The Warriors: Protectors of the Multiverse
Chapter 56
After Lobo and Zegram got away with the Third Key Piece the gang was back inside the ship with a still very pissed off Dorgengoa
That Zegram...betraying me, Dorgengoa, king of the pirates?! Dorgengoa said
Yup. Punk said
He's also working with Lobo as well. Batman said
Really? Dorgengoa said
It's true. Punk said
He'll pay for this! Him and his partner! Dorgengoa said
Quick-let's chase after them! Kisala said
We don't have to. Deego said
What do you mean? Sophitia said
There's only one place he could be headed with the Key Pieces. Deego said
And where could that be? Punk said
He should be headed for the Rosa desert ruins. Moncha said
Oh. Punk said
But that's where Valkog is right now-huh?! Kisala said
What's wrong Kisala? Batman said
Wait, was Zegram in cahoots with Valkog all along?! Kisala said
Most likely. Deego said
What? No way. Punk said
I also think that Lobo was working with Valkog as well. Batman said
Seriously? Him too. Punk said
Yes. Batman said
Whoa. Punk said
This is horrible... Kisala said
We can't let them hand the Key Pieces over to Valkog. Jaster said
Are you saying what i think you're saying? Punk said
Yeah, let's get to the Rosa desert ruins, and fast. Jaster said
Perfect. Punk said
Agreed. Batman said
Yes. Sophitia said
Hulk ready to smash. Hulk said
Full speed ahead! Port rudder! Our destination is Planet Rosa-the desert ruins! Dorgengoa said
Aye-aye! everyone except Punk and Dorgengoa said
Wait...did you just say port rudder? Punk said
Yes i did. Dorgengoa said
Weird. Punk said
Meanwhile
Lobo and Zegram were already at Planet Rosa in the desert ruins
Man we sure fool them didn't we? Zegram said
Yeah we sure did. Lobo said
Especially Jaster i always hated that kid. Zegram said
Me too that kid is stupid. Lobo said
I know right? Zegram said
So what's your story anyway? Lobo said
Let's just i got a special someone i need to save. Zegram said
Really? Lobo said
Is it different from mine? Lobo said
Very different. Zegram said
Interesting. Tell me more about it. Lobo said
Sure thing. But first we gotta deliver these Key Pieces. Zegram said
Alright. Lobo said
Back to the others
The Gang was back on Planet Rosa as they were looking for Lobo and Zegram
How...just how? Punk said
What's wrong Punk? Sophitia said
How did you guys know Zegram would betray us? Punk said
Hulk want to know too. Hulk said
I also like to know as well. Jaster said
Well it was actually very simple. Sophitia said
What do you mean? Punk said
Do you remember when Dorgengoa called for Me and Batman on a secret mission on planet Vedan? Sophitia said
Yeah? Jaster said
Totally. Punk said
Hulk Remember. Hulk said
I also remember too. Kisala said
There was another secret mission we had. Sophitia said
Another secret mission? But we thought you guys took care of some thugs. Punk said
We did but we also had something else. Batman said
(Flashback)
Batman and Sophitia were inside the ship talking with Dorgengoa
Good you two came. Dorgengoa said
What do you need Captain Dorgengoa? Sophitia said
I want you two to take care of some people. Dorgengoa said
What people? Batman said
Just a bunch of bastards who are giving me a hard time. Dorgengoa said
How are they giving you a hard time? Sophitia said
Something about my weight, that i look stupid and smell funny. They even had the nerve to call me dumb. Dorgengoa said
Really? Sophitia said
Yes. They also graffitied the back of my ship which reads "Stupid Dorgengoa". Dorgengoa said
Oh my. Sophitia said
I know it's embarrassing. Dorgengoa said
These thugs need to be taught a lesson. Sophitia said
That's what i like to hear. Dorgengoa said
Where can we find them? Batman said
They're on planet Zerard. Dorgengoa said
Got it. Batman said
Don't worry captain we'll take care of these thugs. Sophitia said
Good. Now once you're done with that i also got another mission for you two. Dorgengoa said
What is it? Sophitia said
It appears we have a traitor in our group. Dorgengoa said
A traitor? Sophitia said
Yes. Dorgengoa said
Who? Batman said
I don't know but i want you two to find out who it is and stop them. Dorgengoa said
We will. Sophitia said
Good. Now get to work then. Dorgengoa said
