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Feral is with scientists and engineers at Enforcer Headquarters looking over the humans ruined vessel, the superstructure is compromised, the engines are seized up and all the computer systems are corrupted beyond recovery.

An engineer moves over to him "We've gone through the whole machine and..." he gives a shrug "It's all destroyed."

Feral eyes him "There is nothing left?"

"Sadly no, we've found the drive and the crafts black box, the drive is completely burnt out and the black box has been fried from some kind of electrical feedback. The only data we could gather was basically what the human has already told us, as for what remains of the machine, it is possible we could retrofit it into a drop or gunship but that's really it."

It's something the big cat didn't want to hear, he was hoping that the machine would yield better results given the once precious technology it harbored, then again the Enforcers could always use another vehicle at their disposal. He decides to have the machine put in storage and for engineers to prepare various blueprints for machine to be converted, he looks to see his niece approaching him with some documents in her hands.

Felina looks to the craft being moved "I know we can use another machine, but shouldn't we get Adam's consent first? It is technically his property uncle."

Feral gives a sigh "Yeah you're right, if he signs a waver we can pretty much do what we want with it outside of examining it."

The she-cat gives a smirk "And what if he wants to join the Enforcers?" earning a scoff from her uncle.

In all honesty Feral doubts such a thing, while the human can hold his own against the Metallikats he hasn't seen what other threats Megakat City has, he wonders how he'll take the sight of of the more infamous one such as Dr. Viper and Dark Kat that really shake things up. As much as he is suspicious about the human he would be willing to give him a fair shot if he decides to go that route, heck some of the Enforcers have been asking if he was going to join their ranks with many saying he would make a great addition.

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With the day having gone as normal as it can be, watching tv being the go to for entertainment with the content being basically the same only with cats... now that I think about it they spell cat with a 'k' rather then a 'c', reason why I have no idea. The doctors give me a proper physical as they try to put together some medical records for me to take with me and Callie picks me up at around 4:30pm in this really cool car that looks straight out of science fiction from the 60's and is built like a tank. The sights of the city are pretty cool, a blend of retro construction with aspects of 80's and early 90's sci-fi technology with a cartoonish twist, I can't help but smile with excitement as I look around through the tinted glass.

Calllie takes a glancing smile at me "I have never seen such wonder and excitement, even most tourists don't have that look."

"This city is so cool looking!", I look to Callie "And I can't wait to see all it has to offer." feeling like I'm gonna jump out of my shoes.

The she-cat gives a giggle "There is a lot to do in Megakat City, it just depends on what you are looking for. But we can worry about that after we get you situated, tomorrow we'll get you some clothes and I've talked to some friends of mine who'll be joining us to help expand your circle."

I relax in the seat "Is it okay if I can help you at city hall until I figure out what I want to do?"

Callie puts on a thinking expression for a second "I don't see why not, I could use some help actually as it's stressful juggling everything around."

We eventually get to Callie's place and we get some chinese take out as we chill and watch a movie, she points out that she's surprised how quiet I'm being overall and I simply reply that I usually keep to myself and try not to make a lot of noise.

Callie blinks a few times, she nods a little as she gives a soft grin "So you're on the shy side of things."

I give a chuckle "Yeah, I'm actually not that outgoing as crazy as it sounds but I can hold a conversation." thinking about the skirmish yesterday.

The she-cat gives a shrug "There's nothing really wrong with that, it just means you need some time to understand what's happening."

Callie isn't wrong as I've been more of a thinker then anything else, it's just I've always jumped in when the situation called for it or I had no other choice. While I was in hospital, I did flip through some magazines they had and I found it pretty interesting at the threats the city commonly has to go through as those machines seemed to be the most tame, from mutants to mad scientists and some powerful foes, it seems Megakat City could use some more help on that front. I just don't know, I want to help but I still have a good range of options to choose from.

Callie eyes me "I don't want to make you feel uncomfortable but everyone is going to be watching you at least in the short term... and I can tell you aren't really one for attention."

