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Outside the borders of Burbank, California laid a large forest area and within this forest there sat a gigantic log house home of who was regarded as many the loveliest creature in the forest if not the world one Minerva Mink

A attractive anthromorphic mink with a rather curvaceous and gifted figure who possessed white fur with long blonde hair, an enormous soft blonde tail as well as a pretty face, pink nose and sweet big black eyes with blue eye shadow, and she was usually seen with her signature sleeveless red dress

And what was Minerva doing right now you might ask?

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Well recently the Mink had been find herself in low spirits

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As well as feeling more stressed than usually lately

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Which lead to the current situation of Minerva slouching in her couch with a despondent expression frowning heavily with a tub of rocky road ice cream in her lap that she was eating out of with a sigh while clicking through the channels with a sad sigh

"Seen it.." she muttered out before clicking again to the next channel as she groaned, "Urg I thought television and ice cream was supposed to help you forget your problems.."

She grumbled out to herself taking another bite out of the desert and in her opinion she had a lot of problems.

Why? Or even how you might ask? After all how could a girl gifted with her level of beauty have any problems? Well good looks can be a curse...because recently a annoying hunting dog by the name of Newt had become a recurring headache in trying to capture her.

Though it seemed he could never decide if he wanted to capture Minerva for himself or for his master so they could take her pelt. Usually she easily handled him and even had a bit of fun while doing so easily tricking him and twisting him around her finger but it was quickly becoming more and more of a headache and a draining chore to say the least.

Though that was just one part of her recent troubles the other part was well....lets just say her love life was complicated..

And no sooner had that thought hit than the tv landed on a soap opera with a couple currently expressing their love for each other causing Minerva to scowl in annoyance and envy...because the closest thing she had to that was her "boyfriend" Wilford Wolf...though honestly she was becoming less sure that he was worth the title

After all she was only REALLY interested in him one night of a month because Wilford was a werewolf and when he transformed his other was well a adonis in looks to say the least...while his normal self....he was the epitome of geek and he honestly while nice just annoyed Minerva to no end!

RING!

RING!

Case in point she thought with a annoyed groan reaching to the phone sitting on the table beside her chair already having a good idea who it was, "Yes...ah...hello Wilford.." Minerva said with a large bored sigh before listening to Wilford, "Uh huh...uh huh...gee Wilford sounds really interesting..."

she stated in the dullest tone possible while rolling her eyes, "But i'm afraid i'm a bit to busy to go to the Galactic Dungeon Quest Convention with you.." she told him lying bluntly while taking another bite out of her ice cream, "i'm going on a trip.."

she added the first thing that came to mind, "Ah..where?" she froze before giving a strained grin, "Oh....just you know...a little trip to relax.." she explained before hurriedly adding, "And ah sorry no you can't come only one ticket and really must get back to packing so bye!" she called out before hurriedly hanging up than giving a groan, "Urg...I wish I was going on a trip...maybe a romantic getaway to not only forget about my problems....but hook up with a boyfriend I can actually enjoy being with for more than one time a month.."

she muttered out with a scowl because honestly as much fun Wilford other form was at first and in more ways than one~ The charm had soon worn off and the part of dealing with Wilford the rest of the days til lthe full moon was just as emotionally draining as dealing with Newt

BOOOM!

Who speaking of judging by that large explosion outside had just set off the trap she had prepared for him which should hopefully keep him out of her fur for a while, "Hehe still a yutz~"

She muttered out with a small smirk of amusement before focusing her attention back toward the tv...still showing the happy couple, "Grr...is there anything on that could actually help me forget about my problems!"

she hollered out throwing the ice cream at the tv and as the cold treat leaked over it it started to spark and smoke with her groaning ,"And now I have to buy a new tv....terrific.."

she muttered out sarcastically before frowning as the channel seemed to change to...a commercial, "Greetings~" Spoke the figure of a red furred cat on the screen who for some reason made Minerva feel unnerve and wary, "Are you stressed, tired, and perhaps in need of revitalizing your romance, or have a desire to find love.."

The cat said with Minerva attention immediately getting caught, "Yes!" She called out quickly zooming over to the screen, "Than you need to book a trip on..."

BZZZ

The screen started to fizzle and static out for a moment

WHAM!

Before Minerva hit it while snapping, "Oh no you aren't leaving a girl hanging like that!" She hollered as the picture returned with the commercial continued, "Katz Cruises..."

