Hello guys, I'm back and with me is Chapter 11.
Chapter 11: Drunken Love
Loyde's POV
I woke up to the sound of laughter coming from outside the room. Looking around, I then realized that he was alone in the room and hopped off the bed slept on.
Walking into the living room, I found the rest of my escape crew doing various things.
Ryan and Rage were in the middle of the room playing intergalactic chess, Shade was playing with one of my old toys and Cal and Storm were giggling while looking at an old photo album.
I rushed over to girls and snatched the book from their hands.
"Aw, is little Loydey embarrassed that we're looking at his old pictures?" Storm smirked at me, "maybe he just needs his blankie so he cuddles it all day long," Calvary continued, high fiving the other girl to which I rolled my eyes.
Before I knew it, Storm snatched the book from my hands and continued to read it and I simply walked away.
I walked out of the room and went into the bathroom to clean myself up because well, I smelled like smoke.
I stepped into the shower and let the warm water fall onto my body.
Time skip No one's POV
It was the afternoon and Veldin's hot temperature got everyone except for Loyde who had spent most of his life on the planet and was pretty much adapted to its climate.
"Listen up everybody, I've got something to say," Loyde said standing in the center of the room, "I was thinking that since we almost got killed when escaping Blake's base, we could go out to the town."
Loyde's proposal was responded to by a chorus of groans and whines, "It's too hot to go out," Rage said dunking his head in a bucket of water, "I think I'm going to melt if it gets any hotter," Shade said taking off her shoes.
Loyde groaned and continued to talk, "come on guys, it will be cooler if we go outside," he said opening the door, "well what do you say?" he asked, with an innocent smile and finally a chorus of 'fines' were muttered.
The group walked down the Veldinian streets looking for whatever could interest them, "guys, there's a restaurant over there. We should go there," Calvary said, pointing at a yellow building behind them, "well we didn't have breakfast or lunch," Storm said holding her chin.
Everyone now turned to the male Lombax, "why are you all looking at me like that?" he asked getting uncomfortable, "you're the one who brought us out here," Ryan said earning nod the rest of the group, "okay then we'll go there," he said leading the way.
The group entered the building and were met with the sound of busy chatter throughout the restaurant, "welcome to McPluto's, what can I get you," asked a teenage Fongoid from behind the counter.
"We'll have five Pluto deluxe meals and one McPluto's kiddie meal with the toy," Loyde said as the teen typed down what he was saying, "please sit on one of our tables and we'll bring your food there," the teen said.
Calvary's POV
We sat on a table in the corner of the room I suddenly needed to go, "um I need to use the bathroom," I said and left the table.
I walked into the bathroom and walked into a stall which unfortunately was covered in poop. I rushed out of the stall and waited for another stall.
After answering nature's call I washed my hands and walked out of the bathroom but stopped in front of a holo-vision which was showing the news.
"Breaking news, The Peace Keeper leader himself General Sylvester Grag was found dead in his sleeping quarters last night," said the reporter on the screen.
A few other creatures in the room laughed and high-fived each other after hearing the news but I was devastated, "dad," I whispered to myself.
"the possible causes to his death are multiple, some say that he was depressed about his daughter General Calvary Grag's disappearance and he was actually killed," the reporter continued, "but now, a new leader of the Peace Keepers was chosen and we asked him about what his plans for the organization are."
Then a Rilgarian was shown on screen, donning a the Top General uniform, " General Boltron, what plans do you have for the Peace Keepers?" asked the reporter.
"Ever since that old man died I've decided to take into my own hands to ensure that this organization makes sense," he smirked, "we are going to take the natives of uncivilized planets and make them soldiers," he continued, "I will make sure that there will be tight security all over the galaxies but of course I would never be able to do it on my own."
"Tell us General, who will be helping you carry out your plans?" asked the reporter, "I'll introduce myself thank you," said a familiar Slademan who walked up to the camera with Dirk behind him, "my name is Blake Terra, I will be helping the Peace Keepers carry out this plan by adding some of my robotic enforcements to the organization."
After a few more question the reporter decided to end the report, "well now you know what's going to happen with the Peace Keepers, I am Dallas Wannamaker with your daily report stay tuned up next is 'Courtney Gears: Good As New'," said the reporter ending the segment.
I let out an annoyed sigh and walked back to the group who were now digging into their meal, "what took you so long Cal?" Rage asked finishing his burger, "I got lost," I lied and sat down.
