Cartman had to give some decent admiration at the city of the United Atheist Alliance as they entered it, It was a large colorful metropolis, More colorful than the Unified Atheist leagues city, with Coral buildings everywhere, Varying in colors of Blue, Green, Purple and or Red, futuristic Cars zooming across the air, A circular wall surrounded the city and seamed to generate a shield around it, Cartman let out a small "Wow." at the sight of it. At last, they came to the center of the City, A large greyish black building that overlooked everything in the city, Cartman assumed this to be the main building of the city.
The Cruiser carrying him and his new friends landed at a platform just in front of the main building, Allowing the UAA and Cartman to disembark and enter the building, Cartman and the leader of the UAA talked along the way.
"So I helped you protect the city." Said Cartman. "I guess that makes us allies I suppose."
"I said you were one of us didn't I." Asked the Leader. "You will make an excellent asset to our ranks time child."
"Just so long as I can get my hands on a Nintendo Wii?" Asked Cartman Hopefully.
"Hmm, That may depend." Said the Leader. "But we'll see what we can do."
They entered an elevator and went up to the Main Room of the Building, Everyone in the room was working on a monitor, Men and Women alike.
The leader of the UAA stepped up and cleared his throat to speak, All personnel stopped what they were doing and listened.
"Members of the United Atheist Alliance." Said the Leader. "I, Nutao of the house kermanstien would like to thank you all for the defense of our city, and now Science has given us a clear path, To victory in our wars.
Cartman stood behind him as he spoke.
"Behold!" Said Nutao as he stepped aside, Making the way for Cartman to be seen by all. "The time child."
Everyone clapped and cheered as they looked upon Cartman.
"And to further celebrate." Continued Nutao. "Tonight we shall throw… A We got the Time child Party!"
"Aw Dude, Sweet." Said Cartman, Smiling.
Meanwhile.
Jacob leaned against the railing as he looked out to the Horizon from Religion watch HQ, It was a great mountain, Carved out into a fortress, Passageways and halls decked the Mountain and housed religious Artifacts in special areas, This was the Headquarters of all the Religion watch, Jacob brooded at the Balcony when Bridgette came up to him.
"You've been quiet since we got here." She said. "Something wrong?"
Jacob Sighed.
"We had the key…" He said. "We had the one thing that could have turned the tide for us, And he just screwed off to god knows where!"
"We'll get him back." Said Bridgette.
"And then what?" Asked Jacob. "He's completely useless! How can he help turn the tide of battle!?"
"I don't know but the prophecy said that he would be the one to answer the great question." Said Bridgette.
"I thought you didn't believe in the Prophecy, Or the Great question." Said Jacob.
"I don't," Bridgette replied. "But this is the one thing we have to finally end this madness."
"So the old priests say." Said Jacob crossing his arms.
Bridgette regarded her brother carefully and sighed. "Don't diss the Elders Jacob, Not again." She walked up and stood next to him on the railing.
"You know." Said Bridgette. "I think I remember those stories Mom used to tell us, Before the AAU, About the days when religion still meant something in the world."
"And every night she'd say that its fate would lie in our hands." Said Jacob. "That we had to be the ones to bring religion back to the world."
"People still hold onto that belief." Said Bridgette. "And so must we."
She took his hand in hers, Jacob looked up and Smiled.
"You know, You sound like our dead pansy of a father when you say things like that."
Bridgette punched his shoulder. "Shut up!"
The Marsh Twins laughed together, Just then A girl came up to them, She had Brown hair Held back in a braid, Had Orange Pants and wore a Yellow dress, and had dimples on her checks, It was Athena, Lord Cedric's niece.
"Well If you two are done angsting my Uncle is calling a briefing together." She said as she went back inside.
In the Main Hall, People and factions of different varieties gathered together in the Mess hall, Chatting quietly with each other as the three children entered, Lord Cedric sat at the Main table of the Room, Along with Father Squirrel and other commanding officers, Each one with teams of their own.
Jacob and Bridgette took their seats next to Manbear and E97-:
"What's going on?" Asked Jacob.
"Lord Nelson has received word on Eric's whereabouts." Said Manbear.
Lord Nelson spoke some whispered words to Squirrel and the other leaders of the Religion fighters, Than stood up and cleared his throat. "Fellow folk of Religion." He said.
The Hal went silent as all turned their attention to their Leader.
"The time child's whereabouts have now been found." Said Lord Cedric. "He is now in the custody… Of the United Atheist Alliance."
A collective gasp rang out among the crowd, Followed by scattered Muttering.
"This is unfriendly tidings indeed, god save us." Continued Lord Nelson. "But do not despair, We will find a way to reclaim him, If we are not too late that is, Therefor we must act now before the other factions learn of this and mobilize to claim him."
"What are we supposed to do?" Asked a Man.
"For now, Nothing, However, what we can do is prepare a force to make sure no one else gets the time child Until we have worked out a way to retrieve him without retaliation from the UAA."
"Why not just storm the city and take the time child back?" Asked a Grizzled looking man with a bald head.
"It would be too risky." Said Lord Nelson. "The United Atheist Alliance are the second most powerful of the factions of Atheism and we don't exactly have the proper resources to engage them yet, Until we do we must do all we can to make sure the Time Child is well-protected until we are ready.
"And now long they will be selected among four teams and sent into UAA Territory, The rest of the Plan will be explained on the way there, For now, here are the selected teams and rise upon the calling of your sector."
An attendant pulled out a scroll and read through the names.
"Sector 9."
The Bald Grizzled man from before stood up, Followed by a team of Gruff looking men stood up.
"Sector V82."
Another man with sideburns and a beard stood up, Followed by two girls, A dog, and Another man with Cybernetics on his head and arms.
"Sector 16."
A woman with one eye stood up followed by four younger girls.
"And Finally, Sector 3."
At this, Father Squirrel, Manbear, Jacob, and Bridgette arose, E97-: just did what he could.
"You four teams will be tasked with keeping tabs on the Time Child, Make sure he is safe and when the time is right we will get him back and end this conflict for good and all." Said Lord Nelson. "May the Lord be within your heart."
"And also with you." Echoed Everyone else.
As lord Nelson continued with the Details, Jacob and Bridgette looked at each other, They both knew this would be a long operation.
To be continued.
