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Read at your own risk.\n\nKlaus prepares to continue his interrupted plans, while Care Bear Family slowly gives in to the No Heart spell. Shimmers and Hector continue to suffer at the hands of their torturing ticklers, and Frank reflects on everything he feels about his friends.\n\nThe theme song for Frank is called \"Forever Friend\", from the Street Fighter series. Link for the song (if you live in the USA the video is unfortunately not available due to local copyright, but search on Google): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkCx7I9BNQI\n\nThis story is the official continuation of @aquabear and @SeaHeartCat work, and contains characters from other authors. A complete list can be obtained at https://inkbunny.net/j/366917-jcriver-introduction\n\nGood reading. ;)","description_bbcode_parsed":"ATTENTION: This chapter contains scenes or subjects that may be disturbing to some people. Read at your own risk.

Klaus prepares to continue his interrupted plans, while Care Bear Family slowly gives in to the No Heart spell. Shimmers and Hector continue to suffer at the hands of their torturing ticklers, and Frank reflects on everything he feels about his friends.

The theme song for Frank is called "Forever Friend", from the Street Fighter series. Link for the song (if you live in the USA the video is unfortunately not available due to local copyright, but search on Google): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkCx7I9BNQI

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Good reading. ;)","writing":"[center][b]The Care Bears\nThe Confidence Secret\n3rd Part\nChapter 40[/b][/center]\n\n[b]ATTENTION:[/b] This chapter contains scenes or subjects that may be disturbing to some people. Read at your own risk.\n*****\n\nAlthough a clandestine paramilitary group, UGARE had many means of communication and espionage, in addition to its perfect infrastructure hidden in the Amazon forest. And since Klaus had been informed hours before that the situation was becoming conducive to the invasion of the Kingdom of Caring, he was on the premises of the group along with Colonel Fritz, Captain Von and Lieutenant Johann, preparing the invasion team. Dawson was also with them, and for the first time the spy was able to observe in person how the guerrillas were well prepared for war.\nAt that moment the eagle was alone in his office, watching through the windows the frantic movement of the soldiers to prepare the helicopters and assault troops. That was when he realized that the mirror hung on one of the walls of the room began to sparkle. That mirror had been a gift of No Heart, and the wizard used it to magically communicate with the General when he wanted to. In this way, Klaus positioned himself before the glass, and quickly his reflection was replaced by the dark and mysterious image of the wizard.\n- Ah, mein freund No Heart, you finally showed up - said the bird with a wicked smile - It has brought me good news, I suppose...\n- \"The best you could imagine\" - said the wizard in the mirror - \"My spell to weaken the Care Bear Family and prevent them from using the Stare is almost over. A few more hours and they will be completely defenseless, without the means to face us or to escape of the Kingdom of Caring\".\n- Do not underestimate the bears and cousins, my dear No Heart. You and I both know that those colored balls are very cunning...\n- \"Nothing will go wrong this time, Klaus. They will be caught totally by surprise, and no one will be able to help them. The Kingdom of Caring and its stupid inhabitants will soon be in our hands! How about you, how are preparations going?\".\n- Fritz has already selected the five hundred men who will take part in the invasion, as well as the attack plan based on the maps that Charles and you provided us - Klaus said calmly, feeling a certain pride in his strike force - The helicopters are already ready for action, just waiting for my signal to take off. Paul will personally lead the first group, which will attack north-west of the Hall of Hearts, while Johann will advance through the Forest of Feelings.\n- \"They will not have much trouble catching the Care Bear Cousins and other occasional Care Bears in that area\" - No Heart commented thoughtfully - \"I was hoping that Calvin was present as well, since his son really is in the Kingdom of Caring\"...\n- I did not even tell Calvin yet, to keep him from wanting to take part in this action, and with some impulsive gesture, put our invasion to waste. But as soon as we rescue Hector, I'll go and talk to him... But what about Frank?\n- \"Frank Heartom left yesterday morning, shortly before the expulsion of Champ and Confidence\" - said the wizard quickly - \"None of them will be a problem, since Frank has fought with the Care Bear Family, while the two outcasts will never be able to return to the Kingdom of Caring or use their Stare\".\nKlaus closed his face a little when he heard that Frank was no longer in the Care-a-Lot. He really wanted his old enemy were there to see him triumph over the Care Bear Family and end a war begun 50 years earlier.\n- Well, let it be so then - the General said with a sigh - The helicopters will leave at six o'clock in the morning, and they must be at the meeting point an hour later. I ask you to let me know if anything happens.\n- \"As you wish, General Klaus\" - concluded No Heart with a giggle before his image disappeared from the mirror, and the reflection of the bird reappeared.\n- Yes, tomorrow will be the big day - Klaus murmured, feeling a savage joy in his chest, again watching the movements of his troops through the window, as Dawson headed for the officers' bathroom.\nQuickly the spy went to the toilet, locking the door behind him. Looking around, he made sure that there were no cameras and that he could not even be watched, then pulling a cell phone from the back of his shirt that he used it to communicate with Frank and Jason in emergency situations. He needed to tell his friends what was happening before it was too late. But as soon as he turned it on, he received a low battery warning, not to mention that there was no satellite signal in that area.\n- Damn it - Dawson murmured, clenching his fists of irritation when he realized he could not call the old businessman - And now what do I do?\n*****\nIn all his life, Hector had never suffered as much as in those last days living in the Kingdom of Caring. In addition to the sadness of seeing his two best friends expelled from the Care Bear Family, he still had to endure all those torturous and ruthless tickles that Redemption and Cheer imposed upon him. His lips were dry with laughter as he sweated from head to toe.\n- Nohohoho, plehehehease, hahahave mehehehercy, I cahahahan nohohohot behehehear it! - the boy shouted shaking his head from side to side and laughing wildly, feeling his body more sensitive than ever. His feet and armpits were red as his face began to turn purple from the effort.\n- Yes, you can bear hahaha! - Redemption sneered cheerfully, opening a wide smile as he stared into the boy's face, continuing to scratch his armpits up and down.\nCheer was smiling happily as she tickled his feet up and down knowing that the prisoner could not move his toes at all, no matter how hard he tried. She continued to scrape her claws into the soles and toes of his feet intentionally, knowing that it would make him laugh even more.\n- Stohohohop! Plehehehease hehehelp! - Shimmers screamed through the laughs, trying to pull his legs and swing his arms back violently backwards because the tickles in his feet were unbearable and his armpits were even more sensitive, but he was unable to flee, and could only continue dancing in his restraints from side to side.\n- Ah, you're such a disobedient little cub... - said Trueheart with a giggle, rubbing silently the bear's underarms, while the mechanical hands tickled his feet continuously by dividing the attention between his soles and his toes and leaving no stitches of the feet without being tickled - I will not stop tickling you until you learn to respect your Mama.