Disclaimer: The SWAT Kats are owned by Hanna Barbera and the Tremblay Brothers. I own the OCs.
Its starting! This is the beginning of David's end. For those of you who stuck around, waiting for this, thank you.
Warning: In future chapters there will be character deaths, beatings, among other things that I will try to keep tame. However, the subjects will be in there, somewhere. I'll attempt to warn at the beginning of each chapter and allow the reader to make their own decision as to whether to proceed.
MisaRae, my wonderful Co-Author and dear sister. I can't thank you enough for teaching me and helping me perfect my craft over the years. Love you sis!
Michael and Helen sat around their dining room table waiting for the crew from SWAT to arrive in order to finalize their plans to indoctrinate the members of SWAT into The Society.
Helen had just sat down in her chair, when Evelyn came around the corner with Spencer in tow.
"Mommy, when is princess Callie getting here?" Evelyn asked after she walked into the room. She had taken to calling Callie a princess after she learned of her heritage.
"Very soon dear," Helen replied. She looked at her daughter for a second, then wiggled her nose.
Evelyn felt lighter all of a sudden and was floating in the air. "Mommy! Stop that! It tickles!" The young kitten laughed. She eventually floated to her mother who gently reached out and pulled Evelyn into her lap. Before she hugged her daughter tightly.
"Mommy, you're kind of hurting me," Evelyn said.
"Oops, sorry dear," Helen apologized as she loosened her grip on her daughter. "In a few years, you won't want me to do this anymore. You have your own friends now, and soon, maybe. A tomfriend that is going to hug you Evelyn."
"Not on my watch she won't," Michael said. "I want to be the only tom in her life for a while longer."
Helen turned her head to the left to face her husband, then said, "I had my first real tomfriend when I was eight dear. If our daughter follows along in my footsteps, she'll have toms knocking on the door, begging to go out with her."
Spencer didn't like that at all. He went over to stand next to Evelyn, nudged her with his muzzle, and said, "My princess doesn't need a tom in her life to love her. She has her fearless knight by her side who loves his princess to no end!"
"Mommy, daddy, Spencer! I'm only four years old and toms are yucky anyhow," she answered mater of factly to them as she wiggled out of her mother's grasp and as her feet hit the floor, she said, "Let's go play Spencer."
"As you wish my princess," Spencer replied and followed her out of the dining room.
Michael left his seat as he watched his daughter leave, followed by her familiar. He went over to his wife, hugged her around her shoulders, then said, "She is growing up before our eyes Helen. I want to keep my little girl a while longer, how do I make her stop growing up?"
Helen raised her paws to Michael's, then said, "We can't stop her dear. As much as we want to keep her little forever, she is growing up." She kissed his left paw, then said, "We have two more kittens that we get to nurture from infancy in a few short months, and they are going to want our attention constantly."
Michael smirked for a second as he remembered how Evelyn wanted to be held every minute of the day by either him or Helen. "If they are anything like Evelyn, we are going to have our paws full. Evelyn was a demanding kitten and as much as I don't want to see her mature, she has her friends to go to now while we focus more on the two newborns."
"Are you saying that we are not going to pay attention to Evelyn as much?" Helen asked as he tried to pull away from Michael.
"Not at all, Evelyn I still our daughter Helen and I love her more than life itself. I'm just saying, that the twins are going to take up a large amount of our time. I don't want Evelyn to think that we are ignoring her in favor of the twins. She gets along so well with Sarah, they are almost like siblings and I'm glad she has a friend she can turn to for almost anything while we take care of the twins," Michael said.
Helen allowed herself to be held by Michael again, then said, "I don't want her to feel abandoned either Michael. We'll have to find time to spend with her alone without the twins, alright?"
Michael kissed Helen between the ears, then said, "I sense quite a few Daddy-Daughter dates ahead."
"You know you love those dates with Evelyn Michael and don't try to deny it either. Every time you go out with her, she always comes home with a new toy or stuffed animal. You can't resist spoiling her," Helen said.
