A few minutes later… I was woken up by a loud boom. I looked over to see the ship explode. I still looked miserable over losing Wander. Suddenly, I felt a hand on my shoulder. Sylvia? No, this hand was smaller. And… furry? I turned around and saw… Wander! He was alive! I basically threw myself at him, giving him a massive hug while hysterically sobbing. “Wander! You’re alright! I thought… I thought I’d lost you! We both thought that!” I exclaimed, overjoyed. Wander looked a bit guilty. “Sorry about that…” he said. “Is Tabitha okay?” I asked Sylvia. “Also, why didn’t you wake me up when you found Wander?” “He stopped me before I could.” Shrugged Sylvia. I looked back at Wander. “You looked so peaceful, I didn't want to wake you.” He responded. I blushed a bit, then turned away. Gah! I’m so stupid. Why did I ever fall for Peepers? If Wander ever ends up liking me back, I’m just gonna break his heart, and he’s gonna hate me forever. “I'm so glad we all made it out in one piece.” I said, hugging Wander and Sylvia. “all four of us!” Wander added. “What??” Asked Sylvia. “Me, you, Y/N, and Captain Tim!” Exclaimed Wander, as happy as ever. “Captain Tim???” Asked Sylvia. The monster from before then jumped out of Wander’s hat! Sylvia pushed the two back, making another bubble. “Wander... I… WHAT?! I blew up that entire ship just to get rid of that horrible thing!” Sylvia explained. “Horrible? This cute little booger? You’re crazy. Look, I've been training him!” Wander said, sounding offended. He then started calling out the names of tricks, and Captain Tim did them. “You've got to be kidding me, I can't believe it!” Sylvia breathed. “I know, right? I always wanted a pet!” Sqealed Wander, happily. “He’s stolen my heart, Sylvia, he’s stolen my heart!” The creature then tackles Wander and starts to try and pull out his heart with its tongue. “He’s stealing my heart! He’s stealing my heart!” Coughed Wander. I bring Wander back into our bubble, pull off Tim, and throw him out of the bubble. He repeatedly tried to gnaw through the bubble, but it was too slippery. “…see?” Asked Sylvia. “That was probably just a love bite!” Countered Wander. I then pulled a spare blaster out of my pocket and was about to shoot. “Wait!” Shouted Wander. “Wander…” I started. “I know, I know, I can't change the fact that he wants to devour my still beating heart, but I still can't help but love him, with all of my still beating heart! Now I came here to help whoever was on this ship, and by golly I will, no matter how many eggs they want to lay inside my rib cage!” Wander said, dramatically. “Wow, thanks for putting that thought in my head.” I said, sarcastically. “If I can't keep Captain Tim, then we have to find him a forever home.” Insisted Wander. “But wander, who would a violent, flesh eating, alien for a pet?” Sylvia asked. “Well, just might I know a guy.” I responded. I winked at Wander, and he winked back. I could tell he knew who I meant. A few minutes later… we could all hear the screams of the watchdogs and Peepers. Good thing I left a dog whistle. That adventure was the most stressful thing I’d been through in months, and I’m praying to any deities that might be out there to not have to experience that again. Suddenly I realized something else. “Sylvia… is Tabitha..?” I asked, tears about to form. “I couldn’t save her in time…” responded Sylvia, solemnly. I started to cry. Saved one friend, lost another. I guess that’s just how it is in this galaxy. A minute later, I was crying my eyes out on the ground again. Even Wander attempting to comfort me didn’t do anything. I would miss her sarcastic and cynical remarks. I’d miss everything about her. Even though she was just a fancy rock