The cat said with a slight smirk, "Where you'll find your trouble disappearing as you have the final rest with the love of your life~" He said giving off a slight little chuckle that sent a shiver through Minerva that she ignored, "And for you singles out there not to worry we at Katz Cruises pride ourselves in our match making services in finding the ideal partner you can spend eternity with.."

Katz continued on with Minerva slowly smiling...this...this was it! A way to not only relax for a while and forget her worried but maybe just maybe finally find a boyfriend she could love nevermind stand 24/7!

"So what are you waiting for call now and book your spot on Katz Cruises.." The cat on the screen said staring at the camera and a part that Minerva was ignoring couldn't help but think also staring into her soul more focused on memorizing the number before quickly rushing back to her phone to dial it, "Hello Katz Cruises...I'm Minerva Mink and i'm in desperate need of relaxation and love in my life.."

she spoke out eagerly into the phone unaware that this cruise would not only change her life forever like she hoped, but change the life of another figure watching the same commercial across the country in Nowhere, Kansas

(Nowhere, Kansas)

"Oooh doesn't that just sound lovely Eustace~" A elderly woman sitting in a chair with a pink dog in her lap question her husband who was in his rocking chair reading the newspaper, "Sounds like a waste of money to me!"

Her husband griped grumpily

The woman seems to ignore him

"A nice, calm boat vacations it seems like what we need" she said before looking at her lap with a pink dog rested "what you think Courage? want to take a relax trip?"

The dog however was shivering on the womans lap letting out a whine because he of course recognized Katz from previous none to pleasant encounters

First one with Katz running Katz Motel where his family stopped to check in only for it to turn out Katz was feeding guests to his giant pet spiders!

The second one was where Katz was running a spa that was also a trap where he transformed Eustace and Muriel into a wrecking ball and washing machine and had them fight each other in some kinda coliseum for his sick entertainment...if you could call that entertainment. It took Courage turning himself into a helicopter to save his family...and forever to figure out how to change them back....that was perhaps one of the weirder encounters.

Third encounter was when Katz running a candy store was apparently tired of Muriel winning Nowhere Sweet Stuff Contest and tried to steal her secret ingredient to her recipes with him ending up as taffy for it in the process.

Next was Katz was running some kinda submarine vacation scam with a plot to blow it up once they reached the bottom of the sea!

And of course the last time where he teamed up with other enemies he had made and faced off in a BRUTAL game of dodgeball that nearly killed him....so suffice to say...

HE WAS NOT EXCITED FOR THIS TRIP!

"Ah Ah!" the dog shook his head in negation.

"and as special rewards...our next 500 guests will not only have a free all payed experience..but the chance of participate in our special contest for 1M dollars" Katz continued

And with that Courage knew...

"A MILLION DOLLARS!" Eustace call out eagerly jumping out of his seat and grabbing the phone

there was no getting out of this, "Hello Katz Cruises we want that cruise and you better be ready to give me my money!" The old farmer exclaimed out with a cackle while Muriel simply smiled petting Courage, "Oh how wonderful~ This will so much fun and romantic~"

she added with a giggle before smiling faintly down at her shivering dog oooh Courage was already so excited, "maybe you'll meet your own special lady on the cruise Courage~" she said with a encouraging grin

"I dont like where this is going...and you can bet this wont end well" said Courage to the camera

(Time skip)

Next shot was of Eunice and Eustace driving their truck (the back already filled with bags)

Muriel (dressed in vacation clothes) was humming happily as she checked a pamphlet of the cruise

"All you can eat buffet, shuffleboard, complimentary spa, and oooh they even have a dance floor for couples~"

Muriel said with a laugh reading off what the cruise has to offer

"Im going to get rich...im going to get rich..." Eustace didnt seem to listen as he was busy imagining all he will buy with that money

While Courage was shivering between them his imagination going through it's paces imaging what sick twisted scheme Katz was up to this time

"oh my" Muriel gasp called his attention as he looked ahead

A rich looking car was on the side of the road; smoke coming out of it as the owner (not human for the long bushy tail) seems trying to repair it

"It seems someone is in trouble" said the old woman "Eustace..we should stop and see if we can help"

"Bah! Their fault for having a lousy car.." The man retorted back

WHAM!

Only to receive a rolling pin to the head for the comment

"Alright! Alright!!!" the man grunted about lousy cars and useless people that cant fix them as he stopped.

"excuse me!" called Muriel "do you need some help?"

from the under the car emerged Minerva wearing a REALLY short red top and tight blue denim shorts

"oh! hello" she greeted "sorry it seems my car broke down"

"And right as when I was heading to my vacation cruise too.." She added with a grumble standing up....and as soon as Courage laid his eyes on the mink....he felt his eyes go wide and his jaw drop...