\nSaying this, she nuzzle noses with Shimmers, whose cheeks flushed.\n- Stohohohop, I'm tihihihired! My feheheheet huhuhurt! - Hector tried desperately to curl his toes as he shook his head from side to side.\nRedemption cheerfully tickled his arms up and down, nuzzling nose with the Brazilian boy hoping he would try to resist as before. Already Cheer now tickled the top and front of his toes to see how he would react.\n- Nohohoho, Mahahahama, I'm sohohohorry, I am nehehehever gohohohoing to disohohohobey yohohohou! Stohohohop, plehehehease! - Shimmers pleaded when his toes were quickly tickled by mechanical hands, and he was desperately trying to free himself from his restraints, but his words could hardly be understood because of the laughter.\n- Plehehehease stohohohop! I cahahahan nohohohot stahahahand it ahahanymohohore! - Hector shouted laughing, shaking his head from side to side, feeling his face red from exhaustion and teasing - My feheheheet! Stohohohop, Cheer! Leheheheave my feheheheet alohohohone!\n- Never, my little boy, I'll tickle your feet forever. Coochie coo - said the pink bear, scratching the top of the big toes and quickly rubbing the prisoner's soles to keep them aware.\n- Why? I dihihihid nohohohot do ahahanythihihing wrohohohong! Plehehehease hahahave mehehehercy! My chehehest huhuhurts!\n- Because you're a cute kid and we like to hear your laughter - Redemption explained with a malicious wink, scratching the center of Hector's armpits and nuzzling noses at them provocatively - And you still do not look really exhausted, besides being a very strong and athletic kid. So we'll continue to tickle you.\n- Nohohoho, plehehehease, stohohohop! I beheheheg yohohohou tohohohoo, Truhuhuhue! Plehehehease, mehehehercy! - Shimmers stammered as his feet shifted improperly, managing to move lightly his toes but unable to curl them as he laughed impotently in the presence of the matriarch bear.\n- You're laughing, and you're already doing everything I want - she said, nuzzling noses with the swordsman, pausing for a few moments to take off the gloves she was wearing, putting on other special gloves, full of short, soft bristles in her palms - I've never worn those gloves, and I'll try them on with you, my dear cub.\nSaying this, she began to rub the bristles under Shimmers' arms, while the mechanical hands gave all possible attention to the toes, as well as the heart cushions of the heels. The bear looked at True with concern as he felt that his furry feet were held hostage by mechanical hands. He melted in the face of the provocations of his adoptive mother, and he was enjoying it all, for he knew his adoptive mother and father loved him and would never drive him out of the Kingdom of Caring, preferring to make him suffer in that provocative way than have him far away.\n- I wihihihill alwahahahays be yohohohour cub! - the swordsman confessed in a kind way, looking deeply at True before fighting again to move his feet, closing his eyes and trying to resist laughing - Mahahahama! Nohohoho, stohohohop tihihihickling mehehehe!\n- No way, my dear cub, you need to keep laughing, after all all the little bears should laugh a lot when they are tickled by their parents - she said sweetly, continuing to rub her hands under the bear's armpits, making circles from top to bottom and allowing the bristles to tickle at all points - Besides, I think you're a lot pretty when you're laughing, even more so than Hector, so I will not stop tickling you.\nShimmers loved being called prettier than Hector, as he felt the mechanical hands continue to rub his feet starting to release massage oil, to make his soles even more sensitive. His toes were individually tickled in front and sides, while other hands rubbed the soles with open fingers.\n- Stohohohop! I'm vehehehery tihihihired! - Hector shouted desperately, trying to break his restraints in the face of all those endless tickles, feeling ashamed of Redemption's attention - Stohohohop thahahahat, Rehehedemptihihion! Leheheheave mehehehe in peheheheace! Stahahahap!\n- Never, my cute little Brazilian - declared the medical bear maliciously, licking the tears from Hector's face and scratching beneath his arms quickly - You are my prisoner, and I will torture you with ticklishness forever.\n- And your feet will never again tread on the ground, for they will be available for me to ticklish them forever - said Cheer Bear maliciously, using the claws to scratch the soles up and down quickly, before heading back to the big toes.\n- Nohohoho, plehehehease, I cahahahan nohohohot breheheheathe! - Shimmers begged to close his lips and giggling silently for three seconds, before sucking in the air again, feeling the tears stream down his sweaty and blushed face - Plehehehease Truhuhuhue!\n- Coochie coo, my little bear feels ticklish - True said with a broad smile on her lips, scratching the swordsman's chin before tickling his armpits up and down again, amused by her son's desperate expression - I promise this will be a very fun day and you will laugh a lot. Your laughter is so strong and beautiful... Maybe I'll keep you here forever, along with Hector. What do you two think?\n- Nohohohohot! - the two answered desperately in unison, trying to get rid of their restraints.\n- Oh, why not? It will be such fun to tickle your feet mercilessly for as long as I want - Cheer said with a grin, scratching all of Hector's toes.\n- And you're not really hurting - said True with a wicked wink - You guys are laughing amusingly, and I bet you love all that attention.\n- Stohohohop Mahahahama! Plehehehease, nohohoho! - the swordsman begged, shaking his head in protest, trying to move his toes and shrug his arms from side to side desperately trying to flee from her hands tickling, unsuccessfully. He also felt the face growing more and more red, especially when the matriarch nuzzle noses with him and treated him like a cub.\n- Oh, my little bear does not want to stay here forever with my little boy - True Heart teased as she scrubbed even faster the bear's underarms, paying special attention to the armpit dimples - You two are so cute... But you are more, Shimmers.\nHector was very frightened at those words of True. After all, without the presence of Champ, Confidence or Frank, he knew he was literally in the hands of Redemption and Cheer, and that no one would help him. The two carebears could tickle him forever and nothing would stop them.\n- Stohohohop! Stohohohop, I beheheheg! - he shouted in a disheartened way, no longer feeling the sensitivity in his feet and armpits.\n- And why should I stop, especially after your friend Confidence tied me up and tickled me mercilessly? - asked the medical bear with a cheerful smile - I can tickle you as much as I want without any consequences, and that's what I mean. Coochie coo!\nSaying this, she nuzzle noses with the boy and looked into his face as she buried her claws in the prisoner's armpits, scratching up and down and nudging his skin so he would not get used to the tickling sensation. Meanwhile, Cheer gently rubbed her claws between the boy's toes before turning again on the two big toes, tickling up and down.\nThe two prisoners were exhausted by the torture, but they could do nothing to stop the three carebears from continuing their tickling. And really they would not have help from their friends, still kept imprisoned in the Hall of Hearts, listening to the laughter and entreaties of the swordsman and the young Brazilian.\nBut now most of the bears and cousins were visibly no longer bothered by the situation, and it looked like they were actually enjoying themselves at hearing the cries of the two tickles prisoner. And of all those present at the Hall of Hearts, Aqua and Lonesome were certainly the most enthusiastic for the torture of tickling to continue.