Chapter five:
The Mad Queen comes over to the Mad King who is working on something.
The Mad King turns sending someone there but knows who it is before even looking. "Greetings my queen." He says to the other.
"How's it coming along?" The Mad Queen asks scanning what is being made.
"Quite well." TheMad King glances to it as he speaks then turns back to the other to speak again. "How's your powers going?"
"Pretty good." The Mad Queen says turning to meet the Mad Kings eyes. "It seems I'm keeping the ones I hoped I would. Also a few weaker ones I couldn't really use got a little stronger letting me use them now."
"That's good." The Mad King nods. "Your body should finish settling pretty soon here."
The Mad Queen nods then crouches beside the Mad King who is sitting on his knees, to see how he can help.
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Another week has passed by and Vav is finally out of the hospital.
Vav is now in Hilda's lab with Hilda, Rusty and Mogar.
"The Mad King and the Mad Queen will strike soon. And it'll probably be big." Hilda says. "They've been quiet for too long."
"Then what should we do?" Vav asks.
Hilda turns to look to him. "You and Mogar will be going against them. So we should make sure you're ready."
Vav nods. "What do you got?"
"I've been working on this." Hilda shows Vav a new suit that looks exactly like the one he has. "This one is specially designed for this battle. We'll keep the one you're wearing just in case this one can't be used after the battle. You have your slow-mo hands of course but a few new features. The material can take more damage than before making it a better shield against attacks. Though you must be careful because like anything it can only take so much." She warns. "Also there is a special shield that should be able to block the tentacle attack that would steal your life. It's like a bubble that surrounds your body yet formed to your body with space between it and your body. This way it shouldn't be able to steal your life. But only use it for that attack. If it is destroyed you will be left defenceless against that attack."
Vav nods.
"Go ahead and try it on." Hilda says then turns to Mogar. "Mogar. I know you prefer your sword but you also should have something to use to help protect you." She grabs something from the table. "This bracelet can make you a shield when activated. Just throw your arm out to the side then lower it to make it vanish." She puts it on.
Mogar throws his arm out and a mostly see through dark pink shield appears.
It is around his body like clothes of a single bubble but with a little space between his body and the shield.
Mogar lowers his arm and it goes away.
"There you go." Hilda nods. "That is used when you see a tentacle coming after you."
"It fits."
They turn to look to Vav.
Vav still looks the same but his old suit is placed nicely on the floor.
Hilda nods. "That's good. Now try doing what Mogar did."
Not really knowing which hand it is Vav throws both arms out in a battle ready stance.
Vav gets a shield around him just like Mogar. "This is bloody cool!" He says and lowers his arms making the shield vanish.
"It's in working order. Good." Hilda nods content about this. "Also Vav here is a ray gun. You can attack from a distance with it." She hands it to Vav then turns back to Mogar. "Mogar. This only has about six shots in it but you can use it to fire a beam if you attach it to your sword. This way you can also attack from a distance." She makes sure Mogar gets it on properly.
"Hilda." Orf comes over getting everyone's attention. "There is a huge commotion at the centre of town."
"That must be them!" Hilda says. "We all are going to go!"
They all race out with Orf following after Hilda. They hurry to the centre of town hoping that it is indeed the two. They make it and push through some people until they get to the front. They find that it is indeed the Mad King and the Mad Queen.
They are in the centre of town with some sort of metal box, probably machine, that is almost as tall as the Mad Queens knees.
"Go ahead." The Mad King says glancing to the Mad Queen. "Lets get started."
The Mad Queen smirks then looks at the crowd. He could turn slightly and notice Vav and the gang at any moment. "Citizens hear us now!" He calls. "Bow down to your new rulers!"
"Never!" Someone shouts from the crowd.
"Resistance is futile." The Mad Queen smirks then turns in the opposite direction of Vav and the gang to look to the Mad King. "Lets do this."
The Mad King nods then kicks the machine.
It springs to life opening the top then it sends out a beam that creates a dome.
The dome around the city looks like a crystal clear one with water running down it like its running water.
"You will never escape until you've accept your fate! Accept us as you're rulers!"
"No."
The two turn and find Vav as well as Mogar moving forward.
"Well." The Mad Queen smirks. "Seems you're earlier than expected. But no matter. I will end this now Vav." He raises his hand and throws it slightly cupped at Vav as he sends one of his life sucking tentacles at Vav.
Vav thinks quickly and gets up the shield.
The tentacle tries to take his life but fails and vanishes.
Vav lets the shield fall at this.
"So I see you've found a way to resist." The Mad Queen says. "This only makes the game more interesting." He sends rose petals flying towards Vav who jumps to dodge it.
Vav knows that he shouldn't try to stop the petals as it'll leave him venerable like before. He grabs out the ray gun and shoots at the Mad Queen.
The Mad Queen moves avoiding the attack so it leaves a slightly charred mark on the road. He then fires a beam at Vav who dodges it causing it to leave its mark on the road as seen before from his beam.
Mogar clicks the button on the device then once it has quickly charged he thrusts it forward. He sends a white beam from his sword heading straight for the Mad Queen.
The Mad Queen counters it with his own beam and the Mad King dashes to stop Vav from attacking.
The two beams hit causing a slight explosion to show that their power is equal.
The Mad King slashes at Vav with his crown hitting the others cheek as Vav leans away.
