(Inside the gym)
Pierce: Hey, what happened to you guys? We finished our stretches.
Ariana: We were just finding out Commodore's spirit animal.
Katrina: Really? What is it Commodore?
Commodore: A fox.
Pierce: Nice Commodore! You are just like Ari.
Commodore: Please, call me Fox from now on.
Pierce: Ok, Fox.
Ariana: Hey guys, do you mind if Fox comes with us tonight?
Katrina: Sure, I don't mind.
Pierce: Me neither.
Ariana: Just, when I go to Sabrina's, he is coming too. He's getting an anthro taur conversion.
Katrina: I'm coming too remember. I want to become an anthro Golden Retriever.
Pierce: If everybody else is coming, then I am too. I'm going to change my species.
Ariana: Why? You are fine the way you are.
Pierce: I feel left out. Everybody else is a canine, while I'm a deer. I think I'm going o change to a wolf or some other dog.
Katrina: If you ask me, you're fine. But hey, only you can make your own choices.
Fox (Commodore): It's all up to you dude. If you want to change species, so be it.
Pierce: I think I'm going to. Just what species should I change into?
Ariana: Hmm... How about a Siberian Husky?
Katrina: Or a Great Dane?
Fox: Or a German Shepherd?
Pierce: I think I'm going to go with a Siberian Husky. It is more of a hunting dog.
Katrina: A husky works.
Fox: What ever works for you dude.
Ariana: As soon as practice is over I have to call Sabrina.
Fox: [To Coach B] Coach B, are we done?
Coach B: Have all of you done your workout?
All four: Yes coach.
Coach B: Then your done. Remember, run 30 minutes tomorrow, and take a break on Sunday.
All four: Yes coach.
Coach B: See you on Monday.
Pierce: See ya coach.
Katrina: Bye coach.
Ariana: See you Monday coach. [To Pierce, Katrina, and Fox] Now I have to contact Sabrina. [to Sabrina via telepathy] Sabrina, can you hear me?
Sabrina: [to Ariana] Yes Ari, I can hear you. What do you need?
Ariana: I'll be on my way in 20 minutes. Can I have my friends over?
Sabrina: Yeah, what for?
Ariana: Katrina and Pierce need to ask you something, and I have a friend who would like to get the change.
Sabrina: Who is this friend?
Ariana: It's Commodore. You've met him before. He would like to change into an anthro fox-taur.
Sabrina: Yeah they can come over. Do you have any clue about what Pierce and Katrina want?
Ariana: Yeah. Pierce would like to change species, and Katrina would like to become an anthro.
Sabrina: Katrina is no problem. Tell Pierce that I need a payment though.
Ariana: Kk. I'll tell them now. [to Pierce and Katrina] Katrina your good and all set; Pierce, she needs a payment from you.
Pierce: How much?
Ariana: [to Sabrina] He wants to know how much.
Sabrina: Tell him $25, but I'll take $5 off for him.
Ariana: [To Pierce] She's asking for $25, but is taking $5 off for you.
Katrina: Tell her I'll pitch in $5.
Ariana: I'll also pitch in $5. [To Sabrina] Me and Katrina are all going to pitch in $5. He'll be happy to pay the rest.
Sabrina: Tell him that's $10 then.
Ariana: Sure thing. See you in half.
Sabrina: Bye Ari.
Ariana: [to Pierce] You owe her $10.
Pierce: Thanks guys. What would I ever do without you.
Katrina: Probably go insane.
Pierce: Heh heh, probably.
Fox: Hey guys, the bus is here.
Pierce: Nice! Come on guys, let's get on.
(On the bus)
Bus Driver Roland: Where are ya guys going?
Pierce: The corner of Burley and Maple.
Bus Driver Roland: Danvers right?
Pierce: Right.
Fox: Hey guys, I was just wondering, how does the transformation feel?
Pierce: It actually feels pretty good. It feels like your getting a message on everything below the waist. I'm not sure how it feels to become an anthro though.
Katrina: Becoming a taur is like nothing you will ever experience; it is a truly unique experience.
Fox: Thanks for the confidence guys. Now I can't wait to be an anthro taur.
Ariana: Have you asked your parents?
Fox: We've actually been talking about it for a while now. We were planning on going to Springfield this weekend. I had no idea that Sabrina was the CEO and inventor of Taur Inc.
