Take-Over: A BFB/TPOT AU

Chapter 23: Overcoming Now

Team: A Better Name Than That

Golf ball and 8-ball argue about Grassy.

"Admit it, you did something that caused that!"

8-ball pointed towards Grassy's room, who was unconscious right now due to an injury. Golf Ball was silent and shifting her feet uncomfortably. This only angered 8-ball even more, but he calmed himself. He asked her again, and it took a little while, but she responded. 

"It was an accident. I didn't know he was behind me at the time."

"A ha! So, you DID do something."

8-ball was starting to feel better, Golf Ball was responsible for this, and he wanted to know how. Before he could ask though, Golf Ball started saying what happened. 

"I was in the middle of creating this invention that could teleport us farther than the sphere could. Since it could only travel inside the dome, I thought I could make one based on that, but go even farther. When he was inside, I was in the middle of welding two important pieces together, and then he appeared beside me. I didn't know who it was at the time, so I... I threw a wrench at him."

"Wha-"

8-ball's enjoyment immediately faded. Golf Ball threw a wrench at him?! No wonder he looked like he was going to pass away! He went from shocked to angry again, and said,

"Why did you throw a wrench? Did you expect an enemy to just waltz right in without us noticing? We're not dumb GB."

"Well, you DO spend all of your time in your own room, so if I yelled for help, you probably wouldn't hear."

"What about Tennis Ball? Would HE let somebody in?"

"You never know what could happen. Maybe the other teams have a ball like ours that can teleport. You always have to be prepared 8-ball."

"You're acting like that justifies hitting Grassy in the face with a wrench!"

"Calm down 8-ball! You've been very emotional lately, calm yourself down."

"How can I?! Half of our team is dead, Grassy is very injured, and you're probably the root of it all!"

"Ok, now THAT is too far! I never-"

"The surprise attack that Free Food launched. Weren't you arguing with Blocky and Basketball on what to do? And we couldn't hear them coming due to it."

"But that ALSO included Basketball and-"

"But YOU were the one that opposed the plan when everybody was fine with it. So technically, YOU caused the argument."

"But I-I helped everyone regroup!"

"And how many of us were left when we did? Robot Flower, TV, and Blocky were all considered gone! Oh, and don't forget that Blocky was seen as alive, but you just HAD to be like, 'Oh, we aren't prepared, he'll be fine until next morning.' How did THAT turn out, HUH GB?!"

8-ball huffed and panted. He had never expected to feel so angry before, but if he did, he had always expected that it was because of Golf Ball. He glared at her; she was speechless. She didn't have any words to retaliate, but 8-ball wasn't done.

"You had no control over Basketball's death, but maybe Grassy's!"

"Grassy is perfectly fine-"

"Oh really? How long will that last? You know he won't be the same when he wakes up."

Golf Ball didn't say anything, because 8-ball was right. However, he also is wrong.

"Listen, do you think I had any control of Free Food coming over here?"

"No, but-"

"How about everybody dying from splitting up? I didn't want them to, and I didn't tell them to be hunted down."

"Still! If you never-"

"The wrench at Grassy was purely out of reflex and self-defense, and if you were me, wouldn't you do the same?"

8-ball scowled at her, and Golf ball just sighed. She walked away from him and looked down at the floor. She didn't know it was Grassy, it was purely her reflexes! In fact, maybe it was Grassy's fault for walking in there without saying a warning. She kept thinking this while she went back to inventing, the place where she would be alone and herself.

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Team: Ice Cube

With everyone grieving, Barf Bag took charge. 

Barf Bag called everybody into the living room after lunch. She was the only one keeping everybody in line at this point. Everyone was still scarred from what happened with Gelatin and were pretty reclusive with one another. She didn't like this; she enjoyed the conversations, the jokes, and the fun they had. So, she had a plan. 

"Hey guys, I know what happened is really rough for us, but we can make it! Plus, we should have a little fun to lift our spirits. Let's play a game!"

This piqued their interests, but it didn't really change anything. Firey Jr. said,

"Barf Bag, this isn't going to make us feel better. The game will just be awkward and weird."

"Come on Junior! You don't know that! It might be very entertaining."

Barf Bag didn't lose her optimism, but Naily just felt more unsure. How could she be so cheerful? After what they saw? Gelatin had acted and changed into a different person and attacked their team! Well, at least Bomby got him out of here. She looked up at him and was surprised to see his reaction. He seemed to be trying to keep a bored face, but it was clear that he was excited about this game idea. This also helped Naily make her final decision. She looked confidently at Barf Bag, and Barf Bag returned her look. 

"Ok everyone! Who's ready for a little game of Charades?"

Time skips to halfway in their game~

"Uh, a tree?"

"No, that's obviously a Snowman!"

It was Donut's turn, and he was acting as a scarecrow. Naily and Firey Jr. were arguing about what it could be, which was normal. Overall, he felt a little better. In fact, he was starting to smile a little from how happy everybody was. Maybe Barf Bag's idea would work, after all, things looked well. He looked at everyone. Besides Naily and Firey Jr., they all seemed to be having fun. Bomby and Barf Bag looked at the two with amusement, while Spongy seemed to be thinking on what it could be. 

"Is it a scarecrow?"

Spongy closed his eyes in case of denial, but to his surprise, Donut nodded and went in his spot. Spongy was happy, and joyfully walked in front of everyone. Barf Bag opened the bag and Spongy put his foot inside. He got a slip of paper that read, Bird. Nervousness hit him like a concrete floor. How was he supposed to act as a bird? Maybe he could jump in the air? He did that and stopped after a little while. He looked at his teammates and saw their looks of confusion. He got even more nervous and didn't move. 

"Y'know, you can just get another one."

Firey Jr. got the bag and threw it to Spongy. Spongy looked relieved, and immediately opened the bag after he caught it. This time it read A Statue. Glad about this easy act, he faced everyone with eyes closed and stood still. Everyone guessed, but they didn't seem to get it still. Did he do a bad job? "No, they just didn't think about it yet," he assured himself. Finally, a voice spoke out that said,

"Uhm, a statue?"

He opened his eyes in surprise, he thought that nobody would be able to get it. He gave a look at who said it. Bomby was eating a banana with an unsure look and shoulders raised. Spongy gave him a nod and he quickly took his spot. Man, this game was more fun than he thought, they should do this all the time! All of the team continued to play the game, and they slept peacefully for the night. Overall, this was a breath of fresh air for them.

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