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I don't want to disturb you or your mother, if you have any commitments we can talk at another time...\n- No, Mom only works at home and we're not going out today.\n- Very well, so I think I can be frank with you - said the female bear with a wide smile on her lips, showing a paper sheet to Lionel - You remember this quiz, don't you?\nThe boy quickly ran his eyes over the sheet he had filled out. It was a questionnaire with ten questions that the teacher had asked at the beginning of the class, unrelated to the school, but just to get to know the students better.\n- Of course, teacher - replied the boy with a curious look - Did I answer something wrong?\n- No, no! You answered all right - Sofia said in a friendly tone - I was just curious about some of your answers and I wanted to understand better about it. For example, I asked “do you have friends”, and you answered yes, Mario, Edgar, Dad and Mom. But when I asked “do you visit your friends to play with them, or do they visit you to play with you”, you said no. I also asked “you play barefoot and why”, and you just replied “no, because I don't like it”. And I also asked “do you feel ticklish and where”, and you just said yes.\n- And why do you want to know these things, teacher? - Asked the boy with a slightly furrowed brow and clearly defensive - I do not think this is something normal for a teacher to ask students.\n- It's really not normal for a teacher to ask her students this, but I did it because I want to be more than just a teacher for you, but also a friend. And friends have to get to know each other better – the teacher replied in a sweet tone – I'm going to be very frank now, Lionel. Why are you so lonely? I mean, I see you even talk a little bit with Edgar and Mario, but you're so quiet, I don't see you playing at recess... And with the answers you get on the quiz, I was even more curious to know your reasons.\n- I just like to study, teacher – said the boy a little shyly, still defensive – I don't like it when other children start playing or talking in the classroom. And I don't like it when Trevor and Elias disrespect you. Not to mention that they keep teasing me all the time, calling me a whale, making fun of me, saying I'm a fool...\n- Well, thanks for not liking to see students disrespect me, I appreciate that Lionel. And I'm sorry to see you being teased by the other kids, like Trevor, Elias, Anita and Sarah did today when they started imitating your gestures. This really isn't fun... Just as it's not nice to yell in the middle of class...\nThe boy felt his cheeks blush at the last sentence, as he had reacted to the provocation by shouting at the four to stop. Sofia hadn't said anything at the time of the incident, although she kept looking at the fat boy in surprise for a few moments before going back to writing on the blackboard. Now he understood why the teacher had asked to talk to him after class.\n- II-I'm sorry for disturbing the class, teacher... - Lionel stuttered embarrassed, not daring to face the bear - I didn't want to do that, but I can't stand being provoked... They do it every day since the first series...\n- It's all right, Lionel – said the female bear in an affectionate tone, holding the boy's hand – But next time, instead of screaming, let me resolve the situation. Do you trust me?\nThat question made the boy a little embarrassed, as a teacher had never come to him to speak as a friend. He was always considered the weird one, the crazy one of the class, and they even said he was autistic. It was the first time anyone had spoken to him in that friendly tone, and the first time he had felt willing to talk about that subject that was sensitive to him as well.\n- I trust, teacher - he replied a little hesitantly.\n- Very well, I'm happy with that - declared the bear with a smile - I'm still your teacher, but you can consider me your friend from today, and a friend for life. I will make others respect you, and I promise you will have many friends. He is well?\n- Yes.\n- So you're excused, Lionel. Until Monday, and enjoy the weekend!\n- See you Monday, teacher Sofia... - said the boy with a small smile on his lips, which made the bear very happy. Quickly she packed up her things, locked the classroom door, chatted with the other teachers in the break room, ended her shift and went out to visit a friend and former student, who now worked at the town hall in the small town.\nThe sun was already setting when the female bear finally made her way home. Although St Libory was a very small and peaceful town, and the streets were well lit, there were lots of vacant lots along the way to Heartomville, and the young teacher didn't like to walk around these places alone at night for fear of being mugged. The county police had been having trouble for a few months now with a group of Sparta teenagers who practiced armed robbery in nearby towns and villages, and Architect had almost been mugged a week earlier, if not for the fact that Hunter was along with her and threaten the attackers with a revolver.\nThis had happened right in the area where there was a small wood, south of town, and right at the entrance to Heartomville. As she passed the last houses before reaching this spot, the bear quickened her pace, looking around cautiously, until she made a curve in the road. At this point, Sofia breathed a sigh of relief when she saw the lights of her house and friends, when she suddenly came across something that made her blood run cold. On the ground, there were some marks of blood, as if someone injured had crawled there from inside the woods.\n- But what is this? – she exclaimed, swallowing hard, walking slowly down the road, seeing the bloodstains on the pavement towards Heartomville, until she noticed something dark fallen in the middle of the bushes on the shoulder, which made her scream and start running – Arghh! Dad! Mom! Help!\nHunter was calmly reading the newspaper, while Intellectual cleaned the house, especially the bookcase where her husband displayed some relics from his time as a soldier, such as the medal he had received from the government for his bravery in defending a species that was not his own. But what bothered her most was the old hunting rifle and 18th-century carabiner that were displayed there, which made the bear roll her eyes.\n- I should throw these things away… - she muttered with a sigh.\n- I heard very well, my dear - said the bear in a provocative tone - If you throw away my carabiner, I'll throw away your Shakespeare collection.\n- Don't even think about doing that, Hunter! - shouted the writer, crossing her arms - My books are at least useful for something, while your weapons are not!\nThe old soldier chuckled as he adjusted his reading glasses. That was a recurrent discussion between them, since Intellectual was a pacifist by nature and hated having so many guns in the house, while Hunter considered the right to self-defense above all, not to mention that he liked to collect revolvers and pistols. But although there was this point of conflict, the couple loved and respected each other a lot, despite always trying to provoke the other for their choices.\n- Maybe my guns really aren't as useful as books - he began in a mischievous tone, looking at his wife over his shoulder - And your Shakespeare collection, what does it do?\n- It allows people to read, become more educated and cultured, and that no more unwanted individuals appear for you to use your weapons - replied the female bear with a slightly frown, still with her arms crossed, before giving a defeated sigh – Okay, I promise I won't throw your carabiner away, even though I hate it on the living room wall...\n- Just as I hate the musty smell of those Shakespeare books in our room - Hunter said with a wink - How about we make a deal? I keep the carabiner in the basement, and you keep those books in the library. Accepted?\nHowever, Intellectual did not have time to respond to her husband, as they both heard screams in the street, and recognized their daughter's desperate voice. A second later, the door opened, Sofia rushed in, pale and with a terrified look in her eyes.\n- Dad! Mom! - She shouted hugging them both, shaking from head to toe.\n- Sofia! Sofia! Calm down! – said the soldier bear, trying to console the teacher – What happened? Everything is fine with you? Did someone try to harm you?\n- You look like you saw a ghost! What was there? - Asked the bear writer in a distressed tone - It's all right now, daughter! Tell us what happened!\nThe screams quickly attracted the neighbors' attention, and soon Caretaker, Intense, Cosmo, Dashing, Books, Detailed and Internum were standing outside the Young's door, worried about what had happened to Sofia.\n- It's all right? – asked the tabby cat – We heard screams in the street...\n- Did something happen to Sofia? – asked the nurse bear with a worried air – Can we help?\n- We still don't know, our daughter is in shock! – Intellectual replied, giving a few comforting pats on the back of her daughter, who was crying with fear – It's okay now, don't worry my little one... Tell us what happened...\nIt took a few moments, but the teacher bear began to calm down, swallowing twice and shivering from head to toe.\n- There's a wounded bear in the undergrowth! – she said, indicating the direction of the road – I saw blood trails… And then something thrown in the bushes… And when I got closer, I saw it was a bear…\n- Heavens! It could be one of our friends! - yelled Caretaker in a worried tone, as he didn't know if all the bears and cousins were home - We'd better go check it out! Come with me, Dashing and Cosmo! You too, Hunter!\n- Of course, I'm just going to get my gun – replied the old soldier, running into the house and returning a second later with the same carabiner that was on the bookcase in the living room – After all, books don't shoot towards criminals...\nThe writer bear rolled her eyes, still hugging her daughter, while her husband and the three cats ran in the direction indicated by the teacher. Sparkling, Intense and Looter joined them, while Detailed and Internum rushed to warn the others and ask them to stay home, especially Mother and the cubs.\nFollowing the road, in a few minutes the group of bears and cousins found the place where Sofia had dropped her things on the ground and started to run. There really were blood marks on the ground, and they could see something massive thrown into the undergrowth. Caretaker pulled his flashlight out of his pocket and cautiously lit the area, all of which saw a dark orange furred bear, unclothed, lying on his stomach. There was a nasty cut on his head, and blood was running through it.\nImmediately Intense walked over and placed her paw carefully on the stranger's neck, feeling the faint pulse and seeing his back rise and fall slowly with each breath.\n- He is alive! – exclaimed the nurse, looking at the others – Quick, we need to get him out of here. Help me untangle him, Caretaker.\nWhen the feline firefighter, aided by his astronomer brother-in-law, turned the unconscious bear onto its back, Looter gasped in surprise as he recognized that heart-shaped symbol of a closed padlock on his belly.\n- Secret! - He exclaimed openmouthed.\n- Do you know him? - Sparkling questioned looking at the light blue bear.\n- Yes! He's Secret Bear, he's a Care Bear, he used to live with us at Kingdom of Caring! Heavens, how did he get here? And why is he so hurt?\n- Our biggest concern now is just to help him recover - said Intense examining the cut on the head of the injured bear - He lost a lot of blood, and his extremities are cold!\n- Let's take the bear to my house, there you can take better care of him - suggested Hunter firmly - Books, go back there and tell my wife, my daughter and our friends, so they don't get scared.\nAs the literary bear raced back to Heartomville, Sparkling, Cosmo, Looter and Hunter carefully erected Secret, with the help and recommendations of Intense and Caretaker, quickly taking the wounded bear to the old soldier's house. At this time almost all the villagers were already gathered there, with the exception of Mother, Internum and the cubs. Intellectual, Peachy, Sofia, and Idealist were already preparing the bed for the stranger in the guest room, while Architect and Detailed brought in the nurse's and fireman's first-aid kits.