Chapter 3
Secrets Allies
As Dale continued to cry into FC's chest, Monty stood shocked. He knew Dale was having a hard time with his emotions, but this...this was much worse than he could have imagined. After what seemed forever Dale had fallen asleep with tears still streaming down his face.
FC was one to always keep up appearances, but now it seems he was needed more than ever. He carefully snuggled dale between his arms and chest and motioned for a Monty to follow him. As the the two walked towards what seemed to be like a hotel, Monty was once again thinking back on how Dale broke down.
The burly mouse tried to think of anything that could cause him to become such a former shell of himself, then like a ton of bricks it hit him...Chip!
Montys fists started to curl in so hard FC actually smelt a bit of blood. With a quick glance the cat saw the way Montys body was shaking and the way his face spelled rage. He was confused at first but knew it had something to do with his secret crush.
As the two finally made it to a room on the top floor FC carefully put Dale down in the bed and put a light blanket over him. Then quickly turned to the other guest. "I assume you have information on what caused this?" It was quick and to the point. FC would usually beat around the bush to antagonize his prey but right now his anger was starting to reach an all time high.
"Why the bloody 'ell should I tell you? Last time I checked you were our sworn enemy!" Monty shot back.
"There's no question about that! I hate...no, I despise you rangers with every fiber of my being..." he slowly looked to Dale. "However, there are those who have shown me what it's like to be wanted again...loved." He said that last part quietly, but it was just enough for Monty to hear. He looked between the two and finally put the pieces together.
His legs felt like jello and his mind was racing a mile a minute. "No...it can't be ya can't seriously tell me..." the his mind went back to Dales question from earlier at the park. About someone loving him...or him finding love. As Monty looked towards the giant feline, the smile he had in his face as he gently caressed Dales cheek was enough of a conformation.
"I don't understand...why him? Why Dale?"
"One does not choose who they love..."
"I'm sorry but in ma experience...yes they can."
"Fine. The night you runts pulled that little dancing stunt at my casino, I knew it was you rangers all along, but when we both danced that night, the look he gave me , the feelings, the warmth, they...they made me feel needed again, made me feel like I was finally with someone who understood me. But we both knew it could never be. I'm evil, he's good. Plain and simple."
Monty watched FC leave the bed and walk towards the window with a sad face. He would be lying if he said he'd never felt that way himself. He looked back at Dales bed and saw how peaceful he was sleeping. He saw Dale sleep back at HQ and his body was always stiff like it was bracing itself for something bad, but here he could tell Dale was finally able to be at peace.
"Chip!"
"I'm sorry what?"
"I said Chip! He must , no he has to be the reason for Dales behavior. It took me some time to put the pieces together, but with the way he's been acting, sleeping at HQ, and then seeing him sleep here it finally made sense."
"Your telling me that your annoying leader is scaring him or worse?"
"Well i don't know, but it would explain why Dale has been following orders to a t, never voicing his opinions anymore and not even sleeping peacefully." As Monty said all that his rage slightly subsided. Maybe it was the fact that he had someone to tell or maybe he knew that with all that he's seen, FC would be able to help Dale, protect him if need be.
The cat slowly made his way over to the bed and decided it was time for some answers.
He gently glided one of his claws under Dales chin stirring the chipmunk. With groggy eyes and a little effort he was finally able to come to his senses. As he looked around at his surroundings he found they weren't at Rangers hq. His body jolted at the voice of FC but quickly calmed when his eyes made contact with the big feline.
When they locked eyes, Dale sighed in relief. He reached out his hand for FC to take and when the cat did, Dales whole body heated up. "I'm glad it wasn't a dream. For so long I wanted to see you, be near you again." Dale looked deeply into FC's eyes. "I don't think I can go back. I've...I've been hurt too much." He started to sniff as little tears started forming. "Please don't make me go back!"
Monty and FC were both stunned. They both looked at each other then back to Dale. FC picked him up and cradled him in his arms with the covers still wrapped around his body.
"No one will take you away. As long as I'm here you will always be safe. I promise!"
It took Dale a while for his body to calm down. When he did his eyes once again closed and his breathing became slow.
It seems he fell back asleep. FC laid him back down and grabbed a slip of paper. He wrote a note and placed it next to Dale. He then motioned for Monty to follow him out the room.
"So what's the plan?" Asked the mouse.
"We end this! I don't know about you but it seems like something is seriously wrong. If he's willing to show those kinds of emotions while pleading not to go back, then it's time to see what's going on."
"You know it won't be easy, right?"
"Heh, did you forget...it's never fun when the game is too easy!"
Monty just sighed. He knew things were about to heat up but with all that's happened it was was now or never. "So again...what's the plan?"
"Tell your stuck up leader I kidnapped Dale. Tell him if he doesn't show up I'll kill him!"
"Are you mad!" Monty yelled.
"No, I would never harm the one I love, calm down sheesh. Tell him that in order for him to take the bait."
"He'll never fall for that. We all know while you always try to hurt us, you never do even when you end up catching us."
"Hmmm...true, but I'm sure you'll make it sound convincing."
"Well I'll do my best but I make no promises. Where do you want this to go down?"
"Give me 3 hours. I'll let my love rest a bit more then we'll head over to the warehouse in the middle of the docks. The one where it all begin."
"Your a crazy cat, but your a crazy cat I can respect." Monty replied heading back to rangers hq.
FC just smirked. "Your not so bad yourself. He slowly opened the door and stepped back inside. He had to make a few calls before their plan could start and he had to make sure there were no mistakes.
