Turtle's Expedition: Rescribbled Chapter 37: Xtress' Call
WRITER/s - TURTLEDOODLE1 & VIDD03K (SAM/NINIAN)
COVER ARTIST - SUPERSONIC32
EXTRA ICONS - MIDASTHEGOLDGUY/SUPERSONIC32
EDITOR - FALINCHAPTER 37: XTRESS’ CALL
The past...
Years ago, there was a village by the name of Village Risen. It was home to many innocent lives. Some were pacifists while others were willing to give up everything, just to protect their village from outsiders. One little girl in particular was determined to be the best of the best. She had been practicing all day with the guidance of her peers to one up everyone else in her group. Her sword fighting skills were unmatched, she was a true fighter.
Huff… puff...
* wipes off her sweat *
So... teach?
* looking at their notebook *
Yes, Ms. Thorn?
What do you think about today’s performance?
* points at herself *
I did real good, eh?
Hm...
It was... satisfactory, I suppose.
Wha-
You are certainly doing much better compared to your friends but you still have a long way to go before you can truly become a royal guard for our village.
Maizie looked at the ground with frustration. “Satisfactory”? SATISFACTORY?! It wasn’t enough! She had to be perfect! Better than anyone expected her to be. The teacher looked at the other kids practicing their sword fighting skills, they were not very good at it. Their teacher took a step forward and yelled.
Alright, everybody!
* looks at his handwatch *
Time’s up!
Return to your families this instant!
The students all left the training area one by one. Some were glad that it was over while others still wanted to practice. And then, there was Maizie, of course.
She wasn’t going to just accept this. If she could train more times a day compared to the usual; surely she would master the arts of sword fighting, Maizie thought to herself. And so, she came up with a plan.
In the middle of the night, after her friends at the orphanage went to sleep, she quietly left the building. She knew she couldn’t go to the training area because she would get caught otherwise. So, she had to make her own training area by herself. She needed an unbreakable target to practice. So, she went investigating. She noticed the abandoned farming area. It was once owned by a kind man who gave his life to protect their village, long before she was born. The MacMillians kept this place in decent shape, she thought to herself. She entered the area without making a sound and saw a scarecrow in the middle of the area. It was perfect! She pulled the scarecrow out of the ground and got out of the area before anyone could see her. First step of the plan was done. Now she had to find an area for practice.
After exploring inside the village, she comes to terms that she couldn’t realistically train in the village’s borders... so she had to find somewhere outside the village. After a bit of searching around, she found a hill with the perfect amount of free space to practice on her own. She was so happy! She planted the scarecrow to the ground and pulled out her sword. This was it! She was now going to practice!
For the few upcoming days, Maizie went to that hill every night to practice her sword fighting skills. But even after everything, her teacher still didn’t give her the benefit of the doubt. She still wasn’t enough according to them. So, Maizie decided to train even harder. She went out again that very night, preparing to train much longer compared to the previous nights. But what she didn’t expect was the start of something far more important in her life.
She reached the hill with sweat all over her body. I will take a shower later, she thought to herself. Maizie pulled out her sword and readied to be the best that no one ever was! In the middle of her training however, she heard something close by.
Maizie looked around after hearing it. She raised her eyebrow in confusion. Where was that sound coming from? She shrugged and continued practicing. But shortly after, the sound repeated itself. Maizie looked around again and saw a boy the same age as her, watching her from behind a tree.
HEY!
WHO IS THERE?!
The boy hears her yelling and then gets scared. Maizie started chasing after him, she couldn’t let him tell others about her secret training. And almost as she was going to lose track of him, the boy tripped on a rock and held his knee in pain.
Aha, got you!
The boy looked at Maizie with worry in his eyes.
Say, what were you doing over there?
It’s not nice to stalk someone!
Didn’t your mama teach you manners?
The boy looked away in shame and finally opened his mouth.
I-I’m really sorry.
I just-
Yeah, yeah, that’s what they all say...
* points her sword at the boy *
Tell others about this and I will make sure you don’t wake up the very next day.
The boy gulped in horror. What kind of a girl was she?!