\nAs soon as the group arrived, they quickly took the wounded man to the bedroom, placing him comfortably on the bed. Then everyone was shooed away by Intense and Caretaker so that they could both examine their patient in peace. While most waited anxiously in the Hunter and Intellectual room, Looter went to find Joyful, who was in the garden beside Sakura, Rosie, Worker, Diligent and Tricks. He really didn't know how to tell his wife the big news.\n- Honey, we need to talk… - he started in a hesitant tone, holding the pink bear's hands, but she quickly cut him off.\n- I saw who it is, dear – she opened a hopeful and worried smile – Did he come to get us? Was he also attacked by No Heart? Will we finally come home?!?\n- I don't know, I don't know... We'll have to wait for him to recover first, and then he can answer that. Heavens, I'm so happy!\n- Hey! What are you two talking about? - asked Worker with a frown - Are you two happy that bear is hurt?\n- Of course not, Worker! – Looter replied quickly – We are happy because he is our childhood friend, he is Secret Bear!\n- And he can take us to the Kingdom of Caring - Joyful continued in a hopeful tone, her eyes shining like stars - And then we will find our lost friends and relatives again!\nFor a few seconds everyone was silent, until Diligent grabbed the pale pink bear's hand with tears in her eyes.\n- You mean that through this bear, I'll be able to meet my brother Champ?!? – she exclaimed emotionally – Heavens, this is wonderful!\n- I can't believe it… - Rosie muttered feeling shocked with happiness upon hearing that revelation - We need to tell our friends! They also need to know about this news!\n- Of course, I bet everyone will be very happy! – Tricks agreed, because even if he didn't have someone waiting for him at Kingdom of Caring, he would still be happy to see all his friends reunited with their children and relatives.\n- I'll tell Idealist and Peachy - Sakura said, entering the house.\n- And I'll tell Mother and Internum - commented Diligent, running towards the house of the cat and the raccoon.\n- Come with me darling, let's talk to the others, they'll be thrilled with the news - Rosie said, pulling Worker by the arm into Hunter's house.\nOnly Joyful and Looter stayed behind, hugging each other in emotion and feeling all their hopes renewed.\n- Honey... We're going to see our children again! – Joyful said without holding back the tears – We will be able to see and live with our children!...\nLooter didn't even respond, so emotional was he. But despite all this happiness, they knew that Secret needed to recover and tell what he was doing there, to later help his friends find their children, and take the other residents of Heartomville to the Kingdom of Caring.\n*****\n- Ein Toast, meine Kameraden (Cheers, my comrades)! – Klaus said enthusiastically, raising his wine glass and looking at the others gathered there – Thanks to good planning, our action was a success, and we can celebrate our first victory!\nAll present toasted along with the bird, although not all showed the same enthusiasm. There were gathered, in addition to the eagle, General Schopis, Colonel Paulo, Dawson, No Heart, Charles, Doctor Fright, Sour Sam and all the other surviving members of the former Villain Alliance, and these were the ones who were most reluctant to celebrate that achievement.\n- Really your invasion plan worked better than I even imagined – the wizard agreed thoughtfully, with red eyes half closed in the shadow of his hood – But it was not a complete success, after all several bears and cousins managed to escape, including the most powerful ones.\n- No Heart is right, we couldn't have missed the chance to capture Shimmeringstar Bear and his magical friends - said Charles with a frown - We must find a way to locate and neutralize the fugitives, before they start causing us problems.\n- As much as you two are trying to spoil my good mood on this wonderful night, I must warn you that this is useless – the General said with a sarcastic look – Captain Johann has deployed a hundred men and two helicopters to search the Kingdom of Caring, and Fritz will send an expedition to Paradise Valley as soon as our troops and operations centers are ready.\n- At least those two idiot pandas will be in our hands when that happens... - muttered Doctor Fright looking at his long black nails - But I agree with No Heart and with Professor Cold Heart...\n- Charles! My name is Charles! – the evil businessman interrupted dryly – This is my new identity since Shimmers destroyed my castle, and I had to focus on the Midletown Company to finance our projects.\n- Thank you for reminding me of that, Charles, I promise I won't forget it anymore - said the bat man in a mocking tone, narrowing his gaze in the direction of Cold Heart - But as I said, I agree with you and your brother, we have to Capture Shimmers and the other fugitives soon so they don't cause us any more trouble.\nKlaus just rolled his eyes and, holding his wineglass in his hand, leaned back in the chair that belonged to Noble Heart at the Care Bear Family conference table. The bird stared at the wall, covered with hearts and colorful ornaments, savoring how sweet the taste of his revenge against the bears and cousins was, when suddenly Fritz approached with a worried expression and touched on the General's shoulder.\n- Mein Hërr, there is someone out there who wants to see you... - said the Colonel reluctantly - He said it is your twin brother.\nHearing this, the eagle turned palely toward the commando, before rolling his eyes and giving an irritated sigh.\n- Scheiße… - he muttered giving a sigh to control himself – I just needed that to end my day…\n- Twin brother? - Charles questioned, frowning - What is this twin brother story, Klaus? You never told us you had a brother!\n- He's just an idiot who says he's my brother, because he knows I don't like this joke. Fritz, tell him I'm not here, and let him go!\n- How impolite of you to want to expel me like that, Klaus - said an unidentified voice, but with a great touch of amused malice - Just because we're not blood brothers, can't I consider you a heart brother?\nEveryone widened their eyes and began to look around at the sound of that voice, when suddenly the figure of an American eagle, a little taller than the General, and certainly a cousin of the bears, magically appeared before the leaders of UGARE and Villain Alliance.\n- Who the hell are you?!? - yelled No Heart, rising to his feet in a single movement and facing the newcomer as his brother Charles pulled out a freezing lightsaber.\n- Just stand there, and raise your hands! – Ordered the businessman sternly, ready to attack the newly arrived bird, when he felt the weapon being ripped from his hands by an incredible force, and his arms raised involuntarily – Hey! What is that?!? Who is... Help! Put me down! Somebody help me!\nCharles began to float around the room, kicking desperately, as if someone were magically holding him by the waist.\n- Oh, but what's the problem, you don't like to fly? – the newly arrived bird asked with a giggle, moving his index finger and making the human go up and down between the ceiling and the floor of the Hall of Hearts – Look, he bounces like a ball! Maybe this will make him be kinder to visitors...\nQuickly Paulo and Fritz also drew their guns and pointed them in the direction of the American eagle, but when they both tried to cock, the bullet clips backfired, and an electric shock went through their bodies, forcing them to drop their revolvers.\n- Enough of showing off, Muller! – Klaus yelled, grinding his teeth in anger – Put Charles on the ground right now!\n- Okay, since you insist… - the bird chuckled, undoing his magic and allowing Charles to fall facedown on the ground, while everyone else froze in surprise.\n- What kind of creature are you? – asked Doctor Fright, narrowing his eyes towards the newcomer – Who are you and what do you want from us?\n- My name is Maurice Muller, or Soaring Eagle if you like - said the bird with a wink, before wrapping its wing around the General's shoulders and giving him a friendly nudge - And I'm an old friend of Klaus's, although I think he's not too happy to see me...\n- And I'm really not happy - the General muttered through gritted teeth - What are you doing here? Have you come to show everyone that you don't know when to stop your boring pranks?\n- I know very well when to stop playing, but I thought it best to show some of my skills to your friends, not to mention that it wouldn't be nice for them to accidentally fire their guns in the room. Someone could get hurt...\n- Are you friend or foe? - No Heart asked, looking directly at Soaring, as if trying to read the soul of the new acquaintance - With all these powers, you don't seem to be someone to be trusted...\n- I am friend of who is my friend, and enemy of who is my enemy. But don't worry, Mr. Hooded, I didn't come here to make trouble, as long as no one gives me reasons to act...\n- How dare you call me that?!? - shouted the enraged wizard.\n- Calm down No Heart, let me handle it! – Klaus interrupted sharply, turning towards the other bird – What do you want here? Or rather, how did you manage to find me? This is no place for you, Muller...\n- I think I'm too old to know where I belong or not – Soaring replied with his characteristic irony – And you had told me a few weeks ago that you were about to invade the Kingdom of Caring, so it wasn't difficult follow you. And since I've been wanting to visit the Care Bear Family house for a long time, I decided to come here before your troglodytes and partners destroy the place.\n- Can we then consider that you are an ally of Care Bear Family? – asked Sour Sam with a suspicious look, as his cook's hat flew off his head and landed in the hands of the American eagle – Hey! Give it back to me right now!\nSoaring quickly put on the chef's hat and struck a pose similar to Sam's, sticking his tongue out at him.\n- Look, now I'm the chubby and silly cook - he said with a laugh and scratching his chin - Let me see, what am I going to cook today? Spider stew? Lemon pie with iguana drool? Broccoli to end children's day?\n- Return the hat to him right now, Muller! – Klaus shouted, emphasizing each syllable and looking sternly at the magic bird, who just stuck out his tongue and threw his hat back towards the cook - Okay, you can hang around for a week, but don't make trouble and don't try to play the bears and cousins' friend if you don't want to face my entire army!\nThe bald eagle just giggled and winked at the General.\n- You should relax a little, Incomprehensible - Soaring said in his eternal mocking tone - A bientôt, mon ami (See you around, my friend).\nAnd without waiting for an answer, he flapped and flew away, disappearing just as he had come, leaving everyone in the room completely stunned. For several minutes silence reigned between them, until finally No Heart turned slowly towards the General, his eyes grave and suspicious.\n- You never told us about your friendship with this magical creature - said the wizard in an accusing tone - This can complicate things, especially if your friend decides to help Care Bear Family.\n- No Heart is right, this bird with such diverse powers can bring us a lot of problems - agreed Charles dryly - He can try to free the bears and cousins, and we will have to act against him. You really should have told us about it and given that eagle a prison voice!\n- It would be a waste of time, nobody can arrest Muller, except for one person - Klaus muttered, with a thoughtful look and annoyed expression, before turning to his partners - Besides, Muller can have all the faults in the world , but he is a man of his word. He won't make trouble for us, and he must be left alone. Pass that to the troops, Colonel Fritz, but don't let the bears and cousins find out.\n- Ja, mein Herr - the officer agreed, saluting and leaving the room.\n- If our plans go wrong because of your friend, Klaus, the responsibility will be all yours – said No Heart narrowing his eyes towards the eagle – The Villain Alliance will not support you if that happens, keep that in mind.\n- Thanks for warning me, No Heart, if we were still waiting for your Villain Alliance to act, we wouldn't be here right now - replied the Fuhrer, trying to contain his anger, before picking up his wineglass again and taking a seat in the chair - And I suggest that we then go back to our celebration, letting go of that nonsense. This time the victory is ours, and nothing will take it away from us!