Rifts

Part 8~Abs Dimension

Looking around the world, Star gaped. It wasn't special, primarily covered in dark forests and harsh marshlands, but there was a cute tavern up the road.

"Now remember, Star, this is Hekapoo's land. We need to be tactful," Solar told her as she nodded.

"I got it, Solar- wait, Solar?!" Star stared in shock. Solar was no longer a small boy but rather a full-grown man. His figure had grown too, his hair longer and draping down his shoulders.

"First time, Stary? Don't worry, you'll get used to it," Moc interrupted from their dragon cycle. Just like Solar, they had grown up, tall and muscular. Their hair was also longer, instead of being shaved on half their head and flipped over.

"Woah," Star stared between the figures. "Abs dimension applies to you too."

Moc and Solar shared a confused look as they shrugged. Flameo and Nachos landed on the ground, letting Moc and Solar off.

"Tom! Why didn't you tell me that Moc and Solar grew up in the abs dimension?!" Star grabbed Tom, shaking his wildly as Tom coughed awkwardly.

"I didn't know, and did you just say abs dimension?"

Star groaned, turning Tom's head to look at Solar's figure. "Abs dimension."

Tom blushed heavily as he pushed Star off him. "Stop saying that!"

Star shrugged, skipping after Moc and Solar. The duo entered the tavern, taking a deep breath and approaching Hekapoo. "Hey, H-Poo. How's everything been?"

Hekapoo raised her eyebrow, glancing between the duo, Star and Tom. "What? Is Marco too good to come to apologise himself for lying to me and attacking me?"

Star slid in front of Moc and Solar with a grin. "I'm so sorry about that. He wanted to be here, but Janna borrowed his scissors."

Hekapoo paused, putting down her drink. "She did what now?"

"Janna borrowed Marco's scissors?"

"Well, I have no idea who that is but good luck to her." Hekapoo resumed her drink as Star blinked, about to question it when Solar pushed her away and towards Tom.

"Listen H-Poo. We've come to make it up to you. What can we do to make this better?"

Hekapoo grinned. "Well, there is one thing." She smirked as Moc and Solar gulped. They knew that look. "Follow me."

"We're going to die," Moc muttered as Solar nodded.

"Probably." Grabbing Tom and Star, Solar pushed them along the room.

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Flying through the portal, Star sighed. "Goodbye, abs. I barely knew you."

"Stop that," Moc and Solar said simultaneously, making her sigh. "You doing okay, Tom."

Tom was not doing alright. He kept glancing between Hekapoo and Solar, being less than happy as he grumbled angrily. "I was going to nap today, but no, I had to be summoned."

Solar chuckled, motioning for Star to fly him closer. The second they were side by side, Solar waved his hand in front of Tom. "Hey, how about after this, we go to the Skull Blood Basement. I know you love it."

Tom let out a sigh, a small smile on his face. "Yeah, I would like that."

"Look alive, minions, we're here." Hekapoo lowered her dragon cycle, landing before the river of golden liquid."

Star narrowed her eyes, climbing off Nachos' back. "That... That looks familiar."

"Yeah, so dump this stuff in that bucket but don't touch it with your hands. I will not be dealing with any memory loss." Hekapoo pointed the finger at Moc for a little longer than any other as they sighed.