12 noon had come quick and I was ready to go to the garage to hitch a ride with Modo, Vinnie and Morgan. We planned to bring Throttle back and make sure that Tredz will never come after him again.

I know Throttle misses me greatly. I can feel it deep inside. I was glad that I was going to get him back. Tredz fucked with the wrong woman. I am on a mission and he won't stop me from killing him.
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I had arrived at the garage right at 12 noon. I was in all black like Morgan wanted me to be. Modo and Vinnie were too. He even wore his fingerless gloves. He walked over to me and handed me a pair he had stored away.

"Thanks Vin. I'm glad you're going with us."

"Throttle is my best friend. I'd do anything for him. I know why Modo is going. I heard about the threat to his life. I would have shot and killed Tredz right then and there."

"I think it would have costed Modo his life if he tried to shoot Tredz. I know Throttle had done the right thing, but it cost him his family. I almost called my friends in Anaheim that there wasn't going to a wedding. I'm glad I didn't. After we get back, all of us are going to Anaheim. I want you and Modo to meet some friends of mine."

Morgan walked up to us and put his hand on my shoulder. "Are you sure you wanna do this, Michelle? You are pregnant afterall."

"And I'm going to kill the bastard that took half my life away. So yeah, I wanna do this."

I looked at Vinnie. "You won't stop me from taking my rage out on Tredz, understand Vin?"

"Of course. I wouldn't think of stopping you. You are a woman on a mission." I hugged him. I was glad he understood.

"Alright everyone. Let's board the ship. We are going to be successful. We will bring Throttle back. Let's load up."

Modo, Vinnie and I loaded the bikes up, then went to strap ourselves in.

'Don't worry, babe. I'm coming for you. Then I'm going to kill that bastard father of yours.'

Modo had sat next to me and grabbed a hold of my hand and lightly squeezed it. I looked at our hands together then looked at him and smiled. "I'm glad you came, Modo. I heard that Tredz threatened your life. I'm glad he didn't kill you. I think of you like a big brother. Would have mad me sad if I had heard that you were dead. I know Charley would have been sad, too."

I'm glad to still be alive. I plan to exact my rage on him for threatening my life. Especially in front of the girls. Charley grabbed a big wrench. She was going to go after Tredz and I shook my head no. I didn't want her to get killed. He would have too."

"In some way, I'm glad Throttle did the right thing, but in another way, I wish I had been there so I could have killed him. Then Throttle wouldn't have had to leave. I had already packed away his clothes. I hope we can find him, Modo. He could be anywhere on Mars."

"Don't worry, Michelle. Morgan has friends who have been looking for Throttle since he called up there."

"I'd hate to see his phone bill for that long distance call."

"Heh. That would be one heck of a bill."

"You don't need to keep your language clean around me, Modo. I swear just about all the time."

"You're a lady. I don't swear around women. My mama taught me that men don't swear around women, even if they swear."

"Is your mom still alive?"

"I have no clue. If she is, I want her on Earth with us. I might have to go look for her after we get Throttle."

"I'll help you. I wanna meet Mrs. Maverick."

"her name is Meredith Maverick. She doesn't like being called 'ma'am'. She prefers if you call her Meredith."

"I understand. What about your dad? What is his name?"

"His name is Martin, but everyone calls him Marty."

"Nice. What did they say when you told them you were going to go fight with the Freedom Fighters?"

"They weren't happy about it, but they knew it was to make sure they were safe and away from being prisoners of the Plutarkians."

"I'm glad they understood. I should severely hurt Stoker for not stopping Tredz from taking Throttle back to Mars."

"I can't believe he just stood there and did nothing. I'll help you with Stoker. I want a piece of him, too."

"I'm glad I had finally met you guys. Did Throttle ever tell you guys about my friends in Anaheim?"

"I don't think so. Who are they?"

"They are the Mighty Ducks. Real ducks. They're from another world. Its called Puck World."

"The hockey team I watch on TV are real ducks?"

"Yep. Wildwing is the captain. Then there's his baby brother, Nosedive. Next is Tanya, then Mallory, Duke and finally Grin."

"Grin? That's really his name?"

"Yeah. 3 of them have Human names. Tanya, Duke and Mallory. Mallory saw what a good fighter I was and was impressed. She wants to spar with me one day."

"Nice. I heard you're a cage fighter. Isn't that a bit dangerous for a woman like you?"

I let go of his hand and put on the side of his face. "You are so sweet to think about my health, but I've never gotten badly hurt like my opponent. I take them down before they even have a chance to throw a punch or a kick at me."

"Maybe you could show me some of the moves you use in the cage."

"I'd love to, but I'm going to warn you now, I won't go easy on you. Think you can handle me?"

"I think so. If I can handle Greasepit, I think I can handle you."

"Ok. I'll have to get back into shape after the baby is born. So, give me about a year or so to get back in shape."

"No problem."
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4 days later, we finally arrived on Mars. I had been asleep off and on during the trip. When we landed, Vinnie came and woke me up.

"Hey Michelle. We're here. Time to get up, beautiful."

I opened my eyes and saw Vinnie standin next to my bed. "We're here already?"

I carefully got up with some help from Vinnie. "You're being such a gentleman, Vin. I like that."

"Thanks. I promised Harley that I would be more respectful of women and never cheat on her again."

"I heard about that. Why did you do that?"

"I have no reason why I did it. I was stupid and I got caught."

"I'm surprised she stayed with you after that. No offense."

"None taken. I'm surprised, too. But I'm glad she did. I love her dearly, Michelle. I don't know what I would do without her. Now I understand what love truly is. Its being there for your better half, no matter the cost. That's how you feel about Throttle, isn't it?"

"Damn right. I was going to just pack up and move to Anaheim and stay with some friends of mine."

"What convinced you to stay and go after him?"

"Carbine had asked Morgan if he knew anyone who could help look for Throttle. He knew a few people. I asked him if I could go so I can take my rage out on Tredz for taking half of my life away."

"I hear ya. I never thought this would happen. Especially to you. I don't ever wanna see you sad."

"I hugged Vinnie and thanked him for being a friend.
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After we walked out of the ship, the people that Morgan knew, walked up to us with news concerning Throttle.

"What's the word, Dave?"

"We know exactly where he is. Getting him out of there could present a problem. His dad watches over him like a hawk. The only time he's not watching over him is at night or when he has to use the bathroom."

Morgan look at Mitch. "What do you have to report, Mitch?"

"I have some smoke bombs that we can use to get Tredz out of the place, but we have to get a mask to Throttle somehow."

"Hmm, that is a problem." Then he looked at James. "I have the mask we need for Throttle. Getting it to him is the problem. Was Tredz in the Marine Corp. or something. The guy never sleeps. I've seen him go check on Throttle every hour."

"Hmm. We need a way in there and take Tredz out without him knowing."

"I can do it. I've learned how to sneak around without making a sound. I can get in there, choke him out, then drag his ass out of the place, then Vinnie and Modo can go in and get Throttle. Should be a quick in and out mission."

"Let's hope so. Just be careful that you don't get caught. Dave will take you there on foot. If we ride, then he'll know we're coming."

"Understood. I can't wait to get my hands around his scrawny neck. He's not going to know what hit him when I'm done choking him out."

"Just keep your eye on the prize, Michelle."

I looked at Morgan. "I am. I'm getting Throttle back and getting to kill Tredz."

"Well. I guess you know what you're doing."

"Yep. I'm ready to go, Dave."

"Well then, let's go get Throttle out of there."