World of Paws: Balance of Heroes

Road Trips and Bandit Strikes

The following scene opens with Jackson and Taciana all curled up in bed together.
Taciana: "My gosh, I love it when your heart is beating for me."
Jackson: "Yours beats even faster."
Taciana: "Hehehe! Mmmwwah!"
She connects her lips to his passionately.
Jackson: "Mmmmwwah, Mmmwwah."
Taciana: "Mmmmwwah, Mmmwwah."
Taciana: "Undress me, my beloved king."
Jackson then undresses her smoothly.
Jackson: "Ain't nothing on except...oh look at this little number you have on."
This causes Taciana to giggle.
Taciana: "Of course Jacky. I know how to turn you on."
Jackson: "Hehe, Mmmwwah, Mmmm!"
He pulls her closer and continues to kiss his wife's lips very softly.
.......40 Minutes Later.......
Jackson and Taciana shared one more loving smooch before their lips separate. They look into each other's eyes like it was heavenly bliss.
Jackson: "I love everything about you."
Taciana: "I love everything about you too, baby."
They exchange a caring nuzzle.
..........Shortly After...........
Taciana: "Goodnight, my muscled canine."
She plants one more smooch on his cheek.
Jackson: "See ya in the morning my precious bunny."
The ever present urge of slumber overtakes them both.
..........Seven Hours Later...........
The smartphone alarm goes off on Jackson's side of the bed.
Jackson: (yawns loudly)
Jackson: "Hmm? Oh, geez. I have got to change the volume on that smartphone."
Taciana stretches and rubs Jackson's chest.
Jackson : "Mmm...well hello."
He says in his deep bass voice, causing Taciana to smirk and laugh.
Jackson: "What?"
Taciana: "You and that other voice."
Jackson: "What about my other voice?"
Taciana: "You sound like one of those smooth jazz players from Club Denoto."
Jackson: "What? Nah!"
Taciana: "No it's true. Whenever you put on that smooth and zesty voice...it really turns me on."
Her ocean blue eyes look into Jackson's as they change from tiredness to arousal.
Taciana: "Mmmwwah."
Jackson: "Mmmwwah."
Taciana: "That is how much I like it, baby."
Jackson: "I guess I will have to use it more often, then."
Taciana: "Mmm....I'd like that."
Her eyes start fluttering as she watches him put his shirt back on.
Taciana: "So what's the plan for today, love?"
Jackson: (clears throat)
Jackson: "First you wake up the kids and then we have to load all the bags into the CamperPro."
Taciana: "That sounds like an order, Captain."
Jackson: "Oh it is."
He wiggles his eyebrows.
Taciana: "Mmmhmm.....yes Captain."
She blows him a kiss and wakes up Sherman first.
Taciana: "Wake up Shermie."
Sherman: (yawns)
Sherman: "Mom, I told you not to call me that."
Taciana: "Oooh, you'll always be Shermie to me."
Sherman: "Do you need help, Mom?"
Taciana: "Yeah, we'd like you help us pack the luggage. We are heading out to Kingsgeo in an hour."
Sherman: "Okay. I will help."
He rubs the sleep out of his eyes.
Taciana: "Thank you sweetie pie."
Sherman: "Are JJ and Mallory going to help?"
Taciana: "Of course. We are all pitching in."
As Taciana awakens the rest of the children, Jackson loads some of the luggage in the storage area of the CanperPro vehicle.
Jackson: "Alright, almost done."
He looks back at the mansion and goes back inside just in case anyone needs help moving the rest of their luggage.
Jackson: "Babe?"
Taciana: "Yeah?"
Jackson: "Are they all awake yet?"
Taciana: "Sherman, JJ, and Mallory are up now, but Zaino and Aziza are still asleep."
Jackson: "Haha, those two like hide under the blankets."
Taciana: "Can you help me with them, hun?"
Jackson: "Yeah, I know how to get them up."
He goes up the long staircase and sees Zaino snoring.
Jackson: "Hehe, alright ya little tots. It's time to get on the road."
Zaino and Aziza yawn stretch out their arms while Jackson brings them into the CamperPro Van.
Jackson: "Still tired, huh?"
Aziza: "Yes, Daddy."
Zaino: "Yeah, Dad. Still sleepy."
Jackson: "Okay. You two can stay in here."
Jackson: "However, you might miss out on your favorite place."
The mere mention of the breakfast and lunch joint causes them to spring to life rapidly.
He then goes back inside to find the rest of his family is ready.
Jackson: "Whoa...you're all set?"
Taciana: "Yes, Jacky. I even have the babies in that multi-seat stroller so they can come with us."
