--Building a New life --Tech x Reader Bad Batch

Chapter 79 -- Found one, lost the other --

Veraxsis located the children's homes and privately contacted the government of Lothal to inform them of the situation. Veraxsis then took his personal ship, a Naboo-class similar to the one David had owned to meet with Rex and the others.. This starship was named Svoboda with an iridescent black outer hull an echo of Davids design and a partial gift to Veraxsis. The children had been afraid when initially on board, but they had steadily grown more open to the smugglers of the Onyx Monolith and didn't fuss when they were transferred and set on route for Lothal. Omega had said her goodbyes, and shared a few hugs with the other girls. She also got a salute from the red haired boy, which she returned before leaving with Veraxsis.

The Remora, and the Marauder were waiting for Veraxsis and Omega to arrive in Svoboda in the OHS2132-04 Sector on route to Lothal. It was a location with low space traffic where they could meet without being noticed by the Imperial patrols.

Before Veraxsis arrived the Marauder had joined up with the Remora and Tech, Wrecker, and Hunter had come aboard and met with Rex, Echo, Fireball and Nemec.

"You've heard they found Omega?" Rex asked, as the men came into the main commons area. When they had come into the room they saw that Echo was already seated, holding his head in his hands, Fireball was leaning against the far wall across the commons room, and Nemec was seated with a blank look on his face as if he was staring into space.

"Affirmative, looks like our smuggling connection was quite useful" Tech replied as he looked about the room taking note of the damaged armor, and tools laying about. The topic was positive but everyone could see there had been something going on. Hunter had already sensed there was something off, and that those present felt guilty, especially Echo, his emotions where firm and had only intensified since they had arrived. Byss had not been a breeze, but the traders there didn't have anything the Bad Batch had been looking for. There had been some fighting, but it had been manageable, especially compared to some of the missions the group where usually sent on.

--looks like Rex wasn't as lucky-- Hunter concluded "The Remora certainly looks worse for wear. Not to mention it looks like you guys had a fight. Did somethin happen?" Hunter asked looking to Rex for an explanation with Tech stepping up next to him.

Wrecker sat down next to Echo and put a hand on his shoulder "its alright Echo, we found her".

Echo breathed out a long breath and Rex's face fell in shame. Nemec's blank look turned to sadness and Fireball turned his face away from the group.

"Is Omega okay?" Hunter asked his voice immediately concerned. Hunter had been sure that Veraxsis mentioned she was unharmed.

"Yes Omega .. is fine." Rex quickly replied "Veraxsis found her before she got hurt. He said she might be a little defensive or nervous but shes resilient." Rex replied, his face growing sadder as he looked at Tech "its ... its not that".

Tech looked confused, not understanding what Rex could be implying. Tech opened his mouth to ask a clarifying question but he was interrupted by Echo suddenly standing and facing him from his spot "its my fault".

"What is?" Wrecker asked, looking completely confused from his seat next to Echo. Hunter was equally lost, but Echo had Tech's full attention.

"I told her to run, our radio was compromised and Crosshair was there." Echo started explaining as he stepped towards Tech. He was speaking very quickly but Tech easily realized what Echo was saying.

"You left Y/N behind" Tech said, his body becoming rigid and his eyes staring Echo down with anger. Echo's face fell and he nodded, not able to express how sorry he was.