"She's my daughter! Of course I'm going to give her everything she wants, within reason that is," Michael said.
"Please don't spoil the twins, they are going to get so much from their new family already Michael. Even Callista is planning a Kitten Shower for them. I can only imaging what is will be like having a shower being given by a queen," Evelyn said.
"The queen is as much a part of our family as my mother and your parents are Helen and Evelyn is lucky to have her not only as a teacher, but as an adoptive aunt," Michael said.
Callie, Chance, and the rest of SWAT arrived at their door. With the exception of Mark and Lisa who were still in Japan on their honeymoon.
"How was your date with Kevin Felicia?" Tina asked.
"It went very well. Kevin is a great guy Tina," Felicia answered. "He told me about Sharon and how he screwed up their relationship. Afterwards, we walked around the docks for what seemed like hours, simply holding my paw in his, plus he isn't too bad to look at either."
Tina elbowed Katerina, then said, "I think someone has been bitten by the love bug."
"Da, Felicia has been bit. I hope he treats her well, or he might end up as Kevin sushi," Katerina said.
Felicia heard her two friends tease her and she said, "Not sushi Kat. He might end up as Sashimi though. I warned him already that I will not put up with him making me second to his work and he agreed that I would come first."
Callie was about to ring the Doorbell when she felt a bout of weakness run through her. She closed her eyes and brought her right paw up to her forehead.
Those tiny movements alerted Chance that something was wrong with his fiancée. Instantly, he was at her side, holding onto her and asking, "Are you alright?"
"I was feeling fine Chance, but as soon as my paw crossed the threshold, I felt weak," Callie replied.
"Let's get you inside and find a place for you to rest up dear," Chance said as he rang the doorbell.
Helen heard the bell and went to the front door.
Helen reached out with her right paw to open it and saw Callie in Chance's arms, looking weak and pale. "What happened? Is she alright Chance?" Helen asked.
"I'm not sure. One minute she was perfectly fine, then the next, she felt weak," Chance replied as he helped Callie inside of the house.
After setting Callie down on their couch, Helen turned around to look at the house's front door frame and the two talismans that adorned it. Those talismans were placed there to protect them from other magic users as well as shielding them from others seeing what actually went on inside of the house. Helen quickly lifted her right paw and covered one of the talismans with a magical shield. She then turned her attention back to Callie and said, "She should feel better in a minute. Michael and I forgot to turn off the protective barrier around this house."
"Barrier? What barrier?" Felicia asked. "We were able to walk right up to this house without noticing any barrier."
"The barrier only affects other magic users Felicia," Helen answered. "Normal cats can walk right up to this house and not notice the barrier. However, if they have magical abilities and are not part of our family by blood, the barrier will make him or her feel very weak to the point of passing out. I'll whip up a cup of tea for her. She'l feel better after a short rest." Helen wiggled her nose and a cup of steaming hot tea appeared in front of them. She reached out with her left paw, took the floating tea cup, and handed to to Callie. "Drink this slowly Callie."
Callie took the cup from her and took a sip of the steaming hot tea. After she lowered the cup, she said, "Thank you Helen. Those are some powerful talismans you have. I guess I will have to get some for our house, once we move in."
"You are welcome Callie and I'm quite sure your grandmother had already thought about that. She is the one who put the two talismans on our house," Helen said.
"I'll have to ask her when I see her next. She took Ulysses back to the Dark Ages for their honeymoon. I hope they decide to come back. She told me several times, as much as she loves current times, she felt so free back then when she could use her magic freely and no one was afraid of what she could do," Callie said.
"They'll be back Callie," Chance said. "Callista wants to be here to witness the birth of her great-granddaughters and watch them grow up more than anything."
"She is going to spoil your kittens Callie with the amount of love she has to give," Katerina said. "Your kittens are going to want for nothing with her and us around."
Michael entered the room, carrying a tray on snacks for all. He set the tray down then said, "Since we are all here, we should start going over our plans to get David removed from power."