Jackson: "Great, I even texted Maxwell so he can upkeep the mansion while we are gone."
Taciana: "Oh, perfect. Children come on! Otherwise we are leaving without you!"
Sherman, JJ, and Mallory run downstairs and use teamwork to move the last bits of their own luggage into the camper van.
Sherman: "Souped up and ready to roll on a road trip!"
Taciana: (chuckles)
Jackson: "We haven't had a mini vacation in while."
Taciana: "Hehe, yeah. Shermie always asked us when we'd have another vacation growing up."
Jackson: "He'd always run around until gave him answer."
Taciana: "Oh..it seems like only yesterday when we found him. Now, he's all over the place. Hehe."
Jackson: "He's growing up so fast. Heck he might even grow taller than me one day.
Taciana: "Only time will tell, handsome. Only time will tell."
The pair nuzzle before moving the stroller into the CamperPro.
Jackson: "You ready family?"
Everyone but Sherman says that they are ready to hit the open road.
Jackson: "Sherman? Are you okay son?"
Sherman: "Hmm? I am fine Dad. It's just that...I was hoping that maybe some of our friends could come with us?"
Jackson: "This is a family trip, Sherman."
Sherman: "Dad please? At least one friend."
Jackson crosses his arms as he considers his son's request.
......A Moment Later.......
Taciana: "Hun."
She eyeballs the rest of the children.
Jackson sighs and relents.
Jackson: "Okay, but one friend only and I do mean one. Understood?"
He hugs his father.
Sherman: "Thanks Dad! You're the best!"
Jackson: "Yeah, I know."
Taciana: "Jacky, really?"
Jackson: "Only a minor joke, babe."
Taciana: "Haha."
Taciana: "Now...who are you inviting Shermie?"
Sherman: "Well...I sort of told Aubrey about it yesterday and she asked if she could come."
Taciana: "Do her parents know she is going?"
Sherman then sends a text to Aubrey about whether she's is allowed to come.
.........Two Seconds Later..........
A text pops up on Sherman's smartphone.
Aubrey's Text: "Yes, my mom said it was okay."
Sherman's Text: "Great. See ya ten minutes."
Sherman: "She will be here in a few minutes."
........Ten Minutes Later........
Aubrey: "Good morning everyone. Good morning, Shermie boo."
She enters the CamperPro van and sets her luggage right next to Sherman's.
Aubrey: "Mmm!"
Aubrey automatically hugs him tight.
Sherman: "Um...okay. What's the hug for?"
Aubrey: "I'm just excited to see you."
Sherman: "Why? You see me every time at school, Aubs."
Aubrey: "I know. What I mean is that I dreamed about you last night."
She holds his paw.
Sherman: "What exactly happened in this dream of yours?"
Aubrey: "I will tell you in private."
Jackson Junior and Zaino start laughing at him.
Jackson Junior: "Hahahaha! This just got real so fast! Hahahaha!"
Zaino: "Hahahaha! Sherman's got a girlfriend!"
Sherman: "Will you two stop laughing at me! This happens a lot."
Taciana: "Boys! That's not nice. Now apologize to your brother."
Jackson Junior: "My bad, big bro."
Zaino: "Sorry."
Sherman: "You are both forgiven."
Aubrey: "Besides, I like Sherman and I am not afraid to say it."
Sherman: "Uhh...thanks Aubrey. I like you back."
He gives off a shy smile.
Jackson: "So...now that we are all here. Are we ready?"
Taciana: "I think everyone's good to go Captain."
Jackson: "Arrgh! Copy that first mate." (winks)
Taciana: "Hehehe!"
.........Two Hours Later..........
Jackson parks near a restaurant called Hill Hop Café.
Jackson: "Okay, so far so good. You want breakfast, Tacci?"
Taciana: "Yeah bae. I am a little hungry, hungry."
Jackson: "Great. Kids?"
Sherman pauses the movie and everyone looks to the front of the van.
Sherman: "Yes Dad, we will take our usuals!"
Jackson: "What about you Aubrey?"
Aubrey: "I would like a simple and fit salad with French toast on the side."
Jackson: "Okay, got it. I will be back in probably half an hour."
........Thirty One Minutes Later.........
Jackson: "Food is served everyone!"
Taciana: "That smells so good. Alright, who's turn is it to say Grace?"
Aziza: "I do."
Taciana: "Okay...go ahead, Aziza."
Aziza: "I am thankful for Momma and Daddy and the nice furries who made my breakfast. Amen."
She says cutely in a small but gentle voice.
Jackson: "Good job, Princess."
