The Warriors: Protectors of the Multiverse
Chapter 46
The gang was still inside the temple as they continued to look for the treasure while keeping an eye out for the old witch they kept going until they reached a hall
Something's different about this hall... Jaster said
They looked around the hall
It looks like a regular hall to me. Punk said
No Jaster's right there is something different here. Batman said
I know...i think this is the Leo King's crypt. Lilika said
Wait seriously? Punk said
Yes. Lilika said
Whoa. Punk said
They looked around some more and saw that Burton has been turned into a statue
What on earth? Sophitia said
Hey what in the blazes is Burton doing? Simon said
Burton? Jaster said
I think he's been turned into a statue. Punk said
Yeah...but how did this happen? Jaster said
Suddenly a bunch of bats came flying in on the gang and as soon as the bats left the old witch appeared before them
Welcome, welcome. You are the first to have survived for so long after having felt my wrath. But i cannot permit you to go further. the old witch said
What did you do to Burton? Batman said
I've turned him into a statue what else? the old witch said
But why? Jaster said
He was trespassing and i hate trespassers. the old witch said
Seriously? Punk said
That's right. But enough about that. The Leo King's sanctuary is my final hope! You shall not trespass! the old witch said
Your final hope? What are you talking about? Jaster said
Yeah and was that a Gandalf reference? Punk said
Gandalf? What in the world is a Gandalf? the old witch said
Nothing. Punk said
As i was saying you don't need to know! How dare you disturb his majesty's sleep! You will pay with your lives! the old witch said
Bring it on old hag. Punk said
Old? I'll show you old. the old witch said
A few minutes later
The gang had defeated the old witch and her pet snake Burton was no longer a statue as he was back to normal
Oof! Burton said
Burton, are you okay? Jaster said
Ooh...ow. I'm too old t' be standing around like that. Burton said
Yeah you were standing alright. Punk said
What do you mean? Burton said
Well Burton what happened was... Sophitia said
Hold on everyone it's not over. Batman said
It's not? Punk said
No look. Batman said
The others are now seeing the old witch as she was beaten up and bruised
Nrgh...why...why can't you just leave well enough alone?! Do you intend to take everything from me? I will not give you the Leo King! I refuse! I will not give him up! the old witch said
The old witch started to move slowly towards the tomb as she was very weak
What is she doing? Punk said
Look! Lilika said
The old witch finally reached the tomb after walking very slowly but what the gang didn't expect was that the old witch turned into a young woman
Whoa. the others except Punk and Batman said
What the hell? Punk said
I'm just as surprised as you are. Batman said
What horrid misfortune...don't take everything away...i...i... the woman said
(Flashback)
There's nothing left we can do, your highness. Without his majesty, all hope is lost. the first servant said
The enemy is already before the castle grounds. Please, your highness, leave at once. the second servant said
Nothing comes of war. We were mistaken-i see that now. and all because we started this conflict... the woman said
Your highness... the first servant said
What should i do, Andronius? What should i do? the woman said
The woman started to cry a little bit and then stopped
I just want my child-i want my child to live in peaceful times. I would gladly plunge into the fiery depths of hell to make that possible... the woman said
No, your highness! You mustn't...! the first servant said
Let me go! This is the only way! O Evil One! I offer my life unto darkness! With this blood covenant, i pledge my soul to you! Make me a servant of the underworld! And in turn, bestow your cursed powers upon me! the woman said
The woman then stabbed herself in the chest with the mini sword and suddenly started to glow
Powers of evil, waiting at the furthest reaches of time-protect this child from harm until the day of salvation is upon us! Live on, Leo King, my son...my dearest Leo King. the woman said
(Flashback ends)
Ohh...Leo King... the woman said
The woman continues to look at the baby until she was suddenly stabbed by Seed and the gang was shocked
Humph...so it was not the Key Piece, after all. I guess we were wrong. Seed said
Bastard! Why would you do that?! Jaster said
What? You are the ones who defeated her. I merely ended her suffering. Seed said
Yes that is true but what you did was... Sophitia said
Before Sophitia could finish Lobo came in
Wait hold on. Lobo said
Lobo approached the dead corpse and shot the woman three times in the head
Really? Seed said
Just wanted to be sure. Lobo said
Not you too Lobo. Jaster said
Relax. This was just payback on the witch for sending me and my partner spinning out of a tornado. Lobo said
That's your way of a payback? Lilika said
Hey if it isn't the woman whose sister i kidnapped. Lobo said
You just had to bring that up again didn't you? Lilika said
Well i like making humor. Lobo said
Your humor is disturbing. Sophitia said
I think you mean awesome. Lobo said
No it's disturbing. Punk said
Excuse me? Seed said
What's up little dude? Lobo said
Can i talk now? Seed said
Of course no problem. Lobo said
Thank you. Anyway i do not understand...all that...for this? Heh. Humans certainly are stupid creatures. Seed said
Seed took out a phone and told the person on the phone one word
Ready... Seed said
Ready? What does that mean? Are we going to leave or something? Lobo said
Obviously. Seed said
Oh...okay do your thing. Lobo said
Gladly. Seed said
The gang was approaching Lobo and Seed but they were already gone
Damn it. They got away. Punk said
At least the baby is still safe. Sophitia said
Yeah let's check and see how it's doing. Punk said
Right. Sophitia said
The gang went and checked on the baby
So you're the Leo King. Jaster said
The baby then woke up from its nap and starts to make random sounds and lifts one finger
Eh? Jaster said
What's it doing? Sophitia said
Little baby's tiny finger. Hulk said
I think it wants you to touch its finger Jaster. Batman said
Alright. Jaster said
Jaster touched the baby's finger and it started to glow
Oh... Jaster said
Once the finger stopped glowing Jaster was now holding a mini lion statue in his hand
Hey is that... Jupis said
The Leo King's Key Piece. Jaster said
You mean the Key Piece was inside a baby? Punk said
Apparently so. Kisala said
I thought it would be in a treasure chest or something. Punk said
Either way we got the first Key Piece and a cute adorable baby as well. Sophitia said
Yeah it's pretty cute. Punk said
A few more minutes later
The gang was back outside in the jungle after getting the first Key Piece
So th' poor queen took a desperate last gamble. She sold her soul in an attempt t' keep this kid safe. It turns out that the legend o' th' mad witch was just a sad tale of a mother's love for her child. Don't worry about th' baby. I'll make sure to take 'im t' Burkaqua Village. I'm certain that they'll raise 'im up right. Burton said as he was holding the baby in his hands
Lilika then approached the baby
Hey, little guy! You'll be a great Burkaquan warrior one day. Lilika said
We should probably get back to the ship. Punk said
Yes let's go everyone. Kisala said
Everyone except Jaster was leaving
Ah! Jaster said
Jaster then noticed the ghost of the deceased woman
Hm. Jaster said as he nodded his head
What is it? Kisala said as she came in
Nothing...come on-our next adventure awaits. Jaster said
Uh-huh. Kisala said
Jaster and Kisala ran off to join the others while Desert Claw was watching from afar
A child of royal blood-Jaster, soon, you'll know... Desert Claw said
It looks like the gang has gotten their first Key Piece while they also found a baby too which is being taken care of at Burkaqua Village and now the gang has to look for two more Key Pieces stay tuned
TO BE CONTINUED