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Chapter 6: Dinner and a Ride
"Are we there yet?" Jessie asks the most overused sentence of annoyance.
"No," Cathy answers, holding back and sign of agitation. "We're barely halfway there."
"My wings feel like they're going to fall off," Jessie complains.
Cathy stops flapping. Jessie does the same.
"Fine," Cathy starts, "if we can find a place to take a break, we'll stop there."
Jessie is the best at locating things. She changes her eyes to gain better sight. "Aha!" she yells excitedly. "Off in the distance, between those two red stars, is a small planet."
"It looks more like a moon of some sort," Cathy states.
"Same difference," Jessie says, "it's still a place to rest."
Suddenly, a stray asteroid zooms dangerously past the duo. Cathy, in slow motion, turns to see where the gigantic rock came from. Her eyes widen as surprise and fright fill her face. "Asteroid swarm!" she screams as she grabs Jessie by her foot and flies toward the 'planet' they plan to rest on.
"Hey!" Jessie shouts, "The asteroids are following us!" Cathy changes directions and the so-called asteroid do the same.
"Cathy!"
"What!"
"They're growing arms and legs!"
"What else is new!" Cathy isn't being sarcastic. She wants all of the information she can get before she stop fleeing.
"Well, let's see," Jessie continues to observe the 'asteroids'. "They have a face too. They look like golems."
"Oh, boy. How fun," this time, Cathy is sarcastic. She releases Jessie.
"Ready?"
"Ready."
The two girls power up. "We haven't done this in a while," Jessie says, "Do you think we might be outta practice?"
"Nah."
They each stretch out their limbs as if to perform a cartwheel. Jessie flips upside down and her hands meet with Cathy's. They twirl in place, picking up speed after each turn. Energy begins to flow from them. The golems stop their pursuit, curiosity fills their faces.
A huge ball of energy forms around Cathy and Jessie. The girls yell in unison, "Gravitational Pull!"
Like a giant star, the Colorless pair pulls the golems toward them.
"Hey Cathy," Jessie says telepathically, "they haven't really done anything to us so I don't think we should hurt them."
"No problem," Cathy says. "We'll just trap them in the ball and toss them across the galaxy. How's that?"
"Fair enough."
The golems are trying to fight the pull as Cathy and Jessie yell in unison, "Lock Down!"
The ball becomes a cage. The girls slowly stop spinning and toss away the ball. Jessie dusts her hands off, "That was refreshing," she says.
Cathy's stomach growls, "I hope this place has something to eat."
It would seem that about right now I would stop the chapter, but I haven't gotten to the dinner or the ride as the title suggests. So I shall continue.
Hungry and tired, the duo lands on the mysterious mass of matter. They become normal again. A short man with white fur all over greets them.
"Welcome to The Rock," it says to them. "Here we have three residential houses, one grocery store, one restaurant, one hotel, two streets, and a few fire hydrants," he informs.
"Cool!" Jessie exclaims."
"Let's go to the restaurant," Cathy says, "I'm really hungry." Her stomach confirms the statement.
"Alright, first the restaurant, then the hotel. I'm in desperate need of a soft bed," Jessie deals.
They start to run, but the little guy says, "If you go with me, I can get you some free food and a free room."
Jessie gets excited, "What are we waiting for?"
Cathy, however, gets suspicious, "I think I'll go alone. I don't trust him that well."
"Come on, Cathy. He's cute and furry. Look, he's giving you the puppy eyes."
"All the more reason to be aware of him."
"Go alone then. I don't know how you'll pay for the rest and relaxation, but just meet me back here in 24 hours."
"Okay. Be careful. And no sugar."
"I know. I know."
It's settled: Jessie joins the 'furball' and Cathy goes solo.
"I want to get a room first," Jessie says in a bratty way.
"Okay," says Furball.
The hotel is small with a five room capacity. Red velvet carpet layers the floor. Gold trimming helps the wall meet the carpet.
"She's with me," Furball tells the clerk at the desk.
"Room four," he tells his guests.
"Is he your twin?" Jessie whispers.
Furball gives no answer. He just places a hand, or paw rather, around Jessie's waist.
Jessie clears her throat harshly. Furball removes his paw.
"Here we are," Furball directs Jessie.
