Refresh: Extras

Alternate Story

This obviously isn't canon in the storyline. This is an alternate storyline in which Fresh was saved early. He is 9, Error is 11, and Geno is 13.

I remember the bright light streaming down the stairs. The man turned quickly when the door opened. He looked confused. Perhaps it was the woman?

It wasnt the woman.

"Police! Hands up and step away from the boy!"

I tried to feel relieved but all I could feel was numb. I still had the drugs in my system. The scene in front of me was a blur. And then a cop kneeled in front of me.

I gave a small whimper and tried to squirm back.

"Hey hey it's okay." He went to unchain my wrists. "I'm a cop. You're safe now."

I looked over him distrustfully and rubbed my wrists carefully. I wanted to go home. "I wanna go home..." He voice broke as tears streamed from my eyes. I tried to frantically wipe them away.

He gave me a pitiful look. "I know kiddo. I know. Do you know your name?"

"F-Fresh... Fresh Queen..." I muttered and hiccupped.

His eyebrow quirked up. "Okay Fresh. Come here. I'll carry you to the car and ill take you to the station. There I can call your mom. Is that okay?"

I nodded a little and clutched onto his shirt as he lifted me up. My body still felt stiff and cold and painful. But This hurt less than walking.

It was dark outside. The stars were glittering in the sky and there were police cars everywhere. I didn't see the man. I didn't think I'd ever see the stars again.

"I miss my mom..." I whispered.

"I know kiddo." The cop whispered setting me in the back seat of the cop car. He went to get in the front.

I dont remember falling asleep. When I woke up I heard voices outside the room. I took the time to look around the room. It was a plain room with plain walls and a door on one side. There was one window showing the sun just barely starting to come up.

I decided to tune into the voices.

"Mrs. Queen I'm so sorry to bother you this early." That was the cop from before.

"It's okay. My boys are with Asy..." That was Ma. "What is this about Officer?"

"My name is Officer Ace. I was on your sons case."

"Yes?" I could hear the discomfort in Ma's voice.

I shifted in my chair and curled up a bit with my knees to my chest. What is she going to say."

" Ma'am. I believe we found your son. He says his name is Fresh Queen. However, hes been through a lot this past year...." He went on to explain.

I covered my ears and shut my eyes. I didn't need to hear this part. I uncovered my ears soon."

"What should I do? What can I do?" Ma sounded like he was crying. I felt bad for making her cry.

"I have some suggestions. I printed out some papers for you to look at at home," there was a shuffling of paper," for now you should take him home. Get him into a better environment."

The rest of the conversation was short. Soon the door opened. My heart skipped. Hearing her voice was one thing. Seeing her made me want to cry. "Ma.."

Her eyes lit up. "Oh God. Fresh. Baby." She hurried over and scooped me up.

I winced lightly but burried my head in her shirt. "Ma!" I hiccuped and gave a small cry.

"Oh baby. Oh my baby. You're here. You're safe." She whispered kissing my head and then all over my face.

I sniffled snd wiped my eyes a little.

She gave a soft smile. "Come on baby... lets go home..."

I nodded a little and nuzzled close.

She shifted to hold me and the papers better and went to head out.

The car ride was silent. We were both tired and emotional. The sun was barely up. I didn't feel like having a conversation.

"Now Fresh... No one else knows about this yet. I wanna give you some time to rest okay."

" I'm alright.." I muttered. " I dont think i could sleep anyway..."

She looked at me through the rearview mirror a bit and sighed. "Okay..."

I started recognizing streets and houses and soon.... I saw our house. The kitchen light was on.

"That's probably Asy..." Ma muttered parking the car carefully.

I went to open up the door and step out. Everything was sore.

Ma got out and rubbed her face. She was clearly very tired. "Come on kiddo."

I clutched onto her hand and followed her. It felt nice to be home...

"I'm home Asy..." Ma called softly.

"Welcome back... what did the officer need?" Asy asked softly.

"They found Fresh..." She admitted softly.

There wad a clatter in the kitchen and Asy popped out soon. "Really!?" He gasped sharply as he saw me.

I gave a small wave. "Hi Uncle Asy..."

He walked over slowly wnd knelt down. "Hey... Wow... It's great to see you kiddo!"

There was a set of footsteps on the stairs and the next thing I knew I was knocked to the floor. "Fresh!"

I clutched onto the heap which I identified as Geno. "H-hurts!" I squeaked ot as he was squeezing to tight.

He jumped and let go getting up fast. "Im sorry. Im sorry! I just... Its you!" Geno was crying. "Fresh... youre crying!"

I touched my face and sniffled. " Its complicated..." I mumbled quietly.

Geno frowned but nodded and went to help me up. He coughed into his elbow. A spike of fear for him hit me.

There were more footsteps. I looked up and saw Error on the stairs. He looked... conflicted... and confused... and knowing. He had this look on his face... He had watched crime shows even when he wasnt supposed to. He knew the signs.

My soul twisted a bit. I knew he knew. And it scared me. I looked away from him and then something hit me. "Deccy!"

Ma jumped at the yell. She blinked snd then hummed. "I figured you'd ask that. Come on.."

Geno still hadn't let go so as I followed Ma he followed me. I stayed close as she lead me out the door and over to Deccy's house. My soul flipped a bit with nerves.

The conversation was mute to my ears as I stood there. And then he was there. He was clad in blue pjs and staring out the door with wide eyes. "Fresh..?"

I gave a nervous smile. "Hey..." I whispered.

He gasped sharply and threw his arms around me. I felt so far away from that dark basement right now.