"You're absolutely positive that's what he said, Groomer?"

"Loud and clear and right in front of me, General," Groomer said. "I don't know how she ended up here in America, but she did, and she's married to Clinton's pet. Which basically means wherever he goes, she goes too…and that means they're BOTH on their way to Arkansas!"

"I did 't think those creatures COULD get married!" Parvo mused.

"Apparently they can!" Groomer said.

"So, they marry and live together, huh?

"Apparently they do!"

Parvo then started laughing evilly. "Goody! Ha,ha,ha. Lady Luck has FINALLY smiled down upon us, Groomer! All we have to do it wait until the Clintons leave for Arkansas, and those two mongrels are PERMANENTLY out of here…and than we commence with our global plan!"

"Oh, Parvo, when I hear ya talk like that it just sets me going!" Groomer said, cuddling up to him.

Parvo smiled and put his arm around her. "Just think, my pet. Soon all our worries will be gone. The remaining three…hell, all we have to worry about is that Huskey..but nothing a good bob to the back of his head can't do. The Sheepdog..we'll stuff a mattress with! The Doberman, who's just a big baby. …we'll string him up and use him for a bee hive!"

"That won't be too hard!" Groomer said.

"Yes, we all know that the Leader and the Second..oh excuse me, his WIFE!" he gagged at that word. "Were no doubt or two biggest obstacles. While the newlyweds are living happily-ever-after in a faraway kennel in Arkansas, we'll get the biggest, most powerful military weapons on earth! And I can honestly say NO ONE can stop us!!" He grinned slyly.

"Happy New Year, General!" Groomer said.

"Happy New Year to you, Groomer!"

Bill and Hilary were finishing packing the last of their suitcases. The very next day a van was gonna come and start loading their stuff. Some of it would go to their home in Arkansas, a lot of Hilary's stuff to Chappaqua. Bill looked around a bit sadly. "Tell ya, Hil, I'm really gonna miss this place!"
"Well, hopefully we'll be coming back to it real soon."
"Not as soon as I'd like to," Bill answered. "I know Hunter feels the same way. "

"Well, a change to scenery will do him good, now that he has a wife!" Hilary said. "Did we finish cleaning out the doghouse yet?"
"I think so."
Hunter and Colleen were standing near the doorway, listening to their Master's conversation. Quickly they raced out and ran to the bush where the hidden stone was. They went down the tube, slid into the vehicle, and went to Headquarters where they transdogmified themselves. They went into the main room. Hunter smiled at Colleen sadly. "Well," he said. "It's time."
"I know."
"Yeah, they're almost finished. Tomorrow we leave for Arkansas."
Colleen took a shaky breath. Hunter held her close and looked around Headquarters. "I'm really gonna miss this so much."
"I am too, Huntie," she said, quietly raising her face to his and kissing him. A long, deep, meaningful kiss, knowing full well that when they became normal dogs until the tunnel was done, they would only be able to lick each other. Throwing their arms around one another, they held each other close and kissed again and again. Finally Hunter swept his wife into his arms, and carried her into his bedroom...

