This is the 26th chapter of the story. A little more work to go and this story will reach to it's 30th chapter sooner or later. Anyway, here is the new chapter, everyone!
PS: There will be a good Christian song mentioned in this chapter. I don't own it, though but it's one of my favorite anyways.
Chapter 26 - Preparations
The next day, Splero started working on to draft Michelle in the ZPD with Chief Bogo while Chimpan, Nick and Judy prepared their supplies and other gears for the police operation in the Armory Room.
"I hope Michelle will join us soon in the operation." - Nick said -
"She will, Nick. Splero's working on it as well." - Chimpan reassured him -
"Ok, Chimpan." - Nick acknowledged -
After they prepared their things, they went back to their respective cubicles. As they sat down, Splero approached to Judy.
"Judy?" - Splero called -
"Yeah?" - Judy responded -
"Can I rest in my cubicle for a while? I feel a bit ill." - Splero asked -
"Uhh...Sure, Splero. Why do you ask?" - Judy replied with a question -
"Nothing usual." - Splero said, weakly -
He then took a seat on his cubicle. Reaching for his Walkman recorder, he put on his headphones and the Christian Song entitled I Give Myself Away by William McDowell plays along. Nick then approaches him.
"Splero, where's Michelle?" - Nick asked -
"She was taking a personal exam with Chief Bogo and the other superiors in the Drafting Room." - Splero replied -
"Ok, Splero." - Nick said -
"Where are you going, slick?" - Splero asked -
"I'm just going to the washroom." - Nick replied -
Splero nodded. Nick continued his way to the Gentlemen Washroom. The First Yihe Emperor kept on listening the very Christian song playing on his recorder.
A few hours later, Michelle approached the others.
"Everyone, I got news!" - Michelle said -
"What news?" - Judy asked -
"I passed the test, Judy. With that, I'm now assigned for training along with the other cadets!" - The vixen replied -
"Really? That's good news, Michelle. Congratulations!" - Nick praised -
"Splero will be happy to hear that as well." - Chimpan added -
Chimpan looked his surroundings.
"Hmm? Where's Splero?" - Chimpan asked -
"He's in his cubicle." - Nick reminded -
Chimpan then approached Splero's cubicle.
"Splero, Michelle's here. She passed the test." - Chimpan said -
Splero didn't responded.
"Sire?" - Chimpan called -
The light brown monkey then shakes his shoulders. With still no response, Chimpan realized that he was asleep.
"Oh, come on." - Chimpan said -
"What's wrong?" - Nick asked -
"He's asleep, Nick." - Chimpan replied -
"Wake him up then tell him the news." - Judy recommended -
"I did that but he's still out." - Chimpan replied -
"Just try it again." - Judy said -
Chimpan tried to wake Splero up by shaking him further. This time, he woke up.
"Wha...What is it?" - Splero groaned -
"Splero, you fell asleep." - Chimpan said -
"What? I fell asleep, you say?" - Splero asked -
Chimpan nodded.
"Oh. I'm sorry, pal. I'm just listening to a relaxing song." - Splero explained, snickering nervously -
"Anyway, I have news for you." - Chimpan said -
"What is it?" - The monarch asked -
"Michelle's here. She passed the test." - Chimpan replied -
"Really?!" - Splero realized -
The monkey nodded. Splero smiled.
"That's very good, Chimpan. I'm relieved." - Splero said -
Michelle then approached him.
"Hey there, sleepyhead." - Michelle teased -
"Hey, Michelle. I'm so sorry for seeing me dozing off here but I congratulate on your very success." - Splero remarked -
"Thanks, Splero." - Michelle thanked him -
She then embraces him tightly. Splero took back the embrace but he could also see Nick recording the whole thing with his phone. The red fox was also grinning along with Judy. Splero could only do was to point a finger at both of them while his embrace with Michelle continues.
This is the end of Chapter 26. Michelle passed the initial test, much to the elation of Splero and the others. Looks like a few more test and some training sessions will be the next challenges for the vixen. Stay tuned for Chapter 27, everyone!