Chapter 3:

Mao Fu and his henchmen have the scroll, but there's one problem. "Have you figured out how to open the cannister yet," asks Mao Fu.

"No, Boss, this thing is hard!"

"Hey, Boss, why is this thing so important again?"

"Idiots," says Mao Fu, "once I read the scroll, I shall become the greatest Kung Fu master in all the world, but I can't read it if I can't open the cannister! Figure it out!"

"Enough! We could be robbing Metro City blind, but you want us to waste our time just so you can do some reading! I want out!"

"Very well." Mao Fu then kills him. "Anyone else have any objections?"

The rest of the henchmen get back to trying to open the cannister.

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Penry and Spot have arrived in Metro City, but… "I can't believe no one here would take my money! Well, Spot, looks like we're gonna starve! I need a job! Any ideas?" Spot just meows. "Any other ideas?" They then heard something. "We better check it out!"

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The two look and see a blonde woman wearing a police uniform aiming a gun at an old woman. "You see that, Spot," asks Penry, "that lady's trying to shoot that old lady! The scroll can wait! It's time for some action!" He then leaps in and kicks the gun out of the younger woman's hand. "That's right! Ma'am, you can go!" The old woman then drives off. "Oh yeah! Did you see that! I am on fire!"

"You are under arrest! Officer Rosemary of the Metro City Police Department!"

"You're a cop," asks Penry.

"Why else would I be wearing this uniform," asks Rosemary.

"Oh… I didn't notice," says Penry, "and now that I'm looking at you… yeah… I see it now!"

"Do you know who you just let get away," asks Rosemary.

"Uh… I'm guessing not a law-biding citizen," says Penry.

"That was a car thief," says Rosemary.

"Now, who would expect an old woman to steal a car," asks Penry.

"That wasn't an old woman," says Rosemary, "that was a young man! Hot Rod of the Gasket Gang! They're notorious for stealing cars!"

"Okay, I understand," says Penry, "I messed up! Not the first time! Look, I'll make it up to you! I'll help you find these gasbag guys…" He then realizes Rosemary has handcuffed him. "Or you could take me down to the station… Spot, get me a lawyer!"

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Rosemary takes Penry down to the police station. "Man, this place is dirty," says Penry, "you guys really need a janitor!"

"Rosemary, what's with the dog," asks the police sergeant.

"Sergeant Flint, this dog interfered with my attempt to catch Hot Rod of the Gasket Gang," says Rosemary.

"Hey, what's up," asks Penry.

"The dog talks," says Sergeant Flint, "listen here, Droopy, we have laws in this town, and we follow them! And it's against the law to help criminals escape!"

"I thought he was a she and she was old," says Penry.

"Either way, I'm going to have to throw the book at you," says Sergeant Flint.

"Well, my cat will be here with my lawyer," says Penry.

"Does the cat talk," asks Sergeant Flint.

"Well… no… but he's really smart," says Penry, "when we stowed away on the plane, he made sure no one would find us… how'bout I just shut up!"

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Rosemary's taking Penry to his cell. "So, my name's Penry. Rosemary, huh? Is that like your first name, last name, middle name, nickname, maiden name, codename…"

"I was this close," says Rosemary, "this close to catching a member of the Gasket Gang and what happened? It gets ruined by a dog who can't recognize a police uniform!"

"In my defense, I am color blind, so I couldn't tell you were wearing blue," says Penry, "no excuse for not seeing the badge though, so I can't defend myself there." She then puts him in his cell and leaves. "Okay, good talk!" He sees a toilet. "Good, I am thirsty!" He drinks out of it and then hears a meow. "Spot, my man… cat, did you get me that lawyer!" Spot meows. "Right, it didn't occur to me that no one can understand you!" Spot meows again. "Toilet? It's my automatic refilling bowl! Sure, was nice of them to supply my cell with one!" Spot meows again. "They do what?" He then starts washing his mouth out with sink water. "Okay, if we can't use a lawyer, then what can we… wait, I'll just concentrate and I'll be out for sure!" He then meditates. While he's doing so, Spot takes a key and unlocks Penry's cell and then takes Penry out…

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… and now they're outside. Penry looks. "Dang, I didn't think it could work that well! Now, let's go find Mao Fu… wait… I'm a fugitive now! I need a disguise!"

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So, they go to a costume store. "This mask will hide my identity and this red gi… well, I just thought I'd look good in red!" He then observes himself. "Not bad! Now, let's go find Mao Fu!"

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The two step outside and see Hot Rod driving by in a stolen car. "That was Hot Rod," says Penry, "okay, Spot, Mao Fu can wait! Right now, it's payback time!" Spot meows. "For what? He's the jerk that got me in jail!" Spot meows. "Okay, I got myself in jail, but it wouldn't have happened if he didn't dress up like an old woman! Let's go!" They then followed the stolen car…

To Be Continued