Outcast Mask 2

Scene 1:A Whole New World

Scene 1, Chapter 1 – Aftermath

            "Hello. Good day, sir."

            "Huh? Who are you? Show yourself!"

            "My identity is irrelevant, wouldn't you agree? Yes…"

            "This nonsense is disturbing."

            "Very well. You can say that I'm your conscience. I know what is best for you… And really I do."

            "Well, 'conscience,' what do you say is best for me now?"

            "You are a man with power, I've been told. Do you realize that there's a whole world to the east?"

            "Yes, yes, of course. Primitive people live there. I've set my eyes on there, but haven't bothered thinking about that place."

            It has been a few days after Mario's heroic battle with the evil android Specter, also known as Dark Mario. After the defeat, the people involved were scattered throughout the world, their locations unknown. Now, the people in the Mushroom Kingdom have been settling down as peace returned.

            Bowser's Keep and Peach's Castle remained damaged by the Cult of Incognito lead by the sinister Dr. Schizo, who was in fact, the reincarnation of both the old Dr. Myco and the young Dr. Fungenstein (who happened to be great at impersonations). Toads, Shy Guys, Koopas, and Goombas worked together to build Peach's Castle. Koopas under Bowser's command worked to repair Bowser's Keep. At the end of the Great War—as it was called—Kamek, the old and senile Magikoopa who took care of Bowser in his youth died of old age.

            However, the results of the Great War were not all negative. The Shy Guys built their own part of Toad Town to the west, which was named Shy Side. The Shy Guy's Toy Box remained in the empty house in the southwest side of Toad Town. They remained mischievous, however without their influence from Bowser. During the war, they were very productive because of their skills, and in time, they became the most technologically advanced race in the Mushroom Kingdom. However, that was only for the Mushroom Kingdom…

            Inside the Toy Box lived one abnormally strong Shy Guy that went by the name Anti Guy. He was also known as Deadly Guy to some others. His bossy and bullying attitude left him no friends except his one equal match, Hey-Ho. Though, he hasn't seen the foolish navy blue Shy Guy since the Great War.

            Sitting in loneliness, Anti Guy stared at the wall that he was facing in the Toy Box. Drawn by colorful colors was a map. Flower Fields, Shiver Region, Goomba Village, Pleasant Path, Gusty Gulch, Mt. Rugged, he saw it all over and over again. He saw it all his life. After all, he rarely went out of the Toy Box. The world only needs to be bigger.

            "Ah, yes, interesting world, isn't it? Been there, done that. You're lame, Anti Guy. One day, you're gonna suffocate here, because you're too scared of the outside, is that it?" It was Elvis Guy, an annoying Groove Guy that Anti Guy couldn't seem to get rid of because of his speed and dizzying moves.

            "Once you die, I'll go out. How about that?"

            "No." Elvis Guy kicked Anti Guy hard in the mask.

            "Why you little—" Anti Guy got himself back on his feet and chased after Elvis Guy. As they reached the exit, Elvis Guy tripped Anti Guy into the spring, and Anti Guy was jettisoned out of the Toy Box. Elvis Guy followed.

            When they were back at the Toy Box, Anti Guy found himself attacked by another kick in the mask. That little bugger was going to pay! Elvis Guy dashed out of the house, laughing. Anti Guy angrily followed. As he burst out of the house, he was tripped by two Shy Guys into a large cannon! This was just not his day…

            A whole gang of Shy Guys stood around the cannon. Elvis Guy walked around cockily and faced Anti Guy, who was stuck inside. "Well, well, well… As you can tell, your annoying presence isn't wanted in our Toy Box. We have things to make—things to sell. And guess what? You're gonna see the world! Destination: Gusty Gulch!"

            Elvis Guy and the other Shy Guys laughed. "All right, have fun on your vacation!" Elvis Guy beckoned for a Pyro Guy to come forth and light the fuse. A Pyro Guy pressed his head on the fuse and it started lighting.

            The Shy Guys started counting down. "10, 9, 8…"

            Anti Guy screamed, "YOU'RE GONNA PAY, ELVIS GUY! JUST YOU WATCH!"

            "7, 6, 5, 4…"

            "See the world! Have fun! Bon voyage!"

            "3… 2… 1!" The fuse disappeared and nothing happened for a few seconds.

            Elvis Guy was shocked. "What's going on!?"

