Peach Creek War 2
Episode 2: Eddy's Brother Returns
Inside the Kankers' trailer, Eddy and Lee were listening to one of his records in her room. He stopped tapping his foot to the music as the song ended. He took the record off the record player, and sat down next to Lee. They smiled at each other. Eddy looked at the bookcase and saw the picture of Lee in a wedding dress and him in a tux. He smiled, and went over for a closer look.
"A year ago I would be horrified to see this" Eddy said while chuckling. Lee nodded.
"But you were different a year ago" Lee said. Eddy nodded.
"So were you Lee" he replied. She smiled. Eddy looked at his watch, and realized how late it was.
"Darn, I lost track of time" he muttered. He waved as he ran out of the door, and said "I'll see you tomorrow."
Eddy ran through the forest towards his house. He ran up to the door, and unlocked it with his key. He walked inside, and saw his brother's door open. He looked at it curiously, and walked inside. He saw the back of a man working on the car.
"Hey, dad, what are you doing here?" he asked with a smile. The man stopped working on the car, and turned around. Eddy was shocked to see his brother, Marcus, wearing a leather jacket, jeans and sunglasses. Eddy looked in shock.
"Marcus?" he asked in a shocked voice. Marcus smiled, and hugged Eddy.
"Eddy, it's great to see you again!" he said. He looked at his younger brother curiously.
"You look taller than you did in the video you sent me" Marcus said. Eddy nodded, remembering the humiliating video he, Double D and Ed made to prove how he was an adult.
"I grew a few inches" Eddy replied. Marcus nodded, and jumped on his bed.
"So, how long are you going to be here?" Eddy asked him. Marcus looked at him.
"Eddy, I graduated from college" he explained. Eddy looked at him in shock.
"Really? Why wasn't there a ceremony?" Eddy asked curiously. Marcus shrugged.
"They wouldn't let me invite anyone" he said in a sad voice.
"Man, that bites" Eddy said. Marcus nodded, and leaned on the wall.
"So, John told me you talked to him about a year ago" Marcus said. Eddy began to grown nervous. Does he know about the war?
"Uh, yeah" Eddy said.
"He said he gave you codes, and I saw on the news that the robots attacked the town or something" he said in a casual voice. Eddy nodded.
"Yeah, weird, huh" he said quietly. Marcus looked at him.
"There's no way those codes that I stole would have messed up like that, so why don't you tell me what really happened?" he said seriously. Eddy sighed.
"Marcus, the truth is, I used the codes to build machines and lay siege to the cul-de-sac. At the last minute, I had a change of heart, and helped the others destroy the robots" Eddy explained. Marcus shook his head.
"Eddy, I'm not mad. I'm a changed man. I'm glad you stopped yourself from messing up like I did" Marcus told him. Eddy smiled.
"You've really changed, bro" Eddy said. Marcus nodded.
"More than you know" he told him. Marcus headed into the kitchen.
"So, what's for dinner?" Marcus asked him. Eddy shrugged.
"Well, mom and dad are vacationing outside of the state, so it's just us" Eddy told him. Marcus grinned.
"That's great!" he said with enthusiasm.
Meanwhile, at Double D's house, Double D and Marie were watching a horror movie. Double D put his arm around her, and she looked at him.
"You know I don't get scared watching these sorts of films" Marie said. Double D sighed.
"Good, because I do" he told her with a smile. The two laughed, and turned back at the screen. Double D was looking at her hair's natural brown color, remembering that she stopped making her hair blue with hair chemicals during the war. She looked at him curiously.
"What's wrong?" she asked. Double D shook his head.
"Nothing. It's just that everything's so much different than it was last year" he told her. Marie nodded.
"We've all changed, including us" Marie reminded him. Double D brushed her hair with his hand.
"Whenever I see your hair like this, it reminds me of the war. That series of battles was a turning point in all of our lives" he said. Marie nodded.
"Yeah, it was" she said. Double D smiled. Marie hugged him, and he did the same to her.
