Last time Guts told his story. Will and her fellow Guardians promised to help Guts defeat The God Hand. Ed and Al also promised to help. The same went for Matt, Caleb and the boys. On with the show!
Chapter 15: Other Views scene 3
"It doesn't matter what you tell me on how much you've improved since you've came here," said Jill to Violet, "You're not coming with us." "Well if you'll hear me out," said Violet, "I'll tell you why you need me for this mission. First of all, once you're on the other side and you've stopped the distortions, how are you and the others that went with you are getting home?"
"She's right," said Laura, "It's her invention that's gonna get us to the source of the distortions and it'll be her invention that'll get us home." "So show me how to use the return device," said Jill, "or someone else like Laura or Michael. I refuse to put you in any danger, you've been through enough danger as it is."
"Compared to what Olaf did to me, Klaus and Sunny," said Violet, "Traveling to another dimension sounds like a walk in the park. If you're worried about my being in danger I'm perfectly capable of defending myself. I've learned several martial-arts techniques since joining The Bureau. I've also gotten pretty good with a handgun."
"Another thing," said Jill, "I don't feel comfortable about you having a gun." "Afraid I'll shoot myself?" said Violet, "I know every rule for gun safety. Look Jill, when I agreed to work for The Bureau, we both knew it was only a matter of time before I would be needed on a field mission. The time has come, I'm ready."
"We are somewhat shorthanded," said Laura, "Virgil is still recovering from his eyes exploding; Aaron is tending to Virgil so he can't come yet; Maria is A.W.O.L. again; not to mention that Max, Steve, Tyler and Julie are still in Memphis. I believe Violet when she says she's ready for a field mission." "The longer we wait," said Violet, "The more damage the time/space distortions do to our world. It's now or never."
Jill hesitated before saying reluctantly, "If it's okay with Bureau Head Callahan, then I guess it's okay with me." "Yes!" exclaimed Violet as she hugged Jill, "Thank you! Thank you so much!" "Don't thank me just yet," said Jill, "Just remember; if we're in a tight spot and you have no chance of escape, I hope you'll think back to this minute and tell your self 'you knew the job was dangerous when you took it.'"
"I'll keep that in mind," said Violet. "Good," said Jill, "Now get your gear ready, we leave for the source of the distortions in three hours." "I won't fail you!" shouted Violet as she ran back to her room for her stuff.
"I remember when it was time for my first field mission," said Laura, "I remember being just as excited. I still do get excited when we're about to head into potential danger." "Well you're different," said Jill, "I was hoping to keep Violet out of this kind of situation. She and her siblings have suffered so much, all I wanted was to keep them save. I feel that I've failed her." "No you haven't," said Laura, "You've helped Violet onto the path that was meant for her. I've got a gut feeling that Violet has some important part to play during this mission."
Violet meanwhile had finished packing her equipment and everything she would need for the upcoming mission. Just one thing remained; She opened her bedside drawer and took out a 9mm service pistol that was given to her from Max as a Christmas present, "You'll never know when you might just need it," he told her. Violet then checked to see if it was fully loaded, then made sure the safety was on. After buckling on a side holster to her belt, she holstered her gun, made sure she had extra ammunition packed and set off for the main lab where her dimensional transporter was waiting.
On her way to the lab Violet stopped at the Bureau archives where her brother, Klaus was reading up on Demon identification. "So Jill finally decided to let you go on the mission,'" said Klaus without looking up form his book. "She did," said Violet, "I'm ready for this, Klaus, you know that." "I know that you feel that way," said Klaus, "But do you really feel that way in your heart?"
Before Violet could answer, there was a loud crack form her left. She turned around to see her little sister Sunny, who had just cracked open a jawbreaker with her sharp teeth. "You're gonna lose those precious teeth of yours if you keep doing that," said Violet as she sat beside Sunny.
Sunny, at age 3, was still learning how to talk properly, but she could understand what people were saying to her, while Violet and Klaus could understand her. Sunny then said what Violet knew to be 'But they taste so good, and I have such strong jaw muscles.' "Still," said Violet, "Jawbreakers are meant for sucking on, not chewing. That's why they're called jawbreakers, 'cause they'll break your jaw if you chew on them."
'Okay,' said Sunny in a reluctant tone, 'You going on a trip or something?' she saw Violet's packed bags. "It's my first field mission," said Violet, "I'm finally gonna be a Rambler like Jill and Laura." 'When I'm bigger,' said Sunny, 'I'll be a Rambler too.' "Well you've got a long way to go before that," said Violet, "But I'm sure you'll be a great one."
