PSY (It's Been A While) (Patreon)

((Y/N)'s POV)

It happened again! I lost more friends, I have no idea where I am, and I'm not even close to getting home! This is all just so frustrating! Nothing was going to stop and this might happen again, but what if this means I am getting farther and farther away from home?! I screamed again while holding my head after hating this so much. Nothing made sense and my breathing was getting faster. I think I felt someone grabbing me, but my face was on my knees and my vision was getting blurry when my ears were ringing. It almost felt like I was getting lighter and lighter, but then... something fuzzy rubbed against me. It was also crawling on me and rubbed against my head until it was taken off. I finally looked to see what was touching me and wiped my eyes when my breathing got slower and easier.

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My ears were still ringing and it was hard to hear what they were saying... She helped me out of the corner and showed me some kind of fuzzy alien... I got to hold it. It snuggled into me and I liked it, so I held it a little tighter, but not enough to crush it. I got taken to a room with a circle-like couch and helped to sit down. I could hear, but I couldn't pay attention until now.

???-Hey, you with me now?

(Y/N)-Oh, yes.

???-Good... Now, that you aren't having a panic attack, I'm going to check the cameras to see how you got in here.

I felt like I was in trouble while she checked right in front of me, but I wanted to tell her everything myself.

(Y/N)-Ilostmyhomeinaportalaccidentandmetnewfriends,butmoreportalskeptoncomingfromcontrollersand-!

???-Stop!... Talk... Slowly. Deep breaths, ok?

(Angela's POV)

I have no idea what species he even is, but it's clear that he's a scared child. While he took his deep breaths the only thing I saw on the footage was him flying through a portal and into the wall I found him at. It's like he just popped out of nowhere.

Angela-Ok, let's start with names. My name is Angela and I am the genetic researcher of this place... Who and what species are you?

(Y/N)-*Sniffle* (Y-Y/N)... and I'm a human.

I never heard of humans before, but then he started to tell me his story but had to stop near the beginning because he was just not ready to talk yet. I had the proto-pet comfort him some more and he soon looked at me with a little bit of a sad look. It's clear to me that he didn't break in here on purpose and he was confused and scared.

Angela-You sound like a nice boy. You even made some new friends. You wanna tell me their names and maybe I can help find your friends and family.

(Y/N)-Carmelita, Tess, Ashelin, Keira, and Rivet... I just call Mommy and Daddy, Mommy and Daddy.

Angela-... Rivet?... White fur, shorter than me, big ears, and is a great fighter?

(Y/N)-You know Rivet?

Angela-Long story short, we were a team for a little bit once upon a time. I haven't heard from her in years.

(Y/N)-You fight bad guys too?

Angela-Bad guys, evil robots, corrupted experiments, aliens, and a big selfish baby.

(Y/N) looked at me in awe and he wanted me to talk about when I fought with Rivet when it was just a jailbreak and we went our separate ways. He even got snuggled up to me while holding the proto-pet too and he looked cute. Like he wasn't scared anymore which shows he is emotionally strong or easily distracted. Either way, I kept story time going while I called for help to locate anyone to help me with (Y/N), like Rivet. She's just going to be hard to track down.

Angela-Ok, we're going to put story time on hold for a bit, but here, watch some T.V. while I call someone to help me find Rivet.

He looked happy, but then got scared while looking around for something before he made a small fort out of pillows for himself. I shrugged it off and left the room... In truth, there was nobody I could call in 'this dimension' to find her, so I was going to need the only thing that would help me get anywhere closer to Rivet... The Dimensionator.

Angela-Ok... How am I going to find it?

((Y/N)'s POV)

I held the fluffy animal while I had pillows protecting me from controllers and watched T.V., but I didn't see anything like Netflix or HULU. I went on something called 'recordings' to see what Angela watches and some of these are just commercials for 'Mega Corp.' and they were kind of boring, but then I went really far down to see one called 'Captain Qwark'. I clicked on it and I saw a superhero that looked really strong.

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I kept on watching it this guy was a hero who did a lot of hero stuff and the T.V. said he was the best hero in the galaxy.

(Y/N)-Captain Qwark... Cool!

I watched more and more about Captain Qwark and thought about me fighting bad guys, so I stopped watching to try and play while Angela was looking for Rivet. The alien was watching me trying to copy Captain Qwark's moves, but I could not even lift the small table. I tried some other things, but then I saw Angela smiling at me through the door.

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Angela-*Giggles* Having fun? ~

I felt a little embarrassed from her seeing me trying to copy the show, but she looked at the T.V. and rolled her eyes a little.