A little while later, they finally emerged from the room. There Exile, Blitz, Shag, and Muzzle had gathered silently, each one holding back tears, not being able to believe what was happening. Hunter cleared his throat. "Well,guys...guess..it's time.." he checked his watch. 'yeah, it's getting late, and they're gonna wonder where we are…so.."
"Yeah.."Exile said quickly.
"Guess..this is it.." Hunter and Colleen slowly walked around to their friends. "Blitz..' Blitz stood up.
"Ya...well.." he tried to talk without getting too choked up. he held out his hand. 'You..you were a great leader. I'm gonna miss you.." Hunter took the hand and then pulled him into a hug.
"Hey, take care of yourself until we get back," Hunter said quietly.
"Ya..you too." he mentioned in a whisper. "Take care of Colleen..she's a special lady."
"I will," Hunter promised. "There's no one else like her."
Colleen went to Blitz. Blitz held out his paw for her to shake. 'Goodbye, Colleen. Take care of Hunter. he's one of a kind."
"I will," she said. She quickly gave him a quick hug, surprising him. "Goodbye, Blitz. Take care."
Hunter then went to Muzzle..who was whining sadly. He petted the top of his head. "Hey..it's alright, pal. We'll be OK. We're only gonna be gone a while. Muzz.." he reached over and hugged him. "Be really good, OK. Listen to Master. Remember, don't go all crazy unless you're released. And do whatever Exile says..OK." Muzzle wined sadly. 'I'm gonna miss you too. See ya, Buddy."
Colleen went to Muzzle and petted him. "Be a good boy, I...I know it isn't nice..but I'm gonna miss how you used to cause such chaos when you were released. Take care of yourself, and remember how usefull you are to us." She whped his teary eyes. 'Oh, don't cry.." but she began to break down. "You'll rust your mask so dreadfully..." she gave him a small kiss. "Goodbye.' he hopped into her arms and she gave him a hug. They then moved to Shag, who was blowing his nose.
'Ry Rate roodryes!"
"I know you hate them, Buddy..I do too," Hunter said. "We're gonna miss your cooking so much. No White House can hold a candle to you!" Shag then pulled out of his fur a lot of plastic containers filled to the brim with all sorts of food. "For us? hey, thanks!"
"Rou're relcome!"
"Remember, Shag..you're a lot braver than people give you credit for. Don't forget that! Don't forget to turn it around when you fire missles. Always tell yourself you can do things..and you'll be able to." he hugged Shag tightly, who picked him up and licked his cheek. "Goodbye, Shag."
Colleen came over. "Thanks for the food, Shag. Don't forget to always be there for them team. You're such a great bloke, don't stop believeing that! We're gonna miss you." Shag picked her up and hugged her. Colleen kissed his cheek. 'Goodbye. See you later"
They finally came to Exile who was wailing in his hankerchief. "Goodbyes are murder on me!" he blew his nose loudly. "Oh, Comrades, what can I say? I will miss you both so much!"
"We will too," Hunter said. he cleared his throat before he got too choked up. "We're only gonna be gone a while. Then we'll be back." Colleen removed her red collar and Hunter took off his. They both gave them to Exile.
"What for is that?"
"Exile…as the Former Leader and second-In-Command of the Road Rovers...we hereby make you the new Leader."
"Me?"
"Yes. We've talked it over. You're the one we trust the most and no doubt the bravest and smartest. We trust you more than anyone with this."
Exile stood for a moment and stared at the collars, too overcome to speak. "Comerades...I thank you. This is great Honor. I will not let you down!" He started to cry again. "Oh, Comerades, you both I will miss so!" he grabbed Hunter in a hug so tight he couldn't breathe.
"Ugh..we'll miss you as well," Hunter said. "We'll see you."
"Goodbye, Hunter." Colleen then came over.
"Thank you for honor, Comedrade Colleen. I will not let you down."
"I know you won't, Exile," Colleen said. "You lead this team with the grace and kindness you've always shown. We believe in you." She hugged him and kissed his cheek. "Goodbye." Exile started crying all over again. Slowly Hunter and Colleen joined hands and went to the Transdogmafier. They stopped and looked back at the remaining Rovers. All the dogs they loved..all the friends they were about to leave for a while. Master and Hubert than appeared.

"Is it time already?" Hubert asked.

"Yeah…the Clintons are almost packed up. We leave tomorrow."

Hubert walked over to them "Well.." he said. "What can I say?"

"Yeah," Hunter said,

"But….this is NIOT goodbye. I mean, you're coming back, as soon as the tunnel is built. Thank you again for giving us the pictures,. It's a big help."

"Thanks," Hunter shook his hand, Colleen gave him a small hug.

Hunter turned to Master. "Master…Colleen and I want to thank you so much. Thank you for the honor of being Road Rovers..thank you for letting us find each other….thank you..thank you all for so many years of adventure..and unforgettable moments." Mastr smiled.

"Thank you, Hunter, Colleen. Thank you for all you did and all I know you will do. Just think of this as a vacation. Enjoy yourselves. You both deserve it."

Exile said. "God go with you both, always."
Hunter and Colleen looked at each other. He pulled her into his arms in one final embrace and kiss as Cano-Sapiens. "I love you," he whispered.
"I love you," she answered. She looked up. "Thank you for everything!"

"We love you," Hunter said. " Slowly they let go of one another...and stepped into the Transdogmifiers. Hunter poked his head out.
' You'll always be our brothers...all of you. Always!" he said with tears in his eyes. He looked at his wife. "Ready?"
She nodded. 'Ready." They stepped inside as the doors filled with smoke..turning them into dogs. They lept into Hunter's dog-mobile and gave one final bark.
"Goodbye Comrades! God be with you! Godspeed!" Exile, Blitz, and Shag said as it sped out of sight. For a time they just stared at where it was.
'Good bye...good...bye..."Exile said before breaking down. the 4 remaining Rovers sobbed and held each other, hoping for the next month they could hold the team together.