"Tch! This is stupid! I'm a grown woman with my own opinions!" The woman grumbled as she finished up a report that wasn't due till next month. "It's not a crime to speak my own mind!" The moment the women got to the mansion the older man sent Bree to bed and banished the woman here to finish work that wasn't done before she left the office and start/finish the week's paper work. Currently the paper that was being finished at the moment was a report on the latest experiment. "This is beyond ridiculous! Sides, half the people can't recognize me if I'm smiling and such! Which is the point! Urgh!" After a few minutes she finished it up, saved and emailed it. And that man wonders why the entire office thinks she's a workaholic. Honestly! Punishing her like this is...is... ARGH! Why is it that after all these years Carlso makes her feel like she's 15 again?! Stretching a bit she let her eyes wonder the famialir room. The room was filled with monitors, the biggest one filling the entire back wall. The place was a computer nerd's dream. The computers were state of the art along with highly advanced programs. Or so she's told. It seemed like gibberish to her. She only used a small computer that was easy to understand.
This place was way outta her league but for the kid's sake she was learning to adjust to it. The only thing that was understood was that the cream of the crop top notch security system for both the lab and the house was in there. The lab had two known working system plus three unknown save for Jack and Carlso. Those two were the only ones who knew how to get them up without trouble. As for the mansion's...who knows. Only thing she did know was the laser grid outside and the huge monster dogs. Shame she can't remember the breed but those were the biggest babies she's ever seen. She and Bree were the only ones who they would come to if called. Not even their former owner Jack could get them to come like that. Standing up from the work desk, the woman started to leave when a photograph caught her eye. In the picture a father and daughter playing on the beach, both smiling brightly.
The man in the picture was tall, lean and rather on the skinny side with messy brown hair and dark brown eyes. Heh. Most people have said that Bree took after her mother Mira in looks but her appearance looked just like his. Jack..it was hard to believe he was gone... "Big brother..." The woman sighed sadly before leaving the office and locked it up. He was the only one who gave a crap about her when she was growing up. The only one who truly supported her even when her own family didn't. "I think a snack is in order.." Switching directions of both mind and body Mina headed towards the kitchen. The beautiful hallway no longer amazed her anymore nor did the artwork in it. Good thing that man married Mira. That woman had amazing taste and did wonders to the place. If Jack had been in charge, this place would of been barren. Course if he hadn't married he'd been locked in that dang lab of his till who knows when.
As the kitchen started to get closer, the sweet smell of pastries filled the hallway. "I see Nina is hard at work." The woman muttered to herself. Much as the two women drove each other crazy they still had respect for each other. "Smells awesome Nina. You've got good ti.." She started to say when much to her shock and surprise to see not an older woman but Bree wearing a flour covered apron baking and filling the sweets that were just taken out of the oven. "Hey big sis! Right on time!" The girl exclaimed with a bight smile that couldn't help but coax one out of her as well. "Do you even know what time it is?" The older woman said, crossing her arms and tried to appear upset. The effect was ruined by the mischief in her eyes and her attempt to hide her smile. "Two in the morning." Was the prompt reply. "You have school in the morning ya know." Bree crinkled her nose up, finishing filling the last pastery. Plopping down in a nearby chair Mina picked up one of the pastries and took a bite. "Oooooooooo. Cream cheese..." The woman moaned in pleasure, earning a delighted smile from the cook.
"Thanks! I figured you'd want a snack and I know your a sucker for cream cheese." The girl informed her as she started to clean up the mess. "You forgot to say sucker for homemade danishes but you're forgiven." The girl snickered as she continued her work. "Not to mention that school topic was changed. You still are going tomorrow no matter what." "Mina, why do I have to go? I graduated from college yet I'm in school still. If it's people skills I've got them." Ooh boy. Not this topic again. " Bree... It's not just that I want you to go for. I want you to understand and build relationships with others. Make friends. Regardless of you being the smartest girl I know (she couldn't help but notice the girl smile at that), having friends is a big deal for a girl your age." "I do have friends! Ryan is my friend!" Saying as gently as she could (lest she added fuel to the fire) Mina finished, "I know hon. I just want to make sure you turn out good." It was Bree's turn to sigh. "Big sis, I know your scared of me turning into that loser doctor. (Urk. Guess she didn't hide that well) You worry too much!"
