FoxFang, Cub and King were trapped in the mayor's office soon after defeating Pranker, completely surrounded by police officers. A police helicopter outside prevented them from getting out of the window and the chief of police was looking down at them. Cub had armed himself with a Fangdart and he was prepared to fight if necessary, as was FoxFang.
"You would dare attack the chief of police?" The chief asked. FoxFang and Cub remained silent, just tightening their grip on their Fangdarts.
"Ok you two, come with us." Richard said. He leant closer with a pair of handcuffs, only for them to be knocked out of his hands with a swift arm blow from FoxFang. The cuffs flew into the mayor's head, waking him up completely. He was waking up when the police had arrived but the hit to the head brought him to his senses. He examined the scene and was vaguely able to see Pranker and her helpers on the floor, completely immobilised. He then looked over and saw that FoxFang and Cub had been cornered. It was then when he realised exactly what had happened while he was unconscious. He stood up from his chair and looked at the chief of police.
"Chief, what are you doing?" The mayor asked. The chief was shocked that the mayor had woken up but he replied calmly. "We're just arresting a bunch of criminals." The chief replied.
"Well you're arresting the wrong people. Those are the people who you should lock away." The mayor was pointing to Pranker and her helpers as he said this. The chief of police had a look of puzzlement.
"But FoxFang here is a criminal." The mayor came over to the chief of police. There was clearly anger in his eyes.
"Do as I say. Take those people into custody and let FoxFang go." The chief of police was dumbstruck.
"But they're criminals…" The mayor began shouting before the chief could finish his sentence, shocking everybody in the room.
"You incompetent buffoon! FoxFang saved my life! Those creeps broke into my office and tried to take over the position as mayor! That is why I activated the silent alarm. FoxFang and Cub then came in and began fighting them off. I lost consciousness during the battle and when I wake up, I find you trying to arrest the people who saved my life! You are aware that the people who attacked me were also the ones who ruined the wedding between two major stars last night AND broke everyone out of the prison. Then you try and arrest the people who are fighting against them! I think you're blind to the benefit these people, whoever they are, are doing for this city!" While the mayor was ranting, the chief of police was suddenly being reminded of the discussion that he had had with Bugs and his family earlier that day. He didn't realise until this rant that FoxFang had just saved the mayor. He was now beginning to realise how much the city needed FoxFang. After the mayor had finished, his mind was made up.
"Everyone; let FoxFang and Cub go. They aren't criminals." The chief ordered. All the police officers lowered their weapons and put them away. The mayor smiled and nodded in agreement.
"I think there's something else you need to say." The mayor added. The chief nodded and looked back at FoxFang and Cub, who had put their Fangdarts away.
"Ok, I acknowledge my mistake. I was wrong to try and lock you guys away. I spoke to the family that you saved numerous times." The chief began.
"Which family? We've saved pretty much everyone." FoxFang asked.
"The Bunny family. They had a real go at me for trying to have you guys arrested. It challenged my decision to the core. Now I have learned that you've saved the mayor's life. I now realise that you guys are needed. I'm sorry."
"FoxFang, Cub. As of today, I am making you two honorary deputies of the city. You can now officially put people under arrest." The mayor added. The chief of police was a little surprised but decided to say nothing about it.
"Guys, let's get the mayor's attackers to the prison compound." The chief ordered.
"Her name's Pranker." FoxFang said.
"The two fat ones are called Slap and Stick." Cub added.
"I don't understand that at all." Rebecca said. FoxFang and Cub had gone to the open window. The police helicopter had backed away to let them out. FoxFang had hold of King. They were aiming their grapple guns straight up so they could reach the roof, where the FoxChopper was parked.
"If it makes you a little bit happier, we don't understand the motives for the names either. All we do know is that they are dangerous if allowed to stay free." FoxFang said. Within a couple of seconds, FoxFang and Cub were no longer visible from the window. They had gone up to the roof using the grapple guns. Cub then piloted the FoxChopper back to the Foxcave, with FoxFang in the Passenger seat and King in the back.