Aziza: "Thank you Daddy."
As the begin eating, Aubrey notices that one of the babies was messily eating some of the apple sauce.
Angel and Jaronte waved their paws and small drops of apple sauce splattered on Sherman's cheek.
Sherman: "Ugh! Really?"
Angel and Jaronte laugh at Sherman as he looks at them with disgusted expression.
Aubrey: "Hehehe." (chuckles)
Sherman: "What?"
Aubrey: "Here, you have some sauce on your face."
Sherman: "Yeah? Well it's no thanks to those brats."
Aubrey: "They aren't bratty. They are babies. They don't know any better yet."
Sherman: "Yeah, we'll be glad you don't have siblings."
Aubrey: "Actually, I would rather have a sibling too. Because I'm an only child Sherman."
Angel: (coos loudly)
Sherman: "Why are they are so annoying?"
Aubrey: "How can you think that?"
Aubrey then tickles Angel's foot paw, thus making her giggle.
Aubrey: "How can you not care about them? Sibling relationships are usually one of the most important ones among family.
Sherman: "Again, how am I supposed to bond with them?"
Aubrey then shows him how it's done by playing the game Peek a Boo with Angel, Jaronte, Eliza, Joseph, Zakari, and Cecelia.
Aubrey: "Peek a Boo!"
She covers her eyes and reveals them several times.
Sherman then looks at her playing with his tiny siblings for a while before sitting back down.
Aubrey: "Now will you consider playing a game with them."
Sherman: "Maybe, tomorrow."
Aubrey: "Very well. If you play with me and your youngest siblings tomorrow, then I might have a surprise for you once we reach Kingsgeo."
Sherman: "Hmm...I do like to explore new places. All right. Deal."
They shake paws and keep eating their breakfast.
Jackson Junior: "Oh yeah, uh uh! Bam! I am the champion! I owned you bot boss nine!"
Taciana: "JJ, please don't yell out like that."
Jackson Junior: "Sorry, Momma. I just beat the next boss level on Rough Laser Hunters!"
Eliza whimpers and cries out a little due to JJ's yelling.
Taciana: "Oh, there-there Eliza. It's okay. Your big brother was a little excited."
She bounces her in her arms.
Eliza then calms down and coos from her mother's comforting words.
Jackson Junior: "I did not mean make her upset it was only a few words, okay."
Mallory: "JJ, stop. It's fine."
Zaino then walks up to the front of the CamperPro.
Zaino: "Dad?"
Jackson was finishing his ham and egg sandwich and swallowed.
Jackson: (burps)
Jackson: "Pardon me." (clears throat)
Jackson: "Yeah, Zaino?"
Zaino: "What's in Kingsgeo?"
Jackson: "Oh there will plenty for us to do, my son. We can go by their amusement park, go swimming, play some basketball, ya know plenty of fun stuff to do."
Zaino: "Will we go fishing too?"
Jackson: "Absolutely. We are gonna catch a fish and then toss him back after we get good picture. How's that sound?"
Zaino: "Oh yeah, we are gonna catch a fish!"
Zaino: "Mom, we are gonna catch us a big fish!"
Taciana: "Hehe, that sounds exciting sweetie. You can catch as many as you want."
.............Eight Minutes Later...................
Jackson continues the drive to Kingsgeo with his family and Aubrey in tow.
.............Five Hours Later..............
The Jackson and Taciana walked up to check in desk."
Jackson: "We'd like two connected rooms, please."
Moose Clerk: "Okay. How will you be staying with us?"
Jackson: "We will be here until Tuesday of next week."
Moose Clerk: "Very well."
Jackson: "So what's the damage?"
Moose Clerk: "For you sir. You get a high discount due to being famous. Only six-hundred and fifty for the rooms."
Jackson: "We'll, it's good that you followed the daring acts of my heroism."
Moose Clerk: "Dude you saved an entire town. You deserve the recognition."
He high fives Jackson's paw with his hoof.
Jackson: "Thanks. I appreciate it."
Taciana: "Ahem. Jacky, what we talked about."
Moose Clerk: "Anyways, here are your room keys and I hope y'all enjoy your stay."
........Nine Floors Up........
The Tontione's settle into the two connected rooms along with there guest traveler Aubrey.
Jackson: "Nice rooms, it even has a built-in backup generator near the window."
Taciana: "Hehe, it is very convenient, Jacky."
Taciana: "Although, who's going to take which room?"
Jackson: "The larger room, so we take it."
Aubrey: "Can me and Sherman have the smaller room connecting room to ourselves, Mr. Tontione?"
Jackson: "No....you and Sherman can share it with JJ and Mallory."
