Pawblo's Story (Final Space AU)

Chapter 14: It (almost) Went Down

We were playing cards in the den. KVN, Gary, Quinn, Avocato and me.

"So....congratulations, you two!", Quinn said.

"Thanks. Just lucky to have him by my side."

"Aww, thanks, Pawblo."

"You're welcome."

We then heard a beeping coming from Avocato's wrist communicator.

"H.U.E, can you patch this in?"

"Transferring."

We look to the middle of the table to see a holographic video pop up.

It was Little Cato.

"Dad, these are my coordinates. Come find me. I mean, at your leisure, but for me, preferably fast. That'd be great."

"Is that your son?"

"...Yes."

"He looks healthy. I mean, yeah, it looks like-looks like you did a pretty good job raising the boy. I mean, it's obvious he's been bathing!"

"I have traced the coordinates to the Udrex System in Sector 11."

Avocato stood up, with a look of anger and determination on his face.

"H.U.E, set a course. Sector 11."

Quinn stood up. "Out of the question! We've got a breach to close!"

"H.U.E, Sector 11. NOW!"

I then see Quinn, pointing her gun at Avocato's head.

"Quinn!"

"Stand back!"

I stood still, a look of dread formed on my face.

"I get it. He's your son. But a world could end if we don't close that breach."

"You're right. He's MY son. AND WE'RE GETTING HIM."

I then get up, pointing my gun at Quinn. Avocato proceeded to do the same.

"Quinn, stand down before you do something you regret."

"Shut up, Pawblo."

"What the freak?!?"

"Gary, which is it? Earth, or his son?"

Quinn then lowers her gun towards Gary.

"You're going to have to choose."

"Gary, remember. You promised."

KVN began to hover with his pistols in his hand.

"Oh yeah, it's going down! It it going DOWNTOWN Y'ALL!"

Avocato and I then shot the guns out of his hands, causing him to nervously float away.

Gary stood up.

"I've thought on it. And I choose both. But first, we need to save Little Cato."

Quinn then gets a little mad.

Avocato pulls his chair. "In the chair!"

She growls in frustration as she sits down while Avocato ties her arms behind the chair.

"You're saying that your son is worth the lives of~"

"YES! Pawblo, we need to talk."

I get up from the table and follow Avocato to the hall.

"Look...."

"Something wrong?"

"No, it's just......maybe me and Gary should go."

"Are you saying that I should stay here?"

"You don't have a problem with that?"

"But I want to go with you."

"Blueberry~"

"Avo, please. I made you a promise. And I plan on keeping it. We're gonna do this. The three of us. Together."

Avocato let a huge sigh out. "All right. I trust you, babe."

I let out a huge smile. "I won't let you down."

"I know you won't. Head down to the bay to gear up. I need to talk to Gary."

I nodded, and I walked down the hall. I entered the bay, where the beautiful, shining gun racks were waiting for me.

I grabbed a photon shotgun from the rack, and that's about it.

I see a box next to it labeled "Pawblo's Weapons. Don't Touch Them Or I'll Cut You."

I open it, and I throw a few things into my backpack. The electric bat, my pistol, an old combat knife and the newly improved modified rocket boots.

Avocato appreciated the gift, but he said I might get a better use out of it, mostly cause I was the one who made them.

I hear the lightfold engine rev up and make noises, and soon, we are above the planet where Little Cato is captive on.

I load my guns, soon noticing that Gary and Avocato are now in the room with me, now loaded.

"Ready?"

"As ready as I'll ever be."