\n- When can we join Redemption, True and Cheer to tickle Hector Shimmers? - the sea bear asked Noble frowning - You promised that Lonesome and I would give Hector the second lesson about being a member of Care Bear Family.\n- We've even chosen the name for this lesson, \"how to be cheerful and laughing all the time with tickles\" - said the warrior female bear with a little smile - Why can't we just go and tease that little Brazilian?\n- Because the deal was that Trueheart, Cheer and Redemption would tickle Hector and Shimmers twenty-four hours, and it would not be fair for us to get in the way of their fun - said the horse with a small smile - But tomorrow morning the three of us will change places with them, giving them the opportunity to rest a little. Meanwhile, you two are free to go home, after all you have both been very obedient and deserve this award to serve as an example to others...\n- Thank you for trusting us, Noble! - Lonesome said cheerfully.\n- All right, we're going home - Aqua agreed with a rather gloomy look, since he wanted to tickle Hector and make the boy scream with laughter - But don't forget your promise.\n- Do not worry, Aqua, tomorrow you two will have so much fun with our disobedient prisoners - said the patriarch with a wink and a positive signal and allowing the bears to leave the Hall of Hearts before he turned to the other members Care Bear Family - You saw the example of Aqua and Lonesome and how obedient they were, as they did not question the decisions of True and myself. That's how we like to see our cubs act.\nEveryone remained silent, some blushing slightly in shame at the thought that they were not respecting their adoptive parents. This made Noble Heart smile even more, realizing how bears and cousins were docile.\n- I see that some of you seem to regret the way you have acted, and that is very good - he went on quietly - Sometimes a good example is the best way to teach the children how to act. And I see two other good examples in Playful Heart Monkey and Funshine Bear, who have already publicly demonstrated that they understood the reasons that led True Heart and I to act that way with Hector, Shimmers and you all.\n- You can only be kidding in saying they are two good examples! - Tenderheart exclaimed in a surprised tone - They are the most disobedient and jokers members of Care Bear Family!\n- Well... That's true. But not in the present case. That is why I allow you both to go home if you wish.\nThis was a complete surprise to the joker monkey and the playful bear, who only stared at each other as they stood.\n- Thank you for your consideration, Noble Heart - said the first with a smile - I never thought you would consider me an example to others.\n- There's always a first time for everything, even to be an example - the female bear pondered with a wink - And thank you for letting us go home, Noble. You can count on us if you need someone else to tickle Shimmers.\n- Two more sons who make me proud - Noble Heart commented as the two jokers left the Hall of Hearts - I hope those examples serve to encourage them to obey me and True Heart. And if any of you want to confess openly that you're sorry to act the wrong way, and that you're enjoying hearing Hector and Shimmers being tortured, now's the time...\n- But this is not torture, they're laughing nonstop - said Wish Bear, standing up with a smile - Shimmers is certainly having a great time tickling, because it's his favorite joke, and Hector is a healthy kid who deserves all the joy in the world, especially after he has suffered so much. I was silly to think they would suffer from tickling, I'm sorry for that, Noble.\n- I agree with Wish Bear, they likes tickling, and they certainly is not suffering - said Proud Heart quickly - Besides, I can’t accept that Playful is an example for the Care Bear Family while I stand here!\n- I think we've unintentionally mixed up the previous situation that involved Loser and Traitor with which involves Hector and Shimmers - Tenderheart commented without any reticence - Really both deserve to be tickled that way, after all the kid wants to be one of us, and our brother deserves to be stuck this way, after all, he must have a fun punishment for not telling us what he knew about that troublemaker.\n- Hector had commented with Champ... I mean, with Loser he liked to play with tickles - said Treat heart with a smile - And I bet he is loving all these taunts that Cheer and Redemption are doing.\n- Honestly, I love hearing Shimmers laugh - Braveheart said with a wide, excited smile - And I never imagined that a child could be as resilient and bear as many tickles as Hector.\nMost agreed with the feline's statement and soon they were all talking at the same time about their impressions of the case and showing that they did not mind seeing the boy and the swordsman tortured with tickling, which made Noble Heart smile happily.\n- Wait! Listen to me, please! Make silence! - the horse asked kindly, and soon all were quiet - All right, since you seem to have learned your lesson and are enjoying listening to our two prisoner being tickled, I'll make it easier for you. Whoever wants Hector and Shimmers to continue being tickled, even after 24 hours of punishment, who raise your paws.\nImmediately everyone excitedly lifted their paws, except for Grams Bear, Tugs, Hugs, Bright Heart, Goodluck Bear, Share Bear, and Amigo Bear, who were still the only ones who did not agree with what was happening. This made Noble look at them seriously for a few seconds.\n- Though there are still seven discordant opinions, I think you have all learned the lesson, understanding who is in charge of the Kingdom of Caring - said the patriarch slowly, with a faint smile on his lips - So you are all liberated to return to your houses and affairs, including those who voted against the wish of the majority.\nSaying this, he again looked in the direction of Grams Bear, Hugs, Tugs, Bright Heart, Goodluck, Share, and Amigo Bear, who only stared at him in silence, showing concern, disappointment, and sadness in their countenances.\n- Not always the majority makes the right decisions, Noble Heart - the inventor raccoon dared to say - Especially when they are influenced by their leaders.\n- Since I'm in a good mood right now, I'm going to pretend you did not say that - said the horse in an angry tone – But it is good that you and the others who are still a bit rebellious do not make any slips, nor try to rescue Hector and Shimmers, otherwise you will be the next ones to join them.\n- Are you threatening us, Noble Heart? - asked the lucky bear frowning - Just because we have a different opinion of yours?\n- Because you are not yet respecting the decisions of the founders. Therefore, although they are free, you will be watched by the other members of the Care Bear Family to prevent them from committing any act contrary to our customs. Right?\nGoodluck only looked steadily at Noble without saying a single word, before leaving the Hall of Heart with the others, and his heart told him that he needed to do something to help not only Shimmers, but also Champ, Confidence and Hector. And deep down he knew what he needed to do, and he would have all night to choose the right way to act to open the eyes of others.\n*****\nSlowly the sun was setting behind the sea of buildings in New York, its orange rays were blurred by smoke from cars and the reflection of the lights that were beginning to be lit in the buildings. Frank and James watched this scene while they were still in the office, having the last meeting of the day to close the office hour.\n- And according to our Australian subsidiary, we suffered losses in the last quarter due to a strike of dockers in the port of Sydney, which forced us to use the private facilities of Purity Corp. - the vice president was reading the company's weekly report aloud so the old businessman could hear - Finally, McBouth reports that we have closed a deal with Boeing for the firm purchase of three 737-500 aircraft and options for two more , intended for the resumption of operations of San Martin Aviation in the second quarter of 1995.