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Story


How I Met You
written by  midnightprime
Edited by  xencar25

Its a typical day for most people in the city of Joistin. People rushing through traffic to go to work, markets opening selling all their products, children going to school. But there is one particular wild cat that doesn't work like the others. Living in an apartment on the top floor within the big city is a sleeping lynx named, Venice Lockheart. You're probably wondering why he sleeps during the day. Well, like a few that lives in a city, he works at night in a bar that he owns. He named the bar, 'Lucky Lynx'. His staff are young beautiful female that works as waitresses. He has a bodyguard that watches the door every night til the place close. But Venice doesn't usually sleep all day. He wakes around three in the afternoon to do his usual routine. Shower, eating breakfast, walking, chatting with every girl he see, shopping for things he needs, and goes to his favorite cafe to relax before work. ''Ah. Nothing like a good cup of coffee to keep this lynx going. '' he stated. A lovely cute striped cat approached him, '' Is there anything else you like, master?'' she questioned. Venice chuckled as he stood up from his seat leaning towards the nervous cat and smiled, '' No need for the master, madam. Perhaps a lovely feline like yourself could treat me with a nice tiramisu. It will taste great with my coffee.'' he grabbed her hand that was on her face nervously and gives it a gentle kiss of gratitude. The blushed cat shiver with excitement hearing the charming words from Venice. She stuttered random words til she snaps out and correct her posture, '' I'll bring it right out, Ma..I mean...uh...uh..'' she muttered not sure what to say. '' Venice'' he said, as he turned giving her a smile. The cat smiled shyly, '' Venice...'' she giggled, walking away to get him a slice of tiramisu cake.

A few minute later, the stripped cat returned with a slice of tiramisu on a plate along side with a fork to eat with. She placed it gently infront of him, '' Here you go, Venice.'' she said. Venice smiled, '' Thank you, my dear. I will surely enjoy this since I know it was given to me by a sweet angel.'' he said. The striped cat smile blushing really hard as she proceed to do her work. Venice started to enjoy his cake and coffee til his cell phone alarm went off. He reached into his pocket and see the schedule message. He smiled getting up from his seat leaving the tip for the waitress. He pays at the cash register leaving the cafe, heading to a flower shop that recently been open. He walked inside greeted by a optimistic chameleon, who was showing him the types of flowers they have in stock. Venice can tell that this guy is as enthusiastic with flowers than he is with his style. He walked up to the counter seeing a middle aged swan handling the orders on the phone. She hang up seeing Venice, '' Welcome to Flower Haven. How may I help you this afternoon?'' she asked politely. Venice nods, '' Do you have a bouquet of calla lillies ready for me?'' The swan looked at the list of any orders she have written down. She nods, '' Yes we do. Cynthia! Bring me the bouquet of calla lillies will ya?'' she shouted. Cynthia opens the door bringing the bouquet to the swan, '' Here you are, Emma.'' she said. The swan takes it and hands it over to Venice. '' Here you are.'' she said. Venice smiles, '' Thanks, beautiful. Here's the money.'' he said, handing the money over. The curious chipmunk looked at Venice, '' Who are they for? A special lady?'' The swan looked displeased, '' Cynthia! It is not our business to ask personal questions to our client. Say your sorry.'' she stated. Venice smiled, '' Its ok. If the young beautiful woman ask a question, I will answer. Its for my mother. I'm going to her grave today.'' he said, in a calm manner. Cynthia felt sad looking down in shame, '' Oh. I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have asked.'' Venice lifts her chin up, '' No need to be sad my dear. I do appreciate your concern for me. I'm fine, as long I know my mother is watching over me. '' he said, giving her a smile saying, ' I'm ok. So please, don't be sad.' The young chipmunk smiled feeling better. Venice walks out of the store heading to the cemetry. When he arrives he looked down on the tombstone that read, ' RIP Delilah Lockheart; Born May 10th, 1959- Died September 4th, 2008: A strong loving single mother '. Venice looked down at the tombstone for a while showing no expression. He kneels down, gently placing the flower down infront of the tombstone. He stared at the stone for what seem like hours. Its almost like he's reliving his day when his mother was alive. How it was hard for him and his brother to see there mother and father argue. And the day he saw his brother depart with his dad and him staying with his mom. But other than those sad, dreadful memories he remembers the good ones the most. He stood up over the grave slowly staring up to the sky and smiled with a single tear running down his face as he walks off.

