NOTES: Warning, like most chapters, this will contain swearing, some strong.
Chapter 7
Although it felt like a lifetime, KO finally got to the city and in no time arrived at the plaza. The whole place was quiet and not a soul about…it didn't surprised KO if Boxman had threatened people around here. KO carefully sneaked around his mother's dojo and tried looking through a window…though the windows he looked through were just offices or toilets. If he walked at the front he could see inside but would also be spotted…maybe it was the only way. KO thought about going in and announcing himself, until TKO played into his subconscious.
TKO: We need to do this nice and easy.
KO: I still can't believe how calm you are.
TKO: Look, we'll fight if we have to, that's without a doubt…but we can't make the situation any worse.
KO: What about sneaking through the roof or some vents.
TKO: Personally…I'd walk through that front door.
KO: Then we'll get caught.
TKO: No we won't. We've proved we can fight against the best…even hell itself. We can take on Shannon and Raymond easily…and Boxman, pfft…easy peasey, lemon-squeezy.
KO: (Sigh) I wish Fink was here…
TKO: Why are you thinking that now?
KO: We left her back at the cabin. It's the last time we'll probably see her…and Tyi.
TKO: Don't think like that. It's gonna be alright. Just walk in…calmly. We don't want any rash decisions made. We'll get our friends out…we'll get our mother out.
KO: I hope you're right.
TKO: Heh, wouldn't be the first time.
KO: Okay. (Takes a deep breath) The front door it is then.
KO reluctantly walked around to the front of the door, he took a quick glance through the large front windows…he could see his mom and friends all tied up and it looked as if Boxman was in a panic…this didn't matter, he was here now…he grabbed the handle bar…and pushed the door open.
…
Inside, Boxman was pacing up and down the room again…the talk with Cosma had him a little worried…but just then the door opened. All the villains and hero's looked up to the sound of a creaking door and KO walked in calmly and confidently. Boxman started to chuckle, while Shannon and Raymond were getting ready to attack but only from Boxman's orders, so they waited at the ready. KO closed the door…the lock clicking to an eerily suspenseful silence. That was until Boxman spoke.
BOXMAN: KO…(Looks up and down at him) My, how you have grown. I see you got my message.
KO: Yeah. Yeah I got your message alright, Boxman!
BOXMAN: Good! (Notices something) Where's Darrell? And more importantly…where is your girlfriend, THAT TRAITOROUS RAT?
KO: He's with Fink!
BOXMAN: What…? With Fink? You mean that…Fink isn't here?!
KO: That right. She's safe!
BOXMAN: No. (Shakes his head) No, that wasn't part of the deal now, was it, KO?
KO: I don't care what the deal is, Boxman. (His hands start to glow) You do not punch my mom! And you certainly don't put any harm onto my friends.
BOXMAN: Oh, I will do a lot more that punch your mother! I will kill her, I will kill all of them…for wasting my TIME!
KO: (Walks forward a few steps) No! What did Fink ever do to you?
BOXMAN: (Feels a little hurt) Are you taking the piss with that question? You know full well what that stinking rat did to my Venomous…
KO: You do realize that Venomous was my father, don't you?
BOXMAN: Of course I do, KO, of course I do! You of all people should be angry to what that little rat did! SHE TOOK VENOMOUS AWAY FROM US!
KO: YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY SHE HAD TO THOUGH!
BOXMAN: Oh pleeeease enlighten me.
KO: She had no choice-
BOXMAN: I WILL NOT ACCEPT THAT "NO CHOICE" BULLSHIT CLICHÉ! Her reasoning's are unacceptable. Now, all you had to do was bring that…that…traitor back to me and you failed that…
KO: After all these years…and still a grudge. Why now…?
BOXMAN: I am losing patience. Why do I need to explain myself?
KO: Because do you really think that killing Fink will bring back Venomous, my father? No…it won't.
BOXMAN: Maybe…but at least I know the one responsible for Venomous's death and a liar will be dead!
KO: A liar…?
BOXMAN: Oh, come on, KO. Surely those muscles of yours haven't shrunk that brain of yours? I know you two are together…and you must know she lies. (Folds his arms) I'm even going to take a guess that she has already lied to you.
KO: She has, yes. But I eventually got the truth from her and have forgiven her because-
BOXMAN: (Interrupts) Because you "love" her…?
