AN: I just want to thank everyone for the amazing feedback and I'm glad that you are all enjoying the story. I promise there is going to be more background on Jay, Amber and Ved in the next chapter. I wanted to move things along and get everyone back to the Mall.
Does anyone have a character that they like Trudy to be with? I am not sure if I should pair her with someone for the show or bring in a new character.
Different Choices 4 – Reunited
"Where did they find all these trucks and where are they going?" Trudy asked as she and Tai-san hid behind a row of bushed that lined the streets and watched as a five trunks speed away from the city and towards the landing strip.
"This is unlike any enemy we have faced." Tai-san frowned as she watched the last truck leave a trail of dust behind it.
"Who do you think was in those trucks?" Trudy questioned as she slowly stood up.
"We need to get back to the Mall and find the others. So we can find answered to all our questions." Tai-san decided as she and Trudy turn back in the direction of the city.
Before the two could head out back to the Mall, an arm reached out and grabbed Trudy's wrist just another reached around to cover her mouth before she could scream. Tai-san moved to free Trudy from her attacker, but stopped once she saw that it was.
"Easy." Bray breathed as he released the purple haired women.
"Bray." Trudy gasped as she pulled the man into a hug, "How did you get out of the city?"
"I came as soon as we saw the plane, but I had no idea that the tribe would invade so soon. I left Amber with the kids at the Mall. We have to get back to them." Bray insisted as let go of Trudy an gently pushed Trudy towards the city.
"What about Lex?" Tai-san asked as she followed Trudy.
"He was with Pride and Ebony. If anyone can survive this it's Ebony and Lex. " Bray answered, "Were you able to find May?"
"We never made it to the airport." Trudy answered as they pushed further into the wood and headed towards the city.
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"This is not how I wanted our meeting to go." Jay sighed as he eased Amber down onto an old couch that rested in the backroom of the store; they were currently in, "What were you thinking wondering off on your own? We never go off alone." Jay lectured as he glanced at his younger brother whose eye glanced to Ebony and Lex to make sure they were still knocked out.
"We found Amber that's all that matters." Ved shrugged, "I didn't expect to find the city leader this easy either. Ram will be happy."
"Ram also wanted the Mallrats unharmed."
"They are just stunned. Besides, Amber is one of those Mallrats and will make our plan go smoothly." Ved sighed as he moved to stand next to his brother, "She is going to be okay?"
"I think she was just shocked to see us."
"Why don't we just take her and leave the others here. We can have to two lackeys you brought bring them back to the Mall and wait until Ram is ready for them."
"Amber hasn't seen us in two year; she is not going to respond well if we take her back to headquarters. We need to earn her trust; you saw how she responded to us."
"She belongs with us not a bunch of virts."
"These virts have been her family." Jay argued as he watched Amber's eyelids begin to flutter before they opened.
Amber's head throbbed as she opened her eyes and tried to sit up before a hand on her shoulder stopped her movement and eased her back to lie down. She followed the arm up to the face she remembered right before she passed out. She shook her head once in an attempt to clear her thoughts before she said anything.
"Good. You're up." Jay smiled as he watched Amber ease back down onto the couch, "Are you okay?"
"I'm sure it was just the shock of see the two of you." Amber frowned, "I don't understand, how are you two apart of this tribe are?"
"We're called the Technos and we are simply trying to make this city a better place." Jay answered as he kneeled down next to the couch.
"Making the city a better place by invading it and taking its people?" Amber questioned as she glared at the blonde.
"There are certain steps that need to be taken to maintain order. The same reason that we were ordered not to harm anyone from the Mallrats." Ved explained, "We should have put it together that their leader and our sister was one in the same." He directed towards Jay.
"You knew about the Mallrats before the invasion?" Amber asked shocked at the information.
"Of course, we needed to do our homework to find the best way to take over. That is why we want the Mallrats in once peace, with their help it will make everything a lot calmer."
"You want to use my tribe to aid you take over our city? Are you out of your mind?" Amber cried out.
"We wanted to talk about this with your whole tribe." Jay reasoned, "It is not how Ved made it sound."
"Where is the rest of my group?" Amber asked as she changed the subject, she did not want to listen to another word of her brother's explanation to why they invaded her home.
"Outside." Jay answered with a frown, he wanted a chance to explain everything to Amber and it had not gone like he wanted it to. The moment Ram mentioned his plans for the city, he hoped that it would lead him to his sister. He never thought that she wouldn't be happy to see him, he knew they parted on bad terms but he thought she would be glad to see Ved and him.
"I need to see them."
"Alright." Jay nodded as he started to stand, he stared at Amber for a moment before he headed to the door that lead to the alleyway.
"Amber, the Technos are not a threat to your tribe. Once we drop off the others, I will show you." Ved offered as Amber moved her gaze from him to the corner of the room.
"Get away from her." A scratchy voice ordered as Lex struggled to get to his feet. His eyes scanned the room to see Ebony still knocked out before he zeroed in on the boy that was standing too close to Amber in his option.
"I thought we already established that I don't take orders from you, Sheriff." Ved smirked as he took a step back from Amber and turned to face the man, "I can teach you the lesson again, maybe this time it will sink in." He offered as he raised his wrist.
