Chapter four:
"That should be everything." The Mad King says as they leave the final store. He turns to Ray meeting his eyes. "Anyplace you want to stop at?" He asks.
"Not that I can think of." Ray responds in which the Mad King nods.
"Ok. Then we can head back. I'll let you in on what I'm thinking of possible ideas when we get there."
"Sounds good to me." Ray nods and he follows the other as they leave. He feels eyes on him and glances back expecting the girls only to see Rusty. He turns away deciding to not worry about it as he and the Mad King just continue walking. "Thank you."
The Mad King glances to Ray.
"You've done so much for me Ryan." Ray turns to meet the others eyes. "You have no idea how grateful I am."
The Mad King smiles then pulls Ray close. "Don't worry about it dear Ray." He says in assurance.
Ray leans against the other truly feeling at home making him smile.
They make it back and settle in the living room to discuss the plans.
"So. We need to find a way to lure them here." The Mad King says as they are sitting side by side on the couch. "Even with him gone the city will remain under our rule. No other villains will be allowed to continue their antics without having our permission. It will be made sure that it is made clear to the other villains."
"That sounds good." Ray nods then frowns. "The only downside is I can't really be used as bait since Vav isn't actually my friend. None of them really are. They just want me to be X-ray and do work for them so they don't have to dirty their hands fighting. Even if it seems I'm just some sidekick to them in the end."
The Mad King pulls Ray close. "Don't listen to them. They don't know anything." He tells him. "You are amazing and strong. You shouldn't have to be what they expect of you."
"Thank you." Rays smile slightly returns.
"Good. Now then. We could still use you as bait despite that Vav isn't friends with you anymore. I'm sure that they'll still come running if they believe that you are in great danger. They are the supposed good guys after all. To them a life in danger is a life in danger regardless of who it is. Don't worry we will take precautions." The Mad King tells him.
"That might work." Ray nods. "Like you said they are the good guys after all."
"Alright. Come with me." The Mad King leads Ray to another room. "I am going to share my plan with you."
Ray glances around the room seeing that it definitely looks high tech and he gasps in amazement. He may have been in Hildas lab quite a bit but this place has a more slick and organized look.
Hildas lab has a lot more different things lying around so this place looks more high tech than Hildas lab due to that.
"I plan to use a little serum that is made from a special milk." The Mad King explains. "I have already begun to distribute it across the city. Everyone will drink it. Then using a machine we will zap their strength and take over this city!" He pushes a button to open a hidden hatch in the floor in front of them.
"A coloured one!"
The two turn around and see Mogar who looks rather upset.
"Ah yes. Mogar." The Mad King says. "He has joined us."
"Coloured ones can't be trusted!" Mogar pulls out his sword as if ready for battle. "Mad King send lies." He then gasps as his sword seems to drop a little as if it's a little too heavy. "No! Not yet!"
The Mad King dashes forward then attacks Mogar causing him to fall to the ground skidding a little towards the hole in the floor.
Mogars sword drops down into the hole.
There is a soft moo and Mogars eyes widen only to look behind himself into the hole meeting the eyes of a cow.
"Mother!" Mogar gasps in recognition.
The cow is hooked up to machines on the utter and on the muzzle.
"You want to join your mother so badly?" The Mad King chuckles. "Well here you go!" He kicks Mogar into the hole before turning away. "Dear Ray. This cow." He gestures to the cow as Ray comes to take a look. "Has special milk to make those who drink it stronger." He explains. "It seems that the longer Mogar is away from her the weaker he gets. But we can use his strength as a part of our plan. It can help with a connection to the draining of the strength. We could also use the strength to power up special helmets to help us gather a loyal and strong army. Helmets that ensure they remain loyal to us. We can rule the world one day. Together."
Ray smiles. "Ruling the world... No one would oppose us. No one would hurt us and get away with it." He turns to the Mad King. "It sounds interesting."