I give a sigh "I am nervous in crowds but I'll be fine.", I feel my shoulder being touched and I look to her.

"But everyone knows you are not a threat and that you are going to be trying to find your place here. It'll just take some time to adjust."

The rest of the night goes on with us eventually doing the dishes and going to bed with Callie telling me if I need anything to let her know, we wish each other good night and I lay on the pullout couch. I lay there staring at the ceiling as I hear a nearby clock ticking while I take in the silent atmosphere, the latent smell of fading perfume hangs in the air with some small night lights here and there towards the floor. I take a deep breath as I lay on my side to get comfortable, giving a very light yawn and slowly fall asleep.

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Callie is laying in her bed as she places her glasses on her night stand, her thoughts go to the human in other room as she begins to think of how well clothes shopping is going to go as the human doesn't have a tail and will require some sewing to make them a little more viable. She thinks to how quiet he is, that his demeanor is actually pretty tame as he seems to observe and take everything in before interacting, she nods to herself as she remembers she was able to get Jake and Chance to come along for at least a few hours plus having Felina will help give him another familiar face to make it easier for him. It's a rare occurrence indeed when something crazy happens and something neutral or even positives arrives from it as normally it spells that one of the more powerful attackers has a plan put in motion in either trying to subjugate the city or to destroy it.

There's another reason for the outing as well, to learn a little about his interests and tastes so that it's something to build off from. She smirks a little as she reflects on the fact that she has a guy with her in her home, which brings up another thought... would he try to find love here as well?

The she-cat sighs to herself 'One thing at a time Callie, the poor guy just got here.'

A few hours ticks by and the cat gets up to use rest room, after which she decides to check in on the human to see how he's doing, she sees that he is asleep though he is a little fidgety. Callie moves towards him to see some sweat on his brow, she feels his forehead but he doesn't have a fever so she reaches the conclusion that he's having a nightmare, she decides to lay on top of the covers and lightly embraces him, he calms down as his arms lazily wraps around her.

A gentle grin forms on her face 'This world is new to you, you are excited but you are scared of what may happen.', she brings her hand to the back of the humans head 'But you aren't alone...'

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Waking up being held by Callie spooks me a little though it wares off, we get ready and head out to meet up with the others at a mall, we meet up with Felina and a couple guys by the names of Jake and Chance with the latter two arriving via a large tow truck. Minus the various stares I get I don't let it distract me from experiencing the mall as we decide to get my clothes out of the way first, with me mostly picking out clothing that is basically black, blue, silver and grey with some gold accents here and there. They decide to bring me to one of the jewelry stores where I go with a cheap watch with the brand being similar to one that I use to wear back where I'm from with the watch being a shined aluminum with a blue face and gold numbers with matching hands. After getting my watch we begin to simply explore the mall, most of the stores are similar to those of the malls back home with a few differences given the difference of tech and how it's applied as the mall like the city has this retro sci-fi look combined with standard city architecture.

Eventually this advertisement comes on a nearby tv, showing off an upcoming military show of the creation of replicated but up-to date versions of ships in the second mega war which based on the description is this worlds version of our second world war but the naming conventions of the ships shown are the same however, a restored Iowa-class battleship with rebuilds of the Bismarck, the Yamato and the Hood with all four being functional. I quickly get excited at it, that I could see such legendary vessels up close and personal, the four cats give me amused smirks with Callie and Felina confirming they are going to be at the event given their positions with former saying she'll get me a proper pass.

Jake glances to me "What do you know of these ships?"

"The two I am most familiar with are the Bismarck and Yamato, all played roles in the second great war, though the two Axis vessels had non-existent service lives while the Allied ones had pretty impressive ones. I also know reasonably well the tech specs of the two short-lived vessels as I've always wondered what would have happened if they where were used more effectively."

Felina raises a brow "So you're familiar with military history and tactics?"

I give a slight nod "Yeah those are huge interest of mine, I also enjoy learning about tech and weapons."

The Enforcer puts on a pondering look for but a moment "You don't really strike me as a sailor though."