\nBut there was no longer the same enthusiasm on the part of the others present to celebrate, after all they were worried and even suspicious of Klaus' attitudes. The eagle realized this, and knew that it would take some time for him to regain everyone's trust.\nThe only one who thought differently from the others was Dawson, who had been silent throughout the celebration and for as long as Soaring had been there. Who was that mighty eagle? How had Klaus met that cousin to the bears? And most importantly, why did the General tolerate him? The red-haired boy felt that that bird, in addition to being someone with a good heart, could be the key to something much bigger, but he had no idea what that would be, nor how he would reach his answers.\n*****\nChamp was running excitedly around Care-a-Lot, carrying a bunch of roses in his hands and feeling his heart swell with joy when he saw Cheer Bear standing on her back beside the Caringmeter. She looked so beautiful and so radiant. Quickly the sportsman ran to her, with a wide smile on his lips, ready to make the most important wish of his life.\n- Cheer! - he shouted happily, putting his hand on the female bear's shoulder.\nSuddenly, a cold wind ruffled his fur, just as the vain young female bear just pushed the athlete bear's hand away, slowly starting to turn toward him. Champ shivered in fear as he saw the evil expression on his girlfriend's face, her eyes gleamed with hatred and malice, she had deep shadows under her eyes, and a mean, sarcastic smile filled her lips.\n- You'll regret betraying me, Losing Bear - Cheer said in a thick, affected voice that made the sportsman completely lose heart.\n- BB-But... But... - he started to stutter, when everything around started to darken, and he saw the other bears and cousins approaching, also with evil expressions and eyes deep with dark circles.\n- This time you won't escape your punishment - said Noble Heart, baring his teeth like a hungry beast.\n- That's how the Care Bear Family treats those who betray their trust - Trueheart commented, giving Champ a smug look.\nChamp started to shake in fear, taking a step back, but he had nowhere to run, he was surrounded. He suddenly felt completely enveloped by a block of ice, leaving only his head and feet showing.\n- Not! No, please forgive me! – he screamed desperately, starting to cry, and looking at each of his friends, who became gray and deformed beings, all with cruel expressions.\n- You and Traitor Fennec do not deserve forgiveness - said a creature that at great cost reminded Aqua Bear, at the same moment that another block of ice appeared beside the sportsman, bringing Confidence trapped inside it. The fennec was blindfolded, gagged and earmuffed, with Lonesome and Redemption tickling her feet until she was nearly mad.\n- Not! Please! Let us go! Mercy! No... Mmmmphmm! - Champ started screaming trying to get away from the ice, when Tenderheart quickly wrapped a gag around his muzzle.\n- Now this is your destiny, Losing, and you will never be left alone again - said the young leader in a deadly tone, with eyes red with blood and teeth showing, at the same time as Love-a-lot and Treat Heart began to tickle the athlete's feet.\nThe tangerine bear desperately tried to move and flee, starting to scream through the gag, wanting to curl his toes and protect himself from the tickle. His heart felt like it was going to explode from his mouth. Then he saw Trueheart, with eyes white as a zombie, put ear plugs in his ears, and finally Cheer approached carrying a blindfold, which she maliciously placed over Champ's eyes.\n- Oh no! No, please! Anything but that! Sorry, Cheer! – the athlete bear screamed to himself, as he felt his feet tickled and his whole body hurt as if he were being bitten and stung. Suddenly, he felt himself in emptiness, floating towards an endless black hole, where all hope ceased to exist and only suffering reached the bear's ears – No!!!\nChamp awoke to his own scream. The bear was panting, in a cold sweat, feeling his heart pounding in his chest as he looked around shivering with fear that this was all true. But then he finally realized that it was just a nightmare, and that he was back in the train cabin, in the middle of the night, listening to the sound of wheels on the tracks. That's when he saw Confidence's feet appear on the edge of the bunk and the fennec jump to the ground with a worried expression.\n- Champ! Champ! It's all right? – she asked turning on the reading light to see the bear better – I heard you scream! Did something happen?\n- Not! It's okay, it was just a bad dream - he said, sitting up in bed and taking a deep breath - Just a bad dream...\n- Want to tell it to me? - asked the fox - Sometimes it is good to talk...\n- Not, it's all right. Everything is fine now. Goodnight!\nQuickly Champ lay down again, turning his back on the fennec and covering his head. Despite trying to demonstrate that everything was fine, he was shaking from head to toe, and when Confidence heard a soft, sad sob coming from her friend, she laid a friendly hand on his shoulder.\n- Are you sure you don't want to talk about it? - asked the young fox sweetly - I see in your eyes that you are frightened ... Come on, Champ, you can trust me.\n- Damn it! Of course I'm scared! – yelled the bear, throwing the blanket away in frustration and starting to cry – I was kicked out of the house, from the only family I've had in my life... I can never go back!... I feel so alone, so desperate, not knowing what to do...\nConfidence knelt beside the bed and held the athlete's hand while he cried like a child. Slowly the fennec lowered her head and felt tears well up in her eyes too.\n- I'm sorry... It was all my fault... - she said in a regretful tone - If I had told the truth... If I had resisted the temptation to sleep with you...\n- It's not your fault... It's all my fault!... - Champ whimpered, sniffling and looking at the fighter - I shouldn't have been impulsive! I shouldn't have been drinking like that, or fighting with Cheer...\n- You were drunk, not me, I should have resisted - murmured the desert fox with a sad sigh - But I was feeling so sad... And you were so sweet treating me that way... I just wanted to have that one moment and never wake up...\nFor a while they were both silent, the bear gradually calming down, until he wiped his tears and sniffled, looking in the direction of his fighting friend. He felt his cheeks blush, after all the two had dated and he had no memory of it due to drunkenness.\n- CC-Confidence, I... - Champ stuttered a little awkwardly - HH-How was it?\nSeeing the shyness in the sportsman's eyes, the fennec finally giggled.\n- It was better than I could have wished for or hoped for - she said gently - You were so gentle with your words, so sweet with your touch, so warm when you needed to... I really felt loved and wanted by you.\n- I would really like to remember that - he confessed embarrassed, head down - But all I remember is drinking non-stop, and then waking up to Noble's screams...\n- Well, I won't complain if you want to repeat our dating night.\nChamp raised his head sharply at this and looked in surprise in Confidence's direction. The fox had a shy smile on her lips, her cheeks were flushed, ands he just squinted at the athlete.\n- Do you... Really want this? - He questioned a little worried.\n- Yes, I do – replied the fighter without hesitation, opening her smile a little more and lying down on the bed beside the bear – So what are you waiting for?\nThat actually left the sportsman completely surprised, but after his initial shock, he chuckled shyly before reaching for his coat, hanging at the head of the bunk, and pulling a condom out of his pocket. This made the fennec start laughing.\n- Looks like you were already prepared… - she said in a mischievous tone – Where did you get that?\n- Long story… - said Champ with a wink, before his face took on a worried expression again - I just don't know if it's any good now… After our first night without protection.\nConfidence just smiled and kissed the athlete bear on the lips.\n- If you're afraid that I've got pregnant, then you can rest assured, I'm not in my fertile cycle - she said calmly, settling down on the bed and massaging the athlete's chest - And now that you've got this condom, I I think we can continue our fun a little bit.\nThe athlete bear smiled sweetly, lying down on Confidence and placing a kiss on her lips, nuzzling noses and smiling.\n- You're right… - he concluded before finally the two of them kissed and surrendered to each other again, being lulled by the sound and movements of the train cutting through the Canadian night.\n*****\nHector was slowly waking up, but he didn't want to open his eyes to prevent Cheer, Redemption or Lonesome from realizing he was awake and starting to tickle the boy again. However, after a few seconds, the little Brazilian realized that he was in a different position from when he had passed out, and that he no longer felt his wrists and ankles contained.\nWith extreme care, the boy opened his eyes and saw that he was lying on a pile of leaves, in a dark and completely different place. Rising from his makeshift bed, Hector looked around and saw Shimmers sleeping soundly beside him, stretched out on the floor.\n- Shimmers... Shimmers! Wake up! – the boy called and gently shook the bear's arm, but the bear only snorted in response, continuing to sleep soundly, with a slight satisfied smile on his lips.\nSeeing that the swordsman hadn't woken up, Hector just gave a sad sigh and sat down in the corner of that cave, tightening his arms around his legs, chin resting on his knees. He felt a shiver of cold, as he was still shirtless and barefoot, and his skin was still sensitive after all that tickling he had suffered.\nA tear welled up in the boy's eyes as he remembered that. He had been tortured in a way he could never have imagined before, and by whom he thought would protect him. First it was his father Calvin, and now the Care Bear Family. And worst of all, with Champ and Confidence expelled from Care-a-lot, surely no one would defend the little Brazilian.\n- Oh Champ, I wish you were here so much... - Hector muttered sadly, squeezing a little tighter, feeling his belly rumble with hunger, and a new shiver of cold down his back. Quickly the boy crossed one foot over the other trying to warm his toes and the soles of his feet, and just wishing the sportsman was there to hug him and tickle him.\nIt was an odd way of thinking, but he really wouldn't have complained if he'd been tickled by Champ or Confidence like that, because at least he would have had fun. After all, the boy trusted the two sportsmen, and he knew that both would not do it with the intention of hurting him, but for real fun.\nHector was thinking about this when he saw Shimmers move in his sleep, rolling over onto his stomachs and continuing to snore. That new position made the bear's feet perfectly visible to the boy. And of course this attracted the attention of the little Brazilian, who crawled to the swordsman's feet to get a better look at the details of the soles and toes.\nFor a while the boy was silent, a little smile on his lips, watching those fluffy paws, the soles covered with short, fine fur, the red heart-shaped pads on the heels, and the little white pads in front of each toe. It wasn't the first time that Hector had long admired the feet of a Care Bear, after all he had done it before with Champ, when they both slept in Bright Heart's workshop. But every opportunity was welcome for the boy, so he just stood there, watching the swordsman's feet. And to better feel the differences between his own feet and Shimmers' feet, he lightly rubbed the soles of his feet against the bear's soles.\nWhat the boy could tell was that although the swordsman walked barefoot most of the time, his feet were very soft, as much as Champ's. Carefully Hector slid his feet across the soles of Shimmers, and felt the bear shudder a little as he curled his toes.\nThis attracted even more the attention of the little Brazilian, who giggled and slid his toes over the swordsman's insteps, while the swordsman again curled his toes and slightly moved the soles without waking up. Hector then lay down on his stomach, looking directly at the beige bear's feet, and lightly rubbed the tips of his index fingers from the heels to under the toes of the sleeper, who for the first time chuckled softly in his sleep. Such reaction made the boy stop immediately.