Here's the next chapter of Chris & Kipo In the Age of Wonderbeasts.

Sorry I haven't updated this thing in a while. But, like I said in my last update from my Owl House story, life happened, a lot of emotional stuff to. And like everyone else, I had to deal with it before even trying to update.

It was that bad and stressful, but anyways, without further ado here's the new one!

Chapter 24

A Wolf in Wolf's Clothing

Two days ago a lot had happened in a short amount of time. First, there was the very first HMUFA (Human, Mute Ultimate Friendship Alliance) meeting which didn't go as planned at all. Couple of reasons was because The Umulat Snakes got bombed by the Humming Bombers who lost their friend blaming it on the Newton Wolves who claimed that the Timber Cats stole some of their stuff, and they did.

But, out of nowhere a whole family of Mega Crabs came in and attacked the village, the wolves and hummingbirds scammed while the snakes remained to aid the cats, ultimately, they won that fight and chowed down on fresh sea food. Which resulted in the cats and snakes joining HMUFA, a small but decent start. However, there was a twist, Jammack ended up getting kidnapped during the skirmish.

Naturally the group got into high gear and tracked down not only the missing Mutes, but also found the rest of Kipo's Burrow community. Unfortunately, though, they were under Emilia's command. Luckily though, despite not going accordingly to plan, their mission succeeded, destroying Emila's lab, and all her research. And, they managed to bring back Asher and Dahlia's parents back with them, while also giving the humans much to think about, if they chose to wage war.

With no time to waste, the group was now focused on getting more factions to join up. So they managed to call up the two other factions they got along with on their early journey bringing Kipo back home. The Rat Land Rats & Fitness Racoons.

" So they're all here? " Kipo asked with Benson nodding. " Yeah, they just arrived. "

" Okay good. " She turned over to her boyfriend who was eating the very last of the crab meat. " Hey, Chris? "

" Hmm? " He replied back with a mouthful.

" Would you mind starting off the meeting? "

He gulped down his meal before responding. " Yeah, that's fine. " He replied as they exited out of the grand hall grabbing the mute's attention. Wanting to get this over with, Chris cleared his throat to address those who came.

" Alright, everyone first off. Were very pleased to see that you all came. Now, to get down to business. Very recently, we found out where the rest of the humans were hiding including Dr Emilia. Who as many of you probably heard, has been racing to create a cure to revert all Mute Kind back into normal animal's. Luckily, for us, we not only managed to find it, but we also saved the lives of those who were captured and used for their experiments but also Emilia's lab and research itself. " Hearing this very much pleased the Mutes before Chris spoke up again.

" However! " This grabbed their attention. " While we might've have delayed her progress. It's already a safe wager, that Emilia is continuing her work despite our interference. Which is all the more reason why we all need to bring, all Mute Factions together. Not only to prepare try and prepare for a possible war, but also try to push for peace & consistence between Humanity and Mutes alike. "

Kipo chimed in. " So, you see, if you guys join HMUFA, everyone from the burrow will see how not-scary mutes are. "

" No offence, Yumyan. " Chris commented looking over to his uncle who was sliding the edges of his axes together, he and d few other Timber Cats attended the meeting to see how it would go.

" None taken. " He replied back.

She continued on. " Then the humans will be, like, 'Emilia's the one who's evil!' And then friendship wins forever and ever! " Chris groaned a bit at what she was saying.

" Yeah like she said. Go friendship. "

" First of all, we love your energy. " Carton commented.

" Your positivity is an ocean, and we're getting rocked by your waves. " Tongue Depressor added before Amy spoke up. " But...we defiantly can't join your alliance. "

" What? " Kipo was shocked to hear this. " Why not? "

" Because were afraid! " Carton failed trying to whisper but instead yelled making the group confused.

" Of who? The humans? " Wolf asked. " They're just confused. "

" No, not them. " Amy pointed upwards in a certain direction upwards whispering. " We're afraid of him! " She was pointing at Scarlemagne who made a gesture with his hand curling it into a fist and both groups explained their reasons.

" Scalemagne tried to send us into the final meditation. " Tongue Depressor said followed by Amy. " He destroyed our beautiful park! "

Reminded by this Benson sadly took off his hat. " RIP Ratland. "

" Look, Chris, Kipo, I'm sorry. But if he's here, we are..out..of..here. " Carton said before walking off with her people along with the rats.

" But he's in a cage, and he can't conquer anyone from in there! " Kipo protested. " Besides, he's really sorry... probably. " Hearing this suddenly made the Mutes all break out in laughter inducing Dave who got smacked by Chris.

" Dude! "

" Oh...I thought she was joking. "

" Scarlemange sorry? Fat chance. " Amy said bluntly.

" I gotta do crunches just thinking about all the fat in that chance! " Carton cried out before doing them. " Stop crunching! I'm serious! I know, deep down, he's sorry. W-What if I can get him to apologize? "

They broke down into laughter again. Seeing where this was going Chris sighed rubbing his forehead a bit. Wolf leaned over to him. " Maybe now would be the time for you to step in. " She whispered.

" No need to tell me twice. " The silver teen whispered back before stepping forward and whistled grabbing their attention.

" Okay, guys listen. I'm gonna get real with you for a minute. " He slowly lets his words sink in.

" Either you all can buck up, help us out trying to prevent possible war, or you can take your chances until you end up getting cured. Which means these things. " He points over to the rats. " You all won't ever be able to rebuild possibly another Rat Land for the future residents of this city to enjoy. " He points over to the Racoons. " And you guys, Big Beak was a living nightmare for all of you till we dealt with it. But, getting robbed of who you are is just as bad as death. "

Everyone got silent and wide eyed at what he said minus Dave who whispered. " Dang, that was dark. "

" Uh...Maybe he has a point... " Amy said nervously with Brad nodding his head. " Yeah totally. "

" While his words may reflect on this terrifying reality, there is also absolute truth as well. " Tongue Depressor added.

" Okay, we get where you're going at with that. " Carton admitted before screaming." But were still scarred! " Chris gave a flat expression before slapping her. " Thank you. "

" Alright, alright. Look, how about this? Tomorrow night, if Scarlemagne does apologize for what he's done will that be enough for you to join? " They all chatted amongst themselves appearing to be fine with that.