Literal his jaw went out and his eyes rolled out his head.

"Oh honey im sorry but actually think we can help" said Muriel "if its Katz cruises you going we are also going that way"

"Oh that would be wonderful!" Minerva gushed sending the elderly woman a thankful smile, "That's exactly where i'm going~" she admitted with a giggle, "i'm hoping to forget my problems and finally find the perfect man~"

"ohh romance...thats amazing" said Muriel with a smile "Courage? why dont you help the lady with her bags?" she called at the dog who finally put his eyes back in place

Courage who had finally managed to find his eyes and put them back in his head gave a blink before stuttering nervous with a gulp as he went to do so with Minerva arching a brow, "Umm quite a cute doggy you have there~" she observed with a soft smirk watching with a amusement as the canine nervously sweated under her gaze

"hehehehe hi..." he greeted nervously.

"he is..his name is Courage" introduced Muriel "oh where are my manners? im Muriel"

Minerva giggled

"Nice to meet you both..im Minerva" she introduced herself with a flash of her eyebrows

with Courage turning red and seeming to steam up as he approached carrying some of Minerva luggage, "And thank you for the help....Courage~" she added leaning down to give his cheek a kiss causing the dog to quite literally melt into a puddle

Muriel saw that and giggled.

"if you finish we have a ship to catch and a million dollars to win!" called Eustace.

"dont be rude Eustace!" scowled Muriel "but he is right..hope on the back dear we will take you"

"Indeed we wouldn't want to miss the boat.." Minerva said with a nod heading to the trucks back with the baggage, "and thank you again." she added sending a small grateful grin to Muriel as she did so while the eldery woman shot Courage a smile, "Courage why don't you go and keep the dear company for the rest of the drive~"

she said giving off a laugh as Courage turned red and nervously stuttered, "Now no need to be shy I think you'll find yourself a friend here~" she added gently pushing Courage forward as he carried Minerva luggage

And maybe a bit more~ Muriel though holding back a wide grin

"ummm aha" he nodded as he moved to the back.

"hurry up we dont have all day!" exclaimed the old man "stupid dog"

The man just annoyed at the hold up because the sooner they got to the stupid boat the sooner he could get his money~ And he was already picturing what it would be like to filthy rich even seeing himself swimming in the loot~

Meanwhile Courage got himself and the luggage onto the trunk which began to drive off and found himself looking across to Minerva Mink giving off a gulp he gave a small nervous wave, "Uh...hello.."

the mink smiled laying on the truck in a sexy manner (one leg extended one arched...on perfil with wind in her hair)

"hello to you again" she said with a smile

Courage despite himself found his tongue literally unrolling out as he stared at the sight of her...he'd ah....he'd never dealt with this kinda situation or....felt like this, "Abba...gabba...you ah...pretty.."

He nervously stuttered out before blushing and giving off a embarrassed groan while Minerva let out a giggle well used to these kinda reactions by now

"hehehe thanks little doggy" she giggle "you arent bad yourself" he was cute she will give him that

Certainly cuter than that annoying hunting dog Newt~ And he seemed nice enough she suppose with Courage nervously gulping at that comment trying to think of what to say before Minerva spoke up, "So.."

she arched a brow looking toward him, "you hoping to find love on this cruise as well?" she asked figuring she might as well break the ice during the drive

"ummm I...maybe?" he asnwered remembering where they going

"oh whast wrong puppy?" asked Minerva

"ummmm!!!" in quick sussesion...

Courage transformed into a more devil-looking katz

Then onto Muriel crying for help

A horrible spider

Katz laughing with an evil scientist look

then an amorphed mass

then Katz but i a more monster form roaring

Then back to normal

With Minerva giving a befuddled blink after he was done before giving off a laugh ,"ooh are we playing charades~ I do love charades~"

Courage sighed.

"sometimes i dont know why i even bother" he said to the audience

Before focusing back on Minerva knowing that he was in for a long trip ahead....and he had to keep not only Muriel safe...but also Minerva safe too.....and oh Eustace too he supposed

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With Minerva giving a befuddled blink after he was done before giving off a laugh ,"ooh are we playing charades~ I do love charades~"

Courage sighed.