Now get out of my sight and leave me be.
Maizie helped the kid get up and pointed back at their village. The sooner this kid left, the sooner she could get back to practicing.
C-Can I say something?
* sighs *
Sure.
Not like you already wasted my time.
I was just... very impressed by your fighting style.
Maizie raised her eyebrow in confusion. What was this boy talking about?
What do you mean?
I have been watching you train for days now!
“Watching”?
You are not part of the training group?
Nope, father does not want me to get my hands dirty.
Hm...
Usually, girls in our village seem to prefer farm work.
Sigh...
* looks at her sword *
Tell me about it.
But you seem... different!
You are one of the few girls to practice sword fighting just as much... if not more than the guys!
Maizie was shocked. She blushed and then quickly hit her cheeks to not embarrass herself further. No one had ever praised her like this before.
But yeah uhm...
* holds the back of his head *
I-I’m truly sorry for sneaking up on you.
I will keep this a secret, scout’s honor!
As Kyle prepared to leave, he felt Maizie holding his left shoulder.
Wait up.
* looks back *
Huh?
You know...
* look at her sword *
I’m surprised you actually get me.
I-I mean, yeah!
You seem pretty cool!
...thanks.
* puts her sword away *
Say, if you want to... we can train together in the night times.
W-what?!
* his eyes widen *
You... you mean that?
Yeah, sure.
As much as I enjoy training by myself... It gets quite boring when I’m alone all the time.
* looks at Kyle *
It’s about time I change that.
Kyle was grinning ear to ear. Maizie couldn’t help but smile at his innocence.
T-thank you... Um... what was your name?
Oh, right.
Sorry.
* coughs *
I’m pretty bad at first introductions.
N-no worries.
I’m also not that good myself!
* reached out her hand *
My name is Maizie Thorn.
And you?
Kyle Lawrence.
“Kyle Lawrence”, eh?
Yup!
That’s a fancy name.
Maizie looked back at the scarecrow and then looked at Kyle again. She smiled. She knew this was the start of a beautiful “friendship”.
Present day...
It was an interesting night on Planet Perdiah. The war preparations were well on their way. Hood, Henna and Artender were planning along while the Folio Bros. were arguing with each other. It could be argued both Artender and Hood were also arguing with each other. Artender goes to check up on his kids.
Heya kiddos, how are you doing tonight?
Yeah, I’m doing fine, Uncle Tender.
* points at the girl with the bow *
She’s such a nice lady!
...you sure?
Yeah!
PotaTeo also gives him a thumbs up. Artender couldn’t argue with the results.
Well, I will be on my way kids.
You continue having fun.
I have... grown up things to do.
Okay!
Have fun, dad!
Artender smiles from her response. Dad, huh. She really did see him as a dad now. He was so grateful for having her and PotaTeo in his life. He waves the two goodbye as he leaves the main hall to check up on the other Vengeful Rubies members. Artender saw Henna and Hood talking about war plans. Hood was leaning on her chair with her feet on the table, covering Henna’s plans.
So, with our army surrounding the whole castle, we should be able to attack each side with precision-
BORINGGGGG!
Oh, am I interrupting something?
Nah, birdie was just yapping!
* whispers *
Ignore her.
Will do.
But as I was saying, I was thinking of surrounding the whole castle with our troops!
...that’s it?
I don’t think that’s a viable plan.
I mean we don’t have enough people for that!
The blondie is right.
Y- you agreed with me?!
Eh, gotta be different once in a while.
Cherish it.
Hood pushes away Henna’s plans and puts her own blueprints to the table.
So here’s what we should do-
Hood notices that she put a different blueprint rather than the war plans she conducted. She quickly pulled it towards her and put the actual blueprints to the table. Artender couldn’t see much of the other blueprint but it looked like... Array’s gauntlet?
So, as I was saying... Here's what we should do!
Hood pulls out a bunch of mini figures of the Vengeful Rubies members.
Ooo!
What...
* picks up his own figure *
Why did you go through all this effort?
No questions allowed until I’m finished!
Sigh.
Meanwhile; G was roaming around the basement not knowing what to do. Array was also following behind him.
