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Chapter 29: Book of Prophecy: Part 2 Tower, Volcano, and Billy

Ben is at the hospital at Off World Plaza looking bored as ever. Vilgax. who is still atop the entryway to the hospital is looking agitated and refused to tell Ben why. Gwen had contacted Ben about a Tome or Tot or whatever it was and its location a few hours previous. It didn't matter really. Once Holden showed up, he would give Holden the location and finally be off the hook.

At that moment, Ben spots Holden walking up the winding driveway towards him.

Ben looks at Holden and says exasperatedly, "Where the heck have you been? I've been bored out here for the past fours hours."

Holden rolls his eyes and says sarcastically, "Oh, I'm sorry Ben, but I've been running around the wilds all day pretty much. I only just got into Downtown like twenty minutes ago. Did Gwen send you the location of the next Totem?"

Ben laughs and responds in a relieved tone, "Oh! She said it's a Totem. Yeah, I did get it and I even went to the general location, but you're not going to be too happy about it, because it's outside the Morbucks Towers infected zone. Oh and after you're done there, Mojo said he knew where the next one was."

Holden sighs deeply. First Princess' new building and now Mojo's Volcano. What other surprises could this day hold. Holden frowns at the news and responds, "Thanks Ben. See you around Sector V sometime."

Holden leaves the hospital and heads west to find the infected zone. The area is a mess of construction zones and broken streets. Almost all of the fusion monsters in the area are made up of old construction equipment.

He walks passed the infected zone entry and notices to the southeast that there is a large group of Doomdozers. He frowns and knew that he has to get to the Totem without fighting.

"Need a hand? It's gonna cost you a jawbreaker and twenty-five taros."

Holden looks over his shoulder, to see Edd, Eddy and Rolf stand a few feet away from him, each holding a Darklight gun.

Edd gives Edd a look for utter disgust and responds in a chipper voice, "Please Eddy, you know that scamming someone is unscrupulous right now. We need to get that Crazy Brain Candy away from those Doomdozers. Holden, we'll distract them while you get the candy and do your task."

Rolf nods and responds, "Yes, let me and the Ed boys do all the work. This is what the Urban Rangers are for."

Holden closes his eyes, and then responds, "Edd, where is the candy?"

Edd smiles, looks around briefly and then replies, "In the south near that weird Obelisks thing."

Holden smiles and says in a low voice, "Lure them to the northwest. When you retreat make it look convincing. I'll send a nano to you as the signal to retreat."

Edd nods and the three boys leave and circle around the construction site to start their diversion. The three open fire on a patch of ground near one of the fusions. The fusion roars in anger and it charges after them, followed in short order by the other six.

Holden jumps over the fence that separates the construction site from the street. The bag of candy that Edd is looking for, is near a steel beam that is now rusting. The Totem is ten feet from the beam and Holden sprints to it. He touches it and automatically feels the warmth of it activating and Holden knew that it is working.

Without a moment's hesitation, Holden runs for the fence, jumps over it and then summons his Eddy nano.

Holden then says to it quickly, "Go to Double D and then return to City Hall."

The nano grins and disappears. A few moments later, a smoke screen appears where Edd, Rolf and Eddy had been. The fusions return to their posts guarding the Totem, not realizing they had failed. Holden heads east and finds the three teens under a tree smiling. Holden hands the bag to Edd, who has a relieved look on his face.

Edd looks into the bag for a moment before says, "Now we don't have to worry about Fuse using this against us. This candy erodes the mind slowly, tricking the user to do another's will. Naz, Sarah, and Jimmy have been affected by it, but are now recovering."

Eddy frowns and says, "Let's go Double D. You need to find a way to destroy that vile stuff."

With this said, the three boys head back to the Cul-De-Sac. Holden turns north to see Mojo's domicile in the distance.

Holden arrives at the volcano with its observatory at the top of it. Mojo is out front looking grumpy and dealing with Juniper Lee.

"So you were successful in getting my telescope lens back because I have it. I can scoop in on Planet Fusion now to see what evil is to be seen."

He starts to laugh evilly. Holden walks up to Mojo. Mojo looks at Holden and gives him a slight scowl and responds in an agitated voice, "What do you want Holden. You must want something, because you would not be here if you did not want something."

Holden rolls his eyes and states calmly, "Ben said you know the location of the Totem I am looking for. So, where is it?"

