Little Daisy (Digging)

(Rocky's POV)

I must say that Ms. Pepper has been acting like a flapper lately. What with her new clothing choices, I saw her in when I accidentally walked in on her, only to be met with her fists of fury. I thought about what was with those undergarments in the first place. Could it be from the influence of the human's past she wishes to try. Just wish his misplaced anger was not put on me because now, she set her firey eyes deep within my soul in the car on the way to work. I wish Freckle was here, but he called to say he was sick. When we pulled up, she grabbed her bag in an angry manner.

Ivy-Tell a soul of what you walked in on, I'll use a crowbar next time. 

Rocky-Yes, Ma'am.

She got out of the car and when we walked into the Little Daisy, Zib was at a table looking at us.

Zib-Morning... Ms. M wants to see you, Ivy.

Ivy-Oh, I got something for the little guy! Hey, can I get a water before I go?!

Ms. Pepper looked very chipper now, but then Zib motioned me over to him while drinking out of a flask.

Zib-Hey, what's with that... you know what, you and you're crew brought in.

Rocky-Oh, the young lad? He is fine, he almost got us killed twice in one job. Both of which were more from the universe.

Zib-Ms. M did look pretty mad.

Rocky-Yeah, but it was all the luck of the dice. Night on the job, explosions, laughter, getaway drivers, search and rescue. Even Wick was there.

Zib-Hesh. I would not want to be in his shoes... Do you trust that creature?

Rocky-Why do you ask? Creature or no, thou is still a little kiddie.

Zib-Because we got a special job tonight.

(Ivy's POV)

I walked in on Ms. M getting (Y/N) dressed in some of his normal clothes with a toy in his hand. He didn't really look happy, so I asked what was going on. Looks like (Y/N) has been feeling coupled up in here, but we can't let him out with Marigold out there actively looking for him. I sat down, and Ms. M told me my job for the night with (Y/N) and it was to stay in the car with him.

Ivy-Stay in the car? Where are we going?

(Timeskip To Night)

We were back at the junkyard where we found (Y/N) in the first place. (Y/N) was scared of the dark and some stares some of the boys gave us while they had shovels. Wick also had to stay 10 feet away from (Y/N) while we walked and followed (Y/N)'s directions. It is just took a while in the junkyard, but it seems like he knows where he is going now.

(Y/N)-Whimper.

Mitzi-Awwww. Ivy, let me see him for a while. ~

I gave (Y/N) to Ms. M, and she wrapped him in her jacket to keep him warm while smothering him in her jacket. We were on a trial until we saw an old-looking tunnel that caved in.

Mitzi-Is this the place?

(Y/N)-Yes... I think everything is broken inside though.

Mitzi-We'll see about that... Oh, boys. Ivy, we are farther than I thought. Just find a place close by for now to sit and rest.

She gave me (Y/N) and I went to sit under a tree with him while the others got to work. (Y/N) didn't bring his tablet because I think he doesn't want to play, so I just rested with him while we watched the boys work.

(Timeskip 4 Hours)

(Wick's POV)

I usually have someone else do these inspections to reopen a mine from a cave-in, but Mitzi was still angry with me. She made that much clear. We managed to make it stable enough to go in if we were a rescue team, but I wanted more temporary support beams up and more rubble cleared out before we went in. Once that was established, we all went in, but Rocky and Freckle were told to wait outside with Ivy and (Y/N) with orders to shoot on sight if anyone came too close or looked rather hostile. When we shined flashlights at an odd-looking door to a room, I felt nervous.

Wick-P-Perhaps you should take the lead, Viktor.

Viktor-Grunt.

He went in first, so we followed him in to see if this place belonged in the future, even if it was destroyed.

Zib-You know, when I took this job, loading boxes, playing on stage, and possible shootouts were in the job description.

Wick-Well, everything seems to be broken and out of order, so shall we take out leave?

Mitzi-Wick, we just got here. Grab anything that looks useful that you can carry then we can come back for whatever is left.

I had a bad feeling a monster or something was going to pop out or something... That's when I saw something...

Wick-AAAAAHHHHHHH!!!

The world went dark as I fell to the ground.

(Mitzi's POV)

Wick screaming made us all jump out of our skins. We looked to see what scared him so much and it was just two skeletons in some kind of machine that looked completely broken... Honestly, Wick is turning into such a pill.

Mitzi-As you were boys. We'll pick up Wick on our way out.

Zib and Viktor went about their business and I looked at the skeletons that were most likely (Y/N)'s parents. I used the flashlight to poke around them a little and thought these could be worth a lot of money. I just don't want to touch a real skeleton and then bring it out for (Y/N) to see. That's when I saw a picture on the ground to see them as some scientists or something. Everything in the background looked very snazzy and glowy while in color, but when I saw another picture of the parents holding (Y/N) while at somewhere like an amusement park or something... I didn't like it, so I just took the boring-looking one. I gave the skeletons one last look.

Mitzi-Thanks for the Sweet baby. I'm sure the money we get will be worth a lot. ~

I went back to searching for anything (Y/N) would love as well as things we can use. I was hoping for weapons, explosives, or chemical weapons that I hear about on the papers or in some fancy story... All we found was rusted guns, expired canned food, broken junk, a few toys that looked filthy and weird looking gizmos that were not able to do anything.

Mitzi-This is a place of future past, and you mean to tell me, only (Y/N) made it through? Check that machine thingy that is empty.

Zib-Where do we start? I don't even know half of the things I'm looking at in here.

Viktor-Seems like... witchcraft. Best left, untouched and out of order.

Mitzi-Sigh... So much for weapons to wipe out Marigold... Well, I got a picture, we'll melt down all the rusty and decayed weapons for more metal, we can contact a scientist, and sell the skeletons later. Let's just get out of here... Viktor, bring Wick.

We carefully made it outside and I will send someone to carefully pick up the skeletons tomorrow. When I made it outside, I saw the trio sleeping next to a fire, and (Y/N) was still up. It should be around 3 or 4 o'clock in the morning.

Mitzi-Sweet thing, what are you doing up?

(Y/N)-I woke up. I... had a bad dream.

Mitzi-Awwwww. ~

I went to pick him up, but he saw the picture I was carrying of his parents which made him look even more sad. I know, I shouldn't feel like this, and this is just a very well-taken picture, but... I held (Y/N) in one arm, tucked him under my fur coat, let him hold the picture, then gave him love in affect. It made me feel like I won my baby from them while they could only watch, but it wouldn't be the first time I felt like a painting was alive.

Mitzi's mind-Atlas... We could have been a happy family. ~

Mitzi-Come on, let's get you home to a real bed. I think you deserve to sleep in with me.

(Serafine's POV)

We were told not to go after the saps at Lackadaisy after our boss found out about our scuffle with them. I barely paid attention and it sounded like he was dragging his tongue on the floor. Nico and I know what she has and I want that I want that kid as our trophy. Our mates even say they miss looking at him. Bottom line...

Serafine's mind-You don't steal from me.

Lackadaisy should be pretty angry still... More so, Mitzi. This did give me an idea to frame Lackadaisy, take the kiddo back, and when the power vacuum comes up, it'll be ours for the taking.

Serafine's mind-One car, plus one bomb... equals little Sweet chunks. ~

Mr. Sweet-If that's all, get out of here. I'll have a few errands for you to run tomorrow.

Serafine-Of course, Boss. ~