The Warriors: Protectors of the Multiverse
Chapter 128
While the gang was heading to Thebes Meg went to see Hades who was furious after finding Hercules still had his strength after Pain and Panic failed to take it all away
So you took care of him, huh? Dead as a doornail. Weren't those your exact words? Hade said
This might be a different Hercules. Pain said
Yeah! I mean, Hercules is a... Panic said
Hades chokes Panic
Very popular name nowadays! Panic said
Hades then chokes Pain
Remember, like, a few years ago every other boy was named Jason and the girls were all named Brittany? Pain said
I'm about to rearrange the Cosmos. Hades said
Hades flings Pain and Panic on the ground turning them into cockroaches
And the one SCHLEMIEL WHO CAN LOUSE IT UP IS WALTZING AROUND IN THE WOODS! Hades said
Hades explodes burning down the entire forest Meg ducks down from the incoming blaze
Wait. Wait, big guy. Pain said
Pain turns back to normal
We can still cut in on his waltzing. Pain said
That's right! Panic said
Panic also turns back to normal
And-and-and at least, we made him mortal, that's a good thing. Didn't we? Panic said
Hmm... Hades said
Hades then extends his arms and brings Meg, Pain and Panic closer to him as he instructs them
Fortunately, for the three of you, we still have time to correct this rather egregious oversight. And this time, no foul-ups! Hades said
Actually...you're still going to expect some foul-ups. a voice said
Who said that? Hades said
Over here. a voice said
They all turned and saw Lobo standing behind them
Hey. Lobo said
Who are you? Hades said
You can call me Lobo. Lobo said
Lobo? Hades said
Yup. Lobo said
So what do you want? Hades said
Simple i'm here to help you out a bit. Lobo said
Really? Hades said
That's right. Lobo said
Tell me more. Hades said
Okay. Lobo said
A few minutes later
Lobo had explained everything to Hades
And that's the story. Lobo said
So let me get this straight...you work for a boss named Lord Dominator? Hades said
Yup. Lobo said
And this Iris person sent four warrior people to stop him? Hades said
Yup. Lobo said
And he sent you to stop them so he can take over the multiverse? Hades said
Again yup. Lobo said
Wow. Hades said
I know. Lobo said
So why did this Iris person summon these four warrior guys? Hades said
My boss told me the original warriors were gone. Lobo said
Gone? Hades said
Yeah. Gone like poof. Lobo said
What happened to them? Hades said
No idea. They were just...gone. Lobo said
Interesting. Hades said
Yeah so anyway Iris summon these new guys to take their place. Lobo said
And what are they gonna do? Hades said
Well obviously they're gonna save the multiverse. Lobo said
Obviously. Hades said
And they're here in this world right now. Lobo said
Here? Hades said
Yeah. Here. Lobo said
Okay...that's good and bad. Hades said
What's good and bad? Lobo said
Good that i have some allies to help me out. Hades said
And bad? Lobo said
Bad because now these four other guys and Hercules are gonna ruin my plans. Hades said
To take over the cosmos? Lobo said
That's right. I'm going to...wait how did you know about that? Hades said
My boss told me. Lobo said
Oh. Hades said
But seriously though i can help you. Lobo said
How? Hades said
I can take care of the warriors for you. Lobo said
What? You're going to take care of them? Hades said
Yeah i am. Lobo said
And what makes you think you can? Hades said
I'm a bounty hunter. Lobo said
A what? Hades said
A bounty hunter. Lobo said
What does that mean? Hades said
It means a guy who takes out people for money. Lobo said
Really? Hades said
Yup. Lobo said
Interesting. Hades said
Damn right it is. Lobo said
So you take care of these warrior guys... Hades said
And you take care of Hercules and rule the cosmos. Lobo said
I like it. I like it. Hades said
So do you say? Do we have a deal? Lobo said
Yeah. We got a deal. Hades said
Good. Lobo said
Lobo and Hades then shook hands
So where are the warrior guys anyway? Hades said
No idea. Lobo said
What? Hades said
For all i know they could be with Hercules right now. Lobo said
Great. Hades said
Don't worry we just gotta separate them. Hades said
Separate? Hades said
Yeah. Separate. Lobo said
How? Hades said
Do you have any big monsters? Lobo said
Well i have a Hydra. Hades said
A Hydra? Lobo said
Yeah. Hades said
What the hell's a Hydra? Lobo said
You don't know what a Hydra is? Hades said
Nope. Lobo said
Okay let me explain... Hades said
Meanwhile
The gang was now approaching the city of Thebes
It looks like we're here. Sophitia said
Wow! Is that all one town? Hercules said
One town. A million troubles. The one and only Thebes. The big olive itself. Phil said
It's beautiful. Sophitia said
Yup. It is. Phil said
So can i become a true hero? Hercules said
If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere. Phil said
Seriously? Hercules said
Yeah. Seriously. Phil said
Let's land down and go inside. Sophitia said
Alright. Hercules said
A few minutes later
The gang was now in the city of Thebes as they were crossing the street
Stick with me, guys. This city is a dangerous place. Phil said
How dangerous? Punk said
While they were crossing the street a passing carriage was speeding by almost hitting them
Like that. Phil said
Look where you're goin' numbskull! the driver said
Hey, I'm walkin' here! You see what I mean? Phil said
That wasn't so bad. Sophitia said
Not so bad? I'm tellin' you...they're wackos. Phil said
Pita bread, pita bread, get your pita bread here! the bread man said
Some good bread. Punk said
Not the bread. Phil said
Hey, Macks and Dame. the smuggler said
He opens his coat at the gang revealing something
Whoa, whoa, whoa! Phil sad
The smuggler reveals some clocks and watches
You wanna buy a sundial? the smuggler said
They're not interested, all right? Come on, guys. Phil said
Dude he was selling clocks and watches. It's still not that bad. Punk said
Oh really? Well then wait until you see this. Phil said
See what? Batman said
The end is coming! Can't you feel it? the crazy man said
Yes, yes. Thank you for the info. Yes. We'll ponder that for a while. Phil said
Okay that was crazy. Punk said
It was. Batman said
I agree. Sophitia said
Hulk feel freaked out. Hulk said
Just stare at the sidewalk. Come on. Don't make eye contact. People here are nuts. That's because they live in a city of turmoil. Phil said
Very weird. Hercules said
No kidding. Punk said
Why are they nuts? Sophitia said
That's because they live in a city of turmoil. Phil said
Oh. Sophitia said
But...i can still become a true hero here right? Hercules said
Trust me, kid, you're gonna be just what the doctor ordered. Phil said
Okay. Hercules said
At a fountain nearby a group of people are discussing the city's problems
It was tragic! We lost everything in the fire. the woman said
Everything except old Snowball here. the man said
The man was holding a burned cat
Now, were the fires before or after the earthquake? the strong man said
They were after the earthquake, I remember. the thin woman said
But before the flood... the woman said
Don't even get me started on the crime rate. the old man said
Thebes has certainly gone downfall in a hurry. the woman said
Tell me about it. It seems like every time I turn around there's some new monster wreaking havoc and I... the old man said
All we need now is a plague or locusts. the man said
A locust hops in and chirps scaring everybody
That's it! I'm movin' to Sparta! the old man said
Excuse me. Hercules said
The crowd of people turned and saw Hercules and the others
It, uh *ahem*, seems to me that what you folks need is a hero. Hercules said
Yeah, and who are you? the strong man said
The gang was now in the Thebes city of Thebes as they were helping Hercules become a true hero but what kinds of crazy things could happen in this place stay tuned
TO BE CONTINUED