            Suddenly, the cannon exploded, sending Anti Guy west instead of east. As he flew through the air, the last thing he heard was Elvis Guy screaming at the engineers.

Scene 1, Chapter 2 – Awakening

            "Tell me, out of curiosity… what do you know about the 'Eastern World'?"

            "It's a rather large place… It's called the Mushroom Region. The most noticeable place in it is the Mushroom Kingdom, which is ruled by Princess Peach. Overall, the place is primitive."

            "Yet you don't realize the potential of the place."

            "Is he one of us?"

            "Most likely, but he looks different."

            "Yes, he does."

            Anti Guy woke up. He found himself in a room with two Shy Guys staring at him. Quickly, he jumped up and made fist. "Who are you!?"

            "Wow, he's a feisty one."

            "Who are you? Where am I? I demand to know!" snapped Anti Guy.

            "If you want to know, ask the wise one."

            "Who!?"

            "Over there…" The Shy Guy pointed to a building across from the window. It was fairly large building, only slightly larger than the normal Toad Town houses. Anti Guy jumped out of bed, shoved the two Shy Guys out of the way, and walked to the door. He wanted answers, and he wanted them now!

            As he walked outside, Anti Guy saw he was in a rather small town. Shy Guys ran around the place, and a couple buildings were scattered around. There was a sign far away that said, "Welcome to Shy Town." In the distance, he saw a very high black building, but it was shrouded in darkness. In another direction, he saw a very high skyscraper towering above a bustling city? That was much bigger than a city. Was there a word for it?

            Looking around, he bumped into the house he was heading to by accident. He opened a door, and an elderly looking Shy Guy sat on a large chair. He even had a long white mustache coming out of his mask.

            "Mmm… I am Elder Guy. Who might you be?"

            "I'm Anti Guy. I want to know where I am!"

            "You are in the wonderful town of Shy Town."

            "Well, where's Shy Town?"
            "Don't tell me you don't know. You must be a foreigner. If you must know, Shy Town lies on the east side of Domino Island. Now don't tell me you don't know where Domino Island is!"

            "No."

            "Well I'm truly bewildered. Domino Island is in the Flower Region, the western part of the world. You must be from the Mushroom Region, right? Actually, you probably don't have names for these regions because if you come from there, you'd be too primitive to know the world."

            "Primitive!? Don't you dare patronize me!"

            "You're most likely from the Mushroom Kingdom then. So I'm assuming you know nothing about Domino Island… Snifit City? The Black Forest? The Mausoleum?"

            "Wow, you're really thinking today."

            "You're such a rude young one. Well, I'll warn you. If you are to survive in this world, you better listen to what I have to say? Will you listen?"

            "I guess so." Anti Guy quieted down. He needed to know as much as he could, and this old fool was the only one who could tell him.

            "This world is owned by Mr. Snifitson, the CEO of AAI, Advanced AI, a company that produces the most advanced electronics. He's richer than you can possibly imagine. So basically, he rules the world. Snifitson is the last person in the world you'd want to trust. He's like a spoiled brat—even worse. Sinister. Malicious. Devious. Anything you can name. This town is separated from his influence… and his wealth. Even though we may not have the technology, I'd say we are far more superior than the Mushroom Region anyway."

            "Go on. So Snifit City is a dangerous place. What else?"

            "I'd advise you not to go south. It's a dangerous swamp down there ruled by Putrid Piranhas. In the north is the Black Forest. It's as dark as night there. It's as dangerous as it is dark also. Just at the end of the Black Forest, to the east, is the Mausoleum.

            "The Mausoleum is the largest building in the whole entire world. Constructed ages ago by sorcerers, every dead person goes there after death. It has a fixed height, but the bottom keeps growing underground as long as more people die. It can grow to the Mushroom Region soon, actually. The most recent deaths are at the top; the older ones are pushed deeper into the ground. No one has ever dared venture to the core because no one knows what's there.

            "As a matter of fact, I'd advise you not to go anywhere. This whole world is dangerous, and it's only safe here in Shy Town. Snifitson is ruthless and you should never enter his territory."

            Anti Guy had other plans.

            Elder Guy said, "Actually, the only safe way is to stay here. There's a house owned by a couple of Shy Guys that would love to have guests. You can stay there. We have some guards to make sure any kids or lost people don't leave the Town."

            Anti Guy had other plans. If Snifit City was so technologically advanced, there must be a painless way to get back to the Mushroom Kingdom. He hated vacations.

