Chapter 17 released 10/10/20

Chapter 17: The final battle

5:04pm

After hours of searching security cameras from all over the US but they didn't seem to find anything. They double checked and good thing they did because they caught something suspicious. A security camera caught a few militia members boarding a plane that could fit up to at least 18 people, it was at an airport somewhere out in Utah. "I've got an idea," Traxie said, "Maybe we can track down those signals where the plane is headed and find out where they are hiding!"

Everyone was impressed with Traxie coming up with such an idea. "You are a genius!" cheered Multo. Everyone else agreed. Traxie felt very flattered as nobody ever told her she was good; maybe Truder sometimes but never very often. "Let's find out the radio frequency and see if we can retrace their steps!" Bula said, "This is a job for the Zula Patrol...again!"

The island somewhere in the Pacific Ocean (9:00pm)

"My experiments went well!" Gary said as he and a few other militia soldiers walked out of the labs, "Looks like Zulians are like humans after all!" "It's a shame Deliria and Truder died excruciatingly painful deaths," said one soldier, "Now that we got the experiments over with, what do we do now?" "Well, since 47 percent of the militia never returned to us and with there only being 18 soldiers that returned, all we can do is continue hiding," Gary said, "The catch is I have something in store for those government agents if they ever find us! This shotgun I used on Truder and Deliria was made originally as an experimental but was givin to me by Mr. McDaniel before I was seen as a freak to him! With this successful experimental shotgun, I can shoot rockets, fireworks, and very large bullets at my enemies!"

Meanwhile, the Zulians and humans saw the island up ahead as they were gonna approach from behind and not towards the front where all the buildings and dock was. They were in the time machine ship, as well as a variety of other aircraft and boats. "Lockwell's hideout! Dead ahead!" announced Zeeter. "So the government and US military will go in from behind to take out the militia while we including Rodger and Merryl take care of Gary Lockwell and his other members up front if they are there," Bula said to the gang. "Sounds like a plan," Gorga said, "But this reminds me too; Why was Buzzy's collar just sitting collecting dust? Did Gary have something to do with that or is it just my imagination?" "Probably just your imagination," said Merryl, "It happens when you reach an old age like me!" "I'm not even that old," Gorga replied, "I think?"

The gang arrived to shore and very quietly snuck into Lockwell's hideout. The crescent moon and slightly cloudy atmosphere made the gang a little concerned. Using binoculars, Bula saw Gary walking towards a the docks talking with another soldier. "This is our chance to kick us some Lockwell ass!" Merryl whispered triumphantly. The Zula Patrol, Rodger, and Merryl bolted for the docks without being noticed. The army decided to take out Lockwell's soldiers one by one using silenced snipers.

"The boat I traveled on to get here sure is a beauty," bragged Gary, "Since you are my greatest guy Aiden, how about you come along with me for a little stroll around the island?" "It would be an honor Lockwell sir," Aiden replied. Gary got into the boat and before Aiden could get on, one of the cranes hooked up to the top and carried it. "What the holy hell is going?!" Gary shrieked. Rodger controlled the crane as he smiled at Gary finally being stopped. The Zula Patrol and Merryl held Aiden down. Bula radioed one of the generals informing him that they Gary and was ready to be arrested. Bula and the others didn't get a response but did hear gunshots in the distance as well as screaming.

The sirens began to wail. Merryl and the Zulians hearts dropped as many of Lockwell's soldiers began to run towards the team. They quickly jumped behind many boxes and barriers while Rodger panicked and swung Gary and his boat around hitting some of the soldiers. Aiden climbed into the crane and tried shooting Rodger. The two fought and both landed on the controls making the chains go up and down violently but turn right to the second crane. Gary saw the other crane, quickly jumped out and landed onto the second crane's platform. He turned on the crane and was in control of it!

