In their separate rooms, Trixie and the others tossed and turned, their sleep restless and troubled. They were haunted by the events of the day, and their brains were too wired to fully shut down. Unsettling dreams and fleeting worries interrupted their sleep. They woke up frequently, only to doze off again shortly after, their minds never fully resting. Fatigue clung to them like a heavy shawl, but sleep eluded them.

The night felt long and the dawn was slowly approaching. Exhausted and drained, they were plagued by sleep-deprivation and anxiety. They felt like they were in turmoil, stuck in a vicious cycle of wakefulness and tiredness. Eventually, they resigned themselves to the fact that they would not be getting any more sleep. As the first light of dawn crept through the curtains, they rose from their beds, their bodies feeling heavy and sluggish.

They gathered in the living room, bleary-eyed and yawning. They looked at each other with heavy eyes and weary faces. Breakfast was a quiet and muted affair, the tension of the situation still palpable in the air.

Despite their exhaustion, they found themselves unable to relax. Their minds were racing with thoughts of the upcoming day and the risk they were taking. They tried to eat, but even the food tasted bland and unappealing, the stress dulling their appetites.

As they finished their breakfast, they tried to mentally prepare themselves for the day ahead. They knew the coming hours would be crucial, and they needed to be alert and on high alert at all times.

"So...we did it," Trixie said, breaking the heavy silence. "We brought Stephanie with us with a decoy passport...made it through all the security checks...we made it…”

"Barely," Uni replied, rubbing her tired eyes. "It was so close, so many times. I was sure we were going to get caught.”

"We almost did... That security officer looked at Stephanie's passport for ages..." Trixie trailed off, a shudder passing through her body.

With an attempt at a weak smile, Esther gave Uni a note, her handwriting a bit off due to her feeling groggy. The note read: "But he still let her through in the end. We made it. That's what matters.”

"You're right," Uni agreed with a sigh, rubbing her temple. "We did make it. But we can't let our guard down. Not yet, at least.”

The group nodded in agreement, their tired faces reflecting a mix of anxiety and determination. They knew that the danger was not over, and they couldn't afford to lower their guard even for a moment.

"I still have to bring Piper to the Meteor Corp HQ to hook her back up to the supercomputer," Trixie recalled.

"Are you sure you're up for it?" Uni asked, concern etched on her face. "You look completely drained…”

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Trixie shook her head, her eyes looking hollow but determined. "I'll be fine. I have to do this. We came all this way... I can't back down now.”

The others nodded in understanding, even if they wished that Trixie would let one of them take over the responsibility. There was a moment of silence, the weight of their situation hanging heavily in the air.

The sun was just now starting to rise, the dawn painting the room in a pale, gray morning light. The group was in a state of semi-awareness; they were physically weary, but their minds were still active with thoughts of the mission and the events of the previous day.

The room remained quiet, the silence only punctuated by the occasional yawn or sigh. They were all lost in their own thoughts, reflecting on the weight of their actions. Uni pulled her knees up to her chest, seemingly to comfort herself.

Stephanie, who was sitting silently next to Uni, leaned her head weakly on her friend's shoulder. In response, Uni wrapped one arm around Stephanie's shoulders, trying to offer some comfort, but her own trembling hands betrayed her.

Trixie and Esther exchanged a weary but supportive glance. They knew that the day ahead would be challenging, and they all needed each other's support.

"I guess we should get going," Trixie said eventually, her voice hoarse with tiredness. "The sooner we get this over with, the better.”

The group nodded, resigned to the fact that their exhaustion would not allow them to have any more rest. They rose to their feet, their movements slow and sluggish, and prepared to face the day's challenges. Uni gave Stephanie's shoulders a gentle squeeze before they dispersed, an unspoken message passed between them. It was time to be strong and face whatever came next.

They each took turns using the restroom and getting ready, going through the motions out of necessity rather than enthusiasm. The morning routine felt like a burden when what they truly needed was more rest.

In the end, they all gathered in the living room. Their faces were pale and their eyes were weary, betraying the lack of sleep they had gotten. They stood around, trying to muster up their strength, but exhaustion was etched deep into their bodies.

"Are we all ready?" Trixie asked, looking around the group. The fatigue on their faces was apparent, and their bodies sagged under the weight of exhaustion, but they all nodded.

"Yeah," Uni said, trying to sound more confident than she felt. "Let's just get this over with.”

With a heavy sigh, they all headed out of the safe house, their footsteps unusually weary and slow. The autumn air was crisp, sending shivers through the girls' bodies. Trixie dialed up a taxi, waiting for the long road trip ahead. They knew that the day ahead would require all the strength they had left.

The taxi pulled up, the car looking more comfortable than they felt. The group got in, Trixie first, then the rest. The taxi driver eyed the girls, his expression softening as his eyes tinged with worry. "What's wrong, everyone? You're all pale, and you were staggering on your way in."

Trixie forced a smile, but it came out as a grimace more than anything else. "Just a rough night, that's all." she replied, her voice raspy and tired.

The driver nodded, his expression still showing concern. "You all seem exhausted. Are you sure you should be going anywhere? Maybe you should take a day off to rest.”

Uni shook her head, a tired look in her eyes. "No, we have to. We'll be fine. Just...just get us to our destination as quickly as possible, please.”

The driver nodded, reluctantly starting the engine. The taxi pulled off, and the girls settled back into their seats. The silence in the car was heavy, the group's exhaustion seeping into every corner.