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**Lord Pouchlaw** · October 24, 2017, 02:27:57 AM

Chapter One: The End of an Innocent Charade.
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Hokkaido, Japan 2030 A.D.; Sunari Village, Hidaka-sanmyaku Hills
December at the Former Location of Club Freedom
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Within a nearby cave Knuckles had claimed for training Michael occasionally, the red Mobian echidna had Deryk the Pouch with him as they confronted Michael Knight about a concern the leader of the Hedgehog Rangers had recently learned. "Okay whomever you are, where is the real Michael Knight? You were doing too well in our training sessions to be him and then when we merged together to become Pyronis the Solar Crusader, I didn't sense a human boy in the named Megazord with me; I sensed a male time dragon. Did Michael get samated by the city guard in Dragon Dome City?"

The Michael standing in front of his accusers replied, "That is so typical for you heroes to automatically jump on that suspicion right off the bat as if we were those disgusting kangaroo boomers whom do the same thing that you are accusing us of. We got rid of the New Tatsu-Lan dragons; all that remain in Dragon Dome City are the Scholars and Drake Couriers as well as us Time Dragons. My name is Mireon Prince. Michael accidentally got himself stuck inside a drake costume that had sticky stuff within the head and neck portion of the costume itself. We offered to make a solvent to get him unstuck and then he would get to keep the costume later to make up for any personal embarrassment he had to endure while wearing the costume. He also wanted a short vacation from the training or should I say, abuse sessions, you were putting him through, Knuckles. He said you were brutal. But with my dragon reflexes, I found your training sessions to be fun. As for my parentage, I am the direct offspring of the Dragon Arcana Ranger and Lari Prince of Dreamwolf. I already knew how to use my extra powers. Michael begged me to take his place until the solvent could free him of the costume. Furthermore, Michael never helped Edmund to make his egg; I did. Edmund's dragon child will have time dragon capabilities. The solvent should be about ready. We can go see if Michael is free of the costume right now if you like. We meant no harm by making the switch on the Freedom Force leader; it was his own idea."

Knuckles said, "Mireon, you are going to owe Edmund an apology. He strongly thinks Michael helped with making that egg."

Deryk the Pouch sighed, "Boy, this team acts more and more like Yin-Yang. I am going to spank Michael myself when he is free of that costume."
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Dragon Dome City, Australia, December 2030 A.D.; The Royal Dragon Palace.
Solvent Center; Heat Dampening Medical Ward.
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Within the chamber where Michael albeit within a drake costume was waiting for a technician to arrive to help him to apply the solvent so he could finally get out of the costume. He didn't mind wearing the costume because like Blasthop's kangaroo costumes, the drake costumes allowed you to experience the feelings of what a male drake could feel for themselves. And since the drakes were not lycanthropes, Michael was never in any danger of becoming a drake permanently.

Just then, Deryk the Pouch, Knuckles, Mireon, Kazuki, Thomas and Edmund/Ned arrived via teleport within the chamber. "There you are, Michael!" exclaimed Knuckles. "Are you okay?"

Michael within the drake costume blushed when he saw his friends with Mireon and the Pouch. "Ah guess something 'appened to make Mireon reveal the switch we made. Meyr'Curess spoke to just yesterday when 'e found me in the costume waiting for the solvent and 'e asked me, by name, if Ah was undercover looking for left over dragon warriors in the city. Getting stuck was an accident and Ah am not angry at the drake whom brought me the costume. Ah told Meyr'curess the truth and 'e gave me permission to wait for the solvent so Ah could remove the costume. 'e also permitted me to explore the entire city since Ah was the right size to get into and out of 'idden chambers. Ah couldn't find a single dragon warrior but Ah did find several chambers they 'ad used when they were in the city and Ah let Meyr'curess know where they were. Last Ah 'eard, 'e was 'aving those chambers sealed."

Knuckles then said, "Kaoru's boyfriends, the Draconian Shinobi Warriors, destroyed Club Freedom while we were defending the club in the front. Alastair is building you a new club fortress in a more mountainous locale with the help of both the Doragon and the Samurai Heroes. It is almost ready for us to move into it. The layout is similar to the ZyoLegends base in the Bleak Peaks of Tatsu-Lan. Michael... I am sorry I was so rough on you. I am not the perfect echidna and you were my latest student. Previous human students could never get it in their heads that bad guys would be far more brutal than I was being. In fact, the only human student I ever trained who was able to get it within their heads how serious things were was an adult police officer from Planet Terra. Officer Knight was a lot of fun. He was often teaching me how to keep my guard up."

Mireon was then removing Michael's human clothes and Force Ranger gear before transforming himself back into his time dragon physician identity. "I made my apologies to Edmund but I do not know if he believes my apology or not; but he came along with the others anyway to make sure you got removed safely from the costume. Despite that, Edmund has a good dragon soul and I have never known anyone else like him."

Edmund looked disappointed, but his egg was his egg. Though Ned was laughing about it within. But he was disappointed it wasn't with a friend he trusted fully. "It wasn't always that way. My sides in constant conflict and my dragon side wanting to pounce everything. It took a fellow half-dragon to help me unify my sides, and though I am still learning, it is not easy to change what I used to be..."

Kazuki said, "You were fawning over Thomas for a good long time. And scared him with Dragon Fear."

Edmund had a bit of an American expression on his muzzle. Thanks to Daddy Davidson, of course. "One little slip-up when I was angry about the Dragon Warriors last year."

Mireon was then dipping Michael down into the solvent solution allowing the fluids to flow inside the costume to loosen the sticky goo from the young man's skin and eventually, the costume was separated from the human and Michael was using a towel to wipe off the excess oil and solvent from his skin as the drake costume was packed up for him to take with him. Then, the rest of the solvent was stored away properly before Mireon said, "To make it up to your team, Michael, the Freedom Force gets my services for the rest of the year or until such a time as Edmund fully forgives me for helping him with his heat. Having a time dragon medic can be useful."

Knuckles then said, "We need to get back to the new Club Freedom in the mountains of Japan. And we need to focus on my training Michael. If he will let me." Deryk the Pouch bent the still naked Michael over a chair as he gave him the promised spanking. "Never keep yer teammates in the dark when yas are involved in a sticky situation. They are yer friends, Michael. And when yas need a break from Knuckles yas need to be 'onest with 'im in regards to the request. Both yas and 'e 'ave learned something from this."
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End of Chapter One.