Mina chuckled. "I know I do. Sometimes your too smart for your good you know that?" "You keep saying that but do I care?" The woman rolled her eyes before she yanked the girl over and put her in a headlock, messing up her hair. "Hey! Uncool!" The girl squealed as Mina laughed. "Sure, miss smatry pants." The moment Bree was released the alarm system went off. "What? Which one is that?" Bree wondered as Mina stood up. "That's the alarm system for lab. Wonder if it's a break in?" She explained as she quickly rushed back to the office. "Wait for me!" The preteen called after. The door was already opened when the two reached it. "What's going on Carlso?" The brunette asked walking through the door and wasn't even surprised to see the older man furiously typing away and bringing up images from what appeared to be a lab. "What the? That's lab 1. There's nothing in there but machines and chemicals." Bree said as she walked over to a monitor. "Don't know miss." Carlso started when some quick movement caught Mina's attention.
"Intruders. Try camera four." Mina told him, scanning through the monitors to try and find the source of the movement. "Hey! It's that stupid swordfish and that idiot lobster!" Bree suddenly called out. "Say what?! What camera?!" "Camera 6." Before she could say anything the older man said, "On it and it's up." Looking at the large screen two large images showed up, looking closer showed what appeared to be a 6 foot lobster moving equipment as a marlin wearing a purple leotard carrying some boxes outside to who knew where. Why a marlin was wearing a leotard was a question she never got an answer to and probably never will.
"Oh great. It's those two. First they rob banks and now they have the gall to break into one of our labs." "What a couple of idiots. Those equipments their taking aren't any good." Bree commented, watching as the lobster carried a bunch outside. "Bring up the back entrance." A few seconds later a large truck appeared onto the screen. "Are the cops heading there? And what happened to the laser grid there? And where is the alarm?" Mina asked. "Someone deactivated it." Unbeliveable. What was the purpose of even having a security system? It wouldn't be so bad if normal people tried to steal from Stardon but to have these guys do it? How embarassing! It was like everything was being handed to them on a plater!
"The street sharks showed up! How cool!" Bree suddenly exclaimed in excitement. Why did Mina have the feeling someone went into fan mode? "Tell me your kidding.." The woman muttered as she scanned the monitors till she found four half shark men fighting off the intruders. "There goes one of the equipment." Carlso sighed in dismay as the tiger shark threw a piece of heavy equipment at the swordfish to distract him as the great white came in from behind to get him. "And we just got that replaced too.." Mina added sadly. Great. Just great. How will they explain this to the insurance... "Hey you guys! Is that all you can say?! This is sooo cool! Go street sharks! The preteen cheered as she watched the fight.
A second later she said, "Someone's messing with the security footage." "Say what? Impossible." Carlos frowned as he brought up the footage on another screen. To everyone's amazement the footage showed not the lobster and the marlin taking things but instead it had the four sharks carrying and removing stuff. It was almost believable. Almost. Save for when the camera showed where the cut scenes were added and removed. It looked beyond totally fake that it was just sad to watch. "Did this person even try to make look realistic? Look. There's the line where these images were added. And we don't even carry that brand label on the equipment their removing." The older man said as he watched.
"I don't know bout you two but I smell a setup." Mina said in a thoughtful tone. It was a poorly planned setup as well. Tch! This couldn't get any worse! Mina wondered to herself when Bree shouted, "Someone activated the laser grind! They'll be sitting ducks for sure!" "Bree... It'll be fine. I'm sure they'll dive under in time." Carlso started before suddenly getting cut off. "Ah! The lasers are shooting at them!" She shouted as she watched her heros dodge from the shots. Mina had to admit...as big as the boys were they were pretty agile.. Her eyes widen as two of the Boltons got stunned from the lasers. "Ah! Their down! And the jerks they were fighting got away in the truck!" Lovely. Just lovely. Those dorks got away with valuable stuff plus unknown chemicals.
"Just what else can go wrong?" The woman muttered to herself. "The street sharks just got arrested by the cops." Carlso simply stated. Bringing the image up to a larger screen, it showed the Bolton family getting arrested. "Just where the heck were they five minutes ago?! And why didn't they escape?!" The little blonde demanded, putting a hand on her hip and gave the screen a glare. "Cause two of the brothers are down from the lasers." The older man answered. Mina smiled slightly. The Bolton family would never leave a member behind."The cops here are useless!" The girl shouted. Much as the adults agreed they remained silent. They didn't want her to lose what little faith was left for the law enforcement.
