DBK lets out a loud, chilling laugh, shaking the room. Red Son stands before him, but this time he's terrified. The Demon Bull King, his Father, is clearly infuriated with him. He'd surely be dead if he wasn't still useful.

"Well, well, well, I'm willing to forgive this little incident since you've presented me with some vital information. Good work. Honestly, I don't know what granted the thought that you should have left in the first place! It would have been a very poor, idiotic choice."

A louder, more drawn-out laugh fills the room, taunting Red Son.

"It-It will never happen a-again, father."

"Good. Now, get back to work. You have a lot to catch up on."

Red Son walks back to his workplace, knowing he can't disobey his father. He's got no choice in the matter... though, he can do something to help the others. He can destroy the machines that built the Demon Bull King's army, thus ensuring no large amounts of harm can happen at different places. As long as nothing can further harm MK... harm anyone... his sacrifice will be worth it.

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MK and the others arrive, knowing that this won't be easy. Though, with some luck, they won't be fighting DBK. They'll grab Red Son and maybe blow up their biggest plan and stop something before it starts. Their plan is simple. Mei is the getaway ride and Plan B, Pigsy and Tang make sure the getaway ride doesn't get hurt, Sandy is going to be the extra muscle in case of danger, and MK is going in and getting out while destroying the armory and halting any progress that DBK is making. How are they going to destroy that giant factory? Easy. Mei's Dragon Bomb. It can be held in your hand, but it's the equivalent of sixty sticks of dynamite. Why did she make that big of a bomb? As a last resort. Mei doesn't show it, but she is terrified that they'll get into a fight they can't win, so she has that. Because if she's going down, she's taking somebody with her. MK and the others all agree that she really needs to tone it down with the weapons. MK gets in, traveling through the vents, trying his best to sneak around. Then, he sees Princess Iron Fan.

"Honestly, I can't believe he got out of punishment! The stupid boy should have at least gotten hit... and now his tinkering can be heard from every corner of this damned place."

MK waits for a moment, seeing her fill with rage.

"You, damned scrap metal! Go to my son and tell him to keep quiet! I know he's annoying, but he shouldn't be so insufferable."

MK follows the robot, popping out of the vents and tailing close behind. It doesn't take long for MK to be in the large factory, full of hot metal and smoke. Then, MK sees Red Son. Well, sees him tearing through the wiring of a large panel. Then, he moves frantically to the next, pushing a button, and then the machines smoke up more. They... They're twitching, breaking, and some tear themselves apart. MK moves towards Red Son, watching as he throws the robot into one of his machines, jamming it and causing more smoke. Then, Red Son turns towards MK's direction, terrified, then both surprise and ease take his face.

"M...K?"

"You look surprised! What? Did you think I'd leave you here? Not in a million years-"

MK gets cut off, completely surprised at Red Son's action. He... he's hugging MK. Willingly hugging him, and tightly too. Like if he were to let go the two would never see each other again... or maybe he just really missed him? Like they hadn't seen each other in years, but it's been less than a day... MK doesn't think about it further, he just hugs back, feeling Red Son Shaking.

"Red, it's okay, I'm here now. We'll get you out of here, everyone's worked hard to get you back."

"But it's not okay and you shouldn't have!"

Red Son pulls back, looking into MK's eyes. MK himself is shocked. But, not just because of his words. Red Son... is crying.

"Red..."

"You shouldn't have trusted me so much! I... the only reason I had agreed to be good is because I wanted insider information about you and your team! I wanted to destroy you from the inside! But... I don't know when I became genuine! When this went from another stupid ploy to get a leg up on the peasants to me wanting to stay with you! Stay with everyone! And just- just keep living like that! I don't know when or what changed! And I- I feel like I don't deserve your kindness because of my plans!"

"Red Son, look at me!"

Red looks up, letting MK wipe the tears from his face.

"Red, look at yourself for a moment. Was your initial intent malicious? Yes. Did you change? Yes! Have you become a better person? Of course! The old you wouldn't do this! You're destroying your machines, going against your family's wishes, you didn't even know we were coming to get you and you were going to sacrifice yourself to ensure we lived a better life- Red, you're amazing! And I hope you keep changing and rethinking choices because that means you're growing! And... I think we're gonna be okay..."

The two hug once more, Red Son has his head on MK's chest, listening to his heartbeat. They enjoy this for a moment. Then, MK's phone goes off. Mei, Pigsy, and Tang can't keep wrecking the bots forever.

"Red, we have to go. Don't worry, we have a bomb to destroy this place."

MK tosses the bomb into the heart of the machines, and the two promptly start running.

"Wait, I know a shortcut! I used to sneak out this way a lot, and It'll let me grab a few important bags!"

MK follows Red Son through a hidden door, seeing what looks like a room... Red Son's room. Red Son grabs a few big bags, burning a few papers.

"Let's go."

The two continue running, soon outside. The cool, fresh breeze hits hard, mainly because the rooms they were in were so full of smoke and ash, so hot and stuffy that it would be death to anyone that didn't have some kind of inhuman powers. Soon, Mei and the others arrive. They quickly hop onto Mei's ride, getting far from the blast zone in a matter of seconds.

"Hold on tight, 'cause I'm about to detonate!"

Mei presses a button, and Red Son's previous home seems to be swallowed in burning flames. The roar of the Demon Bull King can be heard, seemingly louder than the explosion itself. They ride on, continuing to their base. After ten or so minutes of riding, they've arrived. Red Son is whisked into their base, soon enamored with it. The tech, the rides, he notices two already with complex transformation sequences. He won't say it aloud, but he is impressed. He didn't expect the peasants to have standards this high when it comes to tech. Sandy soon speaks up.

"Glad you like it here, Red! That's good seeing as you'll have to lay low here for a few days. After all, we don't want that one lady with the wind to get you again! Ah, anyway, I made this nice little sleeping space for you! Nice, right?"

He looks at the mattress that has what looks like a nest of pillows and blankets. It reminds him of a fort or a cave, but a lot softer.

"It will do... for now. So, thank you."

Sandy smiles, knowing that's just how Red Son says thanks. Red Son places his bags down, collapsing onto the bed.

"Oh yeah, and MK will be also sleeping there too."

"Wh- pardon?"

MK clears his throat, takes a deep breath, and begins to speak.

"Yeah, I may or may not have destroyed my bed getting my staff and getting ready to come get you so..."

MK scratches the back of his head, a bit embarrassed.

"Hope you don't mind while my new bed is being both shipped and delivered."

Red Son turns around, fixing up the bed.

"Well, that's fine. As long as you keep to your side, I have no quarrels with it."

He stops talking as his face burns bright, though he tries to silently tone it down.

"OooOooOoOoOOh! Looks like I have a new game! Red Son, rising heart! The flames of Love!"

Red Son flares again, stuttering.

"Wh-just-you absolute insufferable peasant! Get over here!"

Red Son soon chases Mei, and Mei takes it as a light-hearted game. He chases her for a while, all while everyone else laughs. MK can't help but chuckle at them, enjoying seeing that Red Son is okay. To him, that adorable Red-haired demon is adorable. And, just him being there is all he needs for now.