Hey, G?
Yeah?
What’s wrong?
You don’t seem to be doing fine.
* holds his hand *
Is it about us?
WHAT?!
* shakes his head *
Absolutely not, thunder boy.
I was... I’m just not sure.
After I got my powers, I thought I would have figured everything out by now!
...but?
I-I don’t know.
It feels like everythings coming to an end and the cycle is going to repeat itself all over!
* raises his eyebrow *
What do you mean exactly?
We rested in another hoodster base just like this before we fought against Xtress!
And shortly after, Xtress came to haunt us again!
And after ALL of that, Maizie just couldn’t stop with her evil schemes!
Oh boy, that’s a lot.
You know it.
G sits down on his bed and looks around his stuff.
I want this Maizie thing to end as much as the next guy but... what if we have to suffer through something like this again?
I feel like we should focus on the evil queen first.
* holds his hand *
Besides, you will always have me.
…yeah, good idea.
* gives him a kiss on the cheek *
Thanks sweetie.
“Now come on, let’s double check our stuff for tomorrow.”
So, then I told Hattie about my very secret potion-
That you stole from me!
Ooo, this is exciting!
I don’t think you should be watching these two, Emily.
* points at Hattie *
My potion was supposed to make plants come back to life!
And mine was supposed to resurrect people!
Please, that sounds like the plot of a terrible zombie movie!
Hey, I know my zombie movies!
I would not make the same mistakes those guys do!
Okay, funtime’s over people.
Aww...
* looks at Midori *
Thanks for taking care of the kids, Midori.
You are dismissed.
It was my pleasure, sir.
Goodbye, Ms. Midori!
See you later!
See you kids later too…
Midori waves goodbye as Artender picks up both of his kids to get them to bed.
Tomorrow’s a big day for all of us kiddos so you two should get some rest beforehand.
But I don’t wanna!
Trust me little one, it will be worth it.
...fine.
* hugs him *
I trust you, dad.
Meanwhile, in the planning room, someone was explaining what had happened to him all those days ago...
... and, that’s what happened back in the Crystal Kingdom.
O-oh my gosh, that sounds terrible.
* holds his hand *
I’m sorry you had to experience that!
Yeah, yeah, thanks for being understanding.
* looks over to the kingdom on the map *
I’m just more so curious about how Maizie is doing...
* sighs *
I did what I had to do to survive but... I still feel uneasy over doing... that.
Perhaps, you just had a moment of deja-vu?
* angrily looks at Hood *
What are you talking about?
Oh, you know?
* makes a scissor with her left hand *
Chop chop!
Sarpo got up on instinct to give Hood a lesson but he was quickly stopped by Henna.
Woah, woah, take it easy, sir!
We are on the same side!
But she...
* slowly starts sitting back down *
She...
Sarpo looked at Hood with a disgusted expression. Even while they were on the same side, she felt the need to bring up her past atrocities. They had no respect for each other, it was just that Hood was better at using that to her advantage. So, he decided to sit back down and listen to the two as they continued talking about their plans.
No big response, eh?
Tsch. So disappointing.
* shrugs *
Oh well. So…
* puts her blueprints over Henna’s out of spite *
Let’s get back to talking about MY plan!
Like I told you.
That plan makes ZERO sense!
Like yours was any better!
The two continued arguing, much to Sarpo’s annoyance. He punched the desk to make the two stop bickering. The two looked over to see the tired Sarpo.
Ladies, can we just focus on the situation at hand?
Sure, Sir Fields but she-
I was just telling my plans like a normal person does!
No, the heck you were not!
Sir Fields, I was just “gently” telling Hood about my plan until she sabotaged it!
* looks over to Hood *
Somehow, I don’t have much doubt in believing that.
Tsch.
* whispers to herself *
(I will show you what’s “gentle”, you ugly, feathered b-)
HEY!
ENOUGH!
* points at both of them *
Can you two stop acting like children?!
HAH!
You are also to blame, not just me birdie!
In your face!
Sigh...
* looks around *
Where’s Artender?
He usually deals with Hood just fine.
