The Warriors: Protectors of the Multiverse
Chapter 125
After arriving on the isle of Philoctetes the gang meets Phil the trainer of heroes they ask for help to have Hercules become a true hero but Phil tells them that he was retired and couldn't help them so Hercules decided he needed to prove him wrong
Yeah...but eh, but dreams are for rookies. A guy can only take so much disappointment. So... Phil said
But i'm different than those other guys, Phil! Young Hercules said
You're different than these guys? Phil said
Yeah. Young Hercules said
It's true. Sophitia said
Different how? Phil said
I can go the distance Come on, i'll show you. Young Hercules said
Young Hercules then takes Phil's hand and went outside
Hercules where are you going? Sophitia said
I need to show Phil something. Young Hercules said
Aw crap. Punk said
Let's go after them. Batman said
Okay. Sophitia said
Yeah let's go. Punk said
The warriors along with Hulk went outside and approached Young Hercules and Phil
Geez, you don't give up, do ya? Phil said
Watch this. Young Hercules said
Young Hercules then raises a giant arm with a shield and sends it flying away impressing Phil and the warriors
Whoa. Punk said
Incredible. Batman said
Amazing. Sophitia said
Hulk can't believe it. Hulk said
Holy Hera...You know maybe if I- No! Snap out of it! I am too old to get mixed up in this stuff again. Phil said
But if I don't become a true hero, I'll never be able to rejoin my father, Zeus. Young Hercules said
Hold it! Zeus is your father, right? Phil said
Uh huh. Young Hercules said
Phil then starts to laugh
Zeus! The big guy. He's your daddy! Mr. Lightning Bolts, read me a book, will ya.. da-da? Zeus! Phil said
Phil. Stop it. Sophitia said
Wait...you guys believe him too? Phil said
Yeah we do. Punk said
Oh that's rich. Phil said
Phil laughed even more
Please stop Phil. Sophitia said
Phil then pretends to be Zeus for a bit
Once upon a time... Phil said
Phil then laughs some more
Are you done? Punk said
Phil continues to laugh until he stopped
Yeah i'm done. Phil said
It's the truth. Young Hercules said
You have to believe us. Sophitia said
Please! Phil said
Phil then slide down a hill and landed on his feet
(So you wanna be a hero, kid? well, whoop-de-do.)
(I have been around the block before with blockheads just like you.)
(Each and every one was disappointment.)
(Pain for which there ain't no ointment.)
(So much for excuses.)
(Though a kid of Zeus is.)
(Asking me to jump into the fray.)
(My answer is two words.)
Suddenly lightning struck Phil on the head
(Okay.)
You mean you'll do it? Young Hercules said
(You win.)
You won't be sorry, Phil. Youn Hercules said
(Oh, gods.)
So when do we start? Can we start now? Youn Hercules said
(Oy, vey.)
Can we train too? Punk said
(Sure.)
The gang was training while Phil was singing
(I'd given up hope that someone would come along.)
(A fella who'd ring the bell for once not the gong.)
(The kind who wins trophies.)
(Won't settle for low fees.)
(At least semi-pro fees.)
(But no, I get the greenhorn!)
(I've been out to pasture, pal, my ambition gone.)
(Content to spend lazy days and to graze my lawn.)
(But you need an advisor.)
(A satyr, but wiser.)
(A good merchandiser and...whoa!)
(There goes my ulcer!)
(I'm down to one last hope and I hope it's you)
(Though, kid, you're not exactly a dream come true.)
(I trained enough turkeys.)
(Who never came through!)
(You're my only last hope.)
(So you'll have to do.)
Phil then started to train Young Hercules for a bit first he teaches him how to rescue a damsel
Rule #6: When rescuing a damsel, always handle with care. Phil said
While Young Hercules was running across the bridge the log broke and he falls into the water
Oh boy. Phil said
Phil then teaches Young Hercules how to use a bow and arrow
Rule #95, kid: Concentrate! Phil said
Young Hercules throws a bunch of swords but missed the targets and almost hit Phil
Rule #96: Aim! Phil said
(Demigods have faced the odds and ended up a mockery.)
(Don't believe in the stories that you read on all the crockery.)
(To be a true hero, kid, is a dying art.)
(Like painting a masterpiece it's a work of heart.)
(It takes more than sinew.)
(Comes down to what's in you.)
The warriors watched and saw that Hercules was now big and strong
(You have to continue.)
(To grow!)
Young Hercules is an adult now
Now that's more like it! Phil said
(I'm down to one last shot and my last high note.)
(Before that blasted underworld gets my goat.)
(My dreams are on you, kid.)
(Go make 'em come true!)
(Climb that uphill slope!)
(Keep pushing that envelope!)
(You're my one last hope.)
(And, kid, it's up to you!)
Hercules turns his sword into a boomerang and takes out the target's heads while using his shield to block the arrows to make the letter H and also grabbed his sword again and pointed it at the sky
(Yeah!)
Did you see that? Did you guys see that? Hercules said
We did. Punk said
Yes. Batman said
It was amazing. Sophitia said
Hulk impressed. Hulk said
Next stop, Olympus. Hercules said
All right, just take it easy, champ. Phil said
I am ready, I want to get off this island. I want to see battles and monsters! Rescue some damsels...you know, heroic stuff. Hercules said
I think he's ready. Punk said
Well... Phil said
Aw, come on, Phil! Hercules said
Well, okay, okay. You want a road test? Saddle up, kid. We're going to Thebes! Phil said
Yahoo! Hercules said
Alright. Punk said
Can we come? Sophitia said
Sure. Whatever. Phil said
Yes. Sophitia said
Wanna come with me Sophitia? Hercules said
Okay. Sophitia said
What about the rest of you guys? Phil said
I have my own ride. Batman said
I'll go with Hulk. Punk said
Fine by me. Let's go Herc. Phil said
Alright. Hercules said
Sophitia Hercules and Phil then left
Well that was awesome. Punk said
It was. Batman said
So...same thing as last time? Punk said
Yes. Batman said
Figures. Punk said
Batman then got on the batwing and left
Alright Hulk let's go. Punk said
Hulk got it. Hulk said
A few minutes later
Hercules Sophitia and Phil were riding on Pegasus heading to Thebes
So, what's in Thebes? Hercules said
A lot of problems.
It's a big tough town, good place to start building a rep. Phil said
Suddenly they heard a woman screaming
What was that? Sophitia said
Sounds like your basic D.I.D. - Damsel In Distress. Phil said
Hyah! Hercules said
They landed in the forest while the others were watching something
You guys heard the noise too? Hercules said
We did. Punk said
What's going on? Sophitia said
Someone's being attacked. Batman said
Really? Hercules said
Yes. Batman said
Who? Hercules said
See for yourselves. Punk said
They joined the others and saw a woman being chased by a man who was half man half horse until he grabbed her
Not so fast, sweetheart. the horseman said
I swear, Nessus. Put me down or I'll... the woman said
The woman tried to kick the horseman but he dodged the attack
Whoo! I like 'em fiery! the horseman said
Uh oh a woman is being attacked by a horseman can the gang save her stay tuned
TO BE CONTINUED