Chapter 11: The Aftermath
'Having saved Jackie from Syth, the cybersquad are victorious once again, but where did Creech's dad, Max, come from?'
Jackie is free from Syth's domination thanks to Shari and the professor helping out the cybersquad, but now Creech's dad, Max, has arrived and doesn't appear to be happy about what he sees. Who's going to explain the situation to him?
"Dad?" Creech asks in surprise. "What are you doing here?"
"I was on vacation in Gollywood when I suddenly got a call about a kidnapping here in Tikiville." Max replies, still frantic. "When I heard that, I had to catch the first flight back here to make sure everything was ok and to make sure you were ok Creech. I was especially worried about your well being. Are you ok honey?"
"I'm fine daddy." Creech replies with a nod. "It's all thanks to my friends, the cybersquad, Shari Spotter, and Professor Stumblesnore."
Everyone waves at Max. Max waves back nervously.
"So what happened here concerning the kidnapping?" Max asks.
"Well daddy, it all happened like this." Creech begins. "I was checking on the egg of Benedicta when the cybersquad showed up and notified me that a cyborg named Syth was heading here to commandeer the site. When Syth did arrive, he took my crown."
Max is nodding, taking in everything Creech is saying.
"So after that, he placed a spell on the palace and we were forced to leave the site because Syth turned everyone against us." Creech continues. "From there, we went to see Shari Spotter, who was happy to help us. After that, we went to see Motherboard, who would help us come up with a plan to stop Syth."
Max is continuing to nod.
"So after seeing Motherboard, Shari made a spell that would help take down Syth's spell, which it sort of did and that's how Matt and Slider were able to get into the palace around the spell." Creech continues. "But then she and the professor called in other wizards to help them take down the entire spell from around the palace because they couldn't do it alone. With all seven wizards, the spell was destroyed and from what is understood, so is Syth. So that's all that happened here."
"I see." Max says. "So who was kidnapped here?"
"Jackie of the cybersquad." Creech answers. "I did forget to mention that part didn't I?"
"Are you ok Jackie?" Max asks with concern. "Syth didn't hurt you did he?"
"I'm fine sir and no, Syth didn't harm me in any way." Jackie answers with a smile. "He just had other plans that weren't carried out thanks to my Slider."
"Well thank goodness you all are ok and things are back to normal." Max says as he embraces Creech in a hug.
"Oh and the left wall of the palace has been destroyed." Creech nervously says. "I believe Syth did that."
"That can be repaired, however, none of you can had something happened while that mad cyborg was terrorizing this site." Max calmly replies as he loosens his embrace on Creech. "I'm just glad you are ok Creech. You were on my mind the entire time while I was rushing back here."
"I'm just great daddy." Creech smiles.
"I would like to thank you all for helping out my Creech in that time of need." Max thanks them. "Is there anything that I can do for any of you to show how much I appreciate what you've done? Just name it and you got it."
"No payment is needed Max sir." Slider replies. "We were just doing our job. When a friend needs our help, the cybersquad will always be there to help them out."
"That goes double for us." Shari says with Stumblesnore nodding in agreement. "We were just doing our jobs so there's no need to pay us at all."
"Ok, if you're sure." Max says, embracing Creech once more. "I just can't thank you all enough for helping my daughter."
"Max sir, the one thing you can be sure of and that's we wouldn't let anything happen to Creech." Matt speaks up. "She's a great friend who knows she'll always have the support of the cybersquad."
"Thank you all so much." Max thanks them once more. "I will be able handle things from here."
"Thanks so much guys." Creech says. "I can't thank you enough for helping get Tikiville back under my control."
"It was all in a day's work Creech and we were more than happy to help out." Inez says as she hugs Creech. "Besides, we couldn't let Syth take over this site, especially knowing that you, our friend, are the rightful ruler."
Creech returns the hug.
"Well, we better head back to Control Central to tell Motherboard the good news." Matt says. "She's probably wondering about our progress with Syth."
"Thanks once again and see you guys around." Creech greets to them.
"See you around Creech." Jackie greets back to her.
The cybersquad now parts from Shari, Stumblesnore and the other wizards and begins heading to the coupe. Reaching the cyber vehicle, they all board it and are soon on their way back to control central. That just leaves Max, Creech, Shari, Stumblesnore, and the five wizards.
"Hey, whatever happened to that Syth?" Max asks.
"Well." Shari begins. "Let's just say that his time has come."
Shari now turns to the professor. Stumblesnore nods, already knowing what Shari is thinking. Taking out their wands, Shari and the professor begins chanting a spell with the tips of their wands lighting up. Getting to the last line of the spell, the tips of their wands now illuminate with a bright blue light with Syth appearing in front of everyone. He is unconscious with his whole front side facing the ground. The pole that Slider drove through him is still fixated in his chest.
"Whoever did that to him really did him in." Max comments.
"My friends, the cyber squad, did that." Creech says.
Shari, Stumblesnore, and the five wizards now surround Syth's unconscious body, forming a group circle around him. The group places their right hands on Syth as they begin chanting a spell. Now getting to the last line and completing the spell, Syth vanishes from sight.
"And that is the end of that story." Shari says with a smile.
"What happened to Syth?" Creech asks.
"He was sent back to where he belongs." Stumblesnore answers. "Since this isn't his rightful place, he couldn't remain here."
"I honestly can't thanks you guys enough for everything." Max says. "By the way, can you repair walls? From what Creech tells me, the left wall of the palace has been destroyed."