Oh, he left to take care of his kids.
Oh, that makes sense.
I did come to cover for him, after all.
* looks at the blueprints *
So... you are suggesting an all-out attack, Henna?
Yep!
With my travelers and you guys’ group, we can tear down that wall!
Hm...
Can I say mine too?
…sure.
So, I was thinking...
Hood gets up and picks up all the figures and places them on the Perdiah map.
From the intel we got from kitty cat, we should attack from the back first!
That place has way less security compared to the other parts.
Hood places the G figure and her own figure at the back.
Me and the bald one... I mean G, will distract them with goofy outfits.
...what?
I will dress as a precious princess while G can wear... I don’t know, a bush.
* holds her head *
Sigh, welcome to my life.
* slowly claps *
Hood, this has been rather amusing but can you get to the actual plan-
Oh but I am not done yet!
She picks up Sarpo and Henna’s figures and places them in front of the castle.
You two will take care of the armies and launch an attack!
Since they will be too focused on you guys, me and G will enter the castle!
And then…?
And once we are inside the throne room, I-
I mean... “we” will take down Maizie and steal her powers for our personal gain!
Yeah, that’s enough of that.
Sarpo stands up. The two were looking at him for approval.
Sir, before you speak, I highly recommend you pick my plan.
I know it needs to be ironed out a tad bit but it’s my people’s way-
Pfft, typical Traveler.
Bringing their people to the conversation when they don’t need to be mentioned.
* stands up *
You should go with MY plan, pumpkin!
The distraction WILL work!
As much as it pains me to say this... we shouldn’t attack tomorrow.
What?!
* also stands up *
B-but we told everyone that we would end this once and for all tomorrow!
These plans... they aren’t good enough.
We can’t risk everyone’s lives when we don’t know what we are going to do.
Or... you can just go with mine!
Can it, Hood.
Oh phooey, such a shame.
I will let others know the change of plans tomorrow morning.
It’s too late to make an announcement of this magnitude when almost everyone is sleeping.
* looks at the two *
Are we clear?
The two kept quiet. Hood was still aminent about her plans but Sarpo wasn’t going to have any of it.
Good.
* raises his hand *
Goodnight, you two.
Goodnight sir...
Yeah, yeah, goodnight you cyborg freak...
And so, the group went to sleep, not knowing that they would have to act sooner than they expected.
The evil sorcerer Xtress has been looking for a power source ever since his fight with Maizie. He had the chance to get more powerful but that stupid blonde and bald kid stopped his plans. And his traitorous son, blegh! Xtress was so close to another temple, he couldn’t give up now.
After a few more minutes, he reached Temple Nevermore! A much more simplified temple with many decorations next to it. Xtress looked around in case anyone would try to stop him. Thankfully, there was no one. He looked at the sign on the temple but decided to ignore it. He tried blasting the door open with brute force. But unfortunately for him, the temple was resilient.
RRGH... STUPID TEMPLE...
He looked at the sign again to read its contents.
“One must destroy all targets in life to proceed with time.”
Xtress was confused but intrigued. He imagined this wouldn’t be too difficult. He pressed upon the sign to start the challenge. The temple started lighting up much like other temples. But instead of being teleported somewhere, a bunch of targets appeared around the temple. He didn’t know what was going on but he couldn’t let this stupid game beat him.
SHOW YOUR FACE… SIGNS!
Xtress noticed the signs floating above the temple and started blasting each of them one by one. He was pretty good at this. After a few minutes of breaking the targets, he looked back, with his pride intact, and waited for the temple’s passage to open... but it didn’t.
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS?!
Xtress looked around his surroundings for possible targets. He couldn’t have missed one... right? Suddenly, the lights around the temple got weaker as he realized he failed the challenge. Xtress looked angrily at the temple, it looked like it was taunting him.
RAGHHH!
Xtress couldn’t handle another failure. So, he channeled all of his power to himself at that moment and suddenly exploded on the spot. As his sheer anger towards the temple fueled his energy, he watched as the temple got destroyed in front of his very eyes. Even he was surprised he was able to do this.
