Dark Space Story

## The Ryozo ambush (3/10 XC47 - 3/13 XC47)

Red and Sunny disguised themselves as High ranking Navy officers and entered in a high stakes poker tournament at the Silver Castle Casino. Red was able to cheat his way to the finals and was up against Oyama Ryozo (Ryozo Organization Godfather) and a mercenary named Wart. After winning the entire Tournament Wart went into a temper tantrum and brought enough attention for people to realize Red was a fraud. With the help of Sunny the two fought off security and escaped to Atlas II, their ship but was created by Wart who figured out who Red was and was ready to claim the bounty on Red. With ease Red pulled out his gun and killed Wart without Wart realizing what happened. The Scarlet Stars were then put on lock down as all the portal gates in the sector were told to look out for the duo. They receive a call from Jordan Hunter who tells them she can help to get them out of trouble as long as Red joins the United Station Police Department, even telling Red he can join Division 94 his home town. Red immediately mocks Jordan and hangs up but this being the first time in 7 years the two have talked left Red to begin miss her. Days later The Atlas II's CPU began to act up and claimed to be infected by a "Glitch" repeated "Glitch detected" over and over. The Ship began to fly on its own, Red furious that someone was tampering with his ship decided to let "Glitch" take them to the destination as he knew that it would lead him to whoever was doing it.

The duo ended up on Planet Sushin on The Ryozo harbor. Outside was a squad of Hylotls who were part of The Ryozo Organization a crime organization. Red pretend to surrender and distracted them until they told who they were and who sent them. After finding out about Oyama and Glitch needed Sunny ambushed them and quickly disposed of the group. The went into town to question the citizens were Oyama resides, and where to find out the hang out of his goons. Glitch tracked the two through hacking cameras around town and tripped an alarm store to get the attention of the police and locked down the store. Red was able to tell Glitch was not a harden criminal and used the store owner as hostage, Glitch immediately backed down. Red and Sunny went into the compound were the Ryozo Organization spent their time and also protect Glitch. After going through a rampage the two entered Glitch's base. The two fought off a high powered turret and a robot Bulldozer. They captured Glitch and began destroying her servers until she agreed to hack Ryozo tower and allow easy access to the top of the tower.

Red with Glitch tied on to Sunny stormed the tower and faced no hesitation as all the alarms were disabled. At the top they were greeted to 12 bodyguards protecting Oyama and his son Hashish but Red demonstrated why he was called Quick Fire and killed all 12 with two pistols before they could fire. Red began to immediate Oyama while Sunny began to loot the office of valuables. Oyama broke down in tears offering to give them control of the company and also Glitch. Red was satisfied that he broke Oyama and then killed Oyama sending him falling out the tower into the fountain. Red explained Hashish how he could care less about being a crime boss, then congratulated him on being the new president. The two left Ryozo Harbor in shambles and looted barrels of fuel as a warning to not cross The Scarlet Stars.

## Glitch Attack (3/15 XC47)

Two days after Oyama's death, using fake credentials the Scarlet Stars were at a portal gate trying to get through. As it they began to go through the gate the guard the credentials became void, and the two dashed through the gate. Glitch revealed she was the reason that their cover was blown, she then told the two of how they messed with the wrong person and told them to prepare to feel her wraith. The two laughed her off but then the Atlas' distress signal went off alerting nearby authority to their location. Sunny began driving through the space sector to try to lose the cops but it would be no use as long as the signal was still on. Glitch informed the two that she had hundreds of ways to defeat the two and any attempts was futile. Glitch demanded that the two of them escort her to Unity Station. Red refused saying they would that their chances.

Glitch went through their personal logs and found an old photo of Red and Jordan. Within seconds Glitch was able to find every public information about Jordan. Seeing that Red went from mad to furious, Glitch took advantage of the situation and threaten to use her hacking abilities to find a way to kill Jordan and then began calling Jordan's personal phone. Glitch used a voice disguiser to sound like Red and began telling Jordan how how she needed to come save him from danger. Red noted of how this situation was just like at store in the Ryozo harbor and was happy that Glitch had some brutality in her, saying this way he won't feel any remorse when he kills her. Red reluctantly agreed to take her to Unity Station as soon as she hung up with Jordan. Glitch then demonstrated her abilities by using a fake credentials program that allowed the two access through a gate portal.

Meanwhile Jordan was in a middle of negotiation with bank robbers, Jordan told Kaze Stone her partner (both work and personal) about the call from Red. She said how it was strange how he talked and that Red would was not talking like himself. She suggest that they finish up raid the bank now as she needed to go find out what was wrong with Red. Kaze warned Jordan of the dangers that Red brought and to not bring him back into her life. Jordan continued saying that she just needed to talk to him and would agree to not put him back in her life. Kaze reluctantly agreed mostly because this would involve helping the hostages in the bank without other cops being involved. The two covertly entered the bank and were able to take down the robbers whiles not harming any hostages. The two left to the Station where they applauded for their efforts from the Commissioner of the USPD Trigorth Jugdrer. Told the two to hit the showers, Jordan told she would meet up with Kaze but first needed to arrange a ship to meet Red. Leaving Kaze reminded Jordan the dangers of trusting Red. When Kaze was gone Jordan called back to Red.

One the way back to Sushin Glitch kept digging through Jordan's personal information to find everything she could about her, noting how this relationship may be one way as there was no traces of Red in Jordan's profile page. Glitch kept mocking Red about Jordan suggesting he was a creep stalking her. The Atlas picked up the call from Jordan, Glitch allowed Red to talk to her because he wanted to see how their relationship truly was, also warning him that notifying Jordan about Glitch would have consequences. Red talked to Jordan telling her how he was no longer in danger and in fact he would be coming to Unity Station. Red used code words throughout the conversation that only Jordan would know to alert her about Glitch and the threats she made on both him and Jordan. Jordan understood and hung up and went to the info bureau to check back the call history with Red, there she learned how the first call was not with Red but with Glitch.

Glitch made Red and Sunny move all her equipment on the ship with no equipment, wanted to see them struggle. On the ship Glitch complained how poor of conditions the ship was. Glitch told Red that there was a program that would send hit-men to Jordan if Glitch doesn't turn it off in 4 hours. She then told Sunny he better be a fast pilot as to get to Unity Station in time as time was ticking. Once the three landed on Unity Station they were greeted to Jordan, as Glitch realized what had happened Red immediately retained Glitch. Jordan boarded the ship and immediately hugged Red. Red, Jordan and Sunny hung Glitch by her underwear in front of all her equipment and became to destroy it all. They said how they would not stop until the Glitch deactivated the countdown, it was not until Jordan was lining up a hit on Glitch's personal laptop that Glitch agreed. Jordan handcuffed Amber and identified her as Amber Flowers, Jordan asked Red to stay in around for a while so they can catch up saying how it was fun to team up again.