"sometimes i dont know why i even bother" he said to the audience

Before focusing back on Minerva knowing that he was in for a long trip ahead....and he had to keep not only Muriel safe...but also Minerva safe too.....and oh Eustace too he supposed

(Later)

Not long after, the truck parked close the docks just outside a majestic cruise ship with people already boarding

 "Here we are everyone~ And doesn't it look just lovely.." Muriel gushed out as she and Eustace got out of the truck with Minerva climbing out of the back with Courage following...huffing and puffing as he carried the luggage

 "yeah yeah..where is the money?" grunted Eustace

 With Minerva arching a brow at this before stating dryly to Courage, "nice to see he has his priorities straight." she said to the dog wondering how a sweet old lady had married someone so blatantly greed and crabby

 "you dont know half of it" the dog said as the group moved to the boarding platform where some guests were already boarding.

"mama big ship!" called a little blonde girl from a stroller alongside a big dog and a couple

 "Oooh you called me mama~" The woman gushed out as her daughter usually called her lady, "And yes Mindy this is a big ship~" she added with a laugh, "And you'll get plenty of chances to play on it with Buttons while mommy and daddy are having a romantic get away~"

 "ohhh i can wait for our ship romance to start my love" a fat pink hippo called at a fat blue hippo.

"neither can i love of my life" he said hugging and kissing the woman

"Out of the way, out of the way Fools.." Said a arrogant voice that Courage recognized belonging to Li Chung, "i'm here to party and get rich fools!"

In his eagerness he pushed a lovely light pink bunny to the ground

"hiss!!" that made an orange kitty angry which resulted on her grabbing him by the arm and smashing him a couple of times on the ground and then and him flying to the sea, "Are you okay Bunny?" But the orange cat was more concerned with the bunny woman, "Hehe always when I have you Kitty~"

Answer back Bunny before giving Kitty's lips a peck

"well this seems a good start for my vacations" a doctor with thick eyebrows and mustache said on the sides

 "I can't not wait to meet some lucky ladies yes~" He added with a chuckle while another bald man spoke to a rather attractive blond haired woman, "I really need this vacation away from the office....and the warners especially.."

he added looking nervously around still holding out hope they wouldn't appear

 "easy doctor remember...you are here they are not...you are here they are not." Said the attractive blond rubbing his back consoling.

 "Yes..yes I am and here and they are not...I am here and they are not.." the doctor repeated with a strained tone evidently in need of this cruise quite badly

 "seems we will meet a lot of interesting people on this trip" said Muriel excited "i cant wait for it to start"

"I just want me money!" Eustace grumbled out with crossed arms

 "well we wont do anything just standing here" said Minerva "lets get on board" she said walking towards the platform (making more than one male to turn on eh direction) where a red cat in a captain suit was waiting greeting the passengers

 With Courage turning pale and shivering at the sight of him

 "Welcome to Katz cruises..where we hope you get the ultimate sea experience of your life" the captain said in a soft cool tone

 "Thank you~ I just hope this cruise lives up to it's promise about helping passengers find love." Minerva said her tone turning slightly sultry, "I really need a brave strong man in my life~"

 The cat purred at the mink eying her up and down

"I can assure you madam...someone like you certainly will find love around here" he said with a coy smile

 "Ah why thank you~" Minerva said with a giggle while Courage approach carrying her luggage but giving a low growl while glaring at Katz

 The cat returned the glare and as Courage passed by..he put his leg on the way making him stumble

CRASH

and fall

 "Urggg..." Courage found himself giving off a pained groan on the deck while Katz shot a subtle smirk at his pain

WHAM

Which only got worse when the luggage that had flung up when Courage was tripped landed hard on his head

causing a giant lump to grow on his head.

"stupid dog look what you did!" Eustace yelled in anger before looking behind him and pulling a horrible green mask " ooga booga booga booga!!!"

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!" With Courage jumping up with a frighten yell at the sight of it

"hehehehehe" Eustace laughed

WHAM!!!

before getting hit by the rolling pin again

"OW! What did I do?" Eustace muttered out dazed while Muriel shot him a stern frown all while Minerva stood off to the side watching the entire thing with a slight blink

But then moved to help Courage who landed and was buried by the bags

"Are you okay?" Minerva asked with a frown and perhaps a rare concern for others outside herself as she pushed the luggage out of the way revealing his groaning form, "Hehahahahaaha~" The dog simply laughed before falling to the ground only for Minerva to catch him in her arms instead

 "Oh my...poor doggy" she said petting him

 With Courage finding himself turning bright red but also enjoying the sensation it felt nice....maybe even...dare he say it....better than Muriel petting him?

Much later the cruise was already navigating out into the ocean.

