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"What are you thinking, Vinnie?" Harley asked while Modo sighed. "I'm not sure if I want to know.." He said, making Vinnie shake his head. "Carbine and Throttle needs to hear this too!" Vinnie said and then burst into the room. "We needed to stay outside!" Modo said but Vinnie had already gone. "It's the same if we protect her in the room or out of it!" Vinnie said making Harley and Modo turn to look at each other and nod. Then they walked into the room too.

Throttle lifted his head slowly from Carbine's. Both of them had fallen asleep a couple of minutes later, others had left and they had talked. "Good morning Sunshine!" Vinnie said making him growl. "Don't wake her up.." He whispered. "She must be very tired.." Harley said making him nod.

"Have you been in that position the whole time?" Modo asked making him realize it too. "Yea.. My hand feels a bit numb but it's okay if she feels better.." Throttle smiled a bit and then turned to look at Vinnie. "What did Stoke want?" He asked but then Harley spoke.

"Just Vinnie and Modo do the soldiers' work that guarded the door. He needed them somewhere else.." She said, realizing her lie wasn't as good as she had thought, making him just lift his other eyebrow. "Guard from what?" He managed to ask but then noticed Carbine moving. "You guys know how to make some noise.." She yawned and tried to sit up a bit. Throttle helped her and after that he stretched his arms and back.

"Sorry Carbine. I just got an idea and I needed to come to tell it to you too!" Vinnie said while Harley walked to the other side of Carbine's bed. She handed her a cup of water which she drank almost at first. "Do you feel any better?" Harley asked.

"A bit after I got some sleep, but I'm still tired, hurt and a bit afraid.. Thank you all for taking care of me." She said and looked at everyone. They nodded to her and then Modo spoke. "How long do you need to be here?" He asked, while Vinnie whined "What about my idea?!" But no-one reacted to that.

"The Doctor hasn't come here with the blood results so I'm not sure.. I hope not long.." She sighed and then remembered her apartment. "But I.. I can't go back home.. Those windows need to be prepared and also.. He broke there once.. He can do it again.." She sighed and had a scared tone in her voice. After stretching, Throttle lifted his hand on her back to rub it. "He is caught already.. You have nothing to be afraid of anymore.." He said making Harley, Vinnie and Modo turn to look at each other. Throttle noticed that, but Carbine didn't. She just smiled at him and drank another cup of water Harley gave her.

"Vinnie, your idea? Was it something helpful?" Carbine asked after drinking. "Oh finally someone wants to hear it!" He sighed and then continued. "I have an idea that solves your problem about going back home!" He started making her lift her other eyebrow. "How so?" She asked but he continued anyway.

"You should move to Throttle after you get out of here! So he can take care of you!" Vinnie said making Carbine and Throttle blush a bit. "That's actually not a bad idea.." Modo thought out loud. Harley smiled and nodded. "That would be good, if you feel like you don't want to be alone now" She said and sat on a chair.

"I.. I'm not sure.." Carbine said but then felt Throttle's hand on her cheek, she turned to look at him and smiled. "I think that's a good idea. You know you are welcome to my home any time" He said and the next Vinnie cheered. "That's how to be a matchmaker!" He whistled but then Carbine tossed a pillow straight at his face making him shut his mouth. But that also hurt herself too.

"Carbine! Are you okay?" Throttle said and helped her to lay back down while Modo handed the pillow back to him so he could put it under her head. "At least you are still good at throwing things.." Vinnie chuckled making Carbine chuckle too. "I'm fine.. Just the wounds that I got from the glass.." She said while laying down.

"That was also Vinnie's idea.." Modo said while crossing his arms. "Why does that not surprise me at all.." Carbine sighed but wasn't actually angry at him. "Vinnie.. Come here.." She said and lifted her left hand toward him.