Chance turned his head to face Michael, then said, "Your plan is very solid as it is. The only thing I don't like is being away from Callie for so long. Our kittens are becoming more active as their birthdate approaches and she needs someone to help her when they decide to play soccer or what ever they do in there."
"Chance, Helen is pregnant with twins as well and as much as I don't want to be apart from her, we need to in order to have David removed. David will use his powers to make our kittens lives a mess and I will not let that happen. He needs to be removed and a successor named before the births, "Michael said.
"Chance, if it makes you feel any better about leaving Callie, she can stay with Felina while we are there," Jake mentioned. "Heck, we won't be able to separate them anyhow as they get further along."
"You're damn right Jake!" Felina said as she walked over to where Callie was resting. "My sister and I are going to keep each company while we ride out our pregnancies together and you both are going to cater to every one of our wants and desires, if you both know what's good for you!"
"Now wait a minute Felina, Jake and I love you both but we don't have the time to play Butler to you," Chance argued.
"Oh yes you do, if you are planning on having any more kittens with her," Felina retorted before she turned to her best friend in the world and asked, "Right Sister?"
Callie looked at lifted right corner of Felina's mouth then answered, "I think I'm done having kittens after these three are born. If you want a large family, then you are going to have to have them with Jake Felina."
"But Alex or Alexandra is going to want lot's of cousins to play with Callie," Felina pleaded.
"Then give him or her lots of brothers and sisters, my dear Felina. Cause, I'm done after these three are born," Callie said.
"Alex or Alexandra?" Jake asked as he caressed Felina's right paw in his. "I thought we were going to name the kitten after she or she was born?"
"We were dear. However, I was reading a book on kitten names last night and my eyes were drawn to the name Alex. As much as I wanted to name him Ulysses after my uncle or Cassandra after your aunt, the names Alex and Alexandra called out to me. I think they will be perfect names for our kitten," Felina said as she covered Jake's paw with her own.
Katerina went over to Tina, kissed her cheek, then said, "Despite Felina being as tough as nails, she is going to be a great and loving mother to her kitten."
"They are going to be great parents Kat," Tina replied and looked at the floor for a second before she lifted her head back to her mate, and said, "Kat, I want a kitten to call ours. Now more than anything. We have a home for him or her to play and be nurtured and loved. Plus, quite a few cousins near by for him or her to play with. Can we at least go and see what the process is for adoption, please?"
Katerina hugged Tina tightly before answering as she ran her claws through her hair, "Of course we can Tina. I want a kitten too. He or she will be loved and adored by our family. And I can't wait to see how your mother and father will react when they see their grand-kitten for the first time."
Tina rested her head against Katerina's chest and listened to her heart beating. She then said, "They are going to be speechless, especially my father. He is going to love him or her at first sight. They are going to be some of the best grandparents a kitten could ever want."
Felina heard every word spoken and made a decision that was going to change their lives forever. She let go of Jake, walked over to them, and said, "I was looking for a pair of officers to go over to the Orphanage next week for their Adoption Drive, and I think you two would fit the bill perfectly."
Tina lifted her had from Katerina's chest, then asked, "We are still in the Academy and not Enforcers yet Felina. We still have two more weeks left before graduation?"
"You let me worry about those details Tina. You both have a date with MegaKat Orphanage and you're going! That's an order, or are you going to defy a Commanding Officer, Sergeant Cassidy?"
Whoa, back up a few paces there Lieutenant! I'm not even and officer and you are giving me the rank of Sergeant?" Tina surprisingly asked.
"What do you think you were in the Advanced Class for Tina? To have me yell and push every one of you to the breaking point? The purpose of the class is to see which of the cadets has what it takes to be a ranking officer right out of the Academy. Yes, the way you do things is very un-conventional to say the least. However, you and Katerina managed to get the two recruits I thought would drop out to excel. Marissa and Rolf listen to you and followed you into that bodega without thinking twice. Sure Rolf was wounded; but he was shot protecting the shop owners. Those are the type of skills the Enforcers need of their officers and you and Katerina have them. That is why you both are going to be awarded the rank of Sergeant as soon as you graduate."
