Avery made her way calmly but somewhat quick through the mash of toons running around, trying to escape to the outside" Mom!Dad! Take Lily up stairs!" Avery shouted to her parents.
Red only nodded, not needed to be told twice at this as she picked up the little girl and pushed her way up to the stairs.
" Mommy!" Lily cried out for her mother, confused and scared at was going on.
" Avery where are you going?!" Big Bad yelled out her while trying to reach her but was pushed back by the crowd" To handle a " infestation" Avery said lowly as she glared Daggers into the lizard who was calmly smoking s cigarette in the corner.
" Avery where are you going?!" Big Bad yelled out her while trying to reach her but was pushed back by the crowd" To handle a infestation" Avery said lowly as she glared daggers into the lizard who was calmly smoking cigarette in the corner.
Francis smirked again staring at her smugged, he took a puff before heading towards a hallway.
Avery frowned at this and followed after him "I thought you crazy but it turns out your plain fucking stupid" Avery spat at him almost catching up to him" Why did you do this bastard?!" She raised his voice at him.
He just chuckled darkly getting faster into the each exit's left and right confusing her, Avery would glimps to see his tail every now and than.
"You better wise up..miss Avery right~" his voice echoed.
"Yeah I should have wised up and tore off your balls back then" She spat at him, getting annoyed on the wild goose chase he was putting on until finally they reached to the back exit of of the burlesque but Avery couldn't see him. The door was open letting leaves scatter the floor-step, The sound of his laughter echoed"Your as sensual as a Pencil~" his voice echoed again outside.
Avery had to moved her hair out her face do the cold night breeze which also blew on her dress as she walked, she looked around for him back in froth, her heels hitting the pavement causing a echo as they did.
She looked down on the cement floor to see his smoked cigeratte crushed; He was gone.
Avery scoffed at his song" And your as charming as eel" She said lowly.
The brunette then had to shield her eyes from a multiple lights shining straight into them she could also hear the loud sounds of motorcycles. The sound of motorcycle engines became louder as they got closer, the gang wooped and cheered, shouting in excitement. Avery pulled her hand away and squinted to see who it was, once they got closer she caught sight of a familiar toon bunny making her groan and roll her eyes" For the fuck sake's can you do this another day I have no time mess around with you" she raised her voice at him.
"Loose the tough guy act girly it won't save you out of this"The Bunnyman smiled.
His girlfriend seductively walked up to him sitting on his lap, carressing his chest "Hun can we split her skull open, I'd like to see her brain matter splash the ground" she chuckled, she was a light grey toon cat who was sleeping but vurvy with a dark grey body suit and knee high black leather boots.
The Bunnyman lowered his glasses "The names Knives babe you do best to remember that" he smirked.
Avery crossed her arms" Oh Paris you always beenn such lovely lady" the human said sarcastically to the toon biker cat.
"And you have been bitter as always, it's astounding you never found a man" Paris snarked.
Avery then looked at Knives deadpanned" What do you guys want?"
"To punish you pig" Knives said pushing his glasses up"Got a tip that you've been going places that you shouldn't be in."
"The Bossman doesn't want you to keep going further with your case, so he's hired us to take you in alive or dead"
Avery frowned at this " Boss?Since when do you have boss Knives if I recall you called yourself the " Alpha bunny" Avery pointed out.
"Money has good hold on us Bitch we all need it to provide ourselves with everything we need for the highroad
And for starters" He pulled out a biker chain"You might need to hire a facial surgeon after were done."
Avery on instinct reached for her gun only to realize she didn't have it with her " Damn.." she cursed under her breath, usaully she was known not to be with out it but her mom put her foot down when she saw her try to strap it to her leg saying" A lady never has a gun at a party."
He whipped her foot tearing the side of her dress in two causing a burning pain in her foot"Run Bitch Run!" Knives yelled.
Avery bolted down the alley while hissing in pain at the burning pain in her leg, her heels made it difficult for her escape so she threw them off and ripped off part her long dress that way she wouldn't trip. She could the motorcycles starting up again and hollering of the bikers on her tail.
"Run her down boys! I like to see her blood paint our tires!"The gang wooped in excitement starting their engines readying to attack her.
