Rescue… Please?
Rahne and Tala were sitting in kennels next to each other. Rahne would not go near Tala. Tala whimpered her apology but Rahne just shook her head. Rahne could not go over to Tala because she was afraid she would start laughing. This had been the best day she had since coming to the X-Men. That was if they could get out of this prison.
Tala went to the water bucket and licked it then shook her head. She licked her paw trying to get the taste out of her mouth. She did not know if water could go bad but something was most defiantly wrong with that water. She sighed and laid down resting her head on her paws. This was getting boring, fast.
A little girl walked down the rows looking at all the dogs. There were a lot of dogs here and all of them had the same bored glazed eye look. If they had been humans Tala would have thought they were on drugs. The little girl looked at Tala. Tala watched with her eyes. Feeling slightly peeved at being locked in the cage she raised her upper lip baring her teeth at the girl. The little girl looked frightened and quickly went to the next cage, Rahne.
Rahne stood up and walked over to the girl just a little out of reach and sat down. She panted a little even though she wasn't hot and gave the girl a little grin. The girl kneeled down. "Come here girl." She put her hand in the cage trying to touch Rahne. Rahne licked her hand and rubbed her nose on the girl's hand. The little girl smiled.
"Daddy!" She screamed. Rahne drew back not liking how loud the girl had gotten. A man walked down the aisle. "Daddy I want this one." Tala watched in interest. How is she going to get out of this one? Rahne looked terrified. She backed into the corner. Tala feeling that she needed help stood up and walked to the corner that was closest to the two human. She jumped at them and barked furiously snarling every chance she got. The man stood up, grabbed his daughter close to his body to protect her, and called to someone.
A mad looking guy came up. He was wearing normal clothes but he had a tag on his shirt. Todd He kicked her cage. "Shut up." She growled deeply. He smiled and grabbed a pole above the cage across from her. He opened her cage and with a movement that proclaimed experience he fit the noose around her neck. He pulled so she could barley breath. He grabbed a muzzle and quickly fitted it on her head. He took the pole off her neck and shut her cage. Turning to the man Todd said, "Shouldn't be a problem now."
"Honey, why don't we go to the pet store to get you a dog?" The girl nodded in agreement. They quickly left. Tala watched them leave then laid back down. She pawed at the muzzle but it was going nowhere. After what seemed like eternity someone else came into view. The man had to be a biker or a wannabe. He was wearing black leather pants, black shirt with a Harley Davison, a black leather vest and black leather gloves. He had long blond hair and short beard with a black bandana. He looked at Tala.
"Perfect," He proclaimed to no one in particular. He waved to Todd. "I want this one."
"Are you sure? She is a mad one."
"Perfect. I need something to protect my house." Tala growled and backed into the corner. I'm not going anywhere with you tubby. "How much for her?"
"One hundred, fifty more if you want her fixed." Tala's eyes went big and looked at Rahne. She could swear Rahne was laughing at her.
"Nah, I think she would produce a good litter." I don't like either of these ideas. Tala looked at Rahne pleading. Rahne didn't even look at her. Jerk "Come here girl." Tala growled and raised her hackles. There was no way she was going with this guy. Todd grabbed the pole and tried to get the noose around her neck. She was ready this time and dodged it. He tried again and again she gave him the slip each time. Frustrated he threw down the pole and charged at her. She jumped at him forgetting she had a muzzle on. She couldn't do much damage. He grabbed her by the collar and pushed her down.
Both Todd and Tala realized at the same time that she was wearing a collar. He looked at the tag then yelled "Jeff. Grab the phone." She relaxed she was not going anywhere but home. Home that sounded so weird in her mouth "I'm sorry sir but I'm afraid this dog is already taken." The man nodded and wandered down the aisle once again.
It didn't take long for Storm to gather both Tala and Rahne. Both walked behind her tails between legs, heads down pleading for forgiveness. She they got into the car they did not change back to human form. They looked more pitiful in their animal forms and they knew it.
Tala felt like a convicted felon as she walked with Rahne to Xavier's office. As the door slid close behind them they bowed their head once more. Xavier looked as if he trying not to laugh. "I need you to change back now so I'm not scolding animals." He informed them. Tala hesitated but changed when Rahne started to. "Who would like to tell me what happened?"
Tala raised her hand. "I can explain. It was all my fault. I didn't know that being able to change into a dog was a power. So when Rahne showed me she too could change I got a little excited. We were hanging out at the park when I started a fight with some dogs. The next thing I know we were at the pound."
"Is that how it was Rahne?" Rahne shook her head.
"No professor it was as much my fault as Tala's. She can't take all the credit." Rahne smiled at Tala.
"Two times in the danger room a day, Rahne for a week. Same for you Tala, Rahne will explain it to you." Hey nodded and excused them. Those two are going to cause trouble. He thought amused. Tala hung back a little.
"Professor, would it be alright if I applied for a job at the pound? The dogs there need a lot of help." He nodded and Tala smiled running to Rahne. They walked off together talking excitedly.
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