The night came quickly as he opens up the bar seeing his lovely employees walk in ready to work. His bull friend walks in greeting Venice as he was handed the list of people that is coming in tonight. He started the place up as people came into the bar. Venice whipped up the drinks and served them to people and helped the ladies with the drinks so they can serve them. It was a smooth but busy night. Music booming, men playing pool, cards, and having a grand time seeing the girls walking about delivering drinks. As the hours goes on, the men started to leave. The ladies get dressed telling Venice goodbye as they leave the club. Venice started to clean up the place with a few help of his bull friend a couple of lady friends. He started to see the place decent and locks up the place. He and his bull friend started to escort the ladies home before departing. On the way to his apartment, he decided to take a short cut to think about how his life is holding up. He started to ponder how he always goes by a schedule at times. He feels his life is getting very boring. Its like nothing exciting ever happens. His daily life was starting to feel like a record player. While he was thinking of other ways to make his life more interesting he started to hear a faint arguement near by. He didn't want to bother with it because he feels that it wasn't his concerned. Until he heard a loud smack and a yelped. He stopped in his track listening closely to the arguement. He hears the whimpering cry of a woman. This made his blood boil. His cat eyes slit and his fang show feeling his anger rise. He turned around heading back to where he heard the arguement. A redish orange vixen with red hair was thrown down against a tree by a green spiky hedgehog brute. She whimpered holding the side of her cheek. She felt his approach. The green brute smiled evily about to have his way with her til he was cut off by a grey lynx, '' Back off, punk! Don't you dare touch her!'' he shouted. Her eyes open as she quickly looks to see who came to her aid. Her light green eyes filled with tears but surprised that someone would even dare stand up to the green hedgehog. The brute grunts, '' Who the hell do you think you are? She's my girl and I'll do whatever I want with her!'' he stated. Venice growled, '' Abusing a woman for your own entertainment? I don't think so! Men like you give good guys like us a very bad image. Leave her alone! Now!'' he warned him. The green brute chuckled, '' Foolish cat! Do you even know who I am? I'm Derek. And I will not let you interfere! '' he said, as he started to throw a punch. Venice dodge to the side of his punch, his claws sprung out and scratched his face. Derek wince in pain feeling the scratch on his cheek. He growled as Venice and him brawled. She sat there as she helplessly watched the fight. Derek got a couple of blows to Venice but he gets the upper hand when Derek started to get a little cocky by monologing how great he is and how he deserves her. Derek started to limp back holding his rib cage feeling that Venice might've fracture a couple of bones. Derek growled in defeat, '' You haven't seen the last of me! I will have her! '' he said, as he rushed off to get away from Venice.


