The Bad Guys: The Fox & The Hound(OC reader x Diane Foxington)

Chapter 9: Foiling Marmalade Part 1

Sean and Diane drove to Diane's place as Sean just cried like he'd ever cried before.

Outside Diane's Hideout...

Diane: Hey. You okay? Diane asked Sean.

Sean: No, I'm not okay. I'm very un-okay. I just left the only friends I have ever had, the only... family l've ever had. W-What am I doing? Sean said unable to produce anymore tears.

Diane: I know this isn't easy, leaving everything behind. Diane said.

Sean: Do you?

Diane: Yeah. I was the best thief in the world. Fast, fearless, inventive. I just had one thing left to steal.

Sean: The Golden Dolphin. So you went after it. Sean said.

Diane: I didn't just go after it. I had it, and a clear escape route. But... all I saw in the end was the tricky fox that they always told me I was. It changed everything. So now, instead of hurting people, I'm helping them. I'm still me, I'm just me on the right side. You're doing the right thing, and someday your friends, if they're real friends, I think they'll understand. Diane explained, as Sean sighed, and Diane leaned over and kissed Sean on the cheek.

Sean: *blushes deep shade of red* D-Did you just- Sean said.

Diane: Hey! We can talk about all that later. Now, come on, let's get inside. You look like you just busted out of a prison. Diane joked, as they both chuckled. But just then, a Guinea pig jumped on their car roof, and ran off.

Diane: Guinea pigs? Diane said.

Sean & Diane: Marmalade! They both said in unison, as they quickly got out of the car, and got inside the hideout, which was a generic house, with a kitchen, and living room. Kitty meowed and rubbed himself on Sean's leg.

Sean: So this is the hideout of the great Crimson Paw. Sean said sarcastically, as Diane punched in a code on the microwave.

Sean: Snack break? Okay, oddly timed, but you do you.

Just then it opened a secret elevator.

AI Voice: Identity verified Welcome, Diane. The automated voice system said, Diane pulled Sean inside close to her and dusted him off, as they went down into Diane's hideout.

Sean: You just keep getting cooler and cooler! Sean said in awe, as Diane giggled.

They stepped inside, and there was a long hallway filled to the brim with Diane's gadget's. At the end of the hall was a small room, with a giant screen, and a stand with a huge keyboard.

Sean: Holy Moly!! Sean exclaimed geeking out over all the high-tech gear.

Diane: It's so good to be home. Diane said.

Sean: Are you kidding me? Laser-sighted zip line?! The XM2400 Radar Jammer?! Sean said in disbelief.

Diane: I actually prefer the earlier model.

Sean: Agree to disagree. Sean replied.

Diane: Pick whatever you want, I'll just be finding Marmalade. Diane said, as Sean kept looking at all her gadgets.

Diane: All righty, Marmalade. What are you up to, you fuzzy little weirdo? We need eyes on the city. Let's see if we can't hack into the government's surveillance satellite. Diane said, clicking buttons on the keyboard.

Sean: But you're the governor. Couldn't you just ask? Sean said, as he started putting gadgets in his pocket without Diane realizing.

Diane: Yeah, but... Pift, the paperwork.