The Warriors: Protectors of the Multiverse
Chapter 10
After crash-landing on Juraika the gang was now searching for a Fire Fruit to get the ship back up and running
What? Jaster, Kisala, and Zegram said
Yeah, we were surprised too. Punk said
So wait this guy is Hulk? Jaster said
Unfortunately, yes. Batman said
No way. Kisala said
Now there's something you don't see everyday. Zegram said
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Bruce Banner. Banner said
Jaster. Jaster said
I'm Kisala. Kisala said
The name's Zegram nice to meet you. Zegram said
Likewise. Banner said
So are you really Hulk? Jaster said
Yes, well...kinda. Banner said
Kinda? Kisala said
The Hulk and i are one person. Banner said
What? Jaster said
There was an accident. Banner said
What kind of accident? Kisala said
The military was testing out a gamma bomb but... Banner said
It didn't work out so well? Zegram said
Yeah, it was huge. But luckily everyone got out of there. Everyone...except me. Banner said
What happened? Jaster said
After i was hit by the gamma blast i became the Hulk. Banner said
So how long have you had this curse? Zegram said
Years, many many years. Banner said
Wow...that's rough. Zegram said
Believe me it is. Banner said
Wait a minute how are you supposed to turn back into him? Jaster said
I only become the Hulk if i get angry. Banner said
Angry? Kisala said
Yeah, that's right. Banner said
Uh guys i hate to interrupt but shouldn't we be staying focused? Punk said
Punk is right we need to find the Fire Fruit. Batman said
Oh right i forgot about that. Jaster said
We should get going Jaster. Kisala said
Right. Jaster said
Banner are you going to be okay? Sophitia said
I'll be fine why do you ask? Banner said
Dude how are you going to fight? Punk said
I may be not the Hulk right now but i'll still try to help out. Banner said
Are you sure? Batman said
Yes i am. Banner said
A few minutes later
The gang were still walking in the forest while also checking everything about it
Strange...this area should be full of Fire Fruit. But there's not a single one to be found. What's going on? Zegram said
I wonder...Could someone have already taken them all? Kisala said
No way. Punk said
Yeah, that's impossible. Nobody could take all of the fruit in the jungle. Jaster said
Well, maybe huge troops of monkeys are eating all of the fruit! Kisala said
Monkeys? Don't they usually eat bananas? Punk said
Well... Kisala said
Don't be ridiculous. Let's look a little further in. Zegram said
Good idea. Sophitia said
A few more minutes later
The gang were now going deeper in the forest while walking
Huh? Zegram said as he noticed something
What's wrong? Banner said
Must be their territory from here on in. Zegram said
"Their?" Jaster said
The Burkaqua. Zegram said
The Burka...what? Punk said
What is the Burkaqua? Batman said
They're a Juraiken tribe, and they don't like dealing with outsiders. Zegram said
So they're dangerous right? Punk said
Very dangerous. Zegram said
The Burkaqua were moving around and yelling making Kisala a little scared
Eek! What was that? Kisala said
Don't worry maybe they're friendly. Sophitia said
Trust me they're not. Zegram said
The Burkaqua were still moving around as everyone was getting prepared
What are they doing? Jaster said
I don't know but this is getting creepy. Punk said
Arrows were falling from the trees surrounding the gang
Dammit! Jaster said
Okay Burkaqua or whatever if you wanna fight us then come out and us. Punk said
The Burkaqua were making noises until they stopped and left
They're gone. Jaster said
Blech! Zegram said as he spit something out
What's wrong? Batman said
This stuff'll finish you in 10 seconds flat. Zegram said
You're kidding! Kisala said
Well, what's next, Desert Claw? Should we hightail it? Zegram said
If people are around, there ought to be a village. We might be able to ask them about that Fire Fruit. Jaster said
You mean you actually want to go to their village? You got a death wish or what? Zegram said
They're still people. We can reason with them. Jaster said
Jaster's right let's try to talk to them. Sophitia said
Oh yeah, wouldn't that be nice? Heh, we got us a daredevil, here. Zegram said
Come on! Jaster said
Another few minutes later
The gang were still walking in the forest looking for a village full of Burkaqua to try to reason with them and asked them about the Fire Fruit
Whoa what's that? Sophitia said as she pointed at a strange stone statue head
Oh you gotta be kidding me. Punk said
We'll never get past this... Kisala said
Those Burkaqua must've put it here. Tryin' to keep people like us out of their village, i'm sure. No ordinary human can move this monstrosity. Zegram said