Scene 1, Chapter 3 – Thief in the House

            "Tell me, why are you so obsessed with the Mushroom Kingdom?"

            "I'm just telling you what's good for you."

            "All right. All right. It's a lot of land."

            "I'm glad you see it my way."

            "Tell me what I should do, whoever you are."

            Elder Guy sent Anti Guy to stay at a house of an old couple of Shy Guys. By that time, it was dinner. They gathered Anti Guy to the table, and served him food and drinks. The food wasn't bad. The old man seemed too talkative though. It was hard for Anti Guy to eat his food.

            "Hey boy… I hear you're new, eh? Have you heard of the Snifit-Shy War?"

            "No."

            "It was the war of wars! Thousands of Snifits from Snifit City were fighting against the small numbers of us! There were more of us back then of course! Now there are only a few of us!

            "There we were… The odds were against us! Snifit against Shy Guy! Boom! Zap! Pow! Their technology was incredible! Though, it wasn't great as it is now. Boy, are you listening to me! Put those peas back down!"

            Anti Guy sighed. He just wanted to eat. "Go on… Your story is very interesting."

            "Ah, I'm glad you find interest! Well, I was a war hero! A true hero! Me and my legendary slingshot… Yes, we were good together. It never broke. The ammo was a very special kind. It burned into any Snifit and caused them to roll down in pain and madness. So many victories were won by me!

            "But it all ended. Things always have to end. Snifitson… he had this technology… this weapon! It killed so many of our men! I was the only left. I had no choice but to surrender. But I shouldn't have!" He slammed his fists on the table. Food splattered on Anti Guy. Anti Guy grumbled, but just wiped it off.

            "Sorry about that, son. But you must see it for yourself." The old man got up and walked to a painting. He opened it up and there, encased, shone the nicely crafted slingshot and many cases of ammo next to it that could last a lifetime. "There it is. My pride and glory."

            The old Shy Guy lady shook her head. Her husband always got carried away. The old Shy Guy closed the painting-door, and they continued eating. The dinner was good, however Anti Guy didn't appreciate it too much. Little did he know that this was the last good dinner he'd get in a long time.

            After eating dinner, the couple gave Anti Guy a room to sleep in and told him anything else he needed to know. Then they went to bed themselves and left Anti Guy to rest and plot.

            All Anti Guy could think about that night was that slingshot, a troublemaker's dream. He figured he must get his hands on that piece of art! Then there was Snifitson and the threats on Domino Island. It can't be worse than the dangers in the Mushroom Kingdom, can it?

            He laid in bed all night thinking about everything until the grandfather clock struck twelve. Then he snapped up. "The slingshot…" He crept out his room, and sneaked around to the painting. Luckily, the two Shy Guys were sound asleep. He silently opened the portrait, and there was the slingshot, but he needed to get it out of its case. Running out of options, Anti Guy punched the glass as silently as he could. It shattered to the floor.

            The old man twisted over in his bed and mumbled some words. Then he fell back asleep.

            Anti Guy removed the slingshot and took the ammo. It glowed brightly with the moon's reflection. The band was strong and durable. The body was unbreakable. "So this is his legendary slingshot…"

            He made his way silently to the front door and snuck out. Back outside, he saw everyone was sleeping. Only the guards at the edge of town were awake, but they didn't notice him. Anti Guy looked north. He saw the giant Mausoleum towering high. Usually they weren't supposed to be so big, but this was an exception. A strange creepiness—evilness to him—seemed to surround it. He quickly turned away. Then he faced the skyscraper. Then he barely saw the letters AAI reflecting light. "So that must be Snifitson's place," he muttered to himself. Snifit City seemed to be a safer place to go to than the Black Forest, so he quickly headed west.

            As he reached the edge of town, Anti Guy was blocked by two Shy Town guards. "Hey, it's the stranger. Where do you think you're going, buddy?"

            "Snifit City."

            "Are you crazy? That place is dangerous! Under Elder Guy's orders, you're not allowed to go."

            The other guard saw a glint coming from Anti Guy. The Slingshot! "Sentry Guy! Look! The Slingshot…"

            "Thief!" the guard screamed.

            Anti Guy didn't hesitate. He whipped out the Slingshot, loaded it with ammo, and then fired at the first guard. He hissed and sent out a bloodcurdling scream through the night. People began to wake. The other guard pulled out a fireball gun.