(Angela's POV)

The schematics of The Dimensionator were actually easy to get, but making it with our equipment will take resources and we need a power source that's super hard to find and expensive. Not to mention dangerous, so even if I found a seller, I can't simply buy it. I came here to get (Y/N) to come with me and someone else wanted to talk to him, but I waited a while to watch him play. He was adorable.

Angela-Come on, Kiddo. We need to get something and meet someone to help us find Rivet.

He looked excited and brought the proto-pet with him when he ran up to me to hug my legs... I rubbed his head and he smiled brightly.

Angela's mind-So cute. ~

We got to my ship and when we did, the person who was going to help us was still on screen and saw (Y/N) by my side.

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Sasha-Well, hello there.

(Y/N)-Hi!

(Rivet's POV)

*BOOM*

... The Morts are all gone and it serves them right for betraying me, but (Y/N) is not here. No surprise they tried to get rid of the evidence. The hardest part was even getting my revenge, it was so hard because they cared for me until they stabbed me in the back. With no idea where they put him, I needed some outside help and I had a good idea... Savalli. Maybe the monks can help track him down. I got into my ship and rushed off to find (Y/N) as soon as possible.

Rivet-Hang on. I'm coming.

I landed the ship on the planet after the flight and got out to look for the monks. I soon found the village and a few monks were in it.

Monk-Hello, traveller. What brings you here?

Rivet-Please... I lost my baby and I have nowhere else to turn to for help. I tried everything!

Monk-Ah, the parent's worst nightmare.

Rivet-So you'll help me?!

Monk-We wish we could, but we can not.

Rivet-Then what about this?

I reached behind me and showed him the thing I found when (Y/N) went missing.

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Rivet-I found it when my baby went missing.

He took a look at it and looked out into the distance to show me a giant walking building that he called, 'The Archives'. There will be someone there who can help me if this thing really is the key to finding my baby. He even gave me a pair of rocket boots to help me get up there with instructions.

Rivet's mind-Ok. It can't be that hard.

(Timeskip 1 Hour)

I finally made it, but I was a little annoyed from how complicated they had to make getting up to a walking building. I get why, but I don't have any time to waste. I just took a deep breath before walking inside.

Rivet-Hello!... Anyone here?!

Soon, I saw someone come out and... it was a small robot.

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???-Um, hello.

Rivet-Hey... I need some help finding my baby. What can you tell me about this?

(Sasha's POV)

(Y/N)-*Giggles*. ~

From what Angela told me, this 'human' has been through a lot and is trying to get home, but he just seems so happy. It was addicting to watch a new species cutely play with Angela while we spoke and he even tried to touch the screen I was on for him.

Sasha-Little One, what are you doing?

(Y/N)-You look so fluffy and pretty... Are we coming to see you?

I felt a little frustrated by this, but I kept my composure.

Sasha-Yes, you are coming here. You are getting close now. I am just having a bit of trouble justifying the use of something Angela needs.

Angela-I know what this crystal can do, but we really need it.

This is risky and still technically experimental which not just anyone could do. This kid also looked hopeful and I hate to crush his hope of getting home or getting to his friend... I just need to keep a close eye on this. When they landed and hung up, I went to the hanger bay to met them half-way and when I saw them, (Y/N) was on Angela's shoulder and playing with her hair.

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When we got close enough to each other, (Y/N) waved to me, so I gently waved back before looking at Angela.

Angela-Your troops took the device and said they would put the crystal in it, so I gave them the coordinates for the portal.

Sasha-Good... I never met a human like you before. Are you excited to see your Mommy and Daddy again?

(Y/N)-Yeah!

We walked down the hall to go to my office first and on the way I heard kissing sounds, so I turned to see (Y/N) in Angela's arms now and kissing her cheeks before he looked at me. He then reached out to me.

Sasha-Woah, kid. You shouldn't really trust strangers. Give it some more-.

He grabbed my shoulder and pulled himself over to me to give me a hug and nuzzle into me. I suppose this is just thanks for helping him get home. This did feel nice and he gave my cheek a kiss too, but I couldn't help but feel that he was too trusting. He only knew Angela for not even a day. He started to look tired, so I guess his day was a long one.

Sasha-Here, let's get you to a bed.

I needed to get this kid off of me before I became too attached. We made it to some sleeping chambers and I put him in a bed, but he looked scared to be alone when it was clear to him that I planned on leaving him here to nap alone.

(Y/N)-Wait! What if another game controller comes and hits me again?!

Sasha-We will only be down the hall a bit of ways. Nothing will-.

(Y/N)-No, please!