## Red's Homecoming (3/16 XC47 - 3/18 XC47)

### **Reunion at District 81**

Sunny asked Red if they wanted to go to District 77 and hit up the clubs and casinos. Red agreed saying that it was close enough to District 81 that could hang out with "Doc" afterwards. The two go to Power Play and spend nearly all the money they gained from the Silver Castle Heist and Ryozo Raid on drinks, gambling and dancers. The next day in early morning Red awaken at 6 am, finds out that Sunny is driving them to District 81. The Two arrive to a compound surrounded by a large barrier, as they approach a drone appears from the ground and scans two giving them clearance. People noticed Red and Sunny entered and close in to see since nobody ever goes in to the compound, as they approach the barrier the same drone comes out with a large turret and threatens them to back away. Once insides the two are greeted by Doctor Quam Grimlock as "Bombers" and "Walkers" travel throughout the area, Red jokes saying only Doc would be awake at 6 am working. The three begin the catch-up on old times, Qwam notices Red is still groggy form last night offers him some Zeleium and it reinvigorates him. A few walkers come out with food as Doc offers it to Red saying this is around breakfast time for humans. Red at first refuses saying he just ate but his stomach grumbles, so he then take a bite and is reminded of Grimlock's inability to cook for non-Gillian.

A notification comes on Grimlock's screen as there is a guest that needs approval, Red and Sunny see it as Kaze. Kaze tells the three that he knows that they can hear him and that he needs to speak to Red alone and wishes to not be eased dropped on. Red decides to humor the idea as it gives him an excuse to not finish breakfast. Red meets Kaze at the front of the barrier and proclaims "Wow, the years have not been kind to you, you look douchier than last time". Kaze scoffs off the insult and tells Red that he's not here on USPD duty but something more important. Red keeps making fun of Kaze and not taking him seriously at all only to be interrupted by Kaze who says "I've found Silver". Red immediately gets serious and tells Kaze to clarify. Kaze gives Red a picture of Silver into Paradiso with three masked soldiers, one too tall to be in frame, another behind Silver, and a third blue mask with orange ears. Kaze tells Red that his insider says this has happened enough to cause a pattern, he then says that he will give Red everything he knows about Silver as long as Red promises to leave Unity Station. Red agrees saying he'll meet Kaze at District 94 at night to pick up the information but he first wanted to see his old friends before he left again. After agreeing to the conditions Kaze tells Red to go and Jordan about Silver because she left that part of her past behind. Red gets mad saying that she deserves to know and not forget the past. Kaze rebuttals by saying how Jordan only described turmoil in the past and Kaze was her light that brought her out of the dark. The two begin to argue and Red then says that Kaze is simply just a distraction from the pain not a cure. "Distraction? No a distraction would be flying in a space ship with a robot and shooting up casinos" says Kaze. Red says he is just trying to live up to Titus' dream of being an adventurer, Kaze gets made saying Red knows nothing about Titus and saying Titus was a protector. The two argue about which of Titus' ideals were the most important until yells that Red soils Titus' name every time he commits a crime wearing that coat. Red gets silent, turns around and fixes his coat telling Kaze he will meet him tonight at District 94, then proceeds to walk back inside.

As soon Red enters the lab Sunny and Doc pretend to be talking as to try and fool Red into thinking that they were not ease dropping to the conversation. Red tells them there is no need for the act and asks for their advice on what he should do about Silver. Sunny says that he would personally enjoy nothing more then to riddle Silver with ever bullet he owns for the atrocities he's committed, adding that Silver is a monster that needs to be put down. He also adds in that even then he would be contempt with following Red in whatever he decides to do be it murder, heists or being farmers. Red thanks Sunny for that as Grimlock chimes in saying that he has been around for a long time and throughout that time has not meet anyone has dangerous as Silver. He says last time he was able to compare Red was no where near the level of Silver and since then the gap has only widen. Red thanks Grimlock for his input and tells him he will consider both pieces of advice, he apologizes to Doc for leaving on such a dark note but he is a tight schedule and has to meet with the rest of his old companions. Qwam assures Red that any time they spend his not dark and he is just glad that Red is alive and well. He tells the two to visit sooner next time and will even upgrade their gear.

### Return to District 94

Red and Sunny come to District 94 as they part the ship at District 94 docks. Red asks a worker what time the deliver crew will return, the worker replies saying 9 hours. Red and Sunny begin to walk the town as each point to old spots that they enjoyed visiting. The two reach their first stop at a gun range as Red asks to were he can find "Cannon" they are directed to a wall full of photos with a sign saying **HALL OF FAME.** Red's smile disappears as he leaves places a bullet by the picture of Cannon. Sunny asks why Red is said and not proud that Cannon is on the wall, Red tells him the wall is reserved for the dead.

The two then go to the market place as Sunny comments how the merchandise here is even shittier then before. Red in his place in front of a stall full of Quats selling fish, Red approaches the stall to see his name still carved on the counter. Red asks if they know where to find Scallion, the Quats get confused and just try to add him fish. Red sighs and leaves another bullet by his carving scaring the Quats as they begin throwing fish at the two. Red ignores its as Sunny collects them saying how Red won't have to waste money on food now.

Red walks up to Plych Plaza and looks at the center stage, Sunny tries to comfort Red saying to not worry delve in past and keep moving forward. Red goes close to the stage but stop at in the middle of the walk way he drops another bullet. The two then go into another corridor and stop in the middle of it so Red can drop yet another bullet. Red cleans off some dust from his coat and adjusts it and the two continue on their way.

Red walks to freelancer guild asking for "Bulldozer" the guild gets silent as an older member comes out with a pin of their symbol and hands it to Red. Tells how nobody has come looking for Bulldozer since his death so there was nobody to claim his finally medal. Red declines to medal saying that he doesn't deserve to carry it. Sunny takes the medal examining it saying this will look great on the ship. Red lays another bullet on a table as the guild bows their heads.

The two continue to make stop after stop each time visited by someone informing Red how the person he is looking for his dead. Red continues to leave bullets at what seem to be random locations. Sunny ask Red why he is wasting perfectly good bullets. Red tells him that for him its traditional to leave an offering to the deceased and unfortunately all that he could offer them is a bullet. "A bullet? You got some coins just give that instead it seems like something they appreciate more" says Sunny. Red exclaims that its not the bullet but its the promise of action of how Red will not be idle. The two return to the dock waiting for the deliver crew to return a ship arrives as the deliver crew exits the ship. Red scans each one and as the last one exits the ship Red get frustrated and throws a bullet at the ship. Sunny begins to try to cheer up Red but Red tells Sunny to leave him alone for a moment.

