two siblings, one together

The remeeting

"Thanks to you mateys getting the fuel, we managed to dock here. I wish you the best of luck on your future endeavors!" Budgy said. "Uh-huh- luck- okay-" Cerena nodded. "Yeah, well, I don't think 'luck' is going to stop that tiger. Looks like he's already here." Willow said. "Alright, let's find a way to the surface. Whatever's going on up there doesn't sound like fun... I'll go first if you've got a carrot to convince me with!" Pony said. Cerena sighed. "If anyone would like to come with us, you can do so because my brother won't leave me alone even if I'm with Pony!" Cerena said as Austin rolled his eyes. "It'S sO yOu DoN't DiE aGaIn, MaRiE." Austin said. "Your overprotective, you know that?" Cerena said to Austin.

While the three were trying to find a way to get to the surface, something tried to attack Austin as he tried to attack Markus only for Markus to...teleport?! "wHaT tHe.." Austin tried to make sense of what happened before- "What in the world is THAT?! Stay away from them, you thing!" Pony yelled at Markus as they got into a fight before Markus teleported away. Pony sat down on the ground. "Ouch... I think... I think I'm gonna rest for a little..." Pony said. After a while of avoiding Markus, the two saw someone..

"HEY! WAIT UP!" Cerena yelled as Tigry looked at the two. "What's your name??" Cerena asked. "I'm Tigry. I remember your face. Back at the refinery and factory. You stopped Willow and your friend saved the others." Tigry said. "Well...I...I heard your voice back at the refinery when..." Cerena cut herself off, not wanting to bring up what happened after she escaped the refinery. "I guess I owe you an apology. Sorry for trying to hunt you and your friend. I was just doing what I was told rather than thinking for myself." Tigry said. "I'm Cerena -or Marie, whatever-, and this-" Cerena points to Austin. "-is my brother, Austin. I think Cb knows how you feel. As Doggy once said, sometimes we do things because we have to, not because we want to." Cerena said. "So, what are you two doing here?" Tigry asked. "We're looking for the cure to save our friend!" Cerena said. "She's... she's not here with you, is she?" Tigry asked. "Who?? Willow?" Cerena asked before Austin sighed. "WiLlOw Is HeLpInG uS fInD tHe CuRe." He said. "Oh no... you're both on the wrong side. She's using you two to get to it before me. Isn't it obvious?" Tigry said as he points to Cerena "You of all people should know this, She's not the type to change. She's putting up a show for her own selfish reasons." Tigry added. "Well how come you want the cure so bad, eh?" Cerena asked. "To save an old friend of mine. Just like you two. If you both join me, I'll help get your friend back." Tigry offered. "Hmmmm...we don't know you too well...you could be lying to us..." Cerena said. "Or YoUr JuSt LiKe HeNrY." Austin chimed in. Tigry then sighed. "My offer still stands. I'll see you two around." Tigry said as he leaves. Pony managed to catch up to the two. "Hey Cerena, hey whatever your name is. What'd I miss?" Pony asked. "Tigry, the tiger we're after. He's looking for the cure too. For his friend." Cerena said. "He offered to help us if we ditch Willow." She added. "I'd take that offer in a heartbeat. Think I can catch up?" Pony said. "Wh- Pony! I still want to give her a chance! You need to trust her if you want her to trust us!" Cerena said. Pony sighed. "I'm only doing it for Zizzy. I can't look at her sisters without thinking of her." Pony said. "None of us can. Well, expect for my brother but still. We're gonna save her, Pony. Let's get the others and bring them to the surface." Cerena said. The group soon went to the surface before Cerena got scared of a robot pig. "AAAAAAAAAA-" "Oy, nothing to be worried about! It's not one with a chainsaw, so consider yourself lucky!" A voice called out, cutting of Cerena's screaming. "Quick, get inside! It's not safe out here, though you probably already knew that!" The voice added as the group headed inside. Kona noticed Mimi. "Mimi, is that you? My gosh, it's been years! How've you been?" Kona asked. "It's great to see you too! But, well... I don't think any of us have been well, given the circumstances." Mimi said. "Yeah, I guess you're right." Kona said. Cerena looked at Austin then back at Mimi and Kona before deciding to ask Austin something. "Do- do they know each other?" She asked. "mAyBe ThEy WoRkEd ToGeThEr SoMeWhErE." Austin suggested to Cerena. "...Maybe..." She looked away a bit. "Oh! Introductions! How could I forget? I am Kona, inventor of The Safety Mall Droid. The one without the chainsaw, that is." Kona said. "This one here is my personal assistant. His name is Robby." Kona added as Robby waved to the group. "He's adorable!!" Zuzy said. "You find robots adorable? What's wrong with you?" Georgie asked. "Now, however, I've found a passion for something far more fascinating than engineering; studying these infected creatures!" Kona said. "No offense to my previous interests, of course, but my goodness these things are so interesting." Kona added. "Mind filling us in on what's going on?" Mimi asked. "Yes- please- we have to know-" Cerena agreed. "The military has evacuated everyone further north. A bunch of the infected just suddenly... appeared, so they started bombing the place. Seems like the infected are getting smarter, or something. I think the army is working on a cure. Is that why you're here?" Kona asked. Cerena, of course, nodded. "As much as I'd love to say we came here to visit, that's why we've come." Mimi said. "Wait, why are you here?" Georgie asked. "I have...to know..." Cerena said. "You think they're gonna take me away from my research? HA! In their dreams! I'm gonna be staying here for as long as I can. But, Robby and I may be able to help you out." Kona said. "Yeah? You and that tin can of yours?" Willow asked. "You bet! The tin can is probably more capable than you, too. It can't get infected." Kona said. "I'm...pretty sure my brother can't get infected either...?" Cerena guessed. "iF iT's AnYwHeRe BuT tHe HeAd." Austin corrected. "You can use the exit to my lab downstairs. Robby will accompany you, as it's not too safe." Kona said. "In fact, it's probably even more dangerous than outside! Nah, I'm just pulling your leg. I think." Kona added. "Got it." Cerena nodded. "Keep 'em safe, Robby!" Kona said to Robby before looking at Mimi.

"Oh, and Mimi, it's great to see you again. There's a portable radio in the lab; take it with you. I'll call you if I hear any news. Good luck!"