No one's POV
The group were now back home and everyone was pretty much doing their own thing.
"Since the night is still young, why don't we all go to a night club and have some fun," Rage said walking into the room.
"I think it's a pretty good idea as a way to end our day, what about you guys," Loyde said leaning against a wall.
"I think it'll be fine," Calvary said from her seat, "I think it's a good idea too but what about Shade?" she asked pointing at the child who was playing with Rage's hover board, "I'll stay with her," Ryan proposed.
"Okay then, since it's all sorted out, let's go," Rage said walking outside with the rest following suit.
The group arrived at the club and was met with a ridiculously long line.
"Are we seriously going to wait?" Rage groaned in annoyance, "actually just follow me," Loyde said walking up to the bouncer.
"Yo Luiz, how you doing man," he said to the robot who fist bumped him, "sup Loyde, what can I do for you?" he asked letting in some Tyrannoids, "I was wondering if you could let me and my friends skip the line and go right in."
"Sure thing man, have fun," he said letting them in.
Calvary's POV
"What can I get you ladies?" asked a bartender who was wiping a glass, "I'll just have a beer," Storm said, "I'll have some whiskey," I said turning to face him. He walked to the fridges and returned with our drinks, "here you go ladies," he set setting the down in front of us and walked away.
As soon as we got the drinks, Storm began to down her drink and I simply stared at mine, "aren't going to drink it?" She said setting down her empty bottle, "I'm not really thirsty I said still looking at the drink.
Storm ordered another drink and turned to face me, "Cal, tell me what's wrong," she said sipping her beer, "what do you mean?" I asked realizing she was aware of my state, "you've been sad ever since we left that restaurant, please tell me what's bothering you," she said finishing her second bottle of beer.
I sighed and began to open up, "I watched the news at the restaurant and it was about my dad," I said with eyes stinging, "what happened to him?" she asked now looking concerned, "he's dead, someone killed him," I said as a tear rolled down my cheek.
"Don't worry Cal, these things happen," she said putting a hand on my shoulder,
"you don't understand Storm, he was all I had," I sobbed, "I should've been there, I could have saved him, and he wouldn't have been depressed."
Suddenly I was pulled into a hug, "it'll be alright, don't worry," Storm whispered into my ear. Honestly I didn't want this hug to end, "but I don't have anybody anymore," I sobbed and then reluctantly pulled out of the hug.
Storm then put a hand on my shoulder, "stop worrying, you're not alone anymore," she said with a smile, "but who do I have?" I asked finally sipping my whiskey, "you have me," she said.
We began gazing into each other's eyes. Everything seemed so peaceful now my sadness was now replaced with comfort.
"Are you paying for your drinks now or you're still going to order more," said the bartender startling both of us in the process, "um yeah, we'll pay later."
Ryan's POV
"Shade, dinner's ready!" I said as the child ran into the kitchen and sat at the table. I wrapped a bib around her neck and set her food in front of her, "enjoy your meal," I said sitting on the other end of the table.
"Um Ryan," Shade said, "yes Shade," I responded putting my fork down, "do you have a girlfriend?" she asked innocently, "um no," I responded shocked by what came out of the child's mouth.
"Well is there anyone you like?" she asked again. Well I can't share my personal interests with a kid but what the heck, "well don't tell anyone but I kind of think Calvary's cute," I said lightly blushing causing the kid to giggle, "I won't tell anyone."
I did the dishes after we were done eating and went into the living room where I found the child pretending to ride the board, "what're you doing Shade? I asked approaching her, "I'm riding the board," she said happily but then pouted, "But not really."
I chuckled and then picked up the board, "how about I give you a little lesson on hover boarding?" I said earning a smile from the child, "yes please," she was practically jumping, "okay we'll start with balancing."
Loyde's POV
Rage and I were completely wasted I was pretty much stumbling all over the place until I reached the bar where I saw the girls, "hey ladies, are you enjoying the night," I said as a Cazar walked up to us.
"Um who are you?" I asked getting a little protective of them, "don't worry pal, I just wanted to ask her if she wanted to dance," he said pointing at Calvary. After a few seconds she finally spoke up, "sure, let's go," she said and was lead to the dance floor by the Cazar.
I took the seat that was left Vacant, "so Storm, we didn't get to have a proper conversation," I slurred.
Storm's POV
Well one thing for sure was that Loyde was completely drunk and well I had no one else to talk to but him, "well what do you want to talk about Loyde?" I asked feeling a bit tense.'