"hello passengers, Captain Katz speaking welcoming you all aboard Katz crusier where our goal is giving you the ultimate travel experience of your life" the cat spoke to the ship "out current destination is 25.0000 degrees North and 71.0000 degrees West in a beautiful point of the the sea where you will get a diving experience like no other"

 "Oooh deep sea diving~ Doesn't that sound lovely my love?" The Pink Hippo asked her husband witha gush, "Not as lovely as you my sweet~" The blue hippo answer back with a smile

 "Bah who cares about some fishes...i want my money!" called Eustace

"And also we will have our fishing competition where the winner will win 1M dollars in cash" called Katz

 "Like I was saying i'm the fishing champion!" Eustace tune once again changed as he let out a cackle rubbing his hands together greedily, "Umm a million dollars...with that kinda money I could retire...and never have to deal with the warners ever again~" The bald man from earlier stated with a dreamy tone

"HA fishing?" Di Lung called "easy!! i will be rich in no time!" he extended his arms

SMACK

that end up smacking the head of the orange kitty who growled at him

"Uh...nice kitty..." He gulped out with a nervous grin only for Kitty to pounce on him with a dust cloud forming with shouts of his pain exuding out from it while Bunny just watched the sight with a slight blink

"so for now just sit back and relax...have fun using our top installations and enjoy the buffet and remember..Katz is here to make this journey and pleasant one"

"Somehow I really doubt that..." Courage muttered out fretfully where he stood on the deck looking over at the other passengers new faces and some surprising ones he knew alike

"oh how excited" said Muriel "I cant wait to test my new camera in this trip" she said holding up a ENORMOUS camera before pointing it at Courage "say cheese"

FLASH!!!

And shoot a second-sun-like flash

Which of course blinded and dazed the dog causing him to go stumbling around the deck, "Uff.." before bumping into something that caused him to fall over or rather someone he realized as his vision started to return

"hehehe careful puppy" said Minerva now wearing a really sexy pink one-piece swimsuit

 the sight of which caused Courage tongue to roll out with a gasp as he stammer out nervously unable to peel his eyes away because that swim suit left little to the imagination and he found himself asking how anyone could be so, "beautiful.." He said between his stammers before blushing bright red as Minerva let out another giggle

 "hehehehe thanks little guy...i just decided to dress more comfortable and take a swim" she said making poses causing some close by males to lose their heads

"Oh my...my heart rate is racing..." the doctor with thick eyebrows and mustache muttered out

"Urg..ah...ouch....what a sight...fools." Di Lung moaned out on the ground

"Oh my.." With even the near by Bunny and Kitty finding themselves looking toward Minerva...though their attention was also caught by the dog laying beside her, "Kitty isn't that?" Bunny whispered out as Kitty gave a nod easily able to recognize courage

"Yeah i think it is" said Kitty

 The sight of the dog bringing conflicting feelings to say the least she was eternally grateful for his help in savings Bunny from Mad Dog and being the main factor in reuniting them....but she was also hit by a lot of guilt for how she treated him simply because he was a dog

 "you think we should say hi?" asked Bunny

 At that Kitty frown with a unsure look, "I'm not sure if that's the best idea." She said with a guilty expression, "I didn't exactly leave him with the most positive impression of myself."

 Bunny looked worry at that.

"well...you wont know if he is angry of anything unless you talk to him" she put a hand on her girl´s shoulder "doesnt need to be now..but maybe you could use this time to apology?"

"Well...I supposed I should at least apologize." Kitty admitted as Bunny gave her a proud smile

"thats my girl" Bunny kissed her cheek "and we have a full cruise to do so"

 Some time later many of the passengers were lounging or enjoying the pool on the deck

 Or more exactly.

Plenty were enjoying seeing certain white mink sunbathing

"lade de lada da..." The mink in question sung out while applying sun tan lotion to her arms and legs

not far, close to a buffet, Courage looked nervous around, Half expecting something bad to happen, half paying attention to the Mink

He felt like a pervert but ever since meeting her earlier he couldn't take his eyes off her or get his mind off her....which also made the current situation with Katz scheming something all the more stressful!

He thought with a low whine

"Hey Courage" Muriel called to him giving him a glass of juice "the sun is quite strong and i bet Minerva would appreciate a drink" she said with a smile "why dont you take her one?"

