Perry's POV
It was much harder fighting in a teenage girl's body when you are a male animal. In some ways, it was wrong. I mean… well no need to think more on that.
It was hard to fight without my tail, and this time I had no purse! Pinky did for some reason. No idea where he got it though.
I shook my head side to side and glanced out of the corner of my eye to see Lily leading Phineas, Ferb, and Isabella out of the room and to the elevator. Good, my owners are safe. I thought, blocking yet another punch from Dr. D. He was madly trying to hit me across the face but I dodge him ever so easily. His punches were still girly as ever.
I felt slightly bad for Pinky. Norm, especially since Doofenshrimtz upgraded him, could pack a powerful punch. So far though, Pinky was able to dodge neatly out of the way and land a few kicks himself. Sadly though, even the fast pack punches of a small dog, currently a teenager, like Pinky, were no match for a rock hard metal body of Norm.
All of a sudden, I was struggling under the weight of a new force. I looked up to see Dr. D on top of me, pinning me there where I was. I was terrified beyond measure.
"Admit it, Candace or Perry, or whoever you are! Admit it to your little owners, if I cannot get anything from this scheme then at least I get the satisfaction of knowing you will be miserable. Knowing that you caused your host family to become separated and you will be relocated." Dr. D spat.
I flinched slightly in fear. Would Dr. D really try doing that? Even if I stopped him this time, he won't stop. He will just keep trying, getting more evil each time.
I did not show the slightest bit of fear. "Yep, it is me. Perry. Just wearing a collar. But who is here to listen other then Pinky and Norm?" I asked.
Dr. D gave me a confused look. He then looked up at the cage then at Norm. He saw no Phineas, Ferb, or Isabella. His face turned a bright plastic red. He glared down at me with pure hatred.
"I HATE LOSING! CURSE YOU PERRY THE PLATYPUS!" Dr. D screamed in my ear. Pounding against my ear drum but not loud enough for anyone outside of the room to hear most likely.
I smiled smugly up at my nemesis. I had won, soon he would release me and I would be heading home. Perfect timing. I thought, realizing that my arms were platypus again. I looked over, while still being pinned, at Pinky. He was once again a shaky little dog. I then looked back at Dr. D, patiently waiting for him to let me go.
But he had no mind to do that I began to realize. He raised a hand above me and brought it down across my face.
"I need to take my rage out somehow!" He growled at me.
I screamed in pain. He could hit very good when he was mad. I wonder how in the world Lily could take this. I was dimly aware of Pinky trying to scramble over to me to help but was stopped by Norm. I kept screeching in pain. I was ready to help when a flash of grey, followed by a flash of green. Another flash of grey along with a scream and a voice before I blacked out.
Lily's POV
I pelted back as fast as I could to the room. I slipped into the room unnoticed, I spotted Perry at once. My fur began to bristle with rage. Dr. D can hit me, but hitting my friends is going too far! I blinked slightly, was I really consider a friend by anyone any one anymore? I sighed sadly. Of course not! I would never have friends again at this. I was double crossing everywhere I stepped! At least it felt like that… I closed my eyes, a tear beginning to fall. I cannot do this!
Save your friends Lily dear.
"Mom? Is that you?" I whispered, almost thinking I was crazy
Yes, I am still with you. We all are.
Hey Sis!
What's up?
How is my little girl?
"Sister! Brother! Father!" I whispered. Good thing no one was paying any mind to me.
Stop talking to us and save your friends! Use that ray Dr. D has!
"Which ray? No ray I know of in this lab can help me right now. None of them work right. Or do not work at all."
I am sure you can fix his evil ray to help you.
"How will that help?" I asked tipping me to one side.
You have been hanging out with true inventers, I am sure you picked a few skills from them.
"But… I do not think I have the skills to…" I began but was cut off by a sudden flash of grey, all of sudden the shapes of my family were all around me. They were clear and transparent, but I could recognize them all.
You are the smartest kitten I know Lily. My dear, I am so proud of you.