**Lord Pouchlaw** · October 24, 2017, 02:23:22 PM

Chapter Two: Celestial View.
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Hokkaido, Japan 2030 A.D., December; Sunari Village, Hidaka-sanmyaku Hills
Club Freedom Ground Entrance/Parking Lot.
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At what was once Knuckles' training cave was now a secure door that led to an escalator and to the side of the escalator was bike and motorcycle parking where Kazuki's bicycle was parked. At the top of the escalator, there was a landing and the official entrance door into the all new fortified Club Freedom. The new club was literally carved into the mountain; to the side of the main entrance was a helicopter landing pad as well as an elevator heading on up to the star ship parking platform. A drop off where the dragons and fliers could come and land at. It was just like the ZyoLegends base of the Bleak Peaks (minus the escalator.) Inside, the rest of the team were doing what they all usually were involved in. Mireon reported to the medical labs which doubled as the team library. Over to another side was the short cut to all of the other Club Freedom locations.

Knuckles gave Michael a tour of the new club base and afterward took him to the new training chamber. "I want to make a new start with you, Michael. With the Dragon Warriors gone, perhaps we can get the rest of our lives back in order."

Michael got out of his usual clothes and put on his training outfit with knee and elbow pads as well as face mask to protect his eyes and teeth. "Ah'm ready, Knuckles. Ah 'ope."

Thomas chose to teleport over to Mobius so he could join Impulse at the Purple Hedgehog's house to show support for his husband to be.

Corona and Raja were sequestered away in Corona's chambers where the two were enjoying their honeymoon. The two had gotten married and now Corona's Force Phone was silenced.

Deryk the Pouch stayed on alert for now since people all over the Earth were constantly needing him for something worthwhile.

Edmund didn't hesitate to find his quarters. He wanted to continue to warm his egg now that he has the down-time.

Kazuki was about to check his Force Phone and ask when to expect Agua Tsunamus for more Elemental Training. It was fortuitous timing that the device rang showing his father's picture. He answered it. "Kazuki desu. Tou-san, I was about to call you."

A voice that wasn't his father's was on the Phone. {I will be coming to your clubhouse to formally forbid you from using Atlantean powers, landlocked primate. Prepare a banquet worthy of royalty, and there will be no reason for me to cause an international incident between our homes.}

"Why are you using my father's phone for this?" said Kazuki in a shocked tone, turning on the speakerphone for Kaoru and Atari to hear. "And who in Divine Providence are you?"

{That is a bad way to insult fellow royalty. You should know better, Water Prince Kazuki of the Imperials. Prepare for my arrival. When the sun starts to set in the western sky.} Click! Silence.

Kaoru said, bringing out a tray full of Onigiri courtesy of her father. "Did you insult someone from Atlantis, Kazuki-kun?"

"N-no, Kaoru-san," stammered Kazuki as he adjusted his glasses. "I never even met anyone from Atlantis. Whoever he was, he went to my home first. Okaa-sama won't be happy if whoever he is causes problems."

Deryk the Pouch came in and said, "If 'e tries to go to the old club'ouse, all 'e will find is rubble. Ah think the best thing to do at this point is for me to contact King Owen in Atlantis and make the inquiry if 'e indeed made this call. If 'e didn't, then we can deal with any new upstart. We just got this clubhouse rebuilt; if the Atlanteans want to cause a stink around the newest 'oly pouch, Ah can move all of Atlantis to Planet Venus and watch their people suffocate on the air as a land dweller would drown in the water."

Deryk the Pouch went over to the big screen over the team's all new computer console and he tapped in the calling protocols for contacting Atlantis. "Come in, King Owen Sidarius! This is Parousian 'oly Pouch Deryk Devlin Kielson! Answer me or Ah will transform all of your ocean into a dry desert! Or would you rather I bring Ivan Ooze back instead?"

Consort Evan's Tiger Shark muzzle appeared on screen. "Holy Pouch, this is Consort Evan Sidarius. King Owen isn't available at the moment. He and Ambassador Hope are hosting an international peace conference, and it will be bad to interrupt him. I'm handling matters of state while my mate is attending to diplomatic channels." Kwon Kiau was right behind him in full were-shark guard form and armor, along with a second Were-Shark guard. "This call is coming from Earthian Japan. Is there something wrong over in that neck of the woods?"

Deryk the Pouch smiled when he saw Evan but he frowned when he saw Uncle Kwon Kiau. "Someone claiming to be an Atlantean Royalist contacted our Blue Force Ranger of Club Freedom; yas would know 'im as Kwon's nephew, Kazuki Kiau. The threat implied that Kazuki was to stop using Atlantean powers despite 'is powers stemming from the Water Element. Kazuki has a battlizer that allows 'im to become the 'ydro Emperor by temporarily borrowing Atlantean powers but only for the length of his using the battlizer. This mysterious Atlantean Royalist implied that Kazuki, a land-locked land dweller, was on the verge of insulting Atlantean Royalty and thus 'ad no right to use those powers. 'is using those powers recently assisted the Trigram Boomer in their fight to finally remove the last of the Dragon Warriors from Earth as well as to finalize an agreement for the Werewolves of Gaea to leave North America and relinquish anyone they 'ad unlawfully recruited. If King Owen is indeed in diplomatic meetings and did not make the call and yas blokes did not make the call, then we must ask that Kwon come over 'ere before the sun sets to be present when this false Atlantean Noble arrives to force Kazuki to stop using 'is battlizer. Ah would demand Owen 'imself but if 'e is indeed in diplomatic meetings, then that request is out of the question. 'owever, if Ah find out that Owen is not actually in meetings, Ah will summon 'is sharky ass over a barbecue pit upside-down and lay the power of the Pouch upon 'im since Ah am currently the newest 'oly Pouch. Ah 'ave been through more than any Earthian Power Ranger 'as even thought of going through. The deadline for Kwon's arrival is in five 'ours. It is already close to noon 'ere in Japan. Will yas come and meet with this Atlantean when 'e arrives for dinner, as per 'is dumb request? Ah am personally 'ere, Shark Rangers."

