Chapter 2: The Invasion Sensation
Rayman: Okay AA01, I'm going to teach you a lesson you'll never forget.
Crant: Aww, how cute, you remembered my program name. That still isn't going to save you.
Rayman: Believe me, I'll find out your weakness, and when I do, you're going to be rubbed out!
Crant: Is that a threat?
Rayman: It might be.
Crant: Well, just to make sure you're serious, FIGHTERS! ATTACK THE LIMBLESS RENEGADE!
*Two flying Cyber Freaks burst out of the Fairy Council and fire their guns at Rayman, both narrowly missing. Rayman dodges them and the fighters fly away*
Rayman: Can't fight on your own? Always have to send your little minions after me? You're a coward!
Crant: SILENCE!
*Crant suddenly leaps forward and pounds Rayman on the ground with his left hand*
Crant: Nobody calls be a coward and lives to tell about it. Now, to rub YOU out.
*Crant takes out a bomb*
Rayman: Drat. Hey, wait! Isn't that the Blue Screen of Death?
Crant: WHAT? I thought I paid him years ago!
Rayman: Sucker! *runs*
Crant: Legions! We'll deal with him later. Let's see what we can do to rustle up a little attention around here. FIGHTERS! Fly around the area and see what you can find. I want to strike where everyone will panic. Striking fear into the hearts of the natives is always the first step towards a flawless and sucessful invasion.
Fighters: Right, chief. We'll return in a few minutes.
*The two fighters zoom off in opposite directions*
Crant: In a meantime, we'll start over here by taking this entire complex under siege. LEGIONS! Follow me.
*Crant walks into the Fairy Council towards the Heart of the World, with the Cyber Legions following. Meanwhile, Rayman meets up with Globox, Murfy and some Teensies in a secret hideout deep in Clearleaf Forest*
Murfy: Golly! You made it back to the hideout in one piece! How did you do that?
Rayman: He's tough, but not too bright. Anyway, we need to think of something. If I know Crant, he's probably hoarding more legions to scatter around the world.
Teensie 3: But what can beat his soldiers? Your fists won't work.
Rayman: There's always a way to beat a baddie. We just have to find it.
Globox: I'm thirsty.
Teensie 4: How can you be thiking of a drink at a time like this?
Globox: Look, if those freaks don't get me, dehydration will.
*There are some noises heard outside*
Murfy: Hey guys, I'm gonna check about the commotion outside. Be right back.
*Murfy flies outside*
Teensie 4: But, if your fists don't even scratch them, what can?
Rayman: I remember hearing a long time ago that Cyber Freaks have only one weakness, but it was so long ago that I've forgotten.
Teensie 5: Huh? What do you mean, you heard a long time ago? You've always been one of us, and the Cyber Freaks haven't appeared until now!
Rayman: My past is more complicated than you might think.
*Suddenly, there is a loud scream outside, and several sounds of metal hitting against each other*
Rayman: Huh? Murfy? Was that you?
*No response*
Rayman: Oh shoot, what was I thinking? Murfy can't stand up to them! I'm coming for ya!
*Rayman tries to run outside, but he is suddenly stopped to a grinding halt by several Cyber Legionaries holding spears*
Legionary 1: You're not going anywhere! We got the flying bug, and it's all ours!
Rayman: Oh no, I did NOT just hear that.
Legionary 2: Relax, traitor, he's not dead.
Legionary 3: Shut up, all of you! Crant approaches!
Rayman: HUH? How did you freaks find me in the first place?
Crant: We had some of our fighters did a little recon. Oh, and about your flying friend, here he is.
*Crant grabs Murfy, who is trapped in a cage*
Murfy: A cage. How original. Can you hear me all the way back in 1999?
Crant: Oh, we have a wisecracker. This should shut you up!
*Crant fires a dart at Murfy, which paralyzes him*
Rayman: You'll never get away with it! *runs back into the hideout*
Crant: Come on, soldiers. Let's show him what beautiful work we've done.
*Crant and some Cyber Legionaries go into the hideout, holding Murfy's cage*
Crant: How safe do you think your pathetic world is against my legions, hmm?
Rayman: I'm sure the inhabitants of this world have figured out how to beat you. You will fall soon enough!
Crant: Oh, really. Take a look.
*Crant takes out a crystal. He puts it on the ground, when it shakes and brings up a floating screen*
Crant: Here's one of the things we've done.
*The screen shows Roméo's office, destroyed*
Rayman: Oh, come on! What did he ever do to you?