A little bit later we see Kipo standing before her 'adoptive brother' informing him of what was going on. " So, you see, you just need to give them a real, honest apology at the HMUFA meeting tomorrow night. "

Just like the rest of the Mutes naturally Scarlemagne laughed at this as well finding it funny. " O, oh, that's good. " He stopped laughing seeing the look on her face. " Oh...Oh, you're serious? Well, very well. " He stands up to the glass with a look of interest in his eyes. " What do I get if I apologize? "

" Nothing. " Kipo answered trying to use reason. " You do it because it's the right thing to do, and you're a nice person. Somewhere deep. Very...deep inside. Deep. "

" Only one problem with that plan, Kipo. " She turned to see Wolf carrying Scarlemange's tray of food using a ball of yarn to get up walking towards them. " To apologize, he'd actually have to mean it. "

" Oh, I'm so deeply, terribly sorry. " The mandrill did a sarcastic & dramatic expression. " What have I done? Leave me to my shame!...No I don't. See? It's easy. "

Wolf gave Scarlemagne his food picking it up to reveal left over crab meat. " Crab again? We're in a forest. There's fruits and vegetables everywhere! " He said showing he was getting tired of having the same constant meal routine just like they did with the flapjacks.

" All I'm asking is for you to completely change your heart and tell them that you're honestly sorry for everything you've done. "

Scarlemagne goes into thought. " I don't know. Sounds like a whole thing. People tend not to forgive someone who's tried to pour molten gold on them. On top of that, it really shouldn't be me you ought to show concern to. "

Hearing this caught their attention. " What are you talking about? " Wolf questioned.

" I'm talking about your lover. " The mandrill clarified.

" What does Chris have to do with this? " Kipo questioned with a raised eyebrow.

The mandrill smirked at how naive she truly was. " Oh, come now 'dear sister'. Do you not know how much obvious he detests that vile woman as much as I do? I've seen all the signs. A shame really, if things were different, he'd been a perfect warrior under my command. Even a general if I had become King. "

She hesitated a bit trying to make a response." Chris...Chris would never do that... "

" Are you so sure about that? " He asked raising an eyebrow in a dark tone. " While I to have suffered at Emilia's hands he hates her with a passion stronger then mine. "

Hearing this very much brought Kipo's mood down drastically before sighing and walked off. Wolf joined her after giving Scarlemagne the 'see ya later' gesture.

" Am I crazy to try? " Kipo asked her best friend for her opinion.

" No! " Wolf replied back while Scarlemagne cried out. " Yes. "

" Scarlemagne's wrong about him being a good person. And if there's anyone who can prove it, it's you. "

" I'm not eating this. " Scarlemagne said holding up a piece of crab meat. " The smell of the sea revolts me! "

" Then don't eat it then! " Wolf snapped back. " Starve and see if I care! "

" But Wolf...what about Chris? "

The young survivor looked a bit hesitant. " It's hard for me to say...But I think you should get a second opinion from someone else. "


Later that night we see Chris in the kitchen of the great hall helping Leo wash the dishes.

" Well, I gotta say. That was a pretty good dinner. " The silver teen said.

" Thank you. "

" To be honest I thought that stuff was weird, but glad I was wrong. "

" Happy to hear that. By the way you've been looking at some of those mathematic books I gave you recently? "

Chris paused before chuckling nervously. " Eh...Oh look at the time. " He said before running out the door quickly as he could like a bat out of hell and at the same time Kipo entered bringing in

" You know it's really nice you're trying to tutor him. " Kipo said as she placed some more dirty dishes on the side and joined in on washing them.

" Yeah, but I don't think I'm really getting anywhere with him. " Leo said in a honest tone. " I mean, then again he didn't grow up the same as you did. You were top of the class back at the old burrow. "

" But there were only a handful of us that actually wanted or didn't want to though. Others, saw it as pointless. " She gained an idea." What if, I could tutor him? "

" Why so you could spend more time with him? " Leo questioned with a knowing smirk.

"... Maybe... " She answered before sighing which grabbed her father's attention.

" What's the matter? "

" Dad...Can I talk to you? "

" Of course. What is it? "

" Well...it's about Chris... "

" What about him? "

" I...I don't know dad...I'm honestly worried about him. "

" About what? "

" Well...He's dead set of taking Emilia down as much as we are, but...because of 'you know what'. It's a lot more personal it is to him. "

" Oh... " Leo was now starting to understand and took a pause at what he was doing." You're worried he might do something he might come to regret? Like...killing her? "

" Exactly! " She exclaimed almost dropping a plate. " I know what she did was terrible and unforgivable, but it won't solve anything. "

Leo gave his daughter a solemn expression. " I understand what you mean, but... " Leo paused for a brief moment before continuing. " Honestly depending on the circumstances, I would... "

Hearing this shocked the female hybrid especially hearing this coming from her dad. " What? "

" Kipo, she took your mother away from us, used her for her own agenda for fourteen years try and find to kill you. And's that's why I'll never forgive her. "

" But dad...she's back with us... "

" I know...I know...But Kipo, it's not our place to say. He has every reason and every right to whatever he does. "

" And then what? He might turn into someone else worse. " She said making Leo pause and turn to his daughter. " Dad please...I don't know what to say to him...So maybe could you just try to talk to him somehow? "

" Alright... I'll see when I can. "

" Thank you. "


The next morning had arrived. And today was going to be a really big challenge, as todays main objective was to get Scarlemagne to apologize. If he does, then the rats and racoons would join HMUFA. But, apparently today, there were other things set in motion.

We see Wolf coming around the corner of a tree pausing for a moment upon hearing the sound of rustling in the bushes. Using her hunter instincts, she glanced around the area only to see a mega bird come squawking out of the bushes flying up through the tree lines. Thinking that's what it was, Wolf continued what she was doing until she was caught by a snare yanking her up into the air catching her by surprise.

Hanging upside down she saw some movement in front of her and saw a young wolf emerge. One would mistake it for a Newton Wolf, but this one was wearing a school uniform and on one of her rolled up sleeves was a flower bracelet. As the wolf emerged, it glanced around making sure it was alone before locking eyes with Wolf.