The FoxChopper eventually made it back to the Foxcave. Along the way back, FoxFang was thinking about everything that had happened at the mayor's office. A combination of the chat earlier, them saving the mayor and the mayor having a rant at the chief of police had caused him to change his mind about them. The mayor had also made them honorary deputies of the city. This meant that the police could not come after them at all. This would make their jobs easier but it was difficult for FoxFang to cope with. She hadn't trusted the police at all and she still didn't. She didn't know whether she would eventually have to work with the police at some point. If she did, it would be difficult for her to do. She had a lot to think about later on but now was a time for celebration. Pranker had been defeated again. However, only time would tell if she would come back or not. All they could do was wait and prepare for the possibility. When the FoxChopper landed in the hangar, Jessica pulled off the mask and stepped out of the chopper. Shirley was waiting for them, with a tray in her hands. On the tray was a jug of carrot juice, two glasses and a plate of food for King. Jessica eyed the jug of carrot juice eagerly.
"I thought you'd like a drink." Shirley said.
"Thanks, I need one." Jessica replied, taking a glass and pouring herself a glass of carrot juice. Zach had climbed out from the Pilot's side of the FoxChopper and came over to Jessica.
"Want a drink?" Shirley asked.
"Thanks, I'm parched." Zach replied, pouring himself a glass of carrot juice.
"Where's Plucky?" Jessica asked.
"He's at the computer preparing something." Shirley replied.
"My parent's are here, aren't they?"
"Not this time. I did go round there to get the carrot juice though."
"I see. What were they doing when you went round?"
"About to go to bed."
"Oh." Jessica, Zach and King followed Shirley to where the computer was. They found that Plucky had set up a celebration area. There were several bottles of soda, coke and carrot juice with several cups as well. There were also plates of snacks and spare plates. The snacks included carrots, fish and birdseed. The set up was on a picnic blanket just next to the computer. Plucky was sitting on the blanket with a cup of soda. He looked up and saw Shirley with Jessica, Zach and King.
"Aha, here are the heroes of the hour." Plucky greeted.
"You were preparing all of this?" Jessica asked.
"Yep."
"Why?"
"Double celebration."
"We were watching the whole incident on the computers. We're celebrating the defeat of Pranker and the fact that the police are no longer after you." Shirley added.
"Wow, you guys are amazing." Zach exclaimed.
"Heh, thanks."
"Now let's party!" Plucky exclaimed.
The group celebrated for about 2 hours. During that time, everyone was playing games, having food and generally having a good time. It only finished when they ran out of food and drink. Egghead Jr. had gone back to designing equipment on the computer. Jessica and Zach were sitting next to each other, with Jessica leaning on Zach's shoulder. King was having a snooze all by himself. Plucky and Shirley were also sitting next to each other, with Shirley leaning on Plucky's shoulder. Jessica and Zach were a little tired from their battle with Pranker. They weren't quite ready for bed yet, as it was only midnight. Jessica looked up and into Zach's eyes.
"I'm so glad that's all over." Jessica said.
"Same here." Zach replied.
"These last two days have been chaotic."
"Too true. So much has happened within a short space of time."
"We've both been under a lot of stress over these two days."
"Agreed, but it's over now."
"Yeah." Jessica wrapped an arm around Zach's shoulder and turned him to face her. She looked at him dead in the eye with a look of love. Zach held onto Jessica's arm and returned the look. They were both relieved that the incident was over but they both knew that their battles weren't over. Pranker could come back at any time. They needed to be ready for if that happened. Now that the police were no longer after them, it would be much easier for them. They continued looking into each other's eyes for a couple of minutes. Plucky and Shirley moved away, seeing what was coming. Jessica and Zach were now standing up and facing each other. They had wrapped their arms around each other and looking into each other's eyes. Eventually, they pulled each other in closer to each other and shared a compassionate kiss. They tightened their grip on each other and held onto their kiss continually. They were planning to make up for the lesser kiss they had had the previous night. They were still holding each other and kissing each other. Jessica toppled backwards during the kiss but neither of them noticed. They continued their kiss, despite Jessica being on the floor and Zach on top of her. Jessica did eventually opened an eye and saw the position they were in so she rolled so they were on their sides, still keeping the liplock the whole time. They were breathing each other's air but didn't stop. After 25 minutes, they very briefly broke away, but still kept on holding onto each other.