The next day, Eddy woke up around in the afternoon. He looked at the clock and realized how long he'd been asleep.
"That's the last time I stay up until 5:00 with Ed at a sleepover" he said to himself. He jumped out of bed, and went to his bathroom to take a shower. Afterwards, he got dressed, and went into the kitchen to grab something to eat. He saw his brother already in there.
"Hey, look who finally woke up" Marcus said. Eddy saw Ed eating buttered toast at the table.
"Eddy, we have to go to the PCC meeting soon" Ed said. Marcus looked at him curiously.
"The PCC? What's that?" he asked Eddy. Eddy shrugged.
"It's some coalition Double D made so we don't have a war that was as bad as the last one" Eddy explained. He suddenly had an idea.
"Hey, why don't you join?" Eddy asked him. Marcus shook his head.
"No, I couldn't" Marcus told him. Eddy grabbed a carton of milk and drank it.
"Why not?" Eddy asked him. Marcus shrugged.
"I just don't think it's my place. Double D wouldn't want me to be in the coalition considering what I did years ago" said Marcus. Eddy nodded, and walked off with Ed. The two headed into the PCC building, and saw that everyone else was already there.
"Sorry we're late" Eddy said.
"It's okay, Eddy. We were just about to begin" Double D said. Eddy and Ed sat down in their respective seats.
"I'll begin with bringing you all up to speed" Double D said. He pressed a button, and a projector showed a graph on the wall. He dimmed out the lights so they could have a better look at it.
"Within the last year, the restoration of Peach Creek has been full completed. At the end of the war, 21 percent of Peach Creek was destroyed. At this point, Peach Creek is close to its full reconstruction. It now is only 2 percent destroyed" Double D explained. He turned off the projector, and turned the lights back on, brightening the circular room.
"Any questions or issues?" Double D asked them. Kevin stood up.
"I have a question, High Chancellor" Kevin asked him.
"The Coalition recognizes Denizen Kevin" Double D said. Kevin stood up. "What is your concern?" Double D asked him.
"What area does the 2 percent of damage left cover?" Kevin asked him.
"The 2 percent left is where we had our first battle, near the creek" Double D explained. Kevin sat down.
"Anybody else?" Double D asked.
"Double D, there's an issue that I think we should discuss" Nazz said.
"The Coalition recognizes Senator Nazz" said Double D. Nazz stood up. "What's the issue, Nazz?" Double D asked her.
"Well a lot of the parents that have kids who I baby-sit, have been asking me what will happen to the scrap metal and left over weapons we've been storing from the war" Nazz explained.
"I understand their concern, Nazz. To ensure that those machines will never rise again, I believe we should get rid of anything left from the previous war" Double D said. Kevin stood up.
"That's outrageous!" Kevin exclaimed. The kids turned to look at him.
"How will we defend ourselves if we don't have those weapons anymore?" Kevin asked him.
"There won't be any need to use them if we destroy them immediately" Double D explained.
"I agree with Double D" Rolf said.
"What? Rolf, most of those weapons belonged to you!" Kevin said. Rolf shook his head.
"No, Kevin, they belonged to my father and grandfather. I am sure that they would be happy if I helped rid the world of those dangers" Rolf said.
"I disagree, Rolf" Nazz said. "Although they are dangers, they could be trusted with us. We returned peace to Peach Creek" Nazz said.
"Besides, Kevin, what threat could we possibly worry about?" Double D asked him. Kevin looked at him blankly, unable to think of anything.
"Well, there is something I have to tell you guys" Eddy said. The other kids looked at him.
"What is it, Eddy?" Double D asked him.
"Well, my brother came home yesterday. He's staying here until he can find a job and a cheap apartment" Eddy said.
"Your brother is back?!" Kevin said in shock. "Didn't he try to lay siege to Peach Creek years ago?" Kevin asked him. Eddy nodded in response.
"He says he regrets what he's done" Eddy said.
"As long as I've known your brother, Eddy, I've never recalled him regretting anything" Rolf said. Double D nodded in agreement.