Well then, how about someone with superhuman strength? Kisala said
You see anyone like that around here? Zegram said
Wait i have an idea Banner can you...? Kisala said
No. Banner said
What? Why not? Kisala said
Remember what i said? Banner said
That you become the Hulk when you get angry? Kisala said
Exactly. Banner said
It's all right, we'll come back later. Let's find another route. Jaster said
Just a few more minutes later
Once again the gang were still walking in the forest trying to search for the Burkaqua and the Fire Fruit
Hey look at that. Sophitia said
Let me guess another statue head? Punk said
No a house. Sophitia said
Good let's see if someone's inside. Punk said
While they weren't looking a strange looking short person was following them
Huh? Zegram said as he started to notice the little man
Hmm? Kisala said
Kisala turned and saw that the little man was following her
Whoa! What do you think you're doing?! Kisala yelled
Nrgh! Jaster said as he took out his sword and pointed it at the little man
Whoa! Hang on! Just calm down a sec! the little man said
Why were you following us? Batman said
Yeah man that's creepy. Punk said
Sorry about that. Been so long since i've seen another person-I just needed some human contact. Heh heh. the little man said
Human contact, huh? Kisala said
Dude next time try talking to us okay? Punk said
I will i promise i will. Anyway, Name's Filio. Come on in! I haven't talked to someone in ages. Hehe, follow me. the little man said as he went inside his house
Should we trust him? Sophitia whispered to Batman
He doesn't seem like a threat so it'll be okay. Batman said
Good. Sophitia said
The gang went inside Filio's house as they were sitting down Kisala was also looking around Filio's house
Wow, this place is kind of a mess. Kisala said
Tell me about it. Punk said
So, you live here alone? Jaster said
I was banished here. Punishment for breaking a village rule. It's a horrible story. Filio said
How horrible. Sophitia said
I like tinkering with machines, as you can see. Unfortunately, it's strictly forbidden in that village. Filio said
That village...? Kisala said
They're really old-fashioned. Filio said
Huh? Kisala said
The villagers, i mean. Filio said
What do you mean? Banner said
They're so bound by their rules, they never even glance at anything new. That's why this planet is so underdeveloped-those backwards Burkaqua. Filio said
Well, that makes sense. Punk said
Your village...is it far from here? Jaster said
Hmm? Oh, yeah, uh, Burkaqua Village. Filio said
Your village is named Burkaqua Village? Batman said
That's where i used to live. Buncha old sticks-in-the-mud there. So, er...where was i? Filio said
Huh? Oh, um... Jaster said
My research shows that other planets are coming along swimmingly. But Juraika's civilization hasn't changed in a thousand years! This planet is an absolute relic. Time's moved on without us! And are we supposed to stand for it!? Heck no! I'm gonna be the one who changes this place. I'll make it even more advanced than Zerard. Filio said
You say that now, but have you ever even seen Zerard? Zegram said
Er...unfortunately, i haven't. Filio said
Figures. Punk said
But i've heard it's the most advanced planet in the galaxy. Oh, yeah! Take a look at this. Apparently Zerard is covered with these things. Filio said as he had a glove on his hand
With gloves? Jaster said
Wear that and your strength will go through the roof. You can even move massive hunks of rock! Amazing what SOME planets can come up with, huh? Filio said
Uh... they all said
Pretty cool, right? Here, take it. Filio said
Huh? Why? Jaster said
Oh, i've got another one. Besides, you guys are on your way to Burkaqua Village, right? Filio said
That's right. Sophitia said
If you get a chance, could you tell 'em all about the wonders of civilization? For me? Wouldya? Filio said
A power glove...and a pretty old model, too. Say, Jaster, this could come in handy. Kisala said
How? Punk said
We might be able to use it to move that stone statue. Kisala said
If he's offering, take it. Either way, we gotta split. The village is just ahead. We can finally finish our mission. Zegram said
What? Already? Filio said
As soon as they were about to leave Filio called out to them
Oh, yeah...! I wouldn't go near the houses along the river if i were you. Filio said
Why? Sophitia said
Just trust me. Anyway, see ya! Filio said as waved goodbye
The gang appears to be heading on the right track as Jaster received a glove from Filio to move the stone statue stay tuned
TO BE CONTINUED