Katrina: Well now you know. Hey Pierce, Ari, do we have something we want to ask Fox?
Pierce: Why yes Hurricane we do.
Fox: What's going on here?
Ariana: Would you like to join our group?
Fox: What do you mean?
Pierce: We have been called the Three Musketeers by Sabrina and others for a while.
We are wondering if...
Katrina: If you wanted to join our group?
Fox: What's so different about your group?
Ariana: Being two taurs and me, we kinda have that special telepathic bond. We always know where we all are, and can tell if one of us is in need. Yeah, most people are nice to us and we get along with them, but there is nothing like having true friends. When you get transformed, we can ask Sabrina to enable that telepathic connection.
Fox: That'll be awesome. I'd love to join your group. Hey Ari, do you want to tell the other two something?
Ariana: Right now?
Fox: Why not.
Ariana: Ok. [to Pierce and Katrina] Me and Fox are going out. He asked me when we were outside, and I said yes. Sabrina invented a prototype device that keeps two lovers together for the rest of their lives, and she is going to try it on us.
Pierce: Good for you two.
Katrina: Congratulations Fox and Ari!
Ariana: Just because we are going out doesn't mean that we are going to forget about you two. [to Pierce] Pierce, you should ask Katrina out.
Pierce: [to Ariana] I was going to at Sabrina's once I changed my species.
Ariana: Oh, ok then.
(Bus stops)
Bus Driver: Corner of Burley and Maple.
Katrina: Thanks Roland.
Pierce: Yeah, thanks.
Bus Driver: See ya tomorrow buddy.
Pierce: See ya.
(Bus pulls away)
Ariana: [to Sabrina] Sabrina, are you home?
Sabrina: Yeah I'm home. Where are you guys?
Ariana: We just got off the bus. We are outside your house.
Sabrina: Hang on then, I'll be out in five minutes. I have a gift for all of you.
Ariana: Sure thing. [to Pierce, Katrina, and Fox] She'll be out in five. She has something for us.
Fox: Sweet.
(5 minutes later)
Sabrina: Hey guys.
All four: Hey Sabrina.
Sabrina: I have something for you guys.
Katrina: What is is?
Sabrina: I have these for you. [holds out 5 necklaces] These necklaces are something special. Each one has a unique ability. [Hands one to Pierce] Pierce, your necklace gives you the ability of speed. In your necklace is a microchip. If anyone of your friends are in danger, or you just need a little more stamina, your charm will start to glow, and release a powerful but natural nurotoxin into your body, giving you increased speed. Katrina, [hands one to Katrina] your charm is happiness. If you or anyone around you is upset, your charm will glow and play a sweet combination of notes that have been found to bring anyone's mood up. Commodore, you get the charm of instinct. If anyone here is in danger, you will instantly know where they are, and how to heal or save them. Finally, we come to Ariana. With no neck to hang a necklace on, you get a bracelet. This charm that I hold in my hand, gives you the ability of heart. You have the most important ability of all. It is through you that everybody is connected. You are the bond that keeps this team together. Your heart is the strongest I know, and it is through that that we will stay connected.
Katrina: There's one more charm though.
Sabrina: This charm is for me. This is the leadership charm. If anyone of you is in need of some guidance, knowledge, or help, just drop me a thought. I will always be here for you. Now come in side everyone.
Fox: Thanks Sabrina. Thanks for accepting me into your group.
Sabrina: No problem Fox. When I first saw you, I knew you had good intentions.
Fox: Wait, how'd you know to call me Fox?
Sabrina: I know that you want to be a fox taur, and what's a better name to fit. Now come on, I'll get you what you're asking for.
Fox: Do you want me to pay, because I have the money on me.
Sabrina: Consider it a gift, a gift from me, and Ari.
Fox: Ari's helping too?
Sabrina: Ariana was the one who told me what you wanted to be. I was happy to help as well.
Fox: Thanks guys. I really owe you.
Sabrina: You don't owe us a cent. Now, let's get you changed.
(Inside the house)
Danielle: Hey guys!
Ariana: Hey Danielle.
Danielle: What're you here for?
Ariana: I'm here for a modification to my genes. Sabrina has a gene that will allow me to eat actual food.