"Hey, hey! The street sharks didn't do anything! They were just trying to stop those big lugs!" The girl continued. Why would anyone steal from that lab? None of the important testing was being done there and the stuff that was stolen weren't even that valuable. That was further out and only a handful knew the location. And why even frame the Boltons? Not to mention a hack job of it too. Is there something bigger going on...? Argh! Much as she hated to admit but Carlso was right this time. She should of kept her mouth shut earlier and just ignored that Paradigm! "Mina! Stop daydreaming and go bail them out!" A voice shouted. "Eh? What?" Mina went, shaking herself mentally from her thoughts to see a aggravated Bree standing in front of her with both hands on her hips. "You weren't listening! I said go bail out the street sharks before they get handed over to Dr Paradigm!" The girl growled as she stared at her. "Bree, I can't. Regardless of the intention the Bolton brothers DID break into the lab." "And fought the two who were stealing stuff!" The girl countered.
"I know but still..." the brunette started when the preteen cut her off. "Still nothing! How can you still be like that even after seeing that disgrace of a vid?! Go bail them out! Please!" Bree looked up at her with a big sad puppy dog look. Oh no. Not that puppy look. That rotten punk knew Mina was weak against it. Sighing deeply she gave a slight nod. "Fine. Only cause they were trying to stop the two stooges." Bree let out a loud whoop and waved a arm around. "Yea! Hey, hey! Get me a autograph from one of them!" "Don't push it missy." She said dryly. What a way to end a night...
"Why did I agree to do this?" Mina muttered as she fixed her hair into a bun. "Cause you have a weakness for cute looks." The older man commented as he drove to the police station. "Sides that.." "Also cause you have great respect for their father and go nuts when someone bad mouths the Bolton family." Mina sighed for what seemed like the millionth time that night. It was already long night and a headache was starting to form. Guess calling in tomorrow was in order after this.. After clearing this little misunderstanding up going home and plopping into bed sounded wonderful. "Those idiots of cops better not give me any trouble. We went through the trouble of getting the orginal video after all. Think they'll believe it?" She asked doubtful as she stared at the footage in her hand. With those boys's luck it'll most likely get tossed out before it even got watched... A chuckled floated to the back. "Of course. Long as it's the business you they'll have no choice but to believe." He explained as the car pulled up into the station. That did answer her question in why he made her grab her suit and stuff..
"Wish me luck.." The woman muttered as she got out of the car. "Go knock 'em dead, kid." Carlso called after her as he watched her walk away. Mina stopped long enough to give him a slight thumbs up before walking through the double doors. Here goes nothing.. Walking over to the large lobby desk she cleared her throat. She stood and waited for a moment. "Excuse me.." Mina started in a cold voice, getting into her act. The cop at the desk ignored her as he continued doing whatever. The heck... "Excuse me! I have the evidence to prove the street sharks are innocent of any wrong doing!" "I heard you the first time lady, I doubt you hav.." The cop started before he looked up and flinched at her hard stare. "And just who you might be miss?" The heavy set man asked. "Mina Golden. President of Stardon." "Miss Golden! Please forgive my rudeness!" The overweight fool quickly started as he stood up. Much better. Smirking a bit the woman continued. "Now that I have your attention Sir. I have evidence that the street sharks are innocent of breaking into my lab."
"You are aware of the break in ma'am?" He asked timidly. "Of course I am! Some fools have the audacity of trying to sabotage my footage of the real culprits with the street sharks! I have the exact original copy in my hand. Where is the chief? I demand to speak with him this instant!" The cop flinched at her tone before answering, "He's with the sharks trying to get answers before their turned over to Dr Paradigm." Then her timing couldn't be better. Nothing would make her day better than ruining his! "Then take me to them. Now." Her tone left no room for compromise. "Yes ma'am." Finally! Now she was getting somewhere! For a moment there she was getting worried that he wouldn't listen to her. "Right this way please." The cop said as he lead her through the station. "Where exactly are they? I doubt the jail would hold them for long." Course not. With those jaws of theirs the Boltons would and could easily take this place out. That and why in the world were they getting on an elevator.
