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[the two ship were soon within walking distance as they both extended bridges to connect each other, then soon Brad n Awesome stood at the entrance waiting for whoever it is to come approach them]

Peepers: (slowly approached them)

Brad: Peepers? Where's Hater? N wats with the get-up? [gestured at his new uniform]

Peepers: ...It's Captain Peepers, for now.

Awesome: Captain?

Peepers: (sighs and explains about Hater being absent)

Brad: Woah, wait... Hater just bailed on u guys? N went crawling bk to his family?

Sylvia: [came with Wander to chk out wat happened, then sees Peepers n ducked out of sight, hissing] Shit!

Peepers: (nod) Seems so, yes. But he seemed reluctant.

Wander: (wave) Heya, Peepers. Nice outfit.

Peepers: (wave) Hey, Wan... o_o Wait, when did you start talking again?

Sylvia: [stayed hidden behind the wall out of sight as she listened in]

Brad: [gestured to the choker] A gift frm me courtesy of my cousin [explains wat it does]

Westley: Wander~ [was happy to see him as he ran n hug him] Chk me out! I'm the Commander now! Finally I got my dues! Isnt it cool? :D

Wander: (hug) :) That sounds great.

Peepers: Hehe, yeah... ^^;;

Awesome: What's the prob? You don't seem happy with this position.

Peepers: It was just put on me when Hater left us.

Brad: U might wanna explain tht to Wander too, since he just got here

Peepers: (turns to Wander) Hater... He's gone back to his home planet... Become a king and be suited with some random broad.

Wander: :o

Sylvia: [gasped as well out of sight]

Brad: I suppose he's got a proper good reason for it, I hope?

Peepers: It's... A personal thing with his family, they needed him back...

Wander: :( ...

Brad: How personal can it be tht he would abandon Wander? Did someone die or something? [didn't mean it as a serious question]

Peepers: His sister did, few years ago. And his brother's on his death bed.

Wander: (worry)

Awesome: Man, that's gotta suck...

Brad: Geez, I meant tht as a rhetorical question. Ur for real? :O

Sylvia: [tries to peek to hear the conversation better, bt ducked out of sight again to avoid Peepers]

Peepers: :( Yeah...

Wander: :( I'm sorry... You hear that, Sylvia? (unintentionally called her out)

Sylvia: [cringed at her name being called] (facepalm)

Brad: Wat? Sylvia is here? [looked ard for her]

Wander: (nodded towards her hiding spot)

Peepers: ...Sylvia?

Awesome: Bee...?

Sylvia: [stayed where she was, not wanting to see them]

Brad: [jerked his head at Peepers, whispered] U should go to her

Peepers: (nod) (walked towars where Sylvia was hiding)

Sylvia: [her breath hitched wen she heard Peepers' footsteps, not sure whether to stay or bolt] (worry)

Peepers: ...Sylvia, is that you...?

Sylvia: [bit her lip, dunno whether to reply]

Brad: [mouthed his words] "Go to her"

Peepers: (walked up to her) :(

Sylvia: [sees him emerge n cringed, then chuckled nervously] ....Hey, pipsqueak, eheheh...

Peepers: ...How have you been...?

Sylvia: Ehh... I'm good. I mean slightly heavy n tired a lot, bt I'm good...

Peepers: Mhm... (shuffled on his feet)

Sylvia: [shuffled as well, not sure wat to talk abt]

Peepers: ...So, yeah... Hater gave me the job as Captain...

Sylvia: Yeah, I can see from ur new outfit. Looking pretty sharp n all...

Peepers: (nod) Have to be more responsible then when I was Commander.

Sylvia: I knew u were pretty destined for great things. So is this gig sorta permanent? Ur leading the Watchdogs now?

Peepers: (nod) Yes. But hopefully for now if Hater ever changed his mind... :(

Sylvia: Being a King is not something he can just get out of. I doubt he can change his mind if he could

Peepers: Who knows...

Sylvia: I, uh... I missed u... Kinda... [rubbed her bk of the neck sheepishly]

Peepers: Yeah... I did, too...