As could be seen on the monitor, Parousian Deryk's body was starting to glow as if he was on the verge of carrying out his angry ultimatums.
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End of Chapter Two.

**Lord Pouchlaw** · October 25, 2017, 02:29:11 AM

Chapter Three: Waiting for Royalty.
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Shadow then was heard in the background. "If the mentor of a team has problems controlling their anger, then what chance does the team itself have to control theirs? Calm down, Deryk; or do you need a Planet Janet time-out? I don't think she has ever kicked your Heinie yet."

Deryk's appearance returned to normal. "Sorry, Shadow. Yas are right. Ah've just been so busy 'alping rangers and riders straighten out their powers all over the Earth." He then glanced up at Evan and Kwon once again. "That was a poor display to show to friends, Evan. Ah apologize; but we still need an official Atlantean presence to meet with this faker when 'e arrives."

Evan growled. "So that's where my son got himself to..." He heard Kwon clear his throat, and he understood that losing his own temper will cause just as many problems. Evan closed his eyes before answering "Prince Fairswift II was named under traditional Atlantean conventions. If he is under Human guise, he will use the name Shiloh."

He placed his finned hand over his muzzle in frustration. "The young Prince is the heir to the throne, but he's making my circa 2011 bratty nephew August look tame." He was not fond of children when they have false sense of entitlement. "The guards have been thoroughly searching Atlantis since he went missing. He took the one of the high-speed Atlantean Jet Skiffs from the Secure Docks and a Screener from the Technology Vault. Only my son accessed both before his bodyguard reported him missing."

"I'm sending his Whale Shark Atlantean Bodyguard. He is a former human that will be familiar to the Field Marshals in Australia. His duty is to the crown after sacrificing his humanity in the same way I have." Evan snapped his fins to one of the guards off-screen. "He will be coming with a pre-recorded message from the his maternal father, the King." He then leaned in closer to his own screen, and spoke in a lower tone. "Allow him to fall into a false sense of security. He will not be happy with the lesson the King has in store for him. The less said in present company the better."

Kwon interjected as his voice sounded unsually sincere. "If I may... the Prince can be quite impolite if he is focused on something or someone, please remind my nephew that it's nothing personal towards him. It's the negative side of being born royalty, and he'll be more sharp-tongued than his Imperial Cousins." Evan nodded in agreement, allowing that interruption as Kwon is one of the most trusted of friends.

Deryk the Pouch said, "We will look forward toward the arrival of the Atlantean Bodyguard and to pull off the farce, a grand royal banquet will be fabricated to placate the Prince's pompous inflated ego. We will 'ave Amy Rose play as servant as she did for the Doragon on multiple occasions. Thank yas for clearing up this issue on yer end. Parousian Deryk 'oly Pouch Devlin out." And he ended the call as he turned to Kazuki and the others. "Now yas know that the so-called Atlantean Royalist request is as phony as anything else yas rangers 'ave dealt with. We are going to 'ave a banquet made to 'onor Atlantean visitors. Once we 'ave the little shit cornered, Ah may encase 'im into a time capsule with a lock that only King Owen and Consort Evan can open. Any questions?"

Kaoru said, "Would encasing him in a time capsule be to harsh if we don't know what his parents already planned?"

"The pre-recorded message might make him stand down," said Kazuki, adjusting his glasses. "Shuichi did when his mother found out about his... interests. If he just gets humiliated, maybe he'll back off and not be as bad as he likes others to think him. If not, the time capsule does sound like a good bet in keeping him from retaliating."

Deryk the Pouch smirked. "Ah see that my 'umor needs polishing. The time capsule was a joke; Ah meant an indestructible glass case."

Shadow cracked a smile. "You are getting better at making me smile, Deryk."

Sonic then came in with Amy Rose and most shockingly, he gave her a kiss right in front of everyone before he walked off to settle down in his quarters.

Shadow raised an eye brow. "Now I've seen everything. There is no way that was our Sonic."

Amy Rose said, "Sonic and I just returned from a date where he took me to see the Imperial flowers in bloom. We have been planning it for weeks. I am glad he kept his word this time. What's going on in here?"

Deryk the Pouch explained that they needed to prepare a banquet for visiting Atlanteans and how they needed Amy to play servant for them like she did for the Doragon.

Amy Rose said, "I'd be glad to do that, Deryk... in exchange for a holy kiss. Can you kiss better than Sonic?"

Fifty-five minutes later, Deryk the Pouch came up for air as he released a dizzy and dazed Amy Rose before he mimicked Sonic's walk away motion exactly.

While Deryk the Pouch was kissing Amy Rose, Parousian North zipped in and put on a good fake Aussie accent after the snogging was done. "G'day mates! 'ow's life looking down under there... Under where yas ask? Under the legs right there!" He winked, obviously in a good mood. He got some stellar Mobian sex with Sega during his visit.

That made Kazuki smile a little bit in public. Kaoru just couldn't help but giggle at North's humor.

"Just thought I'd say hello to my buddies in Japan before I head back to make sure Adam Maseo doesn't get into too much trouble." He pulled out some Knothole Island sweets from his bag, and placed them behind the bar. The stack he placed on top has a tag that read 'Impulse's Stash'.

Shadow said, "Thomas is with Impulse currently and they are planning their wedding. Thomas decided that he wanted to do the right thing with Impulse so we Mobians didn't have to give him the lecture we gave Timmy Celeron."

Goldie then came in and added, "Solar is down at Kings Canyon keeping an eye on the new Outback Gaiden team if anyone was wondering why he and Princess Sally weren't here."
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End of Chapter Three.

**Lord Pouchlaw** · October 26, 2017, 03:37:09 AM

Chapter Four: Outback Gaiden.
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Marshall, Kings Canyon, North Territory, Australia.
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The Musketeer Action alumni lords and ladies were seated with Studpaw and Princess Sally in the almost empty bleachers of Marshall High School watching Roger Yojimbo Lamar, Solar Mobian Hedgehog Ranger (Solar the Hedgehog) as he worked out with Lars Mistpaw Knight, Red Donkey Outback Ranger and Dakota Ethan Knight, Silver Boomer Outback Ranger within the open gymnasium. The two boys had not been given their morphers as yet, but their team designation had already been assigned to them. Solar was the team's Mobian contact. Also on the gymnasium floor was Rusty St. John's son, Rayce Sonarpaw St. John., Tao Shadodrak Outback Ranger. He wore clothes in both black and white to signify his Tao choice. Like the other boys, he did not have his gear as yet.