\n- Shimmers?... Did you wake up? – the little Brazilian asked in a low voice, looking in silence if the bear had awakened, but it continued to snore loudly in a very deep sleep, opening its toes again.\nFor a few seconds Hector wondered if he should keep playing with the swordsman's sensitive feet. But he had nothing else to do, and tickling Shimmers' feet would certainly be fun, as long as he didn't wake the sleeping bear. Thinking about it, the boy slowly rubbed the tips of all his fingers on the bear's insteps, up and down, watching as Shimmers curled his toes once more and moved his feet slightly.\n- Coochie coo, looks like someone's been ticklish... - the boy muttered in a low voice, with a smirk, as he teased the front and top of his big toes, sliding the tips of his index fingers over the pads of the swordsman's big toes. The latter had the natural reaction of pulling his legs slightly, but he went back to straightening them seconds later.\nHector then proceeded to tickle the top of each toe of Shimmers, even as the bear curled his toes to protect himself. A wide smile spread across the sleeper's lips as he quickly covered one foot with the other. This made the young Brazilian stop once more to make sure the beige bear hadn't woken up, before continuing to scratch the sides and instep that was on top now, feeling all the softness of Shimmers' skin.\n- Hehehe nohohoho... - he muttered in his sleep, crossing one foot over the other again without waking up.\nThat reaction made Hector chuckle mischievously, sliding his open hand lightly up and down the bottom of the bear's foot, which curled its toes and gave a few sleepy giggles.\n- \"You really are a very heavy sleeper, Shimmers\" - the boy thought to himself, scratching between the swordsman's toes and starting to feel strangely excited, as he felt when he tickled Champ. But he really didn't want to stop now, continuing to enjoy the fun situation.\nThinking about it, the little Brazilian looked around for some stick he could use to scratch the soles of the bear's feet, but suddenly he saw something even better. Quickly he crawled to the corner of the cave and picked up two blue feathers that some bird had left there, before returning to the sleeper's feet and starting to slide the quills along the insteps.\n- Hehehe stahahahap!... - Shimmers giggled sleepily, his body shuddering and he pulling his legs, but soon returning to the original position, to have his feet tickled again by Hector, who was feeling more and more enthusiastic.\n- Coochie coo, sleepy teddy bear... - the boy muttered mischievously, scribbling the quills randomly along the swordsman's insteps, before sliding down to the heel pads, where he sank the feathers a little deeper into the center of the heels.\nThe swordsman's feet trembled a little, and he closed and opened his toes slowly, still laughing a little. But it certainly wasn't the most sensitive spot on Shimmers' soles, which motivated Hector to start using the bristles of the feathers to rub under the bear's toes, which immediately let out a louder laugh and curled his toes, trapping the feathers. The boy stopped tickling for a few seconds, so that the sleeping bear would not wake up, and also for it to relax its toes again.\n- Hehehe, what cute and sensitive feet - murmured the little Brazilian with a giggle, again sliding the bristles under the toes of Shimmers, who again chuckled softly and moved his toes and feet to get rid of the tickle.\n- Stohohohop Mamahahaha... - the bear pleaded in the midst of his dreams, which made Hector smile even more, as surely the swordsman imagined Trueheart tickling him again. Hector sawed the feathers between the sleeper's toes, and the sleeper immediately curled his fingers, but the boy was faster and managed to get the feathers out before they were caught by the beige bear.\nThe young Brazilian repeated this three or four more times, sawing the feathers between Shimmers' toes and pulling them out quickly so he wouldn't catch them. That's when he purposely let the bear pinch the feathers between his toes, only to have them pulled hard and tickle even more.\n- Hehehe nohohoho!... Stohohohop, Truhuhuhue... - the swordsman laughed louder, but he still didn't wake up with all that tickle.\n- Coochie coo, sleeping teddy bear… – Hector chuckled before scribbling again the soles of Shimmers with the feather quills – Your feet are so cute…\nPutting down the feathers, the boy went back to using just the index finger of his right hand to tickle the beige bear's insteps, while he rested his chin on his left hand, just to get a better look at the Shimmers' toes opening and closing as they were tickled. Suddenly, without Hector quite knowing what he was doing, he bent his head forward and placed a long kiss on each instep of the bear, starting to calmly lick the sleeper's soles.\n- Hahaha! Nohohoho! - the bear laughed aloud pulling his legs up when he felt that tickle, beginning to be aware that something was really playing with his feet.\nBut Hector didn't realize it, and he just continued to calmly lick the toes and soles of Shimmers' feet, feeling more excited and happier than ever. He couldn't explain that feeling, he was just really enjoying tickling the swordsman in a way he'd never imagined.\n- Stahahahahap! My feheheheet!! – Shimmers finally waking up to the sound of his own laughter, and with something wet licking his feet, and when he stood up, he saw the young Brazilian standing there, happily licking his soles – Hehehe Hector!\nWhen the boy heard his name spoken by the bear, he widened his eyes and stopped immediately, swallowing hard and feeling his cheeks flush at the swordsman's surprised gaze.\n- HH-Hello Shimmers – he stuttered shyly – DD-Did you sleep well?\n- Yes, I slept very well, but... - Shimmers sat up and touched his feet wet with Hector's saliva - What were you doing? Were you tickling my feet?\n- WW-Well, it's just that... - the little Brazilian's cheeks were redder and brighter than a tomato now, while he kept his head down, not daring to face the beige bear - I felt so alone, with nothing to do... AA-Are you angry with me?\nShimmers laughed at the little Brazilian's concern, and he quickly crawled over to Hector and gave him a hug.\n- Of course I'm not irritated with you - he said amiably - Not to mention that I'm happy to see you're fine to the point of wanting to play tickle with me. I know Care Bears feet are irresistible to most people...\nSuch comment, along with that cute hug, made the boy relax again and open a little smile, before his expression closed again.\n- But after all, what happened Shimmers? – Hector questioned looking at the bear and then around – Where are we? How did we get here? What happened to Aqua, Lonesome and Redemption?\n- Redemption freed us, saying that someone had invaded the Kingdom of Caring and that she, Lonesome and Aqua were going to Care-a-lot to help others – explained the bear quickly – You were already passed out by that time. So I put you on my shoulders and left, walking through the Forest of Feelings all day and carrying you. I just remember seeing this cave and crawling here, and I think I passed out from exhaustion.\n- O Reino do Carinho foi invadido (The Kingdom of Caring invaded)?!? – Hector exclaimed extremely worried – Oh heavens! That's not good... What happened to the others? Are they okay? Do they need help?\nShimmers had risen and walked cautiously to the entrance to the cave, looking into the darkness and thinking about the questions the boy had asked him. He needed to be strong now, so the young man wouldn't despair. For that very reason, he forced a slight smile as he turned back inside.\n- You don't need to worry, Hector, everything will be fine – the swordsman said amiably, sitting down next to the Brazilian – The Care Bear Family has faced worse situations before, and always managed to do well...\n- But they must be in danger, and they need our help! – Hector insisted even more worried, holding Shimmers' hands – Don't you worry about what these invaders are doing with the other bears and cousins? Aren't you worried about Wish Bear?\n- Of course I'm worried, but I also trust God, and I know He's protecting my friends - replied the bear with a calm smile - And as for the two of us, what better thing we have to do now is go back to sleep, and tomorrow morning I'll decide what to do.\n- But I'm not sleepy, and I... - the boy hesitated a little to continue, feeling his cheeks flush with embarrassment - I wish... I wish you... You would tickle my feet too...\nShimmers was surprised to hear that request, as he didn't expect to hear it from the young Brazilian. Also, the swordsman generally liked to be tickled, but not to tickle his friends, especially his feet. The only exception was really Wish Bear, he loved doing it. For a few seconds they were both silent, until finally the beige bear chuckled and looked at Hector in an amused way, before silently grabbing the boy's right ankle and sliding his furry fingers down the sole of his foot.\n- Hehehe hey! – Hector exclaimed in surprise, feeling that unexpected tickle.\n- Coochie coo, time to make a little Brazilian laugh - said the bear playfully, supporting the boy's feet in his lap, holding his ankles with his left hand and scratching the young man's soles with his right hand.\n- Nohohoho! Hector chuckled and curled his toes, moving his feet to lessen the tickling sensation, but deep down he was loving it. When he felt the swordsman slide his furry fingers between his toes, he had to fight not to pull his legs – My feheheheet! I ahahaham vehehehery sehehensitihihive!\n- I know you are, and you also have a nice little laugh – Shimmers teased as he held the boy's ankles tighter, and scratched under his toes, which made the young man finally pull his legs – Hey! Don't try to run away, I still want to tickle you so bad, little boy!\nIt wasn't really Hector's intention to run away from the tickle, as he was enjoying the game. But he couldn't help that natural reaction of trying to pull his legs when the tickle became too intense. When the beige bear drummed his fingertips on the boy's insteps, the boy again pulled his legs and curled his toes in reaction.\n- Stohohohop, my feheheheet! It tihihihicklehehehes! – shouted the young boy with a smile from ear to ear, when he finally leaned a little forward and started to slide his hand over the sole of Shimmers' foot – Coochie hehehe coo hohoho!\n- Hey! Nohohoho! – the bear immediately started to laugh and pulled his leg away from Hector's hand, but this freed the boy, who quickly grabbed the swordsman's left foot and started scratching the sole of the foot from the heel to the toes – Stahahahap! Thihihihis is nohohohot fahahahair!\nBut as the little Brazilian didn't stop, Shimmers reacted by grabbing and gently squeezing the young man's waist, who again laughed with the tickle and struggled not to be tickled, while still teasing the bear's foot. For a few more minutes, they both continued that tickle fight, laughing happily and having fun, until finally they both stopped, tired and breathing deeply.\n- That was… so much fun… - said Hector happily, panting, lying down on the leaf-covered ground and looking at the swordsman - Thanks… for playing with me… I feel much happier now...\n- You're welcome, Hector... - Shimmers replied with a wide smile, seeing the boy yawn - Now I think it's time for us to sleep again...\nThis time the little Brazilian had nothing to disagree with, and he snuggled into the bed of leaves, squeezing a little because of the cold. Suddenly, to his surprise, he felt the bear lying down behind him and hugging him from behind, with his fluffy, furry arms, and crossing his legs over the boy's legs.\n- Don't worry, I'll warm you up and protect you too - he said amiably, as the boy snuggled against his warm, furry body - Good night, Hector.\n- Good night Shimmers... - the boy replied with a yawn and a satisfied smile, and a few moments later he was already sound asleep, dreaming that he played carefree in Care-a-lot with Champ, Shimmers and Confidence, and that no one would ever harm him again because now he had found who loved him and truly protected him...\n","writing_bbcode_parsed":"
The Care Bears United Hearts 1st Part Chapter 07