\n- I see you took good care of B & H these last days I was away - Frank commented as the young businessman finished reading - At least I'm sure the company is in good hands when I leave forever. But it's an irony that... At this point in my life and after everything that happened this week, I'm working to restart San Martin Aviation operations... For her, too, 50 years have been lost.\nThough James knew that Frank was an emotional person, he had never seen the old man so sad as now. Certainly something very serious had happened in the Kingdom of Caring to make the old man get out of there ahead of time and consider the last 50 years of his life as lost time.\n- But let's forget about it, there are more cheerful things to say - continued the businessman with a bitter smile and a sad sigh - Is there anything else I need to be told?\n- Yes, Mr. Frank, and has to do with your friends bears and cousins - James said cautiously - This morning I received a visit from brothers Jacob, Thompson and Anna Timberley, along with your assistant Norman Chatplan, wishing to speak to you about San Martin. They are investigating an old family secret, and their clue led them to the island, in addition to indirectly mentioning the existence of the Care Bears and Care Bears Cousins.\nFrank frowned at this, rising to his feet and walking slowly around the office, before standing in front of the window and watching the sky.\n- What exactly are they looking for? - he questioned demonstrating a mixture of concern and discouragement - And what did you do with the four?\n- Nor do they know for sure what they're looking for, they're just following scattered clues that led them to San Martin - the young entrepreneur remarked - But these clues subliminally mention the existence of the bears and cousins. I promised the Timberleys that you would receive them, and they're staying at a hotel on Fifth Avenue. I just did not count...\nJames then fell silent, unable to complete the sentence and say that he did not expect Frank's removal from the Care Bear Family. They were both silent for a moment, until the vice president stood and walked over to the old man, placing a hand on his shoulder.\n- Frank, you know the consideration I have for you and I'm not a gossipy person - he said amiably - But now speaking as a friend, what happened this morning in Care-a-Lot? Why did you come away saying that the last 50 years were a waste of time?\nFrank just lifted his head slowly and looked at James with tears in his eyes and a bitter smile, needing to swallow twice to be able to speak.\n- It was not like I expected... The Care Bear Family... My friends... It was not that way they acted in San Martin... I only saw coarse, stupid, hate... They did not care about me, they only considered me an old intruder - at that point the tears began to flow from the old man's eyes - Champ and Confidence made a mistake, and they were barbarously judged by the others. I tried to defend the two, but Nobleheart and Trueheart... They... I lost 50 years of my life looking for them, to be treated that way! I felt like crap, a criminal, whose only crime was to wish his friends back! They hurt me so much!\nJames bowed his head at this, feeling indignant at the way the old man had been treated by his friends. He could feel the hurt and anger exploding in Frank's heart, and he was worried that it would hurt the old man.\n- I'm sorry, Frank, I did not want to... - the vice-president murmured, feeling his cheeks flush - I did not want to make you suffer any more...\n- Okay, it's not your fault - the old man said, wiping away his tears and giving a deep sigh - I think the biggest culprit of all is myself, because I believed my friendship with the bears and cousins could be revived after so many years away from each other... Time passed and I did not see.\n- I never imagined they would have the courage to treat someone so amoral and sordidly, especially in the case of an old friend. Now I understand your anger and your sorrow...\n- The funny thing is that even though my heart is torn with grief, I still love them. God knows how much I still love and care for all of them! I just wanted to be able to spend the last years of my life next to my best friends... Of the few left over from my times of San Martin...\nAgain the two of them were silent, and Frank had cried again, feeling their feelings destroyed by the attitudes of Noble, Trueheart, and the other Carebears and Care Bears Cousins. For the first time in his life he wished he had not lived to get through it. It was when he felt James hug him and caress him affectionately, like a son comforting his father.\n- No matter what happens, Frank, you can always count on me - said the young businessman with a small smile - Remember that you are not alone, you have me, Fred, Elizabeth, Christie, Jason, Dawson and all of us.\n- Thank you for your consideration, James - said the old man, returning the embrace before looking into his friend's eyes - I'm going to ask you to do something for me when I'm gone, and I've never said that to anyone before.\n- Please, Frank, stop saying these things as if you were going to die...\n- At my present age, it's one of the few certainties I have. And I also want to make sure that you, Fred and the others will make my last wishes, because at least I will have peace in my heart. I just want you to take my body to San Martin, when I die, and that everything written in my will be fulfilled without dispute, strange as it may seem.\n- I hate it when you talk like that - James confessed, rolling his eyes - But okay, I promise I'll fulfill those wishes. Just do not die tonight.\nThe old businessman finally gave a funny laugh at these words.\n- Only God knows what the moment will be, it will be His will - Frank said with a smile - But as long as I'm here, I cherish your friendship and that of others, and I'll always pray for the Care Bear Family to repent of their mistakes.\n- That's the best we have to do - agreed the vice president with a smile, putting the paperwork in his briefcase and heading for the office door - Have a good night, Frank.\n- You too, James - the old man concluded in a friendly tone, being alone in the office and indulging in his own thoughts, staring out into the setting sun in the midst of New York buildings, wondering if he would ever meet his friends bears and cousins again, this time without fights or discussion...\n\n[i][center]Now the distance is too great, for me and for you, the same\nOpening a wound, in our hearts, that will not heal\nFeeling the anger and sadness\nFor no reason you got lost and now\nHope is not part of you\nNow leave it all behind!\nStand up, my friend! Get out of the darkness!\n\nRemember me! Dream with much love\nWe like each other this is so sincere!\nRemember you! A smile of hope!\nThis pain here, does not let me forget...\nForever Friends\n\nThe sky and the sea and the stars\nThey pass over the earth, without noticing\nAs a mystery my strength increases more and more\nEven so, I'm still empty...\nWhen will dusk be over?\nWe've been together forever, everywhere...\nI'm being tested now\nStand up, my friend! Look back!\n\nRemember me! Just for now\nOur paths have been separated\nRemember you! Do not let him take you.\nThis grudge is worthless now...\nForever Friends\n\nPast mistakes will knock me over\nIn the setting sun I see\nMake it strong so that tomorrow we\nYou can continue!\n\nRemember me! Dream with much love\nWe like each other this is so sincere!\nRemember you! A smile of hope!\nThis pain here, does not let me forget...\n\nRemember me! Just for now\nOur paths have been separated\nRemember you! Do not let him take you.\nThis grudge is worthless now...\nForever friends...[/center][/i]\n","writing_bbcode_parsed":"
The Care Bears
The Confidence Secret
3rd Part
Chapter 40


ATTENTION: This chapter contains scenes or subjects that may be disturbing to some people. Read at your own risk.