The Mad King grins. "I knew you would see it that way." He turns leading Ray away from the hole and he pushes the button to close it. "We will begin taking Mogars strength soon. Though right now we won't take enough to kill him. Just enough to make him weak."
"Sounds good." Ray nods as they leave the room.
"Just remember to not drink any milk for now. Don't want to steal all of your strength too." The Mad King says placing a hand on Rays shoulder.
"I'll remember." Ray confirms. "Now let's get the fake scene ready. We should capture them right away."
"Yes." The Mad King agrees.
The next day...
Ash, Hilda, Rusty and Vav are in Vavs apartment.
Vav is playing a game while the other three are working together.
Suddenly Vavs TV goes to static making Vav jump.
When the static is gone it shows an image of the Mad King.
Vav jumps to his feet dropping his controller to the ground. "Mad King!"
At his the other three turn to see that it is indeed the Mad King dressed in his usual outfit and all.
"Greetings Vav." The Mad King says with a smirk. "I have come with a message."
"I'll tell you a message!" Vav raises a fist up threateningly. "I'm going to kick your ass!"
"Oh I wouldn't be getting cocky if I were you." The Mad King chuckles. "Because I have my own trick up my sleeve."
The camera is moved then shows an image that makes the four freeze their eyes widening.
Ray is hanging by his wrists that are tied to a large metal pipe on the ceiling. His head is down possibly unconscious.
The camera turns back to the Mad King.
"What did you do!?" Hilda demands.
"Oh nothing yet." The Mad King chuckles. "But if you don't come here in twenty four hours then you just might find your precious friends corpse in an alley. And I warn you. Do not test me on this threat. I'll see you soon."
The Tv cuts to black then back to Vavs game that is waiting for him to decide if he should respawn or not as he had died.
The room is silent save for the sounds from Vavs game. It's as if no one was daring to breathe.
Finally Hilda turns to Vav who looks conflicted. "Guess we are going." She says.
Vav turns to her as if about to say something but instead he snaps his mouth shut. He looks down with half open eyes.
Ash moves closer and places a hand on Vavs shoulder. "Vav. You're a hero aren't you?"
Vav nods.
"Then you should be ready to go to help him." Ash tells him. "As a hero it is your job to protect innocents and to defeat bad guys. It doesn't matter who they are."
Vav turns to slightly meet Ash's eyes.
"Do this for X-ray. And if not for him then for everything that you stand for." Ash tells him with a determined look.
Vav closes his eyes tightly then he opens them also determined. "Let's do this!"
Ash smiles glad to see this and they turn to Hilda and Rusty. "So? Do we have a plan?"
"I think all of us should go." Hilda says. "We don't know what he is planning. But we have to go to keep X-ray alive."
The others nod.
"Okay. So while the rest of us take care of any enemies one of us will need to go and find X-ray to save him." Ash says then they turn to Vav. "Vav. I think you should do that."
"Whot?! Why me? I can fight!"
"Vav..." Hilda moves closer to him. "Listen. Someone is going to have to save X-ray. The rest of us can distract anyone who comes after us. Once you reach X-ray you two need to find the Mad King and stop him. That's why you have to do this. Need I remind you that the Mad King has Mogar on his side right now."
Vav glances around to the others then back at Hilda. "I don't need that jerk..." He says but he sounds rather uncertain.
"Vav. What are your true feelings of you and X-ray splitting up and about his situation?" Ash questions.
Vav is silent for a few moments then he sighs in defeat. "Lonely. And I don't want anything to happen to X-ray. He can be a big jerk sometimes but I think I understand why. It's because of how he grew up that made him this way. I feel like in a way I can sympathize with him and he's still my friend... A fight of a misunderstanding and I was upset so I didn't think clearly."
Ash hugs him. "There you go." She says. "Now make sure to tell X-ray how you truly feel okay? You need to work together to find a way to defeat the Mad King."
Vav nods rather softly.
"Alright. Let's get ready to go." Hilda says.
