[Using warp jump, the gang made it at least 2 days before Ash'mund's next shipment at the planet's coordination. They all opt to stay the night at the planet's local inn, n Wander's group stayed there too, one floor below them so as not to attract suspicion. The next day, Hater's gang made their way to look for Ash'mund's HQ]
Peepers: (trying to track the area on his device)
Hater: Getting anything, Peeps?
Peepers: It's a little fuzzy, Sir.
[Wander's gang were following right behind them using the Invisibility Helmet]
Sylvia: Any recollection of how to get there, Brad?
Brad: [shook his head] Sorry, its a bit fuzzy for me too, n we had black bags ovr our heads at the time
Wander: There's nothing else you remember about it? Certain sounds perhaps?
Brad: [tries to think] No, sorry. I think I was kinda drugged at the time. I wish I could help
Sylvia: Then its all up to our men then
Wander: Hope so...
[the gang followed Peepers with his tracking device, hoping to get to where they needed to go]
Fury: It should be the right coordinates, dwn to the last detail. I can tell wen someone is lying or not under threat of interrogation n torture
Hater: Maybe tht Ash'mund guy is using some sort of anti-tracking device to prevent frm being tracked. He's wanted by the Universe Guards aftr all
Peepers: (shakes his device) Still fuzzy... (gets a clearer screen) There we go.
Hater: Good. Sooner we find him the better
Peepers: (points them in the direction)
[the gang followed behind Peepers n soon found themselves in some sort of old dark mansion that looks pretty foreboding in size]
Hater: Is this the plc? [scoured the area]
Peepers: (checks device)...Yes, this is it.
Sylvia: [whispers] Does this ring a bell, Brad?
Brad: Maybe. I think there might be a back door to this plc. I tried it once wen this guy n I tried to escape. I don't think it'll be wise for them to just go in the front door n ASK for Ash'mund
Wander: What will happen if they did? (though he hardly wants to know the answer)
Sylvia: He's a wanted man by the Universe Guards, Wander. My guess is it's not pretty
Brad: Most likely something involved with a laser shotgun to the face
Wander: Yikes...
Sylvia: Operation Ghost Mode again?
Wander: ... Yes. (turns on his helmet)
[the trio did the same thing again, luring the gang to the back door]
Hater: Who the heck is this guy leading us?
Fury: Ur guess is as good as mine
Peepers: It is very strange... But this must be where we get inside.
Brad: [was almost to where the back door is but he was busy keeping an eye on the gang following them tht he missed a step n tripped, falling on his face n dropping the helmet, revealing himself] Ack...!! Oops...
Sylvia: Ah crap....
Wander: :o Uh oh.
Peepers: (turns)... Brad?? :o
Brad: Ehhehe... Hi guys...? ^^;;
Hater: If ur here... [looked ard] Wander? Wander, where r u?
Wander: ... (turns off his helmet) ^^;... Hi, Hatey.
Awesome: (also looks around) Bumblebee?
Sylvia: [rolled eyes n sighed, taking the helmet off] Hey, Fish Face
Brad: [looked dwn awkwardly] H...Hi... Master... Pls don't be mad at me...
Peepers: Brad... what were you thinking??
Awesome: You too, Sylvia! You could be with baby and you still followed us up here??
Wander: (looks worried at Hater) :( Hater, I... We...
Sylvia: Hello to u too. I didn't hv any signs or symptoms, n it's only been abt a couple of weeks since we did it. We didn't hit the jackpot, don't worry
Hater: U were supposed to be bk at my plc with the litters! [gasped] Don't tell me u left them behind!
Brad: I'm sorry, Master, I'm sorry, I'm just so worried for u, n Loathe said its a suicide mission n I didn't want u to go in the first plc, pls pls don't get mad at me...? [his body went into tense defense mode, something he had since his past experiences]
Wander: We left the litters and the babies with my parents! They're fine, but we-
Peepers: (sighs) Brad, I'm not mad, but why are you even out here?
Awesome: You were asked to stay behind.
Brad: We... We just wanted to help! N... N I've been here before, so it would've been OK if we helped u behind the scenes n all... U guys looked like u needed the help
Sylvia: U knw as well as I do tht I dont take orders easily. I'm worried abt u, OK? Doesnt tht count for something? At least we didnt leave the kids behind. They're safe on our ship with Wander's folks
Hater: [reached ovr n hugged Wander tight, his brain telling him to scold the hell outta the nomad, bt his heart was missing him so badly, tht all he could say as he hugged him tight was...] Stupid... Ur so stupid, u knw tht... So stupid... [didnt mean anything bad, his one hand stroking Wander's bk]
Peepers: (hugs Brad)
Awesome: Just...got so worried... (embraces her)
Wander: (hesitates but also hugs back) I'm so sorry... ;(
Brad: [tensed up wen Peepers got close, expecting a beating, bt wen he felt Peepers' arms ard him, he started sobbing in relief] I'm sorry... I'm so sorry, I didnt mean to disobey u... ;(
Sylvia: [embraced him bk, hiding her face onto his shoulder to hide her tears]
Hater: I missed u, my star... I missed u so much... [whispered sweet nothings into the nomad's ear as he kept hugging him tight]
Fury: [shake his head in amusement at the turn of events]
Peepers: I know...I know...
Wander: We just...wanted to help...
Hater: Shh... Its OK, I knw... [stroke the nomad's bk some more]
Fury: Hate to break up the reunion here, bt we've got a slave trader to catch here
Peepers: That's right. Brad...do you remember anything else about HIM?
Brad: [sniffled] Yeah, tht's where we wanna lead u to. There's a back entrance to this mansion. U can't go inside directly like tht, if u wanna get shot in the face. He's a wanted man n he's dangerous
Wander: (swallows)
Awesome: What other way is there to get inside without getting caught?
Brad: The bk entrance is all I knw, n if u want, I can lead u there
Sylvia: Its the best chance we've got
Peepers: Are you sure about this, Brad?
Brad: Positive. Is there something wrong? Am I doing something wrong, Master?
Peepers: Just... you going back in there might cause you to... (is feeling very concerned)
Brad: [thought carefully, then takes a deep breath] ...Its OK. I'm ready to face my demons. N if all goes south, at least I knw I did it to protect u
Sylvia: [smiled at the sweetness of it all]
Wander: (thinks)... I am, as well.
Awesome: Bro?
Hater: Yup. I'm game. If we can catch this bad guy n hand him ovr to the Universe Guards, then at least we hv an ally for our world conquest, n also stop him frm hurting anyone else, of course
Fury: Lead the way then, Brad
Peepers: (stays by Brad as he lead the way)
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