The Warriors: Protectors of the Multiverse
Chapter 44
The gang went through a long journey through the desert battling lots of monsters along the way but they reached an area and they were hiding as they saw not only Lobo, Valkog, and Norma but also another guy and the ship that took the ancient tablet the ship then started to lower the ancient tablet down
There they are-it's Daytron. Jaster said
So that's them huh? Punk said
Yup. Jaster said
Hey look. Kisala said as she pointed at someone
They all saw Lobo standing with Valkog, Norma, and the bald scientist man
Lobo. Batman said
Not him again. Kisala said
Lobo? Isn't he the fellow we met back in Zerard? Simon said
The same person. Sophitia said
Who exactly is this Lobo anyway? Steve said
He's a bounty hunter and he's dangerous. Punk said
He's looking for us. Batman said
White man tried to kidnap little girl. Hulk said
And he's a monster. Sophitia said
Oh. Steve said
Be careful with that, do you hear me?! If you damage that tablet, you're fired! Valkog said
There's absolutely no need to worry, sir. We're taking every conceivable precaution. the bald scientist man said
Eh? Is that a fact? Izel? Valkog said
It's been a while, professor. Norma said
Let me guess...another business partner? Lobo said
That's right. Valkog said
This is Izel and he's a professor. Norma said
A pleasure to meet you. Izel said
Uh yeah. Same to you. Lobo said
Thanks to you and your team of Daytron scientists, our boy is nearly complete. Norma said
Him? He's all set. His cosmetic appearance has no bearing on his function. Izel said
Oh, is that so, professor? But it's always important to look good. You know-like me. Tee hee hee... Norma said
You always look good babe. Lobo said
Why thank you Lobo. Norma said
Er...i suppose... Izel said
Oh, it looks like they're about to begin. Norma said
Mmm. Valkog said
They all looked and saw the tablet changing a bit and three pedestals pop out and started to beam out lights that showed three things: a shale, a crab, and a lion
Aha-so those must be the hints. Valkog said
Hints? Those are hints? Lobo said
Yes they are. Valkog said
Well, what are they? Norma said
Look over there. Valkog said
They all looked at the three pedestals
We probably have to place a key piece on each of these three pedestals. Those images are most likely telling us where we can find them. Valkog said
But that's... Jaster said
Dude we gotta be quiet. Punk said
Oh right sorry. Jaster said
So where exactly are these key pieces? Norma said
We have to figure these out first. Valkog said
Let's see...that's...a...scale? And...a crab... and this one's...a lion? Huh? I don't get it, what do they all mean? Norma said
Yeah i wanna know too. I'm so confused. Lobo said
Let us leave all of this stuff to the great minds of the Daytron scientists. They ought to be able to find some kind of meaning to the clues before us. Valkog said
Did you hear that? Those are hints. Zegram said
Yeah, but who knows what it means? Kisala said
They sound like weird hints if you ask me. Punk said
Let's keep watching. Jaster said
Hmm? Father, some rats have found their way in. I will dispose of them! the black and white masked man said
Crap. Punk said
Damn, we've been spotted! Jaster said
Well yeah obviously. Punk said
The enemies turned to see who was there but the gang already got out of there as they were moving
Oh, what perfect timing! Now we'll get to see what our new boy can do. Norma said
If these guys are my targets, don't kill them they're mine. Lobo said
Targets? Norma said
It's a long story. Anyway i'm gonna go check it out. Lobo said as he ran off
The gang tries to retreat but the black and white masked man came in and stood in their way
Dammit... Jaster said
Huh? Kisala said
This isn't good. Batman said
Hey losers. Lobo said
The gang turned and saw Lobo coming in with his gun pointed at them
Well well well it's nice to see you guys again. Lobo said
Lobo. Jaster said
That's right blondie. Lobo said
C'mon now, can't we all get along? We're not hurting anything! Zegram said
Dude they don't care about that. Punk said
Humph...leave you alone? the black and white masked man said
Called it. Punk said
I cannot allow anyone to interfere with father's business. the black and white masked man said
Who are you? Batman said
Who am i? Well you can call me Seed. the black and white masked man said
Seed? Like a plant or something? Punk said
No i'm not a plant. I'm a deadly person. Seed said
You're the deadly one here. We won't let you do something so evil. Sophitia said
If you think you can stop me then by all means...come and try. Seed said
Bring it on. Jaster said
Hey don't forget about me. Lobo said
Who are you? Seed said
I'm Lobo and i'm here to help you out buddy. Lobo said
Are those four people your targets? Seed said