Sylvia: Umm... [shuffled slightly closer towards Peepers]

Peepers: So...uh... (inched himself closer to her too)

Sylvia: Umm, yeah... [inched closer again]

Peepers: ...(sighed) :$

Sylvia: [tentatively leaned in for a kiss frm him]

Peepers: ... (also leaned in)

Sylvia: [gently pecked him on the lips]

Peepers: (kiss)

Sylvia: :$ [looked away sheepishly]

Peepers: (also looked away) :$

Sylvia: So, uh, other than being promoted, how's it going with u?

Peepers: It's alright... (looked at her belly) ...May I...?

Sylvia: Umm, yeah, s-sure... [stood straight to let him touch her]

Peepers: (pressed a hand gently to her stomach) ... :) Hello in there? Can you hear me?

[there was slight movement]

Sylvia: I guess tht's a yes. Docs said once the shell ard the eggs harden on the final mth, they won't be able to move tht much

Peepers: Aw, hey there. I'm your Father. (inlove)

[another movement was felt]

Sylvia: (giggle) Guess they recognize their daddy

Peepers: :D They really do.

Sylvia: Umm... I'm feeling a little peckish. Wanna go grab a bite with us? I was planning to ask Fishface along...

Peepers: (think) ...Okay. :)

Sylvia: [peeks out frm behind her hiding plc] Umm, hey, Fishface. Wanna grab a bite with us?

Awesome: :) Sure, I can go for a bite.

Wander: :^) ?

Sylvia: [ignored Wander's look n jerked her head at Awesome, as if to hurry him along]

Awesome: (comes over to her)

Peepers: (envy)

Sylvia: C'mon [takes Awesome n Peepers in each hand n made their way to the cafeteria]

Brad: Well, at least she's trying to help them get along

Wander: Yeah...

Brad: [turned to Wander] So, wat do u think abt Hater's predicament, princess?

Wander: It's possible he'd find someone else to love... :( And that'd be...fine with... ;(

Brad: Oh Wander... :( [hugged him close]

Wander: (hid his face in Brad's chest) ;(

Brad: [sighed sadly as he rubbed his bk; he could tell tht Wander was still in love with Hater, much more so than he claims to be]

Wander: (sniffled)

Brad: ....Would it hv been better for u if u had chosen Hater all along frm the beginning instead of me? :(

Wander: I...I don't know... I just don't know... :(

Brad: Maybe if u had chosen him, then he didn't hv to choose btwn his family n let them match him with someone else. Both of u would've been happily evr aftr together. I was the one who imposed my feelings on u...

Wander: Bradley...don't be doing this...

Brad: [shut his eyes tight, trying to stop his own tears of heartbreak]

Wander: :( Please, Bradley...

Brad: I'm sorry... I'm sorry for causing u all this drama n heartache... If I didn't show up at all... ;(

Wander: ;( No, Bradley, I...

Brad: I love u, I reli do, bt I can't be in the way wen u love someone else more than u love me... ;(

Wander: (hugged him tight)

Brad: Evn if u choose Hater in the end... Evn if the kids end up being mine... If u choose him, I'm... I'm willing to disappear. Disappear frm u n our kids lives forever so tht u can hv ur happily evr aftr... ;(

Wander: :( I want to work this out somehow... I just want to make it work...So all of us can be happy...

Brad: ;( [hugged him bk just as tight, bt not too tight tht he might squish Wander's belly]

Wander: ;( (kept hugging him)

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[it took abt a mths journey tracking Sylvia's coordinates, bt they soon managed to catch up with them]

Sylvia: [was by the window doing some knitting]

Wander: (entered) :) Sylvia?

Sylvia: [looks up] Hey, buddy :)

Wander: How're you holding up?

Sylvia: Good enough to take up knitting so tht I'll save money on the clothes ;p You?

Wander: Taking more naps then usual. (yawn)

Sylvia: I don't blame u. I tend to nod off frm time to time. Man, still trying to get used to u finally talking. U gave me quite the surprise wen I heard ur "voice" a mth ago

Wander: :) Sure did, huh?

Sylvia: Yup. I thought I was hearing things LOL Mama's boy reli outdid himself, didn't he?

Wander: (nod)

Sylvia: Which is more than wat I can say abt Bonehead |-(

Wander: Mhm... :(

Sylvia: Sorry, too soon?

