Chapter 9

And Then There Were Six

ABBY'S. POV.

We had managed to get Tennessee's riffle back and he sure was happy about it. As we made our way back, we saw that Toothpick had kidnapped a female fox with blue hair and tannish fur, and was wearing quiet the revealing outfit.

"That's not good. Looks like Toothpick rustled himself a pretty lady." Tennessee stated.

I felt a slight pang in my chest, but I didn't know why I did. Sure, she was beautiful, but Tennessee was mine, and he knew that…didn't he?

"Sweet jumping Jackrabbits! That's no lady! That's Carmelita! What is she doing here!?" Bentley exclaimed over the binocucom.

"You know her?" Tennessee asked.

"I'm afraid so. Something is very wrong here. But all quantum physics aside. You two have to rescue her! Nobody can get there faster than you two. I'll get Sly and Murray and meet you in the van. Just get going!" he exclaimed.

We headed off towards the stage.

"Huh. I wonder who Bentley's lady friend is?" he said aloud. I felt another pang and glared a bit without him noticing.

"Not sure." I said, a slight bitterness in my voice, but he didn't notice.

"Kidnapping. That Toothpick is worse than a snake in a ditch." he said.

"Yeah." I said quietly.

"Well, shouldn't be too much of a problem. Rescuing pretty ladies is a hobby of mine. You should know that Abby." he said.

I nearly fell off the rail we had been running on. A hobby of his?

'What is the hell was that supposed to mean?!' I thought to myself.

I'll admit, that made me hurt, and a bit doubtful…

We had made it to the dessert and saw them carry her.

"I am only too happy to get rid of this one. Her tongue's sharp enough to cut leather." Toothpick said.

"Stinking cowards! Afraid to untie me and fight like men?! I swear when I get out of this-!" she stated, struggling.

"No sense fretting about that little lady. Cry, cry, little tears. Just relax and enjoy the ride!" he laughed and sent the stage away, with Carmelita inside.

"Come on Abby!" Tennessee said.

"We're coming Miss Carmelita. Don't you worry your pretty little head!" he called.

Okay, now I was beginning to get mad, I mean she was pretty, yes, but how did he mean she was pretty? I wanted to stop and question him, but we had to save her nonetheless.

Once she was out, she spoke.

"Who are you?!" she snapped as Tennessee set her on the ground.

He took off his hat and placed it on his chest before saying "Pleased to meet ya ma'am! Why I'm Tennessee Kid..."

Carmelita freed herself from her ropes and interrupted Tennessee.

"Don't yell me! You're Cooper, right? I knew it!"

"Yes ma'am. Bentley told me..." he started as he put back on his hat.

"Stop calling me 'Ma'am'! The name's Inspector Fox!" she snapped.

Well that was certainly a way to say thank you fro saving her hide. I could see why Bentley had said she was no lady…

Tennessee blinked in confusion. Probably because that was exactly how Wiley Fox was toward people at times in certain situations. I wonder if Carmelita was Wiley's descendant, if so, I could clearly see the resemblance.

"Wait, Bentley's here?" Carmelita asked.

"Well looks like they're right behind us..." the grayish-brown raccoon said as he gestured to the trio behind them up on the hire platform.

Carmelita narrowed her eyes in anger when she saw Sly there. She grit her teeth together in anger. She looked like she was about to blow a fuse. I could almost see the steam pour from her ears she was so angry.

"Carmelita! I'm glad you're okay." Sly said in relief.

"Why that conniving little..." she started, but to her and our shock, Toothpick appeared behind the Cooper gang with his gun aimed at them.

"Much obliged for helping hand, Inspector Fox!" Toothpick smirked as some longhorns aimed their guns at the Cooper gang and began leading them away. He then saw me.

"Ah, Miss Evanson. I knew you were working with the Cooper gang. What would your parents say?" he asked sneeringly. My heart strings tugged once more.

"Let me just run these banditos to the prison and I'll be back for you all in the lickety-split! Of course if you're still feeling neighborly, you could just turn yourselves in!" he stated.

With that, said Toothpick laughed as some more longhorns began dragging away the van. Carmelita spoke up once again.

"As much as I like the idea of Sly in a cell, nobody kidnaps Inspector Carmelita Fox and gets away with it!" she snarled.

