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Red's Laboratory

"Okay, Neo. We hope things continue to work out. Until next time. Good luck to your partner."

Turning off the computer screen, he sighed in relief. There hasn't been much activity from Gnasty Gnorc and Mavis.

Plus, C.A.P.A will be making moves on retrieving the Dragon Driver to one of their agents.

Things were going fine.

Pouring a glass of water, the Dragon let out an exaggerating sigh as he sense someone near him.

"Titan, to what I owe the pleasure?"

The Peace Keeper Elder sneer at the Red Dragon, wanting punch the smug look off his face. "I'm here to babysit you. Making sure your little mission is going well."

"You don't have to have to babysit me" said Red, rolling his eyes.

"I beg to differ. You're up to something" Titan accused. "How is it that Mavis begin to work with Gnasty after we banished him, steal the Dragon Spell Book and escape to Earth? I may know the answer. In fact, I'm looking at it right now."

Red shook his head at the accusations of the paranoid Titan. All he talks about was how he was untrustworthy and how he was the one who got Gnasty on Earth.

"Titan, I wish we would on better terms. I'm trying to help us defeat Gnasty and all you do is bring me down."

"Help? All you doing is making sure you clean up your tracks. All the Elders know Mavis was your responsibility, your student. You gave him access to the Spell Book that he somehow stole flawlessly under our wings.

"You're a pathetic liar and when this blows up in your face, I'll be first in line to punch you in the face."

With that, the Somewhat Peace Keeper left the Laboratory, leaving Red to himself.

"We'll find peace one day, Titan. Hopefully, one day."

The Moulin Ranch
A Week Later

The Uka Gang were in their favorite bar, enjoying their time together after another busy day.

It was Wednesday, the best part of the week for the Moulin Ranch. Steak Night.

As the members ate their steaks, Maverick barely touch his that was sizzling on his plate.

Dingodile stared at his Leader. "Mave, you not hungry?"

"Yes I am" he said, staring at the plate. "There's just a problem about it..."

"A problem? You love Digg's sirloin steak?"

"But...the best part of it is tainted. It's not good anymore."

It was weird to hear that from someone who loves Steak Wednesday, eating multiple plates. Why did tonight feel so different?

"Well, what would be your ideal of a perfect steak, Maverick?" The Hybrid asked.

The Uka Gang Leader turn his yellow eyes at his follow, analyzing him. Getting up from his seat, he went over to him, putting his hands on his shoulders.

"What I like is real meat, ripped from the bone, blood spilling all over my teeth. Hearing the cries of your prey weep as it's life drains away. Then, savoring it's carcass. A feast for a mighty King."

The room was silent. They couldn't process what they heard from their leader. It was the weirdest thing they've experience. Well, the Top 3.

"Wha the fu-ugh!" Dingo begin to question, but he was snatched out of his seat and slammed on top of the table by Maverick. "B-B-Boss!"

The Boss licked his teeth that seem grow a little longer and sharp. His orange fur was a little black.

The Members got up to stop the Tiger from what he was about to do, pulling him away from Dingodile.

"What's gotten into you, Boss?" Davis asked, holding the left arm.

Maverick growled, pulling his left arm back, launching the Member to the wall in front of him. Grabbing the other member holding his right arm, he turn around and threw him into the Bartender's Area, hitting the bottles of alcohol.

The Boss turn his members who were helping Dingodile up on his feet, snarling at them.

"What going on here, Maverick?" Dingo asked.

"I'm going to rip you apart" he answered with a smile on his face, stalking closer towards him. "After that, it will be the other's turn."

"M-M-Maveri-"

The Tiger grabbed a person on the other side of the Bartender's Area without looking at them and threw them across the room at Dingo. Ducking down, the members dodge the attack. The impact had the person stuck in the wall.

Look at the poor soul. It was Diggs in a apron that said "Kiss the Cook."

"Ma-Ma-Maverick..."

"You all ruined my food. No worries, I'll find more."

The Boss pushed his crew mates out of his way, making his exit from the bar.

The Gang Members help Maverick's partner out of the wall, placing him on the floor. Diggs winced as his back was in pain. He can move his limbs, but he couldn't stand up.

Dingo called for an ambulance for the Bandicoot as they were thinking the same thing in the silent, worried room.

What in the world happen to Maverick?

Hours passed as Diggs was laying on the hospital bed, waiting for the doctor's response on him. Dingodile and some of the crew stay with him.

"How can the Boss do this his Best Friend?" asked Dingodile.

The Bandicoot stay silent as he was wondering the same thing. All he knew was one thing: That wasn't Maverick he knew.

"Uka Gang" he spoke, shocking some of the members as this was the first time they heard from him since the incident.

"I...need you to do something for me. There's one...person I want you to get. He can help us get Maverick back."

Dingodile gave Diggs a crazy look like he was out of his mind. "You sure you want that crazed loon back? He tried to eat me!"

"Is that normal for Maverick to do? He never did this, especially to one of us. Something is wrong with him and we have to help him. This person can help in fact."

Davis looked at the Bandicoot, raising a question. "Who ya want?"

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On top of the Mase City Skyscraper, looking down at the city was Maverick feeling the breeze from the wind.

He reached in his pocket, he glance at a flyer that was sent to him a couple of weeks ago.

"Hope to see him there. Ruining my life m, huh? Now, he's going to pay as I crunch on his bones."

After laughing, the Uka Gang Leader stood tall, take in a full breath and unleash a big howl as the moon hover over him.

Who can tame Maverick?
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