The Bad Batch - Mini Stories

Middle of the Night (Crosshair x Hunter)

He knew he was pushing it, he had only just felt deeply for the man who cared deeply for him and told him, if he ever needed anything to just ask but this felt like pushing the borders of their relationship but it’s not like he had a choice. He had lost his home due to him being so behind on rent as he lost everything, all he had was his dog who protected him from the cold nights on Coruscant, from criminals who watched him carefully. Even though he could defend himself, he was more vulnerable than the average, so after living a week on the streets, he finally plucked up the courage to clean himself up, even if he hadn't slept for a week. He knew one thing his dog didn’t deserve this life, so he decided his dog would need a good home and one he knew of, one which held a loving family, one that he knew Diesel would survive in. 

So without hesitation, he headed up the pathway to a beautiful home with nothing but a backpack and his dog, a beautiful bullmastiff, it was a golden brown and black colour. Diesel was amazing and he had him since birth. The dog barked softly as he knocked on the door of the house which was way above his pay grade. After a few minutes, a light came on and the door opened, a brown haired man appeared only to gasp seeing the familiar dog looking up at him goofily while a small note was attached to the collar. 

“Diesel, where’s your owner?” The murmur had the dog whining while looking back as the man read the small note. 

‘Look I know this isn’t ideal but something came up. Can you watch Diesel for the next few days? He’s perfectly trained and only requires feeding twice a day, a walk or two. I know this isn’t ideal but I have a few issues to deal with and I want him safe and not at a dog shelter, I’m sorry Hunter for late notice, love you, C’

Hunter frowned seeing spots of wetness on the note, he brought the dog inside only to meet the eyes of his brother-in-law, Fives looked at him strangely. 

“What’s wrong?” Fives asked only for Diesel to appear, “Why have you got Cross’ dog?” Fives added only to rub the dog's head, the bullmastiff whimpering while scratching the door looking around for his owner. 

“I don’t know but I think something is up, there’s tear marks on this note, have a look” Hunter muttered, passing the note while wrapping arms tightly around Diesel who continued to whimper waking a certain someone from upstairs. Wrecker appeared, the bodybuilder married to Fives, he was the younger brother to Hunter who smiled at him, Diesel barked loudly whimpering. 

“Somethings not right” Fives muttered, he immediately rang his own brother, a twin he had. Echo who lived beside the place Hunter’s love interest lived in. Echo was married to Hunter and Wrecker’s youngest brother Tech, the man was an engineer and he with Echo had built their own company from the ground and lived in private accommodation in the capital. Their building was opposite Hunter’s love interest, basically boyfriend but they just didn’t have a status due to Hunter’s strict father, who hoped for a grandchild which Hunter was to provide, but Hunter wasn’t interested in women. 

“I agree” Wrecker murmured, moving to give Diesel a pat but the dog was clawing at the door. 

“Damn” Fives cursed coming into the room. 

“What is it?” Wrecker asked, watching his husband pace. 

“According to Echo, the building Crosshair lived in was knocked down about a week ago, Crosshair lost his apartment which would explain why he hasn’t been around. He was kicked out due to being in debt and in a statement that Tech managed to find, Crosshair refused to give up Diesel in order for payment. Hunter, I think he’s on the streets” Fives explained, Hunter frowned wondering why Crosshair never came to him. 

“Then let’s go find him, he’s vulnerable” Hunter spoke in a determined tone, the others nodded. Fives and Wrecker immediately grabbed their coats and boots while Hunter grabbed Diesel's lead and grabbed his own coat, having a quick change into more suitable winter weather. They had just passed the first snowfall which meant it was minus temperature outside.