A/N: (title says it all) Read and Review, sit back and enjoy the 15th Chapter.
Burning Down The House
Idaho Hills
"Williams Manor"
Friday 06:24 am
Humphrey's P.O.V
I woke up a lot earlier than usual. I was glad to see Lilly still sleeping quietly on top of me, I don't even know how she does that.
I gently moved her aside, kissed her forehead and left the room. I honestly had nothing to do because it was so early in the morning so I just roamed the large mansion.
Not even David The Prick was up yet. Since today is the day that we might actually get a chance and probably our only chance to get Marcus in the public, we must find a way to get to that function. I sighed then continued walking around the house.
"Hey Silver Lining." Shakey's voice called out. It's all because of my grey shining night wear I found.
"Hey McDuke, how is your princess?" I asked with a wide grin. He knew that I'm not the type of wolf to back down from a good battle of humor.
"Oh, right. She totally made my night. She-" Shakey started
"I don't wanna here it." I cut him off with a laugh. I knew where this was going and I don't want to here about it until I've experienced it.
"Hmph, poor Humphrey... anyway, we should probably get our clothes ready for tonight. If we're gonna get a shot at being V.I.P guests, we gotta look the part. So we need to wear our best formal suits and dresses." Shakey suggested. It was a good idea but Lilly and I barely had any clothes.
My grey suit had some scorch marks from the day we had our triple date. Lilly still has her violet dress I think.
"I hope the guy who lived in this mansion has a lot of formal fashion..." I said out loud.
"Bruh... this guy owned the mansion, he's got a friggin' batcave, hell I bet he was a vigilante or some shit." Shakey retorted.
"I was just saying... I need some clothes anyway, so I need see if he's got style." I said in defence.
"I'm gonna go back to my room, I don't wanna leave Lilly alone... she always likes to wake up on me." I told Shakey.
"You know what that means...?" He asked with a goofy grin.
"Bro..." I said then my face flushed after realizing what he meant.
"You need some buns on that sausage..." He said, doing a 'docking' hand sign. I shook my head and then walked back to my room.
I quietly opened opened the door and found Lilly still sleeping. I didn't want to disturb her more by getting in bed so I instead just browsed through Carl Stevenson's old casual clothes and formal suits... in the next wardrobe I found womens clothing. I guess that he didn't live alone in this mansion. I bet Lilly would be a perfect fit for some of those dresses.
I then found a shimmering silver grey, grey light flashy suit. I immediately found my suit for life. It had a fitting narrow slim trim to it aswell.
"I like that suit, it matches your fur..." I heard Lilly's voice whisper into my ear, starling me a bit.
"... I thought you were sleeping..." I said. "I was... until you moved me away from you." Lilly explained, giving me an annoyed look.
"Sorry... I woke up earlier than I usually do." I explained. She just shook her head and nuzzled me.
"I don't blame you, I always wake up earlier than you so I can lay on you." She confessed with a red face. I gave her a peck on the cheek, she blushed even more. Seeing her so red always warms my heart.
Jasper Central
Random Warehouse
Friday 01:15 pm
Narrative P.O.V.
Dylan and Howard poured a bucket of ice cold water over the unconscious reporter, making her in a screaming fit. She looked around after realizing she was tied to a chair.
"Oh goodie, so you aren't dead." Dylan said sarcastically, scaring her a bit... a bit.
"Who are you? Why am I here? Where am I?What is this pl-" The reporter asked a barrage of questions.
"Shut up! You're asking way too many questions..." Dylan cut her off.
"Well... it's sorta my job so..." The reporter replied.
"Are you giving me lip? Our boss told us to dispose of you, be grateful we didn't kill you!" Dylan exclaimed.
"Thank you for not killing me after you kindapped me." She thanked the two kidnappers sarcastically.
"Listen here you little shit, give us one reason for us not to kill you and your big mouth!" Howard shouted at the reporter.
"You tell me, you guys were told to snuff me out, so why didn't you?" The reporter asked.
Howard pulled out his Desert Eagle and aimed the gun to her head. "Give me the word, Dylan and I will blow a hole through her skull!" Howard stated.
"Why so violent guys? I'm just a lady..." The reporter responded softly. Howard was about 0to pull the trigger then Dylan lifted his hand to stop him.