'Well have fun,' said Sunny, 'And be careful.' "I'll be fine," said Violet, "I'll bring you back something form another dimension." Giving her sister a hug, then embracing her brother, Violet left for the lab.
In the lab stood a 12-foot tall metal archway that was already pulsing with bluish-white energy. There in the lab waiting for Violet was Jill, Laura, Leon, Fay, D.P., Michael, and Shawn. "So you're really coming with us?" asked Shawn. "I am," said Violet, "I need to, who among you has the mental capacity to run my device from the other side so we can get home?"
Jill and the others looked at each other before Shawn said, "I guess you are the only one here." "Virgil could run the device," said Leon, "That is, he could before Michael got him so mat that his metal eyes exploded." "I said it was a joke," said Michael, "I told him that I was sorry."
"I think we all owe Virgil an apology," said Laura, "He tried so hard to make the world better through science and we either ignored him or made fun of him." "We'll all say we're sorry once we get back," said Jill, "Time and space are falling apart as we speak."
"I've made arrangements for Max, Steve, Jill and Tyler to join us on the other side once they get back from Memphis," said Violet, "They shouldn't be too much longer away." "If they take too much longer," said Jill, "I'll come back here and drag their sorry asses back here. That reminds me, Violet. If you're going to be a Rambler, you need to dress as one."
A lab technician brought Violet a jacked wrapped in cellophane. Violet removed the plastic wrapping to see that it was a tan jacket the like that Jill and the others wore. On the left sleeve were two badges, one of the American flag, the other with the symbol for The Bureau: A bronze hand grasping a silver hammer inscribed inside a gold circle. Under the circle were the Latin words for 'In the absence of light, darkness prevails.'
"Thank you, Jill," said Violet, "Thank you all." "It's no big deal," said Leon, "Now that you're one of us, you should look like one." Violet then put the jacket on, "It fits perfectly," she said. "You look great in it," said Shawn, "Like you were born to wear that jacket." "You are the best," said Violet as she kissed Shawn, who then kissed her back.
"If you don't mind," said D.P., "I'd like to get this mission started. I'm itching to get some demon killing done." "We don't know that demons are responsible for the distortions," said Laura. "Well who ever is trying to destroy reality," said Fay, "They're in for a world of hurt."
Just then a bright flash of bluish-white energy came from the archway. The same colored energy had formed between the archway. "This is it," said Jill, "All who's going, better get going." With that she stepped through the archway and vanished. Leon and D.P. went next, followed by Laura and Fay. Holding onto his hand, Violet and Shawn stepped through the archway into the unknown.
Meanwhile outside Memphis…
"There it is," said Max as he, Steve, Julie and Tyler approached a large rock on the bank of the Mississippi River, "That's where I buried Dracula, or at least his head. The rest of him dissolved when the sun came up that day." "All I see is a rock," said Julie. "Same here," said a bored sounding Tyler, "Can we go now?"
"No," said Steve, "Not until I have full proof that Dracula is dead." "You want proof?" asked Max, "I'll give you proof," he grabbed hold of the rock and lifted it off the ground as if it were a pebble. Steve, Julie and Tyler then looked down into the hole. Sitting in a smaller hole within the bigger hole was what at first appeared to be a human skull. Upon a closer look, the skull looked slightly distorted. Among its teeth was a pair of long, sharp fangs.
"Okay," said Steve, "I'm convinced." "Good," said Max as he replaced the rock atop the skull of Dracula, "Let's head back to D.C." "Hold on a second," said Tyler, "They're not expecting us back at The Bureau for another two days, so why not use those days?" "Sound's like a plan to me," said Julie, "Let's get some catfish."
"You get catfish if you want it," said Steve, "I won't." "You don't like catfish?" asked Tyler. "I don't like any fish," said Steve, "Catfish or otherwise." As Max, Steve, Tyler and Julie headed towards the city of Memphis, there was a sudden flash of lightning, a crack of thunder, and within seconds, Max and the others were drenched from the sudden downpour. "I said it before," said Max, "And I'll say it again, some days it's just not worth getting out of bed."
The end of chapter 15. Next chapter, Will and the others finally come face to face with The Dadga Khan, and we finally learn why he wants Cornelia. Please review and I'll see you next time!