Red stands out in front of the docks and stays down to District 94, he examines the entire city, clenches his fists and lets out a furious scream. Jordan then comes out of hiding and greets Red. Red asked how she knew he was here, she tells how she was called when he entered the gun range. Since then she came as soon as she could and followed his trail, realizing that he would end his trip back here. Red asks if it was the Brotherhood that this this if it was all of them who suffered. Jordan is just silent for a few moments, then tells Red that the Brotherhood is evil and she is doing everything she can to rid Unity Station of them. Jordan tells of the horrors that the Brotherhood as committed over the years. Tells him how she never feels safe as several times Kaze and herself have had would-be assassins attack them. Says how she can't even have friends because she fears they will be targets, tears up and says how she has thought of breaking up with Kaze just to keep him safe. Red then tells Jordan how he knows where to find Silver, saying how he can go to Raliv to find more clues on Silver. "That fucker has to left a trace there, I'll even go to Paradiso ask Drake what he kn... I'm Sorry" says Red. Jordan looks at Red and hugs him, not letting go she tells him she appreciates the thought but going on a suicide mission is not the way to approach this. Tells him to forget Silver as he hasn't been to Unity Station in five years. Jordan then tells how much she needs him here, says how together along with Kaze then can put a serious impact on the Brotherhood's footing in Unity Station.

Jordan asks Red once more to join her in the USPD and how they can pardon him of all his previous crimes even ones in the Brotherhood, saying how they did it for her they'll do it for him. Red begins to get frustrated with Jordan and tries to give an excuse for not joining while still not shifting the conversation to an argument. Says how The USPD would never let Sunny join and that they would sooner dismantle him then even let him walk free. Jordan says that Sunny can take the Atlas and continue doing heists and whatever else he wants. Red explains how Sunny would miss Red too much to even be apart for a hours let alone the rest of their lives. Jordan just sighs and says Sunny is a machine for no emotions he may be programmed in a way to make it seem like he has emotions and think he has emotions but through all that he is just some metal and data. Jordan begins exclaiming with passion "Red you have to stop being so selfish it's time to finally take action. You can't just keeping running from the pain pretending that it's all over. The Brotherhood is still out there hurt destroying more lives like yours, mine or Drake's. Join me and Kaze and you can finally do good in this world. Please it's what Titus would want... (speaks softly) it's what Scarlet would want". Red turn around looks at Sunny who is admiring his loot from the day, Sunny notices Red and let's out a big smile waving. Red looks back at Jordan with a cold stare "Don't you ever speak for them again, you don't know what they want." Red leaves towards Sunny has he waves without looking back. The two enter their ship and fly off into the horizon.

### Assault on District 16

Red calls Kaze and tells him he'll meet him at wherever his current location is. The two regroup and with out saying anything Kaze hands Red the info and Red just nods back both understanding the situation. Before Red returns to the ship he ask Kaze whatever happened to Glitch, says he wants to get satisfaction but can't until he knows were she is held up. Kaze tells him how because of the efforts of Jordan and him District 12 holding cells are full and so they transferred Amber to District 16 holding cells to await trail.

Amber struggles to adjust to her conditions as the other prisoners immediately were able to sense that her weakness. Many of them already claiming her as their property and tells her to wait up tomorrow when the police put her into the general holding cell. Annoyed Glitch insults on of the prisoner's (Razor), the prisoners laugh at Razor and ask if he's going to take that. Razor says he's going to kill Glitch and wear her skin, Glitch cowards in her bed trying to desperately find a way to escape. Red enters the Police Department wearing the outfit of a District 16, Red is pushing a dolly with a large wooden crate label "Do not Open". Red has his cap down covering his entire hair and much of his face. Red asks one of the officers where the holding cell is saying that the colonel told him to that he needs to bring this package to it. Red is guided to holding cells, the guard gets up and ask what Red is doing here. Red tell him he his here to lock up whatever is in this crate and then tell the guard to open the doors. The guard hesitates so Sunny begins to shake in the crate, Red begins to hurry the guard screaming that if he doesn't hurry then the prisoner will regain their strength before he is locked up. As the guard revels the key and unlocks the entrance Red immediately knocks out the guard and takes the key card. Sunny busts out of the box proclaiming "JAIL BREAK MOTHERFUCKERS!!!".

Elsewhere Kaze is riding home when he remembers his own advice of never trust Red and heads to District 16. Two of the guards who saw Red walk in talk about what they think is in the box another officer joins the conversation asking to be caught up. They tell the officer of Red being ordered the commissioner to take the box to the holding cells. Guard yells at the two saying the colonel is on vacation and they rush to raise the alarm. Red locks up the entrance to the holding cell guard's room as Sunny tries to figure out how to disable the barriers. Sunny decides to wing it and releases all the prisoners saying they can just use the chaos to slip through.

Red and Sunny enter the hold cells as Sunny begins to rile up the crowd telling to take what is theirs and riot. Chaos breaks out and prisoners begin running in all directions many having grudges with out prisoners that they want to carry out. Razor walks into Glitch's cells saying he hasn't forgotten his promise. Glitch lets out a deathly wail loud enough for Sunny to hear her through all the rioting. Sunny grabs Razor and then hears gun fire as the guards have gone into formation to prevent a jail break. Sunny throws Razor into the officers throwing them off balances, this begins push for the exit. Sunny brings Glitch to Red and Red tells her that she can either follow them and finish the plan or follow the riot who don't even know where the bathroom is. Glitch just nods as she is just glad to not be dead but also in shock she is in a prison break.Jordan hears on police radars of a riot in District 16 police department, Jordan immediately knows that it's Red as she heads h\there to cut off his escape. The three are running through a corridor as Glitch begins to adjust to the situation and thanks them for busting her out. She then ask what the plan is as Red holds her and Sunny back and watch a large crowd past them and turn a corner. They hear sounds of blasters going of and screams. They change directions as they face blockades, slowly reaching their destination.

Kaze enters the building just in time for the initial push and he sees the prisoners charging at and the exit he take a stand and begins to beat down prisoners with single punches. He tells the guards to hurry and drops the barriers already as he continues to stall. A large Tauvrex charges at Kaze and launches him through a wall. Kaze quickly gets up and holds the Tauvrex long enough for the barrier to activate. The Tauvrex goes into a blind fury and charges Kaze again. Kaze is able to doge it this time put officers behind him are taken down. The Tauvrex continues stampeding through rooms until Kaze catches up and attacks, the two duke it out with Kaze make consistent and effective blows but the Tauvrex simply uses one strong blow to counter every barrage sent his way. The battles continues on through several rooms until Kaze makes a stand and steps in front of the Tauvrex and using his mutant abilities of Telekinesis and redirects the charge into a pillar. Kaze then lands a devastating punch that knocks out the beast. Kaze gets word of 'a robot' near the stairwell.

Kaze runs to the location of the report and looks around and see Red and company heading his way. Red sees Kaze at nearly the same time, Red tells Sunny to take Glitch and head to the basement and drop these barriers and also to leave Kaze to him. Sunny and Glitch run by Kaze, Kaze is about to go after them but sees Red standing grinning and preparing to fight Kaze. The two charge at each other, Kaze tells Red that he knew not to trust Red, Red just smiles and says its funny because he should of took his own advice an hour ago. The two exchange blow for blow using the 1st floor, stairs and second floor/balcony as their fighting arena. Red uses his quick and evasive fighting skill to match Kaze's sturdy and powerful fight abilities. Kaze gains the upper hand as Red starts to get desperate and uses his wrist rockets to assist him. Kaze's armor take many of the blows enough for him to get in close and use a punch that launches Red straight into a pillar. Kaze then pulls out his machine pistol and uses it to suppress fire from Red and high wrist rockets. Red takes his turn as dives in letting his armor take blows as he kicks Kaze's hand to send the gun flying. Kaze tackles Red as the he then starts to pummel Red more and more. Red keeps breaking free only to be repined, Kaze tells Red to have some dignity and either fight him head on or just give up. Kaze gets on last tackle on Red and firmly locks himself on top of Red turning Red into a bloody mess. Red smiles and then just exclaims "Gotcha" and he reaches out and grabs Kaze's pistol. Red uses the stunner to immobilize Kaze and then gets up spitting up blood. Red shoots Kaze a few more times and then throws him back the gun. Kaze screams that this isn't a victory it's just Red running as he always does. Red turns back and smiles saying he wouldn't have it any other way, "Any brute can fight their problems, it take a clever man to evade them."