KO: Yes…
BOXMAN: Did you know she lied to me?
KO: To you…?
BOXMAN: Oh yes. She lied to me…she lied to me about Venomous and what happened. Saying that he died of naturel causes. (Clenches his fist) I…I believed her…I watched her cry when she gave me the news. I wanted to go see him but she pleaded for me not to see him…that…she didn't want to be left alone after losing her boss. Those puppy dog eyes hit me, and for those moments, it felt like that she finally respected me and all it took was for Venomous to die. And so…I moved away…and she took the factory. That little bastard bitch! She fooled us both, KO!
KO: What she did…what she said, was only to protect you. She…did the same to me…
BOXMAN: PROTECT ME? THE TRUTH WOULD'VE PROTECTED ME IF SHE WAS HONEST WITH ME! Wait, protection from what? (Smiles) Oh, KO…she has you under her wing…or tail in this case! What do I need protecting from?
KO looks over to his mother and his friends, now was the time to try and rescue them but still keeping to TKO's advice by keeping calm.
KO: Listen, Boxman…what you're doing now, will not help matters…whatever you're going to do still won't bring back Venomous. Why does my mother and my friends have to be involved in all of this?
BOXMAN: It got you here, didn't it? But it's the rat I want…and I can't even have that! She…is essential.
KO: Essential?
BOXMAN: Not only would I enjoy watching her life leave her through her eyes but…I needed something from her…
KO: What?
BOXMAN: An ingredient to make the formula that turned Venomous into his alter-ego, Shadowy, a second life within him.
KO: And what's that?
BOXMAN: Her blood! Her blood is the last ingredient!
KO: Her…w-what…?
BOXMAN: That's why Venomous kept her around…the formula needed rats blood, her blood…she is afteral anthropomorphic. A creature that is rare in these parts, at least in rat form.
KO: Wait…dad never used her blood as far as I know…
BOXMAN: Then explain why he would keep such an animal? A creature that moans, gets spoilt, builds paper boats, draws shit drawings and has a taste of ice-cream and cupcakes!
KO: She put you in your place sometimes, Boxman.
BOXMAN: Do you really think you should be saying stuff like that while my robots have cannons pointing to your friends?
KO: (Sighs frustratingly) Enough of this, Boxman! This is madness. Let my friends go!
BOXMAN: No! Since I have no rat to kill, I might as well kill your friends. I'll make it quick!
KO: NO!
BOXMAN: (To Shannon and Raymond) Shannon! Raymond! Attack KO, while I put some bullets in his friend's heads!
KO: NO, STOP!
Shannon and Raymond laughed manically as they ran towards KO. They both swooped to KO's side…with Raymond attacking first and shooting his cannon…KO jumped and summersaulted towards Raymond, landing on his shoulders and without hesitation grabbed Raymond's head.
RAYMOND: NO! NO, NOT THE FACE!
KO twisted Raymond's head, bending and snapping the metal parts and ripping his wires, which sparked as they lost connection. The headless body going into spasms as it walked forward with no mind to control it and KO kept his balance. Shannon screamed and turned her cannon into buzz saws, making them appear on both hands. KO dropped Raymond's unresponsive head and jumped off the headless robot body, which fell after losing balance. Shannon swung the spinning blades and KO dodged them easily, she tried aiming for his head…but missed as KO was quicker. KO then jumped over her and kicked her in the back with some force, almost knocking her down…but she regained her balance and looked back angrily at KO. Shannon screamed in frustration, swinging her blades over and down onto KO…but once again, the young man was to quick and both her buzz saws ripped and sawed through the wooden flooring, eventually getting then stuck…she moaned and then gasped as KO, with his glowing fists, karate-chopped one buzz saw off, ripping off Shannon's arm and then kicking the other one off with simple, strong back flip kick. Shannon was no longer stuck but no armless and KO clenched his fists again and they glowed brighter than usual and punched Shannon in the chest, ripping a front hole in it and making Shannon fly across the room and crash into the brick wall of the room. She was out for the count.
KO huffed and puff, getting his breath back…he then turned to Boxman, ready to fight him but stopped his tracks as he saw Boxman pointing a loaded gun at Coral's head. KO backed down.
