Chapter 10: Candy Land:
Raf's POV:
Dr. Robertson was still testing my Maximal powers. I was blasting dummies of Blackthorne, Badvibes, and of course, Evox.
"You're doing really well," says Dr. Robertson.
I continued to blast dummies then the alarm went off.
"There's something going on in San Diego," says Duke, "let's roll!"
. . .
We arrived in San Diego and saw some of Evox's Army Ants.
"Unit: E," says Duke, "Let's Play Rough!"
We took on the Army Ants. I used my Maximal powers; Twilight used her magic; Brightmore used one of his light creatures; and Duke, Jack, Miko, and Dr. Robertson used NERF guns. We were able to fight against the Army Ants.
"We are squashing these bugs," says Miko.
"You think it's going to be that simple," says Blackthorne, "now Badvibes!"
Dr. Badvibes activated a strange machine.
"What is that," asks Dr. Robertson.
"You're about to find out," says Dr. Badvibes.
The machine opened some kind of a wormhole and started sucking everything in. It then sucked me and Dr. Robertson, but I blasted the machine before it could take the others, but Dr. Robertson and I still ended up going through.
. . .
I woke up and had a strange smell. It smelled like... peppermint.
"Raf, are you alright," asks Dr. Robertson.
"I think so... where are we?"
"I think we're in another dimension... one that seems to be made of... sweets."
"HELP!"
"Someone's in trouble," I said.
We went over to where we heard that cry for help. It was a young girl in a dress. She was holding a lollypop and was surrounded by some weird creatures that kind of looked like black licorice. I then blasted them.
"We better get you somewhere safe," says Dr. Robertson.
"I know where," says the girl.
. . .
We went over to a big castle. It was like, made out of candy.
"What is this place," I asked.
We were then surrounded by candy soldiers.
"Umm... hi," says Dr. Robertson.
"Bah-weep-Graaaaagnah wheep ni ni bong," I said. Dr. Robertson looked at me in a confused way. "According to Bumblebee, that's The Universal Greeting."
"Wait," says the girl.
"Princess Lolly, are you okay," asks a gingerbread boy.
"I am now, thanks to this boy." The girl, who is apparently named Princess Lolly then kisses me on the cheek, which surprised both me and the gingerbread boy.
"We should take then to the King," says a peppermint guy.
. . .
We have entered the Palace.
"Welcome," says the King, "I am King Kandy."
"Your kingdom is very... sweet," says Dr. Robertson, "I'm Dr. Don Robertson and this is Raf. We're from another dimension."
"I see," says King Kandy.
"One of them could be the Chosen One from the Prophecy," says Princess Lolly.
"The what," I asked.
"We have a problem," says the King, "Candy Land is in danger from an evil sorcerer named Lord Licorice. He plans to conquer all of Candy Land and turn it into Licorice Land."
"Who even likes licorice," asks the peppermint guy.
"I do," I said.
"Same here," says Dr. Robertson.
"Oh."
"Where does this Licorice guy live," I asked.
"In the Licorice Forest," says King Kandy.
"Then we could go there," I said, "I know this isn't our world and we should find a way home, but while we're here..."
"I know what you mean, Raf," says Dr. Robertson, "we need a way to get there."
"I could help them get there," says the Gingerbread Boy.
"Very well, Jib," says King Kandy.
"Good luck," says Princess Lolly, who then kisses me on the cheek again.
Jib sighs. I wonder if he's okay.
. . .
We were on our way to the Licorice Forest.
"A dimension made of sweets," says Dr. Robertson, "a dentist could make a career out of this place."
"What's a dentist," asks Jib.
"I'll fly ahead," I said. I then took flight.
Dr. Robertson's POV:
"So, Jib," I said, "I noticed how you react when Princess Lolly gets friendly with Raf."
"I don't know what you're talking about," says Jib.
"You like her, don't you?"
"Even if I did, which I'm not saying I do, she'd probably prefer Raf. He's more of a hero than I am."
"Listen, I'm not sure if Raf or I could be this 'Chosen One,' but I think the one to save Candy Land should be a resident."
"I guess that would make sense."
"GAHH!"
"That was Raf," I said, "he needs help!"
Raf's POV:
I was fighting some of Licorice's licorice monsters. Where does he get these things? Dr. Robertson and Jib showed up.
"Are you okay," asks Jib.