Avery could feel bits of gravel and glass dig into her feet while her heart pounded as she basically ran for her life down the dark Alleys of the city, she lost her footing midway through landing hard on her knee, she gritted her teeth in pain but struggled quickly to get back up knowing she could stop. She then spotted another alleyway to her right making her turn down it.
She then felt a metal hand drag her into the darker part of the alleyway" Let go of me you fucker!" Avery screamed throwing punches and kicks with all the strength she had left with a crazed look in her how erratically the brunette was acting she managed to place a couple hits on the figure who's grip weakened, making her scramble to try to escape. She thought she could hear the bikers getting closer, The figure grabbed her again making her fall to the ground.
" Where did she go!?" she heard one bikers yelled out in confusion.
"I don't know! I think she went somewhere!" Another called out.
"Dammit this is why we should've brought guns" one Biker yelled angrily.
Avery didn't move a muscle when she heard them, she could feel the figure on her back hold her close to them watching along with her the bikers next move.
" Knives! Paris! She disappeared!" The large mouse biker yelled out to his leader.
The figure made Shhh sound to the human woman it was by then Avery figured out this figure wasn't trying to hurt her but help her.
"You fuckin kidding me!?" Knives shouted in fury.
"Were gonna search this whole goddamn city til we hit DarkTown she'll have to come out sooner or later!"Knives was livid as he got on his motorcycle and looked frantically all around.
" The boss isn't going to be happy if we don't " The muscular mouse pointed out.
The bikers soon got back on their biker and disappeared into the night, once they couldn't hear motor of the engines anymore is when the figure got off Avery allowing turn around and sit up to see Shiloh in surprise" Shiloh?What are you doing here? I thought told you stay in the guest room?" She asked him. She had placed the toon in a room on the second floor of the burlesque which where her parents lived and now her and daughter since there apartment burned down.
The rag doll toon made a shh sound as he grabbed Avery by her arm and dragged her down the alleys" Not much of a talker huh" the brunette joked, ever since she first met him she hadn't heard him say a word. Couple minutes later Shiloh brought her to the junkyard which we they snuck in through a hole through the fench it was by then they reached the destination Shiloh was looking for which was a huge old sewer tunnel. Shiloh gesture to go in with a smile then going in, Avery will in sighed exsperation at this" Why am I not surprised that we are going in the sewer again..." She said as she ducked and began to climb in it disappearing from sight.
Mox stood out by his huge window staring into the city as he smoked his cigar, by some miracle he was able to get out the club quicker then rest but it was very difficult due the chaos, to say he was irritated was just a understatement, when Francis said he was going to cause a " diversion" so they could capture Avery who would never suspect the the croc would poison the king of Disney himself.
A sexy female squirrel stared at him seductively with her elegant green fur
She wore a purple dress and white gloves"Did you miss me Mox Doll~" she cooed.
Mox rubbed his eyes obviously not in the mood" What did you find out Dex ?" the lion asked her turned around to look at weasel.
Dex stared at his boss firmly with a frown "I did as you asked, here" he spoke merging back into his original form handing Mox the sealed letters and a money clip.
" I would to have some good results today because it seems like everyone that works for is failing recently" Mox said he sat in his chair.
"The money's from the big boss he's getting impatient"Dex said fishing out a flask of whiskey chugging it.
Mox took the money and the letter " He isn't the only one" Mox said as he took out glasses to read the letter" What did you find out about Avery Rose?"
"Read the letters I gave you big man" the weasel flashing a toothy smirk as he sat on the other chair lazily.
Mox put on his glasses and began to read.
Mox my dear Man,
I hope you haven't forgotten your goal, it's been so long since I last heard from you or your process now I understand your employees can be quite...fustrating speacily Dr. Fortaine while I admire his intelligence he be a hindrance...do not forget what your creating what have been hoping to gain.
"By the light of the night~!
It'll all seem alright~" Dr. Fontaine sung loud pushing the door open than slamming it.
"My my my my my my my
It's the Rocky Horror Picture Show~!" He sung loud ripping the clothes off to reveal his transvestite clothes. He wore a gold lace glove a red scarlet glove, red corset with plume feathers, striped stockings, with ruby heels. He then picked up his makeup case opening it up to pick the style of makeup, pulling out a tube of coral lipstick and a case of bluish black eyeshadow.
Mox calm took off his glasses and folded them when he heard that the croc had arrived" What was that stunt you pulled at the burlesque? " He asked Francis very lowly.