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Although a clandestine paramilitary group, UGARE had many means of communication and espionage, in addition to its perfect infrastructure hidden in the Amazon forest. And since Klaus had been informed hours before that the situation was becoming conducive to the invasion of the Kingdom of Caring, he was on the premises of the group along with Colonel Fritz, Captain Von and Lieutenant Johann, preparing the invasion team. Dawson was also with them, and for the first time the spy was able to observe in person how the guerrillas were well prepared for war.
At that moment the eagle was alone in his office, watching through the windows the frantic movement of the soldiers to prepare the helicopters and assault troops. That was when he realized that the mirror hung on one of the walls of the room began to sparkle. That mirror had been a gift of No Heart, and the wizard used it to magically communicate with the General when he wanted to. In this way, Klaus positioned himself before the glass, and quickly his reflection was replaced by the dark and mysterious image of the wizard.
- Ah, mein freund No Heart, you finally showed up - said the bird with a wicked smile - It has brought me good news, I suppose...
- "The best you could imagine" - said the wizard in the mirror - "My spell to weaken the Care Bear Family and prevent them from using the Stare is almost over. A few more hours and they will be completely defenseless, without the means to face us or to escape of the Kingdom of Caring".
- Do not underestimate the bears and cousins, my dear No Heart. You and I both know that those colored balls are very cunning...
- "Nothing will go wrong this time, Klaus. They will be caught totally by surprise, and no one will be able to help them. The Kingdom of Caring and its stupid inhabitants will soon be in our hands! How about you, how are preparations going?".
- Fritz has already selected the five hundred men who will take part in the invasion, as well as the attack plan based on the maps that Charles and you provided us - Klaus said calmly, feeling a certain pride in his strike force - The helicopters are already ready for action, just waiting for my signal to take off. Paul will personally lead the first group, which will attack north-west of the Hall of Hearts, while Johann will advance through the Forest of Feelings.
- "They will not have much trouble catching the Care Bear Cousins and other occasional Care Bears in that area" - No Heart commented thoughtfully - "I was hoping that Calvin was present as well, since his son really is in the Kingdom of Caring"...
- I did not even tell Calvin yet, to keep him from wanting to take part in this action, and with some impulsive gesture, put our invasion to waste. But as soon as we rescue Hector, I'll go and talk to him... But what about Frank?
- "Frank Heartom left yesterday morning, shortly before the expulsion of Champ and Confidence" - said the wizard quickly - "None of them will be a problem, since Frank has fought with the Care Bear Family, while the two outcasts will never be able to return to the Kingdom of Caring or use their Stare".
Klaus closed his face a little when he heard that Frank was no longer in the Care-a-Lot. He really wanted his old enemy were there to see him triumph over the Care Bear Family and end a war begun 50 years earlier.
- Well, let it be so then - the General said with a sigh - The helicopters will leave at six o'clock in the morning, and they must be at the meeting point an hour later. I ask you to let me know if anything happens.
- "As you wish, General Klaus" - concluded No Heart with a giggle before his image disappeared from the mirror, and the reflection of the bird reappeared.
- Yes, tomorrow will be the big day - Klaus murmured, feeling a savage joy in his chest, again watching the movements of his troops through the window, as Dawson headed for the officers' bathroom.
Quickly the spy went to the toilet, locking the door behind him. Looking around, he made sure that there were no cameras and that he could not even be watched, then pulling a cell phone from the back of his shirt that he used it to communicate with Frank and Jason in emergency situations. He needed to tell his friends what was happening before it was too late. But as soon as he turned it on, he received a low battery warning, not to mention that there was no satellite signal in that area.
- Damn it - Dawson murmured, clenching his fists of irritation when he realized he could not call the old businessman - And now what do I do?
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In all his life, Hector had never suffered as much as in those last days living in the Kingdom of Caring. In addition to the sadness of seeing his two best friends expelled from the Care Bear Family, he still had to endure all those torturous and ruthless tickles that Redemption and Cheer imposed upon him. His lips were dry with laughter as he sweated from head to toe.
- Nohohoho, plehehehease, hahahave mehehehercy, I cahahahan nohohohot behehehear it! - the boy shouted shaking his head from side to side and laughing wildly, feeling his body more sensitive than ever. His feet and armpits were red as his face began to turn purple from the effort.
- Yes, you can bear hahaha! - Redemption sneered cheerfully, opening a wide smile as he stared into the boy's face, continuing to scratch his armpits up and down.
Cheer was smiling happily as she tickled his feet up and down knowing that the prisoner could not move his toes at all, no matter how hard he tried. She continued to scrape her claws into the soles and toes of his feet intentionally, knowing that it would make him laugh even more.
- Stohohohop! Plehehehease hehehelp! - Shimmers screamed through the laughs, trying to pull his legs and swing his arms back violently backwards because the tickles in his feet were unbearable and his armpits were even more sensitive, but he was unable to flee, and could only continue dancing in his restraints from side to side.
- Ah, you're such a disobedient little cub... - said Trueheart with a giggle, rubbing silently the bear's underarms, while the mechanical hands tickled his feet continuously by dividing the attention between his soles and his toes and leaving no stitches of the feet without being tickled - I will not stop tickling you until you learn to respect your Mama.
Saying this, she nuzzle noses with Shimmers, whose cheeks flushed.
- Stohohohop, I'm tihihihired! My feheheheet huhuhurt! - Hector tried desperately to curl his toes as he shook his head from side to side.