Lord Lari smiled as he watched his son Lars Mistpaw dribble a basketball and throw it to one side where his other son (through Col. North) Dakota Ethan caught it for the run up to the basketball goal and slam dunk it for a score. "Ah am glad our children are going to get their chance to join the good fight like everyone else has gotten to do."

Lord Rusty hugged his mate Lord Studpaw as he watched Drayce instruct their son Rayce Sonarpaw in his athletic exercises. "Our children deserve the right to at least give it a try. At least we know they won't be fighting against demon fake copies of themselves like we 'ad to do while we fought against the Dreamtime Spider Queen (Lady Arachnea) and the Dreamtime Dingo Sorceress (Lady D'ngara.) They weren't as bad as Master Sakar, but Ah guess they could 'ave been as bad as Kangamancer 'ad been."

Princess Sally made a bleah face. "I. Do. Not. Like. Spiders. By the way, Lord Lari, has Col. North and Lord Easttail checked in yet since their return from India?"

Lord Lari smiled. "They were 'elping Roule move the Pleasure Parlor to a closer location to this new city that the 'oly Pouch created for our children and the citizens of Kings Canyon. That also means that Kamen Rider Outback is going to be located locally 'ere abouts as well."

Dakota looked a lot like Lord Lari, only slightly younger and shaggy hair that made him look like he was born twenty-five years too late. "And that is game Brother-and-a-'alf." One thing that Dakota is pretty good at was giving nicknames. The circumstances of both their births was a tiny bit of amusement for him. On the other paw... "Oy, Yin-Yang. Why aren't yas getting a piece of the action."

Lord James crossed his arms. His digital drawing tablet was secure in his satchel. "Looks like your son hasn't lost his touch on nicknaming others, Lari." He noted the boy was more playful than North ever was.

Lord Timmy was zipping in his son Dash. The young boy was made human as a punishment for picking the lock on his chastity belt and gotten fresh with Pulsar. He had the former crimson hedgehog tied up. "Be lucky Timmy Jr. caught you getting fresh with Pulsar and not Dreama. She would've made sure you would never have children even at the right time!" He looked like a spiky short-haired version of Timmy with heterochromia; one blue eye and one red eye.

"Aww... Dad. Why can't I stay on Mobius?" Dash sulked. Lord Timmy said, "Your mom is grounding you from Mobius and New Adalia for a year. Mobian love interests are not allowed for those with intense crushes in the Celeron family. One squirt and Pulsar gets knocked up." And Dreamtime thinks Robert was tough on his son.

Lars then lifted one hand and caused the basketball to magically levitate across the gym to the sports box where the game balls were stored just as his Were-Donkey ASA from Tarnado's realm appeared next to him and said, "Yer father told yas not to use yer mist magic in public, Mistpaw." And Lars replied, "This isn't public at the moment, Starhoof; no Norms in the gym at all." Starhoof then said, "Yas are lucky that yer father and 'is team are watching."

Rayce remarked, "Yas two are the court champions; Ah'm track and field when Ah am not learning the tracking ability from Drayce. Still don't know 'ow Ah in'erited it."

Lord Lari smiled at Lord Timmy. "So the lost courier returns to the team. Good to see yas, Timmy. When we last 'eard about yas, yas were in labor for Nitro yet again. With Lord James seated with us currently, Ah don't know where Lady Marcy and Lady Olivia are. But then again, Ah suppose someone 'as to keep an eye on the children in Aussie Thunder."

Lord Timmy said, "Dash is lucky his Mom didn't go to the Holy Pouch and ask to make him female for a year." Dash stuck his tongue out rudely to his father when Timmy turned to face the others. "Dash is not allowed to be Mobian or anywhere near the Mobius Sector for a year. Nitro is fed up with him and his infatuation with Cliff. I wouldn't be able to look Sonic in the eye if his half-human boy got knocked up with Celeron libido." He then noticed something missing. "Where is your husband, Lari? Is he bed-ridden with a brother for Dakota and Lars?"

Lord Lari smiled. "Nothing that exciting, Timmy. Col. North and Lord Easttail were 'elping Roule move the Pleasure Parlor closer to Marshall since this is more of a resort area and it could spell more business for his saloon. Not to mention, Kamen Rider Outback is training in the Pleasure Parlor. it also means that we get to 'av that stud 'arley Davidson, Jr. in Marshall with us. They said they would join us as soon as the building was completely moved to its new property."

Just then a drake courier flew in and perched next to Lord Studpaw as he handed the Kangaroo Order Lord a scroll message from a Kangaroo Watch station in Dragon Territory. "Nice Roo captains await either your signature on the scroll form or a reason why their request is being rejected. Yep yep!"

Lord Studpaw read the scroll for request. "What in the Pouch? Prince Pyrotail found out about the Sugar Cane larder the Watch Station was getting from Sugar'oof's realm, and ate their reserves?! Ah wouldn't be surprised if Tailblaze did the same thing Timmy did to Dash after this..." He then placed a magical paw over the scroll to sign the approval. "Go send this to the back to the Watch Station. Let the Captain of the Watch know as soon as Ah clear things up with Lord Tarnado and Lord Tailblaze, they will get their replacement larder. The Pouch knows that Watch station does a fine job." He then shouted "Dashpaw front and center!" He looked to Drayce. "Would yas mind finding the whereabouts of that Sugar Cane-fiend Prince Pyrotail, old friend?"

As the Courier Drake flew off, Drayce said to Rayce, "Study my aura and learn..." And Drayce craned his neck out and closed his eyes. Rayce could see Drayce's aura as he could see what Drayce was seeing as Pyrotail's image and whereabouts came into view as Drayce said, "Pyrotail is sitting inside the old confederate clubhouse cleaning thick tar off of his sac, sheathe, tail, legs, ankles and feet. It seems that he misjudged a tar floe crossing and he fell in up to his mid-section. He is really sticky at the moment. He knew there were new teenagers meeting there and he went to get their help in getting himself clean."
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End of Chapter Four.

