A lot of time had passed as the group walked, hours of mindless wondering in hopes of finding anything that signalled to what they were looking for.

It was getting to night time, the forest was darkening. They were so far in it was impossible to tell where they even were.. or what way was back home.

They had found some food along the way, so that was a big plus, at least.

Lightning huffed a bit, looking around "Can we take a break? I'm really tired..."

Fanny growled "You don't even have legs! How the hell are you tired?!"

He crossed his arms a little "I'm still tired"

"That doesn't even make any SENSE!"

"Stop fighting!" Jr growled "You're giving me a headache.. just shut the fuck up would you?" He was sat ontop of Bomby. He had to be careful though, he didn't want to accidentally light his fuse again.

"You're not walking either!" Fanny complained, glaring up at him "You're all lazy!"

"My legs are smaller! What do you fucking expect!?"

8-ball was frowning and rolling, honestly too fed up to even say anything to them. It was hopeless and he didn't want to involve himself.

Bomby would've probably said something by now, but felt really off and sick. He didn't know if it was the berries he ate or what.. everyone else ate them and were fine.

He was struggling to carry Jr ontop of himself. Not because he was heavy since he literally weighed nothing he was fire what do you expect, but because he couldnt walk properly. He felt dizzy and woozy.

Lollipop was fed up with them all but couldn't be bothered to say anything. She was tired and agreed with Lightning about getting some rest, but wasn't in the mood to deal with Fannys quarrualsome attitude.

Golfball was leading them all, ignoring what any of them had to say or complain about as she was set on finding at least something. She needed to have access to machinery.. she needed to carry out her plan. She just wished they would shut up.

They were the only group she had though. And she was fairly sure their group was the biggest. Everyone else had probably been split up into twos and threes.

Well originally it was just her, 8-ball and Lollipop. However they found Lightning and Fanny a few days later, and a few days ago found Jr and Bomby.

Convincing them to join their group was the hardest thing though. Jr and Fanny were so of the most annoying people to try and get a point across too.

"Can we take a break noww??" Lightning whined again, almost dragging himself through the air.

Fanny glared up at him "Shut up! Nobody wants to hear your stupid voice anymore!!" She shouted.

Bomby groaned a bit, just feeling really dizzy. Jr looked down at him a bit "H-Hey, you okay?"

"..I-I don't..know-," Jr went to slide off of him, looking at him nervously "Whats wrong?? Are you tired??"

The others kept walking, Lollipop hesitating and looking back as they had stopped. Bomby stumbled "I-I..."

He fell onto his knees weakly, a wave of tiredness coming over him. He just wanted to close his eyes.. or throw up.. he couldn't tell.

"B-Bomby!?-" He bit his lip, looking back at everyone else angrily "Stop for a moment, would you?!" He shouted at them, worried for his friend.

Golfball rolled her eyes "What is it noww??" She turned her body over to them, raising an eyebrow at the sight of Bomby "What did you do?"

"What did I do?! Are you fucking serious right now?!" He was really frustrated, Bomby groaning softly.

8-ball rolled over to them, observing Bomby "Is he just tired.. or.."

"I-I don't know! B-Bomby, come on buddy-, please get up.." he whined a bit. He hated seeing him like this.. he wanted to know what was wrong with him.

Lollipop crossed her arms ".. He doesn't look stable. I think we should take a break.. plus its getting dark.." she suggested, looking at Gb for her reaction.

She groaned loudly, "Fine! But we're starting again first thing in the morning.."

Jr was nervous, just trying to talk to Bomby and ask what was wrong. This wasn't normal..he shouldnt be acting like this all of a sudden. Something was happening and he was scared of what.

Lightning looked at Fanny with a smug grin, making her growl "Don't even look at me"

Bomby didn't know what was wrong.. but the feeling was overwhelming. He was in pain but was too weak to do anything, shaky as he watched Fj speak to him.

" ..Try to lie down for a bit" he mumbled. He didn't want to lose Bomby.. he was all he knew of he had left. He didn't know if any of his other friends were alive.. or what they were doing.

Golfball huffed and went to sit down by some tree, watching all of them talk. She was annoyed, grunting to herself.

She wished she could just abandon them and do it herself. But she needed them, but not for the reason they thought.

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"Hey Donut!" Gelatin exclaimed as he opened the door to Donuts room without knocking. Donut hadn't came to see Gelatin like he promised, so he found it weird.