            That gun! It reminded Anti Guy of Dr. Schizo, that maniac he fought with above the Cult of Incognito Citadel. Filled with anger, Anti Guy fired another burning pellet directly at Sentry Guy's mask. Sentry Guy screamed with pain and fell on the ground, going into mad spasms.

            Anti Guy looked at the Slingshot and said, "You're gonna give me miracles, baby."

            The thief dashed out in the middle of night and headed straight for Snifit City. When he got there, he was amazed. The cities in the Mushroom Kingdom were nothing—nothing compared to this! Two Snifits guarded the entrance. "What are you going here, Shy Guy?"

            "I want to go in Snifit City."

            "Are you from Shy Town?"

            Luckily, Anti Guy answered, "No."

            "Yeah, he looks like he isn't. Different. All right, you may pass. Don't cause any trouble, punk."

            Anti Guy entered. Stores were everywhere. Clubs, hotels, everything! Gangs walked around entering different buildings. Anti Guy was tired anyway. He walked to an alley and slept. As he slept, he clutched the Slingshot tightly.

Scene 1, Chapter 4 – Urban Intruder

            "Okay, it's all done."

            "So soon?"

            "Well, I haven't paid the Putrid Piranha Corps yet, I haven't had time."

            "So they'll be waiting until they get paid?"

            "Yes. But they're planted around the Mushroom Kingdom, and no one even knows. With the snap of my finger, the place will be annihilated."

            "They have a 48-deadline for the money you know."

            "Yes I know. I'll get to it."

            Anti Guy screamed. He found himself being picked up by the leader of a gang of Snifits punks. Well, at least he had a good nap.

            "What the hell do you think you're doing here, Shy Fry?" said the gang leader.

            "Making your life miserable. Naturally," said Anti Guy.

            The gang leader was infuriated. He started lashing at Anti Guy with his fists. Anti Guy wasn't fazed. He retaliated by kicking the gang leader directly in his mouth. The gang leader went flying into the wall, followed by a concussion.

            The rest of the gang was shocked. How can a Shy Guy be this strong? They picked up their gang leader and ran away.

            Anti Guy wiped off the dirt that he collected on his robe during his sleep. The only place he felt like going was the AAI Tower. He wasn't really hungry because of that nice meal the old couple gave him. He almost had a feel of guilt, but it disappeared quickly.

            He walked down through Snifit City casually. Snifits in his way backed off. As he neared the AAI Tower, he heard some police sirens. Then a loud voice boomed through the city. "ALERT! ALERT! CRIMINAL ON THE LOOSE! A DARK SHY GUY WITH A BLUE MASK! HE IS ARMED… AND DANGEROUS!"

            That stupid gang must've told the police. Well, there was no time to waste. Anti Guy made a break for it. Snifit City Police (SCPD) cars were swarming all over the place. A group of them caught Anti Guy sneaking into an alley. They parked their cars and got out. Anti Guy hopped over the fence in his way and turned around. Then he got out his slingshot.

            The police began to jump over. As each one was in midair above the fence, Anti Guy picked them out with his slingshot. They screamed in extreme pain and fell back on the other side. After taking down all of the police that saw him, Anti Guy heard some police attacking him from behind!

            He hopped back over the fence and ran to one of the empty cars. Then he jumped into the driver's seat. The controls were unfamiliar with him. Such technologically would've never been dreamed of in the Mushroom Kingdom—even the Toy Box! Well, he figured the controls easily. The wheel steered the car, and the pedals made it move. The key started the car up. It was simple enough. He turned the key, and stepped on the pedal. The car zoomed down the road. The speed was fast. The roads were empty. The driver was a maniac.

            Anti Guy turned around the corner (smashing into a traffic light before he did), and saw the AAI Tower in the right-hand side down the road. Two Snifit City Police came running up the road. When they saw Anti Guy driving the car straight at them, they ran away, but it was too late. Anti Guy smashed into them. They flew into the air behind the car. They didn't go down without a fight though. Pulling out their guys, they fired two shots at Anti Guy. The shots pierced through the car, but missed Anti Guy.

            Anti Guy was shocked. What was that? Those shots… they were something he shouldn't mess with. When he got in front of the AAI Tower entrance, he slammed on the brakes (which eventually broke) and ran out of the car.

