(A/N: I went ahead and changed what people call Kumatora's dads. They are now called the MaQueens because I said so and also they're magical drag queens and you can not and will never change my headcanon.)

The aforementioned meeting with Porky came sooner than expected for Pierre. He woke up and made himself look as presentable as possible. Bianca shifted in bed and looked over at her husband. "Oh sweet Pierre..."

Pierre placed a kiss on Bianca's cheek. "I'll do my best."

Bianca got up and put her hands on his cheeks. "Just put on your best smile. Get what you can out of him and notify the others."

Pierre smiled and nuzzled into Bianca's touch. "Yeah..."

Bianca removed her hands from his face and got up. "I'll make us some breakfast in the meantime, okay sweetie?"

"That would be lovely, thank you," Pierre said gratefully.

He turned on the laptop and clicked on the link to the meeting.

Porky and Fassad were there, waiting for him.

"Ah, hello Pierre," Porky smirked.

Pierre smiled back. "It's good to see you face to face, sir." Deep down, he knew he didn't mean a single word.

"Likewise," Porky responded. "Unfortunately the Masked Man can't join us this time. I needed him to pick up a...package for me."

Pierre noticed a pig symbol on the wall behind Porky. He knew immediately that this was the Empire Porky Building.

When the meeting was over, Pierre made it look like he left.

"I can't believe he bought that," Porky laughed. "I can't wait to get my hands on the delicate little Rosie Posie~"

Pierre cringed as he overheard that. But he had to play the part of the unknowing fool.

"Pierre," Bianca called. "Breakfast is ready."

Porky's face went pale. Did he know?! He did, but he and Bianca weren't going to let him know that.

Bianca went back into the room. "Oops, you forgot to log out again, sweetie."

"Ah sorry," Pierre chuckled. "I'm quite the klutz."

Porky sighed in relief, thinking that he definitely got away with that.

Lucas, Duster, and Boney were meanwhile staying with the MaQueens. Kumatora had a bit of a fever so they had to put their next Rosella rescue mission on pause.

Pierre's voice suddenly echoed throughout the building, but only those with PSI could hear him.

"Rosella's on her way to New Pork City," he said.

Lucas's head shot up. "New Pork City? That's pretty far."

Boney whined.

Aeolia's eyes widened. "Pierre? Is that you, darling?"

"Yes, Aeolia. It's good to hear from you. No upcoming drag shows?" Pierre asked, trying to lighten the mood.

"Unfortunately, no," Aeolia sighed. "Circumstances being as they are...Oh, speaking of which!" Aeolia turned his attention to Lucas. "Lucas...you are one of only three people who know PK Love...you have duties, you know."

"I do?" Lucas asked.

Kumatora slowly got up as she heard them talking. "Three...I thought there were only two..."

"Get some more rest, princess," Doria scolded her.

"But..."

"Kumatora, darling, please..." Lydia said.

Kumatora groaned and laid back down. "If Rose wasn't kidnapped, I'd be cured in no time."

"I may not be Rosella, but I can come by and heal your fever if you want," Pierre told her.

"Ah yes, please~ Don't be a stranger," Phrygia chirped.

"And feel free to bring dear Bianca with you~" Mixolydia added.

"We'll be over soon," Pierre said as his voice fizzled out.

When Pierre and Bianca finished eating, Pierre got up. "Kumatora is feeling a bit feverish so she's back at home. Would you like to grab Flint and go visit the MaQueens?"

"I'd love to," Bianca answered happily.

Pierre went next door and knocked on Flint's door.

Flint, who was stressing out about literally everything, heard the knock on the door. His expression softened a bit as he went to answer it.

"Hey, Flint," Pierre greeted.

"Pierre, Bianca." Flint greeted.

Pierre put a hand on his neck. "I wanted to apologize for keeping that information from you..."

Flint suddenly hugged Pierre.

Pierre hugged back.

Bianca smiled and hugged them both.

"You did it to protect her...I understand," Flint answered.

"We're on our way to visit the MaQueens if you want to join us," Bianca told him.

Flint smiled ever so slightly. "I'd like that..."

Back with the others, Aeolia continued talking about the prophecy.

"As I was saying, I may have taught Claus PK Love, and by extension Lucas, but there is one more person who has yet to tap into hers."

"Wait, do you mean Rose?!" Duster asked.

"Precisely," Aeolia answered.

"But Rose doesn't know any Offensive PSI," Lucas pointed out. "She's not a fighter..."

There was a knock on the door.

"I'll get it~" Ionia sang before opening the door.

Everyone's faces lit up when they saw Flint, Pierre, and Bianca there.

Lucas rushed over and hugged his dad.

Flint hugged him back.

Boney barked and wagged his tail, and Flint gave him some scratches.

Pierre used PK Healing on Kumatora's fever.

Kumatora sprang up immediately. "Thanks, man!"

"Anytime," Pierre responded.

"Would you like some tea?" Doria offered as she saw Lydia get up to make some for everyone.

"I would love some," Bianca answered.

"Speaking of tea, should we tell the Thornsons about Rosella's role in the prophecy?" Phrygia asked.

Pierre whipped his head around to face them. "Come again?"

"She has the power to use PK Love," Mixolydia told him.

Bianca was a bit shocked. "I understand that Rosie is a prodigy but...not when it comes to Offensive PSI."

"That's the strange thing about it," Ionia butted in. "Her PSI in particular is something even we can't comprehend."

"So what does this have to do with the prophecy exactly?" Duster asked.

"The seven needles have been scattered around Nowhere Islands," Aeolia informed him. "Only those with PK Love can pull them out of the ground. This may be our only chance to end Porky's reign..."

Kumatora's face suddenly went pale. "But if they get pulled you'll all..."

"I know," Doria said. "We'll cease to exist. But it's the right thing to do."

Kumatora wiped away some tears. "I guess so...let's just hope Porky doesn't get the same idea."

Boney whined and nuzzled up to Kumatora. Kumatora smiled and petted him. "Thanks, Boney."

Lucas suddenly got an idea. "How many of them are on route to New Pork City?"

"About five or six of them, why?" Lydia answered, giving Bianca and the others their tea.

"Let's grab some on the way to rescuing Rosella," Lucas said with determination.

"That's a great idea," Duster exclaimed.

"Be safe you guys," Flint said.

Pierre and Bianca nodded and gave them the okay to leave.

And so the four of them went off to continue their rescue mission.

Meanwhile, Rosella was just chilling with the Masked Man in his ship cabin. She decided to try and make conversation with him.

"Hey, um..."

"Yes?" The Masked Man answered coldly.

"What exactly does Porky have planned for me?" She asked, cutting right to the case.

"From what I've gathered he...wants you for a number of purposes," The Masked Man grimaced.

From the look on his face, none of them sounded good.

"But..." He looked Rosella in the eyes. "I feel this...weird urge to protect you for some reason."

Rosella blushed. "You...you do?"

But the two were interrupted by the ship landing on top of the Empire Porky Building.

The Masked Man put his helmet back on before grabbing her hand and dragging her along with him.

Rosella nervously clung onto his arm as they walked out of the ship.

The Masked Man was taken aback at first, but he allowed her to stay there.

Something inside him was definitely changing.