Redemption cheerfully tickled his arms up and down, nuzzling nose with the Brazilian boy hoping he would try to resist as before. Already Cheer now tickled the top and front of his toes to see how he would react.
- Nohohoho, Mahahahama, I'm sohohohorry, I am nehehehever gohohohoing to disohohohobey yohohohou! Stohohohop, plehehehease! - Shimmers pleaded when his toes were quickly tickled by mechanical hands, and he was desperately trying to free himself from his restraints, but his words could hardly be understood because of the laughter.
- Plehehehease stohohohop! I cahahahan nohohohot stahahahand it ahahanymohohore! - Hector shouted laughing, shaking his head from side to side, feeling his face red from exhaustion and teasing - My feheheheet! Stohohohop, Cheer! Leheheheave my feheheheet alohohohone!
- Never, my little boy, I'll tickle your feet forever. Coochie coo - said the pink bear, scratching the top of the big toes and quickly rubbing the prisoner's soles to keep them aware.
- Why? I dihihihid nohohohot do ahahanythihihing wrohohohong! Plehehehease hahahave mehehehercy! My chehehest huhuhurts!
- Because you're a cute kid and we like to hear your laughter - Redemption explained with a malicious wink, scratching the center of Hector's armpits and nuzzling noses at them provocatively - And you still do not look really exhausted, besides being a very strong and athletic kid. So we'll continue to tickle you.
- Nohohoho, plehehehease, stohohohop! I beheheheg yohohohou tohohohoo, Truhuhuhue! Plehehehease, mehehehercy! - Shimmers stammered as his feet shifted improperly, managing to move lightly his toes but unable to curl them as he laughed impotently in the presence of the matriarch bear.
- You're laughing, and you're already doing everything I want - she said, nuzzling noses with the swordsman, pausing for a few moments to take off the gloves she was wearing, putting on other special gloves, full of short, soft bristles in her palms - I've never worn those gloves, and I'll try them on with you, my dear cub.
Saying this, she began to rub the bristles under Shimmers' arms, while the mechanical hands gave all possible attention to the toes, as well as the heart cushions of the heels. The bear looked at True with concern as he felt that his furry feet were held hostage by mechanical hands. He melted in the face of the provocations of his adoptive mother, and he was enjoying it all, for he knew his adoptive mother and father loved him and would never drive him out of the Kingdom of Caring, preferring to make him suffer in that provocative way than have him far away.
- I wihihihill alwahahahays be yohohohour cub! - the swordsman confessed in a kind way, looking deeply at True before fighting again to move his feet, closing his eyes and trying to resist laughing - Mahahahama! Nohohoho, stohohohop tihihihickling mehehehe!
- No way, my dear cub, you need to keep laughing, after all all the little bears should laugh a lot when they are tickled by their parents - she said sweetly, continuing to rub her hands under the bear's armpits, making circles from top to bottom and allowing the bristles to tickle at all points - Besides, I think you're a lot pretty when you're laughing, even more so than Hector, so I will not stop tickling you.
Shimmers loved being called prettier than Hector, as he felt the mechanical hands continue to rub his feet starting to release massage oil, to make his soles even more sensitive. His toes were individually tickled in front and sides, while other hands rubbed the soles with open fingers.
- Stohohohop! I'm vehehehery tihihihired! - Hector shouted desperately, trying to break his restraints in the face of all those endless tickles, feeling ashamed of Redemption's attention - Stohohohop thahahahat, Rehehedemptihihion! Leheheheave mehehehe in peheheheace! Stahahahap!
- Never, my cute little Brazilian - declared the medical bear maliciously, licking the tears from Hector's face and scratching beneath his arms quickly - You are my prisoner, and I will torture you with ticklishness forever.
- And your feet will never again tread on the ground, for they will be available for me to ticklish them forever - said Cheer Bear maliciously, using the claws to scratch the soles up and down quickly, before heading back to the big toes.
- Nohohoho, plehehehease, I cahahahan nohohohot breheheheathe! - Shimmers begged to close his lips and giggling silently for three seconds, before sucking in the air again, feeling the tears stream down his sweaty and blushed face - Plehehehease Truhuhuhue!
- Coochie coo, my little bear feels ticklish - True said with a broad smile on her lips, scratching the swordsman's chin before tickling his armpits up and down again, amused by her son's desperate expression - I promise this will be a very fun day and you will laugh a lot. Your laughter is so strong and beautiful... Maybe I'll keep you here forever, along with Hector. What do you two think?
- Nohohohohot! - the two answered desperately in unison, trying to get rid of their restraints.
- Oh, why not? It will be such fun to tickle your feet mercilessly for as long as I want - Cheer said with a grin, scratching all of Hector's toes.
- And you're not really hurting - said True with a wicked wink - You guys are laughing amusingly, and I bet you love all that attention.
- Stohohohop Mahahahama! Plehehehease, nohohoho! - the swordsman begged, shaking his head in protest, trying to move his toes and shrug his arms from side to side desperately trying to flee from her hands tickling, unsuccessfully. He also felt the face growing more and more red, especially when the matriarch nuzzle noses with him and treated him like a cub.
- Oh, my little bear does not want to stay here forever with my little boy - True Heart teased as she scrubbed even faster the bear's underarms, paying special attention to the armpit dimples - You two are so cute... But you are more, Shimmers.
Hector was very frightened at those words of True. After all, without the presence of Champ, Confidence or Frank, he knew he was literally in the hands of Redemption and Cheer, and that no one would help him. The two carebears could tickle him forever and nothing would stop them.
- Stohohohop! Stohohohop, I beheheheg! - he shouted in a disheartened way, no longer feeling the sensitivity in his feet and armpits.
- And why should I stop, especially after your friend Confidence tied me up and tickled me mercilessly? - asked the medical bear with a cheerful smile - I can tickle you as much as I want without any consequences, and that's what I mean. Coochie coo!
Saying this, she nuzzle noses with the boy and looked into his face as she buried her claws in the prisoner's armpits, scratching up and down and nudging his skin so he would not get used to the tickling sensation. Meanwhile, Cheer gently rubbed her claws between the boy's toes before turning again on the two big toes, tickling up and down.
The two prisoners were exhausted by the torture, but they could do nothing to stop the three carebears from continuing their tickling. And really they would not have help from their friends, still kept imprisoned in the Hall of Hearts, listening to the laughter and entreaties of the swordsman and the young Brazilian.