Wander: Just... I'm not sure what to feel about Hatey now...

Sylvia: Don't tell me ur fallen out of love already

Wander: Hm?

Sylvia: Wat I mean is...do u still love him? Or hv u already given up on him?

Wander: I want to keep loving him but it's getting pretty hard for me... :(

Sylvia: Then spare urself the heartache n go for Brad. It's clear that he doesn't want u, n if it's getting pretty hard on u, it's not worth it

Wander: I guess...but have YOU chosen between Awesome or Peepers yet?

Sylvia: W-Well... [hesitated] I mean, I'm still in love with Awesome, bt Peepers has sorta grown on me, n I feel bad if I reject him, considering he loves me so much n I'm carrying his child... :( Ugh, why is this happening? How did we both end up in this situation?

Wander: (shake) I'm not sure...

Sylvia: Ugh! It's all tht fortune teller's fault! She probably jinxed us! >:C

Wander: Sylvia. :|

Sylvia: Wat? It's true! She made those dumb prediction n it's messing with our heads n stuff >:C

Wander: Sylvia, enough!

Sylvia: [glared at him, bt stopped ranting]

Wander: There are times we can change our fate...Sometimes... (rubbed his belly)

Sylvia: Like how? I knw I said tht I'm the master of my own fate, bt it feels like we're pretty stuck as it is

Wander: Maybe so... :(

Sylvia: [sighed] Maybe its... [sees something out the window] Wait... Is tht... Hater's ship?

Wander: :O

Sylvia: Well I'll be. Has Bonehead finally come to his senses? Or is he here to break ur heart again? Either way, I got ur bk, buddy [punched her fist on her palm, cracking her knuckles as well]

Wander: (worry)

Brad: [hears the incoming ship signal as he was hanging out at the command center with Awesome] Sounds like something is coming our way, bud

Awesome: (sees) Look like Boney's ship.

Brad: Wat's he up to now? :^) Gonna let him come near?

Awesome: Should we at least see what he wants?

Brad: Its up to u, since its ur ship, ur call

Awesome: Yeah, let's see what he wants.

Knucklehead: Shall we let them approach, sir?

Awesome: (nod) Let them.

Knucklehead: [made the announcement on the PA to Hater's ship giving them permission to approach]

(on the ship)

Peepers: They're allowing us to approach. (phew)

Westley: [steering the ship] Yes, sir. Approaching the ship, sir

Peepers: (thinks; Okay, here we go...)

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[an hour later, the escort was there to fetch Hater, n the Watchdogs were there to send him off]

Hater: Alright, guys. Frm now on, Peepers is ur boss. U guys will treat him with the same loyalty u hv treated me. Its been a honour to hv conquered the galaxy with u guys [nodded curtly n left the ship to enter the escort space craft]

Peepers: (worry)

[once Hater got in, the escort space craft soon turned n made its way towards the direction of Planet Skeletor]

Westley: [aftr a long silence] ....Wat now, sir?

Peepers: ... Start finding us planets to scout around, I guess...

Westley: Wat abt the zbornak? Didnt he mention u can go find her? I assume she might want to knw abt this as well as her friend Wander :(

Peepers: (think) ...Quick stop to see her and then figure out what to do from there afterwards.

Westley: Sir, yes, sir! Umm... Does tht mean I can be the new Commander, Captain Peepers? OwO

Peepers: Yeah, sure whatever, if you'd like to be.

Westley: Yippee~~ :D Alright, guys, u heard the captain! I'm the new Commander now! Sir, do u still hv the coordinates n frequency of the zbornak's communicator? It'll be easier to track her tht way

Peepers: I do still have them.

Westley: Great. Send it to me n we'll be on our way, Captain :D

Peepers: (nod)

[everyone was soon bk in business n made their way to where Sylvia's coordinates lead them]

Peepers: (think) ...(looked at his commander uniform) (thinks; since I'm now Captain....I'm gonna need something more captain appropriate)

Westley: U seem to be in deep thought, sir. Need help?

Peepers: Um, yes, was just... thinking I'm gonna need a more proper captain uniform if I'm gonna be doing this.