Vav tries to ignore the slight sting on his cheek along with feeling a few drops of blood drip down his cheek. He fires the ray gun at the Mad King who jumps back to dodge.
Mogar has also charged at the Mad Queen slashing his sword at him but the Mad Queen leans away just in time.
The Mad Queen sends rose petals flying at Mogar.
Mogar manages to block the ones that would do the worst damage but is cut by the remaining ones. He isn't badly damaged though.
In the moment that Mogar is distracted the Mad Queen heads for Vav who is about to shoot at the Mad King again.
Vav turns but is punched by the Mad Queen causing him to fall to the ground. He also ends up dropping the ray gun as if clatters away from him on the ground.
The Mad Queen raises one hand up slightly cupped with the palm facing the sky. He raises his hand from about lower stomach level to upper chest level.
Thorny vines that range in colours from dark green to brown burst from under Vav growing up a bit.
Vav is held in the air with his arms and legs spread out being held by the vines. He has vines around his wrists and ankles that hold him above their heads.
"Finally!" The Mad Queen says then sends a tentacle heading straight for Vav.
Mogar rushes to the base of the vines and slams his sword into it trying to cut the thick vines.
The tentacle is about to reach Vav.
Rose petals slash Mogar leaving him with a few new worse gashes but he persists trying to be ahead of the tentacle.
Mogar manages to cut the vines causing Vav to fall as the vines release him becoming too loose.
The tentacle grabs the vines only for both to vanish while Mogar catches Vav.
"Thank you Mogar." Vav says then is allowed to stand on his feet. He charges then dodges around the Mad Queen who tries to strike him.
Mogar then quickly shoots a beam at the Mad Queen managing to hit him knocking him back to the ground.
"Are you okay?" The Mad King asks turning to the other.
The Mad Queen sends out three tentacles stealing three innocent lives faster than before. He then gets to his feet with a slight jump feeling more energized. "I'm okay."
Hilda turns to Rusty as the four begin barreling again. "We need to get as many as possible away from here." She tells him. "The Mad Queen is using them to keep powering up to keep going."
Rusty nods so while the four are distracted the two of them hurry people away as fast as they can.
Soon almost everyone is further away where they can easily hide, inside or gone from the area.
Hilda looks back to the fight and sees Vav get hit with the Mad Queens rose petal attack. "What more can we do?" She questions watching the fight for a few moments.
"Wait and watch." Rusty says standing by a building.
Hilda's eyes land on the metal box. "If we could find a way to that we can destroy it." She says gesturing to the box.
"But how will we do that?" Rusty asks as Hilda glances to him.
Hilda looks back to the box. "Very carefully." She says.
"X-ray! I know you're there!" Vav says.
"I am the Mad Queen!" The Mad Queen growls and smacks Vavs side with a vine knocking him over. He sends a beam and Vav rolls away only to jump to his feet.
"Are you really this monster that you've become?" Vav asks.
"I am who I am. I'm not a monster." The Mad Queen sends another beam but once again Vav dodges.
"This is your last chance X-ray. Come back to us as you were before. We can pretend that this never happened." Vav begins walking towards the Mad Queen.
"Fool!" The Mad Queen sends rose petals flying at Vav that manage to cut his arm and side on one side with a very shallow cut on his skin.
Vav doesn't let this stop him as he keeps advancing.
The Mad Queen sends even more flying at Vav but it once again doesn't stop him. He prepares a beam then fires.
Vav dodges to the side then charges at the Mad Queen.
The Mad Queen turns ready to attack when suddenly Vav grabs him.
"Are you afraid X-ray? Afraid of being forgotten yourself? While I was in the hospital I've done some thinking." Vav says.
The Mad Queen glares at him and tries to escape the grip but it doesn't help that his arms are stuck at his sides. "Get off!" He growls.
"You're afraid that you won't be needed."
"Get off!" The Mad Queen snaps at Vav.
"You're afraid of losing everything you've worked so hard to achieve." Vav continues. "You don't need to be afraid."
"I'm not fucking afraid!" The Mad Queen manages to throw Vav off causing him to hit his shoulder hard against the ground. "I am very confident in everything!" His eyes narrow as Vav sits up with a probably painful shoulder. "I am happy with where I am now. Nothing will change that. I am happy!"
Vav gets to his feet. "Then the X-ray I know is in there... I'm sorry." He pulls out another item form Hilda.
"Vav!" Hilda slightly gasps as she sees what he is holding.
Vavs eyes water. "I thought if I figured out what exactly happened then I could save you." He says. "But..." A tear slides down his cheek. "It seems that I really can't." His eyes fall to half open. "So I'll do what I must. Because it's my duty to protect this city from the threat of villains."
"Oh?" The Mad Queen raises an eyebrow. "With a water bottle?" He turns to Hilda. "Tell me. What does this thing do?" He hates that sometimes he missed one or two things Vav got from Hilda because he was checking out what he got himself.
Vav slightly glances to Hilda enough to let their eyes meet and he gives a look with a message in it.
You know what must be done.
Hilda swallows harshly then she takes a few steps backwards staying silent.
The Mad Queen's eyes narrow at this. "So you choose to defy me huh?" He then smirks. "No matter." He sends a tentacle heading straight for Vav as he is turning back to look to the Mad Queen. He knows that Vav won't have time to dodge by the time that he finishes turning around.