" I hear you go by 'Wolf' now. " The canine said and Wolf's eyes widened in realization of who this was. " Margot! "

" I wanted to... " She didn't get a chance cause Wolf gave off a yell using her weapon to slice off the rope, slammed it to the ground which the canine dodged. Afterwords a chase started. She tried to slash Margot only for the mute to jump onto a tree branch going to a walk way with the young survivor hot on her tail.

" Wait! " Margot held out her paws but Wolf wouldn't listen and tried to tackle her but the canine avoided trying to reason with Wolf as the chase continued. " Just give me a second! "

From up above, we see Kipo meditating which broke upon hearing Wolf yell and looked down to see her chasing Margot watching as they went into a wooden structure in the tree and emerged jumping from one yarn ball to another.

" What's going on!? " Kipo called out as Margot jumped avoided another lash from Wolf's weapon. " Why are you chasing a wolf girl in a school uniform... " Margot came by her jumping past the hybrid who then realized who it was. " Oh, my, Margot! Is that the girl who betrayed you!? "

" She's mine! " Wolf replied continued going after the mute.

" Ok, I respect your boundaries. But I am here if you need me to trample her! " Kipo said as Margot landed on another yarn ball and as Wolf landed, she used her claws to cut the string attached to the ball making them both go down landing in the bushes. Only a second later, they found themselves on the back of a mega bird darting straight up through the tree lines into the air squawking away.

As things got more stable Wolf continued her fight with Margot.

" What, did you come back to finish the job you started five years ago? " Wolf asked as she went for a punch that was blocked followed by a kick that Margot jumped over avoiding the hit. And once again the female canine held out her hands in protest.

" I just wanna talk! " Margot avoided another punch from Wolf.

" Talk!? You don't know me very well! " She replied back before tackling Margot knocking them both off the bird plummeting down to the trees. Thanks to the many branches, around they managed to avoid death fall before they came passing by Kipo once again.

"Say the word, Wolf. " Kipo said as her friend replied.

" Kipo no. "

" Does that mean a 'Kipo' now? " The female hybrid asked before Chris came popping up next to her. " Nah, just let her handle this. " He said.

Eventually the chase ended up right in front of Scarlegmange who was confused watching as their fight continued.

" If you're not trying to kill me...! " Wolf said as she continued attacking Margot relentlessly who continued blocking and dodging her attacks. " Then why did you trap me!? " She asked as Margot jumped getting behind her, grabbing the cloak and threw her forward.

" Cause I thought that you'd try to kill me! " Margot answered.

" Well, you got one thing right! " Wolf confirmed.

" Um, I'm sorry, but who is this? " The mandrill asked in confusion but got no answer as Wolf swung her rope with the canine ducking down and avoided an incoming attack but not a low sweep knocking Margot off her feet.

" Please. I...I just need your help. " Seeing this Wolf lowered down her weapon much to Scarlemange's disappointment.

" Ah, it's over? But you're both still alive. "


A few minutes later Wolf tied her up and was now getting interrogated by the rest of the group who had now gathered.

" How did you know where to find us? " Wolf questioned.

" There's a bunch of otters doing a whole play about you. " Margot answered. " It includes your address and everything. "

" Maybe...we need to be more careful with that option. " Chris said to himself out loud.

" Why would you need my help? " The young survivor continued her questioning.

" We were scavenging in Deathstalker territory and got cornered. I escaped, but...my brother Rupert's trapped. I didn't know who else to turn to. You're the only person who's escaped those scorpions. "

" Um, why should we believe you? " Benson chimed in. " You're the wolf who pretended to be our Wolf's best friend and then hunted her. How dare you. '

" You're about to feel the wrath of a Human Mute Ultimate Friendship Alliance! " Dave exclaimed. " Despite our welcoming name. We bring the pain! " The exclaimed slamming his fists into open palms. Hearing made Margot lower down her eyes realizing that her former adoptive sister told them about what happened all those years ago.

" Guys, this is Wolf's decision. We need to respect her choice. " Kipo said in a kind tone before getting angry. " Because we're real friends who would never betray her! "

" Okay, Kipo tone it down a bit. " Chris told his girlfriend gently scooting her aside and kneeled down locking eyes with the young canine. " How long ago was this? "

" Two days ago. "

" From what we heard from Wolf, you had more siblings. Why not turn to them? "

" Most of them left Las Vistas. Going with dad after... " She paused not bothering to finish her sentence after glancing at the wolf pelt the young survivor was wearing and everyone knew full well it was skin of the mother wolf, the same one who raised them.

Wolf gave a sigh. " Alright, I'll do it. "

" Yeah, what she said. Wait what? " Dave was surprised to hear this including the others especially Margot.

" Really? "

" You don't deserve my help. " Wolf said firmly. " But if there's one thing I've learned from Kipo, it's that I should help you anyway. " She turned over to Scarlemagne giving him the stink eye who wasn't bothered. " Because it's the right thing to do and I'm a nice person! Somewhere deep, very deep inside. Deep. "

" Yeah! We're doing this! " Kipo pumped up a fist before pausing. " Uh, but who's gonna get Scarlemagne to apologize? Yumyan? "

" You are. " Wolf spoke up. " Stay here. HMUFA needs you. " She glances over to the mandrill again. " Besides, your job is gonna be way harder than mine.

Wolf kneels down to Margot holding out her weapon to deliver the canine a message. " And if this is a trap, I'll be wearing you next. "

With that said Wolf untied Margot, afterwards Benson and Dave walked up to them. " We're coming to. "

" Yeah, better even the odds in case she back stabs you. " The bug said making Margot sigh in annoyance but if this was what it took to get some help then she'd take it.

As they left, Chris turned over to Kipo. " Also, as much as I would like to help you out. I have to go myself. "

" What? But, Benson and Dave are enough. "

" No. Not that, I'm gonna go out, and do a bit of recon. " The silver teen explained. " We know Emilia is always on the move from that cruise ship. But, I'm just gonna have a scout around the shorelines. That's all. Better to be safe then sorry. "

Hearing this Kipo who he had a point and sighed. " Ok. Just...be careful out there. "

Chris smiled before pecking her on the lips. " I will. If I'm lucky enough, then it shouldn't be gone for too long. If not, then I'll be back by night fall. " With those words of reassurance said Chris jumped up into the air transforming into his normal Mega Tiger form and headed out.