"Ved." Jay called as he reenter the room with Cloe, Kc standing behind him, while Pride with a crying Brady entered last.
Upon seeing the crying toddler, Amber slid from the couch and rushed over to Pride's side, where she took Brady into her arms and the little girl started to quite, "You're alright?" Amber questioned as she looked at the former Eco. Cloe came up to Amber's side and wrapped her arms around the blonde's waist.
"Yes." Pride answered in a short tone, "They appeared out of nowhere and kept us outside." He added as he looked around the room.
"Who are you?" KC question as he moved to stare at the two men dressed in black and Lex moved over to stand next to Amber's free side.
"We're called the Technos." Ved answered.
"Are you alright? They didn't shoot you with whatever they shot me with, did they?" Lex asked as he leaned down to look Amber over.
"I'm fine. I think we need to listen to them though." Amber answered, "They apparently have orders not to harm the Mallrats." She added.
"You haven't abducted our people?" Lex questioned as he looked at Jay.
"Three members of your tribe were found on the outskirts of the city. They were brought back to your Mall. Which is where I have orders to bring the rest of you and then we can discuss everything." Jay explained as he watched Amber interact with Brady, "Another three were found at an old farm."
"How do we know it's not a trap?" KC argued.
"As I explained to Amber, I mean you no harm. You can return to the Mall and see for a fact that your friends are okay." Jay sighed.
"Then let's go." Amber demanded, she wanted to make sure that the others were safe at the Mall.
"I don't know if you should be walking so soon. You fainted for a reason." Jay countered.
"You said you were fine." Lex frowned, "What did you do?" He growled.
"Nice to know everyone was so worried about me." Ebony scoffed as she got to her feet, "I missed a party."
"You must be the city leader." Jay stated matter a factly as he stared at the woman.
"I'm Ebony And you are the people invading my city."
"I'm Jay and this is Ved. We work for the tribe called the Technos and we mean you no harm."
"No matter how many times you say those words, it doesn't make them true." Pride muttered.
"Amber can you make it back to the Mall?" Ebony asked as she came up to the blonde, "You can give your speech when the whole tribe is together."
"I'm fine. Are you okay?"
"Didn't hurt as much as the time the Chosen tried to kill me." Ebony shrugged, "My men?"
"They're taking a little nap." Ved answered.
"Let's get back home and make sure the others are there. Then we can listen to their plans that involve us." Amber urged as the group filed out the door with the Technos following behind.
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"Do you think that we can trust them?" Ebony questioned as she and Amber walked towards the back of the group.
"Trust might not be the right term. But they seem to need us." Amber answered, "They know about all of us. They said that they have been watching the city."
"Did they threaten you?" Ebony nodded towards her stomach.
"No, you can tell when I wear my jacket." Amber sighed as she shifted Brady, "I think we might need to go along with whatever they're planning. It means we're safe and together."
"I think the only one that will have a problem is Bray." Ebony agreed, "I don't think this tribe is going to give us a choice." She added as Jay came up to the pair.
"I was wondering if I could have a word." He added as he glanced between the two. Ebony nodded her head before she stopped to put some distance between her and the group.
"I thought you would have better taste then the Sherriff." A voice commented as he joined Amber.
"What?" Amber asked confused as she looked to where Lex and Pride were slowly making their way back to the Mall. Both the men has slowed their pace so that Amber could catch up and had frowns of their faces as Ved continued to talk.
"Your boyfriend." Ved clarified.
"Good to see you are dense as ever." Amber rolled her eyes, "Lex is a friend, he and I would kill each other before we were a couple."
"Then who made me an uncle?" The boy asked as he nodded towards Brady, who had closed her eyes.
"You should do better research." Amber commented as she made her way towards the rest of the Mallrats.
"What does he want?" Lex scowled as Cloe offered to take Brady from the blonde, "I don't like the fixation they seem to have on you."
"He wanted to comment of my choice of men." Amber answered as she handed the toddler over.
"You passed out because of them; they need to stay away from you." Pride agreed, "You need to be careful of your condition, you've already been through so much."
"I think we need to be worried about that." KC added as he glanced at Ebony and Jay, who seemed to be in deep discussion.
"Obviously Ebony is going to be looking out for Ebony and will take their offer. The Question will are we going to." Pride answered.
"Amber." Cloe smiled as the group worked their way down the street, when the Mall entrance sat a few feet away. What caught Cloe's attention were the people coming down the street.
"Tai-San!" Lex called as he sprinted the distance to his wife, where he grabbed the women into his arms.
"Brady." Trudy smiled as she came to Cloe and pulled both girls into a hug.
Amber smiled as she watched the mother and daughter reunite and felt a breath of relief leave her at the sight of her family. Her smile grew as she felt a pair of arms wrap around her, "You're safe." She muttered as she turned in his arms so she was able to see him.
"I promised I wouldn't leave you." Bray smiled as he placed a kiss on the top of her head. His smile quickly turned into a frown once he saw who was standing behind the blonde, "What is going on?" He hissed as he pushed Amber behind him.
"Let's get into the Mall and then we can catch up." Ebony offered as she continued into the Mall, leaving the others no option other than to follow.