AUTHOR'S NOTE: there are no humans watching inappropriate scenes, just furries. ***** - And this work will be worth two points on the monthly average, in addition to being a review for the history test next week, okay, kids? – Sofia asked with her eternal smile on her lips. - Yes, teacher! - replied the thirteen students, with animation. - So have you all a good weekend, do your homework, play a lot and be happy - concluded the female bear, when the exit bell rang and the children quickly fled out of the classroom. But before Lionel left, the teacher touched his arm and spoke softly: - Can we talk a little, Lionel? Or do you need to leave immediately? - Well, it's just that... I... - the boy hesitated shyly - Okay, we can talk, teacher. - Are you sure? I don't want to disturb you or your mother, if you have any commitments we can talk at another time... - No, Mom only works at home and we're not going out today. - Very well, so I think I can be frank with you - said the female bear with a wide smile on her lips, showing a paper sheet to Lionel - You remember this quiz, don't you? The boy quickly ran his eyes over the sheet he had filled out. It was a questionnaire with ten questions that the teacher had asked at the beginning of the class, unrelated to the school, but just to get to know the students better. - Of course, teacher - replied the boy with a curious look - Did I answer something wrong? - No, no! You answered all right - Sofia said in a friendly tone - I was just curious about some of your answers and I wanted to understand better about it. For example, I asked “do you have friends”, and you answered yes, Mario, Edgar, Dad and Mom. But when I asked “do you visit your friends to play with them, or do they visit you to play with you”, you said no. I also asked “you play barefoot and why”, and you just replied “no, because I don't like it”. And I also asked “do you feel ticklish and where”, and you just said yes. - And why do you want to know these things, teacher? - Asked the boy with a slightly furrowed brow and clearly defensive - I do not think this is something normal for a teacher to ask students. - It's really not normal for a teacher to ask her students this, but I did it because I want to be more than just a teacher for you, but also a friend. And friends have to get to know each other better – the teacher replied in a sweet tone – I'm going to be very frank now, Lionel. Why are you so lonely? I mean, I see you even talk a little bit with Edgar and Mario, but you're so quiet, I don't see you playing at recess... And with the answers you get on the quiz, I was even more curious to know your reasons. - I just like to study, teacher – said the boy a little shyly, still defensive – I don't like it when other children start playing or talking in the classroom. And I don't like it when Trevor and Elias disrespect you. Not to mention that they keep teasing me all the time, calling me a whale, making fun of me, saying I'm a fool... - Well, thanks for not liking to see students disrespect me, I appreciate that Lionel. And I'm sorry to see you being teased by the other kids, like Trevor, Elias, Anita and Sarah did today when they started imitating your gestures. This really isn't fun... Just as it's not nice to yell in the middle of class... The boy felt his cheeks blush at the last sentence, as he had reacted to the provocation by shouting at the four to stop. Sofia hadn't said anything at the time of the incident, although she kept looking at the fat boy in surprise for a few moments before going back to writing on the blackboard. Now he understood why the teacher had asked to talk to him after class. - II-I'm sorry for disturbing the class, teacher... - Lionel stuttered embarrassed, not daring to face the bear - I didn't want to do that, but I can't stand being provoked... They do it every day since the first series... - It's all right, Lionel – said the female bear in an affectionate tone, holding the boy's hand – But next time, instead of screaming, let me resolve the situation. Do you trust me? That question made the boy a little embarrassed, as a teacher had never come to him to speak as a friend. He was always considered the weird one, the crazy one of the class, and they even said he was autistic. It was the first time anyone had spoken to him in that friendly tone, and the first time he had felt willing to talk about that subject that was sensitive to him as well. - I trust, teacher - he replied a little hesitantly. - Very well, I'm happy with that - declared the bear with a smile - I'm still your teacher, but you can consider me your friend from today, and a friend for life. I will make others respect you, and I promise you will have many friends. He is well? - Yes. - So you're excused, Lionel. Until Monday, and enjoy the weekend! - See you Monday, teacher Sofia... - said the boy with a small smile on his lips, which made the bear very happy. Quickly she packed up her things, locked the classroom door, chatted with the other teachers in the break room, ended her shift and went out to visit a friend and former student, who now worked at the town hall in the small town. The sun was already setting when the female bear finally made her way home. Although St Libory was a very small and peaceful town, and the streets were well lit, there were lots of vacant lots along the way to Heartomville, and the young teacher didn't like to walk around these places alone at night for fear of being mugged. The county police had been having trouble for a few months now with a group of Sparta teenagers who practiced armed robbery in nearby towns and villages, and Architect had almost been mugged a week earlier, if not for the fact that Hunter was along with her and threaten the attackers with a revolver. This had happened right in the area where there was a small wood, south of town, and right at the entrance to Heartomville. As she passed the last houses before reaching this spot, the bear quickened her pace, looking around cautiously, until she made a curve in the road. At this point, Sofia breathed a sigh of relief when she saw the lights of her house and friends, when she suddenly came across something that made her blood run cold. On the ground, there were some marks of blood, as if someone injured had crawled there from inside the woods. - But what is this? – she exclaimed, swallowing hard, walking slowly down the road, seeing the bloodstains on the pavement towards Heartomville, until she noticed something dark fallen in the middle of the bushes on the shoulder, which made her scream and start running – Arghh! Dad! Mom! Help! Hunter was calmly reading the newspaper, while Intellectual cleaned the house, especially the bookcase where her husband displayed some relics from his time as a soldier, such as the medal he had received from the government for his bravery in defending a species that was not his own. But what bothered her most was the old hunting rifle and 18th-century carabiner that were displayed there, which made the bear roll her eyes. - I should throw these things away… - she muttered with a sigh. - I heard very well, my dear - said the bear in a provocative tone - If you throw away my carabiner, I'll throw away your Shakespeare collection. - Don't even think about doing that, Hunter! - shouted the writer, crossing her arms - My books are at least useful for something, while your weapons are not! The old soldier chuckled as he adjusted his reading glasses. That was a recurrent discussion between them, since Intellectual was a pacifist by nature and hated having so many guns in the house, while Hunter considered the right to self-defense above all, not to mention that he liked to collect revolvers and pistols. But although there was this point of conflict, the couple loved and respected each other a lot, despite always trying to provoke the other for their choices. - Maybe my guns really aren't as useful as books - he began in a mischievous tone, looking at his wife over his shoulder - And your Shakespeare collection, what does it do? - It allows people to read, become more educated and cultured, and that no more unwanted individuals appear for you to use your weapons - replied the female bear with a slightly frown, still with her arms crossed, before giving a defeated sigh – Okay, I promise I won't throw your carabiner away, even though I hate it on the living room wall... - Just as I hate the musty smell of those Shakespeare books in our room - Hunter said with a wink - How about we make a deal? I keep the carabiner in the basement, and you keep those books in the library. Accepted? However, Intellectual did not have time to respond to her husband, as they both heard screams in the street, and recognized their daughter's desperate voice. A second later, the door opened, Sofia rushed in, pale and with a terrified look in her eyes. - Dad! Mom! - She shouted hugging them both, shaking from head to toe. - Sofia! Sofia! Calm down! – said the soldier bear, trying to console the teacher – What happened? Everything is fine with you? Did someone try to harm you? - You look like you saw a ghost! What was there? - Asked the bear writer in a distressed tone - It's all right now, daughter! Tell us what happened! The screams quickly attracted the neighbors' attention, and soon Caretaker, Intense, Cosmo, Dashing, Books, Detailed and Internum were standing outside the Young's door, worried about what had happened to Sofia. - It's all right? – asked the tabby cat – We heard screams in the street... - Did something happen to Sofia? – asked the nurse bear with a worried air – Can we help? - We still don't know, our daughter is in shock! – Intellectual replied, giving a few comforting pats on the back of her daughter, who was crying with fear – It's okay now, don't worry my little one... Tell us what happened... It took a few moments, but the teacher bear began to calm down, swallowing twice and shivering from head to toe. - There's a wounded bear in the undergrowth! – she said, indicating the direction of the road – I saw blood trails… And then something thrown in the bushes… And when I got closer, I saw it was a bear… - Heavens! It could be one of our friends! - yelled Caretaker in a worried tone, as he didn't know if all the bears and cousins were home - We'd better go check it out! Come with me, Dashing and Cosmo! You too, Hunter! - Of course, I'm just going to get my gun – replied the old soldier, running into the house and returning a second later with the same carabiner that was on the bookcase in the living room – After all, books don't shoot towards criminals... The writer bear rolled her eyes, still hugging her daughter, while her husband and the three cats ran in the direction indicated by the teacher. Sparkling, Intense and Looter joined them, while Detailed and Internum rushed to warn the others and ask them to stay home, especially Mother and the cubs. Following the road, in a few minutes the group of bears and cousins found the place where Sofia had dropped her things on the ground and started to run. There really were blood marks on the ground, and they could see something massive thrown into the undergrowth. Caretaker pulled his flashlight out of his pocket and cautiously lit the area, all of which saw a dark orange furred bear, unclothed, lying on his stomach. There was a nasty cut on his head, and blood was running through it. Immediately Intense walked over and placed her paw carefully on the stranger's neck, feeling the faint pulse and seeing his back rise and fall slowly with each breath. - He is alive! – exclaimed the nurse, looking at the others – Quick, we need to get him out of here. Help me untangle him, Caretaker. When the feline firefighter, aided by his astronomer brother-in-law, turned the unconscious bear onto its back, Looter gasped in surprise as he recognized that heart-shaped symbol of a closed padlock on his belly. - Secret! - He exclaimed openmouthed. - Do you know him? - Sparkling questioned looking at the light blue bear. - Yes! He's Secret Bear, he's a Care Bear, he used to live with us at Kingdom of Caring! Heavens, how did he get here? And why is he so hurt? - Our biggest concern now is just to help him recover - said Intense examining the cut on the head of the injured bear - He lost a lot of blood, and his extremities are cold! - Let's take the bear to my house, there you can take better care of him - suggested Hunter firmly - Books, go back there and tell my wife, my daughter and our friends, so they don't get scared. As the literary bear raced back to Heartomville, Sparkling, Cosmo, Looter and Hunter carefully erected Secret, with the help and recommendations of Intense and Caretaker, quickly taking the wounded bear to the old