"Fine, we'll play this your way. Why were you in the lodge?" Dylan asked the reporter.
"No... first, who is your boss?" She asked him. Dylan just shook his head.
"It doesn't concern you-" He began.
"Actually it does, it's my job as a reporter. I don't even know you guys?!" The reporter retorted, cutting off Dylan.
"*sigh* Maybe we got off on the wrong paw. How about some introductions? What's your name?" He asked her.
"I'm Veronica Davis. You're better than your friend over there." She said pointing at Howard with her tied up hand.
"Heh, thank you, Veronica. I'm Dylan and that's Howard. Now can we get back to our interview?" He said.
"You mean interrogation." Veronica corrected him. Dylan just rolled his eyes.
"Whatever, what did you take from the lodge?" Dylan asked her.
"Nothing, I wanted to have a chat with Marcus... he's your 'boss' isn't he?" Veronica asked them, slowly realizing her ignorance.
Howard and Dylan congratulated her by giving her a very, very slow clap.
"I'm such an idiot. Why the hell did Marcus send you to kill me? All I wanted was an off-the-book interview with him." Veronica said.
"Look, don't ask us. We were just doing what we were told to do, well... not really. Vero, you gotta ask him yourself. Can I call you Vero?" Dylan asked her.
"Yeah, whatever." She said. Howard began untying her legs and Dylan untied her hands.
"How would you like to be our little spy?" He asked her another question.
"No thanks, I already have a job-" Veronica was cut off by Dylan.
"But Classic Swift Enterprises pays more." He stated. Veronica thought for a second then slowly shook her head.
"Fine. What do I need to do?" She asked Dylan.
"Just come with us to the lodge and we can sign you up with Marcus." Dylan said to her.
"Hmph, it better be worth it." Veronica said.
"The CSE doesn't have many spies because of the risks of them getting killed are quite high but so are the salaries." Dylan told her.
"Welcome to the life of a front page journalist." Veronica stated, making Dylan chuckle a bit.
"Is $1,070,000 a month sound good enough for you?" Dylan asked her, making her eyes grow wide.
"Damn..." She began. Howard and Dylan escorted her to a black Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII as they left the warehouse.
Idaho
Greenside Square
Friday 03:12 pm
Princess's P.O.V.
While we were in Idaho, I decided to show everyone around because no one wanted to stay home. Idaho was also my home town so I knew the streets and areas very well. Since we were in the Greenside Mall, I decided we should do some shopping.
"Anyone wanna go for some fashion shopping?" I asked. Everyone gave me a really weird look. "What?"
"We already got all the clothes we need. There's no need to waste more money here." Lilly said. I walked up to Lilly and stepped on her tail, causing her to yelp in pain.
"Ow! What was that for?!" She asked with a furious face.
"Money is made to be used." I stated.
"Not a lot of wolves have money though... I'm just saying." Garth responded.
"Let's not go there, dude." Humphrey said. "Instead, why don't we just get something to eat?" He said, pointing at a nearby café.
"It's on me, guys." I said as I took out my card for my purse.
"Hell no, y'all are living in my house, so I'm paying." Humphrey retorted.
"It's not really your's, Humph. It's a mansion that was given-" Lilly started.
"And that makes it what? MY house!" Humphrey finished. Lilly rolled her eyes and nudged him in the chest.
"Ooh! Fine take my wallet..." Humphrey said, clutching on his injured chest.
"Geez, Humphrey. You sound like you're getting mugged by your girlfriend!" Shakey said to him, making me laugh a little.
"Don't ever cut me off again... or next time, my elbow will headed for a new target." She threatened Humphrey, looking at his crotch.
"I think I am getting mugged by my girlfriend!" Humphrey exclaimed. Lilly smiled then stepped on his tail.
"Lilly! Don't bully poor Humphrey!" Kate begged her sister. I rolled my eyes and continued watching the drama.
"Why you bully me?" Humphrey asked sounding emotionally and physically hurt. Lilly kissed his cheek.
"It's all in good fun, right?" Lilly asked, causing everyone's jaws to drop.
"Lilly, I forbid you to take part in April Fool's Day, especially if this is your idea of 'fun' ." Humphrey stated, showing her his messed up tail.
