"What are you doing here? What does a shell of king have to do with you getting rich?" Basil baited. Gary looked at like he was studying him. Basil kept a straight face not giving him anything. Or seeing what the boss sees in him.
"Your quiet a nosey kid aren't ya?" He waved the question off like a bug. His stomach started turning a bit. He wasn't sure if he was starting to lose more organs or his stomach was just upset. Either way it was bad timing. Oh please not now! That last thing we need is me getting sick. Maybe Mom coming wasn't such a bad idea. She could find out what's causing this and fix it or at least stop the pain. He instantly scowled himself for thinking that. There was no way he would purposely put her in danger because he was feeling bad. No matter how badly he wanted her to hold him close and tell him he was going to be alright.
"Maybe we should just get rid of the pests now." Gary turned to Hodge. He gave him a thoughtful look then looked back at them.
"Yea! Good idea." Hodge pulled out the gun and took aim right on Dad. Basil again was two steps ahead. When Gary made the suggestion he pulled the Metal Edge off his belt and threw it at the pointed gun. As the gun fired its red streak of light it was going in the direction completely different than where Hodge wanted. Basil caught the return weapon effortlessly. Hodge flashed him a disgusted look. So much for them not shooting. His mind went calmer than normal. Everything became so clear and easy to read. Like there was a filter over his eyes and mind that had been removed.
"Let's make this a fair fight shall we?" He kept a calm gaze at the two. Another shot fired but this time at him. He easily deflected the shot upward.
"Don't just stand there, protect the king." Basil looked back at the others directing another shot at the ground. "I'll handle them." He turned back to his two oppositions. Gary had pulled out his Elucidator but Dad leapt at him tackling him to the ground. The two wrestled on the ground, slamming their fists into each other. Gary's Elucidator disappeared in the fight. His focus went back to Hodge. He threw the Metal Edge again, it knocked Hodge's aim as he fired, running at full speed at him while all of this happened. Basil jumped up dodging a shot, grabbed the Metal Edge right out of the air, and slashed down at Hodge. The blade sliced through the metal of the gun. An obvious cut scared the vertical center. Electricity jumped out of the damaged area. Hodge tossed the gun away in disgusted and threw a punch at his head. A simple duck was all it took to dodge the oncoming attack. He slipped the Metal Edge back on his belt to make it a fair fight. No matter how bad Hodge was he didn't want to see him dead. Basil snuck in and ram his elbow into his gut. Hodge buckled. Basil jumped up, ramming his knee in the soft part of his under jaw. Hodge flashed back up gripping his jaw. A hard kick hit knee throwing Basil of balance. Hodge slammed a fist in his ear knocking him over. Basil swung his legs knocking Hodge's out from under him. While Hodge was still down he looked over at Dad's fight. Blood was smeared on the floor. Gary sat on top of him repeatedly pounding his fist into him. Dad had one arm holding Gary's left, using his right to try block the blows. Blood dripped from his nose and the skin around his left eye turning dark. It was too much to take in, seeing his dad being beaten up in front of him.
"Dad!" He shouted. Scrambling back up, he dashed over. Once in range he jumped forward jutting his elbow out tucking his head in for the blow. It felt like ramming into a rusty steel wall. It feel but it hurt. Gary threw his arm back planning on smashing his face with it. Basil grabbed it only to be right were his dad was a moment ago. But unlike him he grabbed the strong fist before it made contact. It became a test of strength and Gary clearly had the advantage. Gary suddenly snapped his head back and rolled off of him. When he saw Chip swinging the sword he understood why. His first instinct was to check on Dad. Matt kneeled down next to him as Dad checked the severity of the wounds. He looked back at Chip who held the sword up at Gary ready and waiting for his next move. There was something different about Chip, there was a look in his eyes that wanted to see Gary bleed. Now not only had he have to stop Gary and Hodge, now he also had to prevent Chip drawing blood.
"Chip put the sword away!" He shouted.
"Oh now you're the only one to have a weapon!" Chip spat. Basil shook his head. He thought Chip of everyone would understand never attack someone defenseless. Basil grasped the Metal Edge and stood up just to push the sword's blade down. Chip glared at him.
"Let's get out of here!" Gary shouted grabbing the Elucidator off the floor. Then Gary and Hodge disappeared.