A Rip in the Universe
Chapter Four: Combined Force
Billy, Mandy, and Grim were introduced in the Peach Creek Command Center. All the "D" to "A" class fighters made their welcome more interesting ever since the Ed's first got here. The Ed's showed them to they lobby, or mission control. It has a training area, a snack bar, resource area, and a conference area where they can plan or talk about a certain mission. They arrived to the conference area to talk about the alien troops that arrived here two hours ago. Before they could start, six more people showed up in mission control. They don't usually work with the Ed's but made perfect progress together ever worked alone.
The first one that came in is Kevin, Eddy's rival. He loses the hat and goes for the business hairstyle with thick chin slang. He wears a custom outfit based on those on Gundam Seed. His weapon of choice is a broad sword. Nazz has grown to become a very sexy young woman. Her is not as long as Mandy's, but at part of the front hair, is dyed pink. She wears a custom outfit based on a high school uniform in Tokyo. Her weapon of choice is a broad sword as well.
Sarah and Jimmy have grown to become teenagers. The weird thing about this is not the same but different attire, but the same hairstyle; both of their hairs were long and reached to their lower back. They don't fight but count as support for Kevin and his team. Rolf, on the other hand, has become stronger and smarter in combat. His hairstyle is spiky, and we don't want to know about the back hair. He wears a black muscle shirt, black pants with a belt, and white boots. Rolf's weapon of choice is an axe, but made by his family.
Johnny has grown as well and finally has some hair, well an Afro. He wears the same custom outfit what Kevin wears. His buddy, Plank, is in the PNA. He is not the hunk of wood Johnny carries around anymore; he is now digital and always there when he is needed. Mandy is concerned that his would cut away from the real truth about the alien race. Wasting no time, Kevin looked at the new people.
"Who are they suppose to be? Some "D" class fighters to join the dork squad," Kevin said. Mandy knew saying something to him would waste some of her time, she was later cut off by Grim's response.
"Mandy is the "A" class fighter of Endsville. And you better show some respect!" Grim stood over the table; not knowing that Rolf and Kevin are laughing behind his back. Sarah and Jimmy let out a little giggle, but fears that Grim might kill them. Mandy showed them her virtual ID that proves her rank. Kevin and Rolf soon stopped laughing and everyone, with the exception of Billy, Grim, and Eddy, stood up and saluted.
"Sit down everyone, I don't have that kind of authority. Of course, I will get payback about that stupid comment you stated earlier," Mandy said as she puts away her ID. Eddy has no respect for the higher-ranking fighters like Mandy and Kevin, but due to his position as team leader, his "D" level rank doesn't matter. "Now that whole crew is here; interesting as it looks, let's get started. Double D, what do you and your teammates have during the fight?"
"Certainly, Mandy. This is a photo of our invader," Double D said as his PNA uploads the picture. Thankfully, his stood very still when he took the picture. The picture shows Duke and two of the troops beside him. Eddy can't stand the look of the alien that beaten him.
"Who the hell is that guy?" Johnny said; pointing at the photo.
"He looks kind of gray to be an alien," PNA Plank spoke.
"His name is Duke and, as he stated himself, is the leader of the Mosien army," Double D explained.
"So what is up? Does we have something to do with the attack earlier?" Nazz asked.
"Where were you, Nazz?" Eddy asked still prompted on his seat. "How do they get here?"
"The only question is, where do they come from?" Mandy asked still looking at the picture.
"Out of many aliens we have encountered, this is new to me." Grim said. Rolf also takes a good look at the picture. He can tell if it is a new race or just one of those they fought everyday. "You forget something, Rolf?"
"No, no. He kind of reminds me of my father," Rolf said.
"Is he that ugly?" Eddy blurred out."
"Silence or face the wrath Rolf's might axe!"
"Put that away before you kill someone. Duke is very strong, but not on a quickly executed onslaught from us. Yet, he still predicts our moves no matter what we do," Mandy said when Billy puts his feet on the conference table.