"Christie did the same to me just a minute ago..." Lilly said as she focused her attention on me. She walked up to me and stepped on me tail, slowly shifting her foot around and savoring my agony. This went on for 12 whole seconds.
"I spent my whole morning grooming my tail." I said, looking at my now, bushy and untidy tail.
"I want the shy, innocent Lilly back." Humphrey said as he grabbed Lilly and shook her. Nearby wolves saw this and smiled at this, thinking that we were just young couples having a normal day out.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm getting dizzy, stop, please stop!" Lilly begged Humphrey to stop. I smirked as I heard her say this.
"Beg more, you know you want it!" I added on, causing Humphrey to stop shaking her and then the two blushed.
"Your jokes are too perverted, they aren't even funny anymore. You should be ashamed..." Lilly said as she looked away.
"Can't help it." I casually stated. Lilly shook her head and walked over to the cashier and ordered us all a meal. It's good to have friends. We walked over to a large nearby table and sat down.
"Sooo... how are things with you and Lilly?" Garth asked Humphrey, starting a new topic.
"What do you mean? We all live in the same mansion, you should all know." Humphrey said with a shrug.
"Yeah dummy, but what about the times we aren't with you? Like in the bedroom or the shower... maybe even the car?" I asked, causing everyone to burst out laughing while Humphrey face palmed.
"Why are you guys picking on me?" He asked, still with his hand over his face.
"We're not, since Lilly's away, the wolves will play while her toys stay!" Kate said with a freaky laugh.
"Hmph, is that right? No one plays with my toys... not while I still live." Lilly said into Kate's ears l, whispering the last part.
"She's a sneaky one!" Shakey said exclaimed, I didn't even notice that Lilly made her way to Kate, she was literally sitting next to me.
"Lilly, stop creeping up on people, it's the second time today." Humphrey stated, causing everyone to snicker at him.
"Anyway, here's the receipt: $950 total" Lilly said as she handed the slip to Humphrey.
"Sheesh, this looks... kinda expensive. What did you order for us anyway?" He said. Lilly rolled her eyes and faced palmed.
"It's a friggin' receipt! Read and you'll get there." She said as she started laughing at him.
"Hey, don't rush me. Let's see: A Greek salad for Christina. Steak and pork ribs for Shakey. Six sweet chillie twisters for... Garth? How the hell aren't you fat dude?!" Humphrey shouted as stopped reading from the list.
"Nicely..." He replied, fist bumping Shakey.
"Anyway: mac and cheese for Kate, l-las-lasagna for Lilly and a cheesey garlic roll for me." Humphrey finished, struggling to get 'lasagne' right.
"It's 'lasagne', Humphrey. Not 'lasagna'." Lilly corrected him.
"Close enough... so it looks like you and Kate are fans of Italian food?" Humphrey asked her.
"Oh no, I just like macaroni and cheese. Lilly, on the other hand is crazy for all things Italian. By the way, Pagani, Lamborghini and Ferrari are all her favorite Italian automobile brands, she also eats pasta while playing Grand Turismo with an Italian car.." Kate said.
"Kate, you don't have to expose all my likes and dislikes you know." Lilly said, sounding embarrassed while glaring at Kate.
"Uh-huh... first of all I know all about what you like-" Kate said but was interrupted.
"First of all, here's all your meals you sweet couples." A waiter said as she handed us our plates.
"Thank you, I've been dying to eat somethin'... maybe even someone." I said as I moved my dish towards me.
"Y'all know that we this is our meal for the next 6 hours right?" Lilly said.
"She's right we aren't gonna take any food at the award ceremony this evening." Humphrey agreed with Lilly.
"Gee, thanks mom and dad." I said sarcastically, earning a deadly glare from Lilly.
"We could get some food to-go from a nearby restaurant after the event." Kate suggested.
"You guys are going to the AWC Businesses and Companies event tonight? Awesome, I'll be there too after my shift ends at 6:00 pm. I'm Jerry McPaw by the way." The waiter stated.
"I'm Christina, that's Kate, Lilly, Humphrey, Garth and Sam, you can call him Shakey." I introduced us in a clockwise fashion because we were sitting in a round table.
"Nice meeting you guys, enjoy your meals." Jerry said as he bowed and left us to attend to more customers.
Since it was 05:56 pm, we ate quickly so we could rush home and prepare for tonight. Every second I thought of the idea of going there, the more I realized how stupid it was.
