Chapter 47: The Plan
"Alright then, Shadowy Figure. I owe you my gratitude" Aiden said. Shadowy Figure held up a hand and smiled evilly. "Don't thank me just yet. There is still more to be done. Come with me" he ordered. Aiden nodded and followed Shadowy Figure. Moments later, they arrived at a small shuttle. The shuttle's doors opened and Shadowy Figure got in. Aiden stood there and Shadowy Figure face palmed. "Get in" he ordered. Aiden got in and the shuttle's doors closed. Moments later, they arrived and the shuttle's doors opened once again. "Greetings" they heard someone say. "Ah good, you got him" the voice said. The person stepped out of the shadows. Aiden gasped in surprise. "Foxtail?" he whispered in shock. "Good job SF" Foxtail praised. Aiden and Shadowy Figure stepped out of the shuttle and followed Foxtail. "Listen kid, you're here because you have a vast knowledge of heroes and magical artifacts" Foxtail started. "I also dabble in the dark arts" Aiden added. "If you're interested, I want you to help he with something" Foxtail said. Aiden nodded and Foxtail shook his hand. "Good" she said. She then lead him to a personalized room with documents on a table. "All of your instructions are there" Foxtail said. "Oh and one more thing. I need you to make me a device that can oh let's say change someone's appearance. You see, I have a certain person working for me and don't want certain people catching onto my plan" Foxtail said. Aiden nodded and she then pressed a button and a video of Rad and Nebula appeared on the screen. "To give you a bit of incentive" she explained before she walked away. Aiden glanced at the video.
"This appeared as a moral dilemma 'cause at first
It was weird though I swore to eliminate the worst
Of the plague that devoured humanity it's true
I was vague on the "how" – so how can it be that you
Have shown me the light" Aiden sang as he watched Nebula. He let out a low growl when he noticed Rad approaching her. He then made his hands glow with dark energy and he clenched his now glowing fists.
"It's a brand new day
And the sun is high
All the birds are singing
That you're gonna die
How I hesitated
Now I wonder why
It's a brand new day" He sang as he eyed Rad as he stormed out of his area and into the lab.
"All the time that you beat me to her I forgive
All my tries incomplete – listen, honestly I'll live
Mr. Cool, Mr. Right, Mr. Know-It-All is through" he sang as he thought about destroying Rad
"Now the future's so bright and I owe it all to you
Who showed me the light" he sang as he turned to Shadowy Figure and Foxtail as he appeared behind him.
"It's a brand new me
I got no remorse
Now the water's rising
But I know the course
I'm gonna shock the world
Gonna start a war
It's a brand new day" he sang as he gathered the supplies from the lab that he needed. He then thought about how impressed Nebula would be.
"And Nebbie will see the evil me
Not a joke, not a dork, not a failure
And she may cry but her tears will dry
When I hand her the keys to a shiny new bodega" he sang as he gathered the rest of his supplies and went back to his are.
"It's a brand new day
Yeah the sun is high
All the angels sing
Because you're gonna die
Go ahead and laugh
Yeah I'm a funny guy
Tell everyone goodbye…
It's a brand new day" he sang as he put together everything that he gathered from the lab.
A few days later, Aiden had put together a machine. "Here it is, the perfect machine to bring anyone back to life" Aiden said as he gazed upon the machine that he built. "But who to bring back? Let's see. That person needs to be absolutely evil..." he said as he trailed off. He then looked at the list that Foxtail provided him with. A 'beeping' was then heard and Aiden looked to the machine. "There a problem?" Foxtail asked. "It needs more power. Plus, I need a few things for the spell" Aiden said. "Spell?" Foxtail inquired. "Yes. How else are we to call whomever we desire?" Aiden responded. "To save you some time, I'll put together a list of what the machine needs. If I may, I wish to go back to Lakewood to gather what I need" Aiden requested as he turned to Foxtail. She thought for a moment before she nodded. "But you must go with SF. Got it?" Foxtail responded. Aiden nodded and smiled evilly as he prepared a list of things he needed. "He'll be here shortly" Foxtail said before she walked off.
As Aiden was stating how brilliant his plan was, Shadowy Figure walked into the room. "Let's go kid. We have lots to do" he said. He then turned around and exited the room with Aiden following close behind. After they got into a shuttle, they headed towards Lakewood. Once they arrived, Shadowy Figure headed towards the bodega. "The bodega?" Aiden questioned as he followed behind him. "Wait. That's-" Aiden started as he stared in awe at the Boxmore building. Shadowy Figure nodded and he motioned for Aiden to follow him. Aiden gazed into the bodega's windows to see Nebula playing with Ko and he smiled lovingly. His smile then dropped once he saw Rad put an arm around Nebula's waist and kiss her cheek. Aiden then scowled and let out a low growl. "Hey kid! Let's go!" Shadowy Figure called angrily. "Coming" Aiden called out and he ran to catch up with the hooded figure. "Venomous" Shadowy Figure greeted the lilac-skinned male. "What's with the kid?" Professor Venomous questioned. "He's working with us now and I wanted to get him what he needs from Boxman's lab" Shadowy Figure explained. Professor Venomous nodded and me motioned for them to follow him as he lead them to Boxman's lab. Professor Venomous opened the doors to reveal a high tech lab. Aiden wandered in and gazed upon the machines. A loud 'crash' was heard and Professor Venomous let out a sigh. "I'll be back" he said before he left. "It's perfect! Perfect!" Shadowy Figure heard Aiden state. He turned to Aiden to see him saying his plan to attack Rad and get Nebula. He then sweat dropped when Aiden started to laugh evilly.