A/N: Last time, after scaring Justice Maker into hiding, the teachers/Defenders got leveled up in SRO, and the students got a large taste of Filipino culture. Everything seems to be well. However, unknown to everyone, a certain enemy is about to make a comeback... Enjoy the next chapter, folks!
ToonSchool: Revolution Wars
The Ugly Truth
At the Relano's house, everyone is enjoying their dinner after a long day, which some of the family members managed to go home after their rescues from the incidents. Even the students and the Filipino teens are invited. However, when they saw the news report about the recovery from the incidents a few hours ago, plus a sports report about a basketball match, not only they are relieved about the recovery, but they are also happy that Danilo's team has won the match, advancing them into the finals.
"Wow, Jose, you're boy has really done us proud today," Richard said.
"Thank you," Jose said proudly. "He's probably gonna turn pro someday."
"He reminds me of a friend of ours back home," Tony said. "He's got aspirations to play in the NBA."
"Sound like he's got big goals," Fernando said.
"You have no idea," June told him.
"Well I'm just happy that everything's back to normal," Ash said "And that we got to see around Manila."
"Yeah, it a really great place here," Timmy put in.
"Why thank you, young man," Maya said sweetly.
"And let's not for get your teachers, who manage to make to level 25 in SRO," Maria added.
"Congrats, guys," Reggie congratulated them.
"Yeah, big accomplishment," Tony added.
"Yeah, way to go, even though I still can't believe you guys are actually playing that game," Timmy put in.
"Oh gosh, it was nothing really," Mickey said with a smile.
"Yeah, I must say that game is really somethin'," Sandy added.
"Never thought I'd say this but I'm starting to enjoy it," Prickley said.
"Me too," Squidward agreed.
"Maganda marinig yan. (Good to hear.)," Jay told them both.
"However, this war isn't over yet."
The family are confused at what Roy has said until Aaron spoke up, "You're right, we still need to find that rouge A.I. who was the caused of this."
"What A.I.? A computer program?" Chesa asked in confusion.
"Yeah, it turns out the culprit behind this whole thing was a rouge A.I. called Justice Maker."
"Justice Maker?" Joriz asked. "That's kind of an ironic name considering all the injustice it's caused the last couple days.
"Ironic, and kinda corny too," June put in.
"I know," Barkin informed them. "Apparently, it was designed for hacking into and disabling enemy computer systems and databases at a U.S. military base in Pittsburgh. But somehow, 6 days ago, it got loose."
"And it created this virus called Nano Love that infected hundred of SRO accounts and stole my sub-account to frame me as a cover," Reggie continued.
"At mukha ito kumalat sa labas ng mga system sa buong bansa at ginawa kanila magkagulo. (And it apparently spread to outside systems throughout the country and made them go haywire.)," Jay picked up.
"We managed to reverse and repair the damage it caused, but it managed to slip away," Roy said. "We must stay alert in case it decides to return."
"Indeed we must," Maya said. "This Justice Maker is really advanced technology. We best be prepared for anything."
The family became astonished at what they had just heard Maya say.
"Whoa, Mom," Lauro said. "You knew all about this?"
"Well Aaron filled me in about it, when things went really crazy."
"Speaking of crazy, you guys might wanna take a look at this," Fernando said as he peaked in the room. Everyone, wondering what was going on entered the living room. Fernando then pointed at the TV to show a news report.
"And technological issues are once again running rampant in the country," the news anchor said. "In Davao, multiple fire alarms have gone off, perplexing the emergency services. In Cebu, TVs have frizzed out into static. And here in Manila, stoplights have started blinking on and off, jamming traffic on many streets. Several source point the blame back to the mysterious virus that ravaged the Philippines's electrical and technological systems several days earlier. While initially reported to have been neutralized, it's seems that the virus has returned, and still no sources on where it originated from. We'll bring you the latest updates as this breaking news continues."
"Oh great," Prickley growled. "So it's back for Round 2."
"I'd better contact the other SRO admins," Aaron said as he rushed to his computer
"And we'd better call Wade," Tony suggested.
"Already on it," Reggie said as he rushed to his room. He returned seconds later with his laptop and immediately set about to videochat Wade. Wade quickly answered.
"Hey Wade," Mickey said. "We thought you should know th-"
"That Justice Maker has resurfaced and is using Nano Love to wreak havoc again?" Wade asked. "Yeah, I know."
"Well we figured it would be back sooner or later," Sandy reminded them, "And looks like we was right!"
"Well, guys," Aaron said as he entered the room. "The corrupted avatar that Justice Maker used Nano Love to take control hasn't been seen yet, but the admins are putting the game world on high alert to try and ensure it won't try anything.
"Good idea, especially since it still has the strength of all the avatars it stole control of," Wade put in.
"Well, looks like we'll have to go into the game again and deal with this ourselves," Tony said.
"Yeah, I mean you guys took it down once," Timmy agreed "And with us by your side, it should be no problem doing it again you can do it again, right?"
"Wrong," a voice said. Everyone turned toward it and saw Aurelio standing there.
"What do you mean 'wrong'?" Chesa asked.
"Justice Maker is made from the most advanced technology. It has multiple fire walls and can hack and corrupt up to 1000 objects at the same time. It's practically unbeatable."
"What?!" Tony exclaimed. "That's crazy!"
"Yeah it's- hold on a second," Reggie said as he walks up to him. "How do you know so much about Justice Maker?"
