Bad Batch's Thief

Chapter 14

It didn't take me long to get dressed and when I was finally finished, Omega was ready to go. Without so much as another word, Omega dragged me behind her, a giant grin on her face.

The kid was something else. She seemed to truly care about the Bad Batch and she seemed to really want me to see them again.

I let out a sigh as I allowed her to lead me out of the room and down the stairs. I could already tell that it was useless to try and fight her. But of course as soon as we made it down the stairs and I heard talking and laughing, I froze. Omega tried to continue to pull me behind her, but found that it was impossible to do so.

"What's wrong?" She asked as she turned and stared up at me.

"I.. I can't do this kid." I said as I looked away from her.

"Why not?" She asked with a frown.

"It's just better if I leave them to enjoy their life. I'm sure they don't want to see me." I said as I looked away from her.

"But you're wrong. Wrecker talks about you every day. They all miss you, and I know they would be thrilled to see you again." She said as she stared up at me.

They talked about me? I couldn't believe it, I couldn't believe that even now I was on their minds. They surely couldn't miss me, could they?

"What if.. they aren't happy to see me? What if they hate me for leaving?" I asked as I looked away from her.

"You'll never know unless you talk to them." She said as she sent me a smile.

Omega was something else, and I knew that she knew it too. I'd never seen someone so determined to do something, but she made it her goal to unite us.

"You know.. you're a smart kid." I said as I let out a chuckle.

"I know I am." She said with a giant grin.

I let out a sigh and shook my head as she dragged me behind her. We made it to the room and I saw the Bad Batch sitting and taking to each other. Tech was discussing something with Echo. Wrecker was eating, and Hunter was playing with a knife. I looked around and felt my heart sink as I couldn't find Crosshair.

Had Crosshair been hurt or worse had he been killed? Why wasn't he with them?

I went to say something, but felt strong arms wrap around my waist. I was pulled back against a hard chest, which caused me to let out a grunt. I quickly looked up and came face to face with Crosshair, who was staring down at me.

"I was wondering how long it would take you to show up." He said with a chuckle.

He knew I was there? How long had he been watching me and Omega talk?

"You just scared the shit out of me." I grumbled as I stared up at him.

"(Y/n)?" Hunter asked in shock.

"(Y/n)!" Wrecker exclaimed as he jumped to his feet.

He rushed towards us, but Crosshair moved me to the side, causing Wrecker to hit the door. I laughed as he fell to the ground.

"How'd you find us?" Crosshair asked as I turned in his arms.

"Well, I was on a job and... it led me here." I explained with a laugh. "Um.. could you let go of me? It's hard to breath."

"You gonna run off again?" He asked with a smirk.

"Don't know, I might." I said with a smile.

"Then I'm not lettin go." He grumbled as he laid his chin on top of my head.

I let out a sigh and closed my eyes as I laid my head on his chest.

In that moment I felt safe and I felt like I was home. I hadn't realized just how much I'd missed them, until they stood in front of me.

"I really missed you, Crossy." I whispered as I hugged him tighter.

"Missed you too, Cyar'ika." He mumbled as he kissed the top of my head.

I let out a hum as he finally let go of me, allowing Wrecker to pick me up and hug me tightly. I laughed as he spun me around.

Of course Wrecker would give me a bear hug upon seeing me again, I wouldn't expect anything else from my gentle giant.

"I missed you so much!" Wrecker exclaimed.

"I missed you too, big guy." I said as I let out a laugh.

"Let them breath, Wrecker." Tech said with a sigh.

Wrecker let out a chuckle and set me down as I dusted myself off.

"So, where have you been Cyar'ika?" Hunter asked as he crossed his arms over his chest.

"A little bit everywhere. I've.. been on the run for awhile." I said as I looked at the ground.

Hunter let out a sigh and walked up to me. I looked up and he sent me a small smile.

"It's good to have you home." He said as he pulled me into a hug.

I let out a sigh and closed my eyes as I wrapped my arms around him.

"Just so you know... we could never hate you." He whispered as he kissed the top of my head.

I wanted to cry, to let all my emotions out. But instead I pushed it all in and focused on the fact that I was home, that I had found my family again.

I let out a sigh and buried my face deeper into his shoulder.

"I still hate your shampoo." He grumbled out as I let out a laugh and shook my head.

"Seriously?" I asked as I stared up at him.

"It's just... to strong." He said as he let go of me.

"Says the guy who forgets to shower."

"One time and you won't let it go." He said as he rolled his eyes.

I let out a laugh and he smiled down at me. I turned to look at Tech and Echo, and instantly was pulled into a hug by Echo.

Echo wasn't big on hugs, but from time to time he'd put an arm around me. So I wasn't all that surprised to feel him pull me into a hug. His arm wasn't like Wreckers, it was soft and full of love and compassion.

"Never leave me alone with these four again... they nearly got me killed." He grumbled out.

"I'll do my best not to leave." I said as I hugged him.

After a couple seconds we pulled apart and I turned to look at Tech, who I wasn't expecting to pull me into his arms and hug me tightly. I let out a yelp as I buried my face in his chest. My hands gripped onto his chest as he wrapped his arms around me, crushing me to his chest.

"I'm sorry... we should have looked for you." Tech whispered as he closed his eyes.

I think out of all of them, I missed Tech the most. Simply because I spent the most time with him, I was like Tech's shadow, when we were fighting together. Use to Hunter always put us together, saying that Tech and I worked better together and in that moment as I hugged him, I knew it was the truth.

But I also knew that all of the boy were special to me, I couldn't live without every single one of them and I knew that I wouldn't be going anywhere, I was home and nothing could tear me away from them.