Take A Chance On Me: Chapter 3
Take A Chance On Me
Chapter 3: Good New, Bad News, Horrible Outcome
Sunday had arrived, the bright sun breaking the night clouds part and vanishing them to their dark plains, the birds sang their lovely morning songs as they flew around the junkyard merrily and playfully. In the house connected to the garage, two kats sleep together peacefully from a night of magic and wonder for them. Jake lay in the grasp of his mate Chance, having being well rested he just stayed there loving the embrace his lover had on him. Chance's musk was all over him and inside of him; Jake took a deep breath and smiled. He found his true love when it was under his nose the whole time, who would have thought his partner, ney, fellow SWAT Kat would turn out to be his mate in the future...it surely surprised Jake. His tail danced in the air, swishing around freely, brushing Chance's leg from time to time. Chance was usually a light sleeper, guess he decided to take off today because it was Sunday. Chance and his family are mostly Christian; they always do the family church thing together along with the holiday events. Jake's parents just spent time with everyone, but with their busy schedules they often forget, but Jake doesn't mind. His sister is in college now out of state and Jake's busy with the junkyard and being a SWAT Kat, he understands the forgetting. Before Jake realized it, his tail had stopped moving, he looked to his side and saw a golden colored tail wrapped around it, also the fact Chance was licking the back of his head. It wouldn't have been so bad if he brushed his teeth though, he had rancid morning breath.
"Chance, what are you doing?" Jake asked as he got out of the burly kats grasp and sat up feeling his wet fur.
"Just washing you like our ancestors did back in the day" Chance yawned as he scratched the back of his neck for a minute while gazing at his mate.
"Well it's a good thing we have indoor pluming and water" Jake said with a sigh, Chance just laughed and gave Jake a good morning kiss on the cheek. They both went to the bathroom to freshen up with a nice hot shower. Before they could enjoy it, the alarm went off. Both kats jumped out of the tub at the same time rushing to the phone. Chance answered the call while Jake went to get changed into his Flight Suit.
"Yes Ms. Briggs" Chance answered.
"SWAT Kats, MegaKat Industrial Plant is being overtaken by Dr. Viper's plants and experimentations. There are civilian workers trapped inside!" Ms. Briggs clearly expressed her worries for the hostages like always; she was the one who actually ran this city instead of Mayor Manx.
"We're on out way!" Chance said as he hung up the phone and went to the sub basement. Razor was already rearing to go, just waiting for his partner to get changed. Once Chance got into his suit they both hopped into the Turbokat and prepared to launch, T-Bone adjusting his controls and Razor making sure all the operations were functional. Once it was all green the elevator lifted the jet onto the next level and they took off into the sky. T-Bone put the jet into overdrive to get to their destination post haste. The Megakat Industrial Plant was where they made weapons for the Enforcers, there was an experimental laser being tested by Feral that never got pass the full testing quirks, but Viper intended to give it a full test run once he got his hands on it. The SWAT Kats arrived at their destination. "See anything buddy?" T-Bone looking around knowing his partner was doing the same. Razor looked at his radar for a moment.
"There's no one left inside, he must have let the civilians go" Razor explained. "There is one life form in the shelter right next to the plant" With the Turbokat flew to its new destination, but quickly made a barrel roll when a large green laser shot out of the warehouse. Viper got a hand on the laser and was using a new kind of power to supply the laser, no doubt one of his experimental plan formulas. He continued to fire at the SWAT Kats.
"Blassssted SssssWat Katsssss" he hissed to himself as he continued his assault. T-Bone had to think quickly as to not get hit by that laser beam. Razor scanned the laser cannon for any weaknesses.
"Maybe a Cement Missile will clog the barrel" Razor whispered to himself as he armed the missiles at Dr. Viper. "Cement Missiles, Deploy!!!" Razor yelled as he pressed the launch button on his console, the two green missiles were ejected from the bottom of the TurboKat and flew directly at Dr. Viper, the lids of the missiles blew off and small cement bullets fired at the laser cannon. Razor's idea worked, not only had it stopped the cannon from firing, they caught Dr. Viper in the process. Soon the SWAT Kats could hear the Enforcers arriving in their choppers and tanks.
"Let's get out of here before we have to wake up to Feral's voice" T-Bone laughed as he turned the jet around and back to the junkyard.