Sunny and Glitch reteaches the control panels of the base but without a valid key card it is useless. Glitch tells Sunny that the police confessed he laptop but if she could get that she can easily bypass the barriers and even control the entire base from her laptop. Sunny agrees and tells Glitch to see what she can mange with without while he is gone. Sunny heads to the equipment room and she a large battle between prisoners and guards they guard it from prisoners entering. A Riot Mech emerges and begins to do quick works of hordes of prisoners. Sunny Smiles and then pulls out his launcher immediately laying waste to the mech. The mech starts to fire back only for Sunny to deploy a shield to stop the attacks. Sunny Finally destroys the mech and let the prisoners fight distract the guards. Sunny uses his arm cannon and destroys the door entering it to be greeted by tons of guns. Sunny tries to not get distracted and lets the prisoners take them as he retrieves the laptop and returns it to Amber. Amber is then able to take control of the entire base with minutes. She is able to uses the cameras to survey the area. She scans to find Red and along the way find Razor and she take her revenge by using the speaker to tell him "Revenge is a bitch" then closes barriers trapping him.

Red limps through the halls hiding in rooms to evade detection, Sunny and Glitch sneak up behind him to scare him for laughs. With Sunny uncontrollable laughing Glitch explains to Red how she is now 'The God of this Base'. Red compliments Glitch's skills and proclaims her the best hacker he's seen. Glitch reluctantly blushes still furious of everything Red has put her through. Sunny helps REd move quickly as the three are able use the systems to head straight to the exit while also covering their rear by setting barriers. They manage to exit the compound after get some distance Red separates from the group and Sunny fires his guns to draw the attention to him.

Red runs into an alley where his bike The Crimson Rider, is waiting for him. When he arrives he find Jordan waiting there with a pistol pointing at Red. Red shouts out in disappointment that he is beginning to be predictable. Jordan tells him to shut up and stop joking around, that this is serious and she will kill him if he doesn't shut up and listen. Jordan tells Red how he understands that he is in deep turmoil from all the lost he experienced early today but she cannot just be a bystander and let him continue this downward spiral. She proclaims that she will lock him up as being in prison is the only way to save Red at this point. Jordan then lectures Red saying how she always believed that he was destined for great things and was one of the few people in the world who were truly. She says how Red is the last her family and she will not let him sabotages his potential. Red says how he is tired of people talking about his potential he's just another person there is nothing special about him just keeps walking into the wrong place and wrong time and being lucky enough to survive. Red says he is a survivor and that in order to survive will do anything he needs and then whips out his pistol. Jordan distracted by Red's speak fires a delayed shot just enough time for Red to get out his pistol and fire his own shot. Red fires two quick shots. One that deflects Jordan's bullet and the second that hits her shoulder. Red gets on his light bike and tells Jordan he is sorry for everything he's done to cause pain to her and then assures her he will kill Silver. Jordan asks why he is obsessed with killing Silver that doing so won't bring back his happiness. Red tells Jordan it's not about revenge or avenge's people death, Red is doing it because the Brotherhood crafted him into a monster and now he want to show them how he was truly a monster now.

Red leaves Jordan as police cars begin to approach the gun fire. Red begins to be chased by officers and he drifts through on-coming traffic. Sunny comes flying in with the Atlas and opens the space door to let Red in, Red jumps of the highway and falls into the ship. Red yells that he is in and then to close the door and take them out of there. Sunny takes off and manages to fly out of Unity Station. Glitch then provides help by jamming radars of the police as they can not track their escape. Red looks at Unity Station one last time as he feels this will be his last time there.

## Glitch joins The Scarlet Stars (3/18 XC47 - 3/21 XC47)

Red goes to meet with Sunny and Glitch and talk about the next actions they will take.. Red explains to Glitch of what he is capable of and how she turned her into a full fledged criminal. She has two options either make Sunny and Red a fake credential program and they'll drop her off at Sushin or she can take her chances with the Unity Station Police. Glitch proposes that instead she join Sunny and Red and become a Scarlet Star telling them that she has a ton more hacks and programs that exceed fake credentials. Red rejects the offer saying that they don't baby sit kids, Sunny chimes in saying that he isn't divided the loot any more and saying how they will waste twice as much money on food now. Glitch tells them they won't have to worry about money as she shows them a program that can't transfer fund from other accounts into one of her accounts, says she can start making Sunny and Red accounts too. Sunny lifts Glitch up hugging and welcoming her to the team. Red said he won't allow it and they are a team they both have to agree on this. Sunny tells Red that they can just keep her on the ship and let her be communications as Red was shit at it anyways. Amber also reminds Red of how useful she was taking control of Police Headquarters. Red looks at Sunny who is using his begging face. Red realizes how much he asks of Sunny without Sunny expecting anything back, it was his turn to give to Sunny. Red tells Glitch she can stay but as long as she makes the fake credentials program in case she gets herself killed. Glitch agrees and says she can't wait to start working with them but Sunny and Red simply walk off to other places. Glitch asks where her she is going to stay and Sunny tells her to just pick a door that isn't locked.

Glitch sets up camp in what use to be the mess hall and over the two days moves furniture around to make it her own. Even gets Sunny's permission to stole her remaining servers in his room. After all is arranged Red begins try and befriend Sunny and Red, she goes for Sunny first knowing that she would need his help in getting Red to like her. Glitch approaches Sunny who is television and tries to break the ice but is left with awkward silence. Amber sits down with Sunny to watch the show but it's just mindless gore fest films, Glitch can barely stomach seeing the films. Glitch pulls out her Game Guy and plays it while Sunny watches television. Sunny notices the Game Guy and asks Glitch what she is doing. Glitch explains to Sunny what video games are and hand the Game Guy to Sunny to play with. He immediately loves it and Amber goes to her room to retrieve her Game Box and sets it up on the main television. Glitch hands Sunny a controller and tells him to follow her lead. The two spend the rest of day playing video games. Red walks into the room and sees them still playing tells Sunny to get himself checked be he was catching Glitch's 'nerd-itis', laughing at his own joke he left the room.

