AAOOOSC! #10

Chapter 14: "Right, Tutu?"

Later on in the GHP Headquarters, the GHP are continuing the search for the location of Patrick and Toews. Antti is once again typing on his massive computer with many windows popping up on the enormous screen, but leading him to nowhere. Ari is floating next to him, advising him to the best of its ability.

At the table, Sidney, Jonathan, and Pekka are sitting next to each other, looking at the iPad Sidney is holding. The device is showing a livestream of this time Nathan and Jonas out in a different area of Chicago.

"Thanks for going out a second time, taking my place," Jonathan tells Jonas.

Nathan and Jonas are walking in the early evening in a mellow, residential part of Chicago.

"Yup-a-doo-da!" Jonas stuffs some chips into his mouth.

"Is Tatu doing fine?" Pekka asks with some worry.

Nathan chuckles. "No worries, your little robot's doing alright. Right, Tutu?"

"Tatu," Pekka corrects flatly.

Some squeaking sounds is heard from the other side of the connection.

"Okay, at least he's fine." Pekka leans back in his black leather-covered chair with ease.

"Any signs of Patrick and Jonathan yet?" Sidney asks, peering down at the screen.

The two in Chicago scan their surroundings for a few moments, then turn back to face the three in Ottawa.

"Nope," Jonas says with a shrug. He eats more chips.

"Nothing yet-- They're hiding good!"

"They sure are!" Sidney agrees to Nathan's comment.

"And they better stop it," Jonny adds in with a roll of his eyes.

Suddenly, the harsh sounds of the front doors opening is heard, being followed by rushed footsteps.

"I got Kane!" a familiar voice booms from the hallway the entrance is concealed by. "I got him!"

Pekka immediately stands up, gaping at the hallway. "Carter?"

Carter sprints into view, emerging from the hallway, then halts; he pants, looking out of breath. In his arms is Patrick, who does not look any better than before.

"Patrick!" Sidney drops the iPad onto the table, jumps out from the chair, and runs toward Patrick.

Antti spins around in his chair, spotting Patrick. "Oh, Patrick, there you are!"

"Guys...," Patrick says weakly as the four men crowd around him.

Antti gazes down at him with wide, concerned eyes. "Oh my, what happened to you? You don't look well--" He turns to Jonny. "Jonathan, carry him to the hospital wing, please."

Jonathan stuffs his arms underneath Patrick, lifts him up, and exits the room with him.

Ari flies up to Antti and projects on its screen: Aion tarkistaa ylös Patrick nähdä, jos hän on kunnossa. (I'll check up on Patrick to see if he is okay.)

Antti nods his head. "Erittäin hyvin-- Mennä." (Very well-- Go.)

Ari buzzes off, exiting the room.

Now it's the GHP and the ninja.

"Um..." Carter undoes his mouth covering, letting the cloth slip down his neck. "It's me," he tells them with an embarrassed tone.

"You look awfully familiar," Antti starts off. "Who are you, exactly?"

"I'm Carter...Hutton, I'm the backup goalie of the Preds--"