"And I was starting to miss his voice" Razor joined in on the roast. The Turbokat landed in its appropriate place and the SWAT Kats exited the jet to change back into their clothes. Jake sat on the couch and turned on the new to see Ann Gora giving the live report of the SWAT Kats latest capture of Dr. Viper, however Feral was outraged that they damaged the laser cannon in the process. Once again the two just brushed him off and Jake sat watching TV. Chance was in the kitchen whipping up something fierce for two hungry vigilantes; saving the day without breakfast was a crime to them they had to put a stop to. Chance found some pancake mix and eggs in the kitchen along with some milk. He was a natural at cooking anything he could get his hands on; Chance put a stack of pancakes on the table along with some scrambled eggs before putting the pans and mixing bowl in the sink to soak while they ate. Jake sat at his usual spot across from Chance, looking at his mate while he served himself some pancakes and began to eat. Chance enjoyed the eggs he made; it went well with his coffee to boost him up on this lovely day.
"So Chance, any plans for today?" Razor asked stuffing another pancake into his mouth; he had been really hungry this morning.
"Well, I think I'm going to pay my sweet 'ole mother a visit today at her farm. But other than that nothing. How about yourself?" Chance said as he sipped his coffee while reading the newspaper that was on the table.
"I have a lunch date with Callie. We've been so busy lately that we hardly ever get to see one another like we did before. I miss her" Callie had been Jakes best friend in high school and they stayed in contact even when Jake and Chance got booted from the Enforcers, she was the Deputy Mayor of MegaKat City. "We have so many things to catch up on" Jake smiled, Chance finished his plate first and put them in the dishwasher along with the other dishes before he went upstairs to change. He put on his tan cargo shorts on and white undershirt to go with his brown hoodie. He rolled the sleeves to his elbows because he knew today was going to be hot. Once Jake finished he went to his room to put on his PJ's that Chance gave him, he decided to wear those outside since they were so comfortable. There was a honking sound outside of the house, it was Callie ready to pick up Jake, and he grabbed his wallet and keys before rushing downstairs to meet her. Before he could take a step outside something tugged on his tail and flung him back inside the house. Chance laughed as he held his arms around Jake's waist.
"Don't I get a goodbye kiss?" Chance purred into Jake's fur. His lover turned around and their lips met one another's for a passionate kiss. They didn't realize their passion almost lasted 3 minutes when Callie honked her horn again. Jake's ears perked up and Chance let go of his lover and saw him leave the house. Chance gave a wave to Callie and she waved back at the tabby when Jake got into her car, they both drove out of the junkyard and onto the main road to get into the city. Jake locked up behind himself and got into the pick up truck and drove off to his mother's house. His mother lived on the farm that Chance spent most of his life at with his other siblings near the plowing fields of Megakat City, Chance may have been the second oldest but h always went to his mother when he really needed someone to talk with. She was an old kat now, around 60 but she skill looked young and has enough energy to raise another 5 kats again if she wanted to. Her dimming yellow fur shinned in the light, some gray hair was apparent, but she just made it into a fashion with herself. It was a bit of a drive, but around noontime he made it to the old farm house. A 2 level white and green house, the roses grew on the side of the porch this time of year and the lawn was neatly cut by the neighbor kats again. Chance walked up to the door and gave a knock; the door was answered quickly by Chance's sister Anna.
"MOM, CHANCE IS HOME!!!" Anna yelled in excitement into the house when she opened the screen door to hug her oldest brother. Both laughed and smiled joy'ed to see one another again. Anna was 20 living in the city and going to college now with her scholarships she earned through high school. "What brings you home Chan?" Anna asked as she let him go for a second and looked at her charming brother.
"Well I wanted to mom about something that happened to me, but I guess I'll have to wait in line" Chance laughed as Anna slapped his arm smirking a smile on her face...
"Waaay in line" Anna stated as she took Chance's hand and led him into the house. Chance could see his other siblings were there to, all of them! Jackie, the 4th child who now runs a car dealership in Megakat city. Adam who was born a year later after Chance, he was the owner of the huge MegaKat fitness center in the city and his body proved it. Then his eldest brother Ian, he worked for a computer software business in another state. All the siblings were at home laughing with one another and smiling, Chance saw his mother come into the room and rushed over to her to give her the biggest hug and smother her with kisses.
"Oh my baby is home, all of my babies!" Rita said and she kissed Chance on his forehead and pinched his cheeks. It always made Chance smile when she pulled his whiskers. "This is truly a blessing to have everyone back home"
"Why is everyone here though?" Chance asked.
"Well, we haven't had many Sundays to go to church with mom and we missed one another to boot" Ian explained, it looks like they all returned from the service not too long ago. Chance lowered his ears and had a sadden look on his face as he lowered his head, he wanted to go too. He had missed so many family outings and wanted to keep up to date, but being the SWAT Kat that he is made it so difficult sometimes. Rita just patted her son on the arm.
