Did things a little different here by having most of the first half of the story focus on Becky's male Knob Goblins, and one of Fumblies' Knob Goblins, just letting the two interact.

Becky, Goblina, Cattaras, and Sir Fumblies are here, too, but the biggest interaction is probably the Knob Goblins here.

 
Prelude - Market Square

"Alright!" Becky says. She and Goblina give Becky's other Knob Goblins, Red, Green, and Darson, big hugs and smiles. "Okay, we got the shoppin' list, so we're gonna shop while we shop!"

"What else would you do while you shop?!" Green asks, confused.

"Er.. dance and play?" Becky shrugs. "Anywayz, Darson says you two gotta help him look for information on that princess Mr. Cattras wants, so you're gonna go do that, k-kayerz?!"

"Sure thing, boss!" Green tries to salute, but slaps his head to hard.

Red laughs heartily. "Just you-a remember to grab me a sausage, pepperoni, Knob Goblin cheese, mushroom and tuna pizza, alright, boss? And none of that cheap Knollish sausage either!"

"You got it, big Red!" Becky says, then she skips off. Goblina smiles and waves, then rushes to keep up with hyperactive Becky Joy.

"Alright, fellows," Darson says. "Time for us to do a little information digging."

"I didn't bring a shovel!" worries Red.

"Don't worry," Green says. "I think he meant, what do ya call it? Metaphysically?"

"Metaphorically," says Darson with a sigh.

Elsewhere in Seaside Town

Scaros, the Commander of the Knobs under Fumblies' command, is looking over a scroll that he had just been handed by one of his underlings. As the older goblin reads the scroll his face takes on a disturbingly pale complexion. Setting the scroll down he heads out of the room he was in with a rush causing the Knob underling to scurry after him.

"Sir?"

"Don't Sir me, Pipsquik. Go gather the troops."

The Knob seems to hesitate for the briefest of moments which angers Scaros.

"NOW!"

Scaros yells loudly which sends the Knob running in terror. As soon as Scaros is alone he sighs in frustration. He was expected to get everything together for the arrival of Cattaras but has no idea what was going on.

It isn't long before Darson, Red and Green come across the other Knob Goblins. Darson recognizes Scaros and quickly approaches him.

"Commander Scaros, I represent Becky Joy," Darson quickly explains. "We're to coordinate our efforts with you."

Scaros takes a deep breath in order not to take out his slowly building ire out on the other commander. "Well met Darson but maybe you can tell me why we are waiting for Cattaras."

As Scaros speaks Jumbo and the rest of the Knobs and Brutes start to meander in as ordered.

"I'm afraid I couldn't speculate on the big cat," says Darson, weighing his words carefully. "I am hoping we can figure where we'll need to head to find this princess he seeks in order to save time later."

"I see and why do we have to do Cattaras' dirty work?" Scaros mutters as he nods to Jumbo and the others in the Fumblies' Command as they form up in semi orderly ranks. Scaros reaches up to pinch the bridge of his nose as he sighs. "So Darson what do you know already?"

"We think she was swept up in the first wave of the attack," says Darson. "Red, where's that scouting report?"

Red pulls a piece of paper out of a subway sandwich he's eating. "Sorry, I think I took a chunk out of it."

"And just what did you find out?" Scaros tries not to reach over and throttle Red.

"There's a sale on meatballs next week, there were approximately six princesses kidnapped in the first wave, an airship was involved, and there's a sale on meatballs next week," says Red, reading the notes as he eats. "And something about a marinara sauce stain. Oh wait, that's from my sandwich."

Red licks it off.

"Mama mia, will you forget about the meatballs, big bro?!" Green resists the urge to reach out and choke Red.

"And what does this have to do with us? I know Sir Fumblies headed south with a contingent about a week ago."

Scaros looks over to Jumbo who was rocking back and forth on his feet getting a bit antsy for something to break.