At that suggestion Courage went stuff and he nervously stammer while shaking his head with Muriel simply giving a giggle, "So shy how adorable ~"

she gave him a little push

"Come on Courage...be nice" she said with a giggle

Courage gave a gulp holding the juice glass as he nervously went over to Minerva while Muriel watched with a smile

 gulping the dog made his way towards where the mink was; shaking all the way with the glass

Was he really doing this.... going to give a very very pretty girl a drink....no biggie.... right.... RIGHT?!

Just go there...give the drink...nothing more...easy..right?

Courage gulp walking closer and closer to the mink who only seemed to get prettier the closer he got snd he could hear his heart banging like a drum

he was closer...and closer...and closer

"out the way dog!! i'm going for a cannonball!!" until he head Di Lung voice followed by something pushing him with force

And next thing Courage knew he was hitting the pool water while the glass of juice was flung high inti the air straight toward Minerva

SPLASH!!

"Epppp!!!" causing the cold liquid to fall on her warm skin

"Urrrrg! Who did that?!" Minerva shouted out angrily feeling the sticky juice against her fur, "because that wasn't funny!"

"uggg..." Courage complained as he got out the pool

With Minerva attention suddenly turning to him with a upset expression, "Courage! Was throwing juice on my lovely fur your idea of a joke?!"

"ugg na ah" Courage shook his head denying that but ended up coughing water out

With Minerva scowling down at him with a stormy look causing him to let out a nervous whimper

 He tried to explain but Minerva turned angrily, Slapping him with her tail (sending him to the water again) and walking away angrily

 Splash

SPLASH

"Coff Coff..." Courage surfaced a few moments later rubbing his cheek and sending Minerva back a sad look and whine, "Heheh way to impress a girl you fool!" Di Lung exclaimed while swimming backwards

 Courage groaned in both pain and embarrassment

 While allowing himself to sink back into the water in humiliation as Di Lung laughed, "Oh my.." seeing all this Muriel gave a concerned frown seems like playing match maker for Courage might be a wee bit trickier than she thought

 "Oh my...thats..bad luck" said Bunny also having seen everything.

 "Indeed not the best way to impress a girl." Kitty agreed with a wince before getting a thoughtful look, "say Bunny.." she looked over to the love of her life who arched a brow toward her as a idea started brewing in her head

A idea to thank the dog....Courage for what he did for them...and a idea to help her apologize for how she first treated him at the same time, "perhaps we should....help him." Kitty said with a slight tentative tone

 "help him?" asked Bunny "you mean...want to play cupid and help him get that mink?"

"Well he seems taken with her...and it might be a good way to thank him for what he did for us." Kitty explained as Bunny gave a slow understanding nod at that point

"i get it" she smiled at her "and i will say..its really cute that you worry about him" she said touching her cheek in love manner

Before adding with a out of character for her teasing smirk, "should I be jealous~" she asked as Kitty found herself flushing at both the question and the look in bunny eyes

"Ah no ah...no...course not...well I...we...owe him a lot...that's all.." Kitty nervously stammered back

Bunny smiled before kissing her

"im teasing you" she said "lets go help Courage and then maybe i will tease you other ways" she winked

And as Bunny pulled her along all kitty could think under her flushing fur was....god she loved this woman.

 (Ship Cockpit)

While this was happening Katz was at the wheel wearing a sinister dark smirk, "It's all coming together quite nicely.." He said with a dark twisted chuckle as he not only had a good sized number of guests for his plan but also that infuriating dog on board as well...only this time it would be he who emerged victorious!

 He will have his revenge on that dog and in the process use him to get what he wants...two birds one stone.

or would it be a big fish a lot of bait?

 At that Katz let out a dark sinister chuckle, "Hehe Kraken meat how delicious and genius~" He said with a smug smirk, "people will pay through the nose for a taste of the legendary beast." He added glancing over his shoulder toward a menacing statue depicting the fear sea beast in question...The Kraken!

"And all I needed for my plan was the bait.." He added looking out the window where he saw his clueless passengers having the time of their lives oblivious to their true fates

 "And what bait i have...all perfect to attract a hungry kraken" his eyes focused on the retreating Minerva "some more than others"

 After all stories were filled with beautiful maidens being sacrificed to ferocious fearsome beasts~ "Granted it's usually dragons but what are krakens but the dragons of the sea.." He added thoughtfully while giving a shrug

 "if anything he might like some sweet in his food" he chuckled

 And at the sadistic Katz looked out into the horizon feeling that soon his prize, fortune, and revenge with a side dish of devious delight was in his grasp and this time...his eyes narrowed with a dark glare and smirk, "this time not even that annoying stupid dog can stop me~"

he said chortling