**Lord Pouchlaw** · October 27, 2017, 03:17:44 AM

Chapter Five: Cleaning Pyrotail.
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Ariel Chevalier was a local Bairnsdale youth who was using the clubhouse occasionally. He had black hair with a white streak down the middle, tanned skin and pale tan eyes. He was only wearing shorts and sneakers since it was another day when his mom was doing laundry. He arrived at the clubhouse with bottles of rubbing alcohol, a bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide and a few cleaning cloths and towels. He said, "Boy yas really are a mess this time. Yer lucky that my friends and Ah are using this club'ouse currently. Ah got all the cleaning fluids for removing tar... and Ah brought yas a box of candy bars as yas requested. Now lets see about getting yas clean. If yer dad catches yas looking like this, 'e might just show up and drag yas away all sticky. Good thing Grey didn't get to see yas looking this way." And the boy began to help Pyrotail remove the tar from the joey prince's groin first since that seemed more of an issue at the moment. "Yas do smell very attractive, Pyrotail. Ah've mentioned this to yas before though." He pushed the box of candy bars over close to Pyrotail as he worked on cleaning off the tar.

Lucian I'wai was also there, being the Were-Dingo in Aborigine human complexion with sandy hair and green eyes. He had to cover his nose with a cloth. Luce hated the smell of Tar. "If Ah may, yer passion for sweets might cause yas some big trouble if yas keep on taking risks, mate."

Prince Pyrotail grinned. "And 'ere Ah thought Ah was keeping that a secret." He reached for the box of candy bars. "Go a'ead and take a bar if yas like, moon-touched puppy."

Luce shook his head with a smirk. "No... yas go a'ead. Mum would smack me with a rolled up newspaper if 'e smelled those type of sweets on my breath."

Ariel liked touching Kangaroos like Grey and Pyrotail thus he really was enjoying being this close to the sexy prince albeit coated in sticky black stuff. "Ah think the luck is more that we are all lucky that the other guys of the Lunar Nights Club 'ave silly chores to do. When my mom does laundry, Ah get thrown out of the 'ouse. Ah know that Grey said 'e felt all tingly after receiving the 'oly cleansing from the 'oly Pouch. Ah would 'ave to assume yas got yer cleansing at the time, too, Pyrotail. Ah know Luca cannot stand the tar smell, but it doesn't bother me much although Ah do arouse easily from roos like yerself." He then paused as he checked the lip of Pyrotail's pouch. "Oh boy. Ah about missed that. Yer pouch 'as tar inside of it. That will be a really sticky cleaning for me to do. But Ah don't mind. It will be similar to when Lord Kiel 'ad 'is sticky pouch world although yas don't 'ave something that nasty, do yas?"

"Ah remember Father telling me about that," said Pyrotail with a grin. "Also serves as a cautionary tail for keeping to a mating cycle. My father's first pupil got stuck in a part of a Pouch World with several others to save Master Sakar's soul from Kangamancer whom was banished to 'is pouch after nearly destroying Kulgera. The pupil missed a mating cycle with an off-world mate, and in an act of desperation influenced by the smells of the Pouch World layer 'e was in, 'e mated with a 'uman that was getting closer to 'im. Bred 'im deeply and gotten 'im pregnant and sick with an infection that nearly cost the otter fan 'is life. Carrier Infection is something us Were-Kangaroos don't take lightly once we start becoming sexually active. It can kill the victim if not treated soon enough. And the cleansing for it..." He made an intense cringing face that said it all.

Luce, though quite naked in his human form since it was only a were-roo and Ariel in the clubhouse, he kept his respect for Ariel. "Too painful to discuss?"

"Just too disgusting to put into words," Pyrotail said sheepishly, crunching on one of the candy bars in a cute manner.

Ariel smiled as he said, "Ah think having tar in yer pouch is bad enough without suffering through something like that. But... if yas ever want to see me as naked as Luce, all yas gotta do is ask..." He winked with a smile as he managed to get the tar cleaned off of Pyrotail's outer sheath opening. "Boy this stuff works great. And the more clean Ah get yas, Pyrotail, the better yas smell as if yas were ripe with YRO yiff. Yas know, this mention of a mating cycle... are yas on the verge of a rut, Pyrotail? Ah know Ah 'aven't seen Grey around in a few days."

"'e's with the Mob in Father's realm. On the other paw, the way yas are cleaning me... it just... feels right." As he was about to bring his muzzle in to give Ariel a loving lick in the mouth."

From the shortcut to Lord Tailblaze's realm came the big Were-Roo Lord himself and he didn't look all too pleased. "'uman, let me speak to my son."

Pyrotail ulped, "Father... Ah wasn't going to induct 'im without 'im asking. Ah know the..."

"This is NOT about yas being in the 'uman realm during yer first mating 'eat," growled Tailblaze. "This is about the Dreamtime Watch Post yas took a larder of Sugar Cane from. Lords Studpaw and Tarnado are both not 'appy with me since yas can't control yer sweet tooth!"

Ariel was glad that Pyrotail's father showed up at that point. While he did love Were-Kangaroos like Grey, He didn't feel like he was ready to become one. He moved back and worked on cleaning the tar off of Pyrotail's tail, anus and the start of the Prince's legs. The pouch would have to wait now that Tailblaze was here. "Is that what 'e did, sir? We could figure out that 'e 'ad a sweet tooth from 'ow 'is breath and nose smelled. Almost like 'e 'ad soaked 'is 'ead in liquid sugar. Good thing 'e only fell in tar and not cotton candy; that stuff when fresh is like spider webs." He then looked to Luce. "Ah'm glad yas were in the club'ouse, Luce. 'aving a witness is important."

Grey then poked his head through the shortcut and said, "Ah came 'ome to the mob realm when Ah felt my personal mating rut coming on, Ariel. Ah like yas blokes and would never ruin my club membership just for a little nookie that might ruin yer life."

"Father, Ah..." Pyrotail eeped.

Lord Tailblaze held a paw up. "Not right now, son. We'll discuss this when yas are fully cleaned and back at the realm. At this time, Ah'm 'alf tempted to ask the 'oly Pouch to put yas in a 'uman form with yer were-genes locked down for two years. Lord Timmy was too generous with his son, from what Ol' Studdy noted in 'is Couriered message."