Crant: That's not all.
*The viewscreen shows Otto's and Anna Lyse's offices both trashed as well*
Crant: Those three midget doctors are under our "custody" now. Although we did have a bit of trouble with these large beasts that called themselves Knaarens. They were surpsingly tough, but we managed to eliminate them in the end.
Teensie 3: You murderer! You actually killed those Knaarens?
Crant: Anyone who risists me shall be dealt with lethal force. The rest of the world will soon be ours in a short while. Oh, and by the way, what happened to your beloved Heart of the World?
Rayman: If you touched the Heart, I swear I am going to smash you into a pulp!
Crant: Oh, you're not afraid all of a sudden. Well, I guess I can show you the footage!
*The crystal shows a picture of inside the chamber of the Heart. There are several machines scattered around the room, each emitting an energy beam at the Heart. The Teensies inside the chamber are all in cages guarded by many Cyber Legionaries*
Crant: You see, I'm quite aware of this planet's bond with the gods. Your Heart of the World seems to expel much spiritual energy, so my soldiers and myself built these devices to block the flow. If any of your so-called supernatural protectors tries to act, it will get a blast it will never forget. Not even your beloved Polokus can save your skin now!
Globox: What did I just hear? No gods to protect us? Oh man- *shivers*
Rayman: Like I said before, I will beat you. Andre thought he was pretty clever when he went after the Heart, but I beat him, as I will you!
Crant: You won't be able to for a while. Sit down.
*Crant fires a grappling beam and attaches Rayman, the Teensies and Globox to the wall*
Crant: It's time I told you--- your origin story.
Teensie 4: What origin story? He's part of this world!
Crant: That's what you think. My legionaries in the outside world are fighting a winning battle against your planet's defenses and they will have all of you at my mercy in moments. GL47, do you remember? You were the only one Polokus did not create.
Rayman: That's crazy talk!
Crant: Of course. I created you.
*All noise in the room stops*
Globox: Someone tell me this is a nightmare!
Rayman: No! It's not true! I've seen you, but you did not create me!!!
Crant: Let me tell you a story. Sit down and enjoy.
Teensie 5: We're kinda stuck to the wall here.
Crant: Too bad. The story begins like so.
TO BE CONTINUED
Rayman: Okay AA01, I'm going to teach you a lesson you'll never forget.
Crant: Aww, how cute, you remembered my program name. That still isn't going to save you.
Rayman: Believe me, I'll find out your weakness, and when I do, you're going to be rubbed out!
Crant: Is that a threat?
Rayman: It might be.
Crant: Well, just to make sure you're serious, FIGHTERS! ATTACK THE LIMBLESS RENEGADE!
*Two flying Cyber Freaks burst out of the Fairy Council and fire their guns at Rayman, both narrowly missing. Rayman dodges them and the fighters fly away*
Rayman: Can't fight on your own? Always have to send your little minions after me? You're a coward!
Crant: SILENCE!
*Crant suddenly leaps forward and pounds Rayman on the ground with his left hand*
Crant: Nobody calls be a coward and lives to tell about it. Now, to rub YOU out.
*Crant takes out a bomb*
Rayman: Drat. Hey, wait! Isn't that the Blue Screen of Death?
Crant: WHAT? I thought I paid him years ago!
Rayman: Sucker! *runs*
Crant: Legions! We'll deal with him later. Let's see what we can do to rustle up a little attention around here. FIGHTERS! Fly around the area and see what you can find. I want to strike where everyone will panic. Striking fear into the hearts of the natives is always the first step towards a flawless and sucessful invasion.
Fighters: Right, chief. We'll return in a few minutes.
*The two fighters zoom off in opposite directions*
Crant: In a meantime, we'll start over here by taking this entire complex under siege. LEGIONS! Follow me.
*Crant walks into the Fairy Council towards the Heart of the World, with the Cyber Legions following. Meanwhile, Rayman meets up with Globox, Murfy and some Teensies in a secret hideout deep in Clearleaf Forest*
Murfy: Golly! You made it back to the hideout in one piece! How did you do that?
Rayman: He's tough, but not too bright. Anyway, we need to think of something. If I know Crant, he's probably hoarding more legions to scatter around the world.
Teensie 3: But what can beat his soldiers? Your fists won't work.
Rayman: There's always a way to beat a baddie. We just have to find it.
Globox: I'm thirsty.
Teensie 4: How can you be thiking of a drink at a time like this?
