Hamtaro in: Dark Friendship

Part I: Oxnard

It has been a month since the incident with Terminator, and since then, Hamtaro left the island at least three times a week visiting Sonic the Hedgehog, the Starfox, the Pokeagents, Samus Aran, Samus Erik, and his other friends.

But since then, some of the power hams of the island found their ham weapons, Bijou's ribbon sword, Green Leaf's bow and arrows, Cappy's axe, Sandy's whip, and Stan's shield. (See my other Hamtaro stories to get this)

There the power hams waited, watching the sky, waiting for Hamtaro's return. Then, Green Leaf, the power ham of forest, perched on a tree, spotted something with a pair of binoculars in the sky. It was a red biplane.

"I see something" said Green Leaf "it looks like a red plane"

"Power hams, get ready" said Boss.

"Wait" said Green Leaf "I see someone in the plane! It's…It's…uh…It's…It's Hamtaro!"

"Seriously?" asked Pashmina "Where in the world did he get that plane, Green Leaf?"

"I don't know, but it's definitely him" said Green Leaf sliding down the tree.

It was Hamtaro, and he was in a red biplane. Everyone got out of the way and gave Hamtaro a chance to land. He hopped out and everyone greeted him…Well, almost everyone.

"Hey, Oxnard" said Bijou "Don't you want to greet Hamtaro?"

"Yeah, yeah" said Oxnard "Hello, Hamtaro"

"Hi, Oxnard" said Hamtaro

Hamtaro noticed that Oxnard has been different ever since he first left the island. He's had a negative attitude towards everyone, mostly Hamtaro. On the other hand, he won't talk to anyone much. It's probably because Hamtaro was the only one leaving the island and no one would come with him.

"Hey, Oxnard…" Hamtaro started to say.

"What?" said Oxnard quickly yanking his head away from Hamtaro.

"Why are you like this?"

"Why shouldn't I?"

"Well…"

"Come on, Hamtaro" said Bijou trying to break the two up "I want to hear about what happened"

"That's right, Hamtaro" said Oxnard "Your girlfriend and your friends want to hear about what happened"

"Lay off, Oxnard" said Dig-dug "Come on, Hamtaro. Let's head back to the power ham base to hear your story"

So, they did. Everyone was sitting at the table at the base except Oxnard. He just leaned on the door and listened in every now and then, but showed no interest whatsoever.

Hamtaro continued his story "…Then, as the base started collapsing, Krystal's foot got caught in debris. Then, enemies started chasing us from behind. Fox raced back to save her, while Sonic and I held them off. Fox freed Krystal and we all escaped safely. Sonic and I headed back to Earth where we were congratulated by the Sonic Team. Tails said he fixed the Tornado and Sonic said I could have it. So I flew it here and that is what happened"

"Wow, Hamtaro" said Boss "You're really improving on your skill"

"That Fox and Krystal must really like each other" said Bijou.

"That Fox, Link, and Kirby are pretty close, like us, Penelope" said Pashmina.

"Wow, those pokeagents are really sweet" said Cappy.

"And that Sonic the Hedgehog is totally awesome" said Stan.

Hamtaro looked around and said "Well, why don't you guys…" Then he saw Oxnard leave with a negative glare on his face "…just go about your businesses. I'll see you all later"

Hamtaro raced out and followed Oxnard to talk to him.

"Hey, Oxnard" called Hamtaro.

"Now what?" asked Oxnard "More gloating?"

"No I wasn't gloating" said Hamtaro "I was just telling them what happened outside the island"

"Yeah, talk to them about abandoning us"

"I'm not abandoning you; I'm just extending my boundaries"

"More like moving your boundaries"

"Look, Oxnard, I know that you think I'm not really here, your wrong. For it states in the power ham code that you should always help those in need. It wasn't specific about who you help, so it means everyone inside and outside the island"

"That's what those other heroes are for, Hamtaro"

"Look, they call me a lot for my help, and sometimes, I need their help, too. We're friends; we look out for each other"

"Like your looking out for us?"

"I look out for you just as much as I look out for them"

"Hamtaro, you're just sometimes not there. Your only there when there's trouble"

"Exactly"

"Right, you're only doing your job here"

"Oxnard, you've really changed ever since I first left. You've been different"

"You've changed a lot, too, Hamtaro"

"I fail to see that, Oxnard. Listen, if you want to…"

"I'M SICK AND TIRED OF LISTENING TO YOU!"