"That is correct, I am far more observant with ground warfare, though I have done some looking into for ariel combat."

Chance takes a sip of some soda "So what's your opinion on the jet the Swat Kats use?"

I think about it for a moment "It's a very capable machine from what I've seen, a wide range of missiles and bombs certainly gives it a wide range of operations it could be in, through in the ability to allow a motorcycle to rapidly deploy to cover more ground offers even more flexibility in other fields, plus it's maneuverability is very spot on and reminds me of a Mig-29 or an F-14 in a few ways. I can't say too much more outside of that, as I was more concerned with not getting my head blown off, though it is an impressive craft and a very unique one as well." with a nervous laugh towards the end.

The cats look satisfied with my answer with Jake and Chance giving decent grins, we stop to have some lunch which was just some burgers but they were fantastic, Felina also brings up the craft I arrived in and wondering if I was interested in keeping it or if the Enforcers could use it as legally it was my property given I can't go back to my Earth and there was no way in getting into contact with the United States. It is true that it's more or less the last thing from home I have outside of a set of clothes, but it would be costly and I didn't have a need for it, so I decide to agree to hand it over to the Enforcers as they'll get far more use out of it then I would, surprisingly though she asks me how I feel the craft should or could be used. I think about it for a moment and motion for it to be used as a heavy dropship as it wouldn't take much converting after they remove the pods. I also ask all four about the Enforcers and the answers I get are pretty interesting as they are a paramilitary police force and are the first line of defense, though they do admit that their effectiveness varies from case to case given what kind of threat or menace they are up against with often the Swat Kats dealing the final blow or carrying the entire skirmish.

Felina also tells me the benefits that comes with being an Enforcer and that it is actually not a bad career path, though Callie puts on a nervous look while raising an eyebrow at her. Jake and Chance explain that they use to be pilots for the organization... I can tell they are leaving something out but I decide not to press as they vouch that becoming an Enforcer does come with it some amazing perks, all three make it clear though they don't want to try to influence my choice in a career path and to do some research before making a choice which earns a silent sigh of relief from Callie. Between Callie and myself we explain that I'll be helping her out until I figure out what I want to do which everyone thinks is a good idea as it'll help give me a few ideas, plus Callie is usually everywhere seemingly at once given she seems to handle most of the cities affairs rather then the actual mayor... much to her dismay.

Felina puts on a thinking look "I have an idea to help you out, you can handle yourself in fight but I think you need a little on person protection especially after your display."

Jake nods "I have to agree with her, you don't look like a brawler and not all cats are charming like us." with a smirk at the end.

The Enforcer rubs her chin "I have the backing to give you a sidearm and we can deal with the paperwork later."

Callie blinks at her before giving a sigh "It definitely couldn't hurt and there is a weapon shop nearby."

We hear over to the store and it is beyond words how cool it all looks with various firearms, ammunition that date from modern arms to even some old flint and percussion weapons, we head up to the counter where Felina presents her license, badge and a few other things... next thing I know I am told I can choose any sidearm and it'll simply just be covered under some kind of Enforcer program. I decide to examine what's in front of me and I find something amazing fairly quickly, a P04 luger pistol with a few magazines next to it as it looks to be extremely new with an amazing finish. The owner hands it to me along with the magazines and some rounds, he has a firing range where I try it out for a few minutes, every pull being smooth and shot on target with even one hand shots landing on point with the adjustable sights being of great aid with the optional stock also adding to this when equipped....

I give a smirk and I loosely point the depleted weapon upward "I'll take it." smoke flaring from the six inch barrel

We get it to where I get some paper work of my own with Felina's signature which basically says I am authorized to carry and use it, along with it a holster and belt along with a holder for the stock should I need it, more magazines, some tools and plenty of ammunition for it with the store owner complimenting my shooting. Felina helps me in getting the holster just right along with the belt and gives me the paper work for my person, we eventually leave the store as we keep our outing up with Jake and Chance showing me their tow truck while the ladies chat in the background, the two inform me that they are stuck with this because Feral forced them to crash into the Enforcer Headquarters at that time and handcuffed them with the bill until it's paid off... ouch!