Globox: Look, if those freaks don't get me, dehydration will.
*There are some noises heard outside*
Murfy: Hey guys, I'm gonna check about the commotion outside. Be right back.
*Murfy flies outside*
Teensie 4: But, if your fists don't even scratch them, what can?
Rayman: I remember hearing a long time ago that Cyber Freaks have only one weakness, but it was so long ago that I've forgotten.
Teensie 5: Huh? What do you mean, you heard a long time ago? You've always been one of us, and the Cyber Freaks haven't appeared until now!
Rayman: My past is more complicated than you might think.
*Suddenly, there is a loud scream outside, and several sounds of metal hitting against each other*
Rayman: Huh? Murfy? Was that you?
*No response*
Rayman: Oh shoot, what was I thinking? Murfy can't stand up to them! I'm coming for ya!
*Rayman tries to run outside, but he is suddenly stopped to a grinding halt by several Cyber Legionaries holding spears*
Legionary 1: You're not going anywhere! We got the flying bug, and it's all ours!
Rayman: Oh no, I did NOT just hear that.
Legionary 2: Relax, traitor, he's not dead.
Legionary 3: Shut up, all of you! Crant approaches!
Rayman: HUH? How did you freaks find me in the first place?
Crant: We had some of our fighters did a little recon. Oh, and about your flying friend, here he is.
*Crant grabs Murfy, who is trapped in a cage*
Murfy: A cage. How original. Can you hear me all the way back in 1999?
Crant: Oh, we have a wisecracker. This should shut you up!
*Crant fires a dart at Murfy, which paralyzes him*
Rayman: You'll never get away with it! *runs back into the hideout*
Crant: Come on, soldiers. Let's show him what beautiful work we've done.
*Crant and some Cyber Legionaries go into the hideout, holding Murfy's cage*
Crant: How safe do you think your pathetic world is against my legions, hmm?
Rayman: I'm sure the inhabitants of this world have figured out how to beat you. You will fall soon enough!
Crant: Oh, really. Take a look.
*Crant takes out a crystal. He puts it on the ground, when it shakes and brings up a floating screen*
Crant: Here's one of the things we've done.
*The screen shows Roméo's office, destroyed*
Rayman: Oh, come on! What did he ever do to you?
Crant: That's not all.
*The viewscreen shows Otto's and Anna Lyse's offices both trashed as well*
Crant: Those three midget doctors are under our "custody" now. Although we did have a bit of trouble with these large beasts that called themselves Knaarens. They were surpsingly tough, but we managed to eliminate them in the end.
Teensie 3: You murderer! You actually killed those Knaarens?
Crant: Anyone who risists me shall be dealt with lethal force. The rest of the world will soon be ours in a short while. Oh, and by the way, what happened to your beloved Heart of the World?
Rayman: If you touched the Heart, I swear I am going to smash you into a pulp!
Crant: Oh, you're not afraid all of a sudden. Well, I guess I can show you the footage!
*The crystal shows a picture of inside the chamber of the Heart. There are several machines scattered around the room, each emitting an energy beam at the Heart. The Teensies inside the chamber are all in cages guarded by many Cyber Legionaries*
Crant: You see, I'm quite aware of this planet's bond with the gods. Your Heart of the World seems to expel much spiritual energy, so my soldiers and myself built these devices to block the flow. If any of your so-called supernatural protectors tries to act, it will get a blast it will never forget. Not even your beloved Polokus can save your skin now!
Globox: What did I just hear? No gods to protect us? Oh man- *shivers*
Rayman: Like I said before, I will beat you. Andre thought he was pretty clever when he went after the Heart, but I beat him, as I will you!
Crant: You won't be able to for a while. Sit down.
*Crant fires a grappling beam and attaches Rayman, the Teensies and Globox to the wall*
Crant: It's time I told you--- your origin story.
Teensie 4: What origin story? He's part of this world!
Crant: That's what you think. My legionaries in the outside world are fighting a winning battle against your planet's defenses and they will have all of you at my mercy in moments. GL47, do you remember? You were the only one Polokus did not create.
Rayman: That's crazy talk!
Crant: Of course. I created you.
*All noise in the room stops*
Globox: Someone tell me this is a nightmare!
Rayman: No! It's not true! I've seen you, but you did not create me!!!
Crant: Let me tell you a story. Sit down and enjoy.
Teensie 5: We're kinda stuck to the wall here.
Crant: Too bad. The story begins like so.
TO BE CONTINUED