He then looked towards Luce, and nodded in respect. "Were-Dingo... yas smell more local than deep outback. Meaning yas were trained well by yer parents. Ah respect that." He then looked to Ariel. "My apologies for barging into yer club'ouse. My realm borders Lord Tarnado's, and Ah don't want an inter-realm war with 'im, considering 'e's one of the Lords that can go on par with the Major Three."
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End of Chapter Five.

**Lord Pouchlaw** · October 28, 2017, 01:24:50 PM

Chapter Six: Atlantean Dinner Sting.
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Deryk the Pouch had the Freedom Force gathered and wearing their best since making the best impression for the Whale Shark was more important than impressing the pompous prince Fairswift II. Michael and Knuckles were both dressed in tuxes although the Mobian seemed to dislike the suit a lot since he would rather be training Michael than to put up with what he considered to be another enemy like Fulton had been. Michael chose not to make light of Knuckles' discomfort since he was just starting to enjoy the new workout routine with Knuckles when this stupid formal dinner thing got announced.

Amy Rose was wearing her kimono and sandals ensemble as she often wore when serving dignitaries.

Thomas had a legal out since he and his friends from California were spending the evening before Thomas and Impulse's wedding the following day at Impulse's home on Planet Mobius.

Corona was dressed in a gown with looks to kill. Raja was standing next to her in noble Rakshasa nobleman clothes with no shoes. The woman and the mystical tiger Lord.

Kazuki was wearing his best kimono and haori meant for ceremonial events, denoting his true status as an Imperial Prince of the Water. It had an intricate draconic pattern that could become water drakes should he be surprised or feel the need to summon them. He hated his Imperial status being out in the open. Kaoru took a picture of him dressed up, hoping his mother would be happy he was embracing tradition if only for a moment. She herself was dressed up and looking like she was ready for the Summer Festival. Though instead of flowers, her kimono had an alternating dragon and bird pattern.

"Stop it, Kaoru-san," said Kazuki, not too fond of wearing the ceremonial outfit of his status.

Edmund was letting Mireon warm their egg, showing forgiveness to the time dragon medic that fooled him. He was disappointed not angry when he found out. Regardless, he wore a kimono that was custom-made for his build and accepting of his wingspan.

An Atlantean Jet Skiff arrived from the South and landed on the heli-pad where Atari was asked to greet their invited visitor. The Whale Shark pilot was well over eight feet tall, and his blue eyes shows whatever is left of his former humanity. Per tradition, fully male Atlanteans wore no clothing above the waist. The build of the Shark was seemingly average but impressive. He pressed the cloaking glyph on his wristband and the Jet Skiff shimmered into invisibility. If only it was that easy to hide his scent and appearance. The Prince took the only screener. He then turned to face Atari, and spoke with an Aussie lilt. "Ah am looking for Lord Deryk Devlin Kielson the 'oly Pouch," said the bodyguard in an official tone to the Mobian arriving to greet him. "Ah was informed my charge was spotted 'ere."

Atari said with a smile after being surprised by the overall size of the Whale Shark. "The Holy Pouch and the Freedom Force are expecting you, Mr. Bodyguard. If you will follow me." The Mobian Hedgehog led the way into Club Freedom, tiny compared to the sent representative from Atlantis.

Deryk the Pouch still wasn't too happy over this whole situation but he managed a smiled for the Atlantean bodyguard. "Yer charge is not 'ere yet. And so 'e isn't scared away, Ah will mask yer scent and give yas a temporary invisibility that will vanish once yas lay a firm grip upon yer charge. Ah am Parousian Deryk Devlin Kielson the 'oly Pouch, albeit tired from detoxing nearly sixty-six percent of all Were-Kangaroo boomers in Australia of Demon taint and curse energies. Ah am not in the best of moods so when yer charge laid 'is ultimatum, Ah almost changed the entire Pacific Ocean into a hot desert. It is good that there are voices of reason withing the Freedom Force."

Michael then said, "Our resident magician, Thomas Copperfield, cannot be 'ere tonight since 'e is preparing 'imself for a Mobian mate'ood ceremony. Ah am Michael Knight, the leader of Club Freedom and the Freedom Force Power Rangers. This is Knuckles the Mobian Echidna, protector of the Master Emerald and leader of the Hedgehog Rangers of Planet Mobius. 'e 'as been giving me combat training which Ah really need to take more seriously. These interruptions are not 'elping my training. The lovely lady is one of our voices of reason as well as local hometown girl, Kaoru Suzuki. This other lady with 'er husband the Nobleman Rakshasa Tiger is Princess Corona Bengala-Al-djinhm and 'er husband Rakshasa Sorcerer Lord Raja Al-djinhm. They were recently married by 'er father's wishes. Corona is usually our other voice of reason but now that 'er force phone no longer rings in the middle of battles, we 'ave 'ad a mild respite. The draconian male is Edmund/Ned Yamada-Davidson, our resident Oriental Dragon representative. Sitting on the wooden combat puppet is Kaoru's combat trainer, Master Ryuu of Tatsu-Lan. This pink Mobian Hedgehog in the lovely kimono and sandals is our server for this evening, Amy Rose of Planet Mobius. Ah 'ave to wonder where the Piko 'ammer is since Ah do not see it. And the victim of yer charge's ultimatum is this young man, Kazuki Kiau, son of Wan Kiau and nephew of Kwon Kiau of Atlantis. According to the ultimatum, Kazuki's battlizer which temporarily borrows Atlantean energy, 'as no right to do so, and Kazuki must stop using it since 'e is insulting Atlantean Royalty by pretending to be an Atlantean noble, for which 'e isn't."

Amy Rose grinned. "It is within reach when I need it."

Deryk the Pouch said, "A good rendition of etiquette, Michael. Alastair would be proud of yas." And he placed the promised magical effect upon the bodyguard. "If the little shit fails to show up, Ah will change 'im into a pile of it where ever 'e is 'iding at."

Corona patted Deryk's shoulder. "You will get to rest soon, Deryk. So please have patience."