We now arrive to the great hall where the Timber Cats were cheering happily watching a ball of yarn going round and round in the room eating flapjacks minus Yumyan who was down below trying to catch it. Their attention was stopped upon hearing the sound of scrapping.

With a shove Kipo brought her adoptive imprisoned brother into the center of the room. But immediately the cats weren't liking where this was going while Yumyan sat on his throne.

" Hey, what's he doing here!? " " I don't wanna see him! "

" Let's throw stuff at him! " Everyone started throwing their maple syrup covered flapjacks and started booing at the mandrill who wasn't even fazed or bothered by this.

" Oh, yeah, boo me. You know what? Boo, you guys! " Scarlemange retorted back. " Boo, you! " Kipo and Chris rushed up front to the cage.

" Stop throwing stuff! " Kipo cried out.

" Ooh, actually, could I have some of that? " The mandrill questioned before Yumyan raised up his paw making the cats stop. " We're trying to show him what community means. " Kipo explained.

" Let's work together to wipe down his cage. So we can throw more stuff at his cage! " Yumyan said making the cats cheer and yowl.

Kipo frowned at this. " I see what the problem is. " Before pulled the lock on the mandrill's glass cage and started opening it startling everyone in the room, including Mandu.

" Uh, what are you doing? " Scarlemagne questioned just as surprised as the cats were.

" You can't get to know people from behind a piece of glass. " Kipo explained. " So...I'm showing you some trust. " The mandrill exited out of his cage and when he did the cats freaked out with one throwing up.

" That's ok! It's just gonna take them a minute to see what I-Aaah! " She got flapjack splattered into her face leaving it drizzled in syrup and seizing this opportunity Scarlemagne laughed as he ran away while laughing.

Outside Scarlemagne skidded down a tree getting himself back down to the ground. As he tried to run off, Kipo in her normal Mega Jaguar form came landing right in front of him and from behind their was Mandu glaring at him. The pig was holding an axe in her mouth.

From behind Kipo returned back to her human form. " Ready to get started? " Scarlemagne only groaned in response.


At Skyscrapper Ridge we see the rescue group making their way through the collection of old buildings. Wolf was in the front leading them and behind Margot could feel the glares from behind her.

When she turned around, both human and bug pounded their fists. " We're not taking our eyes off you. " Benson said making the motion.

" Yeah! I haven't blinked in hours. It was fine for a while and then it became painful. " Dave blinked. " Ow! No, no. I-It's back. "

" Do they have to come along? " Margot questioned in annoyance as Dave walked up forward not watching where he was going.

" Like we ever let her go anywhere alone with y-Whoa! " Just as he was about to fall Wolf caught him. The reason was there was no walk way but a long way down. She pulled him back up and he sighed in relief hugging her legs. " Thank you, true friend. And to think you tried to eat her! "

Wolf proceeded to grab her rope and swung it making it tie around an old steel beam and swung across before retracting it back to her. Margot meanwhile stepped back a couple feet and ran jumping up grabbing the beam to get herself across. When she did Wolf grunted picking up a piece of nearby wood and laid it down for Benson and Dave to cross.

Then both human and canine exchanged a challenging glare to one another and ran forward making Benson whine.

" Oh, man! I hate chasing Wolf!

" How are they so fast? " Dave questioned. " Their legs are so short. "

" Dude, I know! " Benson said because he had to chase her one time, and compared to last time he had Chris to help him out when she found out Kipo was a mute.

Up ahead Wolf and Margot's race eventually ended as they skidded to a halt with Margot looking over to her with a smile. " Wow, you're still really fast. " She was impressed, hearing this made Wolf smirk before she dropped it and gave her a glare.

From close by Dave's panting voice was heard. " Of course, she is! " He and Dave were exhausted. " She's been running for her life every day of her...life! "

" My life hasn't been easy either. " Margot snapped back as they walked up next to Wolf.

" Oh-ho, boo hoo. " Dave said sarcastically hardly buying it. " Benson, you got eyes on her? I gotta sneeze. "

" I'm dialed in. Go for it. " He said before they both sneezed and started panicking and checking on her even though nothing happened.

" Oh no! "

" Oh no! Did she stab you in your back while we sneezed? "

" Wha... " Margot couldn't beleive what she was hearing. " I...No! "

" Likely story. " Benson said.

" Guy's I'm fine. Cut it out. " Wolf was starting to get annoyed with it, not that she mind. She did appreciate their concern for her safety but this was a bit much.

" See? No backstabbing. " Margot said as she walked forward. " Let's go. " They continued onward.

"


Meanwhile elsewhere in Las Vistas we see Chris riding a dragon fly holding a pair of binoculars as he scanned the shoreline looking for any sort of suspicious activity. Lowering down the binoculars he spoke to the dragon fly the same way he remembered Dave speaking to one a while back. Luckily for the male hybrid, he managed to get the bug to teach him how to talk to one and those lessons paid off.

Chris blew a few raspberries. " You sure you spotted a boat coming by here? " The dragonfly blew raspberries' in response. " Yeah, I'm positive."

" Alright, if you're sure. " Hearing this response

Upon seeing the Deathstalker, Chris took a pause remembering what he was taught, control his breathing and calm himself down. When he did the scorpion started going the over way.

The silver teen smirked pleased to see it, and now seizing his chance, he took to one of the tall buildings and started climbing to get a better view and vantage point. Once he got to where he needed, he brought out his binoculars.

" Alright...Now if were a wolf. Where I would be? "

" No go there. Let's go with this. " Closing his eyes, Chris focused turning his nose into a feline nose and started to take a few whiffs staying perfectly quiet. Soon enough it paid off and he got a hit. But it wasn't canine, but another scent he knew all to well, the scent of a human.

Chris hummed and started jumping across the roof tops

He stopped putting his hand against the wall and peaked to see a couple of humans wearing the weird bunny costumes. " Bingo. "

Silently he started tailing them going turning his arms into smaller tiger paws so he could leap from tree to tree.

" So really think she's close? " One the humans asked sounding to be female while the other was male.

