[center][h3] Michael and Franklin [/h3] Level 3- (26/30) EXP / Level 2- (13/20) EXP Location: Peach's Castle, Throne Room ---> Kitchen Wordcount: 610 [/center] [hr] Franklin's attack landed on the stranger, and so did Henry's, but as it did, the wave from before swept him as well. As soon as it did, Galeem's influence was purged from the man, leaving him confused, trying to calm down the now enraged Bowser. Michael put his hand on Franklin's wrist, urging him to lower his gun. [color=00aeef]"Calm down, Frank. It's over, he's on our side now. Right?"[/color] Michael said, looking up to the newcomer, who was trying to calm everyone down as well. Franklin didn't exactly understand what just happened, but he could tell that the stranger was acting differently as soon as the wave overcame him, so he complied, lowering his gun. [color=39b54a]"Alright, we cool now? Cool."[/color] He took in a deep breath, calming himself down as he put his pistol back in his pocket. As everyone calmed down, Tora showed up and began to explain the nature of the situation to the newcomer, inadvertently giving Franklin some of the answers he was looking for. Franklin listened intently, a confused look on his face. [color=39b54a][i]Whatever this thing is, it's got a weird ass accent...[/i][/color] Besides Tora's odd way of speaking, some of the things he said seemed completely illogical to Franklin. He turned to Michael, who gave him a nod as Tora finished speaking. [color=00aeef]"I know it sounds weird, but everything he said is true. Come on, let's get something to eat, I'll tell you more about it."[/color] Franklin, after a moment of thinking, shrugged, and followed Michael to the kitchen. The two men walked in, seeing the woman from earlier, as well as another woman who neither of them recognized. Michael gave a nod as he walked past them. Both of their faces lit up as they smelled what was being made in the kitchen. Michael couldn't help but salivate, having gone so long without food. [color=00aeef][i]I'd kill for a burger right now, but this smells really good. Still...I hope we find a Burger Shot somewhere along the way.[/i][/color] The pair continued towards the table, pulling out chairs and sitting down. There was a brief silence, before Franklin spoke up. [color=39b54a]"So...all of that was true, huh?"[/color] Michael nodded. [color=00aeef]"Yeah. Listen, what was the last thing you remember before you showed up here?"[/color] Franklin frowned, struggling to remember. [color=39b54a]"Well...we was at Trevor's airfield, right? And then...there was that light."[/color] He considered that for a second. [color=39b54a]"Oh, [i]shit.[/i] So...damn, that was this Galeem dude? I wasn't just seeing things?"[/color] Michael nodded. [color=00aeef]"Yeah. That was him. Basically, we all got swept up by that light, and brought here. You saw Kirby, right? The pink guy?"[/color] Franklin gave a short nod. [color=00aeef]"So, basically, he survived that. Now, when you got here, and when we got here, we were all under a sort of...brainwashing, I guess."[/color] It wasn't exactly accurate, but it was close enough. [color=00aeef]"But, Kirby freed a bunch of us, including me, and later we went and freed you and the rest of the guys on that bridge.[/color] [color=39b54a]"Alright...so, what now?"[/color] [color=00aeef]"Well, basically, if we can take out this Galeem prick, we get to go home, is what I've heard. But before we can do that, we need to take out a bunch of guys that are working for him. Think of it like, Galeem's the boss, and these guys are the lieutenants."[/color] Franklin nodded in understanding. [color=39b54a]"And let me guess- that big motherfucker we killed back there was one of 'em?"[/color] [color=00aeef]"Exactly. We've still got a bunch more to go, but that was the first one."[/color] Franklin leaned back in his chair, taking a moment to think before continuing. [color=39b54a]"Well, shit, I'm in. Let's take this asshole down."[/color]