Sonny listened attentively as Hawk started to tell his tale. The memories that played in his mind weren't great. Hawk felt ashamed he had sent the message with the eyes. Especially when he had hacked into Technoid's database when their spy reported that Bleylock was alone. He focused back on Hawk.

"The Bleylocks are powerful on Abraxor, but not elsewhere. The only reason he took the position at Technoid, was because they were being threatened by someone they worked together with. The Bleylocks are deceitful by nature but this time they were deceived. One of them had a spy at Abraxor the time you visited with him. They knew about Rainbow. I tried to protect them and warn you. Bleylock responded by putting a bounty on my head. All that aside, they aren't the real threat. It came from a planet that only made itself known during the Paradisian Cup." Hawk said. That comment caught Sonny's interest. There was at least five teams he never heard of before in that Cup. The Electras, Team Paradisia, The Gyros, The Sandmen of Menor and The pulsars.

He didn't have time to really look more into those teams. Now, they would see most of these teams in the next Galactik Football Cup. It would be the Pirates' second Cup with a Flux.

"Do share what you know about this enemy. Bleylock kept me in the dark a lot of the time, I don't know what you're talking about." Sonny confessed. Hawk nodded.

"You're correct, he hid this from you. I guess he tried to protect you." He said. Sonny nodded.

"Tell me Hawk, who was Bleylock's real enemy?"

Corso looked at the legal documents for their wedding. How did Callie feel about this? He needed to talk to her about it before going through.

His gaze fell on the photos Hawk had obtained. Noomi and Kimberly. There was a sting in his heart when he thought of them. After being in the Crystal Chamber, Corso felt a lot more at peace than ever before. Corso decided to hold off his final decision until after he collected the remains of his daughter and wife, and laid them to rest at a more suitable place. He could still speak with Callie. He checked the time and made the call.

Callie was home when Corso called. The cup was just weeks away from starting, and she was being told to prepare an online interview with all the team coaches. At this point, she wasn't sure Sonny would make it. She sat down in the sofa, smiling. She needed to speak to Corso about their marriage. Her own answer was 'yes'. She wanted the both of them. Her phone rang and she answered.

"Corso! How are you?" She smiled. She studied Corso though the hologram. Something changed. He looked more relaxed. That mission with Solaris changed him. Corso smiled.

"You know about Sonny's proposal?" He asked. Callie never heard Corso this nervous before. She could figure out why.

"Of course I do. And I'm willing to go through with this. Of course, if you are." She said softly. Corso smiled again.

"Depends on how you feel about it." He admitted. Callie smiled. She understood why Corso was nervous.

"It's perfect. For us. For Sonny. For everyone. Sure makes life more exciting." She laughed. Corso had to chuckle.

"I propose, we work as a team to protect and take care of him in this marriage, that is, if you want to go through with it?" He asked, nervous once again. Callie laughed.

"Just do one thing, okay? It's not easy but it must be done." She said softly. Corso grinned.

"I'm not made of glass. What is it?" He asked, more confident.

"Well, I do want to get into some nice, romantic proposals… " Callie started. Corso rolled his eyes.

"What do you want from me?" He asked.

"A nice diner date, without Sonny. To get to know each other." Callie mused. Corso laughed out loud.

"It's a deal."

The stage for the concert was coming together at Castle Paladia. Sapphire and Opal oversaw the technical matters of it all, while Solaris spent time with Zoltar. He was still weak, but much better thanks to Davidson and Artie. Artie saw Solaris and Zoltar sit down in a clearing, surrounded by colorful flowers and trees. It was easy to forget he was also a part of this planet. Anadrea Simmordale robbed him of a better life. While he had the chance, Artie was sucking up all the information he could find about his home. He spent a lot of time with his father too. They played video games for the first time, and it had ended in a draw. Artie decided to help out the other two girls of The Trio, but found that none would tell him what was going on. Instead, Hawk gave him a photo album.

"These are pictures of your mother, me and the first years of your life, before Anadrea Simmordale..." He started. Artie gently put a hand to his shoulder.

"That wasn't your fault. You couldn't have known." He tried. Hawk sighed.

"If I hadn't investigated Abraxor family affairs, this never would have happened." He said. Artie smiled softly.

"It's part of life as a Pirate." Artie said.

"Is that so Artie? It sounds like you want to get back to working with us." Sounded a voice behind him. It was Sonny with Zarind, looking quite amused.

"Didn't see you there." Artie said.

"Have you seen Bennett?" Sonny asked.

"You want to sit down with him?" Artie asked. Sonny nodded.

"It's time to start giving Bennett some closure too. Can you do some digging? I know he's from Abraxor, which is why he hides his eyes. Well, one of the reasons." He said. Artie nodded.

"I know about it. Poor guy." Artie said. "Wish I could help." Sonny nodded. Bennett and Artie were close so it was only natural Artie felt like this. In fact, the entire Pirates organization felt like a family.