" She's gotta be. Even after all that crap that went down two days ago, the doc isn't letting up on the experimentation."

" Well good. The sooner we get rid of these Mutes the sooner I can start building a house. "

Chris hummed with interest as this now caught his attention and started to follow them, much like a predator would in hunting their prey.


Back at the Timber Cat village we see Cotton hanging out with two other snakes adjusting the strings on her acoustic guitar. But as she did so, one the strings got caught on one of her fangs.

Before long a familiar voice caught their attention. " Hey, guys. " It was Kipo coming from around the tree. " Nobody slither away. Ok, you may know Scarlemagne from trying to melt you- " She motioned to the mandrill who poked his head out and instantly the snakes all got angry.

" Uh, that's exactly how we know him! " Cotton said as they watched Kipo drag him out by his arm.

" But this time here's here to melt...You're hearts. "

" For the record, I don't want to be here. " Scarlemagne clarified attempting to walk away but Kipo turned her arms into paws picking up the mandrill placing him on the ground.

" Honestly, just put me back in the cage. " He said pointing up.

" No. " She said. " So, is there anything he can help you with? "

Cotton hummed at that request and looked down to her acoustic. " Ten fingers, huh? " She slipped off her instrument and passed it over to the ape.

" Is this acoustic? " He grabs it. " You know, the secret to tuning a guitar is... " Without warning he slammed the guitar to the ground startling the snakes before he darted off laughing away enjoying what he just did.

(Que Music in the background Jump Around. House of Pain.)

But as he ran, he didn't notice a certain giant purple leg stomping Infront of him crashing him to a halt. Moments later Kipo brought him back most likely to fix what he just caused.

" This is going to be one of those days isn't it? " The mandrill asked in annoyance getting a nod from Kipo.

" You'll thank me later. " He once again groaned.

...

We now see the two in the kitchen were Scarlemagne was put on kitchen duty to wash the many dishes that piled up inside the sink. He took a whiff of the wash rag and was disgusted by the smell.

Kipo though nodded her head telling him to get started which he did. Only then Mandu came in wanting some attention from Kipo. As the female hybrid knelt down to pet her, Scarlemagne gained a smirk and slammed the plate on the floor, climbed on the sink and jumped out of the opening earning an annoyed look form his 'sister'.

Just like before without looking, he crashed into a paw that was slammed onto the ground. He's now back in the kitchen and now Molly was helping Kipo keep an eye on him wielding her axes while Mandu brought him more dishes to do much to the mandrill's annoyance.

...

We now see the Racoon's working out to some upbeat music. Kipo of course was joining them and hesitantly Scarlemagne did to just as Carton jumped in showing some moves before she jumped away going along with the flow.

Then gaining a smirk Scarlamagne gained a devious smirk, picking up the boombox and slammed it down, breaking the machine much to the racoon's shock while Kipo gained an unamused looked watching him run as her arms transformed which resulted in her giant paw stopping him again.

...

Afterwords, we see a large wooden house that housed Yumyans pet flee Pierre with its name carved in wood over the entrance. As Kipo was petting the flea Scarlamagne came running out. The female hybrid turned her arms into paws thinking he was going to run away again, but she paused noticed the mandrill had his hands over his mouth.

The result most likely being because the inside of the 'flea house' was not pleasant, which was more than enough to make him go over to a tree and barf out the contents of his stomach earning a winch from Kipo who looked inside of Pierre's residence and backed off getting a bad whiff of whatever was inside.

While nearby Mandu also caught whiff of the smell before tipping over to the side knocking her unconscious.

(End background music.)

We now switch over to see Yumyan playing with the younger Mutes. " Roar! I'm a spooky monster! " The kids played run fake screaming as they ran away before the older cat jumps onto the little snake and hummingbird missing the kitten. " Yumyan squishes you all! " He was clearly having a lot of fun with this as were the little ones pinned underneath him.

From close by Kipo and Scarlamagne just walked over while the kitten giggled as he ran up to Kipo's giving her a hug. The kitten stopped hugging and looked over to Scarlemagne who diverted his attention. Seeing this as an opportunity, she held the kitten out to him taking the mandrill by surprise.

Not sure what to do the kitten held out a flower that he had hoping that would please Scarlamagne who proceeded to lift him up. But instantly the little cat got scarred making the ape panic not to sure what to do. " No, no. I... Don't cry! It's ok. Shh.. " He lowered his back to the ground and kneeled down to his level quickly thinking of something." Uh, look! Uh, you're...You're a fierce little timberkitten! "

" I am? "

" Yes, you are. " Taking a note from Yumyan the little feline did a fake roar. In response Scarlemagne looked over to Kipo who didn't say anything but raised her eyebrows. And then.

" Oh, no! Aah! " He started acting like he was scarred. " Timberkittens and snakelets are chasing me! " This instantly changed the kittens mood as he and his friends, the snake and humming bird started chasing after him.

" You don't scare me, Scarlemagne! " As they were playing Yumyan walked over to Kipo the two of them sharing a glance to one another. " Snugglemuffin owns you all! "


Back with Wolf and the group they were seen emerging through some very tall grass. As they Wolf held up a fist telling them to stop.

" Do we have to go through the dog park? " Margot questioned as they watched the Mega Rottwieler sniff around while the Mega Corgi happily jumped around. This confirmed one thing, they were back in the Vallery of Dogs.

" Can't we go around? "

" Aren't you in a rush to get to your brother? " Wolf questioned.

" I am. " Margot retorted. " We're no good to him if we're dead. "

" And you're no good to him alive! " Dave said before questioning his friend. " Too far? "

" Not far enough. " Benson replied as they were going forward, and the young canine was getting tired with the negative crap she was getting from her sister's companions. While not thinking straight enough she stepped forward and onto something that made a squeaky noise. She looked down to see she had stepped on a little green squeaky toy.

Upon seeing this everyone got nervous especially Margot who had her foot on it.

" Uh-oh. " Benson wasn't liking where was going.

" It's okay. " Wolf managed to stay calm and instructed Margot what to do. " Just slooowly lift your foot. " Margot did just that, but even then it still made a squeaking noise which did grab the dogs attention and scattered avoiding a foot from a Mega Bichon.