Glitch annoyed ask Sunny if he could help her make Red like her. Sunny says he doesn't know how he would be able to do that since ever since he and Red knew each other they were always friends so he doesn't know how to make Red like someone. Amber asks what are some things that Red likes to do Sunny replies by saying red likes shooting, stealing, drink and women. Glitch asked what Red does when he is on the ship, Sunny says he doesn't really pay attention just lets do his thing and only really bothers him when planning the next adventure. Mentions he likes to go to the hanger and drink and also watches Power Ball and cheers for District 94 Hawks even though the District 1 Elephants were the better team.

Sunny says there was probably a game on right now which would explain why Red came to the room in the first time, says he would be using the ship's computer to watch the game. Amber thanks Sunny and then went to the computer room to find red laying down watching The Hawks play the Chiefs. Glitch sits down next to Red and begins to ask about the game. Red tells her not to interrupt because he wanted has been waiting all year to see the Hawks beat the Chiefs. Glitch ask why and Red tells her he is tired of Chief's acts like they can act like Gods just because of their wealth and long history, was tired the the established rich pushing down the poor that are struggle to rise up. Glitch comments on how that was profound and that Red had a way with words. Red tells Glitch she has 5 seconds to get out his face before she make her wear her underwear as a hat. Amber says she'll shut up and watch the game, Red doesn't care and send Glitch off with her new hat.

Later Glitch finds Red at the hangar with he space door open looking out into outer space. Amber comes with two beers and offers one to Red, Red is annoyed that she took his beers and more annoyed that she assumed she was going to drink one. Glitch hands her both beers and in disgust ask why Red is so mean to her. Red tells her that she wasn't brought on board to make friends just make programs specifically one. Amber says she is working on it but the stress of thinking Red hates her was making it hard to concentrate. Red laughs and tells her she doesn't know what real stressed is and tells her should should be considered lucky if that was her worst worry. The two sit there in silence and watch the stars, Glitch sees that Red began smoking she takes out a joint and ask to borrow red lighter. Red tells her he isn't going to waste his fuel to light that shit. Tells her that drugs are are waste of money and are not a good substitute for alcohol. Glitch is dumbfounded and tells Red how he can be so hypocritical, saying she smokes one small joint compared to Red who she has seen have a drink in his hand every time she has seen him on the ship. Red tells her that being drunk he can handle but there are new drugs everyday and each one competes with to be the most addictive and fuck up your brain the most. Glitch asked if Red cares so much about his mental state why even drink and Red says he's like everyone else and needs to drown their sorrows some way, she should know as Red says he found her pills when they first moved her stuff into the ship. Red took the two beers and left, Glitch sighed and stared in space wondering if she made a mistake joining the Scarlet Stars

Sunny walks in to see what Glitch did to make Red leave the hanger. Glitch annoyed asked Sunny how someone so cheery like him can like someone as big as a downer as Red. Sunny says that he's known Red for 9 years and never once felt upset being around Red. Glitch says being able to tolerate someone isn't the same as like them. She then sighs and mutters to herself that a robot wouldn't understand true feelings anyways. Sunny then says how Red is the most loyal person her has ever meet, "Red has the ability to make you want to be the best you can and exceed your expectations. Red is someone who will never show fear are deter from his goal, once he says he's going to do something he does it. But about all else Red doesn't care what your opinion is of him he while treat everyone the same so if you are an asshole he'll tell you are an asshole and if he tells you he like likes who you can believe that you earned that he isn't just bullshitting." Glitch apologizes to Sunny and tells him that there was more emotion in that then anything she has ever said in her life. The two watch the stars, Sunny assures her that Red will like her it just takes patience.

### District 16 Aftermath

Back on Unity Station Trigorth Jugdrer is walking through the destruction of the District 16 Police headquarters with Kaze and Jordan behind him. Jugdrer lectures Kaze and Jordan and arrogance and how it has no place in his department. Trigorth believed that the two have became too arrogant from their reputation as hero cop raising at great speed. Says that he blames himself for not being there to temper they hype and admits that he was caught up in it as while. Admits enjoyed see to great officers exceed like that have and them inspiring so many people especially officer caused Jugdrer from seeing the bigger picture, solidarity. The two acting as heroes and working on their own instead with their fellow officers cause Red to escape with Glitch.

An Office interrupted Jugdrer's speech to inform him that yet another officer died in surgery. Trigorth snapped and pulled out his gun and shot at the floor until his gun was empty screaming the entire time. "EIGHT!!! THAT'S EIGHT GOOD MEN THAT RED KILLED I WILL HAVE THAT MEN'S NECK ON A NOOSE!!!" Jordan tried to calm Jugdrer that after they reviewed the tapes it was confirmed that Red didn't even fire shit his gun until he fought with Kaze. Jugdrer exploded on Jordan and told he that this would be the last time he tolerates her sympathizing with Red, Red was criminal and would be treated as such. Jugdrer said that Red let out the prisoners who killed the 8 officers and that mad him responsible. He then said how Kaze fighting Red 1v1 instead of calling for back-up made Kaze responsible for their death. Then turned to Jordan and just stared at her for a moment, studying her face noticing there was no fear just disappointment. Told Jordan that her knows that Jordan called Red and brought him to Unity Station in the first place. Also saw that she interacted with Red right before the attack, insinuating that she could have even helped him. Jordan in disgust said she would never not help anyone commit such an atrocity be it Red, Kaze or even Jugdrer. Jugdrer was happy to hear Jordan say that and said there was still hope for her to cleanse herself of this obsession with redeeming Red.

Trigorth told Jordan she would be suspended until further notice and during this time truly decide if she wanted to be a protector of the law or just wanted to fight under a badge. Kaze jumped in saying that that was too harsh of a punishment and without Jordan they would not have as great success as they had before. Jugdrer told Kaze that was exactly the point and told Kaze he would forbidden from working for District 12 until he learned to work as part of a team and not act like a superhero. Said that Kaze travel to other districts and learn from them because clearly he has failed him here at District 12. Jugdrer told the told to get out of his sights until they became better officers. Kaze and Jordan quietly left without saying a word, once in the car Kaze told Jordan that he forgives her for trusting Red. Saying now more then ever they would need each other and being distant from each other would accomplish nothing. Jordan hugged Kaze and apologizes to him and told him everything that happened that day from the first phone call to the alley. Kaze was quiet for a bit. After a few minutes of silence the two both spoke up at the same time and then stopped to let the other talk. They both smiled and understood that as long as they had each other they would be fine.

## Raliv: World of Sinners (3/28 XC47 - 4/2 XC47)

### Welcome to Fool's Haven

Amber is at Atlas' computer rooming analyzing the specs and has multiple programs to help monitor the status. Red and Sunny walk in, Red tells Glitch "Hey stop breaking my ship and take your nerd shit off my screen. Sunny and I got to make final preparations for landing. Glitch tries to tell Red that she is simply trying to update the ship claiming that it can barely run a phone app let alone pilot through space. Glitch realizing she is just wasting her breath clears the screen and walks to the background to let Red and Sunny do their preparations. Red makes a call to his contact on Raliv, Moll Oucliz, Red tells her they will be landing in an hour. Moll asks were they should meet and Sunny burst in saying Hunter's Cove, Red lets out a big smile and agrees that its been a while since he got see that place. Moll agrees and tells them to not get into too much trouble before she gets there. Glitch asks what Hunter's Cove is and why the two are so excited to go there, Sunny explains how it's the only place in galaxy that has it shit together. Red adds how it's a popular location for bounty hunters, mercenaries and other criminals but its the only location where they can meet up and just relax without killing each other.

