The Warriors: Protectors of the Multiverse
Chapter 60
After solving the puzzle and opening the Gates of Eden the gang was ready to go inside to get the treasure but they have to deal with Zegram who was tied up at the moment after what he did earlier Dorgengoa was also there to deal with Zegram personally
Hey Zegram, you really pulled a fast one on me back there. Before we head for Eden, i have a score to settle with you. Dorgengoa said
Whatever. Boil me, fry me-i don't care. Zegram said
So you're just gonna accept your fate? Punk said
Yup. Zegram said
Wow. Punk said
Captain, Zegram was misled, too. Don't be too hard on him. Jaster said
Yeah, and we've opened the gates of Eden-can't we let it go? Kisala said
Hmm...how about it Zegram, pledge your eternal loyalty to me and i'll reconsider. Dorgengoa said
Yeah right! I'd rather die. Zegram said
WHA-AT?! Dorgengoa said
Someone's getting mad again. Punk said
Now, now, Captain. Jaster said
But he... Dorgengoa said
You can't kill him. Batman said
Okay then tell me why i shouldn't kill him right now? Dorgengoa said
Look Zegram's strong. We could certainly do worse than having him on our team. Jaster said
That's right. Come on, papa! Please? Kisala said
Nrgh... Dorgengoa said
You're pretty much outnumbered. Six to one. Punk said
Dorgengoa thought for a moment and then decided
Fine. I'll let it slide-just this once! Dorgengoa said
Hell yeah. Punk said
Good. Batman said
Yes. Sophitia said
Hulk happy. Hulk said
That's great! Jaster said as he and Punk untied Zegram
Y'know, i never thought you'd put your life on the line for a lady, Zegram...heh heh heh. Who knew you were such a sap. Dorgengoa said
Yeah man you're a sap hah hah hah. Punk said
Humph! Shut up! Really, though, what was i thinkin'? You can't just go around brinin' dead people back. Zegram said
Your girlfriend is dead? Sophitia said
It's complicated. Zegram said
Oh. Sophitia said
I DID know that, somehow, somewhere deep inside. But i put my faith in the one percent chance that Jane could come back. Zegram said
Aww...that is so sweet. Sophitia said
Please don't laugh. Zegram said
Why would i? It's great that you're trying to get your girlfriend back. Sophitia said
You really think so? Zegram said
Of course. Sophitia said
Wait hold on...you mean the reason you took the Key Pieces and brought them here to give to Valkog was so you could get your girlfriend back? Punk said
That's right. Zegram said
Again wow. Punk said
She was someone very special to you, wasn't she? Batman said
Yes. She was my true treasure...the best in the galaxy... Zegram said
Zegram... Kisala said
Dude... Punk said
Your treasure...maybe we can get it back. Dorgengoa said
What did you say? Zegram said
We're heading for Eden. Dorgengoa said
Heh heh heh...you were really serious about that huh? Zegram said
Serious about what? Sophitia said
The phantom utopia, home to untold riches. And the land of the Eternal Soul to boot... Zegram said
Phantom utopia? No way is that true. Punk said
Oh trust me it is. Anyway are you saying that once we get there, we can bring Jane back to life? Right. I don't think so. Zegram said
Dorgengoa's right Zegram. I mean think about Jane. Sophitia said
Ha ha ha ha! Zegram laughed
Is that a yes or no? Punk said
Man, i guess i'll never learn. Fine-i'm with you all the way on this one. Zegram said
I believe that's a yes? Sophitia said
That's right. The mysteries of Eden are just ahead of us. Let's keep moving forward. Zegram said
Yes. Sophitia said
Sweet. Punk said
I'll be waiting inside the ship, as usual. All right, you dogs! Get us there! Dorgengoa said as he left and went back to the ship
Come on, Jaster! Zegram said
This is gonna be good. Punk said
Yeah it is. Let's go guys. Jaster said
Right. the others said
A few minutes later
The gang was now inside the Labyrinth of the gates of Eden
What is this place for, i wonder? Jaster said
It's wonderful. Kisala said
Huge is more like it. Punk said
Maybe this is where Eden's secrets are. Kisala said
We can't be too sure Kisala. We have to keep looking. Batman said
I know. Kisala said
While the gang was looking around the Labyrinth a familiar friend came in
Hey there, folks! How's everything goin'? Burton said
I-it's you! Jaster said
That's right. Burton said
How did you get here? Punk said
Oh i have my ways. Burton said
What are you doing here? Jaster said
Yeah, i mean the last time we saw you, you were a ghost. Punk said
I was but now i'm back to normal. Burton said
That's great. Sophitia said
Yes it is good to be normal again but i just wish i could have...oho! How remarkable! This architecture is made by ancient hands! Brilliant! Burton said
Seriously? Punk said
Yes i mean can't you see it? Burton said
Well it is ancient. Sophitia said
Exactly. Burton said
Look, this place is dangerous. Go back. Jaster said
Jaster's right Burton. You need to get out fast. Batman said
I will not! Oh i see, i know what you're up to! Burton said
What are you talking about? Punk said
You're just tryin' t' blow me off so you have th' treasure all t' yourselves! Burton said
That is not true. Sophitia said
Yeah, come on man. Punk said
Don't worry-i'm not interested in any treasure. It's a matter of pride as an archaeologist, y'see. Burton said
Huh? Jaster said
What? Punk said
So you're not interested in the treasure? Sophitia said
That's right not interested at all. So don't mind me. Burton said as he ran off to explore the area
Hey, wait! Jaster said
He's gone. Punk said
Oh boy, that guy is such a troublemaker... Jaster said
Obviously. Punk said
We'll worry about him later. We need to get keep looking. Batman said
Yeah. Jaster said
A few more minutes later
The gang went further down the Labyrinth until something was happening to Kisala again
Ooh! Kisala said
Huh? Kisala, what's the matter? Jaster said
Yeah and why are you glowing and disappearing at the same time? Punk said
Ooooh...owww! Kisala said
Wh...what's going on?! Jaster said
Something's wrong with her. Batman said
But what could it be? Sophitia said
Little girl okay? Hulk said
No Hulk. She's glowing and disappearing. Punk said
D-Don't worry...it'll...oooh...be over soon... Kisala said
What? Sophitia said
Kisala kept panting until she was feeling better and the glowing and disappearing stopped
What's happening? Jaster said
Yeah like what the hell was that? Punk said
It's been going on for a little while now. Kisala said
Really? Punk said
Yes. It's like something's drawing nearer to me. I can feel it. Kisala said
What is? Batman said
I don't know. It's almost as if something's trying to stop me from getting near Eden. Kisala said
What does that mean? Punk said
Not sure. But...that's what it feels like... Kisala said
Eden...why? What's your connection to Eden? Jaster said
I have no idea. I just know that i can feel it...something's getting closer. Kisala said
Okay that's weird. Punk said
It is...but don't worry i'm fine now. Kisala said
Are you sure? Batman said
Yes i am. Let's keep moving! Kisala said
Okay. Sure... Jaster said
Kisala and the others walked off while Punk and Jaster stood there with confused looks on their faces
Okay...what just happened? Punk said
I have no idea. Jaster said
It looks like Punk and Jaster are confused by what happened with Kisala but anyway the gang was going to keep looking around the Labyrinth stay tuned
TO BE CONTINUED