"Yes, I'm also a bit suspicious about his remorse" Double D said.
"But he's still a human, and deserves a second chance" Eddy replied.
"That's true" Double D said.
"Dude, we need those weapons now. We have to stop Eddy's brother!" Kevin said.
"Kevin, he's innocent!" Eddy said.
"Oh really? Well, if he graduated from college, then what's his degree in?" Kevin asked him. Eddy shrugged.
"I don't know" Eddy said.
"Double D, I think we should apprehend his brother" Kevin said.
"No, Kevin, we can't jump to conclusions. Until further notice, we will discuss what to do with Eddy's brother" Double D said. Nazz turned to Kevin.
"Kev, do you think his brother will go swimming with me?" Nazz asked him. Kevin stormed to the door.
"Kevin, where are you going?" Nazz asked him. He turned at them angrily.
"If you guys won't listen to me, then fine! I want no part of this stupid debate!" Kevin said. He walked outside. Sarah looked around.
"Why's everyone so tense about Marcus?" she asked. All the kids stared at her.
"What?" she asked them.
"You said his name" Rolf said. "That name is one that strikes fear into all of us!"
"He could do just about anything" Eddy said. "He was the toughest, craftiest kid this town's ever had." Sarah nodded in understanding.
"He gave May, Marie and me that case of wishbones when we moved here, before he left" Lee said.
In the depths of the woods, Kevin was walking towards his house.
"Stupid Nazz, falling for that jerk. He thinks he's all that" Kevin muttered. Suddenly he heard a branch crack behind him. He turned around.
"Yes, he's that and much more" he heard a voice say.
"Who's there?" Kevin asked. Out of the shadows, he saw an adult in shorts and a T-shirt walk up to him.
"A friend" the man said. Kevin looked at him curiously.
"Who are you?" Kevin inquired. The man sighed.
"I hate doing introductions. The name's John, not to be confused with Johnny, the bald kid in your town" John said.
"Well, John, what do you want?" he asked.
"Actually, Kevin, you should be considering what you want" John said. "You want to take down Marcus, but your friends wouldn't let you have the necessary weapons."
Kevin stared at John in shock.
"How did you know all of this?" he asked him.
"I overheard the meeting, then I followed you when you left so hastily" John said.
"Well, I wouldn't have left if they would just give me the weapons" Kevin said.
"I agree with you completely, Kevin" John said. Kevin looked at him suspiciously.
"Really?" he asked him.
"Why yes, and I know the real reason they won't give you those weapons" John said. Kevin looked at him curiously.
"They won't give you them because they don't trust you" John told him. Kevin shook his head.
"You're nuts. They trust me. I served on the good side in the first war" he said. John nodded.
"Yes, you did. But there's no way Double D would hand over the weapons. Neither would Rolf nor Eddy" John said.
"That's ridiculous. Both Rolf and Eddy are Denizens, and Double D is the High Chancellor" Kevin said. John nodded.
"Yes, they're in very powerful positions, but can they be trusted?" John asked him.
"Of course they can. They were tested in the war, and have proven themselves to be worthy of that power" Kevin said. John chuckled at his response.
"Eddy, you must understand that those who gain power want to keep that power. They will slowly be corrupted, and turned into tyrants that they never wanted to become" John said. Kevin shook his head.
"I don't believe you" he said. John smiled.
"So, you need proof?" he asked. John reached into his pocket and took out a notepad.
"Write down all these examples I give you" he said. Kevin took the notepad and a pen.
"Adolf Hitler was originally chancellor of Germany. He used his power to become dictator, and didn't give up his power until his untimely death took it from him" John said. Kevin wrote down the name.
"Joseph Stalin was leader of the Soviet Union during World War 2, and used his power to help launch the Cold War. He promised a better life through communism, but mostly made it better for himself" John told him. Kevin wrote down the name.
"Julius Caesar was a general who led a civil war in Rome and won. When he was victorious, he named himself "dictator for life", which showed how corrupt he became" John said. Kevin wrote down the name, and looked at the list.