He tried to grab me or Angela and Angela just got on the bed with him.

Angela-I'll just stay back with him. Just send me a text when you got clearance to use the device.

I just nodded, but I saw how cutely he cuddled Angela and calmed down... I felt a little jealous, but I made myself leave.

(Rivet's POV)

This robot's name was way too complicated and I already forgot half of it, so I came up with a few names. We decided on Kit while she worked to try and find anything that would lead me to (Y/N). Turns out that pinpointing someone in a galaxy is not what the archives are for. She tried some other ways and it started with running a few tests on the controller I found.

Kit-I understand you are worried, but... If you could move a little bit to give me some light, it would improve my productivity.

Rivet-Oh.

I backed away and she finished her work on the controller.

Kit-I believe I have found a possible solution. You said your son was taken by who or whatever left this?

Rivet-Yes.

Kit-I have found an odd power source in the controller, but it is like it is incomplete somehow. If I could track the other controllers, maybe-.

Rivet-We can find my baby?!

Kit-... That is a theory, but one I think has a high probability. Finding the other power sources is going to be tricky until I have something that is meant for tracking or mapping where it is... I do have an artifact, but it will do no good on its own.

Rivet-Well... I am going to need your help and I'm not stopping, so... What do you need from me?

((Y/N)'s POV)

It felt nice to cuddle with Angela, but she fell asleep, so I stayed up to watch for controllers or something... Then I had to go to the bathroom. I thought if I was super fast then nothing would get me, so I slipped out from Angela and headed out into the hall to look for the bathroom. I ended up finding a few other rooms until I found the bathroom. When I was down and washed my hands I got back out to the hallway and saw someone walking a little weird, but I knew who it was.

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(Y/N)-Captain Qwark?!

Qwark-O-Oh um, hello young citizen. If you keep your voice dow-.

(Y/N)-You're the hero I saw on T.V. and the greatest hero too.

Qwark-... Well, yes I am. And I am here on a top-secret mission to find a powerful rock that was taken here!

He did a pose with his big finger in the air and I thought it was a little funny, but also...

(Y/N)-Cool! Can I help?!

Qwark-Oh no. You simply don't have the body to do any hero work.

(Y/N)-... Oh.

Qwark-But if you do wish to help, you could be by my side to tell me what heroic deeds you know of.

(Y/N)-Um... How will that help?

Qwark-Will power from the people! You can learn from my greatness and one day, you could be the second-best hero!

(Qwark's POV)

It is nice to have a fan again, but when my plan is complete I will have my crowd of fans back. I have been here before while things have changed like... My posters were taken down and replaced with other messages! Some even had 'him' on it!

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???-Help save the worlds. Join us... Is he a hero too?

Qwark-A hero? Just look at him. Skinny arms and legs, a tiny body, and I don't see any muscles at all.

???-... I guess.

We got to a room and I saw him starting to look at the posters more often and none of them were of me. I can't lose another fan or my star will dwindle even more. When we made it over a fully robotic factory room, I thought of something that could make me a hero in his eyes!... I tripped him and bumped him off the edge to land in a big crate.

Qwark-Young person! You fell, but worry not! I am com-!... Wait are their cameras in here?... Which will give me the best angle?... One moment!

((Y/N)'s POV)

(Y/N)-Ahhhhhhhh! Hahahahaha! *muffled*

All of the feather-filled pillows were shaking in this box and tickling me. When it stopped, the bottom opened and I fell into a sack with a bunch more feathers. When it closed, I slid down a slide that I could not see and landed on something soft. A few things poked me and tickled me while they beeped.

(Shasa's POV)

I was checking on cargo while I waited for my team to figure out how to install the crystal safely and with Angela and (Y/N) napping, I got some other work doe. Now, I was checking on inventory to spread out to the army and bases. Just then, the system found a dected, but it was jammed or something. I checked it myself and saw an XL pillow move and... laugh?

Sasha-Huh?

I went over to it and carefully cut it open. That's when someone popped out covered in feathers.

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Sasha-(Y/N)?!

(Y/N)-*Giggles* Again!

(Qwark's POV)

I have finally done it! The lighting and angle from this security camera will be perfect. Now, which crate was the child in again? Everything was moving, so I lost track.

Qwark-Hmmmmm... Well, one life versus the many I save will be more than enough for the press. This will just be a factory accid-. Ahhhhhh!

The floor gave out from under me and I fell into a metal crate of something pointing, so I jumped out and screamed in pain! I landed on the belt, covered in screws and nails while I headed to the security lasers. When they went off, metal arms came down and grabbed me in places where the screws were. I screamed in pain before I was dropped into a hole... and it smelled really bad in here.