"I reckon that also includes tying' her to a runaway stage?" Tennessee smirked.

The female fox spun around, placing her fist in front of the male raccoon's face as she said,

"Watch it! I'm in no mood for smart remarks! Now are you ready for another rescue mission, Tennessee?"

"Yes ma'am!" he started, but then corrected himself, "I mean, I surely am Inspector Fox!"

"What about me?" I asked.

They turned to face me.

"Well, your coming too aren't you?" Tennessee asked smirking.

I smiled and nodded.

We headed back to the hide out and began to think of a plan to get Sly, Murray and Bentley back. Once that was done, we headed to the river. Once there we prepared to head over to the prison.

"This river is dangerous, but it leads back to the prison. Way I figure it, they wont be expecting us to take this way." he stated, and he was right.

We had gotten to the prison and were shooting at some longhorns guarding the others.

"I'll cover you! Go ahead!" Carmelita said, still shooting.

I was farther behind and was guarding the entrance to make sure no other longhorns would get in. soon the shooting inside stopped, and I headed inside, then heard one more shot, then talking. As I got closer, it got louder.

"Why if it weren't for this hansom and charming gentleman, I wouldn't even be here!" she said, pushing herself against him.

Why the hell wasn't he doing anything to stop her!?

All he did was lower his hat to cover his face and say, "Aww, schucks." bashfully.

That was it for me. Tears began to fill my eyes, and anger filled me. There was no denying it now, I mean he had said all those things about her and didn't notice how I was acting, he was focused on her. And now this too!? No, I just couldn't and wouldn't take it.

"Tennessee Kid Cooper! You no good low-lifed bastard!" I screamed.

They all turned and looked at me shocked. Once Tennessee saw me, he tried to explain, yet he still had not detached himself from the fox, who still had a grip on him..

"Abby, listen there's nothing-" but I cut him off. I didn't want to hear his excuses.

"No! Shut up! I don't want to hear it! I can't believe I actually trusted you with my heart! Was it all just a game!?" I yelled.

"No, I would never-" again I cut him off, this time, I pointed my gun at him.

"Save it! And as far as I'm concerned, I never want to see you again, never speak to you again, or have anything to do with you! Goodbye!" I yelled, then turned and ran out, my tears now falling freely.

I headed back home, heartbroken and exhausted. A while later, just after sunset to be more precise, I could here Sonia talking to someone and sound mad. It must have been Tennessee. He had some nerve coming here. After a while, I could only hear footsteps, coming to the door. My heart hurt the entire time, then I heard him speak through the door.

"Abby, I'm coming in, please don't shoot me. Okay?" he asked, then came in and closed the door behind him.

I turned and had my back facing him. I refused to look at him.

"I thought I made it clear that I wanted nothing more to do with you." I said sternly.

"Abby, you need to listen-" I had once again cut him off.

"No, I will not! Not to anymore of your lies. You probably do this to other girls too!" I stood up from the bed and faced him as I continued to rant. "Lead them on, and then once you know that they completely fallen for you move on to the next girl and break the previous one's heart! Then you go do the same thing over! But what had I expected? You're a lowdown dirty thief who-" this time he cut me off, by smashing his lips to mine.

I was shocked and infuriated at the same time. I began to try and push him away, but he pushed me against one of my bedroom walls. After a minute, I couldn't resist him anymore. I wrapped my arms around his neck, as his did around my waist. He pulled away and spoke.

"I love you and only you Abigail Evanson." he said.

"And I love you Tennessee Kid Cooper." I replied as the kiss started again. In all honesty, a part of me knew he wouldn't betray me, but I let my jealousy get the best of me.

His hand had now gone to my hips and started to rub small circles into them. He turned me around and walked me backwards, until I felt my legs hit the bed, and I onto it, with him above me, the kiss never being broken. Then something occurred to me.

"Wait, what about Sonia?" I asked, breathlessly.

"She's fast asleep, I tucked her in. all it took was some warm milk, and she was in bed." he stated, then kissed me again.

The moon was out by now, giving the room a romantic glow. I looked into his eyes and his in mine, asking me a single question with them. Then he spoke.

"Okay?" he asked.

"Okay." I replied, smiling.

No more words were needed as the night carried on…

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