"To get the press off our backs" Francis said puckering his lips together to add to the coral lipstick.
Dex sputtered the bits of tattered clothing glaring at the Croc toon,Francis pulled off his glasses taking a brush to brighten his eyes.
Mox frowned hard at him" By poisoning the King of Disney himself, Francis have you lost your mind? do you know what if this caught wind of the council the last thing we need is them breathing down our necks " Mox said as he rubbed his eyes again.
" Hey there's no good Party unless someone drops dead boss hahaha" Dex laughed while holding his chest" Or in my case, learn to throw your voice, invite your friends, throw a party" He said very quickly with excitement.
By then Francis had finished with his make up and turned to face Mox"I'm feeding Avery right into my palm but she doesn't know I won't keep my word and besides we won't be found out by the police, just make some sobbed story and I'll add my context" Francis explained while rolling his eyes.
Mox raised a eyebrow at this " Really? Then where is she Francis?" Mox said with his arms crossed" we need her in order for this to work, I just got a letter from our mentor"Mox said showing the croc" and he's not pleased by our delay do want to explain to the high class Duke why that is so...you know he isn't the type to take excuses" he told the croc. Francis knew this very well...he knew their mentor wasn't one to mess with.
"Very well" he sighed"She's in DarkTown" he finished.
Mox was puzzled at this" Darktown? How do you know this?" Mox asked. It was then the door was slammed open and Knives came in disheveled and panting and also looking nervous.
"B-boss we lost her!" He answered afraid of staring at Mox.
Dex appeared behind Knives and wrapped his as around him creepily" Aww don't feel too bad all buddy all pal" he said before kissing him and laughing creepily.
Mox crushed the letter in his hand at this before growling in irritation" Why am I not surprised..." He said as ran hand through his mane then bringing his gaze back to Francis" if he lost her how did you find out about her were abouts" he asked the cross dresser.
Knives gasped seeing Dex in a similar outfit as him "At least we shop in the same store buddy old pal" he chuckled.
Francis smirked in satisfaction "I placed a tracker on the phone she's carrying it keeps me updated on where she's going" he finished while humming a small song.
Mox nodded at this " hmmmm" he said in deep thought as he turned his attention towards the toon rabbit" Knives do you mind telling me how you where able to lose her when you had what was it 9 bikers including your girlfriend which makes 10" he asked as began to light up a cigar" I finding it very hard that a unarmed, human woman in long dress and heels was able to out run 10 motorcycles" Mox stared at him hard as he took a drag.
"I don't know I checked the alley through and through she just vanished boss I swear it" Knives explained.
Dex than morphed into Mox "Hey Boss what do you think?Did I get your appearence correctly" he snickered adopting his voice sounding almost similar to him.
Mox smiled and chuckled at this as he took another drag" Yes very accurate Dex" he expression then turned serious" did you find anything out that we can use against Ms. Rose?"Mox asked getting back to the matter at hand.
"She's weak without her gun but can be tough in a fist fight, basically fight her head" Francis explained.
Dex smirked at Francis" It because you know from personal experience good doctor hahaha" The weasel laughed creepily" I heard she's used your balls a punching bag more then once hahaha!"
The doctor grabbed ahold of the weasels mouth tightly "I'm sorry what did you say darling?" The Croc toon chuckled grasping the weasels lips tighter, Dex himself was struggling in pain.
"I couldn't hear you over the sound of my erection, My dear Dex can you repeat what you said before I mush you! into a puddle and dump you in my leotard!" The doctor hissed squeezing the lips tighter.
Mox sighed deeply at this" Francis I would you appreciate that you let go his mouth, he's can't give information with out it" Mox pointed out the croc.
Francis sighed releasing the weasels lips "You will take the form of someone and spy on Ms Avery" Francis growled turning his head around to stare at the mirror in case his makeup was ruined.
Dex straightened out his jacket before chuckling" Maybe I should just take the form of you boss"He said with a knowing grin" Probably get lucky" he got in Mox personal space" Tell me was she good?! Do think I would have a shot with her?!"the weasel asked erratically, it was then that the 2 other occupants looked at the toon lion in shock due to not knowing about him and the human woman sleeping together.
"Oh dear darling I smell gossip" Francis grinned interested in the juicy stuff.