"Are you going to sew my ears to my tail? I.. I'm sorry to that I told something you told me not to.." Vinnie said and all of them could hear from his voice that he truly meant his words. "No.. I'm not.. Just come here before my hand gets numb!" She demanded which made the white furred male walk to him.

"Come closer and grab my hand.." Carbine said and got slowly up to sitting position. Vinnie sat on a chair Harley had got up from so he could come closer to Carbine. He took her hand in his and looked into her eyes after noticing she was staring at him and waiting him to look at her.

"Your ideas might not be the best every time.. But this time, your ideas saved my life.. You saved me, Vinnie.. I'm forever thankful for that" Carbine sobbed while Throttle was rubbing her back gently. "No stop.. I don't deserve that.. Stop it before you make me cry too!" Vinnie chuckled but then Carbine pulled him in a hug. Even if she felt weaker than normal, she still had some powers to pull that guy close to her.

"Thank you, Vinnie.." Carbine said while hugging him. He hugged back and felt a tear rolling down on his cheek. Only Throttle saw that, while he, Harley and Modo were smiling at the view. He nodded to him making him smile back at him too.

After she had let him go and he sat back on the chair. She whipped her tears away too, because the moment had been very touching. "By the way.. Does anyone happen to have my phone with you? It was in my bag when.. When I got home.." Carbine said but the males shook their heads. "I thought that kind of thing would not go in their head. But I took your bag with me!" Harley walked to her own bag, which she had left on a coat rack in the room. Her bag was bigger than Carbine's, so she had put the whole bag inside of it.

"Harley.. Thank you!" Carbine smiled when Harley handed her the bag. She grabbed her phone from there and saw Throttle's message and one missed call. "I tried to contact you.. We had a bad feeling before we headed to your house.. But we should have left immediately after Vinnie told us about your past.." Throttle said and leaned his head against hers.

"I didn't hear these because I had put it on silent for the date.. And everything happened so fast when I got back home that.." Carbine started to say but Modo interrupted her. "It's okay.. We understand and isn't it the main thing that you are safe now?" He said making her nod. "Now and the future," Throttle said making her smile. "I will never leave you out of my sight.." He said making her chuckle.

"You have to.. I need to go to work without a bodyguard! I'm a general after all.." She smiled but then added. "But during my sick leave.. I'd be happy to see you more often" She said making his eyes wide up. "So you move to my place?" He said making her nod. That made him so happy that he hugged her tightly.

After that they heard knocking from the door. Vinnie got up and walked there with Modo. But when they were ready to knock out the comer, they noticed it was the doctor and one of the nurses. "No need to be so harsh, gentlemen" The Doctor said while smiling at them. It made them calm down and then the nurse closed the door behind them.

"How are you feeling, Carbine?" The Doctor asked while walking to her. "Better since my friends are here.. Do you have my results?" She asked and the doctor nodded. "Yes, and I'm happy to tell you that everything is fine. With your head and the blood results" The Doctor said making all of them smile.

"Does that mean she can get home now?" Vinnie asked before anyone else managed. "Yes, but I'd still have her overnight and check the situation tomorrow. But I don't see any other reason why you should be here longer" The Doctor said making her nod and smile. "That sounds good" Carbine said and after getting some pain meds, the doctor and the nurse left the room.

"When you get out, we can go to your house to get some of your stuff before going to my place" Throttle said but then Vinnie talked. "Can I have a word with you outside, Throttle?" He said making the others lift their other eyebrows.

"Sure, now?" He said but Vinnie already left, making him follow him. "Modo, could you go too, so I can change a few words with Carbine? Some female stuff" Harley smiled making Modo smile back at her before leaving.

"What is it?" Throttle said while leaning against the wall in the hallway. Vinnie stood opposite of him when Modo walked there too. He closed the door behind him before Vinnie started talking. "Stoker didn't tell us not to tell Throttle.." Vinnie said making Modo think a bit. "Yea, you are right.. He only mentioned Carbine" Modo said but that made Throttle even more confused.