Rodger threw Aiden off the crane making him land in the ocean just short of the coast. Rodger than noticed Gary in the crane ready to swing at him. Gary quickly used switches to swing the crane arm to hit at Gary's crane then Gary swing his crane arm into Rodger's. The two continued to fight with their crane arms while Merryl and the Zula Patrol used objects to throw at the soldiers.

Meanwhile, heavy casualties inflicted where the buildings were on both sides. At first the militia were outnumbered by the US army but had a plan for that. They used kerosene cans with matches to make casualties on the good side higher than theirs.

The generals were horrified by the many explosions that caused the many deaths. "Retreat!" one of them said. They retreated with Lockwell's men still following them. They reached the aircraft and ships where they decided to use their artillery on Lockwell's men. The militia did not expect this which gave the US army a chance to not fully retreat but rather use bigger weapons. Now Lockwell's men militia became the targets once more with casualties in the thousands on the bad side.

Gary and Rodger still fought with the cranes while the Zula Patrol and Merryl took out most of the soldiers. "I may be old but not afraid to take out you crazy people to protect my son and his alien friends!" Merryl yelled. Gary then used his crane arm to break the left side of Rodger's crane. Rodger fell from his seat and ached with pain. Gary's crane arm didn't hit him but broken glass, metal parts and bolts flew at him, knocking him out of his seat.

Gary saw what had happened and repeated the process. Rodger got up despite the pain and secretly climbed out of the crane using the latter. The Zula Patrol noticed this and were releaved. The crane fell to the ground and almost practically exploded on impact. Gary laughed and laughed as he believed Rodger was dead and that he succeeded. The Zula Patrol, Merryl, and Rodger ran for their lives! When Gary found out they had got away, he was furious.

The military and army were left in a stalemate for a remainder of the final battle. Time was running out the US army believed and knew they needed to act fast if they wanted to stop Lockwell.

The military decided to go to the militia and take them out as they went in. Lockwell's militia was overwhelmed by the US army taking them out one by one. The rest decided to give up as they knew it was game over and they were arrested and locked up on the spot.

Bula and the gang ran thinking they escaped when all of a sudden, a giant firework shot came from behind and exploded right behind them sending them flying onto the walls of the buildings near them. Out in the smoke came Gary with his shotgun as he reloaded it with large bullets this time. "You won't escape me, not till your all dead!" he screamed. Professor Autofocus, Professor Precipito, Professor Spectrum, Iris Bloosshot, and Merryl were knocked out cold. Cloid had been broken into pieces like when Deliria threw him into a rock days before.

Rodger was the only one who got up as he dodged a bullet. Gary walked towards him this time reloading his gun with a firework. Rodger knew he had to act fast so he found a piece of rock and threw it at Lockwell causing him to accidently fire off his gun. Making the firework explode right near him which sent him flying in the air, smashing threw a buildings wall and toppled over on his face all battered, bruised, and cut up. He got up but soon lost consciousness making a grunt.

Bula got up with a terrible headache. He could see some of his unconscious friends lying on the ground. He then saw Rodger running to him as well as Zeeter, Multo, Gorga, Wizzy, and Wigg run up to him. Bula was hugged tightly by his team and Rodger. The military arrived to aid the others who were broken or knocked out. "Thank heavens you are okay!" Multo cried out. "Yeah I'm okay," Bula replied, "My head just hurts is all. Wait, where's Gary?"

Gary regained consciousness and was hiding, he quickly loaded his gun with the last of his ammo he had. "It's showtime!" he laughed quietly.

The army took Cloid and the others away to get treated for their injuries. The Zula Patrol, Rodger, and some other soldiers stayed to look for Lockwell. Rodger made a very idiotic decision to go up to the roof of one of the buildings by himself to check for Lockwell. The door slammed behind him and as a battered, bruised, and cut up Lockwell barricaded the door as he laughed. "Oops," Rodger said feeling stupid. "It's time to put your lights out, with my favorite and only gun!" Gary laughed evilly. Then a fly went into his mouth and he choked for about 10 seconds. "Ugh! Damn fly," he murmured. He saw that Rodger ran to a latter that lead to another roof of the building but a bit lower. Gary shot Rodger in the arm with a large bullet as Rodger cried out in pain. "I'd rather be on LSD with a lamp sticking out my ass right now!" he said in pain.