Mox rolled his eyes" No Dex I don't think you will, the woman was quite intoxicated that night which was why it was so easy to seduce her, the woman is very stubborn has a no nonsense attitude, next morning she was the one who tried to sneak out instead of me" he said as he took a drag while smiling a little" I think that one of the things I admire about her...but I wish she would act more feminine, she's actually very beautiful in a dress"Mox then poured a drink for himself of scotch" and as for the other question, yes she's very... coordinated in bed if you know what mean" The lion chuckled.
"Than perhaps she can if she's comfortable around another woman" Francis pointed.
Mox became interested in this" What did you have in mind Francis" he asked him as he poured him a drink.
Dex nodded at this" that could help from what I discovered she's mostly around men and criminals all day " Dex said plopping down in his seat again" that and taking care of her daughter or with her adoptive parents" the weasel shrugged.
Knives eyes nearly popped out his sunglasses at this" R-Rose is a mom!" He stuttered in disbelief.
" Yep ! Pretty little girl like her mom, apparently Rose was married 5 years ago, divorced when the kid was 2."
" The poor bastard cheated on her making him face her wrath haha" the weasel laughed" there's a whole police report, the officers caught her chasing him around with a bat" he continues to laugh.
Mox went to deep thought at this as he rubbed his chin" Yes I remember meeting her daughter there, we can use her as leverage if things get... complicated in the future."
"But I think the biggest obstacle is that partner of hers Hickory Dock" Mox pointed out.
The weasel instantly regonized the name " You mean the former actor on the detective show?" He asked curiously.
"Yeeeeeeessssss!~"
Francis sung high breaking a glass of wine.
"Maybe if she's comfortable around the female of her gender if you can hide that fact Dex, mingle with some of the populace and get her to notice you in your other form" Francis explained smiling wryly.
Dex rubbed his hands together at this " Ooooo fun~" he said with a excited grin.
Mox who a picture of Avery on the table which obiviously was taken with her knowledge, picked it up to look at it, Just then they heard another knock on the door and then it slowly open to reveal a nervous looming Zip popped his head in.
"Y-you called for us Boss" Zip spoke biting his finger staring nervously at the majestic lion toon, Toad, Sleazy, and Cindy rushed through the door all four wearing their famous skates.
" Yes Boys come over here " the lion said as he gestured with his hand, all them came over to boss and Zip as he walked by caught a glance of the picture of Avery.
"I have a couple jobs for you 3 to do" Mox said as he looked up from the picture.
"What jobs if you don't mind me asking?" Toad growled.
Mox then placed the picture on the table and slid it over to the eldest quad making Toad frown, Zip took a look at it only for his eyes widen in shock.
" T-that's Avery" Zip said nervously.
" So I was right...you 4 are familiar with her" Mox said becoming interested as he crossed his arms.
"Hey what's up your butt about her she hasn't done anything wrong to affect you!" Cindy half yelled twirling her pigtail.
Mox frowned hard at her for this" you should do well to hold your tounge Cinderella" He warned her lowly.
Mox then sighed deeply and looked them calmly" She's important to our...goals" he put carefully.
Cindy gasped about to step forward to give her piece of mind but Sleazy stopped her"No Cindy Don't let his comments get to you" he reasoned,
Cindy let out a huff in defeat.
" How is it your family knows her well?" Mox asked interested as he took a drag" from Cinderella's reaction I think it's quite well" Mox gestured.
Dex chuckled at this creepily" Hehe don't you know boss, she grew up with them."
"Ooooohhhh~~ what a fabulous info we have~!" Francis sung turning his head at the 4th wall cocking an eyebrow "How bout that~ well babies don't you panic just yet~~" he finished wagging a finger at them.
" Very interesting indeed..." Mox said taking another drag.
Knives scoffed " I'm not surprised she knows Sleazy though, everyone in Toon-ville knows she's arrested him more then any other criminal here."
Sleazy glared at knives for his comment.
"What's the jobs?" Toad said furrowing his brows further.
Mox took a drag and looked at them seriously" it's simple...I want 4 to report to me about her."
He then brought his gaze to the sister" Speacily you Cinderella, I want you to spend more time with her...help her become more.. feminine of sorts" he said with a smirk.
"First Mox we need Dex to disguise himself as a woman too" Francis reminds wagging his finger in a tsk tsk.
