Hello! Chapter 5 is finally here! I hope I did it well enough . Feedback is welcome! And now. As always. Enjoy reading!
The two Lombaxes, now reunited with their robo pals, make their way home to Sargasso. The whole flight is awkwardly silent. Clank notices the tension between Ratchet and Rivet. "May I ask what's wrong?" he asks the two. They look at each other before quickly looking away. Both of them blushing. "N-nothing." Ratchet says. Before Clank could say something else, Rivet spoke up. "Finally home."
They arrive at Sargasso. Rivet lands her new ship near her home before jumping out and stretching a little. "Much better than this icy hell." she says. Ratchet nods. "Yep."
As they walk towards the cave which leads to her home, two of the Morts show up. "Hey there, Rivet. We don't want to bother you but… Could you please help us out?" the male Mort asks. Rivet looks at them with a smile. "Of course." she looks at Ratchet. "We'll talk later."
"A-alright." Ratchet says while they leave them. He sighs as he and the two robots go inside. He lays down on the couch, crossing his arms behind his head.
Meanwhile Kit looks around her new home. "This is very exciting." she says while Clank follows her. "My new home. I hope I'm a good roommate.". Clank chuckles. "You will be. Don't think about it too much. You both need a few days to get comfortable around each other. But then you two will get along just fine." he assures.
Kit explores her new home further while Clank explains everything he knows about being a roommate. Ratchet doesn't pay any attention. He lays on the couch thinking about what happened. He sits up and looks at Clank. "I'll be outside." he says while leaving. Clank watches as he leaves. "Okay?" he says before Kit catches his attention again.
Ratchet walks a bit around near Rivet's home. He found a tree where he lays down, enjoying the view of some acid and creatures before he closes his eyes and falls asleep.
The sun was already gone as Rivet got back home. She looks around, obviously searching for Ratchet. She spots Kit and Clank sitting on the couch with Clank still explaining about being a roommate and all that. "Hey. You've seen Ratchet?" Rivet asks the two robots. "He said he was going outside." Clank says. "Thanks." Rivet says with a smile before heading out again.
She searches the area only to find him dozing underneath a tree. She watches him a little until he slowly opens his eyes. He lets out a yawn while rubbing his eyes. He spots Rivet who stands there with a smile. "Wakey wakey, sleepyhead." she says amused. "Rivet? Damn… How long did I sleep?" he asks while looking around. "Long enough." Rivet says while he stands up. "Hm… Then we should head home, right?" he says with a smile before turning around.
Rivet places her bionic hand on his shoulder, making him stop instantly. "Not so fast." she says while turning him back around. "Don't think you can escape our little talk." she says while crossing her arms in front of her chest.
Ratchet looks at her nervously while his tail twitches restless. "I uhh… Know…" he says. Rivet tilts her head a little. "Sooo… It's kinda cool, huh?" she asks with a slight grin which makes Ratchet blush a little. "Y-yeah. I think so." he starts while scratching his neck. "Don't get me wrong, okay? I know you are not comfortable with it… But,... Well… It's still cool." he says awkwardly. "I see. And… I look stunning?" she asks while blushing now. Ratchet looks around. "Y-yes." he says quietly before letting out a sigh. "There is no point in talking around it, right?" he asks her. "I guess not." she answers while shrugging. "Fine. Okay. OKAY! Okay... " he chants to himself before he looks her in the eyes. "Rivet. I think you are very beautiful." he starts while acting tough with little results. He can't hide his nervousness. "I absolutely love to look into your eyes. They are like sapphires." he continues making her blush even more. But she retains eye contact, not saying a word. "You remember what Nandaria said to you?" he asks. Rivet looks at him confused but nods. "Yeah." she whispers.
Ratchet shakes his head. "She is wrong in every way. Firstly… You are very… And I mean VERY attractive, alright? And to top it all, you have a very beautiful personality. I adore you in every way possible." He says while his tail twitches very nervously. Rivet looks at him with big eyes. Her heart is racing. He looks at her in silence for a long moment. "The night we both got drunk… And the night on Cyr 3… I… Never felt happier." he says now softly. "Rivet I… May I try something?" he asks all of a sudden. Rivet looks at him while swallowing hard. "Yes."