Jasper Central Business District
CSE Headquarters Business lodge
Friday 06:12 pm
Veronica's P.O.V
Dylan and Howard drove me back to the Classic Swift Enterprises business lodge. Part of me felt terrified that I might get sued or go to prison for sneaking in yesterday.
"We're here Vero. Try not to snoop around this time." Dylan said as he arrived at the front gate of the very, very large lodge.
"I'll just be following your lead... I don't wanna get lost in there." I said. Dylan laughed then drove into the underground parking. All the cars were painted black and red, which was kinda ominous.
We parked in down near the first row of luxury cars. We got out of the Phantom VIII and I followed the two to the ground floor elevator. Pretty much everything in the building has something black with red stripes or something.
Dylan pressed the button to the first floor. I really felt nervous for some reason. I was also really hungry but I didn't want to mention it. The doors opened up then we walked straight to the secretary receptionist.
"Hey, Tiffany Nelson! How's your day?" Dylan asked the secretary. She looked at him with a dead serious expression on her face.
"Good afternoon, McShag, my day was normal. Thanks for asking." She replied in a monotonous tone. I struggled to hold back a laugh after hearing Dylan's surname.
"Anyway, we need to speak with Marcus. It's really important and this young lady, Davis, wants to work with us." He said to the secretary.
"Your words of persuasion... tell me miss, how did Mr. McShag get you to join us?" She asked me, I tried keeping a straight face when she said 'McShag'.
"He didn't really persuade me, he just asked me to join the CSE." I told her.
"I see. Mr. Zephyr will contact you as soon as he is ready. In the meantime, Miss Davis, please fill out this form." Ms Nelson said as she handed my the page with a pen.
I walked to a nearby by lounge and sat by a desk. I was about to sign the form off but I then remembered an old story about a wolf named Victor Williams who died 10 years ago. There were rumors that say he died because he didn't want to join up with CSE. I thought about this for a second. I then made up my mind and signed off the terms and agreements.
I walked back to secretary receptionist and handed over the document.
"Just in time Miss Davis, Mr. Zephyr is ready for you three now." She told us.
Instead of taking the elevator, Howard, Dylan and I walked up the stairs to the top floor. This was really ridiculous and I actually wanted to complain.
34 Minutes Later
We walked for 34 minutes just to get to the 61st floor. I was so tired that I could almost pass out.
Howard opened the door and the first thing I saw was a very large office room with a black and red interior, why was I not suprised.
"Ah, Howard and Dylan, I assume you-" Marcus started, I then walked from away from the two, revealing myself.
"-You brought her here?! You colossal ding-dongs, you had one job!" Marcus reprimanded the two.
"I've actually chosen to work for the CSE." I told him so we wouldn't shout at Howard and Dylan like they were kids.
"I'll have you know, young lass, CSE doesn't employ any government officials or... spies." He said in a calm yet menacing tone.
"Then I'll work as a CSE spy." I told, making him raise an eyebrow. It seems that I now got his attention.
"Alright young lass, there aren't many of thise here... you know scouting isn't a safe job at times? You might need to reconsider this." Marcus told me.
"I've travelled to the Middle East, thrice, I've also got captured by terrorists, thrice, not to mention getting kidnapped by these two aswell." I told Marcus, pointing at Howard and Dylan.
"Of course, dumb and dumber. They were once a dumb, dumber and dumbest trio until Hugene bit the dust. Promise me that you won't be a new addition to the trio." March said.
"Of course not... but I might need backup if things go south." I told him.
"Alright, welcome to Classic Swift Enterprises." Marcus said as he shook my hand.
"Thank you, sir. When should I start?" I asked him. Dylan scoffed when I asked this.
"Vero, CSE isn't a normal government company... for example, we have our own branch of mercenaries, they get paid every month, even if they don't get a contract for 5 five months, even years. The point is that you get paid as long as you're working for us." Dylan explained.
"I see, I get it now. So my job doesn't necessarily start anytime soon. I'll probably just be called if there's something I need to do." I said.
"That's right, however... tonight I might have to test your capabilities. As you know, I'll be joining the party tonight. I need you to be my eyes. Strike up a chat with some of the guests, if you spot some 'interesting guests', tell me right a way... in the meantime, get comfortable in CSE, meet young fellows or you could go home and prepare for the night aswell." Marcus concluded. I nodded then walked out the room with Dylan and Howard following not long after me.