"But…"
Do not cut off your mother Lily. Listen to me; change his evil ray into a good inator. It is almost complete in that direction. It just needs the right paw to finish it. Lily, zap Doofenshrimts, he will still be evil, just... a pity evil scientist, just like how he should be. You can do it my dear. I know you can.
I sat there, taking in the sight of my family. I smiled. They were still truly by my side now, and always would be. I will never be alone. I thought. I stood up and padded over to my mom.
"I will not fail you." I promised a confident smile on my face.
That is my baby girl.
My mother then rasped her tounge across my ears. It was so gentle, so loving. It reminded me of my days as a kitten curled at my mother's side.
Now go, remember, we are always here.
I gasped suddenly realizing that I had been asleep or what I had saw had been in my mind, but it was real right?
Yes, it was
I looked around, looking for the thing that spoke, but I know who did. I glared at Dr. D once more. Hold on Perry. I glanced over at Pinky to see how he was doing. Struggling, but not getting hit like Perry.
I pelted over to the other rays and jumped on the evil ray. I sniffed over the ray and untwisted the wire command. Using my claws as tools, I redirected the charge of the ray so that it was the opposite charge of what it was now. Hopefully, it would work. Too bad Dr. D never installed reverse buttons anymore!
I closed up the wire thing and aimed it at Doofenshrimtz. Once directly at my target I pushed the button. Then I aimed and fired it at Norm.
There was a scream of pain. I closed my eyes, not wanting to see who had cried out in pain. When I looked up, Perry was on the ground, Pinky was in a fighting position in front of him, Dr. D was looking completely confused and Norm was just smiling.
"I'm Norm." The robot kept on saying.
I padded over to Pinky and Perry and took my spot next to the shaky dog. Glaring at the evil person in front of me. Was he still evil? Or as evil?
"What, ow my head. Hey what happened… hey, oh my gosh it is a cute little kitten! Oh how cute! And… oh great, TWO secret agents. Look buddy, I already have a nemesis. That is him right there! But he does not look good… Perry the platypus, are you okay?" Dr. D asked, sounding concerned.
Perry groaned then sat up, rubbing his head, but he nodded.
"Look I have no scheme that I know of, so you must have stopped me already Perry. So uh… curse you Perry the platypus. Now Norm, time to plan tomorrows scheme.
"Yes sir."
I blinked. Okay, it worked. I thought, amazed. I turned to Perry and sat beside him, looking over him worriedly. I knew just as well how hard and painful that Dr. D could hit.
"You okay?" I asked softly.
"I will be fine. Let's go fine." Perry muttered.
"What about you Pinky?" I asked, turning to the dog.
"I will be fine. I am in good shape compared to Perry here." Pinky replied curtly. I blinked sadly Pinky would always be mad at me for the rest of my life most likely.
"I told you I am fine!" Perry growled. "I did not have to take that more than once. How many times did you have to that Lil?"
Lil? I frowned, that was one name I hated to be called, but for some reason, I could not get myself mad about it anymore.
"Uh… never counted, let's get out of here though before Dr. D remembers me." I meowed quickly, hurrying away.
Perry's POV
It was over finally. My life would go back to its normal self right? But there was one problem, Lily.
As much as she did double cross me, I had to admit, Lily did some things worth redemption. Plus mixed with her past, I guess she earned a break. She earned it. She even maybe even won my trust. But in reality, Phineas and Ferb probably did not trust her again, at least not yet. After all, in their eyes, a trusted pet abandon and betrayed them.
I hardly realized we were back at me and… no just my place. I frowned slightly. As much as I hate to admit it, I was going to miss having a second pet around the house. Seeing a more active pet with my owners was nice. Plus with Lily around, it made my job as an agent so much easier. She would always cover for me. But that was all over, she would have to live on the streets again, fend for herself. Never again be an agent. She was, in a way, a nobody. No! She is better than that! It is not her fault she meet the wrong people at the wrong time! It is not her fault! Give her another chance!