soldier's house. At this time almost all the villagers were already gathered there, with the exception of Mother, Internum and the cubs. Intellectual, Peachy, Sofia, and Idealist were already preparing the bed for the stranger in the guest room, while Architect and Detailed brought in the nurse's and fireman's first-aid kits. As soon as the group arrived, they quickly took the wounded man to the bedroom, placing him comfortably on the bed. Then everyone was shooed away by Intense and Caretaker so that they could both examine their patient in peace. While most waited anxiously in the Hunter and Intellectual room, Looter went to find Joyful, who was in the garden beside Sakura, Rosie, Worker, Diligent and Tricks. He really didn't know how to tell his wife the big news. - Honey, we need to talk… - he started in a hesitant tone, holding the pink bear's hands, but she quickly cut him off. - I saw who it is, dear – she opened a hopeful and worried smile – Did he come to get us? Was he also attacked by No Heart? Will we finally come home?!? - I don't know, I don't know... We'll have to wait for him to recover first, and then he can answer that. Heavens, I'm so happy! - Hey! What are you two talking about? - asked Worker with a frown - Are you two happy that bear is hurt? - Of course not, Worker! – Looter replied quickly – We are happy because he is our childhood friend, he is Secret Bear! - And he can take us to the Kingdom of Caring - Joyful continued in a hopeful tone, her eyes shining like stars - And then we will find our lost friends and relatives again! For a few seconds everyone was silent, until Diligent grabbed the pale pink bear's hand with tears in her eyes. - You mean that through this bear, I'll be able to meet my brother Champ?!? – she exclaimed emotionally – Heavens, this is wonderful! - I can't believe it… - Rosie muttered feeling shocked with happiness upon hearing that revelation - We need to tell our friends! They also need to know about this news! - Of course, I bet everyone will be very happy! – Tricks agreed, because even if he didn't have someone waiting for him at Kingdom of Caring, he would still be happy to see all his friends reunited with their children and relatives. - I'll tell Idealist and Peachy - Sakura said, entering the house. - And I'll tell Mother and Internum - commented Diligent, running towards the house of the cat and the raccoon. - Come with me darling, let's talk to the others, they'll be thrilled with the news - Rosie said, pulling Worker by the arm into Hunter's house. Only Joyful and Looter stayed behind, hugging each other in emotion and feeling all their hopes renewed. - Honey... We're going to see our children again! – Joyful said without holding back the tears – We will be able to see and live with our children!... Looter didn't even respond, so emotional was he. But despite all this happiness, they knew that Secret needed to recover and tell what he was doing there, to later help his friends find their children, and take the other residents of Heartomville to the Kingdom of Caring. ***** - Ein Toast, meine Kameraden (Cheers, my comrades)! – Klaus said enthusiastically, raising his wine glass and looking at the others gathered there – Thanks to good planning, our action was a success, and we can celebrate our first victory! All present toasted along with the bird, although not all showed the same enthusiasm. There were gathered, in addition to the eagle, General Schopis, Colonel Paulo, Dawson, No Heart, Charles, Doctor Fright, Sour Sam and all the other surviving members of the former Villain Alliance, and these were the ones who were most reluctant to celebrate that achievement. - Really your invasion plan worked better than I even imagined – the wizard agreed thoughtfully, with red eyes half closed in the shadow of his hood – But it was not a complete success, after all several bears and cousins managed to escape, including the most powerful ones. - No Heart is right, we couldn't have missed the chance to capture Shimmeringstar Bear and his magical friends - said Charles with a frown - We must find a way to locate and neutralize the fugitives, before they start causing us problems. - As much as you two are trying to spoil my good mood on this wonderful night, I must warn you that this is useless – the General said with a sarcastic look – Captain Johann has deployed a hundred men and two helicopters to search the Kingdom of Caring, and Fritz will send an expedition to Paradise Valley as soon as our troops and operations centers are ready. - At least those two idiot pandas will be in our hands when that happens... - muttered Doctor Fright looking at his long black nails - But I agree with No Heart and with Professor Cold Heart... - Charles! My name is Charles! – the evil businessman interrupted dryly – This is my new identity since Shimmers destroyed my castle, and I had to focus on the Midletown Company to finance our projects. - Thank you for reminding me of that, Charles, I promise I won't forget it anymore - said the bat man in a mocking tone, narrowing his gaze in the direction of Cold Heart - But as I said, I agree with you and your brother, we have to Capture Shimmers and the other fugitives soon so they don't cause us any more trouble. Klaus just rolled his eyes and, holding his wineglass in his hand, leaned back in the chair that belonged to Noble Heart at the Care Bear Family conference table. The bird stared at the wall, covered with hearts and colorful ornaments, savoring how sweet the taste of his revenge against the bears and cousins was, when suddenly Fritz approached with a worried expression and touched on the General's shoulder. - Mein Hërr, there is someone out there who wants to see you... - said the Colonel reluctantly - He said it is your twin brother. Hearing this, the eagle turned palely toward the commando, before rolling his eyes and giving an irritated sigh. - Scheiße… - he muttered giving a sigh to control himself – I just needed that to end my day… - Twin brother? - Charles questioned, frowning - What is this twin brother story, Klaus? You never told us you had a brother! - He's just an idiot who says he's my brother, because he knows I don't like this joke. Fritz, tell him I'm not here, and let him go! - How impolite of you to want to expel me like that, Klaus - said an unidentified voice, but with a great touch of amused malice - Just because we're not blood brothers, can't I consider you a heart brother? Everyone widened their eyes and began to look around at the sound of that voice, when suddenly the figure of an American eagle, a little taller than the General, and certainly a cousin of the bears, magically appeared before the leaders of UGARE and Villain Alliance. - Who the hell are you?!? - yelled No Heart, rising to his feet in a single movement and facing the newcomer as his brother Charles pulled out a freezing lightsaber. - Just stand there, and raise your hands! – Ordered the businessman sternly, ready to attack the newly arrived bird, when he felt the weapon being ripped from his hands by an incredible force, and his arms raised involuntarily – Hey! What is that?!? Who is... Help! Put me down! Somebody help me! Charles began to float around the room, kicking desperately, as if someone were magically holding him by the waist. - Oh, but what's the problem, you don't like to fly? – the newly arrived bird asked with a giggle, moving his index finger and making the human go up and down between the ceiling and the floor of the Hall of Hearts – Look, he bounces like a ball! Maybe this will make him be kinder to visitors... Quickly Paulo and Fritz also drew their guns and pointed them in the direction of the American eagle, but when they both tried to cock, the bullet clips backfired, and an electric shock went through their bodies, forcing them to drop their revolvers. - Enough of showing off, Muller! – Klaus yelled, grinding his teeth in anger – Put Charles on the ground right now! - Okay, since you insist… - the bird chuckled, undoing his magic and allowing Charles to fall facedown on the ground, while everyone else froze in surprise. - What kind of creature are you? – asked Doctor Fright, narrowing his eyes towards the newcomer – Who are you and what do you want from us? - My name is Maurice Muller, or Soaring Eagle if you like - said the bird with a wink, before wrapping its wing around the General's shoulders and giving him a friendly nudge - And I'm an old friend of Klaus's, although I think he's not too happy to see me... - And I'm really not happy - the General muttered through gritted teeth - What are you doing here? Have you come to show everyone that you don't know when to stop your boring pranks? - I know very well when to stop playing, but I thought it best to show some of my skills to your friends, not to mention that it wouldn't be nice for them to accidentally fire their guns in the room. Someone could get hurt... - Are you friend or foe? - No Heart asked, looking directly at Soaring, as if trying to read the soul of the new acquaintance - With all these powers, you don't seem to be someone to be trusted... - I am friend of who is my friend, and enemy of who is my enemy. But don't worry, Mr. Hooded, I didn't come here to make trouble, as long as no one gives me reasons to act... - How dare you call me that?!? - shouted the enraged wizard. - Calm down No Heart, let me handle it! – Klaus interrupted sharply, turning towards the other bird – What do you want here? Or rather, how did you manage to find me? This is no place for you, Muller... - I think I'm too old to know where I belong or not – Soaring replied with his characteristic irony – And you had told me a few weeks ago that you were about to invade the Kingdom of Caring, so it wasn't difficult follow you. And since I've been wanting to visit the Care Bear Family house for a long time, I decided to come here before your troglodytes and partners destroy the place. - Can we then consider that you are an ally of Care Bear Family? – asked Sour Sam with a suspicious look, as his cook's hat flew off his head and landed in the hands of the American eagle – Hey! Give it back to me right now! Soaring quickly put on the chef's hat and struck a pose similar to Sam's, sticking his tongue out at him. - Look, now I'm the chubby and silly cook - he said with a laugh and scratching his chin - Let me see, what am I going to cook today? Spider stew? Lemon pie with iguana drool? Broccoli to end children's day? - Return the hat to him right now, Muller! – Klaus shouted, emphasizing each syllable and looking sternly at the magic bird, who just stuck out his tongue and threw his hat back towards the cook - Okay, you can hang around for a week, but don't make trouble and don't try to play the bears and cousins' friend if you don't want to face my entire army! The bald eagle just giggled and winked at the General. - You should relax a little, Incomprehensible - Soaring said in his eternal mocking tone - A bientôt, mon ami (See you around, my friend). And without waiting for an answer, he flapped and flew away, disappearing just as he had come, leaving everyone in the room completely stunned. For several minutes silence reigned between them, until finally No Heart turned slowly towards the General, his eyes grave and suspicious. - You never told us about your friendship with this magical creature - said the wizard in an accusing tone - This can complicate things, especially if your friend decides to help Care Bear Family. - No Heart is right, this bird with such diverse powers can bring us a lot of problems - agreed Charles dryly - He can try to free the bears and cousins, and we will have to act against him. You really should have told us about it and given that eagle a prison voice! - It would be a waste of time, nobody can arrest Muller, except for one person - Klaus muttered, with a thoughtful look and annoyed expression, before turning to his partners - Besides, Muller can have all the faults in the world , but he is a man of his word. He won't make trouble for us, and he must be left alone. Pass that to the troops, Colonel Fritz, but don't let the bears and cousins find out. - Ja, mein Herr - the officer agreed, saluting and leaving the room. - If our plans go wrong because of your friend, Klaus, the responsibility will be all yours – said No Heart narrowing his eyes towards the eagle – The Villain Alliance will not support you if that happens, keep that in mind. - Thanks for warning me, No Heart, if we were still