Sherman: "Dad, me and Aubrey will want some privacy."
He swiftly grabs her left paw.
Aubrey: (blushes)
Jackson then sees JJ,Mallory,Aziza, and Zaino in mouthing the following words.
........Mouthed Message.........
"Please let us stay in the larger room, Dad. They are gonna talk about too much mushy stuff."
........Mouthed Message Ends........
Jackson: "Okay, since your siblings are voting not stay with in the smallest room, you both can have it. It is all yours."
Aubrey: "Yes! Thank you!"
Sherman: "Thanks Dad."
Jackson: "I do have one rule for everyone. No roughhousing during the trip. Understood?"
Furry Children: "Yes, sir."
Jackson: "Good."
Taciana: "In the meantime, let's get settled in."
Jackson: "Don't forget that we still need a week's worth of food."
.............Twenty-Five Minutes Later.............
Jackson and Taciana were out at the Kingsgeo Marketplace buying food and supplies. Hence, leaving Sherman in charge of the room while they are gone.
Sherman: "This is great. Enjoying a week off from school equals nights of freedom."
Aubrey: "Freedom to do what, exactly?"
Sherman: "Anything we want. I say we put on a movie and pop some popcorn."
Aubrey: "What about your other siblings."
Sherman: "The tots are fine. Besides all they do is sleep for the most part."
Aubrey: "Ya still have to feed them milk Sherman."
Sherman: "Relax Aubs, we have this small room to ourselves and the others on that side."
Aubrey: "Alright, time to let the fun begin."
........During The Movie..........
Aubrey was snuggles close to Sherman while watching the screen.
Aubrey: "Sherman? Did you ever think that you could run to my aid if I was held captive?"
Sherman: "Yeah? Why?"
Aubrey: "Just wondering because the character Ziom saves Patricia each time she is captured or stuck in scary place.
Sherman: "The only difference is that Zion likes her but she doesn't know it."
Aubrey: "There's the only difference. You know how I feel about you, but you haven't even tried to kiss me."
Sherman: "There was that one time on the bus in front of everyone. That counts."
Aubrey: "No Shermie, I kissed you first. Big difference."
Sherman: "What are you getting at, Aubs?"
She pressed a kiss on his left cheek.
Aubrey: "I am saying it's time for you to prove that you deeply care for me."
Aubrey was waiting for Sherman to reciprocate for a minute.
Aubrey: "If you don't like me then....Hmm?"
Sherman plants one deep kiss on her lips.
Sherman: "Mmmwwah."
Sherman: "You satisfied?"
Aubrey nods yes to his response.
Aubrey: "Totes, Shermie. I totally am."
Sherman: "So does this mean that we are..."
Aubrey: "Hehe, yeah. I like it."
She exchanges another kiss with him and resume the movie.
...........At 11:00pm...........
Jackson and Taciana return from market and pack the fridge and the cabinets before ushering the children to their sleeping quarters.
Jackson: "I gotta admit, Tacci. You were right. I needed a decent vacation."
Taciana: "Hehe, told ya your stress would fade away."
She winks at him before laying her on his arm.
Taciana: "Goodnight, my strong dhole."
Jackson: "Goodnight, bunny love."
............At 9:30am...............
Sherman hears his father's footsteps and nudges Aubrey awake.
Sherman: Aubs?"
Aubrey yawns and wipe a her eyes.
Aubrey: "Good morning, Sherm-Sherm."
Sherman: "I think I preferred Shermie better."
Aubrey: "Why not? It's my cutesy nickname for you."
She pecks his cheek tenderly.
This act makes Sherman shy away.
Aubrey: "Wait, Shermie? Would it be okay if we split some toast sticks?"
Sherman: "Yeah, sure if we have any in the fridge. I will be back."
Aubrey: "Hehehe! Oh, you are a real gentleman."
Sherman goes through the room's fridge and sees that there are two boxes of toast sticks.
Sherman: "Good...plenty."
He grabs at leasts ten of them and pours buttermilk syrup on top of the toast sticks.
Jackson: "Morning, son."
Sherman: "Good morning, Dad."
Jackson: "You must be very hungry to grab ten sticks in total."
Sherman: "It is not just for me. It's for me and Aubrey to share."
Jackson: "Uh huh."
Sherman: "She is very cool and I need to tell you....that me and her together."
Jackson's eyes were shocked, but his expression turned into a look of acceptance.
Jackson: "I am happy for ya buddy, but make sure that she's actually good for you and not because of our status."
Sherman: "Aubrey isn't like that. I think she understands and actually cares about me and my input."
