As Minnie and Emil kissed Minnie saw a quick reflection off the shiny paneling of the machine. She saw Mickey, a golden glowing mouse, looking at her and he shook his head. Minnie pushed Emil off of her and ran to the panel. She thought she saw Mickey fade and all that was left was a small ball of light. She spun around and saw a tiny trail of light going into the door at the top of the stairs. 'Mickey?" Minnie asked. That is when she noticed Emil's laughter. 'What is it honey?"

Emil kept laughing as he backed up. "She is ready my lord." Emil smiled as the Phantom Blot walked out from behind a machine, hands turned to duel swords.

'Very good, Emil." The Phantom Blot complimented. "I see you did a fine job of testing Minnie."

"Testing?" Minnie asked as her sword was drawn. "Emil, what is he talking about?"

"Well, Minnie. When he saw you weren't even worth killing, he sent me in to test you. I sent you on these quests. At the end, if you had progressed in skill and let Mickey go, you would be fit to be killed by the Phantom Blot. And you pass with flying colors." Emil smiled as he pulled out a large gun with electric shocks pulsing in it.

"Now, Minnie, I will kill you." The Phantom Blot said as he raised his swords. He swung at Minnie but they were blocked, by Emil's gun.

" Not so fast, bug guy." Emil said as he threw him off. He grabbed Minnie. Minnie struggled by Emil's grip was too great. "I tested her. I made her what she is today. I think I deserve something. I'll give you Minnie if you give me your powers and title."

"So, I'm your bargaining chip!" Minnie shouted as she squirmed.

'That is one way of putting it." Emil said snidely.

"Emil. I thought you were faithful." The Phantom said as he readied his swords. "But, you are expendable." The Phantom swung his swords but Emil blocked it, releasing Minnie in the process. Emil charged his energy gun and fired. The Blot flew back as the shocks hit him. Emil reloaded and aimed again. The Blot dodged it and clashed with Emil. They sparred back and forth, knocking over the tables and demolishing the machines.

"Wait!" Emil shouted as he blocked another attack. 'Shouldn't we be going after Minnie?" The men turned to where Minnie had been. She was gone. They heard the door slam above and each took off after their prey.