Here's chapter 17. Here we will see a continuation of the story of Bogo and Clawahauser leaving Zootopia, and on the other hand Retsuko trying to hide from her mother and grandmother what they are doing.
In the city of Zootopia; Bogo, Clawhauser, Shadow, Rouge, Rutan, Silver, and Jewel got out of the taxi and unloaded the suitcases from the back of the car. And once the buffalo paid the taxi driver, he left. The group entered the airport. That same day the buffalo and the cheetah had bought the seven tickets to make the trip, but it cost them a lot since after what had happened in Japan the day before, many of the flights to that country had been canceled and it took them an hour find one that wasn't. That is why they had to take a plane that departed at night or not one that departed during the day as they wanted.
The inside of the airport was packed despite the hour. Since there were people who were both descending from the planes, people who were ascending, and people in the waiting room either waiting for someone to arrive or waiting for their flights. According to the time of their tickets, they only needed half an hour to board their flights. Fortunately, Bogo was able to request that the Mobius residents be quickly issued passports so that they could travel by plane, since otherwise they would not have been able to go to Japan legally.
While waiting to board, they saw a refreshments machine close to where everyone was standing, which had no people nearby.
"Do you want a drink before boarding the plane? Clawhauser and I can get you something," asked Bogo.
"Yes, if it's not a nuisance," Rouge replied.
"Okay, we're back," Clawhauser said, leaving with his boyfriend.
The others sat in nearby chairs.
"They have been good hosts, right?" Rouge said.
"Yes, I agree with that," Rutan said.
"And they have been very kind," Silver said.
Little Jewel who hadn't yet learned to speak only gave a small smile as she was held in the arms of her older brother.
"I don't care" said Shadow crossed his arms and with his eyes closed.
"Oh come on dear. We've known each other for 22 years and I've hardly ever seen you get along with many people, even those who are nice to you. I can count on the fingers of one how many people get along without counting any of us" said the white bat pointing to herself and her family.
"I prefer to have everyone in a distant way. Besides, the only thing I need in my life is my family and nothing else. Both you and those who stayed on our planet" said the red-striped black hedgehog.
"Come on father, don't be like that. They are kind to us," the red echidna told his adoptive father.
"Yes dad. They even assured us that they would help us to go home" said the silver hedgehog.
"We don't need them for that" said the black hedgehog.
"And then tell me how will we get to Japan without their help? Since you need the energy of the chaos emeralds to be able to get there on your own and, guess what? We don't have one" said the white bat.
Before Shadow could respond, Bogo and Clawhauser arrived together with the refreshments. They were sodas and juices of different flavors for most of them. They also bought some milk for little Jewel. After delivering the drinks they both sat down. Bogo, Shadow, and Rutan drank the sodas, while Clawhauser, Rouge, and Silver drank the juices. And at the same time Jewel drank the milk. Once they finished drinking their beverages, they threw the containers into the trash can that was near them. When they saw the time they saw that they only had ten minutes to board their flight.
"Tell us Mr. Shadow and Mrs. Rouge, there are some things we want to know about Dr. Eggman, as you have told us you worked with him for a while and we are concerned that he may do serious harm to two of our best agents of the police, "said Bogo.
"What do you want to know about him?" Shadow asked.
"Well, we want to know how dangerous he is. Because what we saw yesterday on TV is that he is willing to kill anyone who stands in his way, "Clawhauser replied.
"Yes. Eggman is danger and he has gotten worse and worse over the years. That event we saw on TV was something Eggman had never done in his life. In the past, he kidnapped children with the intention of luring Sonic and getting rid of him. But he never got to the point of trying to finish them off as well. All of us on our planet do not know what made him change his ways of attacking and threatening him," said Rouge.
"And the robots that accompany it?" asked Bogo.
"They are just pathetic, they have never posed a real threat. Maybe Bokkun was a little more threatening with the bombs he used to throw, but for fifteen years he hasn't done that anymore" said Shadow.
"He dropped bombs? That's dangerous!" said the cape buffalo.
"It wasn't, when they exploded the most he did was leave you covered in soot. Although he was very annoying at times" said the white bat.
"If that's the case, then we only have to worry about Eggman" said the cheetah.
"Exactly" said black hedgehog.
Before being able to ask any more questions, the call to board the plane was suddenly heard: "All passengers bound for Japan, please board flight 215 through gate number 16".
Realizing it was time to board, they rose from their seats. Bogo and Clawhauser went to carry their baggage for the airport attendants to carry them aboard the plane. After that they met with Shadow, Rouge and their children, and then headed to the exit. There they delivered the tickets and were finally able to get on the plane.