Mox chuckled at this" Yes he's very good at the art of... manipulation" He gave Francis a sly smirk" Dex my dear boy would you mind giving us a demonstration..." He gestured.
Dex gave trade mark creepy smirk" With pleasure boss" he said as stood up and began to change his form.
Dex took the role of a sexy female cat wearing 20's lingerie "How's this boss?" Dex spoke in a deep female voice.
Most in the room where surprised to see Dex's form was so accurate, even knives blushed at the sight of him" hmmm what do think Francis?" The toon lion asked the croc as he turned his head towards him.
"Sexy but nowhere as sexy than me" he puckered his lips making a loud smack.
" B-Boss ...D-Doctor you not going to hurt Avery are you?" Zip asked nervously while looking concerned.
Francis made a gasp as if offended
"My dear sweet boy no! What do you think we are?Kidnappers, Murderers, rapist's" he questioned wrapping his arms around the kids shoulder.
"W-Well I-I-I" Zip sputtered trying to find his words"Nevermind son I'll let your siblings do their job while you get to watch camera feed of Avery in specific areas" Francis says dismissively.
Zip blushed at this " A-Areas ?" he stuttered"W-what do mean?" He asked.
"oh you know silly like where she's shopping, where she goes to eat and what building she visits nothing to serious Sonny" Francis spoke "Now run along now and do your job" he cooed brushing him away, Zip slowly walked back over to his older brother at this.
Mox then turned his attention towards the biker rabbit" Knives you didn't inflict serious damage on to her did you?, I know you have a grudge?" Mox asked with a raised eyebrow.
Knives grinned pulling out the chain with the padlock"I used the very same chain she and the other pig's had locked up my boys with" he spoke"Her foot was strucked."
Toad turned his gaze and growled at him at this information, as him and his sibling where heading out the door.
" And you sure you didn't go overboard?..."Mox asked as he leaned closer into his chair" I know how your temper is Knives."
"If I went to far she would've been murdered" he said glaring at Mox.
Mox eyes trailed to the door making sure the quads where out the room for the next thing he said" Francis, how would you like to have another chance to have Avery for a night? Since Darktown is right up your henchman's alley" Mox asked as he took a drag.
" We won't grab her yet but let's try to... imtimadating her for now...Knives here has already done his part" he gestured with cigar.
"I'll look my best in leather studs" Francis stretched his arms leaning against the wall.
" Good you can go now if you wish, have your fun but don't leave lasting damage we want to break her down not handicapped" Mox waved his hand" and make sure also she doesn't stumble upon the machine" the lion told the croc very seriously.
"I'll head to DarkTown" Knives spoke walking close to the door exiting out.
" Will you head out to Francis?" Mox asked as he took a drag" Didn't think you want Knives to beat you at getting to her first."
"Hmm no..Knives might screw up on his chance I'll have Dex help lure her to me" he smirked.
The weasel smirked at this" It's show time" Dex said as he dusted off his jacket.
" Remember same rules go to both of you, just break her down" Mox said he got up from the chair to head over to the window again" You got it boss" Dex saluted to the lion before merging into the Shadow's and disappearing.
"If you'll excuse me Mox I'm heading for an appointment" Francis spoke organizing his stuff in his bag.
Mox turned his head slightly to take a look" So what will be using? " Mox asked as he took a drag.
"The usual it's my specialty" Francis winked exiting the door humming.
" Hmmm" Mox hummed while taking a drag" Well Avery Rose let's see how strong you actually are" he said with a glint in his eye.
Avery had been following Shiloh since they got out of the sewer tunnel, the human woman had only patroled Darktown a couple times and very good reasons due how this place didn't have much light or electricity in general, they did have luminous lights that basically lit up enough so you didn't trip on fall on your face but that was only if you where near area that had it.
The brunette was sore and exhausted from the running emotionally. Her dress was dirty, her hair was frizzy, she felt pain through out her body, and had cuts and bruises on her arms,legs, and feet.
She can hear skittering and the wet drops of sewage water echo the tunnels.
She hadn't been here since Shiloh dragged her down there to show her that strange machine but not before they where chased off making them hide from the so called gaurds of the machine I'm the tunnels for 3 days which was when she was missing last time, they did evetually get to the surface and Avery brought Shiloh home to keep him safe.
The human knew he was taking her somewhere else this time but didn't know where, They could feel the vibration above them and the rumbling of the walls echoing.