YES… YESSSSSSS!
FINALLY!
Xtress rushes towards the remains of the temple and sees an emerald lying around where the river was supposed to be. Xtress couldn’t believe what he was seeing. After everything... he won.
YESSSS!
* picks up the emerald *
COME… COME TO ME, MY HOODSTERS!
RISE... RISE FOR YOUR MASTER!
As he held the emerald upwards, a powerful wave of energy emerged from the gem, covering the entire planet. He started absorbing the power from the gem, making it lose its blue tinted color. Then, he sinisterly looked at the now powerless gem and saw his reflection from it. Now was time for revenge.
In the meantime, Vengeful Rubies were sleeping peacefully, unknowing of the danger they were about to face. Out of nowhere, Emily started shaking in her bed. After a few seconds, she got up from her bed and started walking towards the door. Artender was also awaken from her noises.
Ugh...
* clears his eyes *
Emily?
Why are you awake?
No response.
Emily?
Artender noticed Emily not responding to him and trying to walk outside. PotaTeo was also awakened by Artender’s voice, not knowing what was happening.
Emily, talk to me!
* holds her by shoulders *
Where are you going?!
Suddenly, Artender heard sounds of shouting all around the building. There was chaos everywhere. Some people were trying to do damage control while others were trying to stop their friends from leaving the basement. There was a lot of shouting, from very familiar faces too.
ARTENDER?!
WHAT’S GOING ON?!
I DON’T KNOW!
Suddenly, Don and Hattie rushed towards opposing corridors while hastily trying to wear their clothes. They started throwing potions to make rock walls to stop people from leaving.
Care by me why you didn’t tell me you were also making a potion like this?!
Now is not the time for that, bro!
* shakes his head *
Right, right.
Dunno why I was so competitive all of a sudden.
It’s fine, bro.
The two saw the walls starting to crack from all the force behind it.
Ooh boy, we might need another layer.
On the other side of the building, both Sarpo and Hood, while in their pajamas, were running towards the confused Artender.
Why did everyone wake up?!
WHAT’S GOING ON?!
I-I don’t know!
We have been trying to find out the cause of this!
Well, I got a theory.
* trying to hold Emily in place *
Well, what is it?!
From what my smart mind can cook up-
GET TO THE POINT!
Okay, okay, geez.
No show, only talk with you people.
Hood coughs and points around herself as an example.
From what I can gather, they seem to be hypnotized.
We could figure that part out!
My guess is that my previous hoodsters are affected by it!
Sigh... of course.
No… that’s impossible!
* looks at Emily *
It can’t be...
Unless...
* points at Emily *
You know?
Use your brain.
No...
Aww, she didn’t tell you?
* giggles *
Such shame.
Artender’s whole world suddenly turned upside down. Everything he knew about his daughter... was a lie.
You...
* hardens his fists *
YOU WILL PAY FOR THAT!
Artender jumps towards Hood to punch her in the face, letting out all his anger in the process. Unfortunately for him though, G and Array were trying to hold him in place.
N-NO!
LET ME GO, YOU TWO!
Artender, calm down please!
Come on Artender!
B-but... Emily...
She’s just trying to mess with you!
Yeah, come back to your senses, man!
Artender takes a deep breath and looks around to see all the chaos. The Folio Bros, Henna, Midori and Sarpo were all trying to keep people safe while he was just trying to take his petty revenge. He sighed and walked back a few steps from embarrassment.
But I don’t understand...
Why did she even become a hoodster...
Geez, I don’t know, pumpkin.
Maybe she was desperate, maybe she felt abandoned or she had evil intentions all along!
I’m not sure.
Perhaps you should have asked more questions to your so-called “daughter” when you had the chance!
YOU ARROGANT B-
That’s enough!
Sarpo arrives at the scene with everyone following behind him. Almost every ex-hoodster had been contained... except for Emily, that is.
What’s up, guys?
Not now bro.
Important stuff.
Oh, sorry.
What’s going on with you guys?!
E-Emily...
* trying to hold back tears *
She-she’s a-
A hoodster, pumpkin.
* chuckles *
Our blonde friend learned it the hard way.