"I'd suggest we follow up on that, Commander," says Darson. "At the risk of stating the obvious. After all, they're likely to have the princess we're after, and the others could prove useful to our cause as well."

"Well which princess is Cattaras looking for?" Scaros asks calmly as he places a restraining hand on Jumbo's arm. It's Green who answers with "We're lookin' for the Princess of Paragon!"

"So we're heading South." Scaros sighs softly wondering what was happening as he knew that this was going to be messy no matter what happened.

"Should we wait for Cattaras, Fumblies and miss Becky?" Red asks.

"If you think that is the best. I would say that they might know better about what is going on." Scaros takes a deep breath wondering what was going to happen.

We turn our attention elsewhere to find the big cat himself, Cattaras Whiteclaw.

After leaving the campsite where he met with Becky Joy (After a rather long forced play time that, well Becky gave nice belly rubs...) the big tiger has followed the scent trail of the other member of their team- one he was not so enamored with- Fumblies.

Cattaras sees the troop that was led by Fumblies heading toward Seaside Town- without their leader or his minions. He then follows the trail- and comes to the tower that he knew Fumblies had entered- but no sign of a backtrack.

‘Okay- so he's in the tower' he thinks, and finds a spot of cover to hide in and wait. He swept all questions of why Fumblies had gone into the tower from his mind as he prepared. Soon enough he'd have answers- one way or the other.

And right now he was hoping for the other!

That's where Becky and Red come walking up to Cattaras. "Hey, hey, guess what?!" Becky says with big wide eyes.

Cattaras sighs, then smiles looking up at Becky. "What?"

"We know where the princesses waz taken!" Becky says loudly.

Cattaras' ears go back as Becky shouts. At first he wonders if she isn't trying to warn Fumblies about his lying in wait, but then he says no. She doesn't have a conspiratorial bone in her body. It's one of the things that he likes about her- when it wasn't screwing up his pouncing plans.

"Where." He asks simply.

"They took some big ol' airship down south," Red says, nibbling on a Goblin loaf. "There's six princesses.. but it sounds like they had some mechanical problems, so Darson says we could probably catch them in an ambush if we hurry."

Cattaras looks back at the tower, then down south. He sighs and stands from his place of ‘cover' (fat lot of good it did!)

"The we must hurry." He says- then growls at the tower- and its occupants. "This only delays things a little while, meat. Soon enough I will know what you know- even if I have to read your entrails to know it!"

"Read my what?!" Becky asked, horrified at the thought.

He smiles at her. "Wasn't talking to you, sweets." He then raises his voice, commanding the troop to move out and head south.

"I gotta go tell Fumblies to come help us," Becky says, hanging onto Cattaras's meaty forearm.

Cattaras growls and looks back. "Don't worry- I'm sure he heard you quite well."

"Are ya sure?!" Becky asks. "I could speak up if you want."

At that present time Fumblies and his group with the addition of the necromancer Bones exits the tower with a slightly uneasy air about them. As Fumblies mutters to himself he starts towards Seaside Town to meet the others. Becky and Cattaras notice him and approach from behind.

"Hey Fumblies!" Becky yells with a wave. "Ready for some happy group fun time?!"

Cattaras can't help but smile slightly at Becky, but his expression quickly becomes serious. "New orders, meat. We're heading south to track down a mess of princesses and an airship. Hope you brought your walkin' shoes."

"Yeah let's head out." Fumblies keeps heading south as he speaks quietly his mind on the knowledge he had gained while in the tower. Not to mention, he isn't exactly pleased at the idea of perusing the princess of Cattaras's interest instead of Lady Goblin. With hope, Catrina would give him a reward to make it worth his troubles, but Fumblies is a bit skeptical of that.

Mostly made for a fun and sometimes silly story. The last bit before the Finale kicks in is.. not silly. Definitely neither light-hearted nor fun. Unless you're a sadist.. like oh say.. Dios!