Donut jumped, stopping what he was doing immediately in a panic. He put his hands behind his back, glaring at Gelatin angrily "You could've knocked?!"

"Nahh, knocking is overrated," he went to move over and slide himself onto Donuts bed, grinning over at him as he was stood by his dressing table. "Watcha doing anyways? You said you would talk to me later"

"I was busy.." he mumbled, sighing to himself as he went to take off his bowtie and toss it away. He averted his gaze from the other male, just calming down from being walked in on like that.

He needed to keep that secret. He would probably tell Gelatin..eventually. ..but for now he couldn't let anyone know. If Two ever found out he would be killed instantly..

He didn't even know how much damage that would do.. to everyone. If Two found out what it was at least.

"Busy doing what? Something more important than me~?" He teased, getting off the bed and grinning at him. Donut rolled his eyes, going into his dressing table draw.

"Shut up." He spat, taking out a key. Gelatin grinned "Oooh! Secret key.. whats that for?"

He turned around to glare at Gelatin "Why are you so invested in what I do?! Why can't you leave me alone.." he growled. Gelatin just smiled. He wasn't really phased by whatever Donut said to him, he knew he was just an angry bitch.

Donut huffed, walking over to his bed and using his body to push the bed a little, moving it along the carpeted floor. Gelatin raised an eyebrow, smirking "Whats that? A secret bunker? Wow Donut, I didn't know you were the one hiding all those weapons!"

"Thats not it!" he snapped, pushing the bed enough and stumbling up. He knelt down, peeling some carpet away that he had cut himself, a perfect square shape. He lifted the floorboard, putting his hand in the underneath department, and using the key to unlock something, Gelatin couldn't see what.

He bit his lip "Good.. its still there.." he murmured. Gelatin squinted "Whats still there?"

"I'm not going to tell you" he growled, taking his hand out. He put the carpet back, patting it down before standing and going to push the bed back.

Gelatin put a hand on his waist, raising an eyebrow at him "You're sooo secretive. Its boring.." he groaned. Donut rolled his eyes "I don't care."

He walked past Gelatin, putting the key back into his draw and closing it. Gelatin was suspicious "Whats stopping me from going to check it out myself?"

"You can't. I won't let you," he mumbled, looking in the mirror before looking over at him. Gelatin grinned "Well, what if I did it while you're at work?"

"I lock my door," he replied, Gelatin frowning. He really wanted to know.. it was bothering him. Donut was always hiding things and he wanted to know what it was.

Donut groaned and looked away as he didn't reply "..I'm not telling you these things because I want to protect you-" he winced as Gelatin grabbed him suddenly.

He stared and made a soft groan as he was pushed to the wall, his back hitting it as he stared up at Gelatin, frowning at him. He shuffled as the lime jello was so close, staring into his eyes.

Gelatin stared back, keeping him pinned with his single arm. He squinted at him, watching his expression "..What are you hiding.."

Donut uncomfortably fidgeted, staring at him and rolling his eyes "Stop it, you're tired," he tried to move past Gelatin and push him away, but was only grabbed and slammed back up against the wall

"I'm serious," Gelatin said, staying stern. He didn't like him acting like that.. it was different. It made him realise Gelatin really was being serious like he said.

He growled a little "..Gelatin.. I told you. I can't tell you.." he averted his gaze "..Not yet.."

"Not yet?? Whats that supposed to mean?? Why aren't you telling me anything?" He kept asking questions, wanting all the answers. He knew he would get nothing though.

"To protect you! Now just ...let me go would you.."

"Protect me from what? Why?" He whined "You're always hiding stuff. I want to know what it is.. I need to know what you're hiding.."

Donut tried to push him away "..I can't tell you! Don't you understand that?"

Gelatin frowned "I bet its not even that bad. You overreact all the time," he crossed his arms and moved away a bit, annoyed. Donut rolled his eyes

"Forcing it out of me won't do anything.." he said under his breath. "Look, I'll tell you when I'm ready, okay?"

"When will you be ready?"

"How should I know?! Stop asking stupid questions," he moved and went to sit on the bed "I'm tired..today was more tiring than usual,"

"Jeez, fine." Gelatin replied sourly, moving to sit on it with him "Can we spend the night together again?? Pretty pleeaasse?"

"Whatever," Donut spoke, looking to the side. Gelatin grinned at him accepting, sticking his tongue out.

He wanted to know what was wrong with Donut, he was worried, and also curious.

However he knew whatever it was Donut wouldn't spill it so easily.