In the Dark of the Night

by Diablo Quartav AKA The Fighting Hellkat


Chapter 1 - Summer in the City

The bright summer sun glinted off the waters of Megakat Bay as the Turbokat
streaked overhead.  The SWAT Kats were out on patrol, and Razor was busy
monitoring the Enforcer emergency bands on his radio.

"Hey, T-Bone, listen to this.  Sounds like the Enforcers might have gotten
someone a little too wild for them,"  Razor said, flicking a switch.

An Enforcer's voice crackled through: "I think I need some help getting this one
inside!"

T-Bone diverted his course and landed on top of the bakery across from Enforcer
Headquarters.  He jumped down and went over to watch the fun.  Razor joined him. 
They watched the Enforcers attempt to drag and pull a she-kat inside.

"Unhand me!" she yelled, struggling against them.

"You're under arrest!  You'll only make things worse!" one of them said.

"Release me! Or do you wish to incur the wrath of Ichthalsus and Diablo?!"

"Who's Ich-tally-what-sis-name?" one of the Enforcers asked, looking puzzled.

"Who's to know? He's probably some criminal," the other answered.

The she-kat seemed to calm down and stop struggling as they shoved her inside.

Razor sat down and looked at T-Bone.

"Wow, you were right, Razor.  She WAS a real wild one!" T-Bone said, sitting down
next to Razor.

"Yeah.  Did you hear how she talked?" Razor asked.

"Yeah, real medievil-ish.  Kinda reminded me of Callista,"  T-Bone answered.

"Bingo. I wonder if the Pastmaster has been screwing around again…"

Neither of the two knew they were watched.

"Callista?" A small white-furred kat asked, brushing his blue hair out of his
eyes.

A large male Lynx grunted.  "It's not her I am concerned with," he said, turning
and disappearing down the fire escape.

Chapter 2 - Tinia Through the Looking Glass

Steele was busying himself by hitting on the she-kat.  He leaned over the
counter with a cheesy smile on his face.

"So, babe, how'd you like that hang out with a REAL tomkat?"  he said.

The she-kat was not amused.  She hissed at him, her ears lying back against her
head, and bared her fangs.

"Stay away from me, beast.  No one touches the daughter of Ichthalsus!"

Steele jumped back from her as she growled at him.  He heard a smattering of
laughter behind him from the rest of the Enforcers.  He whirled and glared at
one of them.

"Can I help it if she's got PMS!?" he said stalking off as the Enforcers
continued laughing.

After Steele had been gone for some time, the she-kat relaxed a bit and sat
demurely behind the counter.  She perked up a bit when she saw the large male
lynx walk in.

He stalked up to the counter, his fangs slightly bared, cloak swirling.

"That is my sister," he said, his reddish-brown eyes flashing dangerously, "You
will release her.  NOW!"

"No dice, Mr. Whoever-you-are, she was caught attempting to B&E," the clerk said,
not bothering to look up.

The lynx's short bobtail twitched angrily.  He was losing his patience and
losing it quickly.  He reached behind the counter and pulled the unfortunate
clerk to his feet with one paw.

"I don't think you comprehend.  That was NOT a request," he said, his voice a
dangerous growl.

The clerk's teeth chattered in fear, but he managed to find his voice and
quickly called for help.

The lynx, Diablo, leaped behind the counter and picked up the she-kat, carrying
her outside.

Feral and a group of Enforcers quickly followed.

"Stop right where you are!  You are under arrest!" Feral yelled.

Diablo sat his sister down and turned to face the Enforcers, who in turn trained
their weapons on his chest.

Diablo stood calmly staring at the Commander.

"Shoot if that is your desire.  You will only find your weapons are useless."