Idaho Hills
"Williams Manor"
Friday 07:00pm
Humphrey's P.O.V.
"Everyone ready?" I asked after folding over my collar. It was really hard to tell how to wear this suit, I only chose it because it looked great. We all pretty much wore the same outfits from the night of our triple date.
"Uh... you guys can go to the cars, I've got stuff to do." Lilly said before leaving us in the hallway. We arrived in the lounge then we saw David with two pump action shotguns, one in each hand.
"What are you kids doing?" David asked us as we slowly approached him.
"That's a questionyou should be asking yourself, Alfred." I said to him, making him raise an eyebrow
"Hmph, is that right? Do not forget that you're in my house and I am the one with the guns." David said as he pumped each shotgun at the same time in each hand.
"No, Alfred you're in my house and our gun's behind you." I stated. As he turned around to look behind him, Lilly smacked him with a frying pan. Everyone gasped after seeing her do that.
WASTED
YOU GOT KNOCKED THE FUCK OUT!!!
"What the hell?! I thought you where gonna knock the shotguns out of his hands, not knock the brains out of his head!" Kate said as I checked on the unconscious butler.
"How the hell did you expect me to do that?! I just did what my instincts told me to do!" Lilly responded in self-defense.
"Ah, whatever. Let's just go, we'll but some ice packs over his head when we get back." I said as I walked over David and opened the door.
We walked to the garage and we got into our car's. I left last in the Mercedes because I struggled to set the GPS to the Jasper Central Convention Center.
"Geez, Humphrey. Is technology really that difficult to understand?" She said with her cute, little laugh.
"Hey, you're the one to talk, is a frying really that hard to use? It's made for cooking, not knocking butlers out shitless." I said as I drove us out of the driveway.
"So... do we even have a plan for tonight?" Lilly asked. I simply shrugged my shoulders.
"We'll have a good time then once it's time for his speech, we'll take down notes and if or when it's possible, we call him out." I replied.
"Is this really a good idea? I mean, you remember how we totally nearly died a week ago, right? I don't want to see you in hospital again." Lilly said to me but honestly, I was more worried about her than I was for myself.
"You also wound up in the hospital the next day... it really scared me, seeing you being carried away like that." I said to her, she seemed somehow guilty when I told her this.
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have went to him in the first place." She said, sounding angry at herself.
"I don't blame you, every single one of you is in this situation because of me." I said.
"Ahhh, we're really killing the mood. Tonight is all about partying and having a good time." Lilly said. It was quite obvious that she didn't want to see me feeling bad.
"I see what you're trying to do. I know you want to change the subject because it's a pain in the ass but it's true, it's all my fault." I stated, Lilly rolled her eyes at me.
"We all brought ourselves into this, dummy, (I love it when she calls me dummy) rowing is the reason for all of this." She explained.
I laughed then continued driving. After about 7 minutes, we finally reached Jasper Central. We drove in silence through the streets because we knew that the next topic will be something unpleasant.
Jasper Central
Jasper State Convention Center
Friday 07:55pm
We arrived at the CC, the same Convention Center I've always wanted to host Jasper's futuristic Comic Con. Once we parked in the underwater parking, next to Garth's and Princess's car, we got out to see Garth's and Kate's disappointed face.
"What?" Lilly and I asked in unison. "What took you so long, I hope you didn't-" Kate started.
"Aaahh, of course not! You're starting to sound like Princess!" Lilly said.
"Yeah right, let's just go and catch a Mark." Kate replied. "Not funny..." Lilly remarked as she walked to the elevator. We got into the elevator, following Lilly, then I pushed the floor 27 button (even though the main event is on 69).
"Why are we going to the 27th floor?" Christina tilted her head as she asked.
"I... don't know." I responded, I genuinely had no idea why I did that.
"You're nervous, aren't you?" Like asked me. It's like she knew my heart and mind like the back of her paw.
I sighed then pushed the floor 69 button. It was a very long wait to get to such a high floor.
Once the elevator doors opened, we quickly left the elevator because we somehow became claustrophobic in there. We looked around a bit then I saw several wolves wearing black and red suits and dresses.
