The group sat at a large table inside of Joe's Pizzeria. "Why this place?" Equius asked.
"Something different." Karkat replied.
"Smells quite good, though." Kanaya said.
"Excuse me, are you ready to order?" a waiter walked up.
"Give uth a couple minuteth, pleathe." Sollux said, looking over the menu.
"Alright, I'll be back in a couple minutes. Anything to drink?"
"Water all around for the moment." Karkat said.
"Alright, back in a sec." the waiter walked off.
"Any reathon you had uth come here?" Sollux asked Karkat.
"Not really, just wanted to get out of that place for a while." he replied.
"It'th relaxing, actually, to be out of there."
"Agreed." Kanaya and Equius said.
They gave a short laugh as John and Feferi walked in, taking seats with the group. "Where are the others?" Kanaya asked.
"They'll be along shortly." John replied.
"Work, work, work. It's nice to be out." Feferi filled in.
The waiter returned, handing out water. "I see more have showed, I'll bring a couple pitchers and glasses. Are you ready to order?" he asked.
"Two ultimateth, one cheethe, one pepperoni, and two hawaiian." Sollux replied.
"Very well, be right back with the water, and your order will be started."
"Thanks." Karkat said.
The waiter smiled and walked away. "Well how is everyone doing?" Feferi said with a smile.
"Jutht fine." Sollux said.
"I'm alright." Equius said.
Karkat was looking out the window. "You seem a bit distracted Karkat." Kanaya said.
"Hmm? Oh, yeah, just a little." he replied.
"What'th on your mind KK?" Sollux asked.
"Nothing to be worried about," he smiled, "let's just take a load off tonight."
"Alrighty then." John said.
The waiter came by the table, putting some water pitchers and glasses on the table, saying their order will be ready shortly, then walked off.
John's phone buzzed. Checking it, he said, "It's from Jade. She, Jake and Jane are on their way."
"Fintastic!" Feferi exclaimed.
Karkat stared out the window. He was thinking of the others. In particular, Gamzee, as weird as it may sound. He wondered what was going on. And also what he saw the other day. That thing almost killed Sollux. He sighed, took a sip of water, and entered the conversation as he heard his name.
"The hell'd you say?"
"You're thort, thtubborn, and small tempered." Sollux smiled.
Karkat went on a small rant, and everyone laughed. Jade and the other two walked in, joining in the mockery of Karkat for a bit. "You're all asses." Karkat said, then started laughing.
The waiter came by with a cart, and set the pizzas on the table. With a 'thank you', the group started eating, and having small conversations.
Two hours later Karkat paid the bill, and the group left. "You didn't have to pay, ya know." Jake said.
"I didn't mind, besides I don't spend much on anything." Karkat replied.
"Well that was nice of you." Kanaya said.
"Sure." he said, blushing a little.
"Is that pizza sauce, or are you turning red?" John said, chuckling.
The group gave a small laugh, then walked back to the complex. Eridan was standing outside of it. "Wwell hey there." he said.
"What do you want?" Sollux said.
"Just wwanted to let you all in on a little incident."
"What the hell happened, then?" Karkat said, getting irritated.
"Wwe had a little.. 'pickup', in North Jayia."
"North Jayia?" Equius said.
"Pickup?" Jake added.
"Yes. Our undercover man, Cole, I think it was, he was in contact with the small importance force of the rebels. The tactician and leader in one. More info yet to be delt to me, but you'll be in for a big surprise when they get here." he said, walking in.
"Get back here you little shit.." Karkat said, going forward to grab Eridan, but was stopped by Sollux.
"Let me beat the shit out of him."
"Not yet. He knowth more than he'th telling."
"Which is why you should let me.."
"No! Not yet, at least. We have to wait it out.. Something big's gonna go down, just wait." Sollux let go of the frustrated cancer.
"So we have captured the rebel leader?" Kanaya pondered aloud.
"Apparently." Equius said.
"I have a horrible feeling about this shit.." Karkat said.
"Let's not think about it tonight, and just go home and rest. We'll try to sort things out tomorrow." Feferi said, hoping to keep the air care free for the night.
They agreed and walked inside, going to each of their rooms, saying goodnight to one another.
Karkat walked into his room, plopping on his bed. "God damnit." he muttered.
His thoughts were flying. Who could the captives be? When will he find out? He decided he'll press Eridan for information later. For now, he'd get some sleep. Without realizing it, he dozed off.
