posted 03-12-2002 01:47 PM            

The scene is the shooting range at RRMC. Duke sits at one of the shooting tables, firing at a target downrange. Suddenly, however, weapons fire from outside the range is heard, the stattaco bursts from what sounded like assault rifles echoing loudly in the corridor outside.

Duke (Alarmed): What in the name of Ceasar's ghost is going on...!?

The wolf/GSD mix sprang for the door with the MP5 submachine gun he'd been training with in front of him, however, a grenade blast sent him to the floor, unconcious.

A few hours later, Duke awoke groggily in a smoke filled shooting range, seeing that the door hung on only one hinge. He slowly ducked into the hallway, hearing unfamiliar voices calling out in a variety of languages. He ducked into another room, an empty living quarters. The T.V. inside was quietly showing C.N.N. The reporter stood in the desert outside mission control, looking worried.

Reporter: And at this hour, we at C.N.N. still have no word from the terrorists inside the Road Rover compound, we only know that they consist of an international organization dedicated to the destruction of all cano-sapiens. They claim to have several nuclear devices installed and ready to detonate inside the compound, and that the Road Rover forces inside are now hostages, making the U.S. government wary of sending in troops. So far, all attempts to make contact with those inside the base have failed. We will update you with more information as it comes in. Angela Beaman, C.N.N. reporting.

Duke sat down on the bed as he flicked the T.V. off, rubbing his temples in frustration.

Duke (Sighs): It's going to be a long day... (He gets up and starts pacing) I wonder if anyone was out in the field. Perhaps if I could find them, or even a few free rovers left in the base, we might stand a chance of making it through this with the rovers intact... not to mention ourselves...

He takes what looks to be an ordinary mobile phone from his pocket. It is a new communications unit that all Rovers had been equipped with recently. He stabs a red 'panic' button, making a silent, secure call to any rovers still carrying one.

Duke (into the phone) : This is McAllen, I.D. code 669018.3. We have a level one emergency at mission control... Hello? Is anyone out there...? (To himself) Why did I ever leave Galatea...?

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"Fools Rush in where angels fear to tread."

-Alexander Pope

posted 03-12-2002 06:10 PM              

~Duke are you ok?.. I went to panther and stalked around keeping in the shadows..I cant understand their language~

*Out stepped a large Fl. Panther.*

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Catman: Keep It Waggin!

posted 03-12-2002 07:19 PM            

Duke: I've been back here for a few months and I'm still not used to the sight of a panther in Mission Control. (To both Catman and the others on the phone) Well... we're in trouble. There are some very nasty people here who want us dead and want to see all cano and felo-sapiens wiped off of the planet. According to C.N.N. they've got two nuclear devices in the compound, so we won't be getting much help from the police or military unti they're disarmed. They won't try to come in, we're in the middle of nowhere and no civilians are at risk, so we're expendable.

He darts back the shooting range, emerging with his full tactical vest and more ammunition. He's also carrying a medical kit.

Duke (Over the phone): Okay, I'm in the crew quarters now... John, see if you can infiltrate the base somehow... you may want to bring your weapon of choice, you'll need it. Shadow, I'm on my way to the supply room, stay put and I'll see if I can get you patched up when I get there. (Mentally to Catman) You'd better stay close to me for now... no sense splitting up with so few of us left. Just stay sharp, we're outgunned and outnumbered... for now...

Duke darts out the door, skirting from room to room on his way to the supply room.

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"Fools Rush in where angels fear to tread."

-Alexander Pope

posted 03-12-2002 07:59 PM            

Shadow presses a button that's hidden in the collar of his suit and speak quietly.

Shadow: (in pain) Roger that, holding position.

Shadow lets go of the button and cringes in pain, holding his wound tightly.

Shadow: (In pain, to himself) Hurry up guys, these fanatics mean business.

posted 03-12-2002 09:16 PM            

Voice(male):Hands in the air,you furry freak!

Elkie puts down his coffee mug,and slowly raises his hands,frowning all the while.Suddenly,he hears the sounds of shouts and scuffling.Elkie whirls around to see a gold and white collie standing over a downed gunman.

Rhett(thick upper class british accent):Silly bloke shot hisself with his own weapon.*He places a chair in front of the door,wedging it underneath the doorknob*There's more 'o the blighters runnin' down the halls.Whatcha make of it,sah?

