Author's Note: A dragon shield, or Dracoshield, is an item that permanently increases the defense of the unit. A Seraph robe permanently increases the total health of the unit.
Chapter 1: New World Order
Courtney got up and was confused.
"Hey, Courtney," Alejandro said, "I think we'd all be happier if you stopped fainting." He was wearing white armor.
"Yeah," said Katie, who, along with Sadie had appeared by Courtney and Alejandro. Katie was wearing red armor and Sadie was wearing green armor.
Courtney looked at them and said, "Well, I'm just glad you three are okay." She moved over, and saw not just Alejandro's horse, but three horses, sitting outside the window. "Okay, can somebody explain the horses?"
"Well," Katie said, "We were training to stand up to Chris, so we got some horses."
"I am now a caballero. It's fitting, no?" Alejandro asked.
"Oh, of course," Sadie fawned.
"And the armor?" Courtney asked.
"Well, we're not going to rush in without guarding ourselves like you!" Katie said. She handed Courtney a dragon shield. "Here, this should help keep you from hurting yourself."
The four of them headed to a field, whereupon they saw several soldiers. "Oh, no, it's worse than I thought," Alejandro said, "Let me protect you."
"I can handle these enemies," Courtney said.
Katie had a lance equipped; Sadie had a sword. Alejandro had a more powerful sword. He cut down any of the enemy soldiers who got near him like paper. Katie was having a bit more trouble. Sadie found several surrounding her. Courtney shot one with her bow, and Sadie was freed. Alejandro went to a nearby house.
The woman inside said, "Oh? You're going to be fighting Chris? How brave. Take this item. It will make your journey easier." Alejandro took the Seraph robe from her and put it in his bag.
Courtney, meanwhile, visited another house on the south end. She received a lance. She didn't know how to use it, so she gave it to Katie. Eventually, most of the soldiers had fallen, except for one. He was a disgruntled producer. He seemed to be the leader of the group and he was wearing bulky armor. He shouted, "Hey, kids! You shouldn't be playing over here, you know."
Katie tried to attack the disgruntled producer. He said, "Stupid Chris took over the world… maybe I'll just take it out on you." He did wound her slightly, but she could not penetrate his armor at all. Sadie stayed back, because she knew that Katie was stronger.
Alejandro tried. When he approached the producer, he said, "Alright, maybe I was a little heinous in the past, but surely we can put this behind us."
The disgruntled producer responded, "This is all your fault. You encouraged Chris to take over the world."
"Oh, blame it on the reality show plant. Really mature of you," Alejandro responded. He attacked with his sword, and he did do some damage to the disgruntled producer; surely more than he received in return. However, the disgruntled producer did not fall to his blow.
Courtney said, "Surely you must understand by now that Chris isn't the best."
"I could admit you were right, or I could kill you," the disgruntled producer said. "I'd rather do the second."
Courtney sighed, took out her book, and cast a spell of light toward the disgruntled producer, which caused him a major injury, which none of the physical weapons had done previously. Alejandro provided the final blow with his sword, and the disgruntled producer died. Just before he died, he said, "Argh, I admit defeat. But you'll never beat Chris."
Alejandro looked around for any more enemy soldiers. "Oh, that was close."
"So, why are you trying to be the hero all of the sudden?" Courtney asked.
Alejandro shook his head and said, "I was only being evil with the understanding that it wouldn't affect the whole world. Chris… he's something else, you know?"
"I know," Courtney said, "How are we going to deal with it?"
"We can start a resistance. We already have four members right here," Alejandro told her.
"Yes," Courtney said, "That's a great idea. You can lead."
"No, Courtney," Alejandro said, "You should lead."
"Me? Why me?" Courtney asked.
"You have a very special skill set, you know. It's not everyone who can do both archery and light magic," Alejandro said, "Plus, you have a very authoritative personality."
"Well, that is true I guess," Courtney said.
"Courtney's Resistance!" Alejandro suggested.
"That's an awesome name, Alejandro," Katie said.
"Well, it was pretty obvious," Courtney said.
"I still get credit for it," Alejandro said.
"So," Sadie asked, "What do we do first?"
"I… I don't know," Courtney admitted.
"I think that I heard that Bridgette and DJ are keeping a sanitarium to the east. Maybe we can rendezvous with them there," Alejandro suggested.
"Bridgette's okay!" Courtney said happily. "And DJ too… that's great."
"To the eastern sanitarium!" Katie shouted.
The three on horseback rode away, and Courtney ran after.
Author's Note: Goodies available in this chapter include unit descriptions (Alejandro; Katie; Sadie), death quotes (Alejandro; Katie; Sadie), and alternate versions of the ending dialogue (dead Alejandro; dead Katie/Sadie).