Shari and Stumblesnore now turn to each other with confused looks along with the other five wizards, being unsure of how they can answer Max.
Control Central
Having left Tikiville, the team now returns to Control Central with the coupe being parked in the bay. Climbing out, they are immediately met with by Coop, Digit, and Dr. Marbles.
"Welcome back team!" Dr. Marbles says with cheer. "I see that you all were once again victorious because Jackie is back with us unharmed. Welcome back Jackie."
"Thanks doc." Jackie replies. "I'm glad to be back."
"Jackie, you're back!" Digit shouts as he embraces her. "I'm so glad to see you!"
"Same here digde." Jackie says, returning the hug. "I've missed you too."
"Son, I am so proud of you." Coop says, now embracing Slider in a hug. "You promised me that you would win that battle with Syth and you did. You must have really showed him that you are no one to tamper with."
"I surely did dad." Slider replies. "You know I wasn't going to let Syth win, especially since my girlfriend was involved. Like his father before him, he now knows what the cybersquad is made of."
Coop now loosens his embrace on Slider.
"Motherboard couldn't have chosen a better team to protect cyberspace." Coop says, now catching with Slider's gaze. "And I'm very glad you are a part of that team son."
"I couldn't agree more Coop." Motherboard's voice rings out from behind everyone.
Hearing her voice, the team turns around and spots Motherboard on the main screen.
"Coop made a very excellent point." Motherboard says. "I did indeed choose a very wise, smart and reliable team to protect cyberspace. You all have made me very proud once again. I know I can always count you."
"You got that right Mother B." Matt agrees. "Thanks to Slider, Syth is now joining his father in the cyber afterlife."
"And I got my Jackie back." Slider says, now embracing Jackie. "When I was separated from her, it felt like an eternity without her. If it's anyone who is going to be my queen, it's going to be her."
"Aww, thanks Sly." Jackie smiles.
"Slider, your friendship to the cybersquad is very outstanding." Motherboard speaks. "Even more so, your loyalty to your team mates as well as Jackie is absolutely amazing. You stood your ground and showed extreme courage in the face of danger, saving a team mate in their time of need. I'm very happy to see that Jackie is back with us once more. Welcome back Jackie."
"Thanks Mother B." Jackie says.
"Hey, let's have a party." Matt suggests. "We have won three major battles against three major threats to cyberspace. This calls for a celebration."
"Great idea Matt." Inez agrees as she embraces Matt in a loving hug.
"That is a great idea Matt, but before we do that, I would like to share a special dance with Jackie." Slider says. "Since we never got our chance to have our summer dance in Solaria, I would like to have it now, if that's alright."
"Of course Slider." Motherboard replies.
"Anything you want kid." Digit happily agrees. "You two are pretty much dressed for the occasion, so why not."
Reaching into his chest compartment, Digit now pulls out a small hand held spotlight. Turning it on, Digit takes flight and aims the spotlight in the middle of the room so it is focused on Jackie and Slider. Inez, Coop, Matt, and Dr. Marbles now shift to the right side of the room so the couple can have room to dance.
With just Slider and Jackie being in the middle of the room, Slider locks gazes with Jackie.
"Jackie, may I have this dance?" Slider sincerely asks.
"You certainly can Slider." Jackie replies with a smile.
With Jackie in his arms, the two begins slow dancing with Digit focusing the spotlight on them. Motherboard's screen now changes to a scene of a starlit night sky as the song 'Star To Fall' begins playing.
"I hear your name whispered on the wind
It's a sound that makes me cry
I hear a song blow again and again
Through my mind and I don't know why
I wish I didn't feel so strong about you
Like happiness and love revolve around you."
Slider now spins Jackie as the two continue slow dancing.
"Jackie, I have always dreamed of this moment, dancing with my special girl." Slider begins. "And I'm glad that you are my special girl and that I get to share this moment with you."
Smiling, Jackie leans her head on his shoulder as they continue dancing.
"Trying to catch your heart
Is like trying to catch a star
So many people love you baby
That must be what you are
Waiting for a star to fall
And carry your heart into my arms
That's where you belong
In my arms baby, yeah."
"They are so cute together." Inez whispers to Matt.
"That they are Inez." Matt agrees, now leaning down and kissing Inez on the cheek while taking her in his arms.
With the song continuing to play, Slider and Jackie are continuing to dance, instantly forgetting about their encounter with Syth and the misfortunes he brought with him.
"I've learned to feel what I cannot see
But with you I lose that vision
I don't know how to dream your dream
So I'm all caught up in superstition
I want to reach out and pull you to me
Who says I should let a wild one go free
Trying to catch your heart
Is like trying to catch a star
But I can't love you this much baby
And love you from this far
Waiting for a star to fall
And carry your heart into my arms
That's where you belong
In my arms baby, yeah
Waiting (however long...)
I don't like waiting (I'll wait for you...)
It's so hard waiting (don't be too long...)
Seems like waiting (makes me love you even more...)
Waiting for a star to fall
And carry your heart into my arms
That's where you belong
In my arms baby, yeah."
With everyone watching on, Jackie and Slider are happily dancing with their all of their troubles melting away and becoming a thing of the past.
What a sweet moment Jackie and Slider are sharing! Don't you agree folks? Syth is down and out and is no longer a problem for the cybersquad! Cyberspace is once again safe from all threats and is once again at peace! Next chapter: The Epilogue, telling of how everyone is doing after Syth's reign of terror.
A/N: The song I added in this chapter is called: Star to Fall by Boy Meets Girl/The Cabin Crew.
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