            He opened the door and walked in. The place was so luxurious! To describe it to any other person would be impossible. Well, actually, it was comparable to Princess Peach's Castle. Very comparable. The guard at the front desk noticed Anti Guy. "Hello, who are you… Wait! You're that dark Shy Guy that the police are after. I'm calling—"

            Too late. Anti Guy shot him with the slingshot. The guard fell over and hissed. Unfortunately, the security cameras saw Anti Guy and there was a deafening alarm.

            "Warning! An intruder is in the building! Warning!"

            Anti Guy laughed. "They're observant."

Scene 1, Chapter 5 – Heir to the Throne

            "Warning! An intruder is in the building! Warning!"

            "That doesn't happen everyday."

            "I wonder what idiot would have the tenacity to intrude in one of the most secured building in the world?"

            "You're wrong. It is the most secure."

            "No. There is one better. Its methods are uncanny. Go. Deal with your pest."

            Police surrounded the building. "Drat. Will they stop spoiling my fun?"

            Anti Guy ran to a door and opened it. It was a stairwell that went up. He ran in and closed the door behind him. The alarm was still buzzing loudly. Anti Guy looked up and saw alarms all over the place. The stairwell glowed red, then returned back to normal, then glowed again. That continued nonstop, and it slightly annoyed Anti Guy.

            He dashed up the stairs with ease. As he reached the tenth floor, the police reached entered the stairwell. "There he is! Fire!" They pulled out their guns and fired as they ran up. Anti Guy had to retaliate. He whipped out the Slingshot and fired back at the police, only three times as accurate. The police shrieked and they fell down the stairs crying in pain. Anti Guy laughed. "This is just too easy!"

            Suddenly, the door behind him opened. AAI Guards started pouring in! Anti Guy quickly dashed into the front guard sending a whole line of them flying down the room and into the window. Luckily enough, they bursted through the window and down to their doom.

            Anti Guy flew up 40 more floors until guards came pouring in from everywhere! He only bothered to pick off the ones above him. They screamed in pain and flew down the stairs to their doom. Gunfire sprayed all around Anti Guy, but never hit him.

            When Anti Guy reached floor 120, the walls began to change. They folded back to reveal thousands of gun turrets all over the place! Of course, Anti Guy didn't realize that, but he did realize it was threatening. At least the guards decreased heavily.

            As soon as the turrets started firing, Anti Guy took a hint. Using a lot of energy, he jumped through the middle of the stairwell, gaining many a couple floors each time. As he jumped through the middle, the turrets began to destroy each other. Anti Guy was having too much fun. His line between fun and danger, however, was very unclear.

            He continued to hop floors. Eventually he was hopping through a bunch of smoking scrap. When he reached the 199th floor, the door opened and someone grabbed him in. The door was then closed.

            It was a lot better now that the alarm was not as loud. Anti Guy faced a Snifit in a suit. He looked eminent and prestigious. "Sorry about that. Well, who do we have here?"

            Anti Guy didn't want to snap back at someone who could be the head of the company. Or maybe he did. "My name is Anti Guy. I come from the… Mushroom Region. The Mushroom Kingdom actually."

            "Ah, someone from that pitiful place."

            Anti Guy didn't say anything.

            "Oh, sorry for me not introducing myself. I'm Dennis Domino. I'm a very respected person here in AAI."

            Dennis stretched out his hand. Anti Guy pulled his hand back. Anti Guy was expecting Mr. Snifitson. Oh well.

            "Well, you seem a bit jittery. No problem. Let's say we talk business?"

            "It's fine with me."

            "Excellent. I think you should know something. That fool, Snifitson, almost treats me like his own son. I guess you could say I'm the heir to AAI. If something… unfortunate happens to him, I will be the new CEO, inheritor of his vast sea of money, and technically, the ruler of Domino Island."

            "Sounds interesting."

            Dennis laughed. "Oh yes it is. I'll get to the point." He became a bit more serious. "I want you to help me overthrow Snifitson."

            All of a sudden, there was a knock on the door. Dennis quickly shoved Anti Guy into a closet and closed it. "Be quiet, and stay here for a second."

            Dennis opened the door and some guards asked him, "Have you seen a dark Shy Guy roaming around the building?"

            "Unfortunately, no. Keep looking. And keep up the good work men."

            "Thanks, sir." The guards walked away.

            Dennis called after them, "And close that door! That alarm can drive me crazy!"

            A guard apologized and closed the door.

            Dennis walked back to the closet and opened the door. "Sorry about that disturbance. So anyway, what do you say?"