"Babe, let's go dance," he said pulling off my seat and onto the dance floor. The then pulled me closer to him and began moving to the beat. Honestly I wasn't really willing to but resisting never works with Loyde. Believe me, I tried in the past and here I am with Shade.
I began to move to the music in a similar manner in which he did. Suddenly I felt a fair of hands on me which were way too low for comfort. I snapped my head around and found Rage grinning at me.
Loyde seemed to have noticed when he growled and shoved him letting him fall over and pass out. He then returned to me and we continued to dance, "have you ever noticed how gorgeous you are?" he asked stroking my cheek causing me to blush.
We danced and eventually found ourselves in the lounge sitting on a couch together, "did you ever miss me after we broke up?" he asked taking a sip of his beer.
Well since he's drunk, I guess answering him honestly wouldn't really mean anything so why not, "of course I did," I said facing him, "when I left you, raising Shade became a bit difficult without someone else to help," I said looking at the ceiling, "I became a bit lonely without anyone to cuddle when I'm sad and tired and would sometimes regret breaking up with you in the first place," I continued, "I worked three jobs but was fired from all of them when money started disappearing and the thief covered himself up by telling my bosses about my criminal past."
"Well you don't have to worry anymore because I'm here with you," he purred and pulled me into a kiss.
I was startled by his sudden action but I slowly began to give in. Maybe we could start over, maybe we could be with each other again, maybe we- no he was drunk. I pulled away and looked down.
Loyde put his hand on my cheek and inched closer but I then slapped him, "leave me alone for a bit Loyde, I need to think," I said walking off but he followed suit.
I returned to the bar seat and met Calvary who had a glass of whiskey in her hand, "Hey," she said and I responded with a wave. Loyde had managed to sit on the stool next to me and had fallen asleep.
"Come on babe, give me another chance!" shouted an all too familiar voice, "no way you blarg headed frat monkey, get away from me!" said the washed up pop star Courtney Gears as she stormed right passed us with a repaired Dirk following behind.
He stopped in front of us when he saw her exit the building. I tapped Cal's shoulder and she quickly noticed what I was looking at.
"Whydon't girls ever forgive mistakes?" he asked turning to face us when his eyes turned red after realizing who he were, "you! Ugh, I don't have time for this, get rid of em boys!" he said walking away as two other robots approached us.
"Cal, take Loyde to the ship, I'll go get Rage," I said hitting one of the robots in the head with my wrench.
I ran into the crowd and rushed around looking for a small body on the floor, "looking for this?" Dirk asked holding Rage's sleeping body in his hand, "listen, I don't want to fight you so just give me my friend and I'll leave," I said getting into a fighting stance
Dirk then laughed and tossed Rage at me whom I barely caught, "I'm not in the mood to fight you right now so I'll just give him to you," he smirked, "besides, having my goons on you is way more fun to watch than your pathetic dancing," he said walking away.
I exited the building and found Cal trying to fight off five more robots. I put Rage down next to Loyde behind a wall and rushed to Cal's side, "where did these guys come from?" I asked dodging a punch.
"Dirk parked his ship nearby and I was spotted taking Loyde to the ship," she said blasting one in the head.
"Take the boys to the ship, I'll hold em off," I said as Cal quickly dragged the sleeping duo away.
"Okay, who's first?" I asked cracking my knuckles. One of the droids lunged at me and thrust his fist into my stomach. I landed on my back and coughed up a bit of blood.
"That all you got baby doll?" the droid that had punched me smirked. I rose to my feet and smirked hard enough to hide my pain.
"Come on big boy, I know you can do better than that," I taunted. The droid lunged at me again but I quickly side stepped and tripped him making him land face first on the ground.
I take advantage of the situation and make a quick dash into the ship and shut the doors, "buckle up Cal, it'll be a bumpy ride," I said taking the pilot's seat and starting the ship.
"Perihelion can you hear me?" I asked adjusting the ship's controls, "welcome back captain Storm, it's been a while," the ship's AI replied politely, "how may I be of assistance?"
"Take us back to Grim's garage," I said revving the engine, "of course," it replied and in a few seconds we were moving at a high speed.
Hello guys, that was Chapter 11 and I hope you all enjoyed it. I want to inform all of you on the fact that I'm not going to be updating for a long while because I will be dealing with boarding school. So thanks for reading my story especially the only follower so with that,
See you guys later.