"Wait, all these people are dictators" Kevin said. John nodded in reply.
"Yes, but they all were once heroes" John said.
"I can understand their corruption, but Rolf, Double D and Eddy are good people" Kevin said. John looked at him in confusion.
"Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't you used to hate Eddy?" John asked him. Kevin stared at him in shock.
"Who are you?" Kevin asked him.
"I'm someone who knows you more than you do" John said. John saw that Kevin still didn't seem to believe him.
"Kevin, your friends are heroes, right?" John asked him. Kevin nodded.
"Well, if a hero lives for a long enough time, he'll become a villain, probably the very thing he once wanted to destroy" John said. Kevin shook his head.
"But they're not just heroes" Kevin said. John raised his eyebrows in shock and confusion.
"They're denizens. They're guardians of Peach Creek" Kevin said. John smiled and lowered his eyebrows.
"What's the difference?" John asked. Kevin shrugged.
"Well, you think about what I've said. If you need any help, I'll be in this same spot tomorrow" John told him. Kevin nodded, and walked back to his house.
Could they really become villains? Kevin thought to himself. I know Eddy was a villain, but he became a hero. Is this some cycle that goes on forever? The hero becoming the villain, and the villain becoming the hero?
Kevin continued walking until he reached his house. He saw Rolf going back to his farm as well. He ran over to Rolf.
"Hey Rolf, wait up!" Kevin called out. Rolf turned around, and smiled happily. Kevin ran up to him.
"Hello, Kevin" Rolf said.
"Is the meeting over?" Kevin asked him.
"Yes, it is" Rolf said.
"Well, what's the verdict?" Kevin asked him curiously.
"Double D has decided to destroy the weapons" Rolf said. Kevin looked at him in shock.
"He believes that they're too dangerous, and should be removed A.S.A.P." Rolf said.
"Right" Kevin said in a disappointed voice.
"I'm sorry, Kevin. The decision has been made. Tomorrow we're burning the weapons" Rolf said. Kevin nodded slowly, and walked back into his house.
Well, if they're going to burn the weapons, then I'm taking a few souvenirs Kevin thought to himself. He rushed to his garage, hopped on his bike, and rode to the PCC building as fast as he could. Once he arrived at the building, he took out a paper clip and unlocked the lock. He burst through the doors and ran up the staircase. On the third floor, he saw a huge safe with a digital lock.
Oh man! What number would Double D use for the combination? Kevin thought to himself. He typed in 7-1-3, which meant July 13th, the date that the war ended. The safe unlocked, and Kevin pulled it open. Inside, he saw several rifles and SMGs, as well as the bazooka Rolf used in the last war. He saw a cloth on a table nearby. He put the weapons in the cloth, and walked to the door. He was about to leave until he saw a notebook on the desk. He opened, and was surprised at what he read.
It's a record of everything said in the meetings! Kevin thought to himself. He looked at the last page, which was the part of the meeting that he missed.
Double D: Alright, I suggest we burn these weapons at once!
Rolf: Is everyone in agreement with Double D?
Lee: Yeah.
May: Sure.
Marie: Definitely.
Eddy: Of Course!
Ed: Are we talking about buttered toast?
Eddy: No, Ed, we're talking about burning the weapons.
Ed: Oh, then yes!
Johnny: Okay!
Jimmy: Yep!
Sarah: Whatever.
Plank: …
Nazz: Yeah.
Rolf: Well then, it's settled. We will burn the weapons tomorrow.
Nazz: Eddy, could you ask your brother if he wants to go hiking with me?
Eddy: Nazz, I know you have a crush on him, but he's too old for you.
Nazz: If you say so.
Kevin saw that the page had nothing else.
So, they're all against me? And Nazz loves his tyrant of a brother? Well, I'll show them.
Kevin noticed that cameras were taped to the wall.
If I leave any evidence at all, they might suspect me. I hate to do this, but I have to destroy the building.