"I hate those colours... so much." Lilly said.I was about to ask her how she knew them but then I remembered the day she followed Marcus into his corporate office.
"Me too. Wait a minute..." I said then I saw a familiar wolf, but she was wearing a black and red dress.
"Isn't that the reporter from the Tell-Tail news channel? Why is she wearing black and red?" Lilly asked the same question I was about to ask. If Veronica joined CSE... something must have happened.
The six of us approached the small group of CSE members, I was a bit threatened by the one big guy though.
"Hey, miss aren't you a reporter for Tell-Tail?" Kate asked the wolf, she morally wasn't supposed to just ask Miss Davis a question like that.
"Uh... yeah. I was, but I quit recently. Do I know you two?" She asked us.
'Oh shit... we fucked up. We can't say our names in front of these two guys!' I thought to myself as I started stressing a bit.
"No... we're just fans." Lilly answered attempting to steer this conversation out of trouble.
"Oh, pleasure to meet fans even though I never knew I had followers, what are your names?" She asked us.
IT WAS AT THIS MOMENT THAT HE KNEW...
HE FUCKED UP
"*cough* I don't feel so good. Sorry to cut this conversation short." Shakey faked, bending down so I could pretend to help him up.
"Can I do something to help?" She asked, genuinely wanting to help us.
"Uh... no thanks, we can take care of this." I said, sounding a bit guilty for lying to her like that.
"No problem, talk to you soon, guys." She said, as we walked to the next corner of the hall.
Narrative P.O.V.
"Marcus... something's up. Six wolves walked up to me asking if I worked at Tell-Tail, I think they know something about our black and red outfit. When I asked for their names, they came up with an old school excuse of being sick." Veronica said to Marcus over an earpiece.
"Six wolves, huh? Williams's son's group is here again. Keep an eye on them for now." Marcus told her.
"Will do." She said as she took a sip of her wine.
Humphrey's P.O.V.
This isn't evening is going as well as we hoped it would be. I bet CSE is on to us now.
"What do we do now?" Lilly asked since we have literally no idea as to what to do next, the main event hasn't even started and we already have to watch our backs.
"We could talk about the night so far?" A random, yet familiar voice said.
"Jerry? Nice to see you dude." I said as I fist bumped him.
"Yeah, same man, I just came to see if Marcus was even gonna show. I see my favorite customers are here though." He said to us, making us laugh.
"How are we your favorite customers? We were only by the café for one afternoon!" I said while laughing uncontrollably.
"Well for one, you are the only wolves that actually talked to me and you're all always in a trio of couples." He explained.
An announcement then went out throughout the building. "Good evening ladies and gentlemen, the AWC Businesses and Companies event will commence shortly, all guests please gather in the foyer in the next floor." The announcement ended. Great, now we were gonna have to move to the next floor.
"Can someone explain what was the point of us waiting on floor 69 if the real shit is on floor 70? This makes no sense." Garth complained and I couldn't agree more.
"Yeah, tell me about it. This building is tall as hell, there's also 8 other centers in here and 34 more floors." Shakey said.
We walked to a nearest elevator but was about to close. I ran up to it and but my fut between the doors to hold it open. As it reopened, I saw Veronica and the two wolves from earlier. Just my luck...
"... Hey." She waved at me, making it an awkward moment before I even got in.
I got in and everyone else followed. "So... blue eyes, long hair... (oh crap, oh crap, oh crap, oh crap, oh crap!), you must be the son of Victor Williams." She said. I let put a small squeal as she said that.
"You wanna know something... he was my role model." She whispered into my ear. Lilly saw her whispered in my ear and yanked me away from the ex-journalist.
"What, I'm only 23 years old." Veronica said, making the two wolves who were whit her laugh a bit. "Humphrey is 6 years, too young for you!" Lilly retorted as she held my arm close.
"So you're his girlfriend? Lilly Snow, I've heard a lot about you too. I'm sorry about what happened to you parents... both pairs that is." She said, causing Lilly's eyes to widen.
"What the hell, is she a stalker?!" Garth asked out loud.
"No, I'm a journalist, it's what I do... also Marcus told me what happened." She explained to us.
"Vero! You are the worst spy ever!" The one wolf said to her.