"Tell what?" He said but heard Vinnie sighing. "They didn't actually get him.." He said but Throttle didn't realize it at first. "Who didn't get who?" He asked, making Vinnie roll his eyes. "And they made you our leader.." He sighed and then made it clear. "The Soldiers! They didn't get Scabbard! He got away!" He said making Throttle's eyes wide up.

"WHAT?! But they told us--" He started but Modo talked over him. "Only to make Carbine feel even a bit better.. He didn't want her to worry and scare even more.." He said making Throttle punch his fist against the wall. "What are you still doing here? We need to go after him!" He said and was clearly angry.

"Stoker took the soldiers with him to the search. He asked us to help you to guard Carbine.. So we stayed.." Vinnie said but when Throttle was about to say something, they heard screaming coming from the room. "Carbine!!" Throttle gasped and ran in the room with the others following him.

"It can't be.." Harley said while covering her mouth with her hands. Carbine was sitting and looking at her phone when the guys ran back in the room. "What is it?!" Throttle said when Carbine turned to look at him. She was clearly scared. "We were talking about some female things when Carbine got a text message.." Harley said while Vinnie walked to him. Her body was shaking a bit, which made the white furred male a bit worried.

"It's from Scabbard.." Carbine said and handed the phone to Throttle. "Read it out loud" Modo said and crossed his arms. Throttle growled when he even heard the name, but seeing the message made him more angry. "If you don't want your dear uncle to hear the truth about us, do as I say.." He read the message.

"That means my uncle lied to me.. Scabbard is free and ready to anything.." Carbine sighed making the others turn to look at the floor. "You knew?! You guys knew it and didn't tell me?! That's why everyone had something to say in the hallway, so I couldn't hear the truth!!" She shouted was clearly angry. "Carbine.." Harley was about to say but Carbine raised her voice more. "No!! Stop lying to me!! All you do is spreading my secrets and hiding stuff from me!! Is that how friends do to each other?!" She was devastated but then heard Modo talking calmly.

"We did that for your own safety.. I know you would have done the same, as a friend or as a general.." He said, making her calm down a bit. "I'm sorry.." She sighed deeply. It was so hard to process everything that had been happening lately, and now that her abuser had gotten away and he could be anywhere. If the military hadn't still caught him, he had had much time to escape, or worse.. He had time to plan another attack..

"What happens if Stoker hears the truth?" Harley asked to break the silence. "Truth about what? What doesn't Stoker know?" Vinnie asked but Modo poked his arm with his elbow. "About what he did to me.." Carbine said making Vinnie stay quiet. "It's okay Vinnie.." Carbine said after reading the apology from his eyes.

"It would be the end for my career.. And also damage my uncle's.. Because.. There's something more that Throttle and Modo might not know.." Carbine said making them turn to look at her. "Harley could you.." Carbine said but it took Harley a moment to realize what she meant.

"Oh.. You mean that?" She asked and Carbine nodded. Then she nodded back to her and looked at the males. "When he managed to do it.. A couple of soldiers came to the streets.. But Scabbard used the moment to himself.. He faked it that someone else had attacked her and he had saved her.. The Commander in Chief heard about that and promoted him to sergeant.." Harley said and then closed her eyes.

"What an asshole!!" Vinnie growled but then Throttle turned a table over. He was so angry that he couldn't control himself. "Throttle!" Carbine gasped and lifted her hand on his back but it didn't help. Modo got to him and wrapped his arms around him, forcing him to stay still. He wrapped his tail around his legs to make sure he couldn't move.

"Throttle calm down!!" Modo raised his voice. "No!! I need to kill that scumbag!!" Throttle yelled and started to cry. Carbine was crying too and covered her mouth with her hands while turning to look away. Harley lifted her hand on her back. "Throttle.." She cried while Vinnie walked to Throttle too. He lifted his hands on his cheeks and pressed his forehead against his.