"Oh don't worry baby, you were in our prayers then, now and all the time when your not with us"
Chance smiled and hugged his mother again. The other siblings had to leave and return to their homes now; they gave their final hugs and kissed, and a punch on the arm for Chance before heading out the door. It was now Rita and Chance left in the house.
"You know, sometimes I wish you all never grew up" She sniffed as a tear a came to her eye; she walked herself towards the kitchen to make some tea. Chance followed his mother and sat at her lovely small table; Rita was pouring some water into the small kettle then put it on the stove to boil. "So my baby, what brings you here that you wanted to talk with me about?" Rita asked as she sat right besides her baby boy, Chance smiled and held his mom's hand. "Is there something exciting happening in your life? Maybe a sexy tom kat perhaps?" Rita questioned and laughed, she loved her baby even more when he came out to her before he joined the Enforcers, though the church doesn't shine too much on that kind of thing, Rita was there for her baby the same day he opened up to her in tears with worry and guilt. Chance remembers how happy he was to have such a loving mother who didn't seem to be moved at all by what he told her.
"Well momma, I have got someone now that I've wanted for the longest time" Chance said to his mother, she knew who he was talking about and gave her son the biggest hug imaginable.
"OHHH CHANCE!! Is it true?!?! Finally???" Rita shook him and stared into his eyes. Chance could only smile and blush heavily at his mother, she got the hint and got up and clapped her hands furiously. The tea kettle was whistling now, Rita moved to the stove and put the tea packet into the kettle while it cooled away form the stove. She had the biggest smile on her face. "My baby finally got the courage to ask that nice boy out!" Rita said as she poured them both some nice hot tea and brought it back to the table. They both drank slowly.
"Its more than that mom, more than just a simple date here and there" Chance said putting his cup down for a second. "I've...I've asked him to be my mate" Chance scratched the back on his neck, his ears pointed back as he smiled and blushed, realizing what he just said. Rita's eyes grew large as she too put her tea down and looked at her boy; she was on the brink of crying now. "Awww come on momma, don't get all mushy now" Chance giggled and shot his mother a smile. Rita cupped her boy's cheek and used her other hand to fix his hair a bit. Chance just closed his eyes and smiled for a bit.
"My big boy has grown up so fast in my eyes" Rita whispered, she let Chance go and drank her tea again after whipped her eyes clean.
"What I came to ask, and I want to keep this between me and you before anyone else knows" Chance said scooting closer to his mother at the table; Rita was on her toes listening closely. "How did dad propose to marry you?"
~ Jake's Outing with Callie ~
Callie drove up to the parking lot of one of the best pizza parlors in Megakat City called Cheesy McRats, the owner was very nice leopard who came out onto the dinning floor to meet his customers while the were waiting or eating. As long as they enjoyed themselves that was all that really mattered to the host. Callie made reservations for them at 2pm, luckily there wasn't a lot of traffic on the road and they made it on time. Both the kats took their seats, it was semi crowded for a Sunday afternoon, It was about 87 degrees outside but thankfully the parlor had air conditioning inside which made the eating experience more comfortable for everyone. There were some Enforcers on their breaks that came here, Felina was one of them, and she just loves the tuna fish salad special they had here.
"My goodness Jake, you do look adorable in those clothes" Callie smiled as she looked onto Jake's PJ's that Chance had to him, Callie secretly gave Chance a helping hand in picking the right color and it turned out to be stunning she thought. Jake smiled and blushed, though they were only Pj's, they still could pass for normal outing clothes to others. "So, did you hear that Cliff was back in town" Callie asked as she opened her menu to see what she would like for an appetizer. Jake shuttered at the name but mimicked Callie's actions with the menu.
"Yeah, we went out a couple of nights ago" Jake lowered his voice; he was ashamed to have made that decision. Callie knew about Cliff and how he can be abusive in relationships. They all went to high school together and she was the first one of his friends to notice the bruises he had on. Callie cocked an eyebrow when she heard Jake's response.
"So, what happened?"
"I'd rather not talk about it, its not that important" Jake snapped, he didn't mean to be rude towards his friend but he just wanted to forget it all together.
"Jake, you know me and I have to know everything that happens to my friends. Could you at least be honest with me and tell me how you got those bruises on you neck?" Callie said as she lightly touched his neck, the dark furred area made it obvious it was irritated, the touch stung Jake as he totally forgot about being strangled by Cliff in the hummer. Callie stroked Jake's neck for a little before retreating her hand. She shot a worried look towards Jake and he sighed.