The Bodyguard said, "It's good to 'ear another Aussie voice outside of Atlantis. Since becoming an Atlantean, Ah was entrusted with the task of being the young Prince's bodyguard, and it 'as become as much of my public identity since the Prince started to grow up. Also the King tasked to send a brief word to yas assuring that Prince Kazuki Kiau of the Water Imperials that in no way was 'is use of Atlantean powers pro'ibited." He opened up a pouch on his belt and presented Deryk the Pouch with a data scroll detailing the permissions. "And if Ah may 'oly Pouch, yer... irritability reminds me of my unlucky-in-love brother. Good memories." For a cumbersome looking giant of an Atlantean, he was careful with his words, and stopped short of cluing others into the name of his brother (partially out of shame). He looked towards Kazuki. "Yer uncle sends 'is warm regards, Kazuki... and he reminds you of patience if yas 'ave to be the Prince for a while."

Kazuki bowed his head. "Thank you for the message, Bodyguard-dono."

Master Ryuu sniffed. "Yas also smell of Ethereal Kangaroo... why is that, Honorable Bodyguard-dono?"
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End of Chapter Six.

**Lord Pouchlaw** · October 29, 2017, 02:23:57 AM

Chapter Seven: To Catch a Thief.
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"My partner who 'as agreed not to go wild with 'is libido." Bodyguard said, gently. "And Ah do appreciate yas masking my scent and appearance. My charge may look like a great white with dark stripes, but 'e 'as in'erited the Tiger Shark tendencies from 'is father, the Consort."

Monitoring the outside cameras on a wrist device, Atari noticed a human with light blond hair lithe build, and strange clothes arrived at the main entrance. He punched a few buttons, which made the disguise shimmer away into another shirtless Atlantean, but unlike the Bodyguard, this was an Atlantean teenager. As described earlier, he was a Great White Atlantean with Tiger Shark markings. He had his father's slitted eyes and no shirt, his only mark of royalty is his silver armlets. He was quite an attractive youth if he wasn't a potential cause of an international incident. Atari ulped at the visible row of teeth. "Holy Pouch, what appears to be the Prince has arrived at the front entrance."

Deryk the Pouch said, "Let 'im in. The sooner 'e is inside, the sooner 'is parents can punish 'im for theft."

Knuckles mutters, "...And the sooner we can be out of these tuxes..."

Atari zipped away to get the Prince Fairswift II, and a minute later Atari said at the doorway "May I present the honorable son of King Owen and Consort Evan of Atlantis, the heir to the Atlantean throne..." Not to mention a pain in the ass... "Prince Fairswift II."

Prince Fairswift II looked towards the others and didn't wait for the pleasantries meant for his rant. He looked as if he was quite serious. He looked toward the Prince and growled. "You are Kazuki, Prince of the Water Elementals. I am Fairswift, second of his name, Prince and Heir to the Atlantean Throne. I didn't expect the commoner scent coming from you."

"I may smell like a commoner, but I am the only child of Empress Magnusa, and nephew to the Guard Captain Kwon Kiau." Kazuki said with a serious tone. "I may be considered weak compared to my Sand and Fire cousins, but I ask for the same respect as me and my friends are giving you right now. There is no place for rude remarks at this table."

"Now now..." said Kaoru, some of the food presented at the table were made by her father, or imported from Mobius. "Come have some tea, and let us get to know each other."

The Atlantean Prince nodded his muzzle to Kaoru, and sat at the vacant mat at the table across from Kazuki. He found it odd that there was another vacant spot, but thought nothing of it.

Deryk the Pouch pointed toward the outer door and the door closed with a magical THOOM! as it locked and then he glanced at Fairswift. "For a member of nobility, yas certainly are rude. Kazuki may not 'ave the right to call 'imself an emperor, but Ah do. Ah am the 'oly Pouch and before yer arrival, we called Atlantis and got their official stance on Kazuki's power usage. Their view does not seem to match yers, Fairswift II, or is it more of a case of anything but 'Fair'? Everyone, please be seated. Amy Rose, please serve our guests and 'opefully the Piko 'ammer won't be necessary before the meal ends."

Corona then said, "Aside from Michael And Thomas (whom thankfully has more important things to deal with tonight,) most of the members of the Freedom Force are all noble royalty from various parts of the Orient. Most with proper upbringing and you do not know how badly I would have traded that for the life of a pauper once I learned that my father had betrothed me to the highest bidder without even asking for my mother's consent." She then sat down next to Raja.

Michael said, "When can we get this over with, mates. Ah 'ave a training schedule to get back to. Ah may suck at it but Ah am learning something from Knuckles."

From behind the Bodyguard made himself known just as he the Prince was about to get up. "No, stay seated, Ah'm afraid Ah must inist, yer 'ighness."

"D-David?!" said Fairswift as he was surprised he couldn't detect the scent of the Whale Shark or sense his presence in the air. His eyes narrowed. "I see you still haven't gotten rid of yer 'orrible accent."

The Bodyguard David said, "Even yer father stopped calling me that after being sworn to protect yas, Yer 'ighness. And Ah was born speaking this Aussie lilt. Speaking of yer father, 'e sent me to bring yas a message from yer mother the King." Keeping one finned hand secure on the Prince's shoulder, he pulled the screener off his wrist and gave him a recording device. "Forgive me, but under orders of the King, yas are not allowed to move from this table until yas listen."

Prince Fairswift II activated it at the table. A holographic visage of King Owen's frowning shark muzzle appeared in front of him. "My son, I hope this comes to you when you are front of people because otherwise, it won't get fully into your head. Since you got into your teenage years, your attitude has been just as atrocious as Kwon and your godfather Bryan combined. Your sense of entitlement, though not entirely unexpected for royalty, is making our followers quite uncomfortable..."

"When has that ever effected your decisions..." quipped Fairswift, while David gripped only slightly. "Listen to yer King."

"And I heard that! Considering I had to call for a recess of the diplomatic summit for the rest of the day, I decided to change this recording remotely into a real-time communication. Forgive your bodyguard; he was not informed of my plan within a plan." That was when Fairswift's face turn to shock. King Owen continued. "We taught our son better than this, and I humbly apologize to the Holy Pouch for making him further frustrated over by his atrocious behavior. My rule over Atlantis is one of peace and unity, which makes my decision quite difficult.