"We'll get through this.. You need to calm down Throttle.." Vinnie talked calmly while Throttle still tried to break free from his friends, but weakened slowly while crying. "Noooo!!" He cried but then Vinnie tightened his grip. "Do it for Carbine!!" He shouted while Harley hugged Carbine. The sound of her crying made Throttle turn to look at her. That made him calm down while he collapsed on the floor. His friends took care of him to not hit his head. They helped him to sit on a chair. After that Throttle went to hug Carbine tightly.

"Would it be that bad if you told your uncle.. He would cover you and then Scabbard has nothing to blackmail you.." Vinnie asked after they all had calmed down. "He would continue it anyway.. Maybe by telling he hurt you guys if I don't do as he says.." Carbine said and couldn't look at Throttle while letting go of the hug. "What he wants you to do.." Throttle managed to ask after Harley had handed him a glass of water and he had drunk it by once.

"He did that after I had rejected his feelings.. He still wants me to be his.." Carbine said and was about to throw up. "Disgusting.." Modo sighed and walked to the window to look out of it. "Truly.. Like anyone would like to be with him after knowing what he has done.." Vinnie said making all of them agree.

"I think.. I should move to my uncle.. To make sure the information doesn't get him.." Carbine sighed making Throttle turn to look at her. "I'm sorry, Throttle.. I know you guys stay safe.." She said but he shook his head. "I think that's a good idea.. He can protect you while we chase the bad guy.. And he lives a bit far from here, so you can maybe get some free time from all of this.." Throttle said making Vinnie and Modo nod. "Definitely! No-one chases bad guys better than Biker Mice!" Vinnie said making Carbine smile at them. Harley nodded too and after that Carbine texted his uncle about the news. He was better than okay with the idea and told, that he will come to get Carbine from the hospital tomorrow once the doctor tells its okay her to leave.

Timeskip: The Next day's afternoon, at Stoker's house near at the border of Moon Village and Brimstone

"Are you sure you got all the stuff you need?" Stoker said while carrying Carbine's bags to the guest room. "I'm quite sure.. I can go back to my home when he gets caught.." She sighed while placing one of her bags on the bed. "I think she has enough stuff.. Five, quite heavy, bags for one lady.. Huh.." Vinnie said after carrying one to the upstairs.

"Not all of you needed to come here.." Stoker said after seeing Modo and Harley coming too. "We'll leave soon to search, Stoke" Throttle said while sitting on the bed. "How are you feeling, Carbine?" Harley asked and looked at her. "Physically fine.. Like the doctor said.. But mentally I'm exhausted.. This takes a lot of time to handle.. And maybe some therapy.. If there ever is even a chance to get over this.." Carbine said and then felt Throttle's hand on hers. She sat next to him and grabbed his both hands in hers while smiling at him.

"That's understandable.. We all help you to get over this! And you can call me anytime if you need anything. But for now, I need to leave with the guys.. I have to go to the hospital for work.." Harley said and then walked to hug her. Carbine hugged her back. "Thank you guys.. I promise to contact you many times. And you can also text or call me" She said when the others started to leave. Stoker walked downstairs to show the way out for Modo, Harley and Vinnie, also to give Carbine and Throttle some time alone.

"You should rest now.. But don't hesitate to call me anytime.. I'll always answer, even at night.." Throttle said while rubbing the back of her hands. "I promise I will call you.. And I hope you call me too.. And visit me here.. But.." Carbine said while turning to look at the floor. "But what?" Throttle asked and moved his hand under her chin. He lifted her chin to turn to look at him again.

"You have beautiful eyes.. I would look at them all the time.." Throttle said making her blush. "Thank you.. But what I was about to say was.." She started but then heard Vinnie shouting from downstairs. "Throttle come here or we go without you!!" He shouted making Carbine and Throttle chuckle.