But now most of the bears and cousins were visibly no longer bothered by the situation, and it looked like they were actually enjoying themselves at hearing the cries of the two tickles prisoner. And of all those present at the Hall of Hearts, Aqua and Lonesome were certainly the most enthusiastic for the torture of tickling to continue.
- When can we join Redemption, True and Cheer to tickle Hector Shimmers? - the sea bear asked Noble frowning - You promised that Lonesome and I would give Hector the second lesson about being a member of Care Bear Family.
- We've even chosen the name for this lesson, "how to be cheerful and laughing all the time with tickles" - said the warrior female bear with a little smile - Why can't we just go and tease that little Brazilian?
- Because the deal was that Trueheart, Cheer and Redemption would tickle Hector and Shimmers twenty-four hours, and it would not be fair for us to get in the way of their fun - said the horse with a small smile - But tomorrow morning the three of us will change places with them, giving them the opportunity to rest a little. Meanwhile, you two are free to go home, after all you have both been very obedient and deserve this award to serve as an example to others...
- Thank you for trusting us, Noble! - Lonesome said cheerfully.
- All right, we're going home - Aqua agreed with a rather gloomy look, since he wanted to tickle Hector and make the boy scream with laughter - But don't forget your promise.
- Do not worry, Aqua, tomorrow you two will have so much fun with our disobedient prisoners - said the patriarch with a wink and a positive signal and allowing the bears to leave the Hall of Hearts before he turned to the other members Care Bear Family - You saw the example of Aqua and Lonesome and how obedient they were, as they did not question the decisions of True and myself. That's how we like to see our cubs act.
Everyone remained silent, some blushing slightly in shame at the thought that they were not respecting their adoptive parents. This made Noble Heart smile even more, realizing how bears and cousins were docile.
- I see that some of you seem to regret the way you have acted, and that is very good - he went on quietly - Sometimes a good example is the best way to teach the children how to act. And I see two other good examples in Playful Heart Monkey and Funshine Bear, who have already publicly demonstrated that they understood the reasons that led True Heart and I to act that way with Hector, Shimmers and you all.
- You can only be kidding in saying they are two good examples! - Tenderheart exclaimed in a surprised tone - They are the most disobedient and jokers members of Care Bear Family!
- Well... That's true. But not in the present case. That is why I allow you both to go home if you wish.
This was a complete surprise to the joker monkey and the playful bear, who only stared at each other as they stood.
- Thank you for your consideration, Noble Heart - said the first with a smile - I never thought you would consider me an example to others.
- There's always a first time for everything, even to be an example - the female bear pondered with a wink - And thank you for letting us go home, Noble. You can count on us if you need someone else to tickle Shimmers.
- Two more sons who make me proud - Noble Heart commented as the two jokers left the Hall of Hearts - I hope those examples serve to encourage them to obey me and True Heart. And if any of you want to confess openly that you're sorry to act the wrong way, and that you're enjoying hearing Hector and Shimmers being tortured, now's the time...
- But this is not torture, they're laughing nonstop - said Wish Bear, standing up with a smile - Shimmers is certainly having a great time tickling, because it's his favorite joke, and Hector is a healthy kid who deserves all the joy in the world, especially after he has suffered so much. I was silly to think they would suffer from tickling, I'm sorry for that, Noble.
- I agree with Wish Bear, they likes tickling, and they certainly is not suffering - said Proud Heart quickly - Besides, I can’t accept that Playful is an example for the Care Bear Family while I stand here!
- I think we've unintentionally mixed up the previous situation that involved Loser and Traitor with which involves Hector and Shimmers - Tenderheart commented without any reticence - Really both deserve to be tickled that way, after all the kid wants to be one of us, and our brother deserves to be stuck this way, after all, he must have a fun punishment for not telling us what he knew about that troublemaker.
- Hector had commented with Champ... I mean, with Loser he liked to play with tickles - said Treat heart with a smile - And I bet he is loving all these taunts that Cheer and Redemption are doing.
- Honestly, I love hearing Shimmers laugh - Braveheart said with a wide, excited smile - And I never imagined that a child could be as resilient and bear as many tickles as Hector.
Most agreed with the feline's statement and soon they were all talking at the same time about their impressions of the case and showing that they did not mind seeing the boy and the swordsman tortured with tickling, which made Noble Heart smile happily.
- Wait! Listen to me, please! Make silence! - the horse asked kindly, and soon all were quiet - All right, since you seem to have learned your lesson and are enjoying listening to our two prisoner being tickled, I'll make it easier for you. Whoever wants Hector and Shimmers to continue being tickled, even after 24 hours of punishment, who raise your paws.
Immediately everyone excitedly lifted their paws, except for Grams Bear, Tugs, Hugs, Bright Heart, Goodluck Bear, Share Bear, and Amigo Bear, who were still the only ones who did not agree with what was happening. This made Noble look at them seriously for a few seconds.
- Though there are still seven discordant opinions, I think you have all learned the lesson, understanding who is in charge of the Kingdom of Caring - said the patriarch slowly, with a faint smile on his lips - So you are all liberated to return to your houses and affairs, including those who voted against the wish of the majority.
Saying this, he again looked in the direction of Grams Bear, Hugs, Tugs, Bright Heart, Goodluck, Share, and Amigo Bear, who only stared at him in silence, showing concern, disappointment, and sadness in their countenances.
- Not always the majority makes the right decisions, Noble Heart - the inventor raccoon dared to say - Especially when they are influenced by their leaders.
- Since I'm in a good mood right now, I'm going to pretend you did not say that - said the horse in an angry tone – But it is good that you and the others who are still a bit rebellious do not make any slips, nor try to rescue Hector and Shimmers, otherwise you will be the next ones to join them.
- Are you threatening us, Noble Heart? - asked the lucky bear frowning - Just because we have a different opinion of yours?
- Because you are not yet respecting the decisions of the founders. Therefore, although they are free, you will be watched by the other members of the Care Bear Family to prevent them from committing any act contrary to our customs. Right?
Goodluck only looked steadily at Noble without saying a single word, before leaving the Hall of Heart with the others, and his heart told him that he needed to do something to help not only Shimmers, but also Champ, Confidence and Hector. And deep down he knew what he needed to do, and he would have all night to choose the right way to act to open the eyes of others.
*****
Slowly the sun was setting behind the sea of buildings in New York, its orange rays were blurred by smoke from cars and the reflection of the lights that were beginning to be lit in the buildings. Frank and James watched this scene while they were still in the office, having the last meeting of the day to close the office hour.