I...
* holds his mouth from shock *
I didn’t know...
Hah, did she seriously not tell any of you?!
* wipes off her tears from laughing too much *
You guys are hopeless.
Shut it, Hood!
Speaking of you and your idiotic statements...
* points at Array *
If your “hoodster” theory is correct, then why isn’t he hypnotized like Emily?!
I’m...
* puts her left hand on her chin *
I’m not sure actually.
Um...
* pulls out his necklace *
I-it’s because of this?
What is that?
It stops Xtress from taking control of me-
Wait a minute.
Oh my gosh.
* the two look at each other *
IT’S XTRESS!
Uh... who?
I don’t know either but I guess we will find out.
Yeah, think of it like a history lesson!
* makes a wry face *
You guys are weird.
Of course!
He must have found a way to summon back all his hoodsters!
That sneaky bastard...
Stop talking to yourself.
Do you know what we can do in this situation?
I’m... not sure.
I suppose we could find out where the center of his “call” is by using one of the hypnotized hoodsters...
Everyone collectively looked at the still crying Artender holding Emily with his arms. He couldn’t let his daughter go, even if he didn’t know her full story. He cared about her and she cared about him. PotaTeo was also hugging his sister too.
Artender... we need someone to show us where this is coming from...
I overheard you guys earlier...
* sniffs *
I... don’t know what to feel anymore.
Trust me, I care about her as much as you.
I found her in the streets all by herself.
* reaches out his hand *
She would want this nightmare to end, just like the rest of us!
So please, follow my lead.
Artender looked at Emily one more time before making the hardest choice in his life.
Okay... I trust your judgement.
Thank you, Artender.
Artender shook Sarpo’s hand and reluctantly backed away from Emily alongside PotaTeo. They watched as she tried leaving the the basement on her own but failed because of the locked doors.
That should keep her busy for a bit.
Now what?!
We follow after her, of course!
Were you even listening, pumpkin?
You shut your filthy mouth!
Sarpo suddenly heard the footsteps of a guard running towards him.
Sir Fields!
Report.
We are trying to secure the area while not letting the hypnotized people leave!
Good.
* scratches his bandage *
What should we do now?
Keep looking after the hypnotized ones.
Them attacking us would end up disastrous.
We are just going to find out their source.
Understood.
Who are you going to take with you?
Sarpo smiled and looked behind him. He already had a group of misfits in mind for this.
You leave that to me.
* lends him a spare radio *
We will contact you guys if things go bad.
Understood!
I will prepare my unit until then.
* raises his hand *
Take care, sir.
The guard ran back towards the other guards to help them.
Listen up everyone!
We are all going on a dangerous mission right now so I need the best of the best for this!
Sarpo points at the Folio Bros.
Folio Bros!
You two are very skilled at potion making, we need you protecting us from the effects of Xtress’ attacks!
Yes, sir!
We are happy to be of service.
A-are we really?
This Xtress fella sounds very scary...
Come on, bro!
We are the Folio Bros!
Nothing stopped us before!
* chuckles *
Yeah, you are right.
* raises his hand *
Yes, we are in, sir!
Excellent!
Then Sarpo pointed at Henna and Hood.
You two are our best (and only) planners.
We will need you guys’ quick planning on the battlefield.
Oh, I’m flattered, pumpkin.
Didn’t think you thought of little ol’ me like that!
I appreciate it, Mr. Fields but do we HAVE to bring her with us?!
Watch your tone, fried turkey.
This is Hoodster business!
Sigh...
Sarpo decided to direct his attention towards Midori.
Midori, you are one of our best commanders.
I need you to lead the heavy pushes.
Can you do that?
Of course, I can, sir.
It would be my pleasure.
Sarpo looks around for the Tender family and sees them determined as ever.
This is a family matter so I don’t need to tell you guys why you should be coming with us.
You are dang right!
PotaTeo hardens his fist and shows off to everyone around him. He was determined to save his sister too. And the only ones left were... G and Array.
You two are our strongest assets.
We will need you to defeat Xtress like you did back at Village Low!
You are right we will!