"Yea!" Jessie shouts as she jumps into a cushiony bed. "This is nice," she states contently.
"I'm glad you're enjoying it," Furball says while rubbing his paws together hungrily.
Meanwhile, Cathy looks around for the restaurant. Instead she finds a residential home. She shrugs her shoulders and knocks on the door. Another Furball answers her call.
"I thought you went to the hotel," Cathy says while scratching her head.
"I'm sorry," it says in a female voice, "I don't know what you're talking about."
"Oh, um… never mind," Cathy says, "I thought you were someone else."
There's a small moment of silence.
"Um… could you tell me where I could find the restaurant?" Cathy asks.
"Oh, if it's food you're looking for, then come in. I'll make something for you."
"Uh… thanks." Cathy enters.
"My names Peg," the female Furball begins as she goes into the kitchen. Cathy follows to watch for any 'odd' ingredients.
"I'm a widow. I don't get many visitors outside the family. Lately everyone's been staying indoors. Want some pie?"
Cathy, previously busy with over viewing the interior decorating, brings her attention to the word 'pie'.
"What kind of pie do you have?"
"Oh! There's chicken pot pie, lemon meringue pie, cookies & cream pie, and sweet potato pie."
"Chicken pot pie sounds good," Cathy says after a lot of thought.
"Chicken pot pie it is then." She pulls out a box, and inside the box are crouton size squares. She puts two of them on a plate. Then, using an eye dropper, she drops water on the squares. The small cubes instantly become chicken pot pies.
"Wow! It's been a while since I've since something so advanced," Cathy exclaims. "Earlier you said something about everyone staying inside their houses."
Peg gives Cathy her pie with a fork. They both sit at a table.
"Yes. One of our species is in season."
Cathy raises an eyebrow. "What's wrong with that? It's natural, isn't it?"
"Well yes, but this case isn't. Instead of looking for a female to settle down with, he's looking for any vulnerable female just to have fun with. The males are trying to capture him, but since we all look alike, they're suspicious of each other."
"I see," Cathy says through a full mouth.
Then it hit her, and hard. "Jessie's in trouble! I'm sorry. Thanks for the food, but I really have to go." Cathy grabs the whole pie and shoves her half of it down her throat. "The other half's for Jessie, if I can find her," Cathy thinks to herself. She runs full speed in the direction Jessie went.
"Bad puppy or whatever you are!" Jessie screams at Furball. "Get away from me. I don't want to hurt you."
"You heard her, get down," Cathy says. Furball freezes. Jessie is clinging to the wall near the ceiling. Cathy approaches the perverted puffball and grapples it by its neck. She brings it to another male Furball with Jessie following her.
"I brought you some food," Cathy tells Jessie as she gives her the other half of the pie. A group of Furballs crowd around them.
One of them says, "Thank you ford apprehending the villain. We owe you."
"No problem," Cathy states.
"Speak for yourself. Anyone have a lent brush?" Jessie says with disgust. Everyone laughs cheerfully.
"We just need some rest," Cathy says.
"Goodbye!" The Furballs yell. Cathy and Jessie change back into the Frieza-like species and take off.
"Something's coming!" Jessie notifies Cathy.
"More golems?" Cathy asks.
"No, it looks sort of like Frieza's dad's ship."
"King Cold!" Cathy grows Namekian ears to listen inside the ship just in time to hear, "Father, I want to go to Earth. I have some business to take care of."
"Their going to Earth," Cathy tells Jessie as her ears change back.
"We gotta stop him!" Jessie shouts.
"No!" Cathy throws out her arm. "We can grab hold of the ship and ride on it to Earth."
"But what about Frieza, and King Cold!"
"I'm sure everything will turn out right in the end."
Jessie gives in, "Fine, let's ride."
Jessie and Cathy get into a position where they can catch the ship.
"Oh…Jessie?"
"Yeah?"
"I'm sorry I left you with that Furball."
"Oh, that's not your fault. Don't bottle that up, okay?
"Okay."
They catch the ship and continue their trek toward Earth.
Phew. That took me forever to type. I hope you enjoyed this chapter, especially the Furballs. Just kidding. It might be a while before I get the next chapter up so please be patient. Do review and tell me what you think about the Furballs. Kidding again.