few times, he wasn't strong enough to get out there. I found out about his secret about two days ago."

Flashback…

Lola was struggling to get free from Smith. But he held her tight as he carried her upstairs.

"I told ya I'm getting my dues, one way or another," said Smith

"Oh you'll get you're dues," came another voice

"Huh?" said Smith. After a shot, Smith fell and tumbled down the stairs. Lola fell on to the first steps. She looked up and saw her grandfather holding his side and breathing heavily.

"Pa!" she cried. She came to him in time to catch him. "Are you alright?"

"Smith had me tied up and gagged in the barn. I was able to cut the ropes with my pocket knife, but I took a while," answered Pa

"Oh, I'm glad you're OK,"

"Not really, my back is killing me,"

"Here, I'll take you to your room," she said as she helped him upstairs

"You should take out the trash," he said referring to Smith

"I will,"

She went back downstairs and dragged Smith's knocked out body and threw him out in the middle of the street.

Lola then went back inside to help her grandfather. He was breathing heavily while he rested in his room. She brought him water to drink. He winced in pain.

"Lola…I need to tell you something…" said Pa weakly

"You shouldn't talk Pa, you need to rest," said Lola

"I…I know your secret…"

Lola grew silent.

"The Freedom Fighters…"

"But how? How did you know I was involved with them?"

"I saw you myself…"

Pa reached into the inside pocket of his jacket and pulled out a black mask.

"Pa? You're?"

"Yes…I am Dark Rider…I haven't been too honest…with you either… "

"But why?"

"Because someone has to stop Sam…That's why I need you,"

"What do you mean?"

"I need you to take it…I can't do this anymore…You're the only one I trust…"

"Why me?"

"You're just like you're father…I see more and more of my son in your eyes…You're strong and brave and I know you can do it,"

"Alright Pa, I'll do it,"

"Good girl… Now go to the barn…You'll find my horse, Shadow, and also my disguise…and don't worry, Shadow will listen to you. You better hurry, Sam is about to launch an attack,"

"Don't worry Pa, I'll make you proud,"

With that Lola left him. She went to the barn and on top of the rafters she found the Dark Rider costume, complete with weapons. She also found Shadow asleep up there as well. She woke him up. He looked at her strangely for a moment.

"Come Shadow," she said as she led him down the ramp. Lola then changed into the Dark Rider ensemble. Shadow then understood what was happening. He let her climb him and they both broke out of the barn and rode to meet Mayor Sam.

End Flashback…

" That's when I took it upon myself to become Dark Rider," said Lola

"Wow. I never would have guessed," said Bugs

The night was cold; the dessert can be cold at night. Bugs saw Lola shivering in her thin shirt, so he sat beside her. He wrapped his arms around her, while she cuddled into his chest. He rubbed her back to try to warm her up. Bugs could feel every inch every curve through Lola's thin shirt. Lola was making no resistance at all, she was rather enjoying his little expedition. They let go for a moment to look into each other's eyes. He then kissed her deeply on her lips. She held him close to her body as they fell onto the ground on top of each other. While they were kissing, they were feeling each other all over. In the mist of their little foreplay, Lola was able to undo his pants and shirt while Bugs took off her clothes as well. Their steamy romance continued well into the beauty night.

Well, lets just say…their riding skills came in handy!