* looks at G *
Right, G?
No response.
G…?
I feel we need one more hard-hitter for this mission!
Oh?
Who could you be possibly referring to?
5 minutes later, in front of the prison cell hallway;
I can’t believe you.
Ssshh... calm down.
I will try to talk to him!
You think this is a good idea, sir Fields?
I sure hope so.
G slowly walked towards one of the cells to greet his old friend.
Heya Bushra.
O-oh- hi, G!
Boy, am I glad you are here!
Yeah... me as well.
I heard quite a lot of rumbling outside!
Did my friends finally crystallize you folks?
Thankfully no.
It was Xtress calling the past hoodsters to himself.
Ugh, that creep.
You know it.
So then why are you here?
I figured... Since we are gonna fight Xtress again, we need Team Bushra back!
You... really mean it?
Heck yeah, dude!
Hm... I don’t know.
You left me here for a long while.
How do I know you are not lying to me?
* sighs *
Tell you what.
When this is over, I will get myself crystallized.
How does that sound?
Bushra’s eyes suddenly started lighting up. He was so happy for all the wrong reasons.
Ooh, you got a deal, alright!
* nervously sweating *
T-thanks?
G opens his cell and lets him out. Bushra was now free to move wherever he wanted.
Now then...
* tips his hat *
Let’s take down that bozo!
Both G and Bushra leave the hall of prisoners and meet up with Array and Sarpo.
I can’t believe you brought me into this, G.
Heya Sarpo.
Long time no see!
Heya to you too, Bushra.
(You are going to have to do a lot of apologizing when you are back to normal.)
* pretends not to hear *
I’m sorry, what was that?
Nothing.
* chuckles *
Classic Sarpo humor, we love to see it!
You think this is a good idea, bun bun?
I’m not exactly sure hon but I hope it will pay off.
Oh by the way, can I get back my crystallizer gun?
NO!
Okay, okay, geez.
I just wanted to ask.
As the four of them left the basement, they saw everyone in the group waiting for them.
You let him out?!
Sigh, don’t start this again!
I don’t know but that guy’s giving me the bad vibes, bro.
Agreed, Don.
Agreed.
Who’s that...
Sir, you better have thought this through...
I did.
* looks at Bushra *
He doesn’t have his crystallizer, he can’t harm any of us.
Besides, he’s going to help us.
You sure?
...yeah.
Sarpo slowly walked towards Artender, still holding Emily in place outside. It was time to let him go.
Is it time?
Yes.
Artender lets Emily go as she starts running towards the woods.
Everyone after Emily!
* prepares to fly off *
I will watch over her while flying!
You got it!
I’m coming too!
Alright!
Be careful out there, Mr. Fields.
Will do.
Everyone started running after Emily while Henna and Sarpo followed her from the bird’s eye view. Sarpo was trying to find out where she was going. Sarpo noticed so many people around the globe all trying to reach the same destination. But that wasn't even the worst part. When he realized where she was headed, he almost lost his grip in the air. Because the said destination was none other than...
Oh no...
Emily and so many were all on their way to the Crystal Kingdom and there was nothing anyone could do to stop them.
Ma’am... you might wanna see this.
WHAT IS IT NOW?!
Maizie pushed over the Crystal Knight who just came here to warn her and looked outside from her window. She was ecstatic to see what was happening.
THIS IS PERFECT!
Ma’am... are you okay?!
Ready all crystal knights for a counter attack!
We are about to capture that red fool once and for all!
But my queen, he has an army too!
You are putting our people at danger!
Oh who gave you the authority to talk to me like that, again?!
* suddenly turns her back *
I know sweetie but I just can’t back down now!
Not when I’m this close to getting you back!
I...
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!
GIVE THEM THE ORDER!
O-of course!
I’m on my way!
The crystal knight leaves the throne room, terrified at what their once beloved queen turned into. But that queen hasn’t been this happy for a long time. With Xtress’ attack, those dastardly heroes would also make their way here, making it easier for Maizie to get all of their powers for the love of her to come back to life! This day couldn’t have gone any better!
END OF CHAPTER
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