BOXMAN: Hmph. The thing about my robots is, although they are the last of their kind, I can easily repair them and then they will be back to normal…but, can you repair your mother, KO? (Chuckles) After a bullet goes through her brain? No…you can't.
KO: Look…I'll…I'll do anything. Just…please don't shoot her.
BOXMAN: (Dumbfounded) You…had your chance, KO. You had a simple task of bringing that little rat with you. But you couldn't even do that. You're very strong, KO…but you're not very smart. How strong will you be, when you watch your mothers brain spread over this nice wooden flooring? Let's find out!
KO: NO, PLEASE!
The gun was clocked and Boxman pointed the gun towards Carol's head…Carol struggled to move out of the way of the gun's barrel, but it was impossible since the gun was pressed against the head. All the tied up heroes were squirming and trying to shout through their gags…Carol screamed through hers…it was pointless, until she looked over to KO who was too far and helpless. She had a tear roll out of her eye…and a wry smile that she produced through her gag.
Boxman squeezed the trigger but just then, Boxman's hand took a massive jolt to the right, missing Carol's head as the gun went off with a loud bang…it happened so quickly that the gun flew out of his hand through an impact of some sort. Boxman yelped as his hand, that once held the gun, was burning, with these purple flames spread across his hand. The gun landed yards away from the tied up group and Boxman…as he was trying to put out the purple fire burning his hand. Everyone had to look up to see where these power came from…and gasped, and yet, somewhat relived. KO had his eyes closed as he heard the gun go off…he reluctantly opened his eyes…he turned around and saw Fink, sticking her arm out with her hands glowing purple. She was in her turbo form. KO couldn't believe his eyes.
KO: Wha…? F-Fink…?
FINK: That's right! I'm here!
KO: Bu-but what about Tyi? You didn't-
FINK: Do you really think I'd leave my child all on his own. Come on, you know me better that!
KO: But…
FINK: He's with Darrel!
KO: WHAT?
On cue, Darrell pops in. He had a baby strap chair attached to his shoulders and arms sockets where his arms used to be.
DARRELL: Uh. Hi…
KO was about to question Fink's take on this but Fink quickly answered it.
FINK: I told Darrell that his boss…ahem "dad", was making a big mistake with the formula and that we had a child…since then, Darrell's become this soppy loser but actually makes a great nanny.
KO: Okay…but did he have to come with you?
FINK: Hey, he has my kid, I still have trust issues…I couldn't leave without me keeping an eye on him but…he seems to like the kid.
KO looks over to Darrell, who was smooching over the baby with silly baby noises and stupid faces. KO rolled his eyes and quickly hugged Fink. KO was about to kiss Fink but she put a finger over his mouth.
FINK: As much as I love it when you tongue me, we have your mother and friends to save, don't you think…?
KO: (Hand behind his head) Oh…yeah. Ha.
KO rushed over to his mother and friends, while Fink was surveying the situation…she walks over to Raymond's headless body and spots the head…he was definitely lifeless.
FINK: Ah, Raymond…such a shame…you were my favourite. You always respected my toys.
Fink then walks over to Shannon, who was still alive…and slowly coming around. Fink lifted Shannon by the neck, even in Turbo form, robots felt like the weight of feathers.
FINK: Are you gonna cause any more trouble?
SHANNON: N-No…
FINK: Good to see you again, Shannon.
SHANNON: Uh…(Weak smile) Um, l-likewise…I…guess…?
Fink drops Shannon on the floor, as the orange robot was trying to get her bearings. KO by this time, untied his mother. She quickly got up and hugged him.
CAROL: You were great, peanut!
KO: Uh, it was Fink that saved you, mom…
CAROL: I know…it was how calm you were though. (Smiles) I taught you well.
TKO: See?
KO: Ha. Yeah…but…still, you nearly-
CAROL: Never ever think what could've happened. It's not worth dwelling on. Fink was amazing with her timing. Phew.
KO: Yeah, she was.
Mr Gar, Enid and Rad were trying to get KO and Carol's attention, since they were still tied up…eventually the son and mother hero did notice and began untying them. Fink then walked up to Boxman, who by now had put the flames out on his burning hand. He started to shake.
BOXMAN: Oh…F-Fink…? My…you've…uh…grown…
FINK: Cut the shit, Boxman! What the fuck are you doing?
BOXMAN: How…dare you talk to me like that?
