Mouse from Space - Chapter 06.
Compared to the farm's peace and quiet, Sunny Oak was a different world for Mickey. The small town was full with animation, buildings grew out instead of trees, cars and trucks moved on the roads, people walked everywhere the eyes could see. Mickey turned his head in awe, trying to see everything at the same time. Minnie took only just some short glance at the mouse and smiled on his expressions.
"Whoaaaaa what a place!" moaned Mickey, his marks sparkled in curiosity.
"Not a big thing. There are plenty of other cities those hundreds bigger than this." answered Minnie with a tiny grimace.
"Really? Can I see any?"
"Sorry, but the cities are too far away from Sunny Oak. Gahh Mickey! Please sit back and do something with your tattoos! You glowing again!" she yelped when she noticed the alien with the white aura. Mickey blinked, but sat back and tried to calm himself. "Listen Mickey, when I can I guide you around, but... you know, we can't risk they catch you."
"Catch me? Who want to catch me?" raised a brow Mickey.
"Those men in black who took away your ship. I don't know why but I have the intention they already looking for the ship's passenger. That's why you need to be unseen. But..." looked up and down the mouse "...I not sure what should I do with you..."
"Don't worry about me. I'll control my emotions, so nothing wrong will happen."
"I hope it too..." sighed Minnie and parked the truck in front of a big mart. She detached the seat belt and hopped down "Here we are. Can you help me with the carrying?" she said as she went behind to get the cases from the vehicle. Mickey, after some fight with the seat belt moved out, following the girl, who already put down some cases full with fruits, vegetables and alien reached down for a lettuce, but when he felt the same buzzing like with the apple before, he pulled back his paw. As he promised he tried to not make something suspicious.
"Phew done. Please stay here Mickey and keep an eye on the cases while I talk with the owner." told him Minnie and walked into the mart, leaving the alien alone. Mickey put his paws behind his back and slowly looked around, examining the shop windows and the insides. He saw Minnie talking with a huge bull, she smiled and rubbed her head awkwardly. Mickey wondered how different she can act, depending of the situation.
A few minutes later she came out, clapping her hands together "Hyay the deal is done. Come, let's take these inside" she told Minnie and picked up one heavy case. Mickey imitated her moves, carefully not to touch any of the ingredients, curiously he didn't find them heavy at all. The alien followed Minnie inside another room in the shop, that was used as a storage. The girl put the boxes down and huffed a little.
"Just not overwork yourself, Minnie." said a deep voice and the bull appeared to take away the consignments.
"I'm just fine." reassured him Minnie then pointed at Mickey "Also I have some help this time."
"Very well then." he nodded and handed her some strange small paper "Here's the price for the food, and this for the hard work."
"But Ferdinand, I'm not a kid anymore to gain pocket-money!" folded her arms Minnie, but the answer was just a kind chuckle and a ruffle on the head. The two mouse hurry carried inside the cases and managed to leave.
"Thank you again for the fresh cargo, Minnie. Have a nice day, and greet the old John and Ellie in my name!" waved after them the bull.
"Hehe sure! See you next time!" answered the girl and they left the mart.
"Strange person..." noted Mickey, examining the paper Minnie hold and counted "And why he gave these strange things for you?"
"This is money, for the food we gave him. And Ferdinand is a really kind one, just sometimes he forget I'm not a kid anymore. Oh well..." she put the money into her pocket "Now we have some free time, so... how about a tour around the town?" grinned at the mouse. Mickey cheered up and quickly nodded. Thus Minnie grabbed him by the arm and playfully rushed ahead. Mickey first yelped, then laughing followed the girl.
They walked along the street, while Minnie showed the many different shops for Mickey. He peeked through every window, wondering on the various kind of merchandises. Every time they moved the girl hold Mickey's hand. Indeed it was only two finger, or else it would vanish in the big paw, but the way she touched him made Mickey blush. This soft gesture was so pleasing, so new for him, he wasn't sure how to react or why he feels strange.
While Minnie spoke about the next shop they passed by, she didn't notice three figure appearing behind her, so when she turned she almost bumped into the middle one.
"Hey Minnie!" they greeted her at the same time. The strangers were three white duck, more than a head taller than her, easily obstructed the mouse's path. They wore the same designed, but different colored, baggy jeans, headband, t-shirt. Even the bubblegum they chew were the same color as their fashion taste. Only the feather was greased different ways on top of their head.
"Huey, Dewey, Louie. What a big surprise..." folded her arms Minnie with irony in her voice.
"We knew you'd be happy to see us." grinned Louie.
"Yeah, sure, bye guys." frowned the mouse and tried to avoid the ducks.
"Oy, oy. Not so fast dear Minnie." they jumped in front of her at the same time. Huey leaned closer to her with a wide grin "C'mon we just wanna chat a little."
"And probably ask a date!" quacked in one.
"Shut up Dewey." scolded the other two their twin brother. Minnie touched her head and let out an annoyed sigh.
"How many times I told you, I have no interest for any of you."
"But we have interest for you, Minnie sweet. Why not let us explain right next to a shake?" Louie grabbed her arm and dragged her closer, too close to him.
"First of all. I don't care about what you feel toward me. Second, wings off! Don't think because you're the major's nephew you can do whatever you want!" sneered Minnie through her teeth.
"Another reason to date with us. We give you everything you want. And... think about it." a disgusting smile appeared on the duck's face "Three handsome guy is better than one. Just imagine what we can do with y..." he couldn't finish his sentence because he was suddenly slapped across the face. A moment later he let out a pitch high quack and collapsed down holding his crotch, jerking painfully on the ground. His brothers glared at him shocked.
"You..." hissed Minnie, clenching her fist "You... DISGUSTING MORON!" yelled and trotted away, not caring about Dewey and Huey's scared quacking.
Mickey was also shocked by the scene. He didn't understand the whole conversation, still sensed there was something serious behind. He avoided the cursing Louie and quickly followed the mouse. He caught up Minnie behind a corner, as she leaned her back against the wall and tried to calm herself.
"M-min..." he started but the girl interrupted.
"Reason number one, why I hate this town: It's full with brainless, disgusting morons!" she whispered half aloud, embracing herself. Mickey lowered his head, then got an idea and kindly patted her head with his paw. She startled and glanced upon him with a soft blush on the cheeks. The alien looked back with determination.
"I... don't know, what those creatures talked about, but it was threatening toward you. Next time... I take care about them. I not let them harm you." his voice somehow reassured Minnie. She moved away a little hair from her face and smiled upon him.
"I know, thank you Mickey." answered, in the next moment she hugged the alien. Mickey was out of guard, for a moment he wasn't sure how to react, then slowly his paws moved around her waist, embracing the female.
"Y-you're welcome." muttered the alien. On his shyness the girl chuckled a little.
"Come, I want to show you someone." said Minnie and kindly dragged Mickey to another place to show him someone she trusted the most.