Amoux and Aurora: The Era of Wolves

Chapter 15: A Wolf And A Fox

Amoux and Kitsune headed to the town park. "So who are we exactly meeting?" asked Amoux. "Were meeting a detective. She's the best one I know." said Kitsune. "She?" said Amoux in confusion. They arrived in a discreet location. Kitsune does a whistle as a figure emerged from the bush. "Dante!" said the figure. "Hey Claire." he replied as the two hugged. "Wait. You two know each other?" asked Amoux. "Chris...this is Detective Claire Blake Rosa. My girlfriend. Claire, this is Chris aka Amoux. A hero from another dimension." said Kitsune as Amoux waved. "Nice to meet you." he said. "Same here. So what's up?" asked Claire. "Well, he needs to get to his family but the equipment from his dimension is too distant to head to the dimension they are in. We need to know if you have files from the station that has any info about a lab in the city that has equipment to travel to different dimensions?" asked Kitsune. "I grabbed a few files lab related, and there is an abandoned lab on the island. The last report was that the island was owned by the Yokai." said Claire. "The Yokai?" asked Amoux. "It's a criminal organization. The biggest one in the city, lead by the Oni. The criminal mastermind and the most dangerous villain in the city." said Kitsune. As the trio continued looking through the files, an unknown figure was spying on them. "Sir, I found Kitsune and the detective. They're with someone. Seems similar to Kitsune. I'm gonna need some help over here." said the figure. "Alright. So the lab's on the island, we can take a boat there. Follow me." said Claire as they leave for the docks and eventually take a boat to the island. Meanwhile, Carla and Luna were still speechless after seeing Wolfbane's true identity. "I see you are both surprised. I assume you want an explanation?" asked Wolfbane. "Yes, we do. What happened to you? Why are you all...evil?" asked Carla. "It was a year ago. This place used to be a peaceful and wonderful land. I had everything. A home, a tribe...and you." said Wolfbane as Carla's eyes widened. "W-What?" she said in shock as Luna looked at her with worry. "We got married and we were expecting a child. It was her." said Wolfbane, pointing to Luna. "8 months go by and you were almost due until....that day came." said Wolfbane. *Flashback begins* Chris approached Carla as he kissed her, before kissing her stomach with an unborn Luna inside. Suddenly, there was an attack. "We were outnumbered and I told her to run. But she didn't want to leave me and stayed by my side. So we fought and fought. We managed to hold off a small army and we went to regroup with the tribe. But as we were escaping, Carla had a contraction." said Wolfbane. Chris ran to Carla as fast as he could. But when he looked beside Carla, a minion was approaching her. Chris threw his axe towards it but it missed and hits a stand, causing a structure to fall, landing on Carla in the process. "That moment...was when I lost her...and my child." said Wolfbane. Chris fell on his knees as he sees Carla's hand lying on the ground, motionless. Chris then lets out a scream of anger as suddenly a burst of energy exploded around him. *Flashback ends* Carla and Luna were speechless. Wolfbane then slowly turned to them. "Ever since, I've been nothing but enraged over the course of time. So I snapped, attacking anything that stood in my way. I made my army, I destroyed villages and I made those suffer as I had." said Wolfbane as he approached Carla and Luna. "But now...you both here. I ask that you join me...and see the goals we can accomplish together. I can make sure your safe...until the day I die." said Wolfbane as he held his hand out. Carla then slowly glares at him and slaps his hand away. "No. We're not joining you, just so you could make more innocent people suffer for what YOU did!! But I will say this...you are NOT the Chris I know. My husband would do protect innocent people and make the land a safe place. When I married Chris...he promised to keep us safe...and he still keeps the end of his word when he finds us. And I will NOT let you turn our daughter into a monster like you!!" yelled Carla. Wolfbane then sighed. "Very well then. If you won't join me...then you will suffer with the rest of them!!" roared Wolfbane as guards takes Carla. "Mom!!" yelled Luna as she was about to help her but another guard grabs her. "Let me go!! Let my daughter go!!" yelled Carla as she left the room. "Leave her. She stays with me." said Wolfbane as Luna shakes in fear. Wolfbane slowly approached her. But little did Wolfbane knew, that the wristwatch Carla and Luna have, was on and Mei heard and saw everything. Back with Amoux, Kitsune and Claire, they began their trip to the island. Amoux's watch went off. "Chris? Do you read me?" asked Mei. "Loud and clear, Mei. Were on our way to the island. Have you heard anything from Carla and Luna?" asked Amoux. "I did and...they're imprisoned in a fortress in the dimension they're in." said Mei. "What?! Are