She had a the creepy feeling that they where being watched and slowly followed though as they made there way to a huge opening, inside look like huge slum of sorts, everything was covered in grime and sludge, Avery was reluctant to go in further.
Shiloh reached out his hand when he noticed the human woman wasn't following him anymore to give it a reassuring squeeze with a smile to let her know in his own way she would be alright. As they slowly walked into the slum the brunette could see the many eyes of the residents that had the placed their focus on her with great curiousity and nervousness. Avery wasn't really surprised by this due to not many humans came down here if not at all.
They started whispering amongst themselves as if witness a propaganda lead her to what look like the center of the slum most the toons where following behind them by now as they went it made the human woman awkward due not to being use to the center of attention.
"Stick to the Shadow's, Hide in the shadows, get away from her, protect yourselves, beware of the benefactor" they whispered indicatively, many looked like unused or possible backdrop toons that were discarded from Toon-Ville, Other's looked like the earliest 1980 toons even from Movie legend standards, DarkTown has not been kind to itself if not the slums.
Avery frowned at residents mentions, Benefactor? It made her wonder who exactly they where talking about, society wasn't kind to the dark toons...even the regular toons didn't want to be around them, while some we're discarded or almost faded out, the others where created or born into to be toons for horror animation or adult animated films but since not many make those that much mostly only during certain times like Halloween. Is was really hard for them to find work...they do try but with so many fearing and misunderstanding them they have no choice to live in places like this. Shiloh soon brought in front of what appeared to the largest makeshift house in the slum which a figure moved away a tattered curtain like door and stepped out.
"I see you looking around the corner"~
"So come inside and pull up a chair~~Have you got a history that needs..did you come in just for the beer and cigerattes ~"
She was an old styled toon from the 1930s, her dress was in decorated glass, her black hair was in black curls as a beautiful domestic goddess,
Her eyes told the tale of many hardships she faced, she wore winged eyeshadow Ruby lipstick, and stiletto carressing the microphone Letting the jazz music envelope her.
"Weeeelll I'm just the girl to make you forget~"
Avery licked her chapped lips in nervousness as the female black and white toon came over to her" I guess your the leader here... aren't you" she said as she looked around.
The woman ignored her focusing on the song til Avery pressed a hand on her shoulder.
"I think you mean me doll" male voice was deep and grindy popped in.
The human woman turned around to see who and saw a man in black n white, he had dark eyebags a black large nose wearing, and wore a dark detective suit.
Avery nearly jumped when she saw him" Jesus!" She yelped.
"Welcome to the Slums!" The man shouted in cheer waving his arms to the bar she was in.
Many others started cheering as well making Avery confused how the atmosphere changed from nervousness to cheerful so quickly. Many went to drink, sit, or dance in the makeshift bar.
"And don't worry Molly! Keep singing we all love you down here" the man shouted again, causing the dark toons to cheer for her "we love you Molly!"
Avery rubbed the back of her head at this and chuckled a little" Well the scene sure changed fast" she quietly as she looked around.
She saw Shiloh go over to the leader "Take this my boy, and go buy food off the street vendors, you did well" he whispered to him handing him the gold coins from his pocket.
Avery noticed this and watched and then young dark toon run off after he nodded greatfully to the older toon. The brunette had questions about that but became quickly memorized by the toon Molly's singing.
"That's Molly" the man spoke propping his elbows on the barcounter"She's as old as Betty Boop, and a fantastic singer, she was greatly inspired by Bessie and the blues but Jazz became who she is."
" She beautiful.." Avery said truthfully" so is her voice.." she said softly.
"She certainly is..a fading star in Toon-ville but a shining bright star in our home, you know she's lost everything including those who supported and loved her, that lady has a big heart no one can snuff."
"Forgive Molly if she ignored you..her memories are through the words she sung, she's remembering her golden life" he whispered.
Avery closed her eyes sadly at this...she knew that was very common for toons who ethier are no longer wanted or shows who where cancelled...living a memory of their former selves, becoming addicted to INK or just struggling to survive...this what happened to her parents and Hickory...lucky her parents didn't fall hard after they lost their popularity but was a hard struggle to get where they ate today and Hickory...it was nightmare of a struggle...
" It was like that for parents in the beginning as well...after they didn't get jobs anymore."