Oxnard sprouted his wings and jumped at Hamtaro. Hamtaro started to reach for his staff, but then he decided it was best not to continue the fight, so he sped around Oxnard and binded him. Oxnard struggled until he got tired, then Hamtaro let him go.

"Oxnard" said Hamtaro "What is wrong with you?"

"It's you, Hamtaro, that's what's wrong with me" said Oxnard

Oxnard sprouted his wings again and flew away.

Hamtaro was shocked. Never before has he seen Oxnard so mad, and it hurt him the way he had to actually get a hold of his best friend to calm him down. Hamtaro went to southern city and sat down on a bench. A lot was running through his mind. Then Bijou came and sat down with him.

"What's wrong, Hamtaro?" asked Bijou

Hamtaro sighed and said "Well, Oxnard has been acting a little strange lately"

"Oh, I've noticed. We all noticed"

"Then you know what I'm talking about. Anyway, Oxnard and I had a fight and it got to the point where he sprouted his wings at me"

"He sprouted his wings at you?"

"Yeah, not only that but he also attacked me"

"He attacked you? Why?"

"I don't know. I actually had to grab him around his entire body to calm him down"

"Hamtaro, that is awful. It hurts me to see you in depression like this"

"It hurt me to defend myself from my best friend. Sigh, I just don't know what is wrong with him"

"It is alright, Hamtaro. I'm sure he will get over it"

"I hope that's the case. Thanks, Bijou"

"It is alright, Hamtaro. We're friends; we look out for each other"

"That's what I told Oxnard"

There was a moment of silence between the two. Then, Hamtaro's phone went off.

"Hello?" said Hamtaro answering his phone.

"Hey, Hamtaro, this is Sonic"

"Hey, Sonic, what's up?"

"I've got something to show you, come on down to the U.S.S. Hedgehog"

"Okay, bye" said Hamtaro hanging up "that was Sonic, Bijou"

"What is it, Hamtaro?" asked Bijou.

"Nothing really, he just wants to show me something"

"Oh, okay. Hey, Hamtaro, is it okay if I come with you?"

"I'll be gone and back before the day is over, Bijou, but I guess you can tag along"

"Thank you, Hamtaro!"

"No problem, Bijou. Follow me to the Tornado"

Hamtaro grabbed Bijou's paw. Bijou looked down and blushed.

"Hang on to my shoulders and don't ever let go, we're going to go really fast" said Hamtaro

Bijou did as he said and held onto his shoulders as tight as she can.

"Hang on, Bijou" said Hamtaro. Then, Hamtaro raced off at super speed. Bijou closed her eyes, Hamtaro knew she was scared and not used to going fast, so he grabbed a hold of her to keep her from falling off. At that moment, Bijou blushed again, she felt comfortable being with Hamtaro; she always did. The two raced off down the horizon.

Meanwhile Oxnard was walking in the city, kicking a can of Ham jam.

"Stupid, Hamtaro" said Oxnard "always abandoning us. Why is it that he is so cool and I'm not?"

"Hello, Oxnard" said a voice from a dark ally.

"Who's there?" asked Oxnard sprouting his wings ready for anything.

"You don't need those for me. I'm just a friend to help you" said the voice coming out of the ally. He was a hooded shady figure with mechanical hands. Oxnard couldn't tell what his face looked like, there was a black mask going down the hood.

"Who are you and how do you know my name?"

"My name doesn't matter. I know many things: Your name, your friends, even how things are going with you and your old friend Hamtaro"

"What do you mean 'old friend'. He really isn't that much of a friend anymore"

"Well, I'm here to fix all that. All you have to do is to help me"

"What's in it for me?"

"If you work for me I'll help you be better then Hamtaro. I'll help you put him to his knees and show him what happens if he abandons the island"

"Alright, I'm interested. What do I have to do first?"

"First you need to…" Then a truck passed by honking it's horn "…Then once you've done that meet me underground in the sewers and follow this map" He gave Oxnard a map through the sewers "then, I'll give you further instructions. Got that?"

"Alright, I'm in"

To be continued…