Elkie(deep voice,stern):I'd say that Mission Control is under attack,Collie.Where's the rest of Long Strike team?And all of the other Rovers?

Rhett-Dono and Storm are at their master's homes in Rome and Edinburgh.An' 'fraid I haven't the foggiest on Sybil and Meeko's wherabouts.

Elkie:We've got to hunker down for now,and try to contact some of the other Rovers,or some other allies,like the Ferreteers.

Rhett:Righto,sah.*He pulls out his own moble phone.*'lo,any other chappies 'ere,wot?

posted 03-13-2002 04:27 AM              

*he darts off staying in the shadows. passing several guards picks up their language some. *

(terrorist) got trouble in lounge 3 sir. a pocket of resistance. going their now to handle it.

*the panther sends a mental message to the st Bernard..
~Whoevers there. prepare for action. they know your there.. repeat prepare for attack!~

*catman reaches shadow* ~easy Shadow. its me Catman.. *he then morphs to a panther sapien and tend to his wounds.

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Catman: Keep It Waggin!

posted 03-13-2002 09:40 AM            

Duke (Whispering into phone): McAllen here, Rover intelligence division. I'm in the corridors, near the lounge, I think. Looks like a couple of our visitors are trying to break down the door, from what I can see... What's your location? Is there anyone with you...? Can you get out safely? Please respond...

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"Fools Rush in where angels fear to tread."

-Alexander Pope

posted 03-13-2002 10:50 AM            

Elkie(stoic):Sir,I just recieved a telepathic message.It was a warning that more of our enemies are on their way.

Rhett(hushed):Rhett W. Collie,leader of Long Strike team here.I'm with me second-in-command 'ere.We're in a real pickle,if I must say so meself.We 'ave no weapons...*chuckles*well,not countin' meself an' tha big chappie wi' me,wot?Those buggers have any guns?If not,I think we can take 'em....

Voice(from outside,indian accent):Give it up!You are outnumbered and surrended!

posted 03-13-2002 01:13 PM            

JOHN [annoyed]: Oh yeah, you would think that these people would have enough intelligents to realize that the BAD GUY'S WATCH CNN TOO!!

(John growls for a moment then stops wen he sees a croud of people running towards him.)

JOHN [shocked]: Uh oh.

(He stop and puts the car in reverse and floors it. As he drives away from the people he cuts the wheel hard causing the car to skid around to where the car is facing the other way. He puts it back in drive and drives away from the croud. He pick up his phone.)

JOHN [annoyed]: Guy's I need to find another way how to get in there. They got the media all over the place.

posted 03-13-2002 05:04 PM            

Shadow: (In pain, ammused) I don't care how many times I see you, you still remind me of that killer panther that has my name.

Recieving the panther's healing he checks his wound and smiles as the pain fades.

Shadow: (Pleased) Thanks, I'm in your debt. The wound is healed, but I lost a lot of blood. I'll be weak for a bit. We've gotta get a plan to take these guys down, or take them out. A few others from my team are in the base, maybe they're still okay.

Shadow pushes his right hand against the side of his neck and looks down slightly, using his nano-communications.
~Jade, Rubius, you roj? Hey, you two, we need some backup. Jade, Rubius, come in.~

posted 03-13-2002 05:33 PM            

Terrorist 1: What should we do with these traitors to humanity?

Terrorist 2: Kill them now, I don't want to wait until later.

Both the man and the woman lean their heads toward each other, then yell out from behind the tape. Suddenly they rip the rope off then the tape from their eyes and attack the terrorists with inhuman strength. They subdue the terrorists easily, then look at each other lovingly while their glowing eyes fade to their normal colors, hers being red eyes, and his green. They pull the tape off their mouths and quickly kiss while holding hands, showing their wedding bands.

Man: (pleased) Too easy, right Jade?

Jade: (happy) Humans are so weak Rubius. I'll answer the Captain.

Rubius looks at the terrorists as his wife pushes her hand to the side of her neck.

Rubius: (Irked) 'Traitors to Humanity', right. As if we were human in the first place.

Jade looks up to her husband.

Jade: (Concirned) The Captain is in the supply room, we've gotta get there. Let's suit up. It's time to Ragnarock and Roll.

posted 03-13-2002 06:45 PM            

Duke (Happy): Rhett W. Collie and your second in command, I presume. I'm Duke McAllen from the intelligence division. Heckuva snafu, eh...? (He keys the mic on his phone again) John, you could try the ventallation ducts, if you can get to them... Shadow, I've found two other rovers here in the base. Can you get to the lounge, or should we try to make it to you...?

