A World Embroiled in Chaos

Chapter thirteen: Dark plan

DISCLAIMER: Refer to chapter one's disclaimer.

A/N: Ok… If it weren't for my sucky computer, I'd have two chapters up a day. However, the weekdays will slow my progress, and I have to update the black knight story soon, so… enjoy this while it lasts.

Jonny: Did anyone besides me notice that the jeopardy theme song bears a strange semblance to 'I'm a little teacup' ? Strange, eh? XD well, read onwards! By the way... ONE ZILLION! XD I didn't think, that number existed, to be honest.

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"Yirek! Come!" Kirth yelled, sitting atop his great throne on the top floor of his fortress. Yirek, the third most powerful of Kirth's mighty generals came forward. "Yes, your godliness?" He asked. "Why did Tirios not reply when I sent for him…and why didn't ANY of the troops I sent to the forested North return?" Kirth asked. "…Well…Tirios was destroyed in battle by one called Alyssa, of Clan Wildfire. There were four groups sent out to take out each of the clans. Clan Wildfire obliterated the first. They united with Yureidoru of Clan Jade to take out the second. Then, they took out the third group at the canyon and united with Jeff of clan fist fighter. Clan Water successfully repelled the fourth group. The group of eight marches south and ran into the huge group that you sent to get Tirios. Despite the fact that the numbers were eight against 30,000, the group stormed through our rogues as if they were some form of demonic hurricane. They're currently on the border of the center region." Yirek explained.

"The punishment for killing a general is death. Add this Alyssa to my top bounty list along with Kevin and Alyssa. In fact, add the other two clanmasters, Yureidoru and Jeff, as well, plus an additional bonus for the entire group." Kirth said. "Is it necessary? You could always go town there and kill them all in one swift blow." Yirek said. "Yes, but watching who were once their neighbors hunt them down is funnier…and besides…if they can't survive the bounty hunters, than they aren't even worth my time." Kirth said.

"Ok, sir…but…what should I list their bounties for?" Yirek asked. "Let's discuss this with the others." Kirth said, getting up, and walking into another room, with Yirek behind him. Kirth's second in command and other three generals were waiting in the room. "Ok… these five…let's discuss bounties." Kirth said, producing five images.

"First up…is the one known as Alyssa. She killed the weakest of us generals. Any ideas for a bounty?" Yirek asked.

"1,000coins!"

"No! That's way too little! She killed a general! 3,000 coins!"

"Nope. Too high. It's a mere woman. 1,500 coins!"

"Never underestimate women! I say 6,000 coins!"

"Shut up! All of you!" Kirth yelled at his generals. "Your godliness…" The second in command began. "Yes, Zalthyr…what is it?" Kirth asked his right hand man. "…10,000 coins." Zalthyr stated non-chalantly. "Your judgment has always been keen. She also possesses beauty far greater than any I've seen…10,000 coins dead, 50,000 coins alive." Kirth said. The generals' eyes widened. "Do any of you question his orders?" Zalthyr asked.

"Nope!"

"Of course not!"

"No Way!"

"Good." Zalthyr replied. "Now, on with the next one…our former sixth in command, Kevin." Kirth said, producing an image.

"20,000 coins!"

"No! Too high! 15,000!"

"Are you nuts? He was stronger than me five years ago! I bet he's improved! 40,000 coins!"

"Hm… he has improved. 60,000 coins. Dead or Alive." Zalthyr stated. "Sounds reasonable. Next!" Kirth shouted. "…Are these two clan masters." He added, producing images of Yureidoru and Jeff.

"3,000 for the ape!"

"What? He's dumb, but a clan master none the less… 6,000 coins."

"He's really powerful, though! 10,000 coins."

"And what of that one? He looks tough!"

"I'd give him a good 10,000 coins!"

"No! 8,000!"

"My lord, I would suggest 9,000 coins for the ape, and 12,000 coins for the other guy." Zalthyr said. "Ok…that works." Kirth said. "Now… here we have… Kyle." Kirth said.

"Uhm…"

"I'm not so sure…"

"…doesn't he have a big history?"

"…I have my own special price for him. 100,000,000,000,000,000 coins, dead, and any other favors desired." Kirth said. Even Zalthyr's eyes bulged. "What the fuck? One hundred Zillion coins?" Yirek asked. "Don't question it. I have my reasons, and that's all you must know." Kirth stated.

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"If you say so." Zalthyr said. "…The entire group is simply an infinite reward…as they're the only ones left who are a thorn in my side." Kirth stated. "Now post these signs all over the realm!" Kirth ordered.

The next day…

"…What's this?" Yureidoru asked, observing a sign. "Holy fuck. These are highass prices on our heads." Kevin replied. "Is my bounty really this high?" Alyssa asked. "What did us do?" Jeff asked. "…Nothing. These were set by Kirth." Yureidoru stated. "…It looks like the highest price is on my head, and a hefty one at that." Kyle chuckled. "What? Let me see." Jery stated.

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"…What did you do to piss him off?" Kevin asked. "Just a big something from a long time ago…" Kyle laughed to himself. He then spent a moment and looked up into the sky. "You're in for it this time, Kirth." He muttered to himself. "What were you saying?" Alyssa asked. "…It was nothing." Kyle replied.

Coming up: The group enters Grandville…but clan Justice, who opposes Kirth, removes the all bounties on the group's head when they're in the central region. Why is Kirth willing to pay 100 zillion coins to see Kyle dead? Next chapter, Gronkey Kong versus Fox and Falco, round II. Look forward to it.

Until next chapter,

Biggoron