Tina let go of Katerina and ran over to Felina. She hugged her friend tightly, then said, "Thank you Felina. You have no idea how much this means to me that not only you think I can do this, but I would be the first openly gay female officer on the force."
Felina hugged her friend back, then said, "Being gay made you stronger than you realized Tina. You have gone through being outed, made fun of, and taunted for most of your life. You have become a fierce warrior as well as a delicate flower too. Those qualifications are going to make you an officer your subordinates are going to look up to and respect." She pulled back and looked down into Tina's eyes, then said, "I might have to watch my tail because you might even be good enough to take my position as Commander in a few years."
Tina separated herself from Felina, cocked her hips and crossed her arms under her chest. She then tapped her chin with her index finger as she said, "Hmm, Commander Cassidy. I like the sound of that. After a few years and moving up the ranks, I might have to challenge you in a election for that spot."
Felina lifted the right corner of her mouth, revealing a very sharp fang, then said, "You do and Katerina might end up a single parent!"
"In that case Commander, in ten years, I'm going to run for the office of Commander and see if my un-conventional ways as you put it gets me elected!" Tina stated. "Even if I don't win, running you though the paces will be enough of a victory for me."
"Oh, you want to see me run? You had better start running now my little sister, cause when I get my paws on you," Felina started to state before she tried to pounce on Tina. But Tina was faster and more agile. She dodged Felina with ease and ran out of the room.
Felina let out a playful growl, then took off after Tina.
Helen laughed for a second, then said, "Now that the children are out of the room, we can discuss our plan."
"Just as my brother mentioned, Michael's idea is very well thought out. I like that most of SWAT will behind The Society's walls, keeping an eye on things as well as watching Callista. You know Ulysses is not going to rest while she is behind those walls, what are we going to do about him?" Jake asked.
"That is something that I have not thought about Jake," Michael stated. "Ulysses is one tom I don't want to be on the bad side of." He thought about it for a minute then asked, "Do you think Felina could pretend to be a little more needing of his guidance as she learns the ropes of being Commander from him?"
"I really don't know Michael. Felina has always been very independent and to have her all of a sudden be needing his guidance and advise is going to tip him off that something is amiss. Ulysses and SWAT may have not seen eye to eye on several things in the past, it doesn't mean that we don't respect him for who he is. He was given his position on merit alone and has done a great job of making the Enforcers what they are today. Ulysses is very smart and will see through Felina's guise almost instantly," Jake replied.
"You still have two weddings to plan out, get him involved in every little detail," Katerina finally said.
"You're right Katerina," Chance said. "If we have Ulysses help plan out our weddings, he'll be so busy that he will hardly have time to worry about Callista, to a point. Then again, with her being a very powerful sorceress, I'm sure she will find a way to creep into his thoughts and possibly pop into his life on more than one occasion."
Helen put her tea down, then said, "They're love is so strong, I'm quite sure she will be taking unauthorized trips back to their home." She turned her head to face Callie and asked, "Have you thought about who you are going to have give you away?"
"Sort of. I was thinking of having Dr. Feldman walk me down the aisle and give me away," Callie answered.
"Henry would love to do that for you Callie," Felicia said.
"I know he would Felicia. He and Mary have become surrogate grandparents to me and Chance and I love them dearly. However, Henry is not going to walk me down the aisle and give me away. That honor is going to my now grandfather, Ulysses."
"My uncle will be honored to walk you down the aisle and give you away Callie," Felina stated as she entered the room carrying Tina under her left arm.
Everyone in the room turned to face Felina, then Jake asked, "Now what happened?"
"Tina and I had a minor disagreement in the backyard as to who was faster. Well my dear sister made a fatal error and slipped on a wet patch of grass. I took that opportunity to pounce on her and show her who's the boss!" Felina stated proudly before she turned her head slightly to Katerina and asked, "Did you know your fiancée is quite ticklish?"
