The Warriors: Protectors of the Multiverse
Chapter 79
The gang has to collect the Drigellum in order to get what Yuvan has prepared for them but first Jupis was dealing with a memory of his
(Memory 1: Jupis)
Phew! Now my time/space warp system is almost complete. Time for a little siesta. Past Jupis said
Past Jupis then went to sleep he was sleeping for a while until a man approached him
Forgive me, Jupis. As your assistant, i've always admired and respected you. But today i have no choice but to disobey you for the first time... the man said
Wh-What!? Tony, you mean- Jupis said
This device has a critical flaw. I've told you about it time and time again, but you never listen. If it's released as is, the next public trial will definitely end in fatalities. And you-you've always taken such pride in yourself, in your work. Tony said
Tony what are you saying? Jupis said
I know that a failure like this would make you quit your research altogether. I've been doing this research with you for ten years now. This is our dream-both mine and ours. Tony said
It is. Jupis said
I love this work just as much as you do, but this device isn't fit for release yet. Tony said
Huh? Jupis said
You're a genius, Jupis. I'm certain that one day you'll discover a way to correct this defect and make our research a success. Tony said
Tony grabbed the glass pot of coffee on the computer device next to the sleeping past Jupis
Tony what are you doing with that coffee glass pot? Jupis said
As long as you don't lose your pride as a scientist... Tony said
Tony then spilled the coffee on Jupis's computer device
All these years i've been able to work beside you...i'm so grateful... Tony said
While Tony was spilling the coffee on past Jupis's computer device past Jupis suddenly woke up
Huh? What the-?! Past Jupis said
Oh, i'm so sorry! I didn't mean to... Tony said
Suddenly another machine exploded and Past Jupis and Tony to it was another device
AAAAH! Do you know what you have just done?! Past Jupis said as he was screaming like crazy
P-Please forgive me! I'm such a klutz! I take full responsibility! Tony said
You idiot! You're fired, do you hear me? Get out of here! Past Jupis said
Jupis saw what his assistant had done while his past self was yelling at him
You did that on purpose, Tony...? What in the world were you thinking?! Jupis said
Jupis then looked at a piece of paper that fell to the floor
Huh? Oh, no! Did i do this? Tony was absolutely right-this design has a fundamental, critical flaw! Jupis said
Jupis then looked at his past self still yelling at Tony
Why didn't i notice it myself, back then? Because i stayed up working for a week straight? Jupi said
Jupis didn't believe it at first
Heh heh heh...not very likely. I'd never make a flub like this even if i were exhausted. So that means... Jupis said
But it wasn't long until Jupis's face went from a look of shock to a look of sadness
I didn't want to admit to a mistake my assistant pointed out. My pride wouldn't let me. So i just pretended i didn't see the flaw at all. Oh, what a pitiful, petty man i am... Jupis said
Jupis fell to his knees and had tears in his eyes
And still, Tony saved my life as a researcher...i...i...i lost my best assistant...all for my scientist's pride. Oh...what have i done...? Jupis said
Jupis started to cry after seeing what his past self did until an illusion of Tony appeared before him
Jupis...i see you've finally realized-what true pride really is. Tony said
Tony...i'm so sorry... Jupis said
I have no regrets. The ten years i spent working with you, Jupis-it was the most thrilling time in my life. Tony said
Me, too... Jupis said
Jupis, i never had what it took to do research by your side. Tony said
What do you mean Tony? Jupis said
I pushed myself to exhaustion. I did everything i could to try to keep up with your talents. But you taught me so much... Tony said
I...i have? Jupis said
The power of a strong heart to make the impossible possible...a scientist's pride... Tony said
A scientist's pride... Jupis said
Here, take this. Tony said
Suddenly something glowing was coming out of Tony
Huh...? Jupis said
Jupis saw a Drigellum appear before him it was a Drigellum of Pride
Tony...come work with me again. We'll get that research right this time-together. Jupis said
(Signs) Tony signed
It's okay. No one wants to be my assistant now... Jupis said
No, i'd be happy to. Tony said
Really? Jupis said
Yes. I bet you can complete that project now-i'm sure of it! Why don't we give it a shot-the two of us! Tony said
You mean...you've forgiven me? Jupis said
Either way, i'm the only assistant the scientific genius Jupis Tooki McGanel has. And it's going to stay that way! Tony said
Tony... Jupis said
I'll be waiting for you with some gourmet coffee... Tony said
Sounds good to me. Jupis said
(End of Jupis's memory)
Okay...what was that? Punk said
I think that was a memory. Sophitia said
Of Jupis? Jaster said
Yes. Sophitia said
What kind of memory was it? Punk said
It was a memory of Jupis and his assistant. Batman said
Oh. Punk said
It felt very sad and very happy at the same time. Kisala said
Yeah. Jaster said
I still don't get about the part where his assistant poured coffee on his device. Punk said
His assistant was trying to stop him from releasing an incomplete device. Sophitia said
That sounds kinda stupid if you ask me. Punk said
Well i think he did the right thing. Kisala said
I guess so. Punk said
Let's keep moving. Batman said
Right. the others said
A few minutes later
The gang continued in the area until they saw an area with blue aura
So is this another memory? Punk said
I'm not sure. Jaster said
Maybe it involves one of our friends again. Sophitia said
We don't know for sure. Batman said
But it might be. Sophitia said
Doubt it. Punk said
Why? Kisala said
I'm just saying. Punk said
Just saying? Kisala said
Yup. Just saying. Punk said
Then let's check it out. Jaster said
Are you sure? Punk said
Yeah. Jaster said
Alright then let's see. Punk said
(Memory 2: Steve)
The gang was in the laboratory again time with Steve as we see a past Pocacchio getting drunk in his lab room
Is this...a vision? Funny-robots don't usually have visions. Wonder what's going on? Steve said
Mark, i'm gonna keep workin' hard! Pocacchio said
Huh? Steve said
You'll see-i'll be turnin' out inventions left and right just like the old days. Pocacchio said
Pocacchio drank more and more until he was feeling sleepy
Hic! Pocacchio hiccuped until he started to sleep
Doctor...still mourning Mark, i see...i guess Dr. Pocacchio really needs his son. It's so sad... Steve said
No, Steve. That's not it. a voice said
Steve turned and saw an illusion of Mark standing next to him
Huh? Mark? Steve said
Take a look, Steve. Mark said
Steve turned again and saw Pocacchio waking up from his nap and went into the library
Mark why is Dr. Pocacchio going into the library? Steve said
You'll find out. Let's go. Mark said
Okay. Steve said
Steve and Mark went into the library and saw what Pocacchio was working on
Look. Mark said
What on earth...? Steve said
And this one is nearly finished, too. I'm so excited, i must have had a little too much to drink. I should know better. Pocacchio said
Pocacchio continued to work on what he was making while Steve couldn't believe what he was seeing
But...it looks just like a human! Steve said
Dad could see what was coming, he knew we wouldn't have much time left together. So he went to work and started preparing for a new life. Mark said
A new life? Steve said
That's dad's new life, what he's working on over there. Mark said
Huh? What do you mean? Steve said
Oh my it appears Pocacchio was busy working on a robot-human boy but why was he making it and how long was he working on it and what was it all about stay tuned
TO BE CONTINUED