Danielle: Yeah, I've seen her working tirelessly on the device. So, what are you guys here for?
Katrina: I'm here to become an anthro Golden Retriever.
Pierce: And I'm here to change my species entirely.
Danielle: Change? Into what?
Pierce: Into an anthro husky taur. I just feel left out, being a deer and all.
Danielle: Well if you ask me, you look perfect the way you are.
Katrina: Told ya Pierce.
Ariana: I'd take Danielle's word Pierce.
Danielle: But, [interrupting Ariana] only you can make your own decisions, and if you want to change your look, you go do that if it is OK with you.
Pierce: Thanks Danielle.
Danielle: It's what I'm here for hun. Now, go get changed.
(in the basement)
Fox: Wow, so this is where the chamber was invented?
Sabrina: That it was. See that device over there? [points to a large chamber] That, is the first chamber created. It that chamber that started the whole thing. Now it is that chamber next to it that you will be transformed.
Fox: What is so different about the two chambers?
Sabrina: The second chamber is a prototype. It hasn't been released to the public yet, and probably won't be for a while.
Fox: What's that third chamber there?
Sabrina: That is a work in progress. It's supposed to enable someone to be, as it's called, modular. I haven't worked out all the bugs yet, but when I do, you guys will be the first to know. Now, when you get into the chamber, follow these instructions: When the computer asks for an authorization code, say "COMPFX14." When it asks for a program, say "Fox Conversion Gamma." The transformation will begin after that.
Fox: What is up with the code?
Sabrina: The computer doesn't recognize your signature as of this moment. That code is a standard eight-digit code specially assigned to your genes, and once entered into the system, it will recognize you no matter where you go.
Fox: Hm, that's cool.
Sabrina: Chamber Two, Open.
Chamber: Voice Recognized. Opening.
Sabrina: Step on in Commodore.
(Fox steps in)
Chamber: Please say the authorization code.
Fox: COMPFX14
Chamber: Code accepted. Welcome, Commodore Peary, to Taur Incorporated's Taur Chamber Beta. Please say the program.
Fox: Fox Conversion Gamma.
Chamber: Program accepted. Begin transformation.
Fox: Here we go.
(5 minutes later)
Chamber: Transformation complete. Door opening.
(Door opens)
Ariana: How do you feel Commodore?
Fox: I feel like a fox.
Katrina: Yay!
Pierce: Welcome to the club Commodore.
Ariana: [hugs Fox] Oh Commodore, I mean Fox. While you were in there I got my injection as it turned out to be. I can eat now.
Fox: Good for you hun. Now Sabrina, is there any way to try that Love device I was told about?
Sabrina: One sec. [to Katrina and Pierce] Hey Katrina, Pierce, why don't you go get transformed. Katrina, your program is simply "Anthro GR." Pierce, your program is complex. After Katrina gets out, go in, and your first program is "Detaurize1." Your second program is "Complete Conversion Siberian Husky." If you need help, ask Danielle.
Pierce: Yes Sabrina.
Sabrina: Lets go upstairs shall we?
(upstairs)
Fox: So, the device?
Sabrina: Oh yeah. Here you go. [hands them two rings] I thought it was only suitable to put the device in ring form. These are called the Love Rings. Once you put them on, they will dissolve into your finger, leaving a white band in your fur. [whispering to Fox and Ariana] Oh, and here's two more for Katrina and Pierce.
Fox: Thanks Sabrina.
Ariana: Yeah, thanks. Do you want to come to the party at Pierce's tonight?
Sabrina: Sorry, but I can't. I have to go checkup on the ENSAT progress.
Fox: ENSAT?
Ariana: The new school.
Fox: Oh, ok then. Sabrina, can I ask you a few questions?
Sabrina: Fire away.
Fox: How did you get like this?
Sabrina: What do you mean?
Fox: I mean your form. If the anthro chamber is just a prototype, how have you been an anthro wolf for as long as I've seen pictures of you?
Sabrina: That my dear is something for another story.
Katrina: Hey guys, Pierce will be right out.
Sabrina: Thanks Katrina. My, you look gorgeous.
Katrina: Thanks Sabrina. So what're you guys talking about?
Sabrina: That my dear, will have to wait for Chapter 3.
End of Chapter 2