Mojo closes his eyes and an evil grin spreads across his face. "If you beat some of the Spawn Simians that are under my volcano and return them to being my minions that belong to me and not Fuse's minions then I will tell you."

Holden stares at Mojo and knew he is up to something.

Juniper, who is standing nearby responds cheerfully, "I'll help you Holden. Sounds like this might be fun. Come on."

They both leave to use the elevators that are used to get under the volcano. Mojo's smile spreads across his face even further, knowing that Holden would never know that he, Mojo Jojo had lied about telling him that he knew the location of the Totem.

Below the volcano, Holden and Juniper step out into a lush underground jungle. There are no signs of the supposed spawns, but they are probably hiding deep in trees.

Holden looks around for a moment before commenting, "Jun, why did you have to get Mojo a new lens for the telescope? Did the old one break?"

Juniper shakes her head and responds nonchalantly, "It was stolen by a few Cyberus. Mojo thought he saw something from Planet Fusion being prepared to launch at us. He's going to confirm it as soon as it's installed. So why are you here?"

Holden yanks out a small branch that is in his way and responds, "I'm looking for these Totems that are suppose to protect the planet and all the while keeping a low profile. I'm getting the feeling Mojo is lying to me so I would do his dirty work for him." Juniper rolls her eyes and says, "Well, he probably is lying to you, but I do feel a magical force coming from the north. I'll deal with the spawn while you look for that Totem. I'll join you after I'm done."

Juniper leaves the path and off deep into the jungle. A few moments later, Holden hears monkey howls in the distance. From the sounds of things, Juniper is dealing with the spawn with ease. After several minutes of walking, Holden finds the Totem nearly covered in vines and various other plants. Holden hears something coming from behind him. Holden turns around to see Juniper walking through the trees towards him.

Juniper's eyes widen when she sees the Totem and says, "OH! So this is the Totem. There's one out in Nowhere but I never figured out what it was for."

Holden closes his eyes and says gratefully, "Well, I'll have to go out sooner or later. Thanks for telling me Jun."

Holden touches the Totem and the same familiar warmth washes over him. Juniper's bracelet lights up for a brief second before it dims.

"Now, I need to ask Mojo the location of the next Totem." Holden says to Juniper, while walking back down the path to the elevator.

When they arrive back to where Mojo is, they see him ordering the freed minions to take up duty stations.

"You've done the job that I asked that need to be done. Now get out my sight for there is nothing here that you seek. Yes I lied, but that's what I, MOJO JOJO do best."

Holden rolls his eyes and then says casually, "Well Mojo, sorry to have to tell you this, but your lie back fired. I found the Totem."

Mojo mood changes to rage, "CURSES!"

Mojo throws a punch at Holden. Holden sidesteps and Mojo falls to ground, tripping over his own cape.

"Just tell me who has the location of the next Totem, Mojo please."

Mojo gets up looking into Holden's defiant eyes.

Mojo grumbles under his breath and responds, "Go to Endsville and seek out the moron Billy for he is the one your seek."

Holden smiles broadly and says, "Thanks Mojo."

Holden helps Mojo up, then looks over at Juniper and states, "Thanks for your help Jun. See you in Nowhere."

Juniper smiles and says, "No need to thank me Holden. I'm just glad I could help you out."

Holden shakes her hand and uses the monkey skyway system to head to Endsville.

Holden arrives in Endsville to see Billy playing with Runty and then he notices Holden.

Billy runs over to him and says quickly. "Holden did you come about that super AWESOME power that you can use to active the stuff? DID YA DID YA!"

Holden nods and comments, "Yeah I did Billy. So where is the Totem?"

Billy nods vigorously and responds, "There's a device near the side of my house that will take you there."

Holden turns and walks in the direction Billy indicates, missing the devious glint that shows in Billy's eye. Holden looks at the control system, but has the feeling he shouldn't touch them.

Then, Holden hears a shrill little voice, "OH! WHAT DOES THIS BUTTON DO!"

Nano Deedee darts from under his arm and presses the big shiny button. Holden feels like something is being drain from him.

Billy is laughing like a fool and then shouts with glee, "Yeah, I got the Power of Destiny. I don't know what it does, but this is awesome. Thanks Holden!"

Holden slaps his forehead and looks at nano Deedee whom responds, "I'm sorry Holden. I broke my promise of not pressing any buttons." She starts to cry and then disappears. Now what is Holden supposed do if he couldn't active the Totems?

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