The Atlas II arrives to Raliv as Glitch points out that most of the planet is gone and that the core is revealed. Red just laughs saying if Glitch is worried about that then she won't be able to handle whats on the planet. The Scarlet Stars fly to Fool's Haven as Glitch marvels how huge the tower is and ask why it's called Fool's haven. Red answers that its only because a fool would want to live here and warns her to keep her head down and try not to start an scenes. The three land on a middle dock as they walk out Red hands a Glitch a small blaster and says to keep this on her. Glitch asks if he has something bigger like the guns that Red carries, he chuckles saying he is worried she'll blast herself with this peashooter and that there is no way he would trust her with serious fire power. Red goes to a child Bofleo and points to his neck asking if he has a translator. The Bofleo replies in its native tongue, Red just ignores what its saying and asks another boy and this one stands up saying how he has a translator, adding its the latest model. Red hands the child some credits and tells him to watch the ship. As they enter the city Glitch walks by the Bofleo who stares at her and then begins to snarl. As they walk through the city Glitch notices all the illegal merchandise that is out in the open for sale. Sunny says that's the great thing about this place, since there is no cops the people govern themselves and solve their own problems. Glitch sees some pills and recognizes them as the trending drug on the market. Glitch buys a bottle telling Red and Sunny how just one of these pills is enough to ruin someones that. Red grabs the pills and tells her that he is not babysitting her during this trip, she'll have to wait till they get on the ship again.

Red and co. enter Hunter's Cove and are immediately recognized by the Bartender "Suds", Suds congrats Red on finally getting through the gate portals. The three sit down as a waitress lays two drinks on the table, a large beer for Red and a sparkling purple drink for Glitch, she says how she remembers Red's order as she winks and leaves. Glitch sighs knowing the implication of the order and just quietly drink the beverage. Sunny tells Red that he is going outside to go Epi Chucking. Red tells Sunny to not spend too much money gambling, Sunny assures Red that its not spending money if you gain more then you give. Red scans through the tavern to see occupants, Glitch begins to do the same. She notices many violent actions like many sharpening blades, cleaning guns, multiple women on laps, and also people comparing bounty posters. Glitch then sees a wall covered with posters and sees one **DEAD OR ALIVE QUICK FIRE RED C 77,000,000** and sees Reds face on it as he is holding his two pistols. Amber immediately turns to Red and asks why he never told her that he has a bounty let alone one that is so high, saying how the next closes one she can find isn't even worth half of what his is. Red tells her that those posters mean nothing that anyone could put a bounty on someone, they stack up to so a million people can throw in a dollar and suddenly you are hot shit. The bounty system isn't even recognizes by most governing officials, adds that its just a pissing contest. Glitch notes to Red that maybe being an asshole to everyone isn't good idea as its just painting a bigger target on him. Red tells Glitch that she ins't needed her and to go shopping or whatever it is brats do for fun as he throws some credit at her. Insulted Glitch takes the money and storms off passing Sunny who is cheering as he just broke the day's record.

### Entering Vox Alchos: Elder monk in-training

A cloaked figure walks through city gazing and admiring how so many people can come together without a set government. The stranger sees a child begging on the floor, she walks towards the child passing a fruit stand on way. She takes an orange from the stand and squats next to the child comforting him that everything will be alright as she begins peeling the orange for him. The Vendor points a knife at towards their direction and tells them that he doesn't tolerate thieves. The cloaked figure apologizes but she couldn't watch as a child starved while sitting next to a a pile of fruit. Vendor tells her that if he gave every starving person in this city free food who would have to find another vendor to give him a piece of fruit. She tells the vendor that she has no money to pay for the meal but can offer to trade something. She pulls out a golden necklace and asks if this would be acceptable for the fruit. The vendor immediately snatches the necklace and tells the woman that all debts are forgiven. An on looker tells the woman that the necklace is worth more than the entire fruit stand and he would give her 500 Credits for it. She tells the onlooker that she does not need money she just needed to repay her debt. The onlooker has why she didn't keep the necklace for herself, she reply's saying she already has a necklace, showing him her necklace. Says that this necklace is worth more to her then any other necklace out there. She then asks the vendor if she could have a few more pieces of fruit for the road, vendor still distracted just nods and tells her to take what she needs. She grabs an arm full and puts them in her sack and grabs two more and hands it to the child.

Glitch walking through the city with a bag full of devices, she exclaims how she couldn't even find this stuff when she worked for Ryozo. Glitch sees a CPU matching the Atlas' and says how this will be the perfect upgrade. Asks to buy it the vendor is ready to part with it but another vendor walks in offering the same CPU but for cheaper. The two continue to argue ask Glitch just takes the CPU saying they weren't gonna need it anyways. As she continues walking she hears a deep voice begin to call for her *"Hey you stop walking away".* Frighten Glitch continues walking away pretending she didn't hear or that they are talking to someone else. *"Don't you dare ignore us"* another voice says at this point Glitch puts her head down and starts walking faster. *"Next step you take with be your last"* says the voice, Glitch immediately stops in her tracks *"So now you hear us".* The two walk over to Glitch and turn her around, they then ask the small Bofleo from before if this is the girl. The Bofleo says yes as the hunter hands the child a credit then kicks him away.

The hunter introduces him as Quill and this is his colleague Copper King and they very told that Glitch has been seen traveling with Red. Glitch ask if the two are friends with him or something like that. Quill points his gun at Glitch's head and says that's not what he asked. At this point a large demon dog that accompanied Quill beings smelling and circling Glitch. She winces and shows visible fear of the dog as she has never seen a beast that large before. Quill laughs and ask if she is afraid of Critter, he then promises he won't bite as long as she complies that is. Quill asks again if she know Glitch and make sure no lying, he hate liars. Amber says that she is only following Red until she makes his fake credentials program and that she doesn't even like him. Copper King laughs and says to not worry nobody does in fact you should worry about the people who do like him. They then ask her where they could find him, saying that it was time for Red to finally face his destiny. Glitch says that he was at some tavern for criminals or something like that, Copper head jokes saying that all the bars here are for criminals in fact the town was criminals. Quill says how she is most likely taking about Hunter's Cove, tells Copper King to grab the girl and to head out.