"Seems like they need their leader for everything.." Throttle laughed while Carbine was smiling. "On a mission, yes.." She said but then he interrupted her. "What were you about to say?" He said while looking at her. "Don't put yourself in danger.." Carbine said and then leaned against the male. Throttle wrapped his arms around her and sighed.

"You know I would do anything for you.. And now I'm going to do anything to get that guy in front of justice about hurting you badly.. After that I'm all yours, I promise, Carbine" Throttle said while Carbine turned to look at him. She looked deeply in his eyes before leaning forward. She pressed her lips against his and it didn't take much time from both of them melting into a deep and powerful kiss.

The Male lifted his hand behind the back of her head to deepen the kiss. She let out a small moan before leaning backward. Both of them were blushing and breathing heavily. "You really should go.. Others are waiting.." Carbine said while looking away. But Throttle pulled her closer to him to kiss her again. She jumped a bit but melted into the kiss. It took a moment from them to realize that others had come back and were standing at the doorway.

"So this is the reason they had to wait for you.." Stoker smirked while Vinnie whistled which made Carbine and Throttle blush even more. "Krhm.. How long have you been there?" Throttle said while Carbine was looking away to calm down her heavy breathing. "Long enough.." Modo was smiling while Throttle got up from the bed. "Let's go!" Vinnie said and headed to the stairs already with Harley, Modo following right after them.

"Text me when you get there.. And if something happens.." Carbine said while getting up too. She took Throttle's hand in hers to make him stop walking. "I'll do that.. And you need to promise me that you rest and take care of yourself.." He said and looked into her eyes. "I promise to take care of that. She does nothing too physical here.." Stoker said while leaning against the doorway.

"Stoker.." Carbine chuckled and rolled her eyes. "Hey.. You chose to come here! Now you need to deal with the consequences!" Stoker laughed making her laugh too. "See you later Carbine.." Throttle said and hugged her. "See you soon.." Carbine smiled and hugged him back. Both of them enjoyed each other's scent before letting go.

When Throttle walked to the doorway, Stoker lifted his hand on his shoulder. "I'll take care of her here. And call you if I need you to come here so I can go to search, alright?" Stoker said making him nod. "Thank you Stoker" Throttle said making him nod this time. After that he left downstairs and outside with the others. Soon they heard them starting their bikes and driving away. Carbine waved them from the window and they waved her back.

"I need to do some work stuff in the basement, do you want to rest here or watch some TV downstairs? If you want something else to think about.." Stoker asked while looking at his niece. "TV sounds good.. Maybe I find something boring enough to make me sleep!" Carbine laughed and then followed him downstairs. As soon as she found something to watch, it didn't take much time for her to fall asleep on the couch.

Meanwhile at the basement, where Stoker was having a video chat with one of his soldiers to get the newest report about the search, he got another video call at the same time. "I'll call you back later, someone's calling me" He said to the soldier and hung up. The Sound of an upcoming video call woke Carbine up, even if she was on the first floor. Stoker's apartment was three floors high, but it was still quite small so sounds could be heard quite easily. The Basement was for military use, since Stoker was a general too, but he had forgotten the door open a bit.

"What is this?" Stoker said to himself while trying to find out who was calling him. The Video call seemed to come from somewhere very far away. It didn't look the same kind of video call he used to see to be done with Martian setup. He answered the call while Carbine got up from the couch.

"Greetings neighbor!" Someone said from the video call. "Who is this?" Stoker said and was very suspicious about the call. He didn't see the caller's face, just a black profile which had a very odd shape. At the same time Carbine had walked to the stairs that led to the basement, and was standing right behind the door.

"A Messenger from Planet Plutark! I have a message to the Martian Government!" The Caller said with a very weird accent in their voice. "Planet Plutark? What is Plutark?" Carbine thought to herself while standing behind the door. She was sure she had heard that thing earlier somewhere, but where.. Who was that guy, or what that guy was, and why did they call her uncle? What did they want from Mars? Were they friendly or was something bad about to happen?