As the chaos started Dave fearfully jumped into Bensons arms. " There's to many feet! " They narrowly avoid the paws of a black mega bichon. " Were gonna get squished like bugs! "

" At least you're immortal! " Wolf retorted.

" He's what? " Margot wanted her to say that again.

" No time to explain. " Wolf replied. " Which one's the alpha, Margot? "

" Y-Y-You're asking me? " She stuttered. " I don't know! "

" Yes, you do. "You're a wolf! Focus. " Margot closed her eyes and started sniffing around glancing at the mega dogs from the mega Rottwieler, and the white Bichon until they landed on the Mega Corgi and pointed at it. " Her! She's the alpha! "

" Then come on! " Whipping around her rope, she and Margot raced up a tall strand of grass going towards the corgi and as they got to the edge, wolf tossed it attaching the hook of it to a thick patch of it's fur grabbing Margot by the shoulder as they swung onto the dog.

From the distance, Benson and Dave saw this and were panicking thinking they were fighting. "

" Wolf! You're too far! I can't see if she's stabbing you! " The bug called out but they were being ignored. " Is she stabbing you now!? What about now!? " Neither Wolf or Margot replied back as they climbed up the Corgi racing up to the top of it's head. " Now is she stabbing you!? "

Once in place, Wolf and Margot howled grabbing the other dogs attention. After doing it some more, they all sat down including the corgi they were on. Both Benson and Dave were surprised by what just happened.

" Are Wolf and Margot, like in charge of those dogs now? "

" Ooh, I'm gonna ride in his ear! " Dave declared.

" Dibs on the other ear! " Benson said as they ran to catch up to them.

" That was amazing! " The after rush of adrenaline was still in effect. " It was like we were reading each other's minds.

Hearing this made Wolf turn to glare at her former sibling. " Or like we were raised by the same monsters. " She retorted earning a sad look from Margot showing that clearly she wasn't going to have her trust that easily.


Night fall had now descended onto Las Vistas and after much silent trailing, Chris had managed to follow the humans working for Emilia straight to their base of operations. Much to his surprise they ended up at a old run down mall. The same very same one where Chris had been to many times before.

The silver teen hummed at this. " The front entrance is a no go. Plus there'll be a bunch of guards inside to. " He then smirked. " Good thing, I know this place like my hand. " Not wasting any time Chris rushed up to a tree and started climbing. After that, he found his 'secret entrance', this was made in the early days when he would explore this place to see what it had to offer, but it was once home to a Mega Gecko, until he killed it. Not wasting any time he crawled into the vent.

Getting on his belly, he started crawling using his elbows to help him move through. As he did, through a cobwebbed covered screen, he saw people working and another smell caught his attention. The smell of chemicals. Carefully he slowly moved through to get a better view of what they were doing and sure enough he did.

He saw a guy extracting liquids from a large glass bowl and injecting them into darts? Things instantly got interesting, because Emilia had just entered. Now even more curious he started to listen in on their conversation.

" How are we looking? "

" So far so good. " The male workers replied passing her a clipboard. " We've managed to make ten thousand darts. It wasn't easy though but did it. "

Emilia frowned a little going into thought. " Make more. But double it. " She said passing it back to him.

" What? Are you sure? We have more than enough. "

" Which is more reason that we take extra precautions. " Emilia pointed out. " We don't know how many there are. On top of that, after the whole fiasco from two days ago. What that stupid kid said, has got the people of the burrow talking. They're to second guess themselves. "

" Well, you can't exactly blame them. He actually made a few good points. " Hearing this earned a glare from Emilia. " Don't tell me you're starting to side with them? "

" Of course, not. I want those damn things gone to. "

" Good. Once there out of the picture. We need to make it a priority to produce as much as we can when we start going after the Mega's. "

" Yes mam. Also, have we properly tested it yet? "

Emilia smirked as this question and brought out a miniature mega slug that was in a small glass container. " Watch. " Picking up a syringe she extracted some of the fluid and injected it into the slug. Within mere moments alone, the slug started to decrease in size and much to Chris's shock it was back to being a normal slug as if it was never mutated at all.

" Does this answer your question? "

" Indeed so. " The male scientist replied before he and Emilia exited out of the room. Refusing to let this pass on by, Chris slid the screening and let himself carefully drop on.

Once inside he kept his gaze on the slug." She still managed to make it? How is this possible? "He looked around and noticed a chalk board that had a series of math equations along with something else a charred book. Picking it up he regonized it.

" The journal? She wasn't able to make the cure before. So what changed? " He wondered before noticing clumps purple and silver hair. He instantly regonized them.

" Me and Kipo's fur? But how did... " He paused remembering now, it was last time they went to the cruise ship they must've unknowingly left some of their fur behind. " That's why she's been quiet. " He said before putting the journal back where it was. As much as he wanted to, he knew he couldn't take it, it would only raise a possible alarm among the humans working under Emilia. As he was about to leave, he noticed there was a small pantry full of darts.

Seeing an opportunity, he grabbed one bringing it up to his eyes. " Since this thing works. Then I know what we can test this on. " After carefully wrapping it, he put in his pocket and went back into the airduct sliding the screen back in place and knew he had to get a move on before

He then started to make his way through, as he did multiple small spiders rushed over by him with one crawling on his face. He quickly swatted it off and continued on through until he found a busted grate and crawled through doing his best to silent his landing.

Not taking any chances, Chris closed his eyes turning his nose and ears into feline. Now he was able to smell and hear more better in his surroundings. And started to silently make his move, and he knew a way to help him move without getting spotted. Glancing down he spotted a couple of rocks and picked them up shoving some into his pocket.

As Emilia's goons were going around, Chris silently made his way through making sure not to alert his presence or give away his position. This was one skill the silver teen was happy his father taught, and now he was using like he should. After moving around a bit more, he was now apparently the center of the mall where a portion of Emilia's forces were eating. At the center he saw the bitch walking over to her left and right hand, Gretta and Zane.

" So are we going now? " The female muscle head asked.