"Think we've made up for last night?" Zach asked.
"Not yet Zach, not yet." Jessica replied. Zach began stroking Jessica's cheek. Jessica stroked Zach's cheek back before they resumed their kiss. They kept held of each other during their kiss and held it for as long as possible. They ended up holding their kiss for a total of 1 hour. By that time, Jessica and Zach were nearly asleep from having their eyes closed for so long. They opened their eyes and released the kiss, keeping hold of each other.
"Now we've made up for last night." Jessica said.
"I think so too." Zach replied. Jessica then sighed to herself.
"I wish every moment we shared was like that."
"So do I Jess, so do I."
While this was going on, Plucky and Shirley had moved away to let Jessica and Zach have their little moment together. Truth be told, after what they had been through over the last two days, they needed it. Plucky and Shirley were actually near the tunnel that led to Zach's bedroom. They were both sitting down on the floor with a pack of cards. Shirley was shuffling the cards and preparing to deal a hand for a game of rummy.
"Do you think things will settle down now?" Plucky asked.
"For now, at least until another supervillian rises." Shirley replied.
"When do you think that will happen?"
"No idea Plucky."
"Shirley, can I ask you something?"
"You don't need to ask me for permission to ask me something."
"You lost me." Shirley gave herself a mental slap in the head.
"Ok, to put it simply, yes you may ask me a something." Plucky took a deep breath. He stood up and helped Shirley to her feet. He then knelt down on a single knee, which immediately gave Shirley an idea of the question that he wanted to ask. Plucky put his hand into his pocket and pulled out a small black jewellery box.
"Shirley, will you marry me?" Shirley was taken aback by the question, even though she knew that it was coming. She took the box from Plucky's hand and opened it. Inside was a diamond ring with a band made of 12 carrot gold. Shirley was awestruck at the ring.
"Oh Plucky…"
"Will you?"
"Yes Plucky, I will." Plucky slipped the ring onto Shirley's finger and then stood back up. They then came closer together, wrapped their arms around each other and engaged in a compassionate kiss, just like Jessica and Zach were sharing. They were now engaged, and couldn't wait to tell everyone. They would have to make up a scenario for how Plucky propose in order to protect their secret, but it wouldn't be too hard. After a couple of minutes, Shirley's eyes glowed a little and she teleported herself and Plucky out of the cave.
At the main computer, Egghead Jr. was still working on the designs for the hoverfox. The designs were nearly finished so construction could begin very soon. While he was working on the designs, a sudden blip on the computer caught his attention. He looked up and saw a gold marker had appeared on the computer screen. Egghead Jr. zoomed in on the marker and saw a meteorite falling towards the ground. He tapped into the keyboard to predict where and when it would land. The simulation line showed that the meteorite would land a fair distance away from the city but closest to Sylvester's house, but still too far away to cause any damage to the city. The simulation also indicated that the meteorite would land in three days time. Knowing that it would do no damage, Egghead Jr. thought nothing else of it and got back to the designs of the hoverfox.
TH-TH-TH-THAT'S ALL FOLKS
A/N: That final paragraph is a little teaser to my co-written story with Nightw2. I won't give any details as yet but I'll say that it won't be up for a while. Certainly enough time to do another story. My next FoxFang will likely be after my Co-written story, depends on how it progresses. On that note…
Title yet to be devised.
I won't give much away about the next FoxFang plot wise. All I'll say is this; OxHorn's back. You'll just have to wait and see what will happen. If you want to have a guess, feel free.