FINK: I've always dared! Want me to dare and burn you fully?
BOXMAN: You…m-must know why?
FINK: Yeah. Of course I do, you fat lump! You wanna make the formula that Venomous made…accidently, mind you…
BOXMAN: Still, he wrote it all down. And we are missing one ingredient…it's-
FINK: Bat's blood!
BOXMAN: Uh…what…?
FINK: Its bat's blood, you fat fucking idiot! Not rat's blood…BAT'S BLOOD! The notes had the B rubbed out to look like an R! You really are dumb! Dumbass…
BOXMAN: Bat's…blood…?
FINK: Yeah! And I got some with me!
KO: (Overhearing) Wait…you have bats blood…?
FINK: Don't ask.
KO: Not sure I want to know or not…
BOXMAN: You have some…? Good!
Just then, Fink punches Boxman in the face. This surprises everyone, as Boxman falls to the floor. He whimpers.
FINK: That was for keeping KO's mom and friend's hostage!
BOXMAN: (Growls) I just needed you!
FINK: No, you think you needed me…and it turns out you don't!
BOXMAN: Not just the blood thing…but answers.
FINK: To what?
BOXMAN: Why…did you kill Venomous…and why did you TAKE HIM AWAY FROM ME?
Fink released and remembered that she had lied to him all these years ago and it was now obvious that he had found out the truth on who killed Venomous.
FINK: Okay, Boxman…I'll tell you. But you ain't gonna like it…
Fink proceeds to tell Boxman the story.
11 YEARS AGO
KO and Fink were pushed from their feet and went flying, landing on the ground hard. They both whimpered in pain. Shadowy Figure laughed at his actions.
SHADOWY: You think you can stop me? A bunch of kids? NO! I am powerful, I am God. I will destroy this world and you can't stop me! NO ONE CAN! (Laughs evilly)
KO sat up and Fink held on to her chest, also sitting up.
KO: He's right. We can't stop him. He's too powerful.
FINK: (Annoyed) We can't give up.
KO: Face it, Fink. He's won.
FINK: Since when do you give up? You're a good guy, ain't ya? Nothings stopped you before!
KO: But he's too strong.
FINK: (Frustrated) Then bring "him" out!
KO: What? Who…?
FINK: Who do you think? You need to go turbo. We need TKO
KO: No, no way!
FINK: It's our only chance! You've got to let him fight.
KO: But…I can't control him.
FINK: In this situation, maybe that's not a bad thing.
KO: I'm not going turbo.
Just then, KO felt pain across his face which made him lose his balance and lied on the ground. He cried at such pain and saw Fink with her hands clenched. It was her, of course, that punched him.
KO: What are you doing?
FINK: We need TKO!
KO: By punching me?
FINK: I'm trying to piss you off! You need to be angry!
Fink then swung another punch but KO jumped out of the way.
KO: This isn't going to work!
Fink ignored him as she kept lashing out at him. Shadowy just watched on, laughing at every moment. He was enjoying what he was seeing.
SHADOWY: (To himself) So, these two are the world's saviours. What a joke.
Fink span and threw punches while KO dodged them until Fink saw an opening and kicked him in the chest. KO fell on the floor hard and Fink jumped on top of him but KO grabbed both of her hands.
KO: This isn't helping!
FINK: THEN GET ANGRY!
KO: NO!
FINK: THEN YOU'RE FOREVER A WIMP, MOMMA'S BOY!
KO: D-Don't call me that…
FINK: Why? Is it annoying you? Are ya getting angry…MOMMA'S BOY!
KO: I said, don't call me that!
FINK: MOMMA'S BOY!
KO: Stop…SAYING THAT!
FINK: MOMMA'S BOY, MOMMA'S BOY, MOMMA'S BOY, MOMMA'S BOY, MOMMA'S BOY, MOMMA'S BOY!
KO: NO. I'M. NOT. (Purple arura surrounds him and he pushes Fink off with ease) I'M NOT A MOMMA'S BOY!
Fink was pushed but landed on her feet. KO then levitated off the ground and the purple arura went darker and the static around him seem to get fiercer. Fink smiled and watched in awe. KO's red sash around his head, slowly peeled off, his square hair loosening up, becoming wavy and spikey. His clothes becoming darker and torn…the goodness from his eyes becoming black with rage and evil. He screamed his frustrations out, as if the transformation was causing him pain. Shadowy was still watching and was very impressed.
