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Regroup
Hiking out a distance out of the city, Tucker sets up a base.
"What is this, a high tech tent?" Tuck asks.
"More like a small portable cabin, but essentially, yes." Tucker chuckles.
"We know how he can get over tech, so, let's simply cut to the chase and go over the remaining eight." Daniel says, elbowing Tucker in the ribs. Tucker rolls his eyes at his longtime friend.
"Well, maybe more than just the remaining eight, but yeah, let's handle that first." Val says.
"We understand." The four adults say.
"So, through Valerie's helmet, here are images of the remaining ghosts. We'll skip the fright Knight because his weakness is kind of obvious. Next is the ghost known as the Wailing Widow; looking over her attire, it's hard to figure what her weakness is." Samantha says.
"Widow, referring to her living status. Her husband was killed. Something related to that." Valerie says.
"Maybe a ring?" Val says.
"No, if any of these ghosts are remotely similar to that of the Fright Knight, and let's assume they are she would be trapped inside something; that something would be her weakness or related to her weakness in some way." Daniel says.
"If that's the case, then let's go with the ring angle. More specifically, a ring box." Danny says.
"That's a tiny target, but it would make sense. Based on her attire, it would be simple looking. Probably in a pouch." Sam says. Looking over the three images, they find a small pouch on her belt.
"It's probably that one." Daniel and Samantha says, smirking slightly, before moving on.
"The Banshee is obvious. She's carrying the birdcage in her claws, but she moves fast. She'll be tricky as hell." Valerie says.
"Agreed." Tucker says. Moving onto the next one, the Baron, they see a small jewelry box on his belt.
"Whereas the box is obvious, it's probably a specific gem on the box that would do it. I'd say the giant diamond in the middle." Sam says sarcastically.
"Yeah, it is the biggest gem. But maybe the corner emeralds should also be hit." Val says.
"Valid points, aim for the five stones." Daniel says.
"The Marquee's hat is over the top extravagant, it has to be his weakness." Tuck laughs.
"Agreed." Val snickers.
"Onto the Butcher. I'm going to take a wild guess and say his weakness is also his weapon, his cleaver. That's going to be hard to hit." Danny says.
"No kidding right." Daniel chuckles. Next, they look over the Jester pictures and find a Jack in the Box on the top of his jester hat.
"That's more than likely it. It's placing is what's difficult about it." Samantha says.
"Yeah, considering the little bastard like to do cartwheels. We're going to have to somehow manage to corner the slippery shit." Daniel says.
"Eloquent as always." Tucker laughs. Daniel rolls his eyes at his friend.
"Lastly, the Seductress, she seems to have a music box in a mesh pouch on her hip. Keep in mind, she's strong against men. Ladies, she'll be our target. She has some form of hypnotic power over even the most stubborn of men and can turn them against us." Samantha says.
"Good to know." Danny chuckles.
"Ok, we know you all have questions at the back of your minds, so please go ahead and ask, since well, Clockwork intends on wiping portions of your memories." Daniel says.
"Well, it's kinda obvious that Tuck and Danny stay friends, and hell, even Val and I seem to be friends by then, but the respective couples still dating?" Sam asks.
"Step farther, married." Samantha chuckles.
"With kids even." Valerie laughs as the four teens flush.
"Do I even want to ask how many?" Val asks.
"Three for us, four for them." Tucker laughs.
"What the hell." Danny mumbles.
"Twins. Both times." Samantha and Daniel says.
"Oh, ok." Sam says, blanching.
"To answer the next question, a boy and two girls for us, and two of each for them." Valerie snickers.
"Joy." Tuck mumbles as Val elbows him.
"When did the respective weddings happen?" Val asks.
"Shortly after graduation from high school, but before going to college." Samantha says.
"I need to sit down." Sam says as she takes a seat.
"I don't blame you." Daniel says.
"When did the goatee happen? Isn't that Dan's thing?" Danny asks.
"That started happening in senior year. I alternated between just the chin, and a mustache, and eventually landing on this. It took a while to get used to the whole trimming thing, but I look bad with a full beard." Daniel chuckles.
"He did, it was bad." Samantha laughs.
"When did I start growing my hair out?" Sam asks.
"Shortly after turning sixteen. Simply put, the short hair thing got tiring with how fast it can grow." Samantha says.
"True." Sam shrugs.
"Damn, its past curfew and we need to get back home before the rents kill us." Tuck says.
"More specifically, before the ladies rents kill us." Danny says.
"On that note, how did my parents take to the whole wedding thing?" Sam asks.
"We didn't talk until I was in labor with their first grandchild. It's still pretty rocky. Conversations are limited and short and they hardly want anything to do with their own grandkids. Mom's still bitter about the fact that I didn't marry a shallow billionaire. Because you know…" Samantha starts, only for Daniel to place a hand on her shoulder, calming her down.
"We're not on good terms still and whereas we could literally stay here all night and discuss with you the difficulties with Samantha's parents, again, the girls need to get home. And in about ten seconds, the kids are going to call." Daniel says. The four teens leave just as the screen rings.
"Mom!" The child's voice calls out, pulling on both Danny and Sam, yet they walk away, ignoring their curiosity and heading home.
"Let's be honest, I'm not surprised about my parents." Sam says.
"Neither am I." Danny says.
"I'm just not surprised." Val snickers.
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