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"Fools Rush in where angels fear to tread."

-Alexander Pope

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
-Robert Frost "The Road not Taken"

posted 03-13-2002 07:22 PM            

Shadow: (Quietly) You're in the lounge? Osceola and I will meet you there in a minute. Hold tight, we're on our way.

Shadow lets go of the button and holds the side of his neck again, silently talking to his team. He then presses the button on his collar.

Shadow: (Quietly) McAllen, a few members of my team are now on their way to you, just keep an eye out for a pair of humans that really stand out. Shadow, out.

Shadow then begins to look lighter, then becomes transparent before his whole body seems to ripple like water as he becomes completely invisible. His footsteps are barely heard as he leaves the Supply Room.

posted 03-13-2002 09:16 PM            

JOHN [whispering into the phone]: Okay guy's I'm in, and I already took eight of them out.

posted 03-13-2002 10:08 PM            

Kale: (Nervous) This is Private Kale of the 2nd Pounce Unit, anyone, come in.

Female Voice: (From other end, slight german accent) Hey kid, good to hear you're okay.

Kale: (Surprised) Sarge? Sergeant Layran, is that you?

Layran: (Happy) Ja kid, it's me. You're in the base, and we need your help, we're stuck outside the compound, near the forest. We're locked out. Whoever those terrorists are they're professionals. They've hacked into the lower level security programs and have locked us out. We need you to get to the security station and rerout the programs to let us in. We're all here, the entire platoon, so just open the doors and we can rush those vermin that think they're humans.

Kale: (Unsure) But Sarge, I'm all alone, I'm not trained for solo-ops. All I've got with me is this 9mm I got from one of the terrorists.

Layran: (Stern) Don't lose your tail pup! You're a Pouncer! Get it together and get moving, we're counting on you. Get to the security station and let us in. Save any Rovers you come across and help anyone who's in danger. And don't forget your training, shoot to kill at the first opening. Get moving pup, you copy?

Kale: (Firm) Copy that Sarge. I'm moving out.

The young pup moves on through the base, aiming his pistol and watching for anyone to show up. He walks into another room and sees a small Rover tied up with duct tape over his eyes. Kale sees that the Rover is a mixed breed, with random splotches of dark brown against his light brown fur. A terrorist turns and sees Kale and aims his assault rifle. That moment Kale raises his gun and fires a shot, hitting the human in the kneecap. Kale runs up and backhands the terrorist with his gun, knocking him out. He then checks the helpless Rover and unties him, then warns him and yanks the tape off.

Kale: (Concirned) I'm Private Kale, 2nd Pounce unit, you are?

Rover: I'm Dylan, thanks for the rescue.

Kale: Right, we gotta keep moving, we can't get caught.

posted 03-14-2002 04:04 AM              

I need to find the nuke devices and see if I can disarm them. Most likely spot would be the power room.

*Holding out his hand a shimmering object apears and grows into his Thunderbolt bow*

hehe Pyro may tease me bout this but its so multi functional.

*nearing the power room. 4 terrorists are guarding the door. ~bingo. (mentally to Duke)~Duke. Im at the power room there are a group of guards. I'll take them out and see about disarming the nukes~

*after sending the message the tall cat steps out* Hey have any of you seen Saddam??
*They shout leviling their rifles firing, using his cat like reflexes Osceola dodges and fires a Lighnting arrow. it strikes two of the guards. their eyes going blank they collapse. The others fire radomly adn rapidly. leaping up a bullet percies the cats thigh.*

YYYEEOOWLLLL AGHHH!!!
*landing with a thud he fires a tazer net arrow envolping the other two knocking them out.*

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Catman: Keep It Waggin!

posted 03-14-2002 08:57 AM            

Immediatly,the jovial collie pads over to Duke and begins to chat calmly.

Rhett(evenly):If I must say so meself,sah,that was a plumb job you did,takin' out all of those vermin in a fell swoop,tho I woulda used me sabre instead.Ah,well,violence is sometimes an ugly neccisity,doncha know?....

Elkie(exasperated):Sir,PLEASE realize that this is not the time to be carrying on a conversation.We are in immediate danger-

Rhett waves him off.