The transformation was complete, as KO gently landed on the floor. He breathed heavily, and clenched his fists tighter and tilted his head, side to side, getting rid of all the cricks in his neck. He started to chuckle…as his voice was more grainer and deeper than ever. TKO was released.
TKO: (Looks at his hands) It's good to be…released, once again. (Looks at Fink) So, cutey, you gonna go turbo too?
Fink normally hated being called "cute" but on this occasion, she lets it slide as she knew attacking TKO would be a bad move, she also blushed slightly at being called that by someone more evil than her…no, she just liked it coming from him…
FINK: (Nods) I will now. Both of us should be able to take on Shadowy now.
TKO: Well, transform then, sweetheart.
Fink, from her last story, cringed at that world but instead loved it. She obliged, as she pulled out a glorb from her pocket and put it in her collar. The glorb sucked into the collar and within seconds, Fink turned turbo, as her fur became more fiercely and her hands grew sharper claws, as did her fangs and spike wristbands appeared.
SHADOWY: Now the fun begins. Let's play a little before I kill you both.
TKO and Fink then pushed themselves off the ground and flew towards Shadowy at super speed but Shadowy didn't flinch. They pointed their fists at him, which started to glow purple from each clenched fist. Shadowy dodged their flying move. TKO and Fink regrouped and shot purple lightning bolts at Shadowy, who just simply reflected them. TKO then clasps his hands together and produced a thick dark purple ball, that flashed violently, he chucked it in the air, as it grew bigger and Fink flew above the lighting ball, span in the air a few times and stuck out a leg, kicking the ball towards Shadowy at lighting speed…this surely would take him out…but Shadowy seemed to sink in the ground, dissolving into a puddle and disappearing, just in time as the lighting ball exploded to where Shadowy was standing. From their view, it seemed like TKO and Fink got him…but Shadowy wasn't there…the puddle now becoming some sort of liquid smoke, as he danced in the air, before reappearing as whole. TKO and Fink gasped.
SHADOWY: Not bad, not bad at all. I taught you well. But you don't need HER!
Without warning, Shadowy shot a beam at Fink, which electrocuted her, she screamed in pain as her turbo form disappeared and started falling.
TKO: FINK?!
TKO flew to Fink's aid and grabbed her just in time before she hit the ground.
TKO: Fink? FINK? Talk to me…
Fink gave a little groan and coughed.
FINK: I'm…f-fine…
TKO: I thought I lost you…
Fink couldn't believe what she was hearing. No one ever said anything like that to her before, except maybe Professor Venomous when he wasn't being a Shadowy dick.
FINK: (Smiles) Finish him off. I know you can do it…
TKO smiled back at her and nodded, he gently put her down and faced Shadowy.
SHADOWY: Do…you care for her?
TKO: (Looks at Fink) Yeah. Yeah, I do.
SHADOWY: (Smirks) Then love will kill you both!
Shadowy clenched his hands, his eyes going deep purple and laughed like a maniac. TKO stood firm, ready for the attack.
SHADOWY: No one will survive this. NOT EVEN YOU!
Fink was rummaging through her pockets, she eventually found her last glorb.
Shadowy shot out a beam, which slowly turned into a roaring monster as it's teeth formed while approaching TKO. TKO then raised his hands to block the beam, as he made a force shield but Shadowy's beam smacked into him and pushed TKO off his feet, sending him flying into some rubble and fell hard onto the ground. But the beam also rebounded and headed straight for Shadowy…he too was pushed off his feet, as he rolled in the dirt until he stopped. After a few seconds, he got up, feeling blood fill up in his mouth…he spat it out and then chuckled.
SHADOWY: (Slowly gets up) I…won…
The dust was practically fog and he couldn't see anything in front of him…until he heard a scream that got extremely close to him. He gasped as he saw Fink, her sharp fangs gritted and her claws exposed, as she was flying towards him…she pulled her arm back and swiped at him, impacting on his chest, ripping his clothes and flesh. He gagged, as she got in deep and then Fink, span, sticking he leg out, making a summersault, kicking Shadowy in the face. He fell down hard again. Fink levitated until she gently touched the ground.