"Their on the third floor in a special holding cage, ma'am." Made sense. But...why the third floor? Men...she'll never understand their way thinking. Still. Even though Mina promised Brianna she'd get them out but it was a long shot. Even with her position the police may not let them go.. Despite having evidence. Ah screw the negative thinking. Their father praised the crap outta them and she'll do anything and everything in her power to get them out. Can't promise anything bout future arrests though.. She jumped slightly when the elevator stopped and let go a ding. "As I was saying chief, it is imperative that you hand over the sharks to me for rehabilitation." A famialir voice floated over to the new arrivals. Ugh..right on time and now to break his little black heart. If he does have a heart. "We're innocent! We didn't steal anything!" A deep voice growled out as another said, "It's a setup! Tell the truth Piranoid!" Piranoid? What's with that name?
"Here they go again telling lies. Now then, I'll just take them and be on my way." Paradigm said as the swat team looked between him and the chief. "I don't know.." The chief started. "I don't have time for this. Take them away." The doctor exclaimed in annoyance and motioned with his hand at someone. Here's her cue. "I think not, Paradigm." Mina said as she walked into view. The entire group jumped in surprise and she couldn't help but notice the good doctor had a surprised shocked look on his face. Heh. Wish she had a camera.. Whoa...that is one large cage.. And the Boltons new forms were even bigger in person then they were on TV. "Hey, who's the lady?"" The hammerhead asked the boys looked over in her direction. "Whoever she is she's pretty cute." The tiger shark commented as he checked her out. That must be Robert jr. Robert did say he was a bit of a ladies man. "Chief. Let these men go. Their innocent." Mina stated, walking over and stared directly into the chief's eyes.
"And who might you be, miss? Can't you see that we are busy here." The bald man exclaimed in annoyance. "I'm afraid we can't do that miss. These four broke into one of Stardon's labs and removed vaulable items." The chief explained as shouts of protests exploded from nearby. How the heck these guys didn't recognize her was way beyond trying to understand. Scowling a bit Mina placed a hand on hip before speaking, "They didn't steal anything you fools!" "Yea, it was that lobster and long nose who did it! We're being framed!" The tiger shark said then got interrupted by Paradigm, "Their covering for their father, the poor fools. Even when edvidence is against them." Which I have right here in my hand." Just how the heck did he have that? No one but security and herself have the passcodes to get to it. Unless...oooooo if there was a way to nail him for hacking into Stardon's computers.. "Hey! Don't bad mouth our dad, piranoid!" "What edvidence? Its been faked!" The great white said as he grabbed the bars of the cage. "He is correct. The footage that Dr (ugh! It made her mouth taste nasty just saying that!) Paradigm has has been tampered with."
"Just how do you know that, young lady?" Oh heck no, that jerk did not just take that rude tone of voice with her! Smirking broadly Mina replied, "I have access to security and watched not only the real culprits break in but witnessed the most terrible sabotage of my entire life. Did the buffoon who did it even try to make it look believable?" "And just how do you have that?" The chief asked. Someone save her from this mess. "I am the president of Stardon Corporation, Mina Golden." Her smirked broaden more at the jaws that practically hit the floor. "I've heard that the new president was young but what a surprise to see a young lady like yourself running that place." Paradigm said. Hmph. Sucking up will get him no where. Not after being caught red handed with a tape. Why did he look like he ate something sour? Probably the taste of his pride going down with his crapshoot of a plan. "Talk about impressive." One of the boys said. "Miss Golden. You have edvidence of the real culprits you said?" "Yes chief I do." She handed him the real tape.
The feeling of satisfaction increased as the frown on the good doctor increased. "Since you have the real edvidence that means your letting us go right?" The great white asked. "Even if the theft of equipment was faked they still broke into a.." The doctor started before the brunette cut in. "Release them." "Miss Golden, even if what you say it is true the sharks still broke into restricted area." "Which they did in an attempt to stop the intruders." "Are you going to listen to this young lady, chief? Let me take these boys to get proper treatment for their condition." Paradigm started. "I would like to remind the good doctor that Stardon's labs are none of his business therefore any charges that should be made is MY decision. They trespassed onto MY company grounds. If he doesn't like it that is not my problem. Now. I believe I said release them. Or is releasing these men too difficult?" "This is preposterous! The street sharks are wanted criminals!" Paradigm said.