"Well, I'm starting to change my opinion about licorice!"
Dr. Robertson then fires a NERF gun at some of them. Jib tries to help, but he just gets kicked. Dr. Robertson and I managed to beat them.
"Thanks for the help," I said.
"See? I'm no hero."
"Jib, fighting isn't always the answer."
"But you guys fight."
"I was just trying to defend myself," I said.
"And I was trying to defend Raf. Sometimes, there are other options. Let's keep going."
. . .
"We just have to get through the Chocolate Swamp," says Jib, "but be careful. Rumor says there's a monster here."
"Is he, by any chance, made of chocolate," I asked.
"Wow, Raf, you can read minds too," asks Jib.
"No, he asked because it's here," says Dr. Robertson.
We were faced with the Chocolate Monster.
Dr. Robertson and I tried to fight it, but it knocked us out.
. . .
Dr. Robertson and I woke up and saw Jib playing a board game with the monster.
"Am I dreaming," I asked.
"Hey guys, meet Gloppy," says Jib.
"Sorry I knocked you guys out," says Gloppy... wait, he can talk? "I'm not usually a people person, but then Jib agreed to play this board game with me."
"I am so confused," I said.
"Turns out, Gloppy's a nice guy," says Jib.
"Can he help us get to Lord Licorice," asks Dr. Robertson.
"Sure, this way."
. . .
We finally made it to the Licorice Forest, but we saw King Kandy, Princess Lolly, and the woman Jib says is named Queen Frostine in a cage.
"What's going on," asks Jib.
Then we heard an evil laugh, and the peppermint guy came.
"Mr. Mint," asks Jib.
"There is no Mr. Mint, there is only..." Mr. Mint then turns into a different man, "ME!"
"Lord Licorice," says Jib.
"While you were gone, I kidnapped the King and I decided to take Princess Lolly and Queen Frostine... for no reason!"
"This seems like a parody," I said.
"What do you want," asks Dr. Robertson.
"I'm glad you asked," says Lord Licorice, "I want to rule all of Candy Land! Bites, attack!"
Lord Licorice's bites surround us. We tried to fight them, but Lord Licorice zaps us, tying us up in licorice.
"Soon you'll understand, life will be utterly grand in Licorice Land!"
"Next time I eat licorice," I said, "I am showing no mercy."
"Now, if you excuse me, I'm going to threaten Princess Lolly's life so I can force King Kandy to surrender the kingdom!"
"Lord Licorice, wait," says Jib, "wouldn't you want a crown made of licorice?"
"You know, you have a point," says Lord Licorice, "you will make one for me!"
We watch as Jib makes one, but he then winks at us. Either he's hitting on one of us or he has a plan. I think I spend too much time with Miko.
"Do you know what I think the best part of this is," asks Lord Licorice, "the fact that you thought one of these two could be the Chosen One!"
"One of them is," says Princess Lolly, "and he will..."
"I mean I ripped that part of the prophecy out when I pretended to be Mr. Mint." Lord Licorice then reads the page as he walks over to the crown. "It says the Chosen One is a... gingerbread boy?" Lord Licorice is then grabbed by Gloppy. "NO!"
"Jib, you did it," I said.
"Yeah, now what was that last part Licorice said?"
"Jib, you're the Chosen One," says Dr. Robertson.
"Me?"
"Now would probably be a good time to tell you that without Licorice, this whole place is going to fall apart," says King Kandy.
As Licorice's lair falls apart, we all run out. Princess Lolly almost fell to her doom, but Jib saved her. We then got out.
"It says so right here," says King Kandy, "a gingerbread boy. I thought the book looked like it was missing a page."
"Jib, you were wonderful," says Princess Lolly, who then kisses Jib, making him faint.
A portal then opens, and Jack appears.
"Raf, Dr. Robertson, we found you!"
"Looks like it's time to go," says Dr. Robertson.
"Hey Jib, come to our dimension anytime," I said.
"Yeah, that could be fun," says Jib.
"I would suggest not on Christmas," I said.
Dr. Robertson and I then went through as our candy friends waved.
Lord Licorice's POV:
I finally escaped from that chocolate beast. There is nothing worse than chocolate covered licorice. so gross. But I have another idea. Maybe there's another world I can take over. Yes.
In the next chapter, Unit: E gets a visit from Rom the Space Knight.