Venice pants heavily having a few scratches on his arms and his clothes being dirty. His eye badly bruised from Derek sucker punch. He turned walking over to her. She rushed to him, '' I'm so sorry. Will you be alright?'' she asked in worry. Venice nods, '' I'm more concerned about you than I am about me. Did he hurt you badly? '' he asked. She shook her head no, '' I'm fine. But you need to have your injuries treated. Come, my house isn't far from here.'' she said, about to take him. Venice stopped her, '' Why are you eager to help a stranger? I just did what was right. For all you know, I could rob you.'' She smiled, '' Because I know you have good intentions. Besides, something about you that I saw in a fight made me feel safe. Now come on,'' she said, dragging him to her house. It didn't take long for the two to finally reached her house. She hurried inside, helping Venice to the couch making him sit down to rest. She rushed upstairs to get the first aid kit and a back of frozen veggie for his eye. While Venice waits he looks around her house. He thought, ' Hmm. Nice place. Organize, clean, and comtempary. I guess she lives by herself. ' he stood up to look at a few framed pictures on a shelf over the fireplace. He see pictures when she was a baby, her family, her friends, and her graduation. She walks in, '' Sir! You should sit down! Please! '' she said, hurried him to sit down. Venice was caught off guard to how fast she was to have him sit down on a couch. She sits next to him opening the kit and started to get what she needs to treat his wounds. Venice was curious and yet fonded to how quickly she is to help him. '' So, what's your name?'' he asked. '' My name is Kendall. And you?'' she said, applying ointment and alchol on his wounds. Venice winced, '' Tssss. Venice. Venice Lockheart. You really didn't have to do this.'' he said. Kendall shakes her head, '' Its my fault that you got hurt. Besides, its my way of saying thank you for saving my life from my ex.'' she said, as she finished the wrapping. Venice looks surprised, '' Your ex? What did he do that made you want to break up with him?'' Kendall sighs, '' Its a long story.'' she put the bag of frozen veggies on his eye. Venice holds the bag, '' I have all night. Besides, I like stories. Please, tell me.'' Kendall took a deep breathe and started to tell her story of how she met him and what he did that made her not want to be with him anymore.

After a moment of listening to Kendall's story. '' I see. I don't blame ya for breaking up with the guy. He's a jerk that deserves to be taught a lesson. To tell you the truth, I didn't want to get involve because its never my business to get inbetween couples. But when I heard him smack you, that's where he crossed the line. '' he said, leaning back to rest while he elevate his head. Kendall holds her cheek remembering the pain. Venice looked over to see. He put the bag down on the coffee table. He move her hand away from her cheek and kissed her gently. Kendalls face blushed looking away, '' I'm fine. Really. You didn't have to do that. It doesn't hurt that bad.'' she said, nervously. Venice turned her head to have her eyes meet his, '' There's no need to hold it in. Your in pain, and I want to show you my way of saying, ' Your welcome. ''

With that said, he embraced her in a comforting hug holding her tight. Kendall started to feel her emotions boil over. His warm body comforting hers. Her eyes starting to fill with tears. She whimpered a bit til she suddenly let out a huge cry. Holding him close and tight not wanting to let go as she cries on his shoulder. Venice holds her patting her back, '' That's it. Let it all out. Don't hold it in. Your too beautiful for that.'' he whispered. Kendall feels relieved and happy that someone other than Derek is showing true kindness and love. Venice noticed that she fell asleep and started to lay her down gently on the couch. He grabbed a blanket that was on the love seat and covered her up. He smiled writing something down on a piece of paper. He folds the it and put it in her hand. He walks away leaving her home making sure that the door is locked when he leaves.

The next day, Kendall woke up seeing that Venice is gone. She looked around the room til she looked down at her hand to see a note. She opens it seeing his address and number on the paper. And below the information it says, ' Call me or come by when you have a chance. I would love to know you. Your lucky lynx, Venice.' Kendall blushed smiling feeling her heart racing with excitement that she has a new friend to go to. She decided to visit him today. She quickly got ready as she raced out of her home to see him. Meanwhile, Venice is in bed sleeping, his eye covered with a eye patch that he has for halloween. He hears a doorbell goes off. He wakes up rubbing his good eye. He puts on a royal blue robe heading to the door. He opens the door to see Kendall standing. His eye widen in shocked to see Kendall all of a sudden. Kendall smiled nervously not sure if it was a good time to see him. '' Um...hi.'' she blushed shyly looking at him. Venice smiled shrugging the shockness off of his face, '' Hi. Eager to see me already?'' he flirted. Kendall blushes again, '' Um..I hope I didn't catch you at a bad time.'' Venice shakes his head, '' Nah. Seeing you in a morning just makes it all worthwhile.'' he said, smiling. Kendall smiles feeling relieved and happy. And from that moment, Venice's daily life was never the same again.

The End


Kendall and Derek belongs to  princessfirefox21

Venice Lockheart belongs to  midnightprime