(* By far... the shortest chapter I've written... -A/N *)

*3 weeks later*

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*Balloon's P.O.V*

We have another 3 weeks before the big trip to the berry farm. I can't wait for the trip with my soon to be lovers!

But. I don't want to go without 2 arms. I know Tube is good with her robotics stuff....

But I really want my new arm. I'm becoming increasingly insecure about my missing arm.

Yea I was okay with it before, but the more I go out. The more stares come my way and the more insecure I become.

It's torture! I haven't left the hotel in days because of it! I wanted to go out, but my anxiety got the better of me!

I'm so bored, but I don't want to leave and get stared at.

"Balloon? You in here?", I hear OJ call.

I look at the door enterance and see OJ. I smile and sit up from laying upside down on my bed. 

"Yea. What's up OJ?", I asked, a little dizzy.

"You okay? You haven't left the room all day? Not to mention the hotel. You're always doing something.", OJ asks concerned.

"I'm... I'm okay... I've just... been feeling insecure.", I confess.

"Oh. Is it getting worse?", he asked.

"Mhm. When I went out with Trophy last week... I got a ton of people staring at me... It was so uncomfortable.", I sighed.

"I'm sorry you're feeling like this cuz.", he says sympathetically.

"It's okay... I just *sighs* I just wish I wasn't like this...", I sighed.

"Hey... It's okay to feel like crap okay? We all experience it.", OJ says soothingly.

I smile at my cousin as he smiles back. He then makes a face that screams 'oh! I forgot why I was here!'. Guess he needed to tell me something.

"Loon. We ordered some lunch. Wanna come down?", OJ asks.

"Sure. I'm getting hungry anyways.", I say. 

I stand up, a little dizzy once more but shake off the dizziness. I head over to the door and we both head out.

We walk down the hallway and down the stairs to get to the 1st floor. OJ had called a repair guy to come and fix the elevator.

Though, maybe he should try calling somebody else. This guy was supposed to come a week ago.

Oh well, I'm sure OJ can figure this out. We make it down stairs and I smell the amazing smell of chinese food.

"We got chinese?", I asked.

"Yep! And I decided to get some sushi too. Just so we could try it.", he OJ said.

"Sushi? That sounds good.", I said.

"It sounded good. so I got enough for everyone to get at least 2.", he admitted.

"Nice! Are there spicy ones?", I asked.

"Yea. Didn't get too much of thoses ones.", he confirmed.

"Yay!", I cheered.

We walk in and see multiple plates of food. I grab a plate and grab some food for myself.

I walk over to the living room once I was done getting some food. On the tv was 'Master Chef', which was one of my favorite cooking shows!

"Who's watching Master Chef?", I asked.

"Paper is! He thinks it will help him cook better.", Knife said.

"Knife! Hush! I'm trying to focus!", Paper hushed.

"I didn't know you liked Master Chef Paper!", I said shocked.

"I just got into this! It's super good!", he exclaimed.

"I know right?!", I also exclaim.

(* I did too! and I've bindged watched it... lmao. -A/N *)

I take a seat on the other couch which held Trophy and Cheesy. On the first couch sat Paper, OJ; who just got there; and Knife.

We chat and watch tv when a knock was heard. OJ stands up and walks over to the door.

He opens it and finds Mangy, along with two children I've never seen. They're talking and it looks like Mangy was going to cry.

OJ hugs Mangy and motions them all to come in. The kids go eat along with Mangy. I wonder what happened?

The day goes as normal and me and Trophy were hanging out. He managed to convince me to go out with him, so we're at an ice cream place!

We were just chatting and what not really. It was really nice not having to worry about my insecurities.

We got a little carried away and it was late. We ordered like 3 ice creams while we were there.

We grabbed some cookies and leave the ice cream place. We got enough for everyone to get one!

So we walked back Trophy's car and head home. Man. Today felt great!

We make it back and walk inside. It was fairly active and lively. I always loved this sight, why did I ever run away?

"You good?", Trophy whispered.

"Yea... Just... questioning myself.", I whispered.

"What do you mean?", he asked.

".... Questioning why I ever ran away in the first place.", I confessed.

"Oh...", he gasps.

He pulls me into a hug which I return. God I hate being able to feel my missing arm.

"It's okay. You were in a dark place back then. But your here now. So enjoy these moments.", Trophy says.

"Thank you bro. I needed that.", I thanked.

"Anytime.", he chuckled.

"Oh! Loon! I was looking for you!", I hear Test Tube call out.

Me and Trophy break from the hug and look to the side of us to see Test Tube. She looks tired, but pretty happy.

"Hey Tube! What's up?", I greet.

"Hey! Can I borrow you for a bit? I have something to show you!", she asks with glee.