Kevin opened the bag, and took out Rolf's bazooka. He saw that it had a rocket left. He aimed it at the chairs, and fired the weapon. He fell down because of the ferocity of the weapon. He saw that the room was starting to turn into flames. He quickly ran out the door. He hopped on his bike, and rode off. He looked back to see the PCC building's other floors start to also catch fire.
Good thing Double D made it out of wood Kevin thought to himself. He rode back to the cul-de-sac, only to find the kids in a panic. He snuck the bag of weapons into his garage and shut the door. He saw Nazz sitting by her front door crying.
"Nazz, what's wrong?" Kevin asked her. She hugged him when he approached her.
"Oh Kevin. Rolf told me you were headed towards the building. I was afraid you were hurt" Nazz said in a sad voice. Kevin felt guilt come over him.
"What happened?" she asked him.
If I told her the truth, they'd never trust me. They'd lock me up for sure Kevin thought to himself.
"Nazz, I think Double D's a traitor" he said. Nazz looked at him in shock.
"What?" she asked in surprise.
"He was at the building, writing down a scheme to take over Peach Creek. I walked in, and when I read the paper, he ran off. On his way out, he lit the floor on fire with a match. I barely escaped" Kevin said in a huge lie.
"I can't believe this" Nazz said. More tears came out of her eyes.
"What are we going to do?" Nazz asked him. Kevin wiped her tears away with a cloth.
"I am going to stay loyal to Peach Creek" Kevin said. "I'm going to blockade this cul-de-sac so that Double D can't escape" Kevin said. Nazz nodded in response, and walked back into her house. Kevin rode off on his bike into the woods. Finally, he found John waiting.
"Back so soon?" John asked with a smile.
"Okay, I burned the PCC building and have all the weapons. So, what now?" Kevin asked him.
"Well, know we must make sure Double D can't make weapons to fight back. Go to the junkyard tomorrow, and destroy everything there" John said. Kevin nodded.
"How could I do that?" Kevin asked him. John shrugged.
"I don't know. Use some of the vehicles from the construction site. But don't break everything, or it could still be recycled. You must burn everything" John explained.
"Alright, I'll do it" Kevin said. John put a hand on Kevin's shoulder.
"You're doing the right thing, Kevin" John said. Kevin smiled, and ran back to his house. John went back to the cul-de-sac, and saw nobody around. He pulled the hidden lever, and went down the opening in the ground. He saw Marcus waiting with the army.
"How'd it go?" Marcus asked him.
"I did better than you instructed. Kevin thinks they're corrupted, and he burned down their Headquarters!" John said happily.
"Great job, John" Marcus said.
"Thank you. You're instructions were a bit vague, so I had to improvise" John explained. Marcus opened up a document of the plans for his ultimate weapon.
"Soon the flying fortress will be ready, and we will be unstoppable" Marcus said. John nodded in response.
"How far is it in production?" John asked him.
"It's 73% complete" Marcus replied.
"Marcus, despite how Kevin now might be a valuable asset, I still don't see how the rest of the plan could come through" John said. Marcus looked at John curiously.
"How so?" Marcus asked him.
"What about Double D? What happens when the kids find out that Double D is innocent?" John asked him.
"Kevin has already done what he was destined to do. Now all of the kids will have conflicting differences. Some will want to punish Kevin severely, some won't. This conflict must happen if we are to have a chance to strike the town with the element of surprise" Marcus explained.
"What if something happens to Kevin?" John asked him.
"Hopefully, Kevin will remain intact until our emergence. However, if he's hurt or captured before then, than our distraction will be gone, and his diversion may not have been long enough" Marcus explained. John nodded in response.
"How much longer do we need him to distract them, Marcus?" John asked him.
"Approximately 28 hours. After that, the flying fortress will be ready, and we'll be out of their range" Marcus said.
"What if Kevin tells them about me before then? Eddy will know that I'm up to no good, then he'll figure you're working with me and they'll be all over us" John said.
"Well, if that does happen, we'll release the army of robots and hide in this bunker until they stop trying to fight us" Marcus told him.
