So, this story will continue to be updated, just at a slower pace now. There is still so much to write and a lot is really starting to happen now as you can tell if you've read this far.
That being said, it's just the actual writing and finishing off of the story that is giving me a few problems. There's mild writers block and also the sequel which has begun to formulate in my mind...as well as many other stories.

But don't worry, this story isn't finished yet and I will not leave you hanging so much as was done before.
I also hope to post some new stories before this one is completely finished or just after so all my lovely reader have something new.

Until then.

R

Chapter 67

"The people that were looking for her, what did they look like!" Aerrow screamed in the cooks face.

Finn jumped forward, knowing that, even though they probably deserved it, this had all gone too far. He pulled Stork off the Cook and pushed Aerrow back a bit.

"Woah! Everyone calm down!" he yelled "We're not going to get any answers if we start laying into people! No matter how much they deserve it!"
He took the poster of Blinx from Aerrow, ignoring how the red head protested, and turned to the Cook with a hard glare.

"I want you to think real careful when you tell me who was looking for her and remember, your friends attacked ours and we're not too happy about that. So, why don't you tell me about these people that were looking for her and tell us in which direction they left" he growled lowly.

The Cook trembled lightly at the tone of Finn's voice.
"There were three of 'em" he began "Two guys an' a gal"

"Go on" Finn hissed.

"One of the guys was large and hungry. I remember he ordered three of everything on the menu, but the gal screamed at 'im, saying he was wastin' time" the Cook told him, his voice shaking.

"This girl, what did she look like?" Aerrow asked from behind, this time in cooler tones.

"She was tall, skinny and the two musta been related, 'coz as soon as she started yellin' he started yellin'"

"Tall and skinny, large and hungry, with tempers to match" Stork stated in his usual pessimistic tone "Sound like anyone we know?"

"Ravess and Snipe" Aerrow answered, thinking along the same lines as the green Merb.

Finn gave a nod, having caught on as well.
"Let me guess" he said, turning back to the Cook "The other guy. Tall, sorta lanky, dangerous looking with red eyes?"

The Cook gave a terrified nod of confirmation.

"Dark Ace" Aerrow hissed.

"If they're looking Blinx, things aren't going to end well" Finn stated "For Blinx or Digger"

"They may have a chance if Arygyn is with them" Stork stated.

"But how long will he be with them?" Finn returned.

"Either way, we have to find them before the Cyclonians do"

Aerrow faced the frightened Cook again "Which way did the Cyclonians leave?"

The Cook pointed in the direction they themselves had come from.
"What about our friends? Which way did they leave?"

"They left in the opposite direction" a voice, Finn recognised as Strucker, said from behind them.

"Why didn't you know they were Cyclonians?" Piper asked the injured man.

"They weren't wearing Cyclonian uniforms, just normal clothes" he stated simply.
Finn glared and followed Aerrow out of the establishment.

"So, what do we do now?" the blonde asked the red head.
Aerrow thought quietly for a moment before turning back to his crew who had followed him out.

"Piper, Stork. I want you two to go looking for Blinx and Digger. There was always something between them that I felt they weren't telling us. From their time on Cyclonia. Finn, Junko and I will follow the Cyclonians and find out why they're are looking for Blinx"

"But, what if you need backup?" Piper questioned

"We'll be observing only. Cyclonis obviously doesn't want to create mass hysteria but it has to be something of importance if she's sending out her best people to look for one girl. It sounds like a small operation"

"Do you think Blinx is actually dangerous?" Junko asked, somewhat nervously.

Aerrow let his hard gaze fall on the Wallop "I don't think so…but I don't know. Either way, we're going to find out"

With a flourish, Arygyn presented to them a giant door,
"This is the home of the Crystal Collector…Gundstaff the Giant!"

Angel blinked and shared a look with Digger. "I'm sorry, did he say giant?"

"Let's see if he's home" Arygyn spoke, buzzing with excitement.
He ignored the chorus of 'No's that went up and knocked loudly on the door. A few seconds later, the sounds of giant footsteps echoed on the other side and the ground vibrated with their strength.

Angel screamed as she lost her footing and fell onto Digger. Arygyn seemed unaffected and seemed to bounce with each step.
The door flew open and a colossal sized human stared down at them. It was adorned by a greying beard and moustache to match, topped with the same fading hair.

"Who dares disturb-"
his words stopped short as he stared down at them, his dark eyes widening with awe

"Angelique?"

Arygyn looked to her "Angel, say hello to your God-Father"