Glitch pulls out the pistol and points it at the two of them,lies warning them to leave her alone she's killed before and not afraid to do it. Quill chuckles and tells the little girl to stop playing with toys and let the adults work. He then snatches the gun before she can even see him move, Quill then crushes it in his hand. Copper King tells Glitch to stop making a hassle and he will kill her if she makes them miss Red before he leaves. Glitch turns around to run away but Quill just slaps her sending her plummeting down to a lower level. Glitch lays in pain as blood begins pouring from the head. The cloak figure see that Glitch fell and approaches her asking if she is alright. Then she sees Glitch bleeding and realizes that was a stupid question. Tells Glitch to sit still, as she pulls out a pan flute and plays a melody. Her hands glow and then she presses them onto Glitch's wound healing her instantly. The stranger introduces herself as Vox Alchos and ask if there is anything else she needed. Before Glitch can respond Copper King interrupts and makes a joke that she mad a friend. The two hunters finish walking down the stairs and towards Glitch, Copper King tells Vox to not try interfere this was not her concern. Vox stood up and told Copper King that anyone being being bullied by people stronger them them was her concern. Quill told Vox that it was she was either simple or not from around her because she had no idea who she was messing with. Vox replied that the only thing she sees before her are two before who need leave Glitch alone. Glitch says he had enough of this and tells Copper King to end this as they wasted enough time here already.

Copper King points his rifle at Vox and tells her to step away. Vox stands firmly as she tells Glitch to start running, with no hesitation Glitch starts running away. Quill sighs and says how this is a waste ammo as he aims Glitch and fires but at the time Vox kick the Gun and send the laser away. Vox looks and see how huge the blast was as his blasts through two building before stopping. Copper King then pulls his trigger at Vox but she uses both her hands to send the redirect the bullets and then bends the gun's barrel. Vox does a palm strike to Copper King chest to send him flying into a stall. Critter charges at Vox but she does a swift kick launching him up followed by a second kick to launch it at Quill. Quill catches Critter and is distracted enough to allow Vox to run away into the crowd. Quill decides not to chase because he want to catch Red before his location moves. Begins leaving without helping up Copper King, Quill talks to himself why he had to bring along this moron and couldn't find a real hunter.

Vox is able to catch up to Glitch and the two of them hide in a horse stable. Glitch thanks Vox for saving her and introduces her self saying her name is Glitch. Vox grabs a piece off cloth and tells Glitch to hold still as she soaks it in a nearby bucket then proceeds to start cleaning the dried blood off Glitch. Glitch hesitates for a second but then accepts it and lets Vox continue as this was the first time in a long time anyone has been genuinely nice to her. Glitch explains her situation she is in with Red and how he is meeting someone name Moll. Vox asks why these men are after Red in the first place. Glitch says that it probably someone personnel vendetta, says that Red is such an asshole that he's probably made an enemy of everyone he's ever met. Vox asked if Red is so bad why she is traveling with him in the first place. Amber begins to give a reason but realizes she doesn't really know why since Red has shown no sign of enjoyment from Glitch. Amber finally tells Vox that she just feels lonely and wants to feel like she belongs somewhere. Vox tells Glitch that everyone belongs somewhere. Glitch continues to insult herself saying not her she has always been an outsider and that's why she has no friends. Vox says that's not true that Vox is her friend, Glitch is startled to hear this this and gets teary eyed for half a second. The two continue to talk as Vox explains how she is on Raliv to see Paradiso because of the tales of how beautiful it is. Also mentions her training at the Stratos Monastery and that's how she is able to heal Amber. Finally mentions her pilgrimage and that it's part of the process to become and Elder Monk at the monastery, Vox dedicated her pilgrimage to help does who need it. Glitch thanks Vox for telling her all this but says she has to leave to help Red because he may be in danger. Vox agrees to help saying that afterwards she can help Red by opening his heart to acceptance.

### Red versus Quill

Red is sitting at Hunter's cove still an noticing more and more eyes on him as people are starting to recognize who he is. He begins to get uneasy because of how long it's been since he's been here he doesn't know if the rules have changed. Moll tells him to settle down that he has nothing to worry about the degenerates still have some honor, Red turns around to find Moll standing behind him. The two great each other mentioning how long it's been since their last encounter. Red explains to Moll about the information he has on Silver and how he is going to Paradiso to find a trace himself, also to find Kaze's insider. Moll agrees to help mostly because she has business there as well. Moll tells Red that she has the a sand sail and enough passes to let all three Scarlet Stars into Paradiso.

Sunny comes running in and goes to Red screaming that trouble is here. Before they can get up Quill and Copper King walk into Hunter Cove and spot Red immediately, the bartender Suds tells Mad Dog to watch himself there are about hundred people here who would enjoy nothing more to collect Quill's bounty all they need is an excuse to disrupt the peace. Quill snares at Suds and says to not call him Mad Dog, Red interrupts *"Oh come one Mad Dog that's not how you get rid of a nick name, it only make people call you it more. Besides I think that you have earned the nick name it really suits you".* Copper King points his rifle at Red but Quill blocks the shot and tells him not to be hasty by the end of this Red will be coming with them without a single shot fired.

Quill and Copper sit down with Red, Moll and Sunny as the they all give the opposite side a glare. Sunny asks Cooper King how his suit is doing from last time, Copper says its better than before and his break through with Copper Mechs is so successful he has began selling them to a small rebel force. Red laughs and said that Copper King would know all about small things, referring to Copper King being a Zyph. Copper begins to call out Red but Quill interrupts saying that they are all civil here and should ask like it over drinks, it being a tavern and all. Quill orders the finest whisky and four shot glasses. They are brought over and Quill begins to pour one four the other four. Sunny calls Quill a fool and reminds him he's a robot and doesn't drink, Quill states how it is simply a formality to serve the guests. Quill pulls out a glass from his pouch and pours a drink for himself. Moll sees Critter growling at her with hatred, tells Quill to take control of his mutt before she does. Quill slams the bottle on the table and tell her that no bitch is going to talk to Critter like that. The three get uneasy as they are reminded of Quill's short temper.

Quill tells Red that he's been talking to the Brotherhood and learned that they hate Red nearly as much as he does. Red doubts it saying the Brotherhood has a legit reason Quill's is just jealous that has gone too far. Quill tells Red to shut up that he has no idea how it feels to constantly try to gain a reputation but for someone else to come along and take it. Quill says how he has worked ten times harder for everything he's own and prove to the world he isn't just some dumb angry Bofleo. Is frustrated that everything he prides in himself Red is superior at all because he was crafted to be the perfect killer because he was born a human who people accept, while Quill was a Bofleo which people feared/disgusted. Red says that Quill should consider himself lucky the Brotherhood is not an ally to have and they will simply use someone until there is no need for them then throw them away. Quill says he is lucky, lucky that he was able to find Red here. Told Red he can other come with Quill and Cooper King or they can just tell the Brotherhood where Red is hiding and let them do the heavy lifting. Either way Red's body was going to be in his ship by the end of today. Red was disappointed that Quill needed the Brotherhood to finish him off, thought Quill was skilled enough to do it. Quill assured he could do it, right here right now as he pulls out his gun and points it at Red. Suds once again interferes warning Quill of the implications of firing in Hunter's Cove. Quill turns to Suds and tells him how is just adding some flair to the conversation as he puts away the gun.

