This is the 34th chapter, guys. I made a lot of research on some various stories and events on the Internet just to keep my inspirations ongoing. Anyway, enough of that and let's get going with this new chapter.
PS: This chapter will be a long one. Furthermore, a familiar character will appear here as well and the title of this chapter is a pun on "Saving Private Ryan" (If not, whatever). By the way, enjoy this new chapter!
Chapter 34 - Saving Mr. Manchas
The groups were all standing in a single file. Splero and his group followed and they were positioned in the very center of the formation of troops. Chief Bogo walks in.
"Listen up, everyone!" - Bogo hollered -
The officers listened hard. Some even silenced themselves while standing motionlessly like statues.
"It's now the time of your very police operation here in the Rainforest District. The reason of why we're going to start this at this very hour because the ZPD wanted to initiate the operation with the element of surprise. If we go in stealthy manners, we have higher chances in apprehending the criminals and other remnants of the Night Howler Syndicate. If you get yourselves shot by these deadly personnel with Night Howler Dart Guns, don't be a hero. You will be savage in a few moments." - Bogo advised -
He then clears his throat and took hold a rifle from a crate.
"Since Splero brought us something for this operation, today is the day were you can be equipped with vests and armed with dart guns of your very own." - Bogo added -
After saying that, a few tigers dressed in ZPD uniforms gave the others with dart guns and ammunition. Most of them were firearms that are converted by Splero to accept the standard-issue ammunition of tranquilizer darts and pellets. They were also given some vests that were similar to standard-issued Kevlar Vests. With most of the officers ready, Chief Bogo gave his last remarks.
"In order to the keep the lines ahead, I'll contact your group leaders via radio. Until then, good luck and move out!"
With that said, the groups then stormed into the bowels of the Rainforest District.
Minutes passed by and the groups finally scattered all over the area to look for any signs of the fugitives. With the aid of a flashlight and in a single file, Splero led his group to the deeper parts of the arena.
"I hope there will no booby traps in here just like last time." - Chimpan hoped -
"Just get used to it, Chimp." - Splero reassured -
As they continued on, a sharp noise came from the bushes ahead. The group stopped and held their ground.
"Stay frosty, guys." - Splero reminded -
With a flashlight on his left hand and a dart gun on his right hand, Splero slowly approached the bushes. When he and the others walked through, Splero gasped to what he saw.
"What is that?" - Splero asked -
On his point of view, he saw a rope bridge and a hut-like structure up ahead. When Judy and Nick saw the area, they recognized it.
"Hey, Carrots. Look over there. Ain't that the place we been long ago?" - Nick asked -
"I know that place, Nick. That's Mr. Manchas' residence." - Judy replied -
"Who's Mr. Manchas?" - Splero asked -
"Mr. Manchas is the former chauffeur working for someone important long ago." - Nick replied -
"He was also a victim of the Night Howlers Incident as well." - Judy added -
"Ok, guys. That's great." - Splero remarked -
The rope bridge then creaks with the wind.
"Let's investigate there, guys. I wonder if he's still there." - Splero said -
They carefully crossed the rope bridge and they arrived at Mr. Manchas' house. Judy then approached the door and she rang the doorbell.
"Hello, Mr. Manchas?" - Judy called -
No response.
"This is Judy Hopps, ZPD. Are you there?" - Judy asked again -
Still no response. Judy and Nick started to get suspicious.
"Maybe he couldn't hear us." - Nick said -
"I'll handle this, Nick." - Splero volunteered -
He then approached the door. Splero turned his head to Chimpan and Michelle.
"Guys, stand your grounds." - Splero ordered -
They nodded. Splero then knocked on the wooden door.
"Hello there. Are you in there, sir?" - Splero called -
There is still no response after all. He tried to turn the door knob and he discovered that it was unlocked. As the door swings open, Splero gasped to see Mr. Manchas lying motionlessly on the blood splattered floor.
"Guys, help me out here!" - Splero requested -
Judy and Nick helped Splero in assessing with Mr. Manchas.
"My God, he's bleeding out." - Nick remarked with such alarm -
"Nick, apply some pressure on his bleeding wound. I'll call for help." - Splero ordered -
The red fox applied some pressure on Mr. Manchas' bleeding arm while Judy supports his weak pulse and breathing rate. Splero then approached Chimpan and Michelle.
"Chimpan! Michelle!" - Splero called -
"What is it?" - Michelle asked him first -
"Is something wrong?" - Chimpan asked his further -
"We have a wounded jaguar in this area. We need to get him out of here now." - Splero answered -
Chimpan readied his radio while Splero faced Michelle.
"Michelle, get inside and help Mr. Manchas with some first aid." - Splero requested -
"On it!" - Michelle replied -
The radio was then switched on. Splero immediately took the receiver into his hands.
"Dispatch, we have a 10-91 in Tu-Junga. Repeat, we have a 10-91 in Tu-Junga. Requesting a 10-43 and a 11-41 for a wounded jaguar in Tu-Junga, Over."
He then heard Mr. Manchas groaning in pain. Nick and Michelle went out.
"Splero, handle him. We'll provide cover in here." - Michelle said -
The emperor nodded and he went back inside. While Judy kept Mr. Manchas' vitals stable, Splero checked the bandaged arm. With a coughing fit, the jaguar hold him by the collar of his uniform.
"P-Please, help m-me." - Manchas pleaded -
"Don't worry, sir. We'll going to help you." - Splero reassured him -
He then injected him with a syringe of adrenaline from his knapsack. Manchas then calmed down.
"Judy, we got to get him out of here. He's losing blood." - Splero said -
"Splero, we have a problem here!" - Chimpan yelled -
"We got company!" - Michelle added -
Gunshots then rang out.
This is the end of Chapter 34. Will they going to survive and save Mr. Manchas in time? Find out in the next chapter, guys!