Jackson: "You're growing up way too fast, kiddo. However, I gotta accept it. Heck your mother already knew and she's alright with your decision."
Sherman: "Thanks Dad."
Jackson: "Not a problem. You go ahead and enjoy her company."
Sherman: "Very funny. Haha."
He reopens the inner door and closes behind him; only to see Aubrey on the bed watching her favorite cartoon.
Aubrey: "Oh, the sticks are already done?"
Sherman: "Yup. Also, whatcha watching?"
Aubrey: "Tree Weaver: Savior of the Forest."
Aubrey: "Come sit with me. It just started."
Sherman brings the toast sticks and places them on the nightstand.
Sherman: "Here you are Aubs."
Aubrey: "Thank you Sherm-Sherm."
She ate it in a few bites.
Sherman does the same and chomps a toast stick.
Aubrey: "Hehehe! You got syrup on your lip."
Aubrey: "Here."
She wipes it off with one of the complementary napkins he bought.
Sherman: "Is it all gone?"
Aubrey: "Hmm...not of all it."
Sherman: "Where is it?"
Aubrey: "Right here."
Aubrey then plants a kiss on his top lip.
Aubrey: "There we go. All gone."
She licks her lips clean of the syrup.
Aubrey: "That was yummy."
Sherman: "So...I guess you heard me tell my Dad about our thing?"
Aubrey: "Yeah and I'm glad you did."
She lightly giggles and snuggles up closer to him and he holds her paw.
Aubrey: "This going off to a great start, Sherm-Sherm."
In Sherman's Head: "Dad was right. No choice but to push forward with her."
.........In The Other Room.........
Jackson Junior, Mallory, Zaino, and Aziza were playing with one of their tiny siblings.
Mallory: "Hi there, whittle Zakari."
Zakari: (coos)
Mallory: "Aww. Tickle, tickle, tickle!"
Zakari: (laughs)
This in turn causes the other five babies to wake up and look around.
Aziza: "They are all awake, sister."
Jackson Junior: "Hey, Zaino...wanna pretend to feed one of them?"
Zaino: "Oh, good idea! Haha!"
He grabs a pretzel from his secret snack bag.
Zaino: "Here Zakari, have a pretzel. Hehehe!"
Jackson Junior: "Yeah do it. Do it."
Zaino places the food near Zakari's mouth.
Jaronte whines slightly and tries to eat the pretzel.
Zaino: "Hahaha! This is too funny!"
Jackson Junior: "Haha! Yeah I know! Hehehe! So hilarious! Hahaha!"
Aziza: "Hehehe! He's trying to eat it! Hahaha!"
Mallory: "Would you three stop teasing him. It's not funny. Look at him, now he's crying."
Zakari: (whimpering)
Tears roll down the little rabbadhole's face.
Mallory: "Shh, it is okay Zakari. They didn't mean it."
This makes Zakari calm down as she wipes his tears away.
Suddenly, Taciana walks inside and saw handling things.
Taciana: "What is going here?"
Mallory: "These three were teasing Zakari with a pretzel, but I told them to stop."
Taciana: "Thank you Mallory. Can you push the stroller into the kitchen?"
Mallory: "Yes, Momma. Of course."
JJ, Zaino, and Aziza get a stern talking-to from Taciana.
Taciana: "Children, you shouldn't be teasing your baby brothers and sisters."
JJ: "Sorry."
Zaino: "Sorry."
Aziza: "Sorry, Momma."
Taciana: "Don't apologize to me. Apologize to Zakari and Mallory."
............At The Table...............
Jackson Junior: "Hey Mallory."
Mallory: "Yeah?"
Jackson Junior: "Me, Zaino, and Aziza are sorry for teasing Zakari and upsetting you."
Mallory: "Okay, but you have to tell that to Zakari too."
Jackson Junior: "Sorry, Zakari."
Mallory: "He and I accept your apology."
Three minutes later, everyone except Sherman and Aubrey eat their own breakfast.
.........Nine Minutes Later..........
Jackson let's Taciana know that he will going out for a morning walk.
Taciana: "Jacky, we should stay together."
Jackson: "It won't be long, babe."
Jackson: "If I am not back within two hours, it means I am probably sightseeing."
Taciana: "All right, baby. Be safe."
They exchange a quick kiss.
Jackson: (winks)
......Two Hours and Four Minutes Later.....
Taciana then decides to take the kids out by the water for a fun time.
...........Twenty Five Minutes Later.............
She notices a familiar figure conversing with Jackson nearby while she was walking with her six babies in the stroller.
Taciana: "Is that Kitty Staava?"
She says to herself.