Either way they are a couple of cool guys that are pretty chill that know their stuff and I would like to hang out with them if they have the time... but I can't help but get the feeling that at least when it comes to Jake that I've met him before....

After a couple more hours we all say our farewell for nows with Jake and Chance giving me their contact information in case I wanna chat or if I need a tow, Callie and I make it back to her place where we go over my clothes with me taking a shower which I am more then grateful for and we begin to work on getting my clothes more appropriate for me as I lack the tail they have, thankfully I remember how to sew despite not doing it for a while, at first I am laser focused as I don't want to risk messing anything up but I quickly relax and even get into humming a tune here and there which earns a giggle from Callie. The night is uneventful as we simply hang out until we go to bed, the next day comes where I get my citizenship papers with help from both Callie and Manx along with Manx pulling some strings to make sure I had the proper paperwork when it comes to my firearm as I wanted to make sure there is no stone unturned... amazingly it turns out it's a genuine old firearm the second mega war which is pretty stunning from my viewpoint.

Eventually I start to help Callie with her duties with the Mayor saying he has a conference with some executives on the green hills which Callie translates to me after he leaves is that he's off to play golf, she shows me how to organize and file the paper work and it's beyond crazy with certain perments and policies with her paperwork trays just full of documents. I can see that she looks flustered even with me helping her, she must simply be overwhelmed all the time with all of it... she shows me what to do and handling the documents are pretty simple as if it requires a signature I hand it to her for her eyes to examine otherwise I simply file it in the proper place unless it needs a stamp approval or if the document is red, blue or green from the other branches or in some cases from the department of the Enforcers.

Speaking of which Felina arrives with some Enforcers with the paperwork to hand over the craft into their jurisdiction which I do sign with two Enforcers with her giving me high fives thanking me for the other day to which I simply reply that I was happy to help, trying to be modest about it, heck they take a look at the luger I got yesterday and when I bring up it is a true vintage sidearm from the second mega war which makes their jaws drop in surprise. Sadly I have to cut the whole conversation short as I need to get back to helping Callie with the paperwork which is okay as they have to return to headquarters anyway and that they'll see me around, it was an extremely short 'visit' from Felina but was nice. Callie and I sort through a good chunk of it as her fingers type at the computer similar to one in dimensions from the 90's and running Whiskers 98 which earns a quiet chuckle from me as I constantly relay documents to where they need to go... not really a fan of office work but I do understand the importance.

The phone rings which Callie answers "Deputy Mayor Briggs speaking." still typing with one hand, her gaze still being sharp like a knifes edge.

I finish sorting a few files and I catch my breath as the she-cat talks on the phone, I go over and grab a few more papers from another stack, I find a file with the Enforcers seal on it but it's far from a simple folder as it's more like a steal case with a key hole on the side of it, I raise an eyebrow at how odd it looks but I give a shrug and gently put it on Callie's desk and I go back to sorting.

Before I completely turn Callie hangs the phone up "Are you up for road trip?" with a light grin.

I feel a smirk relief form "Heck yeah, I could use some fresh air." as I place the files I'm holding off to the side.

We leave and travel to just outside the city to what looks like a small dig-site near the shore, we move to where we see a cat with short brown hair, brown fur and she's wearing an archeologist outfit with the jack open to reveal a tealish top, she looks our way and waves us over, her grin getting a little bigger with her gaze going to me for a moment.

The she-cat exclaims "Nice to see you make it Deputy Mayor...", she looks to me "And it's nice to see our new arrival here as well, welcome Adam to our expedition."

Callie nods, she looks to me "Adam, this is Dr. Abby Sinian, she is archeologist and runs the cities history museum."

"It's nice to meet you Doctor." with a smirk.

Callie looks to Abby "What have you found?"