Westley: Stop by at a nearby planet n get urself tailored on the way?

Peepers: (nod) Sure.

Westley: Does tht mean I get to wear ur uniform? Although might need to hv it altered since, u know... [gestured at his chubby short stature] ^^;;

Peepers: ^^;; You don't have to be wearing mine.

Westley: Right. I'll just get the tailor to duplicate ur uniform for me then

Peepers: (nod)

Westley: Right, everyone! Off we go~ :D [proceed to go run his duties]

Peepers: :) (thinks; getting the hang of it so far...)

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[the deadline for Hater's answer to his father soon arrived, n during tht time, Hater has yet to come out of his room except to eat, n he hadn't spoken to anyone during tht whole time too, leaving Peepers to be in charge of the aimless n confused team]

Peepers: (directing each Watchdog) ... (sighed to himself)

[footsteps soon could be heard coming into the command center, n the Watchdogs soon were saluting as Hater's figure emerged]

Peepers: (looked up) Sir...

Hater: [ignoring him as he bypassed him to make his way to his computer, then made a vid call]

Peepers: :( ...

Fury: [answered] Hello? Ah, my son, I see u've ur decision

Hater: Yeah, Dad, I hv

Fury: N wat is ur answer?

Peepers: (held his breath) ...

Hater: [takes a deep breath] I accept. I'll return to take bk my throne n marry whatever bride u choose for me

Fury: Excellent. I'll send a covert escort ovr to pick u up in abt an hour. U did the right thing, son

Hater: Sure, whatever. Cya, Dad [hangs up n ends the vid call]

Peepers: (walked up next to Hater)

Hater: [turns to Peepers] ...Wat do u want, Peepers?

Peepers: ...Nothing, sir. Just...you're really sure with this...?

Hater: Of course I'm sure. U wanted this, right? U wanted me to not be selfish n be responsible, right? U want me to make my mother happy. This is me being responsible n not selfish [giving him a challenging look, daring him to take bk wat he said abt him during their last fight]

Peepers: ...Yes...I did say all that...

Hater: Good. Now my escort will be here any min, n I dont think I will need Watchdogs to help me run my throne n my planet. So... [patted the wheel of the command center] This ship is now urs. Ur the new Lord Hater of this ship now...Captain Peepers [prepared to leave the room]

Peepers: :o But- Wait, Sir, I don't think that-

Hater: [his bk was still facing him] My mind is made up. I'm the future King now. I dont need u anymore now tht I hv my own throne, my own planet n my own army at my disposal. U can take this ship n go whever u feel like it. Go bk to ur precious zbornak for all I care. Now I've got some packing to do. Goodbye, Captain Peepers [left the room]

Peepers: :( ... goodbye...

Westley: [was there as well n heard n saw everything] ....S-Sir, r we reli letting him go? :(

Peepers: ...Possibly for now...but if he doesn't come back...that's it, then... (turned to leave)

Westley: :(

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[the nxt day, as Awesome helped Brad scheduled, Wander went for his chk up with the ship medic]

Wander: (waited his turn to see the medic) (think)

Brad: [accompanied him in the medic bay]

Medic: Mr Wander? Ur turn

Wander: :) Okay. (entered the office)

Brad: [followed in with him]

Doc: Good day to u. I heard Emperor Awesome requested an appointment for u?

Wander: (nod) He did.

Doc: Alright. Lie dwn on the bed there n we can begin. Do u wanna stay for all this, Sir Brad?

Brad: (nod) Yeah, I do

Wander: (lies down on the bed)

Doc: [did the usual standard procedure chking, then took out the ultrasound machine]

Wander: (held Brad's hand)

Doc: [took out the scanner n ran it along Wander's middle to make a live scan, then clicked some buttons to open a live feed on the screen of the ultrasound machine]

Brad: How is it, doc?

Wander: How are the babies?

Doc: All good news. Their heartbeats r normal n the sacs r all nice n intact, no deformities whatsoever

Brad: Did u say sacs?

Doc: Yup [showed them the screen] 6 cute little sacs all bundled together in ur womb, all safe n sound, see? [counted the sacs on the screen for them to show them where they are]

Wander: :D

Brad: Wow... :O [looked in amazement at the ultrasound, then...] ;(

Wander: :( Bradley, are you...?