That's right. How did you know? Lobo said
Just a lucky guess. Seed said
Oh...well anyway time to take out the trash. Lobo said
A few minutes later
The gang tried to take out Seed but he was too powerful and Lobo already beat the crap out of them as well
It's no good...he's just too strong. Jaster said
What should we do?! Kisala said
I dunno. We can't even run away-he's too fast! Jaster said
Well come on we gotta think of something. Punk said
Before Lobo and Seed could finish them off a man appeared out of nowhere and it was a familiar one too
What the...! Jaster said
Huh? Sophitia said
Follow me! the hooded man said
What the hell are you doing here? Punk said
No time to explain. Just follow me. the hooded man said
The hooded man then threw a smoke bomb and disappeared along with the gang
Crap they got away. Lobo said
Humph...vermin always run away so quickly. Seed said
No kidding. Lobo said
Let's report back to my father. Seed said
Whatever you say. Lobo said
A few more minutes later
The gang then met up with the hooded man at the entrance
That was close, but you'll be safe here for now. the hooded man said
You rescued us! But what are you doing here? Jaster said
Yeah i mean the last time we saw you was at Jaster's hometown. Punk said
Hey, guys, who is this man? Kisala said
This is Desert Claw. The REAL Desert Claw. Jaster said
Really? The genuine article? Kisala said
Yes. The one and only. Sophitia said
We met back at Jaster's hometown. Punk said
He DOES look the part, Jaster, a lot more than you i suppose. Kisala said
Well, i'm off. See you later. Desert Claw said
Wait-i want to ask you something. You gave me your sword on purpose so that Dorgengoa and his crew would think that i was Desert Claw. Didn't you? Jaster said
Not at all...they drew their own conclusions. Desert Claw said
But- Jaster said
Before Jaster could ask more Desert Claw had already left
He's gone. Kisala said
Yup. Punk said
Wow, he's definitely a strange one. Kisala said
Yeah, no kidding...come on-the transporter will get us back to the ship. Jaster said
Okay then let's go. Punk said
Yeah. Jaster said
Another few more minutes later
The gang was now back inside the ship
Hmm...oh, i see...all right, i get it now. But those three pictures. Scales, crab, lion...what does all of that mean, anyway? Dorgengoa said
Yeah, what do they mean? Moncha said
A crab and a lion...hmm. Maybe they stand for the ruins of the ancient kings. Deego said
Ancient kings? Kisala said
Are you positive Deego? Batman said
Yeah. Long ago, there was a king on each of the twelve planets in the Wilherser System. The Vedanian king's crypt was decorated with a crab, so they called him the Cancer King. Deego said
No way. Is that true? Punk said
It is true. The crypt is supposedly somewhere in the ancient ruins found in Vedan's underground water supply. Deego said
I get it...the Great Juraikan Jungle is home to the ruins of the Leo King, who ruled ancient Juraika. So that means the two diagrams are pointing to the ancient rulers of two planets. Then what about the scales? Lilika said
Oh, that's an easy one. There's a Zerardian legend about two princes. Ages ago, two sons were born to a great Zerardian king. After their father died, the twin princes obeyed his dying wish and set out to rule the planet together, in peace. But they were blinded by power and began to quarrel. Two towers were built to symbolize the two princes who no longer spoke to one another. This-the quarrel, the avoidance-it went on until the day they died. The two towers are still standing on Zerard: The Gladius Towers. Jupis said
Oh, i get it now, so that's where the scales come from. Kisala said
In other words, the three diagrams point to the ruins of ancient royalty. So somewhere with the ancient ruins of the three planets... Jaster said
We should be able to find something to unlock the mystery of the tablets. Batman said
Exactly. And it looks like we have no choice but to go check them out. Jaster said
Wait just a minute! You can't act on a mere guess like that! Don't you have any solid evidence? Moncha said
Of course not. How could we? Lilika said
Then forget it. I won't let you go gallivanting around. Moncha said
Listen, furball... Lilika said
All right, i get it now. Listen up you dogs! We're gonna head for those ruins and find those key pieces! Leave no stone unturned! Dorgengoa said
Got that?! The cap'n means business! Moncha said
Lilika then hit Moncha on the head
Yeow! Moncha said
While everyone was talking Steve showed up
I've marked off on our map the starting points for investing the three ruins. Come on, Mr Rogue, let's be on our way. Steve said
Right let's go everyone. Jaster said
The gang was now on their way to investigate the three ruins stay tuned
TO BE CONTINUED