"So we need to be smarter, right?" Billy asked. Eddy soon looks quickly at Billy.
"You talk about being smart, you'll fry anyone when you fight the enemy," Eddy responded.
"He does have a point. Billy can't distinguish people from what force he/she has joined let alone if an alien is in disguise," Grim folded his arms while he remembers everything what Billy does in his missions.
"I may have an idea," Ed smiled. Sarah now heard what Ed have said and always knew what he is going to say.
"This better not be giving them a hug and show a peace sign, Ed. Don't forget, they almost kill you when do that on your last mission." Jimmy was combing her hair, didn't give a care about the mission but want this war to end. Ed did not say a word after the remark made by Sarah. PNA Plank has no data on this new race but had a good idea of what they wanted to do.
"Say, do you think someone of that race sent him here? I mean, the orbital radar has found the ship, what are the chances if it is here on earth?" PNA Plank made a good point, but if that is true, then they could attack anytime if planned.
"I have doubts that it was possible. Mandy, you and your friends had him pinned down before, do you think you can do that again?" Kevin asked.
"Not twice, but we can keep him at bay," Mandy said put looked surprised as Eddy banged his hands flat on the table.
"Why did you ask her for? He made a fool out of me, there for, he is my villain, my battle, got it?" The whole room is silent as Eddy stated his response. Double D wouldn't try to calm him down, Ed, Billy, and Grim sat motionless, and Mandy, as cool as she is, didn't scare her one bit. The alarm starts fifteen seconds after Eddy's little speech.
"Now what?" Kevin stood up quickly. The virtual map shows an attack on Peach Creek.
"Not again." Ed said
"It may be Duke again. Let's go, we can stop him with all of us together," Mandy said with full attention of her rank.
"Just leave Duke to me," Eddy cut in.
"Fine, it's your funeral."
At Peach Creek, fifteen Mosien troops destroy each building by blasting their lasers. People rushed to the safety zone, but others were shot by the troops. The gang reached to the chaos, creating a line between them and the civilians.
"Dude, you guys are sure picked the right place to get beat down," Kevin said as everyone, alone with himself, drew his or her weapons.
"Well, well. Is that all earth has got? That is very disappointing," The gang looked over the four-story building, where they heard a voice of a person or an alien. Two figures appeared on the top of the building, both holding a long, narrow lance. "Allow us to introduce ourselves, my name is Eisa, and this is my partner, Mark. Speak Mark!"
"Oh, hi. How you all doing?" Mark spoke then smiled.
"Not more of you guys," Double D moaned.
"Maybe PNA Plank is right all along. You are part of the Mosien army?" Mandy said as she points her scythe at them.
"That is right. Mark and I worked alongside with Duke in a never-ending quest to conquer the entire universe! Ha ha ha!" Eisa said while Mark continued to look at his lance. "Oh, and honey, crimson red is out."
"That won't be all that is going to be out."
"Hey! You can't be sticking out for Duke that times like this! Where is he? Where is Duke? Bring him out here NOW!" Eddy yelled out.
"I'm afraid he can't do that." Mark spoke. Eddy became furious of the response made from the two Mosiens.
"Why not?"
"Because he is used as our trump card for our invasion. You may need to cool down before you die from a stroke."
"You'll be the one who is going to have a stroke. Come on guys, let's take them down!" Before they could attack, a flash of lighting struck Eddy and the others.
"What was that?" Kevin said as he tries to get up.
"Lighting shouldn't strike on a sunny day," Grim said also trying to get up.
"Tingly," Billy and Ed said in unison. Eddy and Mandy both got up and drew their weapons.
"Love my special attack? You might say it's "shocking," Eise said with an impervious look.
"My turn. This attack is more devastating than the last," Mark said as he raised his lance in the air.
"I don't like the looks if this," Double D said.
"Run!" Nazz yelled. Mark unleashes lighting, but acted as a direct attack than a lighting strike. The blast has hit the ground and a huge explosion sends the earth forces flying.