waiting for your Villain Alliance to act, we wouldn't be here right now - replied the Fuhrer, trying to contain his anger, before picking up his wineglass again and taking a seat in the chair - And I suggest that we then go back to our celebration, letting go of that nonsense. This time the victory is ours, and nothing will take it away from us! But there was no longer the same enthusiasm on the part of the others present to celebrate, after all they were worried and even suspicious of Klaus' attitudes. The eagle realized this, and knew that it would take some time for him to regain everyone's trust. The only one who thought differently from the others was Dawson, who had been silent throughout the celebration and for as long as Soaring had been there. Who was that mighty eagle? How had Klaus met that cousin to the bears? And most importantly, why did the General tolerate him? The red-haired boy felt that that bird, in addition to being someone with a good heart, could be the key to something much bigger, but he had no idea what that would be, nor how he would reach his answers. ***** Champ was running excitedly around Care-a-Lot, carrying a bunch of roses in his hands and feeling his heart swell with joy when he saw Cheer Bear standing on her back beside the Caringmeter. She looked so beautiful and so radiant. Quickly the sportsman ran to her, with a wide smile on his lips, ready to make the most important wish of his life. - Cheer! - he shouted happily, putting his hand on the female bear's shoulder. Suddenly, a cold wind ruffled his fur, just as the vain young female bear just pushed the athlete bear's hand away, slowly starting to turn toward him. Champ shivered in fear as he saw the evil expression on his girlfriend's face, her eyes gleamed with hatred and malice, she had deep shadows under her eyes, and a mean, sarcastic smile filled her lips. - You'll regret betraying me, Losing Bear - Cheer said in a thick, affected voice that made the sportsman completely lose heart. - BB-But... But... - he started to stutter, when everything around started to darken, and he saw the other bears and cousins approaching, also with evil expressions and eyes deep with dark circles. - This time you won't escape your punishment - said Noble Heart, baring his teeth like a hungry beast. - That's how the Care Bear Family treats those who betray their trust - Trueheart commented, giving Champ a smug look. Champ started to shake in fear, taking a step back, but he had nowhere to run, he was surrounded. He suddenly felt completely enveloped by a block of ice, leaving only his head and feet showing. - Not! No, please forgive me! – he screamed desperately, starting to cry, and looking at each of his friends, who became gray and deformed beings, all with cruel expressions. - You and Traitor Fennec do not deserve forgiveness - said a creature that at great cost reminded Aqua Bear, at the same moment that another block of ice appeared beside the sportsman, bringing Confidence trapped inside it. The fennec was blindfolded, gagged and earmuffed, with Lonesome and Redemption tickling her feet until she was nearly mad. - Not! Please! Let us go! Mercy! No... Mmmmphmm! - Champ started screaming trying to get away from the ice, when Tenderheart quickly wrapped a gag around his muzzle. - Now this is your destiny, Losing, and you will never be left alone again - said the young leader in a deadly tone, with eyes red with blood and teeth showing, at the same time as Love-a-lot and Treat Heart began to tickle the athlete's feet. The tangerine bear desperately tried to move and flee, starting to scream through the gag, wanting to curl his toes and protect himself from the tickle. His heart felt like it was going to explode from his mouth. Then he saw Trueheart, with eyes white as a zombie, put ear plugs in his ears, and finally Cheer approached carrying a blindfold, which she maliciously placed over Champ's eyes. - Oh no! No, please! Anything but that! Sorry, Cheer! – the athlete bear screamed to himself, as he felt his feet tickled and his whole body hurt as if he were being bitten and stung. Suddenly, he felt himself in emptiness, floating towards an endless black hole, where all hope ceased to exist and only suffering reached the bear's ears – No!!! Champ awoke to his own scream. The bear was panting, in a cold sweat, feeling his heart pounding in his chest as he looked around shivering with fear that this was all true. But then he finally realized that it was just a nightmare, and that he was back in the train cabin, in the middle of the night, listening to the sound of wheels on the tracks. That's when he saw Confidence's feet appear on the edge of the bunk and the fennec jump to the ground with a worried expression. - Champ! Champ! It's all right? – she asked turning on the reading light to see the bear better – I heard you scream! Did something happen? - Not! It's okay, it was just a bad dream - he said, sitting up in bed and taking a deep breath - Just a bad dream... - Want to tell it to me? - asked the fox - Sometimes it is good to talk... - Not, it's all right. Everything is fine now. Goodnight! Quickly Champ lay down again, turning his back on the fennec and covering his head. Despite trying to demonstrate that everything was fine, he was shaking from head to toe, and when Confidence heard a soft, sad sob coming from her friend, she laid a friendly hand on his shoulder. - Are you sure you don't want to talk about it? - asked the young fox sweetly - I see in your eyes that you are frightened ... Come on, Champ, you can trust me. - Damn it! Of course I'm scared! – yelled the bear, throwing the blanket away in frustration and starting to cry – I was kicked out of the house, from the only family I've had in my life... I can never go back!... I feel so alone, so desperate, not knowing what to do... Confidence knelt beside the bed and held the athlete's hand while he cried like a child. Slowly the fennec lowered her head and felt tears well up in her eyes too. - I'm sorry... It was all my fault... - she said in a regretful tone - If I had told the truth... If I had resisted the temptation to sleep with you... - It's not your fault... It's all my fault!... - Champ whimpered, sniffling and looking at the fighter - I shouldn't have been impulsive! I shouldn't have been drinking like that, or fighting with Cheer... - You were drunk, not me, I should have resisted - murmured the desert fox with a sad sigh - But I was feeling so sad... And you were so sweet treating me that way... I just wanted to have that one moment and never wake up... For a while they were both silent, the bear gradually calming down, until he wiped his tears and sniffled, looking in the direction of his fighting friend. He felt his cheeks blush, after all the two had dated and he had no memory of it due to drunkenness. - CC-Confidence, I... - Champ stuttered a little awkwardly - HH-How was it? Seeing the shyness in the sportsman's eyes, the fennec finally giggled. - It was better than I could have wished for or hoped for - she said gently - You were so gentle with your words, so sweet with your touch, so warm when you needed to... I really felt loved and wanted by you. - I would really like to remember that - he confessed embarrassed, head down - But all I remember is drinking non-stop, and then waking up to Noble's screams... - Well, I won't complain if you want to repeat our dating night. Champ raised his head sharply at this and looked in surprise in Confidence's direction. The fox had a shy smile on her lips, her cheeks were flushed, ands he just squinted at the athlete. - Do you... Really want this? - He questioned a little worried. - Yes, I do – replied the fighter without hesitation, opening her smile a little more and lying down on the bed beside the bear – So what are you waiting for? That actually left the sportsman completely surprised, but after his initial shock, he chuckled shyly before reaching for his coat, hanging at the head of the bunk, and pulling a condom out of his pocket. This made the fennec start laughing. - Looks like you were already prepared… - she said in a mischievous tone – Where did you get that? - Long story… - said Champ with a wink, before his face took on a worried expression again - I just don't know if it's any good now… After our first night without protection. Confidence just smiled and kissed the athlete bear on the lips. - If you're afraid that I've got pregnant, then you can rest assured, I'm not in my fertile cycle - she said calmly, settling down on the bed and massaging the athlete's chest - And now that you've got this condom, I I think we can continue our fun a little bit. The athlete bear smiled sweetly, lying down on Confidence and placing a kiss on her lips, nuzzling noses and smiling. - You're right… - he concluded before finally the two of them kissed and surrendered to each other again, being lulled by the sound and movements of the train cutting through the Canadian night. ***** Hector was slowly waking up, but he didn't want to open his eyes to prevent Cheer, Redemption or Lonesome from realizing he was awake and starting to tickle the boy again. However, after a few seconds, the little Brazilian realized that he was in a different position from when he had passed out, and that he no longer felt his wrists and ankles contained. With extreme care, the boy opened his eyes and saw that he was lying on a pile of leaves, in a dark and completely different place. Rising from his makeshift bed, Hector looked around and saw Shimmers sleeping soundly beside him, stretched out on the floor. - Shimmers... Shimmers! Wake up! – the boy called and gently shook the bear's arm, but the bear only snorted in response, continuing to sleep soundly, with a slight satisfied smile on his lips. Seeing that the swordsman hadn't woken up, Hector just gave a sad sigh and sat down in the corner of that cave, tightening his arms around his legs, chin resting on his knees. He felt a shiver of cold, as he was still shirtless and barefoot, and his skin was still sensitive after all that tickling he had suffered. A tear welled up in the boy's eyes as he remembered that. He had been tortured in a way he could never have imagined before, and by whom he thought would protect him. First it was his father Calvin, and now the Care Bear Family. And worst of all, with Champ and Confidence expelled from Care-a-lot, surely no one would defend the little Brazilian. - Oh Champ, I wish you were here so much... - Hector muttered sadly, squeezing a little tighter, feeling his belly rumble with hunger, and a new shiver of cold down his back. Quickly the boy crossed one foot over the other trying to warm his toes and the soles of his feet, and just wishing the sportsman was there to hug him and tickle him. It was an odd way of thinking, but he really wouldn't have complained if he'd been tickled by Champ or Confidence like that, because at least he would have had fun. After all, the boy trusted the two sportsmen, and he knew that both would not do it with the intention of hurting him, but for real fun. Hector was thinking about this when he saw Shimmers move in his sleep, rolling over onto his stomachs and continuing to snore. That new position made the bear's feet perfectly visible to the boy. And of course this attracted the attention of the little Brazilian, who crawled to the swordsman's feet to get a better look at the details of the soles and toes. For a while the boy was silent, a little smile on his lips, watching those fluffy paws, the soles covered with short, fine fur, the red heart-shaped pads on the heels, and the little white pads in front of each toe. It wasn't the first time that Hector had long admired the feet of a Care Bear, after all he had done it before with Champ, when they both slept in Bright Heart's workshop. But every opportunity was welcome for the boy, so he just stood there, watching the swordsman's feet. And to better feel the differences between his own feet and Shimmers' feet, he lightly rubbed the soles of his feet against the bear's soles. What the boy could tell was that although the swordsman walked barefoot most of the time, his feet were very soft, as much as Champ's. Carefully Hector slid his feet across the soles of Shimmers, and felt the bear shudder a little as he curled his toes. This attracted even more the attention of the little Brazilian, who giggled and slid his toes over the swordsman's insteps, while the swordsman again curled his toes and slightly moved the