Ratchet nods and walks towards her. She takes a few steps back before she feels the trunk of the tree in her back. She lays her hands onto the tree while looking Ratchet into the eyes. He slowly places his hands on her cheeks, gently caressing them. "What the hell, Ratchet?" she whispers while trembling a gives her a soft smile at her reaction before he slowly closes the distance between their lips. Both of them close their eyes as their lips connect. A gentle and loving kiss as the stars start to rise. Ratchet breaks the kiss to look at her again. She opens her eyes slowly before she also looks at Ratchet. She steps forward, laying her hands onto his shoulders while he wraps his arms around her. They didn't say a word as they leaned in for another kiss.
Meanwhile the two robots leave Rivet's home, a little concerned about their friends. Clank scans the area with his eyes. "You think she's mad at him?" Kit asks worriedly. Clank spots the two Lombaxes in theri loving embrace making him drop his jaw. "I… Don't think so." he says while pointing towards them. Kit looks at them before she covers her mouth. "Oh dear."
Ratchet and Rivet enjoy the moment before they break this kiss. She gently rests her head at his shoulder while placing her nose into his fur on his throat. Both are still blushing with a soft smile. Ratchet strokes her back gently. "I think… It worked out well, hm?" he whispers, making her giggle a little. "Your try?" she asks to which he nods. "Yep." he says. "It did…" she confirms. "We'll have to tell Clank and Kit, do we?" she asks.
Ratchet chuckles before he notices them staring. He widens his eyes. "I... Don't think we need to." He says. Rivet looks up confused before she looks over her shoulder. "Oh…" she says before they both let go of each other, standing there as if nothing happened. "Act natural." He whispers to her. She grins showing her teeth while she awkwardly waves at them. "You think they're buying it?" she asks. "NO WE'RE NOT!" Clank yells at them.
The two Lombaxes sigh before going down. While they walk toward the robots, their tails entwine a little. Clank and Kit look at them curiously. "What did we just witness?" Kit asks. Ratchet and Rivet look at each other. The female Lombax smiles and wraps her fingers around his making him smile as well. He carefully takes her hand. Kit watches their loving gesture. "You just witnessed how two Lombaxes are very happy." Ratchet says before he looks at Kit. "You are happy? That makes me happy as well." Kit nods. "So you two are in love?" she asks just to be sure.
Rivet giggles a little before closing the distance between her and Ratchet, gently pressing her organic arm against his while resting her head on his shoulder. "Yes." she says with a soft smile. Clank looks at Ratchet. "The moment you said you find her attractive, I knew something like this may happen." Clank says. "I am happy for you two." he adds before the robots turn around and walk back in, leaving the two Lovers out in the open.
"I first thought there would be some complaining." Rivet says while frowning. "To be honest… I thought so too." Ratchet says before he smiles and gently places a kiss on her cheek. "We should get inside." he says. "I'm right behind you." Rivet smiles. Ratchet laughs a little and pulls her close again. "I prefer you staying right by my side." he says, making her blush. Side by side the two walk inside Rivet's home.
Ratchet looks at her after they sit down on the couch. "Oh hello there, beautiful. Do you come here often?" he says jokingly. Rivet looks at him before laughing. "Of course, handsome." she grins. Before he could even answer she kisses him softly. Clank and Kit look at each other. "It seems we have to endure stuff like this for a while now." Clank says. Kit sighs. "Possibly. But as long as they are happy." she shrugs.
The rest of the evening the two Lombaxes spent cuddling on the couch with the two robots sitting next to them. Rivet lets out a yawn while resting her head on his chest. "Oh? I guess we should go to sleep." Ratchet suggests. Rivet smiles at him and nods. She gets up and stretches a little before she walks over to her bed. Ratchet stands up. "Alright. Into the bathroom I go." he says. Rivet looks at him blushing. "Well… You don't have to." she says quietly. Ratchet stops and looks at her with big eyes. "I don't?" he asks. Rivet shakes her head before she undresses. Ratchet lifts his eyebrows but looks away. She pulls over her wide green shirt and slips under her blanket before she looks over at Ratchet. "So… You uhm.. Want to join me?" she asks shyly while patting on the bed. Ratchet swallows hard before he undresses. Again just in his shorts he lays next to her.