Wait a minute. Batman said
What? Dorgengoa said
Something wrong Batman? Sophitia said
I think i remember something. Batman said
What are you talking about? Dorgengoa said
I know who the traitor is. Batman said
What? Sophitia said
You do? Tell me who's the traitor? Dorgengoa said
Zegram. Batman said
(Flashback ends)
What? the others except Batman and Sophitia said
No way. Punk said
Papa knew there was a traitor? Kisala said
Yes. Batman said
Wow. Kisala said
Man you were right when you said Zegram was working with Lobo. Punk said
Of course i was. Batman said
I still can't believe Zegram would do this. Kisala said
Yeah man it's crazy. Punk said
Also him teaming up with Lobo? Awful, just awful. Kisala said
That too. Punk said
Crazy or not we have to stop them before they give the Key Pieces to Valkog. Batman said
Batman's right. Let's go and find them. Jaster said
Right. they all said
A few minutes later
Lobo and Zegram went and approached Valkog who had someone with him
Ah, i see that you've both made it. It was very wise of me to plant both of you on Dorgengoa's ship. Valkog said
Actually, you plant him. I just happened to show up. Lobo said
Potato patato. Now, bring the three Key Pieces over here. Valkog said
Wait just a second! You remember our deal, right? Zegram said
Our deal...? Valkog said
He's talking about his lady, buddy. Lobo said
Oh, yes. Your girlfriend...er, what-is-her-name... Valkog said
Jane. Zegram said
Ah yes, yes-Jane. Valkog said
Jane huh? That's a cute name. Lobo said
Jane's revivification is coming along quite nicely as part of Daytron's Rebirth Program. Valkog said
Revivification? What is she sick or something? Lobo said
It's complicated. Now...the pieces, if you would. Valkog said
No. Not until i see some proof. Zegram said
Dude come on. Just give him the pieces. Lobo said
Listen to your friend. Give me the pieces. Valkog said
I will...after i see some proof. Zegram said
There's a slight problem, sir. The Rune-based Rebirth Program has already been reworked. We have no proof. the old man said
I know, i know. We just need to placate him and get those Key Pieces. Valkog said
Even if we wanted to show you proof, Zegram, we can't. Your girlfriend is in a Daytron lab, right in the middle of the Rebirth Program. the old man said
Alright i'll say it again...is she sick or something? Lobo said
Like Valkog said it's complicated. She is on strict bed rest. Please be patient. the old man said
Yes, the professor's right-i can vouch for that. Now, the Key Pieces, if you please. Valkog said
Dude listen i know you wanna see your girlfriend but i don't think she's ready yet. Lobo said
So? Zegram said
So let's just give him the pieces and be on our way. Lobo said
Heh. Zegram laughed a little
Huh? Valkog said
What? the old man said
Did you just laughed? Lobo said
Heh heh heh...you really think i'm that stupid? Zegram said
Excuse me? Valkog said
The experiments being conducted in Zerard prison-they aren't for any rebirth program. They're trying to turn humans into monsters. Zegram said
Humans into monsters? Cool. Lobo said
No not cool. And i suppose that's how roped in Rosencaster, too? Zegram said
Why, you... Valkog said
You're not trying to figure out how to bring people back from the dead! You use rune to turn humans into battle monsters! Zegram said
I still think it's cool. Lobo said
What you REALLY want is to use monsters to stir up more conflict so you can rake in the cash! Zegram said
Oh...well, if you know so much, why would you bring us the Key Pieces so readily? Valkog said
Well, you know...how should i put this...i wanted to settle this myself. Or uh, something like that. Zegram said
That's it? Lobo said
Yup that's it. Zegram said
Oh, i see...then let's settle this once and for all-this little "issue" of ours. Valkog said
Suddenly Seed came in and was at his father's side
Not you again... Zegram said
Lobo then held his gun at Zegram's head
You just made a big mistake buddy. Lobo said
Yeah i did. I really did. Zegram said
Uh oh it looks like Zegram ended up getting betrayed himself will he try to fight his way to escape and will the gang show up to try to save him stay tuned
TO BE CONTINUED