Red uses the opportunity to tamper with Quill's drink, Moll is the only one who was able to notice Red quick moves. Red finishes his drink and begins to open up the bottle again telling Quill to take his own advice and act civil. Quill picks up his drink and gulps it down, he then tells Red that he is quite calm and ready to continue. Quill feels something solid slide down his throat, he pulls out his gun again and demands Red tell him what he spiked him with. Says how he made sure to examine the drink and there was not enough liquid for a any poison to be injected without a noticeable difference to the drink. Red bursts and says that it wasn't poison but a special treat from Red. Red grins as he continues picking his nostril, Quill is frustrated extremely frustrated and yanks the bottle from Red and opens it up and begins to drink straight from the bottle. Quill begins to hallucinate immediately as this time Red as indeed spike his drink. Quill falls to the floor as he loses his balance, dropping his gun. Red tell Quill how he was right that he couldn't spike the shot so he needed the full bottle. Luckily Quill's short temper and outbursts is what Red needed to get tot eh bottle and spike it with a pill. As he pulls out the bottle of pills that Glitch bought earlier.

Copper says that Red shouldn't celebrate has they have kidnapped Red's crew referring to Glitch. Says that they have her stored on Quill's ship and in a with a few commands on his machine he can have her killed. Says to other surrender or the girl die Copper King backs away from the three as he says this. Red says he doesn't care about Glitch she is just another hacker, the only thing he will care about is that she is the only hacker who is remotely pleasant to look at. Red starts to get closer to Copper King walking over Quill's body as Critter tries to comfort his master. Critter bites Red in the leg bringing Red to the ground, Moll then double kicks Critter out the window. With the commotion Cooper King is pushes a bunch of buttons on his control panel and tell Red he better hurry to the upper docks because Glitch was about to die. Cooper then walks deeper in the bar and joins another group of bounty hunters. Red runs out of the bar to go save Glitch, Sunny follows behind excited to go shoot people.

### Battle of the Quicks

While heading to Hunter's Cove Glitch stops and tells Vox that Quill will be able to recognize her if they get close. Vox hands her cloak to Glitch so they she disguise herself, stating the two hunters don't know what Glitch looks like with a clock and what Vox looks like without one. Glitch thanks Vox but concerned as Vox if doesn't need because it seemed she was concealing her identity too. Vox assures Glitch that she was only wearing it because it made her look cool then Vox starts heading to Hunter's Cover again. Glitch is stunned for a moment because she is unsure if Vox is the right person to be teaming up with. As the two reach the bar they see the aftermath of the confrontation as Critter is escorting Quill out of the tavern. Moll is standing outside as she turns away from Quill and sees Glitch's pink hair sticking out of the cloak. Moll approaches the two girls and asks if they know Red. Glitch immediately gets defensive for it is the exact question Quill asked her before he attack her. Vox sensing Glitch's uneasiness gets in a fighting stance and tells Moll she better leave if she knows whats good for her. Moll tells Vox she doesn't feel like fighting kids, then tells Glitch her name is Moll and a old ally of Red. Glitch immediately drops her guard and tells Vox that Moll is telling the truth. Moll tells the two of the situation that transpired and how Red and Sunny left to rescue Glitch, points them to where the ship is located so they can bring back Red before he does something stupid.

Meanwhile Red and Sunny are hiding behind a shipping container as Sunny scans the area to see a Large Tauvrex standing by the Ship.They are able to recognize he was payed to watch the ship, Sunny mocks Red saying how Quill's lookout is better then Red's. Sunny recommends they simply attack the lookout and raid the simple no problems. Red tells Sunny how doing so would simply result in too much unneeded attention and warns since working with Copper King that ship may be booby trapped or have advanced defenses. Sunny asks what ideas he has, Red simply gets up walks over to the Tauvrex. Red asks if Quill returned to his ship with a pink haired girl today, Red pulls out credits offering them to the lookout. The lookout simply nods and says higher, signalling he would need a bigger bribe. Annoyed Red offers the money, the lookout tells Red that Quill came to Fool's Haven just today meet Copper King and hasn't returned since then. Red asks if the lookout knows anything about the pink hair girl, again the Tauvrex sticks his hand out expecting a bribe. Red pays the Tauvrex and simply gets a no. Sunny approaches the Tauvrex with money and asks if Copper King booby trapped the ship, lookout simply says no. This continues as Sunny and Red keeps asking dumber and dumber questions as they waste their money.

Glitch and Vox show up to the upper docks to find Red and Sunny bribing the lookout to no avail, simply getting one word answers. Glitch approaches the two and tells them that she is safe and not in harm. Vox approaches and asks who the Tauvrex is, the Tauvrex puts out his hand as Sunny pays him, The Tauvrex says he is just a janitor on break as he picks up his equipment and leaves. Glitch tells Red of how she was attacked by Quill and Copper King but was saved by Red. Red replies saying how she should consider herself look only coming out of that altercation with a bruised head saying that she just made an enemy out of Quill. Then tells her not to worry about it today though as her pills actually did something useful, as he pulls out the bottle to show her and then tells how he outsmarted Quill. Vox buts in saying how she is surprised that Glitch was not as innocent she led one. Red tells Vox of how when he first ran into Glitch she was working for a crime organization then tells Vox that her name isn't even Glitch but "Amber Flowers". Vox is silent as she ponders on what to do next, Sunny comes into the conversation to ask who the hell Vox even is. Vox gets out of her trance and introduces her as Vox Alchos Elder Monk in training and personal guide for Red, she then says how from the new info she would extend her services to Glitch.

Red brushes it off and tells her he doesn't need a guide as he begins to leave the dock. Vox grabs Red's hand and tells him that he is confused internally and that she will not leave his side until he finds inner peace. Vox then says how Glitch already offered her a role in the Scarlet Stars. Harshly Red tells Vox how Glitch isn't a Scarlet Star and even if she was she has no authority to recruit new members. Vox simply ignores this simply chalking it up to Red's internal struggle and continues holding Red's hand and tries to escort him down the stairs. Red tells Vox that she has no idea who she is messing with telling her he is a merciless killer who would not hesitate to kill her. Vox simply tells Red that would only make things more challenging but she is up for the challenge stating she is a bit of a trouble maker, staying up past curfew and saying swears.

Annoyed Red states how he is down messing around as he pulls out his revolver and aims at Vox. Vox simply sighs as she snatches the gun from Red's hand. Everyone but Vox is left in awe as nobody has ever been able to beat Red in a battle of reaction. Vox ask Sunny if she could trust him to hold the gun and not give it to Red, Sunny agrees and takes the gun. Red congratulates Sunny and being able to get the gun back and then asks for it back. Sunny tells Red how he gave his word he wouldn't give it back and then stores the gun. Red then pulls out his wrist rocket but before he can finish aiming it Vox strips him of it and hands it to Sunny. Vox is pulls Red's coat over his head to find his holster with another gun and strips him of the entire holster. Glitch then mentions there is another wrist rocket as Vox takes it as well. Vox uses the cloak as a bag and stores the weapons as she begins walking, Red is left stunned and motionless from what just happened. Vox comes back and grabs Red's hand and starts to take him to Hunter's Cove. Sunny and Glitch laugh saying how Vox is already doing a great job as a guide.