"Don't worry...nothing serious happened. I left before anything bad could, then I went home and Chance cared for me" He smiled after saying that, obviously Callie got the hint and put her menu down. Jake looked back at her and smiled. "Yeah, like that" He stuck his tongue out at the shekat and she was about to squeal with joy. They both hugged one another on cue, just then their waiter came over to see them hugging and coughed to get their attention. They both looked at the waiter and laughed a bit before sitting back down. Callie placed an order for a large pepperoni and salmon pizza with extra cheese, and a couple of Shirley-Temples from the bar. The waiter left with their order and the kats continued to talk, remembering on high school events from the past. Jake told Callie everything that happened with Cliff, then what Chance had asked the next day, it was all mind blowing to Callie. Finally her friend was happy and with the stud he wanted. Their drinks came with their pizza; they both began to chow down.
"So what do you think will happen if you run into Cliff again?" Callie asking swallowing her bite of pizza. Jake just shrugged and took a drink.
"I don't know, maybe tell him I got a mate now and I can't see him anymore" Jake said as he cleaned his oily lips with a napkin. He looked back at Callie to see a shocked look on her face, like she saw death. Jake's light was blocked by a shadow; he turned around to see red with black stripped fur and looked to up meet Cliff's eyes.
"Well its good to see your all better Jake" Cliff smiled as he patted his ex lover on the shoulders. Jake couldn't say anything, nor could Callie. Cliff pulled up a seat and sat closely to Jake, having his arm around his shoulder; Jake tried to shrug it off of him... but to no avail.
"I'll go get our check, we should be going" Callie said as she got up and went to the front desk rather quick y.
"I didn't know you still considered me to be you mate little Jake" Cliff nuzzled his head onto Jake's; Cliff's tail went under the table and started to climb up Jakes pant leg. Jake pushed his arm off of his shoulder and stepped on cliff's tail, not hard but just enough to make it go away. "Now now Jake, we can play rough another time"
"You're not my mate and you never will be" Jake said as he got up to join Callie after leaving a tip. Cliff grabbed his wrist and stopped the chocolate kat in his place; Jake felt a sting on his wrist and a small burning sensation that followed. Cliff looked angry, but not enough to make a scene about it.
"So who's fucking your sluttish hole now Jake?" Cliff snarled.
"Leave me alone" Jake said as he freed his hand out of Cliff's grasp and rubbed it a bit before he went to Callie's side; they paid for the meal and made a break for it to her car. Cliff looked down at the table and grabbed the last piece of pizza; he took off the ring he was wearing. It seemed to have a small vile that looked like a gem that was now empty on the top, and a small needle on the bottom of the band, Cliff smiled to himself.
"My buyers would love to try this new Kat Nip and Ecstasy serum, but first I need a guinea kat to test it on. What a shame Jake, we could have had some hot, wild sex if you stuck around. But I'll get you later when you deserve me" Cliff said as he rose and left he restaurant, taking the tip Jake left for the waiter with him. He looked outside the large windows to see Callie and Jake leave the parking lot. "And if Chance gets in my way, well...I'm sure you know by now what can happen when your careless around me" Cliff smiled as he left the restaurant and walked to his rented car.
Jake's head was spinning on the ride back to the junkyard, he thought he was getting sick from something but didn't know what. His body felt really hot and he couldn't get comfortable in the passenger seat of Callie's car. Callie looked at Jake perspiring a lot and bobbing his head every direction.
"Man Jake, I know Cliff use and all with that sudden appearance, but you're starting to scare me now" Callie said as she continued to drive. Jake was rubbing his pants and couldn't believe how soft they were, he smiled and continued to touch and feel. Jake's amber eyes were dilated and he was really fascinated with the shape of Callie's car, it was green and huge, he laughed to himself at random moments while they were diving. "Jake, I think that pizza might have been a little too good for you" Callie said as she pulled into the junkyard. She got out of the car and opened the passenger door then extended her hand to her friend. Jake took it and closed his eyes as he slowly got up; the little mark on his wrist was now a small red bump that kept burning. Callie led Jake inside and laid him on the couch. "Jake honey, are you going to be alright?
Jake only nodded and closed his eyes for a bit, Callie got a blanket and put it over her friend, then left quietly to give her friend some rest. Jake sprang up and hour later and took the blanket off of him; he couldn't make heads or tails of where he was. He felt so heavy and was sweating more than usual now, He couldn't exactly control his body much and he stumbled on the floor. Jake rolled around for a bit before knocking into a vase and breaking it, he only laughed before crawling on the floor on all fours to the kitchen.