" Yes, we are. "

" Ha, no sweat. We got them right where want them. "

" What about those wolf kids? We gonna let them go keep our word? "

Emilia sighed at her muscle's lack of common sense. " Yes, Gretta. We'll let them go. On our terms. " With that said she and her two top lackeys were leaving. Quickly, Chris glanced out the window and watched them leave. Once they were a good distance away from the place he made his move and started sniffing around until he got a whiff of canine. It had to the Margot's brother, it was the only non human scent, so it had be him.

Not waisting any time Chris silently scurried through behind large crates and debries until he spotted a good with a tray of food going towards a door. Already having a feeling, he located Rubert, Chris made his move.

Silently he grabbed the guy by the back of the neck. While he did try to struggle, the silver teen knocked him unconscious and proceeded to drag him putting him behind some crates to hide him not before grabbing the key to unlock the door, opening it and closing it as quietly as he could.

Inside he spotted a cage and in that cage was another young wolf that was wearing a school uniform. Compared to his sister, he looked a bit more on the heavy side, at least that was Chris's opinion.

" Psst! "

" Huh? " The wolf looked around in confusion wondering where that was coming from.

" Psst! " Chris finally got the wolf's attention as he walked towards him. Before he could speak Chris put a finger against his lips telling the canine to be quiet to whisper. " Are you by any chance Rupert? "

" Y-Yeah. " He answered nervously. " How do you know that? "

" You're sister Margot came to us. "

A look of surprise plastered onto his face. " Sh-She did? " Quickly his surprised look to turned to panic. " No-no-no. Look, you need to go while you still can. Try to warn them. "

" Warn them about what? "

" It's trap. Margot's bringing them into an ambush. "

" Where? "

" At some parking garage. "

" Listen, you need to calm down. I'm gonna get you out of here and were going to help them. "

" B-but. I'm the reason this is happening... " He was starting to hyper ventilate. " I'm...I'm... " Chris unlocked the cage and got down to the young wolf's eye level.

" Listen to me... " He had Rubert's full attention locking his eyes with the young canine as if he was staring into his very soul. " In moments of crisis, panic does nothing...Harness it...Let it serve you...There's still a chance. And were taking it. Are you coming? " Chris got up from his knees and in response, so did Rubert gained a sudden look of fire in his eyes and nodded.


For much of the day Kipo continued her 'session' with Scarlemagne and before anyone knew it, the HMUFA meeting had arrived, with the rats and racoons attending all interested in knowing if the very same Mute who almost killed them months ago was really gonna apologize for what he did.

At the Timber Cat great hall, Kipo entered through the kitchen door looking at the crowd, relieved to see the ones she wanted to join HMUFA actually came. As she entered Scarlemagne came from behind appearing to be nervous.

" Are you ready? Just like we practiced. "

" We didn't practice anything. " The mandrill said confused by where Kipo was going with this.

" Exactly. Because an apology comes from your heart. " Scarlemagne looked forward to see all the Mutes were waiting in anticipation some fearful and others curious to know if he was actually going to do it or not.

" Why is this so important to you? "

" Because, if I can't get all the mutes to come together, then I'll never convince the humans that Emilia's wrong! And friendship loses forever and ever. "

He raised an eyebrow at this. " If that's all you want, then why don't you just get rid of me? " She put a hand on his shoulder.

" Because it's not all I want. I want you to have a second chance. " She walks forward giving Scarlemagne a moment to get his composure and from the door Mandu poked through the door glaring at him.

" Oh, calm down. I'm not going anywhere. " He told the pig.

At the stage Kipo addressed the Mutes who were present. " Thank you all for coming to this very special meeting of HMUFA! " She said excitedly hoping to get a reaction, but she only got a sarcastic "Yay" from a random mute. " Ok, that's a start. " She said nervously trying to stay positive. " Anyway, ever since the Battle of Aurum, we've become so much stronger together. But there's something keeping some of us apart. Scarlemagne, could you please come up? "

She steps down allowing the mandrill to take the stage clearing his throat. " Hello...everyone. " He immediately got some boos.

" Go away! " " You're not wanted here! " Yumyan spat out a hairball preparing to throw it. Once the crowd got quiet he continued speaking.

" I just wanted to say that...often in life, we are faced with summer storms. Sometimes we are the thirsty roots of a tree, and others the bird thrashing against the wind. Even so, the rain must fall. But the clouds will always make way for the sun. Do you see what I mean? "

While some were getting the idea, others not so much, like Yumyan. " Are you calling us trees? "

" No. No! "

Carton spoke up. " Oh, he's saying we're too dumb to know how rain falls! "

" That's not...that's not what I... "

Angered Amy finally spoke out her mind. " First, you destroy our homes and now you're calling us dumb trees! "

" You're the tree! " Everyone started getting angry and throw hairballs at him, seeing enough was enough, Kipo got onto the stage.

" You guys! Stop! We already did the throwing thing! " They wouldn't listen, and so she let used her mega abilities, her eyes turning feline while her hands turned into paws. " I said stop! " They finally did and she reverted back. When it was done she turned over to Scarlemagne who finally knew what he had to do.

" I've done terrible things to you. And in return, you've shown me...patience. " He pauses letting the words sink in. " I don't deserve your forgivness and I don't expect anything to change after today. But...for what it's worth, I am sorry. "

" Wow. Give if up for Scarlemange, everyone! " She got the same response just like at the beginning of the meeting. " Oh, come on! You can't say you didn't feel that. "

" No we did. " Carton said. " But we also feel...incredibly scared! "

" Two emotons swirling together like a beautiful vortex. " Tongue Depressor added.

" Kipo... " Amy spoke up. " We can't forgive Scarlemagne yet. " Hearing this really brought the mood down." But, you made a safe zone in our heart. " She and Brad took off their hats. " We'll join HMUFA.

" Really? " Kipo was growing excited hearing this response.

" It took a lot of heavy lifting to get Scarlemange to apologize. " Carton said before raising up a barbell. " I'll spot you any time. "

" Yes! Ohh, I wish Chris was here right now along with some confetti. Welcome to HMUFA! "

They started chanting the said name as Scarlemagne watched this unfold.


Later on he went back into his cage and as reward for his efforts Kipo gave him some apples to eat.

" So...maybe this could be an everyday thing? "

" What the apology? " Scarlemagne asked.

" No, walking around the village. For a little bit.

" Hmm. I'll consider it. " He said taking a bite out of one of the apples.