Hmph! Even when that jerk is about to lose he just can't lose with grace! "Dr Paradigm, Miss Golden is right. She can either press charges against them or not. The young lady chose not to and even has the real edvidence bout the culprits." Ooooo the look on his face just made her entire night. "Yea-hoo! We're outta here!" The boys cheered. "Thanks, chief. Paradigm. Boys." Turning around Mina headed out. Thank goodness! Another few minutes in there and her composure would be gone! Ugh! A hot bath sounded good right now.. Walking out the double doors, there was Carlso leaning against the car. "I take it things went well?" Carlso asked when she was close enough.
"Yea.. But dang! It took forever! Let's go hom-" Mina started when a voice called over, "Hey wait a minute!" "What the?" Turning back to the station to see one of the street sharks,the great white, walk over she quickly dropped her surprised expression for her cool demeanor. "Can I help you?" Mina asked cooly once he was over. "Just wanted to say thanks for saving our fins back there." He replied, smiling a bit. Whoa those were some big teeth he had there... A small smirk appeared on the woman's lips. What irony.. Thanking the person who was going to leave them in there. "Thats it? You came over here to thank me?" The shark coughed slightly, apparently put off by her act. Argh...first time Mina ever met John's kids and its when she's being Ms. Company president: cold hearted jerk off. This is another irony that wasn't lost on her...
"Wha? Its a crime to thank someone? The names Ripster by the way. Say...you look really famialer have we met before?" He asked, adding the last bit. (wonder which one was he? From his demeanor he must be John. His personality didn't fit the sports fan like Coop and Clint was suppose to be really loud) Erk. Don't tell her this man, Ripster, recognize her now after all this time... Not good. Time to get out of there. "No. It's not a crime to thank a person. But for the record your thanking the wrong person." The brunette informed him, which earned a confused look from the large male. "A fan of the street sharks asked to bail you out." Mina clarified for him. "A fan Hm?" John smirked a bit at that. "Lose the smirk, bud. It wasn't me. Regardless of your intentions you still trespassed onto restricted property. Have a good night, John." Mina told him as she quickly got into the car. A sigh of relief escaped her lips! shoulders dropping in relief. Finally! This darn act of hers was for business only. Yet she used it on a civilian.. And on Robert's son no less.. This night really sucked.. "I think you left quite the impression on him." Carlso told her as he drove away.
"Why say that?" She wasn't in the mood for jokes. All she wanted to do was go to bed and sleep.. "That was probably the first time a man had ever stood there and smirked after you left." "Just get to the point." What game is he getting at? "Oooh nothing. Usually men stare after you in bewilderment, give glares or..." Mina waved a hand at him. "So what. That's nothing new." The older man signed a bit. "Mina I know your disappointed at how you met Robert's sons but there's no reason why you have to take it out on me." Great. A helping heap of guilt. "Sorry..." Now it was his turn to wave her off. "I know you wanted to met them under different circumstances and now that you did..." "They met the jerk me. What a way to leave an impression." The two drove on silence for a while before Carlso said, "You do realize you called one of them by name, right?" The woman blinked a few times at that, trying to remember what she said.
Now that she thought about it... Tch. She did! She called the great white, Ripster, his real name. "Lovely...just...lovely..." Well, it's not like it was a big deal. The news played the darn story so much, maybe he would think she'd got it from there. "Don't even go there missy." Carlso said sternly. She winced at that. Wha did she miss now...? "If it was random then yea you wouldn't get their attention but since you saved them AND called one by na,e their bound to get curious." "And did you know you worry too much?" "You worry about the other things yet at times you don't even know when to worry. Those boys are going to investigate the thefts which means you'll also get looked into. More so now cause of tonight. Be prepared." Well...they were superheroes of a sort...so of course their gonna see what those slime balls were up to but that didn't mean she was going to get their attention, right? Right?
Hey! Finally got the second chap out. Hopefully it turned out good. Comments are gladly welcomed. It's my first fanfic about a cartoon so be easy on me. Heads up for lemon lovers. I'm not gonna do a lemon for this story. I grew up watching these guys. It's hard to see them in that light. Sorry if there's stuff messed up in here. I'm using my iPad to write so please be easyim trying to fix this as I go along. Hope you enjoy!