Secret 03
Just as it was decided, Razor did arrive at Pumadine. Felina had broken a few speed limits while getting there since she had to take a taxi to her apartment in Mega Kat city, then drive the rest of the way to Pumadine, but she didn't care. This was much more important. Of course her uncle wasn't happy when she zoomed by in her car in front of the Enforcer's building just as he was looking out the window. Even if she was going fast, too fast, he still knew it was her.
Felina and Razor had devised a plan, they hoped it wasn't too obvious and even if it was, it might still work. Besides, it was clear the Enforcers were at a dead end with ideas and they didn't have much time. As simple as it may sound, their plan was to pretend to join Turmoil's army but it would be Felina the one who played the role of the traitor this time, since Turmoil wouldn't trust a Swat Kat ever again. Everything appeared to be going according to plan.
Meanwhile at the mayor's office, even if she should be writing the mayor's speech, Callie was instead watching the news. It was Ann Gora's report for Kat's Eye News about when T-Bone was captured. Mayor Manx was supposed to give a small public speech to help the citizens of Mega Kat city stay calm even if the situation looked bad. Callie sighted, she had seen this before; she saw it live when it first aired but she couldn't help it but to continue watching the news even if she knew that there wouldn't be an update so soon. At least Razor appeared to be alright, but what about T-Bone? What could be happening to him right now? She hoped that he was alright and that he came back safely.
Callie was having trouble concentrating. She couldn't find a way to phrase things so that this entire situation looked hopeful. She usually did well writing speeches and certainly had the experience after writing so many. Her attention wasn't on the paper on the desk in front of her; it was in the small TV on a corner of the desk. She had turned the volume down to write the speech but she didn't turn the TV off. She couldn't risk missing the latest news update.
The soft whispers of the TV turned into the familiar music that came before a news bulletin. She dropped her pencil and quickly turned the TV's volume up. Her full attention was in Ann Gora's words as she narrated the lasted events complemented by the visuals.
Callie was anxious to hear news from T-Bone, to know that her secret Swat Kat crush was alright. But what she saw wasn't what she expected. Felina joined Turmoil? She shot Razor to prove her loyalty? No, that wasn't right; Felina wouldn't do something like that.
On the TV, Felina was standing at one of the exits of Turmoil's air station. The Kat's Eye News camera was obviously far and shaking with the movements of the helicopter, but it zoomed in as much as possible. The air station was no longer camouflaged in the sky, reveling its large size and heavy weaponry. Felina shot Razor and he fell, blood spilling from his chest and he crashed into the open ocean. Razor continued to sink and didn't come out.
Soon, too soon, the report ended as Ann Gora informed the viewers that Kat's Eye News would have an update as soon as possible. None of this made sense to Callie. She sat there in disbelief absentmindedly picking up her pencil and twisting it around her fingers until she broke it. She let the two halves of the pencil fall on the desk and continued to stare at the TV screen that now displayed a Scardy Cat commercial.
Forget the mayor's speech Callie had to go there and find out what was really going on. Maybe Ann had some answers because Callie refused to believe what she saw. Just as she was about to leave, Mayor Manx entered the office. "How's the speech coming along? In light of the recent events I'll need a really good one."
"How could you think of a speech at a time like this? Aren't you worried about the Swat Kats?" Callie scolded.
Manx nodded. "I know but I'm the mayor I'm supposed to handle these hard situations well and give the example and... and... They're alright, and they'll come back, right?" This time it was clear that Manx wasn't simply worried about the next elections or his public image. This time he was worried about someone other than himself.
Callie nodded slowly. "I hope so mayor, I hope so." Just as she turned to leave, the music that came before a news bulletin reached her ears as she realized she was so focused in her thoughts she almost left with the TV on. She rushed back to the desk to watch the news update.
Mayor Manx also stood inpatient with his eyes glued to the screen. Ann Gora sadly reported the latest news. They had managed to get Razor out but he didn't make it alive. Manx almost had a heart attack there and then, thinking Mega Kat city was doomed without the Swat Kats. He paced around the room in a panic saying too much too fast, making it impossible to understand.
Callie didn't hear him; she sunk into the chair behind the desk, expression distressed. There he was, covered in blood and water, motionless, Razor. If this is what Felina did to Razor then what could have Turmoil done to T-Bone? A single tear rolled down Callie's face before she bit her lip and got up. She was still in denial and had to take a closer look. Leaving a panicked Manx behind, Callie rushed to her car and left, speeding away.
End of Secret 03
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