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“Post mission 40 Day 1, Just got informed that dad won’t be able to come home as promised. The man on the phone said there was a hiccup but that he should be back in no time”.
“Post mission 40 Day 6. The man on the phone got back to me. Said that dad will be home tomorrow and wondered what the hiccup was. Either way I already have the entire week planned out with him. The first day will be a documentary on horses, his favorite animal. Then the next day I planned out a concert we both could go to. The rest still needs to be planned out but I will find out something that we could do”.
“Post mission 40 Day 7. Dad just got home and immediately I could tell something was off. When he walked in the house instead of his usual happy demeanor he has, this time his mood was more somber, sad. But why though, did something happen. What’s weirder too is that any time I try to look at dad he just looks away or goes into another room. The only thing the man mentioned on the phone was that there was a hiccup at work. But oh well I will leave dad alone for now and wait until he gets in a better mood”.
”Post mission 40 Day 8. Well talking didn’t go well. First when I approached him he freaked out and almost pulled out his gun on me. After realizing it was me he dropped the gun and then profusely apologized about what happened. Blamed it on “work related stress sweetie don't think much about it”. But like how do I just ignore that. I don't like going to lay down and think about this later”.
“Post mission 40 Day 14. It’s been one week since dad returned home. And after our initial conversation he just locked himself away in his room. He will only come out to get food or water and sometimes check on me. But I can tell something is off but I can't think of what.”
“Post mission 40 Day 20. Dad seems to be getting a little bit better. He actually came out for a bit to talk to me and things seemed normal. Well until I finally got a good look at dad. What I saw made me stare at him in horror. As all around his body were white blotches all over the side of his face and spread down to his legs. When he saw me looking he very quickly turned away. He said he would explain them but just not now. Shit well something must have happened but I can’t figure it out unless dad tells me just great.”
”Post mission 40 Day 50. The days are moving by fast now. Ever since finding out about dads scars he only ever got more reclusive. He insisted that he was fine and quote “Once again sweetie dont worry about me just go out and have fun going to rest for a bit”. Now while I shouldn’t be angr- upset at dad I still am though. I haven't even really talked to him for almost 3 months. Ever since he left to capture some political leader. The mission was only supposed to be a couple weeks but clearly something went wrong with dads physical appearance being scared all over and dads late stay. Clearly dad is keeping something from me, Dad how bad is it that you have to keep it all hidden.”
”Post mission 40 Day 65. Tried confronting dad about everything, I busted into his room and saw him laying down again. At that moment I don't even know what hit me but when I saw him in that state. Instead of feeling empathy or sadness, All I felt was a hot burning feeling in my chest. When he looked up at me all pitiful and like that it just sealed the deal. I yelled at him, “Dad are you JUST GOING TO ROT UNTIL YOU DIE IS THAT WHAT YOU WANT”. And what was worse instead of feeling bad or regret now I felt some sense of I don't know the word, I wouldn't use the word happy but something close to it. I just hope he gets better”.
”Post mission 40 Day 95, Haven’t been home in about a week. Things are only getting worse. It’s like my dad is a complete ghost now. I tried to get him to do something anything but he just made another fucking excuses. Eventually I got desperate for him to do anything. It started when I left my room a week ago and tried to get him to come out again. Expect this time I thought I had a card up my sleeve. I remember walking to his room and knocking on the door. At first I couldn’t hear anything until I heard him walk toward the door. My hopes rose as I heard him approaching. He opened the door and I saw him look directly at me. But instead of any warmth in his gaze it was instead filled with annoyance. I will remember what happened that night for the rest of my life. He looked at me and yelled at me. And not like a playful yell or growl no. He just went on about how I was always on him. Fuck I’m I really that bad for just wanting my old dad back. Well now in a hotel room and wishing myself a happy birthday for the first time alone without my dad. I hope things will get better”.
“Post mission 40 Day 100, Fuck d- no fuck Blitz. Fuck what did I do wrong. Fucking bastard.I only leave a WEEK and A note that's all he leaves me with. A fucking note and an empty apartment. What did I do wrong? Fuck what I’m I going to do. Where I’m I going to go. Fuck you Blitz WHY TAKE ME IN JUST TO LEAVE ME.
[Present day]
While Loona was sleeping she dreamt about Blitz. About how they fell apart. When Loona woke up from her nap she realized that one it was still raining outside. And two it was still very clearly dark out. She also realized that her old diary was out. Great Loona just prayed that Vortex wasn’t there for the crying mess she probably was. Fuck she doesn’t even know why she still reads her old diary. Well more specifically the pages that go over her and Blitz just being the best father daughter duo. Loona looks back on the night she returned home only to find Blitz missing and that note. Once she moved in with Moxxie and Millie she was filled in on bits and pieces of what happened. But she never got the full picture. And that only made her more angry and not just Blitz but the mnms as well. She just hopes that maybe one day she can build her own life away from everybody.
But for right now she has to deal with the idiot sleeping on the floor right now that being Vortex. Shit where to go with him. Loona doesn’t even know where to start with him. They were partnered together both as rookies. And since then almost every mission Loona goes on she requests Vortex to accompany her. And the scariest part is while at first she just excused to just knowing him and thus better able to get missions done fast. But as time moved on she wasn't so sure anymore.
But before she could ponder it anymore, Vortex started to wake up. “Hello sleepy head finally woke up before you take that”. Vortex just groaned, Ya you win this time but I will reclaim my streak you just watch”. Loona just shaked her head before walking up and getting some coffee. “ Well Tex I say we drink, get our gear on and head out I was able to pull almost all my favors to get to the original location this striker person last met Blitz”. Vortex just stared wide eyed at her. “Really damn girl you're quick, just let me put on my gear and we can head out”. Vortex Left to change while Loona left to do the same.
Once the two of them were done they both went into their car and Loona was getting it started. “Hey Loona so this location can you tell me a little about it”. Loona just shrugged. “I mean sure its located in the greed ring and is a small junkyard and this was during Blitz's earlier so that meant he made sure the target knew who killed him. He saw it as the cherry on the cake when it came to his missions. What we're doing here is basically trying to do a once over to see if there are any clues that could lead us to him”.
What they failed to realize was someone stalking them from within the shadows.