The Chimera Laboratory certainly was a large place from what my map showed. I wonder what other chimeras they make here. Why would they need other kinds of chimeras? I was made into one because of my injuries. But what about the other chimeras? What about that drago? Maybe this king of theirs will give me some answers. Following Dr Andonuts's advice by taking the elevators quickly gets me to the ground floor and my map easily gets me to the entrance. The first thing I notice is a pig sitting at the desk, like the pigs I saw before I first lost consciousness. Are these pigs chimeras as well?

"Commander! It's good to see you all right!"

Commander? I'm their commander? How can that be? I don't work for them! I'm not part of their army! Is that something I've forgotten?

"I'm sorry, I think you have me confused with someone else." I say politely.

"The hand, the eye and the orange hair - you're definitely him!" he replies.

I'm very confused but I decide not to pursue further.

"Right, well I was told to come here by Dr Andonuts…"

"To see our king! Yes, we've got that sorted!" he says enthusiastically.

I follow him outside and see two more pigs refuelling a metallic pig shaped pod. Both of them also address me as 'Commander'.

"Right then, make sure you get him safely to New Pork." the first says.

I get inside the pig shaped pod, finding it to be much larger on the inside than the exterior would suggest. I take a seat and the two pigs join me. The seats are actually comfortable - although I might just think that because it's been so long since I have sat down. Before long, the metallic pod takes flight.

"Are you chimeras?" I ask.

"No, Commander we're humans, like you. Well, not exactly but you get the point." One replies

"Then why do you look like pigs?"

One of them chuckles. "These are just suits. They actually provide some protection for us."

"Are you soldiers then? Soldiers in an army?"

"Indeed! The finest army in the world – the Pigmask Army!"

Pigmask Army. Well, I can't say the name isn't fitting, although I hope their army is better than their name. And I'm their commander…

"Who made me the commander?"

"Our king. Well, technically you aren't the commander yet, but you will be soon. We've been told to call you Commander though. After all, we don't know what your name is."

Yeah, because you lot erased my memories. This king of theirs is going to make me commander of an army. Why? What do I have that's so special? I mean, I suppose not many people could survive a fall like I did. And there was that lightning - dang it , why didn't I ask Dr Andonuts about that? I'm flattered and disgusted at the same time. Although, I suppose that explains why I got some of these modifications – like the arm cannon.

The journey to New Pork City only takes us 30 minutes. These pods may not look elegant, but I can't deny that they're fast. I wonder if Dr Andonuts helped with these. When we land, the first thing I notice is the sheer size of the city. A theatre, a theme park, a giant restaurant – and those are only some of the things I can see.

There are two things that catch my attention in particular though. The first is a large statue of a ...kid? The other is an incredibly large building, which seems to go into the sky. And are those spikes on its sides?

"Ah, I see you're interested in our most important building, Commander." says one of the Pigmasks.

"Yes. What is it?" I ask

"That is the Empire Porky Building. It's where our king lives."

Empire Porky Building. Frankly, I want to know who came up with this names, because thanks to them, I have a real craving for bacon. And maybe some sausages.

"Is that where I'm going then?"

"Actually no. The king wants you to meet him for lunch, so we're heading to a restaurant. You must be hungry anyway Commander - it's been a week since we found you at Drago Plateau!"

A week? I was out for that long? Now that I think about it, although I want food, I also don't feel hungry at all. Nevertheless, I wouldn't want to disappoint their king and I need him because he can answer my questions.

I follow the Pigmasks through New Pork City and it seems as if the restaurant we're going to is near the Empire Porky Building, just to the left of the theme park. I see some of the citizens look at me – some are scared, some salute me (I assume these are off duty Pigmasks) and others just try to ignore me. We reach the restaurant which as it happens is named Beauty and Tasty – lacking the pig theme for once. How strange.

"Well, here we are Commander."

"Thank you. Is the king inside here then?"

"Indeed. Believe or not, he's about your age!"

My age? But I'm only… actually I don't know how old I am. I guess I'm about 12 or so though. I'm only 12 years old and I'm going to lead an army? But their king is a child? Strangely, hearing their king is only a child makes me feel somewhat more comfortable about the prospect of being the Commander. Still though...

"Your king is my age? How can that be?"

"He's just that good of a ruler. See the statue over there? That's our monument of him!"

The Pigmasks point to a statue – the statue of a child, the one I was interested in when I first entered the city. Closer to it, I can properly see it in detail. The child depicted seems chubby, with a crown on his head, a comic book in his left hand and a slingshot in his right hand. I would mock it, but for some reason, it actually scares me. It feels hostile in some way, despite the goofy nature of it. To become king at such an age... he's certainly no ordinary child. Just like me...

"What's your king like?"

"You may be surprised at what he looks like. He's… changed a lot from what the statue depicts. His kindness is still intact though. Well then, this is where we part."

Surprised at what he looks like? I'm not sure what to make of that. Is he actually a man? A women? A chimera? I suppose I'll find out. But actually, there is one more thing…

"Thank you. But what is the king's name?" I ask.

"Master Porky."

The two salute me and leave. Still wondering what to make of all of this, I enter the restaurant, readying myself. This is it. it's time for me to get the answers to all my questions. It's time for me to sort things out once and for all. Time to meet the king of the pigs.

Porky.

Master Porky.

A/N: Shorter chapter - I wanted to save the meeting with Porky for the one. Next time, the meeting with the Pig King!