Katerina got up, went over to Felina and Tina, crouched down to look at Tina's face, then did something very un-characteristic of her. She reached out and tickled Tina while she was held captive by Felina.
Tina started to laugh, very hard and in-between bouts of laughter, she said, "I'll get you later Kat!"
That little statement caused Katerina doubled her efforts, making Tina laugh even harder.
Tina eventually slipped out of Felina's grasp, landed on the floor, then developed a very evil look on her face. Which in Katerina's eyes, made her look even more adorable.
"You liked tickling me, my love?" Tina maliciously asked.
Katerina locked her eyes with the she-cat she loved to death, then answered, "Yes; I did my ga-LOOP-ka."
Tina heard Katerina's term of love and devotion and her heart started to melt in her chest. However, she was determined to get even with her for tickling her the way she did. "In that case, my love had better start running Katerina. Because when I catch you, I'm going to tickle you just as hard as you tickled me! Then, I might have to tear those tight jeans from your shapely hips and make you scream!" Tina proclaimed right before she launched herself at Katerina.
Katerina was not expecting Tina to launch herself and pounce on her like a wild cat would going after prey and was tackled to the floor.
As Katerina's long hair was splayed around her, Tina held her to the floor with her paws on her shoulders.
Tina locked eyes with Katerina again and noticed she was frightened by her actions. Tina's heart fell when she realized she had doe the one thing she never wanted to do, cause Katerina to fear her in any way. Instead of tickling her as she intended, Tina simply said, "You're mine Katerina Belikov." Then lowered her face to hers in order to kiss the she-cat she loved with every ounce on passion she had in her body.
Katerina returned her kiss and wrapped her arms around Tina's neck, pulling her tighter to her. She separated herself from Tina long enough to say, "You're mine too." Her lips grazed Tina's again and slipped her tongue into Tina's mouth.
Everyone else in the room watched as the two females kissed on the floor with no intention of stopping. Then Helen leaned over to her husband and asked, "Shouldn't we stop them? Evelyn could return at any moment and I don't think she is ready to see two cats kissing the way they are."
Spencer walked back into the room with Evelyn on his back. He didn't see Katerina and Tina kissing and their paws roaming their bodies on the floor. "My princess and I were wondering where everyone was.." he started to say, then his eyes caught the two females on the floor and he brought both of his wings up to shield Evelyn from the sight. "As enticing as it would be to continue to watch this, my princess doesn't need to see that. We'll be in the kitchen." Spencer said as he quickly turned around and went back into the kitchen.
Chance cleared his throat, then said, "Might I suggest we join them and continue our discussion?"
Everyone left the living room and went into the kitchen, leaving Tina and Katerina alone on the floor.
Tina heard the kitchen door creak closed and lifted her head to see everyone has disappeared from the room. "I think we drove our friends away Kat."
Katerina stroked Tina's hair with the fingers on her right paw as she said, "I guess we did. I love you so much Tina. Do you think we will be good parents to a kitten?"
"Kat, we will be great parents to a kitten! He or she will be loved and protected like no other. He or she will have plenty of brothers and sisters to play with, study with and be part a family. Going to that Orphanage may be the best thing to happen in our lives Tina, we might find the perfect kitten to bring into our loving home, then we will have a little one to call us mommy," Tina answered before she kissed Katerina again, then said, "I love you. You know, our house isn't that far from here. Care to head over and christen it properly? I have a feeling we won't be missed."
Katerina rose from the floor with Tina in her arms and carried her towards the front door of the house. She held Tina in one arm while opening the door with the other. Then left the house closing the door behind her. As she walked down the stairs, she said, "I hope the walls are thick and the shades close tightly. Because I plan on making love to you in every room of our house for the rest of the day!"
Tina rested her head against Katerina's right shoulder as she carried her down the walkway and just as they turned the corner, she said, "I love you Katerina."
End of Chapter