Brad: [sniffled] ;( I... I'm sorry... I don't know why, bt I've so much feels right now... I mean, it might not be mine, bt I already love the babies so much... [blushed thru his tears as he tries to wipe them away]

Wander: :) Aw, it's okay, Bradley. (squeezed his hand)

Brad: [sniffled] Any way to tell their genders or how they look, doc?

Doc: Sorry, the sacs kinda obscures it, so u will hv to be surprised during the birth, which is in abt 3 mths time

Wander: (nod)

Doc: I guess we're all done. Just remember to take it easy, don't stress n u'll be fine

Brad: Thanks, doc [helps Wander off the bed n left the med bay]

Wander: A healthy litter. Isn't it wonderful, Brad? :)

Brad: Definitely. I look forward to seeing them soon [rubbed Wander's baby bump]

Wander: (giggle) ... :( You really mean it? You don't care if any of them ends up looking like Hatey?

Brad: I told u, it doesnt matter to me. I've already prepared myself the min u told me abt u sleeping with the both of us. No matter wat, the child is innocent. There's nothing good coming out of me hating the child anyways. Evn if they all look like Hatey or if u decide to give them to him, I won't judge

Wander: (hugged him) Thank you...

Brad: [hugged him bk] I love u, princess. I can nvr say tht enough, bt I do

Wander: I know you do... :$

Brad: [leans in to kiss him tenderly]

Wander: (kissed him back)

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[meanwhile Sylvia was in her room, sorting out the stuff that she bought]

Sylvia: OK, baby clothes go there... Bottles go there... Towels go there...

*knock knock*

???: Bee?

Sylvia: Come in

Awesome: (enters) :) Hey. (sees her aftermath of shopping) :O Whoa.

Sylvia: ^^;; Hey Fishface. Sorry, it was a sale. Got a little carried away...

Awesome: :^) So I see...

Sylvia: At least we're using our own space credits. I feel kinda bad for u guys having to pay for our food just now...

Awesome: ^^;; You don't have to feel sorry about that, you guys were just craving.

Sylvia: Well if I were to crave like normal ppl do, u didn't hv to break the bank like tht

Awesome: True. Anyways, how're you feeling now?

Sylvia: [sighed] ....do u think I'd be a good mother? :(

Awesome: :( You still worried about that?

Sylvia: U knw abt my past, my family...my mom. I don't exactly hv the most stellar role model. I'm just worried tht... I might become my mom :(

Awesome: :( (hugged her gently) Don't say that... I'm sure you'd be way better then your mom.

Sylvia: I dunno, maybe I should avoid tht by giving Peepers the eggs once they're born, just as originally planned. Tht way I won't hv to make any mistakes... :(

Awesome: But...what about what HE wants? What about how HE feels? Are you really going to just make choices with any of his regards?

Sylvia: I don't knw... I'm still so confused... I haven't evn yet made a decision btwn u two, let alone be a mother... ;(

Awesome: :( (rocked her) I'm sure you'll think of something...

Sylvia: [nuzzled close to Awesome, sniffling against his chest] ;(

Awesome: (rubbed her back) Shh, shh, shh...

Sylvia: [sniffled some more before slowly calming dwn] Ugh... I am such a sobbing mess... I hate these mood swings :(

Awesome: I know... (kiss) I know...

Sylvia: (giggle) .... (yawn) [was soon getting tired frm all the eating n shopping all day]

Awesome: (helps her to her bed) :)

Sylvia: Nnnhh... So tired... (tired)

Awesome: (tucks her in) Just try and get some sleep. Call if you need anything. :)

Sylvia: OK... (yawn) Zzzzz.... |-) [was out like a light in mins]

Awesome: (giggle) (ran his hand through her hair, watching her sleep) :)

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[the duo soon made their way to do their thing while Sylvia n Wander proceeded with their baby shopping. Soon, the day was ovr n it was time to go bk to the ship]

Sylvia: (phew) I think we've got everything we need. Wat abt u, buddy?

Wander: (phew) (nod)

Sylvia: [called out to the Fistfighters] Someone help us carry it to our rooms, pls~ [looks ard] Where's Fishface n Mama's boy?