"Because…I created it."
Everybody gasped upon hearing this. Aurelio made this monstrous A.I. that was terrorizing their home country?
"You made that monstrosity?" Farrah asked.
"Yes," Aurelio admitted. "Using the money I got from selling the farm and my own computer genius. It was supposed to help the U.S. government fend off cyber attacks by hacker groups and terrorist organizations. I gave it enhanced programming, including the Nano Love virus to be able to bring down enemy systems. I guess giving it that extra programming caused it to go rogue."
Everyone was shocked and some of the family was very angry at Aurelio.
"I should have known you'd be the cause of this," Anna yelled. "You're always nothing but trouble!"
"Yeah, it's bad you enough you scammed your own family, but now you've unleashed this technological apocalypse on us!" Ronald also shouted.
"Why are you even still here, you treacherous dog?!" Fernando growled.
"Hey, I didn't know it would develop it's own mind and strike out on his own," Aurelio defended himself.
"Come now, Lola, you believe me right?," he said. "I would never knowingly create something that would endanger innocent people like this. You know me."
He then took out his ePhone and show a digital version of some contract to Maya and explains, "Look, the military wants to buy Justice Maker from me. We can have the money again just like Lolo (grandfather) was here, only much more. Come on, Lola, you trust me, right?"
However, furious at what he has unleashed, Maya stood up and pulls out a sword from her wall, shocking everyone in the room as Farrah shouts, "Maya!"
She then starts swinging the sword to Aurelio, which he tries to dodge them, unknowingly messing up the table before being cornered at the wall with Maya's sword pointing at him.
"On your feet and die like a man," Maya said to Aurelio in a stern tone. "You'll be punished for your dire actions."
Seeing her desperate look in her eyes upon seeing what he has unleashed to the world, Aurelio only silently got up as grabs the sword's blade to stop Maya from killing him.
"I shouldn't have gone home."
With that, he left the house without a word, leaving the family speechless except Aaron, tries to stop him. However, he was too late as he took off by his car, much to his shock and horror.
"Aurelio, why? I looked up to you all of my life and never turn my back on you," Aaron said in shock, which the teachers are speechless at what they saw.
Seeing this, Timmy then quietly says, "You know, normally I would joke about this, but..."
"We know, we better leave them alone for now. I think we don't want to join another drama episode," Tony said in sympathy.
"Agree," Maria said as she, the other teens, and the students leave the house.
After Aurelio had gone, the room was now dead quiet. Maya turned to the teachers.
"I'd like to have a chat with you guys," she told them. "How about over a game of chess?"
The teachers glanced at each other before Mickey said, "Okay."
"Uh, you know, chess is a 2 players game. Plus, it wouldn't be fair if it's fifteen of us against one of you," Sandy point out as they saw the chess board.
"Don't worry, I wouldn't mind a risky challenge," Maya said. "Besides, I felt it would be too boring to play with one player."
Jumba moved a knight to one spot on the chessboard. The teachers were taking turns playing against Maya.
"It is your turn," Jumba said. Maya then moved a bishop and took one of the teachers' castles.
"Rats, Jumba should have anticipated that," Jumba said.
"Well, it takes both brains and a keen eye to win at this game you know," Maya said with a chuckle.
"So what do you wanna talk to us about Ms. Relano?" Sandy asks Maya.
"Well… I'm pleased to see how good friends you've been to us, and to Aaron, despite your earlier deception."
"Well of course, You guys have become our friends all the same," Mickey said.
"Yes, and that is absolutely splendid… but now I must ask you too try to be true friends to him."
The teachers then became confused.
"True friends?" Nora asked.
"Yes, friends that can come out of their shells and help each other when in danger. We're all going to need to be those kind of friends to each other, if we are to defeat this A.I."
The teachers thought for a second. "You know you're right. We can and will be true friends to you guys, especially Aaron," Mickey said, with the others nodding in agreement.
"Excellent," Maya said. "Now Lou I believe it was your move."
"Wha-What? Oh yeah," Lou said as he moved his piece continuing the game from where they were.
"And of course, it's all right to go back to your childhood," Maya said as she moves her piece on her turn, much to the teachers' surprise. "It's true you can't go back to the past, but there are times you can do it and reminisce your past and manifest it as your own. Don't let anyone stop you from what you are doing and if the going gets tough, keep on going with the memories within you."
Sandy then moves another of the teacher's pieces as Maya continued.
"Because let's face it, one's childhood can often determine what kind of person you will grow up to be for the rest of your life. Take Aaron and Aurelio for example. Aaron, a successful technician and game developer, was surrounded by a loving caring family through his childhood. Aurelio, on the other hand, the product of an affair from my husband, was ostracized by that same family, except for Aaron, and to, a somewhat lesser extent me, which would explain why he acts like he does. And you guys I can all assume had happy loving childhoods, giving how much you've done to help us."
"Well, of course, we grew up surrounded by great friends, which is why we've been able to make so many of them. And we are always willing to help them out, no matter what the cost."
"I'm glad to hear that," Maya said as she moved her queen in near the teacher's king. "And by the way, checkmate."
A/N: So Justice Maker has resurfaced and it's creator is revealed to be Aurelio! What could this mean for the output for the heroes? Stay alert for the next chapter! And BTW, NashWalker's 2013 Toon and Author's Choice Awards fic is up with the intro. However it needs votes to proceed. You have until March 19th to cast your vote by review in 18 categories on the fic.