Abby tells us to follow her, along the way I notice there are some dig teams but it's pretty sparse but I do see some heavy equipment should they really need it, we are brought to a small tent where on a table sits an old looking chest where a cat is trying to get it open...

"We've found an old chest, dating shows it's from the golden age of piracy and we think we are close to getting it open." with a grin.

Callie blinks before putting on a grin "It'll make a fine addition to the museum."

I look to Abby "Out of curiosity, have you found anything else?" being intrigued and excited by the sight.

"We did find the remains of a ship under the sand, a schooner from what we can tell, we also found old firearms and tools that are in acceptable condition, it looks like the ship simply got lost in a storm.", she picks up an old flintlock pistol from a table "All of their weapons are loaded so they were expecting trouble or they were just protecting their loot."

The cat working on chest gives a twist on the lock "I think I got it!"

We gather around as he opens the chest, the chest contains old gold coins and jewels with some mini-bricks of silver mixed in. It's truly breathtaking to see real treasure, I can only imagine what it's been through and the story behind it all...

Abby looks to me "It's refreshing to see someone young take an interest in such a thing."

I suddenly feel the hair on the back of my neck stand on end as I get this bad feeling, I quickly scan the side of the tent, noticing a few protrusions pushing through the cloth, followed by a click...

I panic "GET DOWN!!!"

Everyone dives as weapons fire comes through, I quickly pull out my luger and open fire where the bullets are coming from, expending two magazines in the process, I reload as I slowly get up, I hear a car door and run out of the tent as I work the toggle action, I look around the tent and find a few gunmen laying with some submachine guns, I see an old jeep nearby with someone in it, I run over and find an injured cat clutching one of his wounds while his hand is on a radio, those eyes of his crossing with mine as I aim the firearm at his forehead, I glance to see he has a pistol next to him, my eyes go to him and I lightly shake my head... with the look on his face I may as well have worked the pistols action. He drops the radio and raises his hand, keeping the other on what looks like his worst wound while I tilt my weapon towards the ground, I keep him in my sights until the Enforcers arrive, a team of four with three fatalities and one injured but thankfully no one else was loss or injured from what happened.

Commander Feral approaches me, his gaze very stern "I'm actually impressed by your performance, you were quick on your feet and knew how deal with the situation.", he takes a seat next to me "I could use someone like you on the force."

I look to him "I still don't really know what to do sir, for me it all just... happened so fast..." replaying the entire scene in my head.

Feral glances to me "Your senses are tuned for danger it seems, I understand your hesitation as being an Enforcer is a huge responsibility with a lot of weight. But if you are strong enough for it it'll pay very well and it can lead to even more oppertunity, I wouldn't be saying anything if I wasn't serious.", he hands me a business card "If you decide to go that route just give my niece or I a call. But remember, Magakat City suffers from far more stronger things then thieves like this."

I thank him as I give a nod, he goes over to talk to Callie and Abby while Felina comes over to me, giving a sigh as I can tell she's a little concerned.

Felina puts a hand on my back "Be honest with me Adam, how do you feel?"

I look to the she-cat "It honestly feels strange, I don't know how to describe it... all I did was 'feel' something and I saw the danger.", I look down "I know I wasn't expecting to hit anything either." holding the empty luger in my hands.

Felina lightly nods "That part is always the hardest, but the key thing is that when push came to shove you knew what to do. The problem though is that word will spread and you'll become a big target as a result, more then likely not from the bigger ones but the small fry may get ideas."

Her words hit me as I begin to run various scenarios in my mind as I look at my luger, it all dwells on me for the next few days while I help Callie at city hall, both her and Manx noticing how deep in thought I am though they don't press me for anything as they can easily tell I need some space, while I don't want to jump into anything I don't want to be on the sideline either... after thinking about it for a couple weeks, I make my choice.... I just hope it's the right one...

After I get to city hall I tell Callie about my choice to which she nods and wishes me luck while saying I have her support, I head into a pay phone, I put my change in and after putting a few rings Felina answers the line "Hi Felina it's Adam... I'm in, how soon can I be recruited?"

To be continued...