"He'll be fine. Just keep digging." Sonny said. Hawk nodded as he handed Sonny a folder.

"Here, all the information you need on Corso. This can clear his name and hopefully get some proper compensation." He said. Sonny nodded. As father and son started to work, he walked off to find Bennett.

Bennett found a silent corner in The Black Manta's main lounge, and brought his guitar. He heard footsteps approach.

"Bennett?" Sonny's voice was softer than normal. Bennett knew that meant he had something on his mind.

"Just enjoying the peace and quiet for once." Bennett answered. Sonny chuckled.

"I used to have the same issue. But that is not what I'm here for. I promised to look at some way to make things better. I have some new glasses and a suggestion." He said. Bennett put his guitar down.

"You don't know who I really am, do you?" He asked silently. Sonny looked at him.

"What do you mean?" He asked. Bennett nodded.

"The Bleylocks were at war with Technoid but also another powerful family. They tried to wipe them all out, and seize their lands, which they eventually managed. The family in question, was torn apart. All they had left, was their name." Bennett nearly whispered, feeling like all his power had left him. Sonny sat down across from him. "I'm not a full Abraxian. My mother was from the planet Gyros. Does that ring a bell?" He said. Sonny nodded. "In any case, it was my family who revealed your secret to Bleylock's father."

"Your heritage doesn't define you." He said. Bennett shook his head.

"I've considered leaving before. Quietly, so you wouldn't toss me out." He said. Sonny was caught off guard.

"Toss you out? You really think I'd do that with one of my most loyal friends?" He said. Bennett smiled sadly.

"I should have told you. But I didn't and you have every right to punish me." He said. Sonny nodded. This weighed heavy on Bennett's shoulders.

"Lets go to the Captain's Cabin. I want to hear your story." Sonny smiled. Bennett smirked.

"Better record it, it's going to be quite something."

They were all ready to go. This would be a very special night. Solaris, Opal and Sapphire were getting ready for their big come back. Even Zoltar and Zarind were with them. Zoltar was like the unofficial fourth member, and he and Solaris had a special treat for all of them tonight. Solaris stood up.

"The Trio rides again." She smiled, as she and her two sisters walked on to the stage.

Artie was having a ball. The Trio was reunited and what a show they delivered. It was one surprise after another. Solaris revealing who she truly was, and that this would be her name from now on. The Light show. There was such a feeling of love. Then, Opal and Sapphire walked up to Solaris on stage, who had something to say.

"We've been through so much, but we survived it all. We didn't know how to find our way back through the darkness that divided us, but we all made a friend who helped us with this impossible task. He and his friends came to our aid in the darkest hour. We dedicate this song, to our friends, The Pirates, and also, Technoid, once an enemy, now turned ally, in a fight to restore peace in the Galaxy." She said. Artie closed his eyes as he listened to them. Sonny smiled at Bennett, he was not wearing his glasses anymore, but contacts that hid his Abraxian heritage. Sonny didn't much care. The show lasted for hours, where everyone enjoyed themselves.

All of a sudden, the overhead screen started to flicker. Jar'Eel Bleylock stared hatefully at Sonny as everyone around him fell silent.

"Enjoy your fun while you can Sonny Blackbones. It will be over soon." He snarled. Corso clenched fists.

"Why don't you get over here? Join the fun." Sonny tried.

"My idea of fun would enjoy killing every last one of you. But I'm not going to make it that easy. You made my father suffer with your coldness." Jar'Eel said. Duke Maddox had a shocked expression on his face.

"Jason?" He gasped. Jar'Eel looked at him.

"That was never my name. Not that it matters. I'm here for Sonny's death, no need to bother with the details." He said calmly. Sonny knew he was planning something.

"Artie, activate all trackers, we must find him." He said in Ancient Shiloh

"You really think speaking in Ancient Shiloh will work on me? I'm not Miller. I will succeed where he failed." Jar'Eel said. His eyes had a menacing glow to them.

"Sonny didn't kill Bleylock you moron." Corso yelled at the screen.

"Shut up Takashi, you have no right to a moral high ground, murderer." Jar'Eel spat. Corso's hands started shaking.

"Call me that again and I'll show you how true it is" Corso replied, forcing himself to stay calm. Jar'Eel smirked.

"Easy there. You don't want people to get hurt." He said, and stepped back. Behind him sat D'Jok, Mei and Callie, tied up on chairs, and their mouths taped over.

"I'll kill you if you hurt them!" Sonny roared. Corso took his arm, looking scared.

"Where is Iris?" He whispered. Jar'Eel just smiled.

"In seventy-two hours, some people WILL die. Whoever that is, Blackbones, is up to you."

How will the pirates solve this? Will this all happen without bloodshed?

Or will we loose Someone? What kind of role does Bennett play in all this? This and more to follow.

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