"Dylan, you ding-dong, now they know I'm a spy because of you! Ahh, leave spying to the professionals." She said to the wolf. The door opened then the six of us and Jerry left the three in the elevator as they had an argument.
"Uh... so what's going on?" Jerry asked, clearly confused at what just happened. I didn't want to be a jerk to him by not telling him but I didn't want to bring him into this too.
We looked around then noticed that this was a freaking stadium in the building... except it had huge glass windows (obviously) and an opera house setup. We sat at the tables furthest to the back to avoid Marcus seeing us.
Not long after, most of the tables were filled all around the floor, it was so big that you would forget that you're still in the building.
"Ahem... good evening wolves, I am Pawl Houston, tonight is a very special night... if you do not know that then why are you here?" A wolf dressed in a red suit, like Garth's, asked with a booming voice, making the audience laugh.
A wolf in casual clothing walked up to the stage. "Hey everyone, I'm Garrick Russell. I'm with the Esports Committee, and on behalf of all of it's members, I would like to thank each and everyone of you on this floor for supporting us by playing games and and streaming. If there is any business that may want to buy into us, speak now or forever hold your peace." The wolf finished, then several hands lifted from within the audience.
"100k/2 million/25k/78k/5 million. 3... billion... dollars." One old wolf said and we all knew where this was going.
"Sold!" He said, handing over a contract to Marcus. As Marcus was about to give his speech, a wolf walked up to him and whispered to him, he then pointed towards the table at the back that we were in. The wolf and Marcus then left the stage, earning boo's and various comments from the audience.
"This isn't good." Lilly said and everyone nodded in agreement except poor Jerry who didn't have a clue what this was about.
After 23 minutes of confusion, a loud bang was heard from below, shaking the entire building.
Burning Down The House - Talking Heads (2WEI Abridged Remix)
"Fuck!" Is it an earthquake?!" Shakey asked as he struggled to hold onto something as the building shook.
Burn It
"Uh, it wasn't an earthquake, Sam..." Jerry said as he looked down from the window. The building then started rumbling.
"IT'S A BOMB!!!" A random wolf from the crowd said, making everyone panic. "Guys, I think the building is shifting..." Garth said as he looked down.
(Ha!)
Burning down the house
The fire alarms went on the 56th to the 80th floors so there was a fire climbing up this building really fast. That's when the building shifted once again.
Hold tight
We're in for nasty weather
Hold tight
Burning down the house
The tables, chairs and desks started sliding to the side of the building. "Holy crap... we're tilting!" Lilly exclaimed.
"We gotta get to the lower floors fast!" Garth said but that wasn't possible.
"The lower levels are on fire and so are the higher floors! We're trapped here!" I said. As I finished, several wolves lost balance and slid around the floor and simultaneously, the elevator doors burst open with an erupting flame coming from them.
(Ooh!)
Burning down the house (hey!)
Fightin' Fire with Fire!
Burning down the house
Three-hundred-sixty-five-degrees
Since we were sitting the closest to the back, the blast knocked us forward then we were caught in the scramble.
The top half of the building's structure collapsed then we all saw a slanted view of Jasper. I had a painful thought of us not making it as I saw wolves piling up on the windows and small cracks started to form. Time seemed to slow down as I looked around and saw the next building we were going to collapse onto. That's right! The next building...
"Guys, on my mark, we'll try and jump through the window and makenit to the next building!" I told everyone.
"What?! Are you out of your mind?! That will kill us all!" A wolf retorted but honestly, what other choice did we have?
"We're dead anyway if we stay in here!" Just as I said this, the wolf got tackled by a stray table and knocked him through the glass windows. After seeing him fall to his death, everyone tried to get up waited for my mark.
There-has-go-to-be-a-way
Burning down the house
"Now!" We all jumped out and had our fingers crossed. Time ffroe again as we jumped out... I also had a bad feeling that that more than a hundred wolves would not make it.
We crashed through the window of the next building but I heard enough screams dropping down to the ground to give me nightmares and a bad conscience. I then closed my eyes as I held Lilly's hand and lied down on the floor.
A/N: Yes, Humphrey got more than a hundred wolves killed, I probably should've used the full song to make the scene longer, leave a review if you think I should have.
Next time...
Humphrey saved over 600 wolves
BUT COPS SAY OTHERWISE