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Chapter Twenty: Decision

Everyone was silent, awaiting Nefarious' decision. This was it, Nefarious could either change his evil ways or remain evil and go back to his asteroid prison. Darla held her microphone to Nefarious' head.

If Nefarious chose to go with the organics, he'd be good. And, if he managed to bring Dr. Heinous to justice, he'd be a respected hero. Not only that, but he'll be rewarded with a mansion. He could use his genius for good, he'll be respected. Maybe, he could even get a huge statue, built in his honour. Lawrence could finally join a rock band. Nefarious could even get that head problem fixed. The only flaw in this will be he would be going against everything he stood for a year ago.

If Nefarious didn't choose to go with the organics, not only will he be a villain, but he'll have to go back to his asteroid prison with Lawrence. Lawrence could teleport them onto the ship as it drifts away, but the organics could disable the teleporter or the two could get zapped again, only this time, forever. Ratchet and Clank would go after Heinous and be beaten. Solana will be ruled by Dr. Heinous and not Dr. Nefarious!

This was Nefarious' chance to not only be a good guy, but to get back at his stepbrother for all the nasty thing his stepbrother did to him.

While Nefarious struggled to make the decision, everyone else was deep in their own thought.

Ratchet: 'Come on. Say 'no' so me and Clank can be the heroes as always.'

Captain Qwark: 'Come on. Say 'no' so Ratchet and Clank can be the heroes and I can take credit for all they do as always.'

Sasha: 'As much as I hate to think this; join the organics.'

Helga: 'Vot is taking so long? I've been silent all ziz time. Make you dezizion already!'

Darla: 'I don't get paid enough to do this.'

Cameraman: 'I don't get paid enough to do this.'

Al: 'I know you'll do the right thing.'

Clank: 'This is your chance, Nefarious. This is your chance.'

Lawrence: 'I do hope he makes this decision quickly. These restraints might leave marks.'

Skrunch: 'Will you say it already? Hey, I'm thinking English.'

Ed: 'Do it. Come on,'

Will: 'You better join us. That chip took ages to make.'

Jane: 'C'mon, Nefarious. You' could get fame and fortune.'

President: 'If Nefarious doesn't join us, Clank will save us.'

Skidd: 'How come Nefarious is taking so long? How come everyone's not talking? How come I'm hearing myself talk when my lips aren't moving?'

Ranger 1: 'I gotta go to the bathroom.'

Ranger 2: 'Well, hold it in!'

Ranger 1: 'I can't! It--wait--How can you hear me?'

Ranger 2: 'I… er… I dunno.'

Ranger 3: 'Wait a second. Robots don't go to the bathroom.'

The silence was broken by Nefarious. He said, "I have made my decision."

"Well?" asked Ed.

"I'll do it," said Nefarious, "I'll join the organics to defeat Jeremy. But, only cuz I hate him."

Everyone, except Ratchet and Qwark, started cheering.

"Not so fast!" said the president, stopping the cheers. The president approached Nefarious. He pulled up his sleeve to reveal a glowing watch.

"What's that, Mr. President?" asked Darla, holding the microphone to the president's face.

"This," the president began, "is Gadgetron's new Lie Detector. Not only does it tell if someone's lying, but it also tells the time on any planet in the galaxy."

The president held the gadget to Nefarious' mouth.

"Dr. Nefarious," the president began, "you've chosen to join us, correct?"

"Yeah," Nefarious said.

The Lie Detector flashed green.

"Do you plan to double-cross?"

"No."

The Lie Detector flashed red.

Some people gasped, others smiled.

"Okay okay," said Nefarious, "I was planning to betray you guys AFTER I defeat Jeremy. It's the truth."

The Lie Detector flashed green.

"Okay, Nefarious," said the president, "the moment Dr. Heinous is defeated, you and Lawrence go back to your little asteroid. Okay?"

Nefarious thought for a moment, but then said, "Okay. Fine. At least, I'll feel a lot better about myself."

"What if you change your mind?" asked the president.

"I won't."

The Lie Detector flashed white. That meant neither True nor False.

"It's settled then. You're temporarily one of us."

"Remember. I'm doing this for ME, not for you squishies."

"Fine."

"Release them," said Sasha to a ranger.

The ranger pulled out a remote with only one button and pressed it.

The restraints disappeared and Nefarious and Lawrence were free.

Some people began to leave the room.

"Ratchet. Qwark," said Sasha, "give Nefarious and Lawrence a tour of the Phoenix."

"WHAT?" Ratchet and Qwark exclaimed in unison.

Sasha shot them a deadly glare.

"Oh, alright," Ratchet and Qwark said at the same time.

Sasha, Ratchet, Qwark, Nefarious and Lawrence left the room.

"So there you have it," Darla said into the camera, "Dr. Nefarious has decided to join the organics to defeat Dr. Heinous. But, after Dr. Heinous is defeated, Nefarious will become evil again. He and Lawrence will return to their asteroid prison. Perhaps, Nefarious will--"

"--change his mind. Who knows? We'll bring you more soon. Darla Gratch, Channel 64 News."

Albert switched off the holovid.

The butler was sitting in his room with a new holovid which was found in the abandoned city. The robo roosters helped Albert put all his stuff in his room.

The thirty constructobots were doing their jobs, also awaiting Heinous' return.

"Oh dear," said Albert to himself, "Heinous isn't gonna like this."

The next chapter will focus on Heinous' attempt to steal the tools. I promise a good fight scene. However, the next chapter will take a while to update, cuz it's gonna be a long one.

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