"Until Prince Fairswift II shows the values we tried to raise him with, he is not to use the power of his status. It is the decision of the King and his consort that you will remain in Japan for six months. No Jet Skiff, no Screeners, and no royal title. We will arrange for lodging with Club Freedom, heavy on chores to build character, and in return, they will be compensated for their troubles. You will have to earn your keep the way your father and I have done before you my destiny in reuniting the Atlanteans under one rule was realized. If you want to remain a Prince you will have to learn how a commoner lives. And you must be polite to everyone." He then shifted his attention to David. "Bodyguard, you have been loyal to the throne, and for that I will grant you the use of the Screener and your human identity in Japan and check weekly with Club Freedom on your charge's progress during this time. Your mate and children will be well taken care of whenever you depart for Japan."
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End of Chapter Seven.

**Lord Pouchlaw** · October 29, 2017, 03:56:03 AM

Chapter Eight: A More Friendly Repast.
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He bowed his muzzle down with respect. "I am grateful, my King."

"Then I will recall you in a week, David. Please enjoy your hard-earned vacation in Japan." The projection winked out.

The communication had the desired effect; Fairswift didn't have the bravado of a Prince, and he handed over his armlets to his bodyguard. He was starting to feel remorse for being a little tailhole, so to speak."I just only wanted to present my father with better armors than the ones he preferred to use."

"Not all that glitters is silver and gold my Prince," said David in a gentle tone, as he headed towards the vacant spot at the table. "Let's stop and enjoy the meal before your time as a commoner begins. He placed the Screener on his wrist, and tapped the controls, and looking like he came out of 2013, David was seen in his human form. The twin brother of the Historian that Kiel knows well, if Deryk the Pouch asks. "Ah am sorry you guys have to witness this, but it is to get them to listen. May Ah join this table? It's been a while since Ah talked with 'umans."

Kazuki was speechless. Edmund simply closed his eyes in discomfort, as the Prince's mother sounded like his mother. Kaoru couldn't keep her fake smile. Atari's ears drooped in concern.

Deryk the Pouch looked over the Knuckles and Michael as he waggled a finger at the two causing the tuxedos to vanish and for Michael, more casual clothes; Knuckles was left in his usual fur. Raja simply unbuttoned his royal jacket. Deryk then caused the doors to unlock before saying, "I knew your father well, Bodyguard, although not as well as Roolock likely did. As for yer mother, 'e still lives albeit in a younger body within the Aussie Thunder team. Ah can arrange for their visiting Japan if yas would like to visit with 'im since 'is team live in a star ship. Yer brother was last seen in Avalon with several younger humans whom imbibed the fountain of longevity. They are under Merlin's guidance. Alright, my friends, let us see about enjoying this meal as friends before resuming a normal lifestyle in yer new Club Fortress. Ah already miss yer force phone ringing at inopportune moments, Corona."

Corona smiled. "If you ever miss hearing it, I can give you the ringtone recording of the suitors I recorded every time they called along with my responses."

Raja rolled his eyes. "Is nothing sacred, my wife?"

Michael said, "Right after this meal, Knuckles and I must return to my training even if that means training in the Mobian Jungle in the nude."

Deryk the Pouch asked, "Ah recall Cosmic Mouse telling me of a visit to Dreamwolf that King Owen and Kwon made when they visited the American Eight. Does Consort Evan still 'ave 'is facial scar?" Of course Deryk also recalled how Cosmic Mouse had cloned Evan to make a human-sized mousy version called Tiger Mouse. And how Tiger Mouse was a member of the American Eight.

"Ah'm not in a position to comment on the Consort's appearance, but it makes 'im look more distinguishable in 'is Atlantean form." David started to dine along with the others. Fairswift II somberly accepted some miso soup. "Ah wonder 'ow my brother is doing? The bloke left Atlantis after 'e found out Ah became one of 'em. Ah'm guessing 'e is still mad at me for my choice after things went south with Kingy."

"Kingy?" said the troubled Prince. "Tell me my mother didn't cheat on his mate."

"Kingy is the nickname of Kingston Knight," said David soberly, as he accepted a cup of warm sake. "Ah wouldn't disrespect the King by calling him by such a nickname."

Deryk the Pouch said, "Kingston Knight was last seen serving King Nightlaw on Kings Island. 'e 'elped the Mascot League get their tower 'eadquarters set up initially. After that, Kingston's presence is rarely felt nor seen. 'e keeps 'imself within the court of the black kangaroo king. Last Ah 'eard, 'e felt like the call of being a ranger 'ad passed 'im by yet again even though 'e still owns the Red Lantern Morpher along with the entire equipment package of the Lantern Legion Rangers."

He then said, "As for your twin, Ah should 'ave mentioned that 'e is dating one of the Rangers of Avalon and is quite 'appy with 'is new life among them. 'is KSP is still making sure 'e doesn't fall into a depression anymore."

David wiped a grateful tear from his eye. "Good to know 'e finally found what was consistently denied to 'im over the years. Atlantis was a place for 'im to live, but it was not 'is 'ome."

Kazuki smiled towards David in a polite manner. "For a bodyguard, you sure are nice. David-san."

Deryk the Pouch said, "Ah 'ave several Ranger teams to visit and cleanse in the weeks to come. Ah would like to be done by Christmas. My father's team, Ranger X needs to 'ave their Pepsi-Roos cleansed of former demon taint; The various Ranger teams of Ottercrest need my attention still; Ah need to check in with both the Mascot League as well as The Mascot Riders in Oregon. And then Ah 'ave to check on the Dragoon Rangers of Florida. So much work and very little time to rest." Deryk then fell face first into his dinner dish asleep. It was a comedy scene last seen when Lord Timmy the Hedgehog did something similar when he and Nitro were raising Impulse in the old days. And neither Lord James nor his son Malcolm were around to sketch this funny scene.

Amy Rose said, "Perhaps I should help him get to a bed. We cannot just leave him like that. It's like fainting in your own vomit." And Shadow then came into the room as he helped Amy Rose to get Deryk the Pouch off to a guarded bed to rest in. Shadow would stand guard for now; it was similar to the old days when they guarded the dream version of Deryk.

Michael said, "That was mighty awkward and embarrassing. But then again, The Pouch 'asn't really slept since before the assault on the Dragon Warriors and the War Crocs in upper India. 'e was being kept busy by all manner of stupid things and now the ex'austion 'as caught up with 'im."

Corona said, "We will let him sleep for now. We can remind him later what his last words were."
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End of Chapter Eight.
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