Things That Go Bump In The Night
By Tiger

                         VI

While Eric and Tiger were locked outside and appeared
to be talking, Peter was setting Raven up for a bunch
of pranks. He snickered. Ace and Eric weren't the only
two pranksters around here. Raven walked right into
the setup. KERSPLAT! Green goo covered her from head
to foot. She spluttered growling... "I'll KILL you
ACE!" Ace looked at her and grinned at that. "Sorry
lady, you'll have to blame Petey for that one!" "OH?"
was Raven's reply, then she heard Pete's laughter. "So
Kitty wants to play does he....WELL Lets see what
tricks I have up MY sleeve!" She went and got cleaned
off. She set Peter up with a ghost trick, that got his
eyes bugging. She chuckled as she used one of the
computers in the house to come up with a bunch of
counter pranks! She hit him rapid fire with them too!
Finally she didn't hear anything from the Cat, so she
surmised that it was safe enough to go out without
being creamed. IT was, for the moment, safe. A blast
from a whoopee cushion as she sat down on a chair told
her THIS battle wasn't over with yet.She chuckled at
that. She slipped on a banana peel and Peter caught
her before she could hit the floor. His eyes were
devilish and the grin practically shouted "Cat that
ate the Canary" "Gotcha!" he laughed. Raven answered
tartly "WE'LL SEE WHO HAS WHO!!!" until he laughingly
reminded her of the outcome between Tiger and Eric.
That is when he dumped ice down her back. She yelled
and went chasing Peter through the house. "Time to hit
him with some shell shocks!" and man did she. Both
were trying to one up the other in the prank
department. Eric and Tiger heard a commotion and
looked in through the glass and just died laughing as
Peter and Raven were trying to one up each other,
"It's going to be messy when we get back in there"
Eric laughed, "That is if Raven doesn't skin his furry
hide!" Both laughed at the scene playing out in front
of them. Ace unlocked the door and let both back in.
"Good to see you two!" He chortled. Both stood out of
the way and let the games continue!


                        VII

No sooner had they got into the house then Ace
squirted Tiger with the water gun again, she chased
him down the hall, took aim with a pail full of water,
and GOT HIM! She laughed and ran. Eric's devilish
laughing meant more trouble. Meanwhile Demoness was
trying to one up Gene in their prank war. The crash
and laughter got Tiger's attention for the second Eric
needed to hogtie her! She yelped, as Eric slung her
over his back and made off like the sly fox that he
was! Ace and Pete cracked up laughing at the sight.
"No need to roust those two, lets see if we can get
Lorie and Raven fired up again" and went their
seperate ways. Bruce couldnt help but laugh. Tiger had
gotten herself into one heck of a pickle with Eric
Carr! He and Lorie were engaged in gentler pranks than
the rest. Both cracked up though at the sight that
Tiger and Eric Carr made as he carried her down the
hallway, destination unknown. "Looks like you caught
yourself a Tiger!" "Yep, and I havent got her by the
tail either" he chuckled wickedly. Tiger was beet red,
but laughing anyway. He grinned, gave both of them a
salute and continued on his way DOWNSTAIRS! Tiger
wondered what was so important that would
be...downstairs... HOLY MACKERAL!!!! That is when she
really began to try and fight. NO DICE. His laugh got
even more wicked.


                        VIII

"Cant escape now..." he chuckled wickedly as the door
to the downstairs opened and closed behind them. There
was a room downstairs. He dumped her on the bed and
knowing she COULDN'T get away, proceeded to lock it
tight and bolt it! "I dont want any nosy visitors,
cause what I've got planned for you. ..heh... I dont
want an audience for this..." Tiger shivered at those
words. She got a good look around and strangled a
croak. The room was sound proof... ut oh... the look
in his eyes... Raven was right... oh well...He
playfully pounced on her and at the same time released
her from the silk cords that had her hogtied. He
started tickling her and she started tickling back.
Which led to an impromptu wrestling match. Which
stopped the moment he kissed her. That is when things
got hotter than a habernero pepper. A soft groan
escaped from her lips as his kiss deepened. Hunger
growled and his voice turned deeper with desire.
Mouths fused. the fire rose. Both partook of one
another in a feeding frenzy that lasted endlessly.
From soft and sweet to crazy and wild. Cries and
screams of passion filled the room, yet not a sound
outside let on the wildly passionate storm that raged
in the room containing the twin flames. Neither could
not stop and didnt want to either. Finally, both
collaped together, completely exhausted "MINE!!!" Eric
finally said, when both regained their breath. On her
neck lay a mark that would tell the others... "HANDS
OFF!" "My sweet, wild tiger woman....You are now
MINE!!! and I intend it to stay that way. She just
smiled in agreement, then caught him off guard with
her pronouncement "MINE!!!!" He chuckled softly.
"Damned straight." he laughed deep in his throat. Both
fell asleep , holding one another tight. Tiger's heart
soared like a hawk in the wind. and the look in his
eys, was one of protection and love as sleep finally
kidnapped her from him.


                         IX

Eric and Tiger crept back up the stairs silently,
stifling laughter as they heard various stuff going
on. Eric winked at Tiger conspiritorially and they
joined back into the crazieness. "Raven, WATCH YOUR
BACK!" Tiger yelled, and for interfering got a face
full of water from Ace's pistol. Suddenly Eric's voice
cut in through the chaos. "DING DING!! ROUND ONE IS
OVER.. CHOW TIME!" Everyone broke it up for supper,
being on their best behaviour.. Raven eyed Tiger's
neck and she turned beet red as some comments flew and
gave as good as she got. After supper, the girls and
guys seperated and started plotting the next phase of
this wacky one upmanship game. Eric snickered at the
comments that he was getting about Tiger. That
sunshine smile of his still lit up a room. Tiger
looked over at him and stated emphatically "NO BENGAL
TIGER TRAPS!" "Beautiful, I AM a Bengal Tiger trap!"
to the amusement of the others. Tiger tartly stated
"No disagreement there!" he advanced on her holding a
cup of ice, and she grabbed her drink. Raven and Gena
died laughing... "Here we go again!" as both plastered
each other with liquid. Both sat back down with their
respective groups and started planning furiously how
to one up the other side. Eric's smile melted Tiger
like a lump of snow before the sunshine. She shook her
head and paid attention as each one had their say and
she added a few things. When they all looked up, the
guys had disappeared again. PLAYTIME!


                         X

The door suddenly slammed and the practical jokes
flew to a quick halt. Two had left... Gene and
Demoness. "DING DING!! Round TWO!" yelled Eric as he
tossed a pillow at Tiger, who jumped over the couch
and started chasing Eric around. Eric Singer just
laughed at the two of them as he prepared for the next
attack. Raven was sitting by the computer still
plotting up pranks. She could hear the Kitty sneaking
up behind her and cut the computer off and just gave
him a look that that said "Try Me!" Tiger had to laugh
at that... So now they were down by TWO pranksters!
The rest of the day passed in wild and wooly pranks.
By the time night came. Tiger had fallen asleep in her
own bed. the door was firmly locked. She didnt hear
the door open nor shut. "Damn, she is out cold" a male
voice swore. "We'll never wake her up!" They both
tried. Tiger was flat worn out. A good nights sleep
would help. Eventually they gave up and went in search
of more prey for their pranks.

By twos the next day, they left. Tiger would remember
this forever in her heart. The sunrise was beautiful
as they went their seperate ways. Tiger knew she would
treasure these memories for a lifetime.

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The End