(Hello, everyone. I know it's been a long time since I worked on here, but that doesn't mean I haven't been thinking about it. I just had other focuses to deal with or was caught up in. But now here we are again. And I know there's been a lot happening in the animated series since this story was on hiatus. And with the live series I'm wondering if that should also become part of Lincoln Loud's multiverse.)

High above the earth on the Stinger mother-ship, a figure in a cloak was walking through a hall with two stinger guards at his sides. The door opened as they stepped into the throne chamber where Queen Waspella sat on her throne.

"So nice of you to join us." Waspella addressed the stranger who bowed to her.

"I wasn't about to pass up an audience with her majesty Waspella; Queen of the Stingers." he answered.

"And it's not like you had a choice since I sprung you," Waspella sneered as the stranger growled under his breath, "But enough of that. I called you here because I heard you have experience with a certain someone on earth."

"Let me guess, white hair, wears orange, has Omnitrix on his wrist?" the stranger guessed.

"You guessed well," Waspella smirked, "Yes. Lincoln Loud is back and more troublesome than ever as he was reported to be in the past."

"Believe me I know how troublesome Lincoln Loud is." the stranger answered.

"Which is why I sprung you from the Null Void. I'm willing to pay you a hefty bounty if you bring him to me."

"I don't work cheap." he replied.

Waspella snapped her digits, as General Hornitor approached and presented a case to the stranger opening it reveal a generous amount of money. The sight of it got the stranger intrigued, as the queen spoke, "Consider that a pay up front, you'll get the rest when you bring Lincoln Loud to me."

The stranger answered, "You've engaged in my services your majesty," he removed his hood to reveal it was the notorious hunter Singe, "Lincoln Loud's about to get a huge surprise." he smirked.

Meanwhile on Earth at the high school, students were piling out of classes and going to their lockers before heading out. Among the students at their lockers was the newest student Titania 'Tia' Walker who was grabbing some books from it and putting some inside it.

Watching from a couple lockers down was Lincoln who smiled as he observed her. He was brought out of his dreamy gaze by Clyde who spoke up, "Gazing at her is not going to make her say 'yes' Lincoln."

Lincoln looked back at Clyde, "I know, I'm just waiting for the right moment."

"Well, that moment's gonna get away as soon as she gets everything from her locker." Clyde warned him.

"You're right. I should act now!" Lincoln realized, before hurrying over.

As he got closer he stopped and took it slower not wanting to come off desperate, before stopping before the girl he had his eye on, "Hi, Tia."

Tia looked to him and smiled, "Hi, Lincoln. How's it going?"

"All good, and you?"

"Same."

"Great. Listen, I was wondering if you had any plans tonight?" Lincoln inquired.

Tia hearing Lincoln's words was taken aback, before answering, "Well, nothing specific no. Especially for a Friday night."

"Good to know, because I was wondering if you'd like to join me by the Royal Woods boardwalk tonight... If you wanted to at least."

Tia raised a brow, "Lincoln, are you asking me on a date?"

"Yes. Or it doesn't have to be if you don't like the idea." Lincoln said sheepishly.

Tia smiled and giggled, "I would love to, Lincoln."

Lincoln's face lit up, "Really?" When Tia nodded, he continued, "Great. Let's meet outside Flips at 4, and we'll go from there."

"Deal," Tia agreed, "See you then." she headed off as Lincoln smiled happily.

Clyde walked over and nudged him slyly, "Way to go, Lincoln. Using that Loud charm of yours."

"It's a talent, Clyde," Lincoln answered, "Well, I better get home and get ready." he hurried off.

When Lincoln returned home he tossed his backpack in his room and started pulling out a quick change of clothes.

Lynn poked her head in, "Hey, Lincoln, can ya spare some time? I need someone to play goalkeeper as I work on my kicks."

"No-can-do, Lynn. I got a date tonight."

"Date?" Lynn asked, before announcing, "Lincoln has a date!"

Soon the rest of their younger sisters piled into the room, "You got a date, bro?" Lana asked excited.

"Who's the lucky one?" Lily asked curiously.

Lincoln sighed, "It's Tia."

The girls gasped, "That new girl you've yet to introduce to us?" Lola asked in shock.

"Well, I've seen her around school, and I think she's just right for Lincoln." Lynn said proudly while putting an arm around her brother.

"Thanks, Lynn, now I need to get ready." Lincoln said before heading to the bathroom.

After a shower and change of clothes, Lincoln was good to go. As he stepped downstairs, Lucy spoke, "Before you go, there are others who wish to give you good luck."

Lincoln looked seeing Lisa's laptop was set up and their four older sisters were in a four-way split screen chat, "Hey, Lincoln!"

"Hey, girls! What's up?" he greeted.

"We should be asking you that, bro." Luna replied.

"We heard you got a date tonight." Lori said slyly.

"Yes, I do." he confirmed.

"O-M-Gosh, we're so excited for you!" Leni cheered.

"Finally getting back on the date train. And we thought it'd never come back to the station." Luan joked.

Lincoln rolled his eyes at Luan's joke, "Yeah, well, I'm getting back into it. And I'm hoping to show her a good time. Even though..."

"Even though, what?" Luna asked.

"I'm kinda nervous something will come up. If you know what I mean?" Lincoln motioned to the Omnitrix.

"Well, can't crime take a break for one night?" Leni asked rhetorically.

"It never does." Lisa reminded her.

"Just relax, Lincoln," Lori spoke up, "If it's a petty criminal then let the proper authorities handle it."

"And it's it's some intergalactic enemy?" Lincoln asked awaiting for an answer.

"Uh... we'll get back to that." she replied.

"Look, Lincoln, you're getting yourself worked up over it," Luna calmed him, "Just focus on your date and don't think about anything else."

Lincoln taking Luna's words to heart felt calmer, "Huh, you're right. Just focus on what matters. Thanks, girls. I'll see you later."

"Later bro!" the four said, before ending the chat.

"Tell, mom and dad I probably won't be back for dinner." Lincoln told his other sisters.

"I get Lincoln's share!" Lynn spoke up.

"No way, you got it last time he was out late!" Lana argued.

Lincoln ignoring the suddenly squabbling between his two sibs, grabbed his hoverboard and left the house.

As Lincoln hoverboarded through Royal Woods, he was coming up on Flips before dismounting and his hoverboard folded up before putting it into his jacket. He walked the rest of the way and saw Tia wasn't there yet.

"Good thing I showed up early. One of the first rules of dating I learned." he told himself.

"Lincoln!" came Tia's voice.

Lincoln looked over and saw Tia approach wearing jean shorts and a red crop top covered by a dark pink vest. She blushed seeing how good she looked but kept a straight face.

"Sorry if I'm late." she apologized.

"You're not. I just got here moments ago myself." he answered.

"Oh, good. By the way, you look nice." Tia admitted.

"Thanks. You do too." Lincoln replied.

Tia blushed and smiled, "So, shall we get going?"

"You know it." he nodded.

"Then let's go!" Tia said, as she took Lincoln's hand and dragged him off.

"Ok-ok!" Lincoln laughed as she followed Tia.

As the two hurried off, they were being watched from afar by Singe who smirked, "Lincoln, how you've grown. I hope your skills haven't dwindled over the years. Otherwise I will be disappointed." he snickered to himself.

(And there you go. Just to get an opening before Singe truly goes after Lincoln, and how this will affect his date with Tia. See you all soon.)