I had no idea who I was arguing with. In fact, I had no idea who I could argue with to change this cruel fate. I mean what can you do, argue with fate?
I turned to Lily. She looked at my house sadly; all the depression in the world was packed into her once bright eyes. She looked so depressed; it was almost too much to look at.
I have to help. I thought, but what could I do. I had to do something though.
"I had better go. Isabella will probably be wondering where I am. Perry, see you around. Lily, good luck." Pinky said before shaking off the collar that allowed him to talk. Then he dipped his head and ran off.
I watched him go then a new sight caught my eye. There were new people down the street. New people. I glanced at Lily. What now?
"I had better leave you. You have a family to get to. I might as well find a place to sleep tonight." Lily meowed sadly, walking away.
"Wait Lily!" I called hurrying to catch her. She glanced back at me with a confused look.
"Yes?" Lily meowed.
"Would you be willing to have owners who want a cat like you? I am sure others would like you." I asked.
"Who would want a talking cat?" Lily asked.
"Just keep the talking to a zero level and we will be fine." I said, smiling.
Lily blinked than smiled. "Deal."
I nodded then lead the way to where the people where moving into. I looked at the people, concentrating on their words.
"Mommy! I really miss Fuzzy." Sniffed a young girl. The mother turned to her daughter and smiled sympathetically.
"I know. Don't worry, we will find you a new kitten. The problem was, Fuzzy was not ours, and we could not take her with us." The mother explained.
"How can we find a lost kitten like Fuzzy?" The child whinnied. She looked about 8 years old. I glanced over at Lily then smiled. Lily is perfect for them. I thought.
"Look." I whispered at Lily, pointing at the family. Lily poked her head through to look. She smiled slightly.
"The kid seems cute." Lily meowed.
"Come on, they want a stray kitten. Act like one!" I encourage.
"But… I am a stray kitten…" Lily meowed.
"Yes, but you need to act like one too!" I reminded. "Now go get them Lily."
Lily looked over at me for a minute before taking a few steps closer to me and licking my cheek gently. Her eyes full of happiness and gratitude.
"Thank you Perry. I cannot ever thank you enough. I mean, you did this for me and I have not been a good friend at all." Lily meowed, looking away.
"That may be true, but you sure made up for it. You are a great friend however." I said my eyes soft.
Lily looked over at the new humans then turned back to me.
"Take care of Phineas and Ferb for me will you?" Lily meowed. "Keep them out of trouble?"
"Well, when you have Phineas and Ferb for owners, that is something not realistic." I reminded her.
"Right." Lily giggled. She then let her face fall into a serious smile. "Good bye Perry."
Lily turned then leaped through the bushes, she let herself mew pitifully. Getting the humans attention. The humans turned to her and instantly, they fell in love. Her small size and pitifulness won them over.
"A stray!" The little kid exclaimed.
"Yes dear, but what about this necklace…" I flinched slightly. "Oh well, must be something special to her."
I sighed in silent relief as she was taken inside the house. I spotted a final smile from Lily before she sprang down and circled her new owners. Meowing happily.
As I watched her head inside that house, I would never think that there was a kitten happier then Lily was right now. I smiled. I am sure going to miss her. I thought slipping off my own collar and leaving it in the bush. Lily would find it later. I then turned and walked back to my own house and walked into the house only to see Phineas and ferb on the couch, watching TV like nothing happened. Once Candace got home, I would zap the memories Lily got and would zap them into Candace's mind.
"Oh, there you are Perry." Phineas said to me.
I chattered a reply in my mindless pet form. Yet on the inside, there was a feeling of true calmness. Finally, things were back to normal.
A/N
Hooray! Lily finally has an owner. Just the epilogue left to read ladies and gentleman!
Yes, I know I said I had this typed. But guess what? My internet went out for a week then I did not like how this chapter was originally so I retyped to whole thing. Plus homework and school. Thank goodness school is almost over!