Wander: (also looked around for them) ?

Fistfighter: Emperor Awesome n Sir Brad r in their rooms respectively. Sir Brad has a surprise for u, Wander

Wander: :O

Sylvia: Ooh, surprise, eh? I wonder wat it could be (smirk)

Wander: :)

Sylvia: U run along then. I'll be alright ;)

Wander: (nod) (hurries to see Brad)

Brad: [was waiting excitedly for Wander, fingering the nicely wrapped package]

Wander: (poked his head in) :)

Brad: [sees Wander] Hey, princess, welcome bk. How was shopping?

Wander: (showed how much he bought) ^^;;

Brad: Wow, tht's quite a haul :O Lemme guess, it was on sale?

Wander: (nod) :D

Brad: I take it Sylvia also bought a lot for herself as well (giggle)

Wander: (nod) (giggle) (sees the package) :) ?

Brad: Oh yeah. Got a surprise for u. Here u go [hands it to him] Go ahead, open it

Wander: :$ (opens it slowly) ... :o

[inside the box revealed a type of decorative choker, with a shiny blue pendant on it]

Brad: Happy birthday, princess, frm me n Chad to u :)

Wander: ... ;( (hugged Brad)

Brad: Aww~ :) [hugged him bk] It's OK, princess... There, there... [rubbed his bk]

Wander: (sniffled) :)

Brad: Tht's not evn the best part. Here, lemme help u put it on :)

Wander: :D (lets Brad help him place it on)

Brad: [helps him put it on, secured it properly, then turns to him] OK, princess, try saying something. Anything at all

Wander: (think) ... (mouths 'Never hurts to help')

[the choker flashed wen his mouth moved, n a sorta electronic voice came out]

Voice: Nvr hurts to help

Wander: :O (was surprised)

Brad: Yeah, we're gonna need to adjust tht voice, bt Chad told me in his nerd speak tht basically the choker detects ur mouth n throat muscles n interprets wat u wanna say, then translates it out. Surprise~ :D

Wander: ... ;( (mouthed 'Bradley'...)

Voice: Bradley...

Brad: Hold up, adjust the voice first [fiddled with the controls on the bk of the choker] N... there, now u can talk. Go ahead

Wander: (think) ... Never hurts to help.

[the voice came out more human like, more or less close to Wander's voice]

Wander: :)

Brad: :D There u are, my princess [kissed his cheek] So, like ur bday present?

Wander: :D I do, I do!

Brad: I'm glad u do. At least now u don't hv to worry abt hunting for notepads or sending the wrong msg

Wander: (nod) Very true.

Brad: :) [leans in to kiss him tenderly]

Wander: :$ (kiss)

Brad: I look forward to hearing more of ur voice, princess. It may not be ur real voice, bt its real to me

Wander: (giggle)

Brad: I hate to say this... Bt maybe it'll also be a good chance for u to be able to talk it out properly with Hater...

Wander: :( I suppose I'll have to, don't I?

Brad: Yeah, rather than letting him stew on it n keep thinking tht u betrayed him or whatever

Wander: I know... (rubbed his belly)

Brad: [rubbed Wander's belly as well] I was talking to Awesome abt having a chk up to see how many babies exactly u hv in there so we can be prepared. I know u guys usually hv a litter n all

Wander: (nod) Yes, usually about 5 to 6 at least.

Brad: 5 to 6 AT LEAST? O_O How many is the most u guys hv?

Wander: (think) I can't recall at the moment, I think Mama would know.

Brad: Well, lets just hope the babies r healthy, tht's all we can ask for

Wander: (nod) Me too.

Brad: Which reminds me... R u gonna let ur family knw abt this? Our...situation n ur...condition?

Wander: They'll have to know eventually... :(

Brad: Maybe we could take this break from Hater first to go see ur family, let them know abt the situation. Maybe they can even help u make up ur mind abt... U know, us

Wander: ... Alright. (nod)

Brad: I just hope ur parents won't be too harsh with me... ^^;;

Wander: (shake) I'm sure they'll love you.

Brad: Fingers crossed then (yn)

Wander: (yn)