The man nodded"Indeed those were dark times..dark times that will never be erased..anyway! What can I get you?"
Avery rubbed her eye from the long day she had" Do you have beer?" She ask as she sat down on a stool.
"Not in a bottle but a mug will do"He grabbed a mug underneath the counter, placing it on the filler letting fill up the beer that's golden yellow in color it filled to the brim allowing foam and the bubbles crisp
He grabbed a file scraping the foam off, he pulled it up and placed it on the counter.
" that will do..." Avery said queitly.
"You owe me a dollar" he spoke.
Avery quickly chugged it down and then wiped her mouth"put it on my tab..." she groaned" kind of lost my phone, shoes, wallet and...part of my dress"the brunette said as she looked down at her ripped dress and saw the extent of her dirty injured legs and feet making her wince.
" So...your actually the one who wanted to talk to me" the human woman said as she brought her gaze back to him" I figured cause Shiloh never spoke a word to me and led me down here for second time...first time didn't go do well"
"Shiloh lost his voice years ago, he can only communicate when he flashes his eyes or Clicking his fingers" The Man explained.
Avery was surprised by this this information and her eyes turned to sympathy.
"My name is Manny, DarkTown's Leader, politician, Democrat, Republican, Centrist, President, Mayor, Revolutionary son of Liberty and not possible communist" the man spoke in a fast pace.
She whistled" Wow you have a lot jobs don't you, must be very busy" Avery on instinct looking for her cigerattes but remembered she had them her wallet" damnit" she cursed under her breath.
"Shiloh was sent to find someone not affiliated with anyone from corporation's and popular Disney Square."
"Well he's very smart ,the reason I found out his name was because he put it on a note I don't think I would have gotten away those...gaurds and bikers last time with out his help" Avery phrased the young toon.
"Oh no no no no you came across Knives and his gang?" Manny tsked.
"He comes down here at times to harrass the good folk here forcibly to take their money as well"Molly spoke seating herself on a chair next to Avery.
The human was surprised to see Molly had sit next to her but then nodded with her im agreement" Yay sounds like his usaul list of charges" Avery said as her fingers tapped on the bar.
Avery sighed deeply at this" Unfortunately he holds gurdge against both...him and his girlfriend, tonight him and his gang chased me down trying to run me over " Avery said as her her nervous tick if not having nicatine kicked in.
Molly pulled out a green box opening to pull a white tape of gum Popping it in her mouth"Can I get a glass of water Manny?" She spoke through her chewing.
"As always Molly a lovely song you sang" he chuckled placing a water glass in front of her"Hehe thank you Manny" she smiled sipping her glass.
Avery then became serious" So you where looking for some not in the pocket of the corporations and Disney square? Why" she asked straight to the point.
She stopped drinking turning to Avery "I suggest checking our doctor sweetie he can check you up to prevent infection, you'll need to be healthy to see what's happening down here plus Knives."
"Easy many of the important places in Toonville are governed by corporation's who in returned return money and process to the benefactor" Manny explained.
Avery nodded to Molly in agreement as she took second look at her lower body... mostly at the chain whip burn that Knives gave her. but her head then popped up with interest at what Manny said" Yeah I heard some the toons say that The Benefactor...who is he?"
"The benefactor is the man whose wronged everyone and has murdered both toons and human's"Manny explained.
Avery's eye widened at this" How many exactly are talking about?" She asked going into cop mode.
"He's the man that's caused everything wrong in the Toon world" Molly spoke"It's possible he could've killed thousands and thousands of people..."
Avery froze at this" And who is this man?"
But by the looks on both too s faces she's could tell they didn't know, even had a hint of fear.
"We don't know... we never seen his face nor know his identity" Manny shook his head.
Avery went into deep thought at this " How does he pay community then? What work do have to do for him? Does have to do with huge machine Shiloh showed me?" She asked him.
"Yes Shiloh can show you more but for now rest easy" Molly spoke drinking her water.
As much as Avery wanted to protest she knew she was in no condition to making her sigh ik defeat" Alright..."
" I never introduced myself did I hehe" Avery said" I'm Detective Avery Rose" She introduced herself to them.
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And here we are the next chapter with more toon characters and more questions and secrets :D I hoped you guys enjoyed it. I would like to thank my good friend Marianofcintra for helping me with this chapter she's awesome ^^