they okay? Who's the one responsible?" demanded Amoux. "Well...it's you." said Mei as Amoux froze and his eyes widened. "W-What? No. That's not possible." he said. "I'm sorry, Chris. That version is an evil version of you. His story says it all. Your best chance is to get into that dimension and save them both." said Mei as Amoux sighed. "Thanks for telling me, Mei. Please...keep an ear out for them. Make sure they're still alive." he said as he hung up. Amoux sighed deeply as he sat on a chair and looked at the moon. Kitsune then approached him. "Hey...you feeling okay?" he asked as he sat next to him. Amoux sighed. "Yeah. I'm just...I'm just worried about my family. Ever since Luna was born, I was hoping to have an early retirement and live in peace. But...ever since my old foe, Vigor came back." he said. "Who's Vigor?" asked Kitsune. "You know, my archenemy but he's dead. His attempt to kill me was close until Luna came and she did the most work until I finished him off. Then I went face to face with death itself. Literally. Now here I am in a dimension field trip." said Amoux. "Sounds like quite the adventure. We'll save youe family. No matter what, I got your back. The wolf and the fox. Man, it's got a nice ring." said Kitsune as Amoux chuckled. "Guys! We're here." said Claire as they arrived at the island. The trio then make their way through the forest. "You sure this place has the tech for all this?" asked Amoux. "I'm sure of it. The file here says so." said Claire as they made it to the entrance. Kitsune then kicks down the door as they entered. Claire finds the power switch and the lights managed to come on, revealing the same tech Mei has, including a dimension portal. "This is it. Mei, we found the lab. Can you try to access the equipment here and activate the portal?" asked Amoux. "I think so. Just the plant the chip I installed inside your wristwatch and insert it on the main console. It'll allow me to set the coordinates for the dimension Carla and Luna are in. Just give me a few minutes." said Mei as Chris inserted the chip in the console as Mei began connecting to the machine. As they waited, there was a beeping sound going off. Claire approaches the security console and sees a group of soldiers on the cameras. "Guys, we got company." she said as suddenly an explosion appeared on the entrance way and in came the soldiers, surrounding them. "Well, well, if it isn't the little fox, Kitsune." said a voice as a large, hulking figure, wearing a dark suit enters the room. "Oni." said Kitsune as he pulls out his dagger and handgun. "I see you found my lab and you brought the detective and another little friend, who just so happens to be from another dimension." said Oni. "Yeah and I'm trying to get to my family. So if you don't mind leaving the area, I would truly appreciate it." said Amoux. "I don't think so. If anything YOUR the ones in my lab. If you refuse then we'll gladly escort you out." said Oni as the soldiers pulled out their weapons. "I think I rather take my chances." said Amoux as he and Kitsune pulled out their weapons. "Very well. Get them!!" ordered Oni as the soldiers charged towards them. The duo then attacks the goons. Amoux throws his axes as they flew across the room, knocking any soldiers in it's way. Kitsune throws ninja stars as it knocks more soldiers down and Amoux leaps over him as he punched a soldier approaching from behind. "Thanks." said Kitsune. "No problem." Amoux replied. Kitsune turns his head and sees a soldier approaching Claire but she counters and knocks her out with a punch. "Come on, Oni!" said Kitsune as he glares and pulls out a giant Kanobo (which is a giant spike club). He leaps down and charges towards the duo as Amoux puts his axes in his staff form and charges up as he delivers a massive blow to Oni's head. Kitsune then leaps and blasts him with his hand cannon, knocking him into a wall. Oni then gets up with a glare on his face until he heard sirens. "You won for now. This isn't over, Kitsune. Mark my words!" roared Oni as he placed a smoke bomb and vanished. "Chris! The portal is ready!" said Mei as the chip activated the portal. "Hey Kitsune! Thanks for the help." said Amoux as he was about to jump. "Wait!" he said as he turned to him. "I'm going with you." said Kitsune. "You can't. This is my fight." said Amoux. "I'm not asking. I'm telling you, plus if there's an army...you need all the help you can get." said Kitsune as Amoux sighed before nodding. "Alright." he said. Kitsune then faces Claire. "Don't worry about me. Go take care of business. I'll be here when you get back." said Claire as Kitsune smiled and the two share a kiss. Kitsune then joins Amoux. "You got a plan?" asked Kitsune. Amoux slowly smiles. "Mei, I think I have a way to save Carla and Luna but I'm gonna need your help for that." said Amoux as the two jump into the portal.

(Quick A/N: Fun fact - Amoux's weapon was actually inspired by my favorite hero in For Honor, the Medjay. He wields a staff that can turn into axes at his will)