"Karkat Vantas, you are under arrest."
Karkat's eyes slowly opened to bright lights and bodies in his room. "The fuck are you talking about?"
Looking to his clock, he said, "Do you know what fucking time it is?"
Then it hit him. "Arrested?!" he nearly yelled, sitting up.
"Yes, for treason against the higher ups."
"Treason?!"
"You and Sollux Captor."
"Sollux? What the fuck is going on?!"
They tried to take Karkat's arms, but he flipped one of them over his back, crashing into the other, and he ran out of his room. Sollux was sitting against the wall tied up. "Sollux, what the fuck?!"
"You've thaid 'fuck' theveral timeth, KK." he said.
He was tackled from behind, then handcuffed. "You can't fucking do this! What have we done?!"
"Plotting with the rebels. Sending funds secretly for several months."
"Bullshit, we've done no such thing!" Karkat yelled.
"According to these papers, you havve." Eridan said, setting papers in front of the handcuffed Karkat.
On them were transactions made to the rebel capital for several thousand, over the past 4 months, all in Karkat and Sollux's name. Karkat stared, not believing. "We never made these!"
"Tell that to the higher-ups." Eridan smirked evily.
"Douchebag." Sollux said.
"Take these vermin away."
"Right away sir."
Karkat and Sollux were led out, heading upwards to the higher-ups quarters. They arrived at the top floor, the floor where the biggest meetings were held. They walked into a smaller room, a group of high ups sitting around a table.
"Karkat Vantas, Sollux Captor, have a seat."
"Fuck off." Karkat spat.
"Temper, temper."
The two were forced to sit in chairs facing the group. "Do you know why you're both here?"
"No, that'th what I'd like to know." Sollux said.
"Well boys, we have records with your names on them of transactions of large amounts of money, where? To the capital of these rebels."
"I still call bullshit on those!" Karkat yelled.
"KK, quiet. That'th where you're wrong, we have done no thuch thing."
"These say otherwise."
"Who exactly showed you thethe?"
"Mr. Ampora."
Karkat and Sollux exchanged glances. "Eridan?"
"Yes. He's brought up these charges along with his testimonies of you both meeting with these rebels as well."
"Again, bull, and shit." Karkat said.
"I saww everything. These vermin have been in cahoots with the rebels for quite some time now. I've been observing, and also found the records of those transactions that were made." Eridan said, walking in.
"I'll kill you." Karkat spat at him.
"You're only helping hith cathe, KK." Sollux said.
"He's right. I thought we had made the right choice, letting you get as far as you were, Mr. Vantas." one said.
"But, we'll have to take you both into custody."
"Eridan, you conniving bastard." Karkat said.
"I don't knoww wwhat you're talking about. You and Captor made these transactions, and I happen to find out about them. Irony, really, you seemed to be against them. But that is a great liar for you." Eridan smirked widely.
Karkat and Sollux eyed him with hate. "You can't really take this shitheads word for it can you?!" Karkat said through gritted teeth.
"We have documentation, Mr. Vantas. Until further notice, both you're jobs are revoked and you are to be held in captivity."
"Tell me thomething then, what ith thith we've heard about a capture of thome rebelth?" Sollux asked.
"Well, we had a man undercover going into the rebel forces. We seemed to have captured the heart of this rebellion, and as we speak, they're being transported this way."
"Then may we be around to thee exactly who thethe rebelth are?"
"Sure, I don't see why not."
"Sollux what the fu-" Karkat started.
"Buying time, retard." he whispered harshly, shutting Karkat up.
"We're done here, take them away boys."
The gaurds lead Karkat and Sollux to the lowest level, a couple floors below ground, and held in cell-like rooms. Eridan walked in shortly after they were left alone. "So, howw does it feel?"
"What the hell do you mean?" Karkat replied.
"To be accused. To have everything you worked so hard for be taken in an instant."
"I'll be athking you the thame thing thoon enough, Ampora." Sollux said, giving him a death glare.
"You set us up you sonuva bitch." Karkat said.
"Maybe, maybe not. It's not like either of you can do a damn thing about it. You're lives are nearing an end, whether they declare it or I do."
"Bite me, asshole."
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. And here I wwas, hoping you were willing to negociate."
"Like hell we would." Sollux replied,
Eridan laughed. "Have fun, gentlemen. Enjoy life while you can." he walked out, laughing.
"Can I kill him yet?"
"After I get my handth on him."