Rhett:Tut,tut,now Elkie,talkin's the best thing we do right 'bout now.Calms the nerves now,wot wot!Now,who are these chaps that are supposed t'be headin' our direction?

posted 03-14-2002 11:01 AM            

VOICE [pleased]: No but you are.

(He looks up and sees one of the terroris holding a gun to his head.)

Terrorist [stern]: Put down the gun.

(He sighs and drops his weapon. He sees John's phone.)

Terrorist [stern]: Hand it over.

JOHN [confused]: What?

Terrorist [stern]: Now.

(He sighs again and hands him the phone. He takes it.)

Terrorist [stern]: Lets go!

(John gets to his feet and they start walking down the hall.)

posted 03-14-2002 03:19 PM            

Shadow: (Blunt) Watch you back more often kid, here take them, I don't need their weapons, and here's your phone back.

Shadow then presents the equipment to John.

Shadow: (Blunt) Don't get cocky, you took down eight, plus the two I killed when guarding the Master and now this one makes about thirty-nine more, give or take depending on how the others are doing. Let's hurry and get to the lounge, we need to link up with the others.

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I may be a writer, but a work of art is worth a thousand, thousand words.

posted 03-15-2002 07:48 PM            

Shadow looks back, then smirks at John.

posted 03-15-2002 10:17 PM            

Meanwhile, in the main control room, the leader of the "terrorists" is none other than Captain Storm. In a corner of the room, several hostages are now kept under guard. Among them is a small white arctic fox in a blue T-shirt and jeans. She looks around, getting a Galatea commbadge from her pocket while nobody is looking. "This is Athena... is anybody out there? Galatea, come in, I'm at Mission Control and nee..." She stops with a shriek as one of the terrorists drags her over to Storm.

"Sir, we caught this one trying to communicate!" The terrorist seems British, right down to the cockney accent. He rips the communicator from her paws, smashing it. Storm turns with a sneer.

"You're not rainin' on our parade, are you, dear? You know I don't want any long distance calls on my bill..." Storm gets a call over a radio, his eyes flaring in anger. "They WHAT!? Those rotten mutts!! How dare they interfere!!" He turns to a control station. "Set the nukes to detonate in an hour! If the rovers don't submit by then, this place will become a nuclear wasteland!!" He turns again to an assembled platoon of heavily armed minions. "There's a cat in the next corridor I'd like to chat with. He's wounded, so he should be an easy catch. Bring him here..." The platoon runs out quickly, loading their weapons as they do so.

Athena, for her part sighs, looking at her smashed communicator. She shakes a bit, almost in tears. "This is the worst shore leave ever, why did I come here...?"

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"Fools Rush in where angels fear to tread."

-Alexander Pope

posted 03-15-2002 10:38 PM              

Athena?! .. something is definantly up... I wonder what tho..

*wolve grabs his combadge and what little suplies he brought with him then jumps into the air and heads over to RRHQ*
~Wolve

posted 03-16-2002 03:54 AM              

I knew it. (mentally) Duke Im at the power room there is a nuke device here. Fan out search elswere Im sure this isnt the only one. Im attempting to deactivate it.

*slowly using his claws to remove the screws, he takes off the cover. * "Cut the red wire.. that all I have to do. huh?? BLAST!! What maniac put in ALL RED WIRES!!

*Using magic he traces the power flow in the wires.. he cuts the one to the remote just before it gets the signal to detonate* "WHEW!! I better place a shield around this thing just in case"
*He stands and chants envoloping the device in a high containment shiled. Turning to leave a rifle but cracks him across the jaw and a number of terrorists jump him. Before he could act he his bound and dragged before storm.. "(Snarling) Storm.. I shoulda guessed."

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Catman: Keep It Waggin!

posted 03-16-2002 04:54 PM            

Rhett nods cordially to John and Shadow as they walk in.

Rhett:Hullo,sahs,nice ta meetcha,though I wish it was under less strainin' circumstances now,wot?...

Elkie:I agree with your plan,Duke.I was wondering,are the terrorists guarding the luge and transdogmifier areas?If not,maybe we could call in other Rovers.Plus,I know of some allies of ours that we could call in...

Meanwhile,in the main control room,a reddish-tan rhodesian ridgeback watches the shaky Athena,then makes her way over to her.This is Sybil.

posted 03-16-2002 06:26 PM            

Shadow (Blunt): It's nice to meet all of you. Yes, I wish it were under different times, but I'm afraid this is what brought us together.