            "I'm sorry. But what's in it for me?"

            "I knew you'd bring that up. As of right now, a highly trained Putrid Piranha Corp is stationed all around the Mushroom Kingdom. They can easily destroy it like that." He snapped his fingers. "But, they're still waiting for the money that Snifitson has to give them. If you help me overthrow him, I'll cancel the army. That would save any of your friends."

            Anti Guy had no friends. But maybe he did respect Hey-Ho. Hey-Ho had to live. He had to be somewhere. That Shy Guy was the kind that would never die. And for that reason, Anti Guy said, "Okay. I'll help."

            "Excellent. All you have to do is drive Snifitson out of this tower and the city. Once that happens, I'll label him dead and make up a fake story. It's not hard to do, is it?"

            Anti Guy was too proud of himself to disagree. "Of course it isn't. Any wimp can do that."

            "Excellent. Oh look, it seems that the alarm has turned off. Go and do what you have to. Good luck."

            Anti Guy thanked Dennis Domino and walked out the door. It was all quiet, and the stairwell stopped glowing. And there was only one floor above him. Anti Guy kissed the Slingshot. "So let's give it a shot."

Scene 1, Chapter 6 – Snifitson

            The door to the 200th floor opened. Anti Guy saw nobody. It was an extremely luxurious room. In fact, it was probably richer than anything Peach could own! There was a dark room in the back with a door open. A Snifit—who had to be Snifitson—came out. "Ah, so this is the dark intruder. Looks like a wimp to me!"

            "I am not a wimp! I…" Anti Guy couldn't think of anything to say.

            Suddenly, two guards grabbed Anti Guy's hands. They were not normal guards though. They were heavily armored, and Anti Guy knew he wouldn't stand a chance against them.

            "Come have a seat," said Snifitson.

            The bodyguards placed Anti Guy on a seat on one side of the long table. The chair was very comfortable, however. Snifitson sat on the other side.

            Snifitson spoke up. "So, our mysterious little intruder. I want to know about you. Why are you intruding in our building? Why did you destroy a small fraction of our security systems? And how?"

            "No answers will come out of me, you dork."

            "A dork, am I? Look, the little dork called me a dork!" The bodyguards laughed.

            "We have ways of making you talk."

            A bodyguard pointed a gun—actually a laser gun—directly at Anti Guy's head.

            "Now will you talk?"

            "…Yes."

            "Very good. Who are you?"

            "Anti Guy." Anti Guy realized this wasn't going to good. He's supposed to be leading, not Snifitson!

            "Never heard of you. Where are you from?"

            "Shy Guy's Toy Box."

            "I've heard of that, but I don't remember. Get less specific."

            "The Mushroom Kingdom."

            "Oh! How intriguing! Tell me, how did you get all the way here. The Mushroom Kingdom is very far from here…"

            "I got caught in an explosion." Anti Guy dodged around the cannon part.

            "Ooh. Naughty boy. Shame on you." Snifitson laughed. Then he leaned forward and pointed is finger at Anti Guy. "But that doesn't explain what you're doing in my building!"

            "I… I want to get a job here."

            "LIAR!" Snifitson slammed the table. The bodyguards almost jumped. Then he relaxed. "I can tell you're lying. All Shy Guys lie."

            "That may be true."

            "Don't dare try sucking up to me. It won't work. Now, I'd like to know the real reason."

            The bodyguard shoved the gun deeper into Anti Guy.

            "I… was curious," squealed Anti Guy.

            "Curious, eh? Why didn't you just tell me?" Snifitson reached over the desk and picked up a brochure. Then he slid it over to Anti Guy. "There. It has everything you need to know."

            Anti Guy stared at it. It was just a lie. He knew it. Snifitson was evil. He couldn't wait till he'd get Domino to overthrow him, but he was already failing.

            Snifitson stood up and clapped his hands together. "Well, now that we've negotiated this little intrusion, I'm sure our guest would like to see his way out. Men?" He pointed to the window.

            The two bodyguards dragged Anti Guy to one of the windows. One of them opened it, and the other dropped Anti Guy out. "Nice doing business with you," said Snifitson.

            Anti Guy saw endless city before him as he fell. Soon, everything went blank. The last thing he thought he heard was Dennis Domino saying, "Don't disappoint me, Anti Guy."

END OF SCENE 1: A WHOLE NEW WORLD