The Zula Patrol heard the gunshot and ran to the roof and broke down the door. They saw Lockwell go down the latter and fastly approach an injured Rodger. "I have to go save Rodger," Bula said. "We can help you, let us come along," Wizzy suggested. "I don't want any of you in the line of fire," Bula said sternly, "I must go deal with Lockwell by myself." The team looked saddened but knew that Bula was onto something good. "Bula before you go," Zeeter said to Bula as he turned to her confused at where she was getting at, "If we don't see each other again, there is something you must know. We may have known each other for years but one thing you may not know about me is I have liked you for years now and all I can say is...I LOVE YOU!" Before Bula could say anything, Zeeter closed her eyes kissed him on the lips. Bula's eyes went wide in shock, so did Gorga not expecting that. Multo, Wizzy, and Wigg expected it to happen at some point but not now of all times which somewhat left them speechless. At least they didn't need to plan it out now.

When Zeeter stopped kissing Bula, he wasn't sure what say in response as he went very red. "We'll talk later about this, just go!" Zeeter demanded. Bula went down the latter to collect his thoughts and stop Gary. "I hope you know what your doing," Zeeter whispered with a worried expression.

Gary laughed menacingly as he aimed his gun at Rodger. "Why do you gotta do this to everybody?" asked Rodger. "You and your pathetic alien life forms ruined my life!" Gary yelled, "People have tried to expose me for years saying I am a corrupted individual but I took care of all of them! Like this ferret with a translation collar earlier this year! His name was Buzzy, apparently he and I were supposed to work together according to McDaniel but he decided to play smart and try to expose me for finding out my corrupt side. One night before this nightclub at a motel opened, we fought while making an investigation to someone who we assumed was a criminal. It was just me and him while my team waited outside the place. I got super angry and hit him over the head the my fists but he never regained consciousness. His collar fell off due to the traumatic force he received by me. I had no time to get rid of the collar so I got rid of the body as fast as I could! When questioned I simply said Buzzy ran off and didn't want anything to do with us. Even better! They believed me! Now you'll be my next victim!" Rodger gulped worried this would be his fate.

Bula ran to Lockwell at a speed he has never ran before. "Rodger Reynolds, killed by a large bullet," Gary growled. He was about to pull the trigger when Bula grabbed the back of his head and tried to tackle him. Gary waved his gun around like a madman and fired it off into the air by accident. He knocked Bula off with his gun. Gary cocked his gun to aim at Rodger but Bula blocked it as he got shot. Bula tumbled to the ground hard as the team screamed. Rodger looked in disbelief as he didn't expect the young captain of the Zula Patrol to take a bullet for him. At first Gary a little shocked that Bula did that to save Rodger but he just laughed it off. "What a dumbass," he said, "I got more bullets so that means-"

Gary was cut off by a sniper bullet piercing through his throat, practically slitting it. Gary coughed and gagged, dropping his gun while holding his rapidly bleeding throat. Rodger looked and saw an army soldier with a sniper, realizing he made the shot. "Took you guys long enough," Rodger sighed. The soldier shrugged. Gary then fell to the floor coughing up blood from his mouth. "And you can die slowly so you can focus on your decisions!" Rodger laughed at Gary, "Ow! My arm still hurts..."

Rodger was taken away to have his injuries treated and so was Bula. Zeeter was in tears worried that Bula wasn't going to make it. Gorga whimpered next to his owner. Multo, Wizzy, and Wigg were very concerned and worried about both Bula and Rodger. Gary's dead body was put over with a tarp and they soon to it away. The island was soon in control by the US army to see if Gary was hiding anything else.

TO BE CONTINUED...