The Warriors: Protectors of the Multiverse

Chapter 171

The gang had found Rodney and were about to enter Bigweld Industries but a tiny security guard stopped them from going in and told them that the days of inventing were over while laughing at them so they need to find another way inside meanwhile something else was going on inside

Meanwhile

A bunch of business robots were watching Bigweld on the screen in a staff meeting

So remember, whether a bot is made of new parts, old parts or spare parts...you can shine no matter what you're made of. Bigweld said

The screen of Bigweld was paused by a handsome robot

My goodness, what a remarkable legacy. Concern for the common robot. You don't come across old-fashioned values like that anymore, friends. And for good reason. the handsome robot said

What kind of good reason? the nervous robot said squeezing a toy

There's no money in it! the handsome robot said

Oh. the nervous robot said

Hello? Memo to Bigweld: We're not a charity. the handsome robot said

We're not? the first business robot said

No. That's why old fat face no longer sits in the big chair. the handsome robot said

He isn't? the second business robot said

No. He's a relic. So I don't wanna hear another, "Where's Bigweld?" the handsome robot said

The handsome robot starts making some weird noises

We'll see him next month at the Bigweld Ball. He always goes to that. the third business robot said

The handsome robot stops making weird noises and got serious

I'm sorry what did you say? the handsome robot said

That we'll see Bigweld next month at the Bigweld Ball? the third business robot said

The handsome robot pressed a button and sent the third business robot falling down a trap door

Now, let's get down to the business of sucking every loose penny...out of Mr. and Mrs. Average-Knucklehead. the handsome robot said

The handsome robot pressed another button which closed all of the curtains leaving the business room dark and another screen showed up

What's our big-ticket item? the handsome robot said

All of the business robots shrugged their arms

It wasn't long until a bunch of other screens appeared and then a huge screen appeared

Upgrades, people. Upgrades. That's how we make the dough. the handsome robot said

Oh. the business robots said

Now, if we're telling robots that no matter what they're made of, they're "fine"...how can we expect them to feel crummy enough about themselves...to buy our upgrades and make themselves look better? the handsome robot said

Look better? the business robots said

Yes robots need to look better. Therefore, i've come up with a new slogan. the handsome robot said

What's it called? the business robot said

I'm glad you asked. The new slogan is called...

Suddenly a bunch of letters appeared on the huge screen

"Why be you when you can be new?" the handsome robot said

Oooh. the business robots said

You all like it huh? the handsome robot said

Yes. the business robots said

Good. the handsome robot said

The handsome robot pressed another button opening the curtains and turning off the screens

I gotta tell you, I think it's brilliant...but, honestly, i'd like to hear what you employees think about this. the handsome robot said

The business robots looked at each other before looking at the handsome robot cheering for him

Hear, hear. the first business robot said

Out of the ballpark, Ratchet. the second business robot said

Thank you. Thank you. You are too kind. the handsome robot said

Back to the others

The gang was hanging onto Rodney's invention while trying to see what was going on inside Bigweld Industries

You're doing great Wonderbot. Rodney said

(Noises) Wonderbot said

Really great. Rodney said

(Noises) Wonderbot said

Now whatever you do don't look down. Rodney said

(Noises) Wonderbot said

Are you sure this is gonna work? Punk said

Trust me it'll be fine. Rodney said

Why are we doing this again? Sophitia said

It's simple we're going to ride on Wonderbot and find out what's going on. Rodney said

Oh. Sophitia said

We shouldn't be doing this. Batman said

I know but i have to find out why Bigweld Industries isn't accepting inventors. Rodney said

Maybe they just moved on. Punk said

I don't buy that. Rodney said

Just saying. Punk said

Hulk need to use the bathroom again. Hulk said

Seriously? Punk said

I just hope we don't get caught. Sophitia said

Don't worry it'll be quick. Rodney said

Really? Sophitia said

Yes. Rodney said

I hope you're right. Sophitia said

Meanwhile again

Ratchet was still talking with some of the business robots in the staff meeting

Cappy, you haven't said a word. Ratchet said

It gave me chills. Cappy said

Thank you, thank you. Ratchet said

But... Cappy said

But? Ratchet said

I'm just wondering, why would robots buy new upgrades...if parts are so much cheaper? Cappy said

So much cheaper? Ratchet said

Yes. Cappy said

Oh, right. Well, that's easy. Ratchet said

Easy? Cappy said

Yup. Because as of today, we are no longer making spare parts. Ratchet said

Ratchet then smacked the spare parts away

No more spare parts? Cappy said

That's right. No more. Ratchet said

We can't do that. Cappy said

Yes, we can and we will. Ratchet said

No way. Cappy said

Can i tell you something Cappy? Ratchet said

What is it? Cappy said

Do you know what I call robots who can't afford upgrades? Ratchet said

What? Cappy said

Scrap metal. Ratchet said

Scrap metal? Cappy said

Yup. Scrap metal. Ratchet said

And what do you mean by that? Cappy said

I'll tell you what i mean. Ratchet said

While Ratchet was explaining Cappy saw the gang flying by the building

You see them on the streets, misshapen and rust-covered. They turn your insides out. You wanna run home and scrub yourself. Do you see what i mean now? Ratchet said

Yes. Cappy said

Good, then i want your department to push our new slogan. Ratchet said

Me? Cappy said

Yes. In fact, i'm moving you into the office right next to mine. Ratchet said

What? Cappy said

Yup. We'll be working very closely together on this one. Won't that be fun? Ratchet said

Oodles. Cappy said

Good now let's get... Ratchet said

Before Ratchet could talk some more the gang dropped in on the table while Rodney looked at Cappy

Oh uh hi. Rodney said

Hi? Cappy said

I knew we would get caught. Sophitia said

Maybe it won't be so bad. Punk said

Won't be so bad? Sophitia said

Yup. Punk said

The wonderbot then came flying in scaring the business robots and was about to hit Ratchet before Rodney stopped it

Oh, so sorry, i... Rodney said

What the...? Ratchet said

I am so sorry. Rodney said

Who are you? Ratchet said

I'm Rodney. Rodney said

Rodney? Ratchet said

Yes. Rodney said

And them? Ratchet said as he pointed at the others

Oh they're my friends. Rodney said

They look like humans. Ratchet said

Well that's because they are. Rodney said

Really? Ratchet said

Yes. Rodney said

What's up? Punk said

I see. So...what do you want? Ratchet said

Sir, i am a young inventor, and it has been my dream to come to Robot City...and to present my ideas to Mr. Bigweld. Rodney said

Bigweld? Ratchet said

It looks like Rodney is about to show off his invention how will Ratchet and the business robots react stay tuned

TO BE CONTINUED