[the gang managed to get bk to Ash'mund's mansion, n was greeted with a sight of happy ex-slaves, some of them beaming with joy at their collar being gone, n they were doing some sort of a party at the front yard celebrating their freedom, with Wildflower n Angel n the kids joining in the celebration too]
Wander: (sits with Hater, watching the others celebrate)
Wildflower: [sees them n approaches them] Welcome bk u guys [sees the bandage] Oh my gob, wat happened to u?
Hater: [bit his lip, feeling guilty]
Wander: Just...a wound from Smog, that's all. But Hater's medic team could probably fix it up. (doesn't want to admit it was Hater who had done the deed, or his family would never want Hater around again if they knew...)
Wildflower: Oh my, tht must've hurt. Maybe u could ask Papa to do something abt it with his healing powers. U want me to go fetch him?
Wander: (nod) Sure, Mama. (watches her leave and looks at Hater) ...Sorry.
Hater: Its OK. Sorry to put u in a position to lie for me
Wander: I just didn't want them hating you for hurting me, even though you never meant to.
Hater: I understand. I wouldn't want them to end up separating us
Wildflower: [returns with Angel in tow] Here he is~
Angel: (kneels to see Wander's injury) Is it deep?
Wander: Just a little, but Hater's father managed to fix it up a little.
Angel: (looks at Hater) ...I'll see what I can do. (uses his ability gently on Wander's face)
Hater: [watches as Angel did his thing, both his hands resting on Wander's shoulders]
Angel: (healing slowly) ... (pulls back) Able to heal those scars...however, there're some things I'm unable to heal...
Wander: (swallows) ...you mean...?
Angel: (nods) ...I'm sorry, son...
Wildflower: Oh, sweetie... [hugged Wander]
Hater: [sobbed a bit] Oh gob... Its all my fault...
Wildflower: Its OK, Hatey-poo. U brought home safe n alive, tht's all tht matters. It can't be helped [thankfully was oblivious abt wat Hater reli meant]
Wander: (hugs his mother back) ;( ...Mama...
Angel: (also joins the embrace)
Sylvia: [reunited with the boys n nuzzled them] Hey, sweeties. U been good boys while we're gone?
Amazing & Pride: :) (hugging their mom...then begin pawing at her stomach)
Awesome: Heh, seems they sense new siblings. Funny how little kids do that.
Sylvia: Heh, I guess they got a sixth sense abt these things. Tho I wonder why they didn't detect them in the first plc... [chuckled]
Awesome: (shrugs) Who knows... ^^
Sylvia: I suppose we'll hv to postpone our trip to find ur family till aftr the new eggs are born
Awesome: (hugs her) If you think it's the best idea...but I can wait...
Sylvia: Besides, I dont wanna hv u spend the entire journey worrying abt me n jump every time I do so much as sneeze [rolled her eyes]
Awesome: ^^;;; Was I doing it that much?
Sylvia: Every time I kept saying I'm not pregnant, thank u very much -__-**
Awesome: >> You were one to usually deny things. (gets elbowed) >< Ow.
Sylvia: [huffed, then stroke her belly] Still... Sorry I doubted u. I should've paid more attention. If tht Smog guy hadn't seen it, I would've... I... I would've killed... ;(
Awesome: :( Bumblebee... (hugs her to comfort her)
Amazing & Pride: (whine in concern for their mother)
Sylvia: I'm so sorry, Fish Face... I should've listened to u [sobs as she hugged her family]
Awesome: (embraces both her and their kids) It'll be alright... I don't blame you...
Sylvia: [leans against Awesome, sniffling as she cradles the twins close] U feel tht, huh, boys? Ur gonna hv a new baby brother or sister soon
Amazing & Pride: (wag their tails excited) ^^
Brad: [sat on the garden bench, occasionally looking at the ppl partying, bt mostly eyeing on the ring on his finger]
Peepers: (joins him) Doing alright, my prince?
Brad: Yeah [sees Peepers carrying two drinks] Is tht for me?
Peepers: Mhm. (hands one of the drinks to Brad)
Brad: [takes one n sips it] Mm, champagne. Hadnt had tht in a long time. They must've tapped it frm Ash'mund's reserves
Peepers: Possibly. (touches Brad's hand with the ring) ... (sighs) She would've been so happy to know about this...
Brad: [blinked] She? Oh, u mean ur late wife?
Peepers: Yes... (looks away) I still miss her...but she'd want me to be happy...
Brad: Ma-- I mean, Peepers, I knw I said yes bt... r u sure u want to marry me? I mean... I've been nothing bt a burden, n I almost got u killed... I just...dunno if I deserve this...or u... :(
Peepers: (looks at him) ... You need someone to show you better love then you've had...and I need someone to help fill that hole I've been having... Someone I can love for my own...
Brad: But... But I'm tainted, n I'm banished for murder, I'm a murderer, and a coward, and a jerk, and... and... [feeling tht clench in his heart again tht he didnt knw how to deal as he sobbed] ;(
Peepers: :( (hugs the man, rubbing his back) That's all in the past now...thar's all in the past...
Brad: [hugged him tight] Will u promise I'll be the only one...? [sniffles]
Peepers: (nod) Forever and a day, my prince...
Brad: [remembered something] Where do u want our wedding to be? Ur planet is dead n I'm banished frm my planet, so...
Peepers: I'll ask Lord Hater about where the best place will be... (kisses him) You deserve the best wedding anyhow.
Brad: [smiled n kissed him bk] U spoil me too much, Peepers... [blushed] Feels a little weird to call ur name tho
Peepers: Take your time to feel okay with that... (kisses him some more)
Brad: [kissed him bk, holding him close]
Wander: (watches the two, smiling and leaning into Hater's side)
Hater: [sees them too] Such a cute couple. I suppose they're gonna find a time to get married soon [fingered Wander's cheek, free of the scar now, bt his left eye now white in colour as it has gone blind] ....I'm sorry... :(
Wander: I know, Hatey... (nuzzles his cheek) I know...
Hater: [cuddled him close, not saying another word, bt he knew it'll be a long time before he could forgive himself for this]
Wander: (cuddles closely to Hater, nuzzling him lovingly)
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