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So... When are We? Past 3

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Chapter 7
         "Crap. I am in so much trouble. Actually, probably you first James, you touched the drink."
         "You got that right. Radar's probably gonna kick his butt first." Before Fangs could attempt to retaliate something back at the teenager in the air, teenage Radar was in front of them.
         "Who are you, how'd you get in here, and what are you doing?"
         Rangs opened his mouth a few times to start, but nothing came out. Fadar cut in his fish imitation after a few seconds. "Do you want them exactly in that order?"
         Laughter echoed from above as Spirit glided towards the floor to land next to Radar. "I like him."
         "Excuse me! I am not-"
         "Very happy about you commenting like he's not here." James cut in before Fangs could finish her sentence. "Sorry. He's a bit outspoken. To answer your questions, I'm Joey, this is my wife Scarlet, and our friend…" James stopped as he tried to come up with a good name for Radar's body.
         "Leo." Rangs finished for him, finally having figured out how to work Fangs' mouth again. "We're a bit lost. I used to own this place and was hoping I could find something I may have stored here before I sold it that would help us. I'm terribly sorry we didn't call you and ask, but we couldn't find a way to get a hold of you and we're in a terrible rush. We'd hoped to get in and out without bothering you. Looking back, this was a stupid idea, but like I said, we're in a rush and really lost."
         "That still doesn't explain how you got in. And what were you looking for? I've had this place for years and never found anything hidden in here."
         "Radar, stop prying." Spirit teased, although her voice was a little more tense than normal. "You don't tell total strangers about Rupert, do you? I highly doubt they're gonna tell you everything, even if we are alike in more ways than one."
         "What are-"
         "Have you not been paying attention to your head? Don't you hear it?"
         "That's just because you're around."
         "Tell that to mine. She's reacting almost the same way as when I met Fangs. They've defiantly got spirits."
         Fadar took the cue up quickly. "Wait… you guys have animal spirits too?"
         "Maybe. How about you guys prove it?"
         Fadar flipped her wrists to bring out Radars'… nubs.
         "Well that was anti-climactic," Rangs joked. "Let's show you how to do it," and he flipped Fangs' wrists, bringing out small sharp black claws. "Cat claws win."
         "Yeah, yeah. Enjoy it while you can. Weasely nubs."
         Both Spirit and Radar had already moved on and were looking expectantly at James. He obliged, growing fuzzy yellow ears a top his head.
         "Told ya."
         "So, what are yours then?"
         "I'm a bird, he's a weasel."
         "Ferret!" Spirit had already teleported a little farther away with a laugh as Radar rounded on her. Radar turned back to his intruders. "As long as you didn't take anything, we're good. It was nice to meet you. Now please, get out."
         "Um, Radar. Can I have a word? Hang on just a sec guys." Before Radar answered, she'd already grabbed his hand and was gone. Even with enhanced hearing, they could only hear a faint murmuring.
         "Radar," Fadar edged, "what is Spirit up too?"
         "How am I supposed to know?"
         "She's your wife."
         "And your friend."
         "There's a more important question here."
         "What's that, James?"
         "Why don't we remember this? Radar, why don't YOU remember this?"
         "I- I don't know." Rangs' expression became troubled as he thought back. This wasn't an extraordinary day in his past, he was sure of that. The journal entry wasn't much different from any other, and he was almost sure that the next three or four journal entries were just as boring. But, if this had happened, it would have been a big thing. Even if he didn't record this in the journal that day, he'd for sure remember three adults breaking into his warehouse, and looking back he saw…nothing. "That is a problem. I should for sure remember this." Radar wanted to think about this more, but there was something else tugging for his attention.
         "Fangs, does wearing these…contraptions… normally make your feet fall asleep?"
         "No-"
         "Hey Joey, Scarlet, Leo!"
         James jolted after a few moments when he realized that Spirit was calling to them.
         "What's up Spirit?" Rangs called.
         Spirit almost forgot to flap her wings when the girl had called up to her, catching herself before she ran into a shelf that looked like it could cause a bit of damage. "Well me, for one thing." Fangs knew in a moment something was bothering her. "I've got a question."
         "Nice landing. Shoot," James said with a grin.
         "You guys said you're lost, right? If you aren't in too much of a rush, we can help out. We've lived here for a few years and know the place well, but right now we have to get back to school. You can stay here if you want until we get back and we can help you out."
         Rangs was talking before anyone could get a sound out. "We couldn't impose on you like that. I'm sure we can figure out where to head from here pretty soon. We really don't want to be a problem, and I'm sure you guys have a lot on your mind and a lot to do. High School can be tough."
         "It's no problem. We offered, and there's really not a lot going on right now. Trust me, this would make life a lot more…interesting…for us. Wouldn't it, Radar?" Spirit asked, turning to look at a very sullen Radar. "We insist. Plus, you guys look exhausted. I'm sure you could use a rest. Whadday say?"
         Even young, she's pretty good at this. "We really couldn-"
         "We love to," Fadar interrupted. "Thanks so much for wanting to help a bunch of total strangers."
         "No prob," Spirit grinned. "We with spirits gotta stick together, right? Now really, we gotta get back to school. See ya after! There's a bed or two in the back if you guys wanna nap."
         After picking up a ferret version of Radar, Spirit was flying out of the building, heading back to the high school. They were pretty sure they heard Radar mumble, "You owe me," When they'd almost gotten outside.
         As soon as they left Rangs turned to James. "Scarlet? Scarlet?! I have to answer to Scarlet now?"
         "I have to answer to Leo."
         "I was pressed for time! And WHY did you say we should stay here? The more we hang out with them the stronger chance we'll have of meeting the rest of the peeps. Time is a delicate thing!"
         "Did you NOT see how she reacted? She knows we have spirits, she pulled Radar aside to talk to him, and is suddenly all buddy buddy to us. I know she's sociable and likes to help people, but really? Spirit's up to something."
         James was quite for a moment before nodding his agreement. "She was acting a little weird. I mean, weird for Spirit."
         Radar was quiet as he replayed the scene through his mind. Spirit was acting weird, and Radar changed his mind very quickly about them. The more he thought about it, the more it nagged at him to try and figure out why. That nagged at him, along with why he didn't remember this whole experience. "Yeah. Yeah, something doesn't fit here. We need to get used to calling each other by the names we gave Radar and Spirit."
         "Which gets us back to Leo? Do I look like a Leo?"
         "It's my middle name, and you're in my body, so yes."
         "I'd rather the two of you didn't kill each other. And since Spirit mentioned it, I'm exhausted, and you two look as bad as I feel. If we've got a few hours, I'd suggest we all get some rest. We'll think better if we're rested anyways."
         "I'll show you were the beds are. I've only got two in here, so I'll sleep after the two of you get some rest. There's something I want to look up anyways."
And chapter number next. I'm still stuck in the past here, so if anyone get's any wonderful ideas, let me know. (:
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