soles without waking up. Hector then lay down on his stomach, looking directly at the beige bear's feet, and lightly rubbed the tips of his index fingers from the heels to under the toes of the sleeper, who for the first time chuckled softly in his sleep. Such reaction made the boy stop immediately. - Shimmers?... Did you wake up? – the little Brazilian asked in a low voice, looking in silence if the bear had awakened, but it continued to snore loudly in a very deep sleep, opening its toes again. For a few seconds Hector wondered if he should keep playing with the swordsman's sensitive feet. But he had nothing else to do, and tickling Shimmers' feet would certainly be fun, as long as he didn't wake the sleeping bear. Thinking about it, the boy slowly rubbed the tips of all his fingers on the bear's insteps, up and down, watching as Shimmers curled his toes once more and moved his feet slightly. - Coochie coo, looks like someone's been ticklish... - the boy muttered in a low voice, with a smirk, as he teased the front and top of his big toes, sliding the tips of his index fingers over the pads of the swordsman's big toes. The latter had the natural reaction of pulling his legs slightly, but he went back to straightening them seconds later. Hector then proceeded to tickle the top of each toe of Shimmers, even as the bear curled his toes to protect himself. A wide smile spread across the sleeper's lips as he quickly covered one foot with the other. This made the young Brazilian stop once more to make sure the beige bear hadn't woken up, before continuing to scratch the sides and instep that was on top now, feeling all the softness of Shimmers' skin. - Hehehe nohohoho... - he muttered in his sleep, crossing one foot over the other again without waking up. That reaction made Hector chuckle mischievously, sliding his open hand lightly up and down the bottom of the bear's foot, which curled its toes and gave a few sleepy giggles. - "You really are a very heavy sleeper, Shimmers" - the boy thought to himself, scratching between the swordsman's toes and starting to feel strangely excited, as he felt when he tickled Champ. But he really didn't want to stop now, continuing to enjoy the fun situation. Thinking about it, the little Brazilian looked around for some stick he could use to scratch the soles of the bear's feet, but suddenly he saw something even better. Quickly he crawled to the corner of the cave and picked up two blue feathers that some bird had left there, before returning to the sleeper's feet and starting to slide the quills along the insteps. - Hehehe stahahahap!... - Shimmers giggled sleepily, his body shuddering and he pulling his legs, but soon returning to the original position, to have his feet tickled again by Hector, who was feeling more and more enthusiastic. - Coochie coo, sleepy teddy bear... - the boy muttered mischievously, scribbling the quills randomly along the swordsman's insteps, before sliding down to the heel pads, where he sank the feathers a little deeper into the center of the heels. The swordsman's feet trembled a little, and he closed and opened his toes slowly, still laughing a little. But it certainly wasn't the most sensitive spot on Shimmers' soles, which motivated Hector to start using the bristles of the feathers to rub under the bear's toes, which immediately let out a louder laugh and curled his toes, trapping the feathers. The boy stopped tickling for a few seconds, so that the sleeping bear would not wake up, and also for it to relax its toes again. - Hehehe, what cute and sensitive feet - murmured the little Brazilian with a giggle, again sliding the bristles under the toes of Shimmers, who again chuckled softly and moved his toes and feet to get rid of the tickle. - Stohohohop Mamahahaha... - the bear pleaded in the midst of his dreams, which made Hector smile even more, as surely the swordsman imagined Trueheart tickling him again. Hector sawed the feathers between the sleeper's toes, and the sleeper immediately curled his fingers, but the boy was faster and managed to get the feathers out before they were caught by the beige bear. The young Brazilian repeated this three or four more times, sawing the feathers between Shimmers' toes and pulling them out quickly so he wouldn't catch them. That's when he purposely let the bear pinch the feathers between his toes, only to have them pulled hard and tickle even more. - Hehehe nohohoho!... Stohohohop, Truhuhuhue... - the swordsman laughed louder, but he still didn't wake up with all that tickle. - Coochie coo, sleeping teddy bear… – Hector chuckled before scribbling again the soles of Shimmers with the feather quills – Your feet are so cute… Putting down the feathers, the boy went back to using just the index finger of his right hand to tickle the beige bear's insteps, while he rested his chin on his left hand, just to get a better look at the Shimmers' toes opening and closing as they were tickled. Suddenly, without Hector quite knowing what he was doing, he bent his head forward and placed a long kiss on each instep of the bear, starting to calmly lick the sleeper's soles. - Hahaha! Nohohoho! - the bear laughed aloud pulling his legs up when he felt that tickle, beginning to be aware that something was really playing with his feet. But Hector didn't realize it, and he just continued to calmly lick the toes and soles of Shimmers' feet, feeling more excited and happier than ever. He couldn't explain that feeling, he was just really enjoying tickling the swordsman in a way he'd never imagined. - Stahahahahap! My feheheheet!! – Shimmers finally waking up to the sound of his own laughter, and with something wet licking his feet, and when he stood up, he saw the young Brazilian standing there, happily licking his soles – Hehehe Hector! When the boy heard his name spoken by the bear, he widened his eyes and stopped immediately, swallowing hard and feeling his cheeks flush at the swordsman's surprised gaze. - HH-Hello Shimmers – he stuttered shyly – DD-Did you sleep well? - Yes, I slept very well, but... - Shimmers sat up and touched his feet wet with Hector's saliva - What were you doing? Were you tickling my feet? - WW-Well, it's just that... - the little Brazilian's cheeks were redder and brighter than a tomato now, while he kept his head down, not daring to face the beige bear - I felt so alone, with nothing to do... AA-Are you angry with me? Shimmers laughed at the little Brazilian's concern, and he quickly crawled over to Hector and gave him a hug. - Of course I'm not irritated with you - he said amiably - Not to mention that I'm happy to see you're fine to the point of wanting to play tickle with me. I know Care Bears feet are irresistible to most people... Such comment, along with that cute hug, made the boy relax again and open a little smile, before his expression closed again. - But after all, what happened Shimmers? – Hector questioned looking at the bear and then around – Where are we? How did we get here? What happened to Aqua, Lonesome and Redemption? - Redemption freed us, saying that someone had invaded the Kingdom of Caring and that she, Lonesome and Aqua were going to Care-a-lot to help others – explained the bear quickly – You were already passed out by that time. So I put you on my shoulders and left, walking through the Forest of Feelings all day and carrying you. I just remember seeing this cave and crawling here, and I think I passed out from exhaustion. - O Reino do Carinho foi invadido (The Kingdom of Caring invaded)?!? – Hector exclaimed extremely worried – Oh heavens! That's not good... What happened to the others? Are they okay? Do they need help? Shimmers had risen and walked cautiously to the entrance to the cave, looking into the darkness and thinking about the questions the boy had asked him. He needed to be strong now, so the young man wouldn't despair. For that very reason, he forced a slight smile as he turned back inside. - You don't need to worry, Hector, everything will be fine – the swordsman said amiably, sitting down next to the Brazilian – The Care Bear Family has faced worse situations before, and always managed to do well... - But they must be in danger, and they need our help! – Hector insisted even more worried, holding Shimmers' hands – Don't you worry about what these invaders are doing with the other bears and cousins? Aren't you worried about Wish Bear? - Of course I'm worried, but I also trust God, and I know He's protecting my friends - replied the bear with a calm smile - And as for the two of us, what better thing we have to do now is go back to sleep, and tomorrow morning I'll decide what to do. - But I'm not sleepy, and I... - the boy hesitated a little to continue, feeling his cheeks flush with embarrassment - I wish... I wish you... You would tickle my feet too... Shimmers was surprised to hear that request, as he didn't expect to hear it from the young Brazilian. Also, the swordsman generally liked to be tickled, but not to tickle his friends, especially his feet. The only exception was really Wish Bear, he loved doing it. For a few seconds they were both silent, until finally the beige bear chuckled and looked at Hector in an amused way, before silently grabbing the boy's right ankle and sliding his furry fingers down the sole of his foot. - Hehehe hey! – Hector exclaimed in surprise, feeling that unexpected tickle. - Coochie coo, time to make a little Brazilian laugh - said the bear playfully, supporting the boy's feet in his lap, holding his ankles with his left hand and scratching the young man's soles with his right hand. - Nohohoho! Hector chuckled and curled his toes, moving his feet to lessen the tickling sensation, but deep down he was loving it. When he felt the swordsman slide his furry fingers between his toes, he had to fight not to pull his legs – My feheheheet! I ahahaham vehehehery sehehensitihihive! - I know you are, and you also have a nice little laugh – Shimmers teased as he held the boy's ankles tighter, and scratched under his toes, which made the young man finally pull his legs – Hey! Don't try to run away, I still want to tickle you so bad, little boy! It wasn't really Hector's intention to run away from the tickle, as he was enjoying the game. But he couldn't help that natural reaction of trying to pull his legs when the tickle became too intense. When the beige bear drummed his fingertips on the boy's insteps, the boy again pulled his legs and curled his toes in reaction. - Stohohohop, my feheheheet! It tihihihicklehehehes! – shouted the young boy with a smile from ear to ear, when he finally leaned a little forward and started to slide his hand over the sole of Shimmers' foot – Coochie hehehe coo hohoho! - Hey! Nohohoho! – the bear immediately started to laugh and pulled his leg away from Hector's hand, but this freed the boy, who quickly grabbed the swordsman's left foot and started scratching the sole of the foot from the heel to the toes – Stahahahap! Thihihihis is nohohohot fahahahair! But as the little Brazilian didn't stop, Shimmers reacted by grabbing and gently squeezing the young man's waist, who again laughed with the tickle and struggled not to be tickled, while still teasing the bear's foot. For a few more minutes, they both continued that tickle fight, laughing happily and having fun, until finally they both stopped, tired and breathing deeply. - That was… so much fun… - said Hector happily, panting, lying down on the leaf-covered ground and looking at the swordsman - Thanks… for playing with me… I feel much happier now... - You're welcome, Hector... - Shimmers replied with a wide smile, seeing the boy yawn - Now I think it's time for us to sleep again... This time the little Brazilian had nothing to disagree with, and he snuggled into the bed of leaves, squeezing a little because of the cold. Suddenly, to his surprise, he felt the bear lying down behind him and hugging him from behind, with his fluffy, furry arms, and crossing his legs over the boy's legs. - Don't worry, I'll warm you up and protect you too - he said amiably, as the boy snuggled against his warm, furry body - Good night, Hector. - Good night Shimmers... - the boy replied with a yawn and a satisfied smile, and a few moments later he was already sound asleep, dreaming that he played carefree in Care-a-lot with Champ, Shimmers and Confidence, and that no one would ever harm him again because now he had found who loved him and truly protected him... 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