As My Heart Dies-Chp33

[soon all the Watchdogs were called to assembly at the great hall to hear Hater's surprise announcement]

Hater: Watchdogs...I know you've all be used to doing this conqueroring business for so long, but it's been decided... that it's time for my retirement.

[all the Watchdogs murmured amongst each other, a little confused]

Hater: I know it seems unlike me but do any of you really want to spend the rest of your lives doing the same routine over and over?

Watchdogs: [a mix of yes n no n maybe]

Wander: [was behind the curtain silently cheering him on]

Hater: Hey, this could give you all the oppertunity to do something different with your life. Like, with Ted (gestured towards a Watchdog) he wanted to propose to that girl when we encounted that one planet. That right, Ted?

Ted: :$ Uh... Umm... Y-Yeah... I... Uh...

Hater: See? There's has to others who'd like to start a family of their own but never got the chance until just now. :)

Westley: [jumped up n dwn, waving his hand hard to be seen, since he's so short]

Hater: Yes, Westley?

Westley: Does that mean some of us can, uh, I dunno... quit this gig? Not following u anymore?

Hater: (think) Well ... If you choose to, I guess I can't stop you.

[the Watchdogs started murmuring to each other, trying to come to a decision]

Wander: [whispers behind the curtain] Ur doing great, Hatey (like)

Hater: (to Wander) (like) (back to Wtachdogs) Take your time in thinking this over, I just wanted to give a heads up to everybody.

Westley: Where's Commander Peepers? Wat is his opinion ovr this?

Hater: He's... needing more time on what to think about this...

Westley: OK, we'll go hv a meeting. We'll get bk to u [followed the group to another room to conference abt it]

Hater: (phew)

Sylvia: (had been hiding with Wander) Do you think they'll go with what he's saying?

Wander: Knowing them n how they behave from our few encounters, I think they might. Now all we need to worry abt is if they're OK with us tagging along

Sylvia: (nod) True.

Wander: I kinda feel bad for Peeps tho. I mean it looks like he took it pretty hard

Sylvia: Yeah...

[almost a couple of hours later, the Watchdogs returned]

Hater: (had been waiting) What do all of you have to say, then? (had his fingers crossed behind his back) (yn)

Westley: Well, we've all come to a consensus. We don't exactly hv a planet to go bk to, since it no longer exists, bt some of us do want to start life anew n do things we want, n some of us, well, we're just glad to stay with u n continue the journey however n wherever u wanna take us so... [the group split into two, one side slightly larger than the other, with Westley being in the smaller group] They will go n live their own lives [gestured to the bigger group] We, on the other hand, will stay with u

Hater: ... (nod) Good to hear.

Sylvia: :D

Wander: [whispered, still behind the curtain] Psst! I think its abt time u introduced us

Hater: (nod) And also, we'll be having two familar faces joining us.

Wander: [peeks in, then joins Hater on the stage] Hi~ (wave)

Watchdogs: :O

Sylvia: Hey. (wave)

Wander: How're u doing? I guess u guys know us by now, so no intro needed :D

Westley: Wait, why r they doing here, sir?

Hater: They are gonna be joining us on traveling around and such.

Westley: Is tht why Commander Peepers is not here? -_-

Hater: ^^;; Yeah, but trust me, Wander will have a lot of ideas for us to do and try out.

Wander: Exactly! With my trusty tablet here, we can do a lot of things n hv a lot of fun n maybe even help ppl out! It nvr hurts to help!

Westley: R u sure abt this, sir?

Hater: :| Yes, I'm certain about this. Now if you'll excuse, I gotta...check on a thing. (makes his way for the doctor's office)

Wander: [was a little weirded out bt shrugged n turned to the group] Alright, first things first, farewell party for those going off to venture n live their new lives. Who's with me?? :D

Watchdog: :D [cheered] (party)

Sylvia: (smirk)