Red And Blue

Moving Again

With everything settled, the pair decided to move to the Great Forest. WIth the help of Pickle and his magic, they managed to move the farmhouse as well. With a final hug from his Grammy, they entered Swoops and headed to the island where the cave to the Great Forest laid.

As they did, they hovered over Axle City, which looked as chaotic as ever.

"Sheesh... I don't wanna look..." Pickle shuddered.

"Cryo's trying play hero," Darington told them. "That... didn't really end well,"

"I don't even wanna know," Blaze gagged. "Swoops, can you go any faster?"

"I'll try," Swoops nodded and zoomed off.

They soon managed to pass Axle City and head over the ocean. Finally, they made it to the island.

"Made it..." Crusher sighed as they hopped off. "Thanks for the ride, Swoops."

"Anytime!" Swoops grinned as he hovered back up. "Good luck!"

"Okay, guys..." Blaze took a deep breath. "Let's go."

They headed to the nearby cave and headed inside. Pickle jumped into the slide leading down. Crusher glanced down unsurely. Blaze frowned.

"You okay?"

"Just... worried," Crusher held his stomach. "Would it be safe for me to slide with the kids?"

"Hmm... good point," Blaze nodded and held him. "Come on, let's slide together,"

"Okay... let's do it."

Crusher gave a nod. They both took a deep breath and jumped down the slide. They screamed as they slid down and jumped out into the forest.

"Is it over?" the dark blue truck gulped. "Can I look now?"

"Yes, Crusher. You can look," Blaze answered with a giggle.

Crusher opened his eyes and sighed in relief to find himself on the ground. "Phew..."

"Just as beautiful as the last time I came here," Blaze sighed, looking at the scenery.

"Hey, where's Pickle?" Crusher asked, looking around.

"Over here!"

The pair turned to see Pickle waving over to them from a field, where a group of animals were gathered around him. They drove towards him as he beamed.

"Hiya, Blaze!" the panda cheered. "Good to see you!"

"Hey there!" Blaze greeted. "It's good to see you all again!"

"Um... where's AJ?" the frog asked. "And why do you all look worried?"

"Long story, but we'll explain later," Crusher sighed. "Right now, we need to talk to Roarian, ASAP. Have you seen him?"

"Yeah!" the little rabbit nodded and pointed up. "Here he comes!"

They all looked up to see a giant flying lion flying towards them. He beamed, his sunstone sparkling under the sun as he lowered himself towards them.

"Roarian," Blaze smiled. "It's great to see you."

"Good to see you too, my friend," Roarian smiled then he turned to Crusher and Pickle. "And... these two. Good to see you both here as well,"

"Thanks!" Pickle beamed, but Crusher hid behind his best friend worriedly.

"Roarian, we need your help," Blaze went on. "Let me explain what's been happening before anyone explodes..."

"Go on, Blaze," Roarian gave a nod of understanding.

"Alright," Blaze took a deep breath. "So it all started..."

As his lover explained everything, Crusher glanced around the forest.

He felt surprisingly comfortable but also uncomfortable in the Great Forest. Comfortable because he was far from any threats of those other monster machines. Uncomfortable because of the flying lion that he once stole from.

He trusted Blaze when he said that Roarian didn't hold grudges, but he was still very worried.

"...so, please, Roarian..." Blaze concluded, his voice breaking. "We need your help. We... we don't have anywhere to turn to..."

"Of course I will help you!" Roarian assured him, wrapping a wing around the red truck comfortingly. "I do not understand why anyone would threaten you for someone you love, but rest assure that you are all safe here,"

"Thank you..." Blaze smiled in relief.

"And... Roarian?" Crusher gulped, driving forward. "I just wanna say... when I took your sunstone, I had no idea it would turn you back to statue form. Not until Blaze told me. I just... was too scared to come back and face you. I'm sorry."

"It's alright, Crusher, I forgive you," Roarian drove over and patted him on the shoulder with his wing assuringly.

"Thank you." Crusher sighed in relief and smiled up at the flying lion.

"So, you guys are planning to stay here?" Pickle asked for a confirmation.

"Yes, Pickle. We are." the duo nodded.

"Great! I can finally set the house down!" Pickle sighed in relief, raising his wand. "It's REALLY taking a toll on my wand to hold in your house,"

"Go for it, Pickle," Crusher chuckled.

Pickle grinned and let his magic release the house from inside. He looked around, unsure where to place it.

"Uh... where do you want it?"

"I know a place, right near the water in case you need it and right near the trees for shelter," Roarian offered.

"Perfect! Lead the way!" Blaze grinned.

Roarian flew up and motioned them to follow him. They followed after him through the Great Forest and found themselves somewhere near the middle, at a plain field near a lake and near the trees.

"It's amazing!" Crusher exclaimed. "Just like paradise!"

"Go ahead and set down the house, Pickle," Blaze instructed.

"Yay!" Pickle slowly set the house down, adjusting the setting to make sure he sets it well before it landed on the ground with a thud. "Perfect!"

"So... what now?" Crusher asked.

"We settle in, just like before," Blaze told him.

"Right..." Crusher nodded before feeling the kids kicking, causing him to hold his stomach. "Maybe... let's take a rest first...? The twins are kicking again,"

"Sure. Let's get inside," Blaze nodded then he turned to the flying lion. "Thanks, Roarian. We'll see you later."

"You are welcome, my friend," Roarian gave a nod and flew off into the sky.

"Welp, since your baggage is with the house already, my work here is done!" Pickle twirled his wand and kept it.

"Thanks, Pickle," Crusher smiled.

"No problem!" Pickle giggled and placed a tire on Crusher's stomach. "And you two better not cause your parents trouble!"

The pair laughed as the babies kicked in response.

"I think they understand," Crusher grinned.

"Knowing you two, however, I doubt that they would never get into trouble," Pickle chuckled and turned. "Well, I gotta go and see what other mess Cryo does to Axle City,"

"Well... good luck," Blaze sighed.

"You guys too," With that, Pickle drove off.

"Come on, Crushy," Blaze said. "Let's head in."

"Right," Crusher nodded, and they headed inside the house.