Already been inside they went to the first class area. And although there were several people on the plane, it was not as crowded as it usually used to be. At least that was an advantage since they would not be separated during the entire flight which would take between eleven to fourteen hours to reach Japan. Their seats are in the middle of the aisle, which were arranged three by three. Bogo, Clawhauser and Shadow were sitting in the front end. While in the seats behind them were sitting Rouge, Rutan and Silver. This time Jewel was sitting on her mother's lap. They put their seat belts on, and after having listened to the safety instructions they began to feel like the plane was taking off and leaving the city of Zootopia.
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Back in Japan, Retsuko was completely nervous, her mother and grandmother were in the hall of the building waiting for someone to open the door. The problem was that if they came to enter and saw everyone who was gathered there, they would begin to suspect what was happening and if that happened then practically Retsuko, Haida and Koka would no longer have a moment where they were not watched by the two of them. 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For which they would have them watched even at work.
"And now what do I do, and now what do I do, and now what do I do!" Retsuko said in a panic.
"Is something wrong with your mother and your grandmother?" Sonic asked him.
"Yes, when they arrange it, they like to get into my life, they want to find out what I'm doing, where I'm going, who I'm with. And if they find out what is happening they will put themselves in danger" said the red panda as fast as she could.
"Well, I have an idea to mislead you, but you and everyone present have to pretend using the following story" said the blue hedgehog whispering the plan in her ear.
Five minutes passed. Retsuko's mother and grandmother were still outside the apartment.
"How strange they don't come to open the door" said Retsuko's grandmother.
"If he's a suspect. I'm going to call them on the phone one more time and find out what happens" said Retsuko's mother, pulling out her cell phone again.
But before dialing the phone number they heard footsteps and the door opened, revealing Retsuko with a calm face.
"Hello. Sorry to keep you waiting. It's just that we were a bit busy with our club" said the youngest red panda.
"Club? What club?" the middle aged red panda said as she put her cell phone in her bag.
"Our book club," said the young red panda.
"I didn't know you were interested in reading," said the elderly red panda.
"Oh yeah it's a new hobby that I started having just a short time ago. If you want they can come in" said the red panda to her mother and her grandmother.
Both looked into each other's eyes for a few seconds, and entered the apartment and then closed the door, leaving the hallway completely empty.
Retsuko's mother and grandmother saw everyone who is gathered. Aside from Retsuko, Haida, and Koka, there were Ookami and Fenneko with Hana, and Washimi and Gori were there too. There were also other people present that they had never seen.
"Good afternoon" said everyone present in the room bowing their heads.
"Good afternoon to you too" Retsuko's mother and grandmother said also bowing their heads.
"They arrive just in time, we were about to read the book of" Nishi no Yoki Majo" Haida said as he held the book in his hands. "A perfect literature for children, that's why we brought Koka with us."
"Oh, is this what you've been doing all day?" Retsuko's grandmother asked.
"Yeah, that's why we've been out all day. Although we had to find some of the members to bring them here, as they are new to the city they did not know how to get to this building" said Retsuko.
"Oh I see. Well, it's good you have a pretty good hobby and I'm even happy that they encourage children's love of reading," said Retsuko's mother.
"I'm glad you think that. Well, I think with that you can go home" said the youngest red panda.
"Of course not. I'm interested in joining your book club," said the middle-aged red panda.
"I want to too" said the old red panda.
"Are you sure? Don't you guys have anything else to do today?" Retsuko asked.
"Of course not, we can stay. Unless there is something they don't want to tell us," Retsuko's mother replied.
"No, of course not. Yes, you can join together" said the red panda to deflect her mother and her grandmother's possible suspicions.
Meanwhile at the same time, but in one of the rooms were hidden Sonic, Amy, Speed, Tails, Cosmo, Flora, Alex, Knuckles, Tikal, Locke II, Pachacamac II, Nick, Judy, Jack, Finnick, Nicole, Jerry, Clank and ROB 64.
"Tell me why we have to be hidden" asked Finnick quite irritated.
"Because Retsuko's mother and grandmother must not know that Retsuko and the others have contact with us or else they will cause a scandal according to what they informed us" replied Sonic, pointing to himself, his wife, his son and his friends with their respective children. "You with your friends and their children cannot be seen, as they might begin to suspect that if Retsuko has contact with you after seeing you on the news, they will think that they will also have contact with us. And on the side of Clank and ROB, the presence of two robots from distant star systems would be quite noticeable".
"It's true Finnick, other than what he went through yesterday I don't think they'll be away from home for long," Judy said.
"At least until Retsuko, Haida and Koka go home with them," Nick said.
At that moment they heard when Retsuko had no choice but to allow her mother and her grandmother to her fake book club.
"Looks like we'll be locked in here for the rest of the afternoon," Finnick said with an annoyed look.
This is where the chapter ends, from the next chapter characters from last fandom that remain to appear, although they neither be main characters, you will see them from time to time.