After barely surviving their first major battles, the squad decided it was time for a home visit. No stress these guys knew each other's spots like the back of their hands.
Astro stretched, twirling his shadow-light sword lazily. "Yo, mfana… Tenji, you lead. We all know your hood anyway."
Tenji smirked. "Dawg… finally. Let's see if Gran's still trying to kill me with hugs."
Hunter adjusted his holographic interface casually. "Bruh, can we just chill for once? But alright, let's roll."
Phantom melted into a shadow, then reappeared on a rooftop. "Lowkey… this is gonna be fun. Family chaos incoming."
Tenji's Place
They arrived at Tenji's street like pros. Astro whistled. "Yo… this is chill."
Tenji rolled his eyes. "Dawg, home sweet home. Meet the OGs."
Gran came shuffling from the kitchen, knitting innocently. Then bam! She flipped Tenji onto his back with one hand."Gran!" Tenji yelled, laughing. "Bruh… chill, you're supposed to let me eat first!"
Astro's eyes widened. "Yo… that's a hidden beast. Don't sleep on her, mfana."
Sister peeked from the couch, grinning. "You're late again, mfana. Still trash at that game?"
Mother entered, calm but firm. "Don't forget dinner, boys."
Squad quickly realized: Tenji's family had quirky but dangerous energy. Gran might look sweet, but she's lethal. Sister was sharp and sassy, mother kept everyone in line.
After hugs, snacks, and chaos, everyone split for their own homes but casually. They already knew each other's addresses, so regrouping would be easy.
Astro's Place
Astro's neighborhood was quieter, but the house radiated energy.
Astro's sister: 13 years old, already in 11th grade, slight autism, ultra-smart, perceptive beyond her years. "You're late. Don't mess with my schedule," she said flatly, then smiled mischievously.
Mom: cool but strict. "Astro, don't burn the house down while you're showing off your powers."
Step-dad: normal but quirky, slightly weird. "Hey… want some tea or snacks?"
Astro shrugged. "Bruh… lowkey weird, but okay."
While there, Astro felt a vibration on his holo-comm.
"Yo… Hun?" Astro asked, a little nervous.
"Yes, mfana?" came the soft, melodic voice. She was Astro's crush, mysterious but charming.
"Yo… you free? Wanna… chill for a bit?"
She giggled. "Yeah, I'll meet you outside. But don't mess up the street."
Astro grinned. "Dawg… never."
Hunter's Place
Hunter lived in a tidy, practical home. His family:
Older brother: retired Level 4 cultivator, calm and collected. "You're training too hard again?"
Mother: warm and observant. "Hunter, eat something before you collapse."
Hunter relaxed in their presence. "Dawg… lowkey, family's chill. Nothing wild, but good energy."
Phantom's Place
Phantom's home was a small, shadowy apartment with eclectic decorations.
Mother: artistic and eccentric, always painting strange landscapes. "You're late, Phantom."
Father: stoic but strong, a retired cultivator. "Remember discipline, even at home."
Phantom smirked. "Bruh… family's weird, but solid."
Astro's Mini-Date
Astro met his Hun at a quiet park.
"Yo… thanks for meeting me, mfana," he said.
"Don't make it weird," she teased. "But… I gotta tell you something. Can't do it here though."
Astro raised an eyebrow. "Bruh… secret time?"
She nodded, a serious glint in her eyes. "Yeah… but you'll see soon enough."
Astro chuckled, feeling both nervous and hyped. "Dawg… alright. Can't wait."
They walked, talking casually about school, training, and universe stuff. Astro's crush had hidden skills and energy, hinting she was more than she seemed.
Squad Thoughts
Tenji: "Bruh… my gran is OP. Can't flex without getting smoked."
Astro: "My sister's smart af, Hun's got a secret, step-dad's just quirky."
Hunter & Phantom: family quirks were smaller but still fun.
After dinner, they regrouped outside. Energy readings pulsed faintly from residual battles.
Astro smirked. "Fam's wild, mfana. But universe's still bigger than all of us combined."
Tenji flexed. "Big dawg ready. Let's roll."
Phantom merged with shadows. "Next level ain't gonna wait."