"We can get to Kibogaoka Hill via the Tokyo Underground Sewage Facility." Corn directed, "I'm sure we remember that place."

"Yup, we sure do." Combo replied quietly, thinking about Cube. He sighed, "Cube… where'd ya go? I'm worried about ya girl... Please come back, I want to make things right."

The GG's remembered the path they took to infiltrate Poison Jam's hideout. Looking at it now, it seemed much less threatening. Now that Poison Jam seems to have disappeared, the place was now completely empty. Combo looked around the place as they skated through. Although he was trying to be nonchalant about it, Corn noticed. The leader of the GG's casually skated to Combo's side.

"Combo."

"Yeah?"

Corn glanced at his teammates before turning back to Combo and secretly saying, "You… you're thinking about Cube. Right?"

Combo sighed, "I would be lying if I said I wasn't."

There was a pause before Corn and Combo slowed down to be behind everyone.

"I remember clearly that last day we were together." Combo spoke, "By that time things were real tense between us. It got to the point where we couldn't even talk to each other. Because every time we did, we would just fight."

Corn listened attentively.

Combo shrugged, "I don't know what happened between us after what happened to Coin… and the Golden Rhinos… but…" Combo could feel himself getting choked up; something that hadn't happened in a very long time.

"We were almost kinda blaming each other for what happened and I can't explain that… thinking about it now I know that it definitely wasn't her fault… or mine, but I blame myself for us falling out. Golden Rhinos, never has there been so much evil associated with those two words…"

Combo felt relieved that he was wearing his shades; concealing the growing moisture in his eyes. However, he could not disguise the despair in his voice. At this time Corn and Combo stopped, allowing the rest of the GG's to keep moving.

"I know I've said this before Corn but… the Golden Rhinos took everything from me. They showed no mercy they just…" He hesitated, "I might not seem like it but, deep down I'm a wreck. I have been ever since that terrible day. I don't know where I would be now if I hadn't found you guys."

Corn placed his arm on Combo's.

He continued speaking, "You know, I've been wanting to find Cube again so much it hurts… I never thought of this before but what am I gonna say to her? I've been so caught up in seeing her that I... I feel lost."

Corn tilted his hat back, revealing his eyes, "Combo. When we see her again, you tell her this. Life is unpredictable; no one can say for sure what the future holds. Tell her to let go of what's gone, especially the hurt. There is a such thing as true evil, but truth and justice will always prevail for those who fight for it. Remind her that she's got a friend who'll take a bullet for her and almost did. I think she realizes that deep down, and you've just got to let her know."

Those words could not have rung truer than they had. Combo let them set in before answering, "I would do anything to say that to her. As soon as I get the chance I will."

Corn nodded, giving him a comforting smile.

"I… I love her."

"Tell her that too." Corn recommended.

"Yeah, I…" He thought about it, and lost some nerve, "I'll try." He sheepishly admitted.

Corn and Combo laughed as they rushed to catch up with the rest of the gang.

"Remember, tell her." Corn told Combo before fixing his hat to where it always had been.

The Tokyo Underground Sewage Facility was now resting silent from Poison Jam's departure. Fortunately for the GG's they didn't have to try to navigate the maze again, as the path leading to Kibogaoka Hill was in the main room.

"Ha! This brings back memories." Garam identified. They had just crossed over the trap that Corn fell into.

"Hey I've still got that score to settle with you!" Beat good-humoredly avowed.

Garam shook his head, "I don't know Beat; I still think I can kick your ass."

"Wanna bet?"

As funny as he found it, Corn intervened, "We've got the Noise Tanks to war with first. Once this whole thing is over and done with, you guys can fight each other all you want."

"Sounds good. Deal?" Garam stuck his hand out.

"Deal." Beat took his hand and shook it firmly.

They arrived in Kibogaoka Hill soon after.


Author's Note: Yeah, I know this chapters kind of short. But hey :p the action'll be back soon. Don't worry.

Geez, the conversation between Corn and Combo is so cheesy it's kind of embarrassing... Xp but I'm happy about it. :D I hope you all are happy about it too.

And because it's close to the holidays I will say,

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah (I know it's passed already but still), Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Holidays, and of course,

To all a Happy New Year! :D