With his heart racing he looks over to her. She also looks very nervous. Ratchet smiles at her while he slips closer to her. Rivet blushes and does the same. She rests her head on his shoulder while he wraps his arms around her. She sighs happily while closing her eyes. Gently she strokes his chest a little. Like on Cyr 3, she feels save. "Good night." she whispers. "Good night." he responded. Both of them drift off to sleep.
Next morning Ratchet wakes up first. He yawns slightly before he lifts up his head. Rivet still sleeps with her head laying on his chest. He smiles before he gently caresses her neck. Rivet slowly opens her eyes. She lifts her head and looks at Ratchet. Normally this would be the moment she would yell at him. But this time, she smiles. "Good morning." she saye while resting her chin on his chest. "Good morning." he replies. She smiles and gets up a little to give him a gentle kiss before she lays her head back down onto his chest.
"Did you sleep well?" he asks her while lovingly stroking her back. She smiles. "I did.". Her answer makes him smile. They enjoy their closeness for a while until she gets out of bed first. She sits on the edge of the bed looking back at him. "You should get up as well." she says while gently scratching his chest a little. Then she stands up and starts to dress up.
"Yeah, I should." he says before he stands up. He looks at her before he gently wraps his arm around her, pulling her back against his chest. "I love you…" he whispers, making her tremble. She raises her left hand to pet his head. "I.. I love you too." she whispers back.
Ratchet gently kisses her neck before he lets her go. He starts to dress as well. "So… What should we do today?" he asks. Rivet looks at him. "Good question." she says. "Maybe we shou-" she was cut off by something hitting her new wall hard.
Both Lombaxes and the two robots jumped a little as they looked at the wall. Suddenly it blows open, destroying it. "OH COME ON!" Rivet yells. The scarred guard enters her home with 3 additional guards. They quickly grab Clank and Kit as they point their weapons at Rivet. "Don't move a muscle or your friend will die." he says. Ratchet lifts his hands up while giving him a deadly glare. Rivet growls ath them while also putting her hands up.
Nandaria enters the room, looking at the two Lombaxes with anger. "So… You thought you could get away from me?" She says while going towards Ratchet. She pulls out a knife and puts the blade against his throat. "And now… Little robot…" she looks at Clank. "You give me what I need. Or else, he'll get it.".
Rivet widens her eyes. "DON'T YOU DARE!" she screams at Nandaria. She looks at her with a devilish grin. "Then you better persuade that robot to talk." she says. A little drop of blood runs above the blade. Rivet looks pleading over to Clank who narrows his eyes. He sighs. "You win." He says. "To power the Dimensionator, you'll need the Surinox Comet Shard." he says.
Nandaria smirks. "Well then…" she lowers her knife and starts to leave. "That wasn't so hard now, was it. Come on boys." she laughs. Her henchmen pointing their weapons at Rivet until they are all gone.
Rivet rushes to Ratchet. "Are you okay?" she asks, concerned. Ratchet waves it off. "I'm fine." he sighs and looks at Clank. "That's all she needed?" he asks. Clank nods. "Yes. But I may have done something stupid. You see. The new Dimensionator is designed to be powered by Phase Quartz. Using something else could be catastrophic." he says.
Rivet frowns. "How catastrophic?" she asks. "It could cause a dimensional rift to grow out of control. Or worse." Clank says. Ratchet sighs. "Then… We have no other choice, but to stop her." he looks at Rivet, carefully caressing her left cheek. "We need to get after her."
Rivet nods, enjoying his touch. "Then… Let's not waste time…" she goes towards a wall and pushes a button. A big part of the wall turns around to reveal her weapons stache. She picks up the Enforcer and her Handblaster. She looks at Ratchet who couldn't believe his eyes. "Did anyone ever tell you, you are awesome?" Ratchet says with a loving smile. Rivet blushes while also smiling. "Guess I'll hear that more often now?" she giggles. Ratchet nods while grabbing the Burst Pistol. "You bet." he smirks.
Clank hops onto Ratchet's back. "We should leave." Clank says. Kit places herself at Rivet's back and the two Lombaxes run to their ship. "Where do we find such a Comet Shard?" Rivet asks. Clank thinks about it until Kit speaks up. "Savali." she says. "The Lombaxes stored one there."
Ratchet and Rivet look at each other. He places his hand on her bionic hand. "Let's go." he says. Rivet starts the ship and they lift off heading towards Savali.