Qwark-Ugh... It's over... Back to the mission to become the greatest in the galaxy again... Gotta hurry before more forget about me.

*Machine compressor sounds*

The walls lit up and I saw a ton of trash, rusted metal, and other junk parts in here. There was also a window pointing at the sun while the walls were closing in to compact everything.

Qwark-... Mommy.

(Sasha's POV)

(Y/N) said he met the galaxy's greatest hero on a top secret mission here before he tripped on something and landed in a crate full of feathers. I had the base on high alert because he was lied to and no doubt was trying to be killed when he saw someone he shouldn't have. I'm keeping an eye on (Y/N) personally in the control room while I brushed feathers off of him.

(Y/N)-Am I in trouble?... I just wanted to go to the bathroom.

Sasha-You are just going to stay with me until The Dimensionator is done.

He noticed a flashing red button which meant to trash compactor was full and ready to be fired into the sun. When I told him what it was...

(Y/N)-Oh, oh, can I press the button?! Pleeeeeaaaasssee. ~

Sasha-*Sigh* Just this once.

He looked happy and slammed his hand on the button for us to here a big boom outside, but then we faintly heard something... It sounded like screaming, but it was hard to tell... It might be something in the machine, so I will send a crew down to check on it. That's when Angela came in and looked worried before she took (Y/N) from my arms.

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Angela-(Y/N), why did you leave?! You scared me!

(Y/N)-Oh... S-Sorry.

Angela-Don't scare me like that again!

She hugged him and was oddly very attached in such a short time... I don't think I was that attached to him... Right?... I got an alert from my team to tell me the job was done and the coordinates are set.

Sasha-Well... It's time.

(Kit's POV)

The mother known as Rivet was getting very impatient when I told her that finding the pieces I needed to even get started would take time. She paced back and forth and would check in again and again on what I was doing. The controller was hooked up to try and find this energy I need on the map, but nothing was anywhere in this dimension... I tried to find the power in other dimensions, but I found another kind of surge... It could be connected to this power.

Kit-I believe I found something.

Rivet ran over her and tried to read the map, but it was not like reading a simple map. I tried to do what I could to lock on to this energy trying to enter our dimension.

*Pop*

We both turned to the controller that popped out a spark.

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Rivet-... Please tell me that you meant to do that.

Kit-Oh my.

It popped more and more when this surge of energy got stronger and stronger.

(Angela's POV)

Alarms were going off when The Dimensionater was going haywire and out of control. Something was wrong and the computer it was linked to showed the coordinates were changing by themselves. Scientists said if it doesn't stop soon, it could be very bad. (Y/N) was crying and holding onto me and Sasha was very angry.

Sasha-Fire a portal!

Scientist-But it might open up anywhere and-!

She grabbed them by the collar and got up in their face.

Sasha-I said fire a ****ing portal!

We could barely hear them from the chaos around us and when they opened a portal there was a wave of energy that hit everyone, but it only pushed us back a little... It was stabilizing now and we looked at the portal we opened. While everyone was picking themselves up, (Y/N) had his face buried in my chest with his eyes closed until he slowly turned to see the mess of the lab.

Angela-It's ok... It's going to be ok now.

Everyone saw two beings come threw the portal before it closed behind them.

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Angela-... Rivet?!

She looked over here and had her mouth open in surprise and (Y/N) did the same in return.

(Y/N)-RIVET!!!

He wiggled out of my arms and she ran to him in tears before she scooped him up to hold him!

Rivet-(Y/N)!!! Oh, I am so sorry that I lost you!

I walked up to them and I saw tears of relief still streaming down her face before she looked around to see the work I have done with these people... She understood.

Rivet-Angela... Thank you.

She kept on holding him and she said something in his ear that felt kind of heartwarming.

Rivet-I am never letting you go again. I swear. *whisper*

(Carmelita's POV)

There was no luck on the search for (Y/N) and I have not slept very well unless you count 2 hour naps here and there. I even took my anger out on a group of gang members I found in a hideout and they wanted to do things the hard way... So I put them in the hospital before they go to jail.

Carmelita's mind-When I find who took you, I will put them in a cell so small they won't be able to move a finger!

By the end of the day, my boss told me to take some time off for my mental health, but when I got to a hotel to stay in, I reached into my bag and put the controller on the table to stare at it.

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I could feel my anger boiling my blood and my tail fluffed up while I was breathing heavier. I got control of my breathing again and put my shock pistol next to this thing.

Carmelita-I'm going to find you with or without Interpol.