"Toxic?" I asked not believing what was right in front of me.
"Ghost!" She runs and hugs me. I look at her outfit, it's dusty, dirty, and tattered, as if she ran into some unwanted guests.
"What happened to you?" I asked gesturing to her clothes.
"Oh, nothing. Just a little rustle and tussle with a few dracs." She punches at the air, as if to mimic her fight.
"Woah there tiger," I smile. "take it easy. Come on."
I lead her back to the truck. She looks at El, smiles, and puts out a hand for her to shake. "Toxic Pop." She smiles.
El hesitates and looks at me. I nod. "Electric Ukulele."

***

We get back to the woods outside my base, the same base I met the guys.
Then it hits me and I break down sobbing. Toxic runs to hug me. "What's wrong?" She whispers, rocking me in her arms.
"I... I.. I just realized....." I say in between sobs, stuttering. "This is the second time I lost the only family I had to Better Living. This place just reminded me that I'm alone, again."
"And what am I chop liver? You aren't alone you have me and El and we'll get them back. Now, let's go inside and start planning."
I nod, wiping away tears. I get up, Toxic still has her arms wrapped around me. We walk to the base and El follows. Then, still sniffling, I sigh. "Home sweet home."