- And according to our Australian subsidiary, we suffered losses in the last quarter due to a strike of dockers in the port of Sydney, which forced us to use the private facilities of Purity Corp. - the vice president was reading the company's weekly report aloud so the old businessman could hear - Finally, McBouth reports that we have closed a deal with Boeing for the firm purchase of three 737-500 aircraft and options for two more , intended for the resumption of operations of San Martin Aviation in the second quarter of 1995.
- I see you took good care of B & H these last days I was away - Frank commented as the young businessman finished reading - At least I'm sure the company is in good hands when I leave forever. But it's an irony that... At this point in my life and after everything that happened this week, I'm working to restart San Martin Aviation operations... For her, too, 50 years have been lost.
Though James knew that Frank was an emotional person, he had never seen the old man so sad as now. Certainly something very serious had happened in the Kingdom of Caring to make the old man get out of there ahead of time and consider the last 50 years of his life as lost time.
- But let's forget about it, there are more cheerful things to say - continued the businessman with a bitter smile and a sad sigh - Is there anything else I need to be told?
- Yes, Mr. Frank, and has to do with your friends bears and cousins -  James said cautiously - This morning I received a visit from brothers Jacob, Thompson and Anna Timberley, along with your assistant Norman Chatplan, wishing to speak to you about San Martin. They are investigating an old family secret, and their clue led them to the island, in addition to indirectly mentioning the existence of the Care Bears and Care Bears Cousins.
Frank frowned at this, rising to his feet and walking slowly around the office, before standing in front of the window and watching the sky.
- What exactly are they looking for? - he questioned demonstrating a mixture of concern and discouragement - And what did you do with the four?
- Nor do they know for sure what they're looking for, they're just following scattered clues that led them to San Martin - the young entrepreneur remarked - But these clues subliminally mention the existence of the bears and cousins. I promised the Timberleys that you would receive them, and they're staying at a hotel on Fifth Avenue. I just did not count...
James then fell silent, unable to complete the sentence and say that he did not expect Frank's removal from the Care Bear Family. They were both silent for a moment, until the vice president stood and walked over to the old man, placing a hand on his shoulder.
- Frank, you know the consideration I have for you and I'm not a gossipy person - he said amiably - But now speaking as a friend, what happened this morning in Care-a-Lot? Why did you come away saying that the last 50 years were a waste of time?
Frank just lifted his head slowly and looked at James with tears in his eyes and a bitter smile, needing to swallow twice to be able to speak.
- It was not like I expected... The Care Bear Family... My friends... It was not that way they acted in San Martin... I only saw coarse, stupid, hate... They did not care about me, they only considered me an old intruder - at that point the tears began to flow from the old man's eyes - Champ and Confidence made a mistake, and they were barbarously judged by the others. I tried to defend the two, but Nobleheart and Trueheart... They... I lost 50 years of my life looking for them, to be treated that way! I felt like crap, a criminal, whose only crime was to wish his friends back! They hurt me so much!
James bowed his head at this, feeling indignant at the way the old man had been treated by his friends. He could feel the hurt and anger exploding in Frank's heart, and he was worried that it would hurt the old man.
- I'm sorry, Frank, I did not want to... - the vice-president murmured, feeling his cheeks flush - I did not want to make you suffer any more...
- Okay, it's not your fault - the old man said, wiping away his tears and giving a deep sigh - I think the biggest culprit of all is myself, because I believed my friendship with the bears and cousins could be revived after so many years away from each other... Time passed and I did not see.
- I never imagined they would have the courage to treat someone so amoral and sordidly, especially in the case of an old friend. Now I understand your anger and your sorrow...
- The funny thing is that even though my heart is torn with grief, I still love them. God knows how much I still love and care for all of them! I just wanted to be able to spend the last years of my life next to my best friends... Of the few left over from my times of San Martin...
Again the two of them were silent, and Frank had cried again, feeling their feelings destroyed by the attitudes of Noble, Trueheart, and the other Carebears and Care Bears Cousins. For the first time in his life he wished he had not lived to get through it. It was when he felt James hug him and caress him affectionately, like a son comforting his father.
- No matter what happens, Frank, you can always count on me - said the young businessman with a small smile - Remember that you are not alone, you have me, Fred, Elizabeth, Christie, Jason, Dawson and all of us.
- Thank you for your consideration, James - said the old man, returning the embrace before looking into his friend's eyes - I'm going to ask you to do something for me when I'm gone, and I've never said that to anyone before.
- Please, Frank, stop saying these things as if you were going to die...
- At my present age, it's one of the few certainties I have. And I also want to make sure that you, Fred and the others will make my last wishes, because at least I will have peace in my heart. I just want you to take my body to San Martin, when I die, and that everything written in my will be fulfilled without dispute, strange as it may seem.
- I hate it when you talk like that - James confessed, rolling his eyes - But okay, I promise I'll fulfill those wishes. Just do not die tonight.
The old businessman finally gave a funny laugh at these words.
- Only God knows what the moment will be, it will be His will - Frank said with a smile - But as long as I'm here, I cherish your friendship and that of others, and I'll always pray for the Care Bear Family to repent of their mistakes.
- That's the best we have to do - agreed the vice president with a smile, putting the paperwork in his briefcase and heading for the office door - Have a good night, Frank.
- You too, James - the old man concluded in a friendly tone, being alone in the office and indulging in his own thoughts, staring out into the setting sun in the midst of New York buildings, wondering if he would ever meet his friends bears and cousins again, this time without fights or discussion...

Now the distance is too great, for me and for you, the same
Opening a wound, in our hearts, that will not heal
Feeling the anger and sadness
For no reason you got lost and now
Hope is not part of you
Now leave it all behind!
Stand up, my friend! Get out of the darkness!

Remember me! Dream with much love
We like each other this is so sincere!
Remember you! A smile of hope!
This pain here, does not let me forget...
Forever Friends

The sky and the sea and the stars
They pass over the earth, without noticing
As a mystery my strength increases more and more
Even so, I'm still empty...
When will dusk be over?
We've been together forever, everywhere...
I'm being tested now
Stand up, my friend! Look back!

Remember me! Just for now
Our paths have been separated
Remember you! Do not let him take you.
This grudge is worthless now...
Forever Friends

Past mistakes will knock me over
In the setting sun I see
Make it strong so that tomorrow we
You can continue!

Remember me! Dream with much love
We like each other this is so sincere!
Remember you! A smile of hope!
This pain here, does not let me forget...

Remember me! Just for now
Our paths have been separated
Remember you! Do not let him take you.
This grudge is worthless now...
Forever friends...

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