"Sure! See you later bro!", I said.

"See ya.", Trophy says.

Me and Test Tube walk out of the hotel and to her lab. Once there she motions me into a room.

She pulls out a box and hands it to me. I look at her confused.

"What's this? It's not my birthday.", I asked confused.

"Just open it silly!", Test Tube says.

I obey and I open the box up and see an arm. I mentally freak out a bit, but I get a closer look and see that it's not a real arm.

I pick it up and feel the metal of it. Oh my god! Test Tube finished my arm! It looked so cool!!

It was a silver arm, but it had cool light salmon assests and a light blue glow to it. Test Tube did an amazing job on this!

"Do you like it?", Tube asked.

"I love it! Thanks Tube!", I thanked.

"It's no problem little cuz!", she chuckled.

"Can you put it on me? I wanna test it out!", I asked.

"Sure! But just know. You probably won't be able to move it. But with some training, it'll be working properly!", she explained.

"Oh. Okay. So do I come down here to train?", I asked.

"Sure. If you like!", she says.

"Nice. I wanna show the others when I have it fully functioning!", I said.

"That would be a nice surprise huh? I'll help you then.", she offered.

"Really? Thanks Tube!", I thanked.

"It's no problem! Anything to help!", she beamed.

We smile and begin to work on putting my arm on and moving it. Oh man, I really couldn't move it.

This was going to take a while wasn't it?

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*Time skip: 2 weeks later*

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*3rd Person P.O.V*

Balloon was right. It did take a while for him to get accustomed to his new arm.

Throughout these past two weeks Balloon had went down to the lab for arm training with Test Tube.

They trained for 3 hours at a time every day. With each day, Balloon grew more accustomed with his arm.

Test Tube was paitent with Balloon as he trained. Balloon grew more confidant with this new arm during his training.

While training, Balloon kept his new robotic arm a secret. The only one who knew was Test Tube. Fan almost found out, but he luckily didn't.

Finally, he was accustomed to his new arm. He could move it freely just like a real arm. 

Seeing his new arm and how he can move it smoothly nearly made him break down into tears. It had been so long since he had a left arm.

Test Tube was so proud of Balloon and they had a mini celebration. It was late and they both decided that Balloon would show off his new arm the following day.

So, they left the lab and went back to the hotel. Once there, they seperated to their own rooms to sleep the night away.

While off topic to this, OJ finally got the elevator working. That original guy was a dud so OJ called a better guy.

And he came 2 days later OJ called and fixed the elevator. Safe to say, OJ won't be relying on 'Newbie's Mechanical Services' again.

Moving on. The day came and it was time Balloon surprise everyone with his new robotic arm.

Balloon woke up feeling excited for the day. He got dressed and rushed to Test Tube's room.

Tube opened the door and smiled. Balloon asked if he should show off the arm that morning, or that afternoon.

Test Tube said for the afternoon. So she could do one last test and check if the arm is in perfect condition.

Balloon agreed to this and they continued the morning as normal. It was 4 hours after breakfast where Test Tube asked for Balloon.

Balloon understood what she needed, and exused himself from his girlfriend and soon to be boyfriends and went with Test Tube. 

They went to the lab and did the final test. And once the final test was finished, it was finally time to show off Balloon's new arm.

Test Tube asked if Balloon was ready to reveal this to the others. Balloon was hesitant, but he nodded that he was ready.

So, they headed up and back to the hotel. While on the walk back to the hotel, Balloon grew nervous.

What would the others think? How would they react to Balloon and his new robotic arm? Would they like it?

All these thoughts plagued Balloon's mind. And it made him feel nervous and insecure.

They had reached the hotel and Test Tube turned to Balloon. She was about to ask if he was ready, when she saw his mental panic.

Concerned, she soothed him and Balloon calmed down. Test Tube asked if Balloon was alright and Balloon answered truthfully.

He told her how he was nervous about showing off his new arm. Test Tube understood this but comforted him and told him how the others will love the new arm.

With his new found confidence, Balloon was ready. They both entered the hotel and Test Tube announce that they had a surprise for everyone.

With all eyes on the Test Tube, she moved so Balloon could be in the spot light. Balloon beamed as he waved at everyone with his new robotic arm.

Everyone noticed his new arm and all stared in amazement. Balloon had an arm! Everyone was so happy about this.

Not only were they happy, but they congratulated Balloon for his new robotic arm and praised him on how awesome it looked.

Balloon was overwhelmed with love and happiness. He felt so happy that the others were happy were so loving of his new arm.

It was going to take him time to get used to the new arm. But Balloon didn't mind, he loved this new arm his cousin built.

Now that he got his robotic arm. He finally felt whole once more.

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*End of Chapter 57*

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