Team FUBAR M7-4

"Yeah, I already know Noa made it back safe, but I'm really worried about Piano and Forte." CuJario sighed, his ears folding back as they walked.

"C'mon man, I'm sure they are fine. Forte was trained by you, and Piano is a plain and simple tough cookie." The burly Electivire grinned, jabbing CJ with an elbow that nearly knocked the Lucario over.

"I suppose you are right, but I still can't help but worry." CJ admitted, momentarily stumbling from the elbow and regaining his balance.

"Mhm. By the way, did any of the guild leaders make a backup plan if PK failed to stop Shade?" Kilowatt asked, changing the subject.

"Of course not, because that would have been smart, and would have made a great amount of sense during a hostage situation. Though I have damn good reason to believe this was Mike and PK's first hostage situation. The least they could have done was have like one or two more backup plans…" CuJario grumbled, obviously irked by the day's events and the topic Kilowatt had brought up.

"Yet again, we're in agreement. We should have had a few mons that know long ranged accurate attacks nearby so if things got hot like they did, we could have had them open up on the bitch and take her down in a safer and more effective manner." Kilowatt nodded, motioning towards Maple and Gabriel. They were unloading supplies from a cart when the duo walked up.

Junior and a few other mons from various guilds (Primarily rescuers though.) were around and helping the two unload the cart and pass out trinkets.

"Hey! You two are rescuers, right?" Maple spoke up before her ears quickly folded back.

"Yeah, we're here to help too. Do you guys need some food prepared for those that are hungry?" CJ asked, sounding hopeful. He noticed Maple's body language right away, wondering if Mike had possibly gone missing too. It would make sense with how she was acting.

"Actually yes…" Archbishop Gabriel hopped off the cart, making his way over.

"We need small meals to be made in a large quantity, but we have no place to cook the food." Gabriel spoke softly, as if his words were dipped in thick compassion with a side of sorrow. Seeing all the unhappy mons within the village must really have taken a toll on him.

"Huh… That sucks." Kilowatt frowned, trying to come up with a solution.

"Oh um… Have either of you seen my brother..?" Maple meekly spoke up, a hint of hope in her voice. CuJario turned, looking down at the child Stunky with a frown.

"No, sorry. We'll keep an eye out for him and the others though. If we find him, you'll be the first to know, I promise." CuJario smiled a bit at her, a hopeful glint in his eyes. Maple smiled slightly, bowing her head a bit.

"Thank you, I really appreciate it." She spoke sounding strangely considerate for her age.

"No problem kiddo. I'm sure he'll be back soon." Kilowatt grinned widely.

"I hope so… Um, do you wanna help me make some trinkets? You kinda look to big and scary to be passing them out." Maple offered to Kilowatt, effectively flustering the Electivire whom believed that he was not that scary. However, instead of arguing with the child he simply nodded.

"Sure, I'll help." He agreed, turning to head off with Maple.

"Hold up Kilowatt." CJ spoke up, looking around and rubbing his chin a bit. Stopping abruptly, the Electivire and Stunky eyed the Lucario curiously.

"Gabriel, was it? I have an idea on how to get the food cooked, and the meals passed out in an effective way, but I'll need some cooperation from you and the other volunteers." CJ explained, getting the Trio's attention.

"Go on, please." The Archeops spread a wing, waiting for CJ to continue.

"One moment." The Lucario held out a paw before turning away and letting out a sharp whistle, easily getting the attention of a few nearby mons.

"Junior! Get over here!" CJ called over, giving the Buneary a hard look that easily said he was not taking no for an answer. He was one of the members of Team Brodaceous, a rogue team that was one of two things most of the time. Helpful primarily as a distraction or a team of pain in the ass troublemakers depending on whom you ask. Though CuJario had bonded with the kids, helping them out from time to time when they were in need.

"Hey Mr. CJ!" Junior greeted him as he walked up, looking a bit distracted.

"Feel like cooking with me and helping others today?" CuJario asked, immediately grabbing the Buneary's attention.

"Wait, really!? Sure!" He accepted the offer, already starting to bounce in place a bit with a wide smile. CJ then turned back to Gabriel, obviously planning something.

"Get some mons to help bring what food needs to be cooked to the Spinda Café. Then, send the mons that are giving out trinkets and have them tell any mons that they'll get a warm meal if they go to the café, preferably a half-hour after Kilowatt, Junior and I go to the café. We'll need some prep time before we start serving, and a chance to get out the supplies." He explained, looking at Kilowatt expectantly.

"CJ, how are you gonna get access to the kitchen?" They won't let us use it for free." Junior asked, looking confused.

"I'll handle that. Gabriel, can you pull off what I asked?" CJ asked, hoping the Archeops would agree.

"…Yes, I'll do as you suggested… Just please make sure this food does not go to waste." He handed a box to CJ, Kilowatt, and Junior.

"I promise it won't go to waste. That is why I am trusting you, Junior, Kilowatt, and the others to help. Get the boxes there and we'll take care of the rest." CJ grinned, turning with his two allies and heading off to the café.