We Could Be Immortals

Families Come Together

It didn't take long for the news of Cornelius' disappearance to travel. The guy was a huge deal, being father of the future.
But the ones who seemed to truly feel the affects of it were a family in Metroville and woman in San Fransokyo. The moment they heard the news, they didn't hesitate to drop what they were doing and head to Todayland.

"Why are we visiting Aunt Franny and Uncle Cornelius?" Jack Jack asked.

He was still young and didn't fully understand the situation. All he knew was that he was unexpectedly awaken and told to grab what was essential and get in the car.

"We're gonna kick some bad guy butt." Dash replied, grinning. In turn making his younger brother grin.

"We won't be getting into action. We're just going to be there for the family." Helen said.

"But mom..." Dash started. "We're superheroes. It's our job. We have to do something."

Helen sighed. "I know. But we still have to be there for family."

"We're not even related."

Dash was still such a young baby at the time. But she had known Franny since High School and they stayed in each other's lives long after. Her, Cass and Franny were practically sisters. True they had gone their separate ways, but it didn't change the fact that they'd be friends no matter what.

"Family isn't just whose blood you share..."

Bob cleared his throat. He didn't take his eye off the road a he spoke. "Dash we've known these people since before you were born. We can't just sit and do nothing. Violet would understand."

"Of course she would. She probably already knows about it since she's spending her summer with his son."

"Oh god. Do you think Violet is alright?" Helen said panicked.

"Relax. She's suppose to be far from all that. On some island with no worries whatsoever." Bob assured.

But we all know he's wrong. Last time we checked up on her, she was preparing to investigate Cornelius' disappearance with her friends.

*

Cass had been alone when the news was brought to her. It was on the news and immediately her concerns turned to her friend. She did want to see them again, but not under these circumstances. She was hoping their next run in would be like a trip to the coffee shop and having a casual conversation, not after your friend's husband has been abducted. Then there was her nephew. Who knew what he'd be dealing with when he was with Franny's son?
Poor Wilbur must be freaking out. Of course, we all know that isn't the case with the former time traveler. He is worried, though. But they didn't know that.

Cass remembered that Wilbur had a tendency to be overdramatic. Over exaggerating was what he tended to do, having a habit of making things more out of control then they really were. But, this. How out of control could it be?

*

Reunions were usually meant to be great ways for old friends to catch up, but lately, for the three families, their reunions have been anything but. First, they met up at the showcase. It was all well, until the fire started and nearly took their kids from them. Now, one of their friends have gone missing. It wouldn't take a genius to figure out that the two recurring events were connected. That would've been too big a coincidence if it was.

Franny's wounds had been treated and she was now back home. But the worry was evident. First, she almost loses her son and now someone took her husband away. She couldn't even give the police a proper answer when they interrogated her. She had been knocked out during the whole thing. All she saw was a blast and then darkness. When she woke up, she was in the hospital and there was no sign of Cornelius. At least Wilbur was safe away from all this. She didn't doubt someone had already told him what happened, but he was far from the commotion at least. Hopefully he'd remain safe until all this blows over.

Things did get slightly better when her two dearest friends arrived to console her. But that only did so much. She knew why Helen and Cass were here. She couldn't blame them. Something big happens and they had to be there. It had been years since they met up. If it wasn't for the Robinson Showcase, they probably wouldn't have bothered coming here. Oh what was she going on about? Of course they'd be here. Just because they all moved on with their lives and drifted apart, it didn't mean they had forgotten their friendship.

"I've heard the whole "He's strong." speech." Franny told the other two females.

They had all gone to her room, while everyone else found other ways to occupy themselves. Franny was currently pacing, while Cass and Helen sat at the edge of her bed.

"And it doesn't make me any less worried. Whose husband gets taken away by a madman?"

Helen knew that feeling all too well. It was only a few years ago when Bob had been tricked and kidnapped by Buddy Pine. But despite worrying about her husband, she had been mad at him too for keeping secrets from her. She thought she could trust him. All that was in the past now, but she knew what Franny was going through. But how could she say, without revealing who she really was? She did trust the two, but she had her own family to think about as well. She wondered if Violet was having the same issue.

"What do you want us to say?" Cass asked.

"I don't know. Maybe not say anything or better, tell me where my husband is so I can go and save him."

"Do you have any idea who'd take him or would want to attack?" Helen asked.

That's just it. She didn't know anyone who'd have a dispute against her husband. No one in particular would come to mind.

"He doesn't do much to hurt anyone." Franny shook her head. "Not intentionally." she added.

"Then it has to be someone he unknowingly hurt." Helen said.

"Why is this happening?" Franny questioned, speaking to no one in particular. Just then a knock on the door was heard and Gaston came in.

"I know it's a bad time right now and we'd all prefer some good news, but someone just tried to attack the kids." he said.

"WHAT?!" all three women said in unison, causing Gaston to flinch.

"Got a call, turns out a bunch of robots attacked them." he took a quick glance at the three. "Don't worry, they're fine for the moment. At least as far as I know."

"What do you mean?" Franny glared. "Is there something you're not telling us?"

While Franny was younger than he was, the look she gave him was a look he'd seen on any mother. One of pure concern and anger. And that times three, was worse. "Okay, don't freak, but Bob and Art went over and turns out, Hiro, Violet and Wilbur weren't there." he said nervously.

All three ran passed him and went to see for themselves. It's bad enough her husband was missing, but now their kids? Whoever took them was going to pay. Unless this was some stupid idea to find his father, then Wilbur was so grounded. But she preferred that over him being kidnapped, because at least he was safe for the moment, despite walking into danger.

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AN: Sorry it took me like forever to update this story. I swear I had no idea where I was going with this chapter, but I felt I needed to add their families in somehow. Any way, enjoy!