Just then Jade and Rubius walk in. Jade is wearing a suit similar to Shadow's, only it's Dark Blue in color with a lighter shade of blue on the legs, and the suit has no sleeves and fingerless gloves. She also has two energy pistols in their holsters on her left hip and a whip on her right.
Rubius' suit is light blue, with short sleeves and made out of thick metal-like armored plates instead of the leather-like material. He has a single energy pistol on his right hip and a single large knife on his left, surrounded by several smaller throwing knives. The two salute Shadow.

Jade: Reporting as ordered Captain.

Shadow returns the salute half-heartedly.

Shadow: How many times do I tell you? Cut the formalities, you know it annoys me.

Jade (Smiling): Yes sir, that's why we do it.

Shadow adresses the others.

posted 03-16-2002 10:50 PM            

(John turns to Shadow.)

JOHN [blunt]: The nukes shouldn't be any diffrent if they have timers.

(He grabs a small leather case from his side pocket and opens it up. He shows it to Shadow. This is a professional tool kit that is used for disarming bombs (snips, tweezers needle-nose plires etc.) He closes it and turns to the others.)

JOHN [blunt]: I don't think we have much time so we need to think of a full-proof plan.

posted 03-17-2002 02:56 PM              

(Storm) Soo this is the Cat that gave Parvo toruble. looks like a tame kitty to me..

"Untie me and I'll show you tame!" *Catman struggles and a guard kicks him hard*

"YYEEOOWWWLLLL!"
(Storm) Were are the other Rovers Cat! I might let you live!

"Kill me now while you have the chance,.. let me live and you'll regret it!"

*Storm kicks him across the jaw sending a fang flying* "Get this flea bag outta my sight!"

*The guards dump him next to the Athena and the others*

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Catman: Keep It Waggin!

posted 03-26-2002 07:17 PM            

Shadow (Blunt): Well, let's hope you're right about the Nukes, I'm not skilled in disarming eplosives.

Jade gets Shadow's attention.

Jade (Hopefull): Sir? Rubius and I could take the plane down. It won't be a problem.

Shadow nods

Shadow (Blunt): Alright, but stay quiet, we shouldn't let eveyone here know that we're attacking their only way out. I'll watch over John while he tries to disarm the Nukes, once we find them. Anyone else? Do any of you have some ideas to save the hostages? My equipment is pretty limited, but I do have several 'flashbang' grenades and a pair of smoke grenades. Those should be enough for you to get in and get out with the hostages.

posted 03-26-2002 09:19 PM            

His fingers were bleeding from digging himself out, and his blue shop suit was caked with brake fluid and concrete dust.

Staggering to the comm panel on the wall, he found the system non functioning.

The heavy vehicle bay was in ruin, somebody had DELIBERATELY tried to immobilize the Rovers. All DJ knew was that he was still alive and he intended to stay that way. He had a gun a radio, and some field gear in his locker in the changing room, all he could do was hope that it was still intact...

posted 03-28-2002 10:20 PM            

Duke nodded with a small smirk. "I think we've got ourselves a plan there. Rubius, Jade, head to the vehicle bay and work on cutting off the terrorist's escape route ASAP." He then turns to the others. "The rest of you come with me. We'll try and free the hostages in the main control room. Elkie, some of them may need medical attention, so your skills will be needed. John, you'll need to disarm the first bomb that's probably with the terrorists in the main control room. Hopefully once we liberate the hostages there, we can find out just where the other bomb is. Unless someone else has another idea, I'd say it's time to hit back, and hit back quite hard..."

posted 03-29-2002 09:04 AM            

Elkie nods seriously.

Rhett:Eh,don't be so serious,Elkers.
This'll all be over soon,once we bounce in
an' take back wot's ours,wot wot!

The collie begins to bob and weave,and pretending to slug it out with imaginery enemies.Elkie watches him,then rolls his eyes and sighs for a minute.He then looks up at Duke.

Elkie:Lead the way,then.

Meanwhile,in the main room,Sybil returns the smile quickly.But she takes a closer look at Catman's mouth.

posted 03-29-2002 09:30 AM              

~Duke. Catman here. I got cuaght, Im in the Main command room. its Storm behind this. I took care of one nuke..hes got a bigger one somewere else. when I learn about it I'll let you know? you read me?~

*he turns to Athena. * I've jsut sent word to Duke

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Catman: Keep It Waggin!