" Oh...I knew there was good guy in there. "

" Yes, I know. Deep, deep down. Very deep. " He took another bite. " Deep. " He repeated what she did to him days ago making her giggle.

" Not so deep anymore. " The mandrill chuckled as a thump was heard on the side. He looked over to see it was Carton who was up against the glass.

" The summer storm from your story. It was you wasn't it? "


Back with Wolf and group they were riding on the Mega Corgi who quickly skidded to a halt right in front of the entrance to deathstalker territory. As the party climbed down from the corgi she was scarred, whining and whimpering feeling the presence of the scorpions.

" Remember, the most important thing is to stay calm. " Wolf told the group. " So the deathstalkers can't see your heartbeat. " Taking a deep breath she walked forward with the rest of the group behind her minus the corgi who was backing up slowly from the entrance. Before they knew it, they ended up at Wolf's old residence which surprised Margot quite a bit.

" Wow! You actually lived here? That's impressive...No, it's...it's amazing. "

" No! " Wolf turned back to Margot. " No, you don't get to do that. You don't get to be my friend. "

" Wolf you tell her! " Benson commented backing her up feeling the same way.

" Do you know what it was like to find out the people I thought were my family only saw me as food? "

" So messed up. " Dave said. " And then what happened? "

Wolf continued on with tears emerging from the corners of her eyes. " I had to fall asleep every night knowing that nobody in the world was thinking about me. Or even cared that I was afraid! "

" Of course, I cared. You were my sister. " Margot started to grow hesitant. " But our...my parents...They made me think I didn't have a choice...I was scared. "

" You don't abandon friends when your scared! That's when you need them the most. "

" Wow. " Dave was on the verge of tears after hearing that one. " That should be a rule of the surface. "

Seeing this saddened Margot a lot wishing things were different then they had to be. " I'm glad you found the pack. You deserve. " With that out of the way they returned to the reason they were there.

" So, where is he? " They waited for a response and finally having enough Margot did what she believed to be the right thing to do.

" I'm...supposed to take you to the parking garage. "

" What? " Wolf turned to her growing angry upon hearing this. " She captured us. She said she'd take away our minds, turn us into animals...But she'd let us go if I brought you to her. She wants to use you to get to Kipo and Chris. "

The group already knew who was behind this. " Emilia!""Mandu! " Dave realized his mistake while Wolf was angered by this. " Aah, Emilia...makes more sense. "

" You walked us into a trap? "

" Not yet. " Margot quickly answered. " I'll figure out another way to save my brother, but you can still get out of here. " Suddenly footsteps were heard making Margot back up in fear while the rest of the group realized what was going on.

" No they can't. " They turned around to see Emilia aiming her crossbow at them along with Gretta and Zane.

" Oh so that's how it is? " Wolf questioned glaring daggers at the female scientist who gave her a satisfied smirk in response.

" I already knew what would happen and it ended up working in my favor. " She glances over to Margot. " Well done mutt. Once were done with them, I'll let you and brother go. "

" But first...We have something to take care of. " Slowly Gretta and Zane walked towards the group keeping their crossbows trained onto them.

" Even if you capture us, our friends will come for us... " The young survivor said in a matter-of-fact tone which made Emilia chuckle.

" Oh, I do hope so. I count on it. " She said not aware that something came up from behind tacking her to the ground startling everyone because it happened so suddenly.

" Be careful what you count on then... " The one to pin her down was Chris who both claws at her throat.

" Chris? " Benson was surprised to see him while Dave cheered at this. " Alright! Good timing! "

" Hey you better let her go. " Zane said in a threatening tone as he and Gretta kept their weapons on the group. " Or they'll get it. "

The silver teen snarled back. " No. You're going back away from them..." The silver teen replied. " Or I'm going to make a new carving...Without her, you're nothing...So, here's the proposal. " He glares at them intensely keeping his claws right on the front of Emilia's throat. " Her life...for theirs. "

He glanced over to Wolf motioning his head to the side. " Weapons. " She already got the idea taking the crossbows out of their hands and threw them hard and as far away as she could.

" Now...We'll be off. So do yourself a favor, if you want to actually do something, then grow a spine and do your it yourself. " Chris told the female scientist who glared back at him. He proceeded to get off of her and walked over to the group. In response he whistled and out came running Rupert who smiled upon seeing his sister running straight towards her.

" Margot! "

" Rupert! " The siblings hugged it out and as they did so Wolf glared at her, hating Margot for lying and tricking her, but somewhat softened her gaze understanding why she did it.

" We're leaving. " Before he transformed Chris turned to Emilia. " Emilia, this is your last warning. We don't want war. So do yourself a favor, no. Do humanity a favor and let this crap go. The future is ours to decide, not what the past says it should be. "

She gave him a scowl in response. " No. I've had to work and sacrificed too much to let any of this go. One way or another the surfaces will be ours again. "

" And yet your standing on it now. " Chris retorted. " As smart as you are, I'm surprised you didn't bother looking back in the history books knowing the outcome of what happens in war. We can either can come to an understanding or not the choice is yours Whatever you decide your putting lives at risk. "

" Life always comes with risks. " She snapped back. " You should realize that by now. "

" I do...and I feel sorry for you. " Chris said before transformed into a Mega Tiger glaring down at the scientist and her lackeys allowing the group to climb on. As Margot and Rupert were about to come on Wolf stopped them. But the mega tiger gave her a low growl as if it was a way of telling her. ' Not right now. '

She didn't like this, and reluctantly helped them climb onto the tiger who stood back up. Once he did, Chris took a deep breath and gave the three humans a powerful roar. One that signaled that Emilia was on thin ice, and this was the last straw.

What most didn't realize that night, that as of right now. War had truly begun.


To be continued

Now replying back to reviewers. (However, this time I'm not. To damn many to reply to. And to the one who writes his reviews in Spanish I appreciate the ideas and feedback and such, but can you at least tone it down on how many you do? Thank you.)

Now, as for the major changes I did. Yes, I know so what? It ain't just gonna stick to what transpired in the show. They don't call this Fanfiction for nothing.

Ok, with this chapter done. I'll be focusing on updating Ultraman Kiba. So stay cool everyone.

Peace.