Shadowy was in a serious condition. Fink took a deep breath…and walked slowly to Shadowy…who was lying in the ground, very close to death, in a fetal position, holding his chest as blood was flowing through his fingers and slowly making a pool around him. He groaned in pain as it was unbearable. He looked up…and could see a small figure walking towards him, he felt rage as he saw Fink coming towards him, emerging from the now dying dust cloud.
SHADOWY: You? (Grits his teeth) Why…? Why have you done this to me? After all the things I've done for you. I created you, I made who you are…and t-this is the thanks I get…?
FINK: I'm sorry…but you did nothing for me. My boss was the one who showed me who I was…and you took that away from me…
SHADOWY: And he ain't coming back! He's gone! Not only h-have you…k-killed me but you've killed HIM!
Fink closed her eyes…tears were welling up.
VENOMOUS: Fink…?
Fink opened her eyes, she gasped as Venomous was trying to communicate from his alter ego.
VENOMOUS: It's okay…
FINK: Oh Boss…I'm…I'm sorry…
VENOMOUS: No…d-don't be. No turbo is sorry…
FINK: I…I had to do this. It...it was the only way. (Starts to get teary) I just…didn't like who you become. I'm sorry, I'm so sorry. But…he was controlling you…
VENOMOUS: He's…(In pain) AAAGHHHRRR! He's coming bac-SHADOWY: KILL HER!-VENOMOUS: NOO!
FINK: (Getting worried) There's no other way…
VENOMOUS: (Getting weaker) Maybe…you're right…this is for the best. (Coughs up more blood) Kill me. End my suffering!
FINK: (Sobs) I…I understand. I'll n-never forget you, boss…
VENOMOUS: Tell…KO, I'm sorry for…e-everything. No…f-father should hurt his s-son. I'm sorry I hurt you. Please, tell KO that…
Fink didn't answer expect nod. Fink wipes away the tears…she had to kill her own boss, he was suffering enough…nothing else could help him. She clenches her fist, ready to punch through his chest and stop the hurt.
VENOMOUS: I'm…s-so proud of you…Fink…
Without any hesitation, the fist went through her boss's chest, ripping through the rib cage, and squashing the once beating heart, killing him instantly and Shadowy.
Fink cried some more…as she pulled her fist out of the chest, blood dripped from his hand as Venomous eyes stared blankly into the sky, a wry smile on his face.
Fink fell to her knee and couldn't hold back the tears, as they flowed down her face, and hugged her dead boss. Sobbing uncontrollably.
END OF FINK'S STORY.
Boxman listened and he listened carefully…he started to shake through all sorts of emotions but at the moment, it was anger.
BOXMAN: Why didn't you tell me the truth…?
FINK: (Sighs) Simple…it's because I didn't like you. Boss was too good for you.
BOXMAN: You really are a little rat shit!
FINK: (Smiles evilly) Guilty!
BOXMAN: Give me the bats blood…
FINK: No. We're gonna destroy it. And the formula!
BOXMAN: No, you won't! This formula is the last thing I have of Venomous! You will not TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME!
FINK: THEN FRAME THE FORMULA, NOT FUCKING MAKE IT!
BOXMAN: You…you don't understand…
FINK: Oh, I do understand. Revenge…this formula…its fucking nuts! You need to let go, as I have…and as KO has.
BOXMAN: I need that the formula made…
FINK: It's not gonna happen! If this were to be in the wrong hands…the world could be destroyed.
BOXMAN: I need that formula! I NEED IT NOW!
FINK: WHY IS THIS SO IMPORTANT TO YOU? YOU KNOW THE DAMAGE IT CAN DO!
The rest of the hero's just looked on at the argument with Fink and Boxman, they weren't sure whether to cut in or not.
Just then, Boxman noticed a red dot on Fink's upper chest that suddenly appeared…it then moved lower to her stomach.
BOXMAN: It's…n-not for…me…it's for…
KO, in the last minute, noticed a red laser that only appeared through the small specks of dust that floated in the air…and red lined beam coming from outside, through the window. He saw it stopped at Fink. He gasped and tried to quickly get Fink's attention.
KO: FINK, OH MY GOD! MOVE!
*BANG*
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NOTES: End of chapter.
So I got this chapter out early and I'm hoping to bring the next chapter out by the end of this week. Who knows…?