And Now For a Taste of Things to Come

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The Angel nodded, humble, gracious.
I am fortified.
"Failing that, you can slice your enemies' heads off with your boomerang halo."
The Angel looked at the circular glowing weapon that hung from his sarong.
"I thank you for the information brother Dungeon Master, but I hope to avoid violence unless absolutely necessary."
"Just like real life" the previously irritating computer interjected, a touch of smug evident to everyone but The Angel who heard only earnest tones. "I did a very good job on you."
Al dipped his head politely in the direction he imagined the computer's being existed.
"That you did, fair programme, that you did."
Tregard tried not to run his eyes over Alex's wings too much, in case it seemed rude. "You also have super strength," he informed him "... Oh, and you can fly."
Alex nodded again. "Of course."
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Gummy Jaxx and Silky Eve were in awe by Alex the Angel. Gummy Jaxx said, “Whoa Angel dude looks so cool.” Silky Eve nodded as she replied, “Well it is an improvement for sure.” Gummy Jaxx nervously rubbed his head as he said, “I guess I am outta the competition huh? Oh well I totally can’t compete with him and all.” Silky Eve looked at Gummy with a confused look before she said, “Huh? What are you going on about?” Gummy Jaxx nervously laughed as he looked down and muttered, “I……uh….(sigh) I mean I like can’t pass your test and all. Especially against someone like the Angel dude.” Silky Eve scowled as she grabbed Gummy Jaxx by the ears and pulled him close to whispered, “Don’t tell me your gonna quit on my test just because you might have some competition!” Gummy Jaxx was unable to talk due to the pain of his ears being twisted and the fear of Silky Eve’s tone. Silky Eve said, “First off you need to learn to try harder. Second you really think I like that kind of guy? And last but not least if you quit or fail you have to be my slave and grovel at my feet forever. So what are you gonna do now Shark Boy?” After her speech Silky Eve released Gummy Jaxx’s ears.

Gummy Jaxx rubbed his sore ears as he replied, “Sorry Silky Eve babe I guess my brain really is made of a jawbreaker. But it’s totally cool now! I will pass your test even if it totally kills me.” Silky Eve shook her head and replied, “Dying is against the rules. Your lucky your cute Gummy Jaxx.” Gummy Jaxx nervously rubbed the back of his neck as he laughed and blushed.

After everyone had their upgrade Treguard said, “Well I guess your ready for the last mission. So we may as well pull out all the stops before we send you on your way.” Tregard then summoned a older charismatic man in a red suit with a black shirt who stood before them. The mad looked in his late forties with white skin, white hair and a strong build. The man reached into his jacket and pulled out a pair of red leather gloves as he looked over the crew. Tregard then said, “Allow me to introduce my colleague Mr. D. He will lead you all from here on.” Then Mr. D nodded at Tregard as he began to pace back and forth as he put on his gloves and looked at the crew.

Mr. D then looked at Artemis and said, “Who are you not to be great?” (Mr. D Points to Gummy Jaxx & Silky Eve) You with the imagination of a brilliant child and the powers of an ancient god. (Mr. D Points to Alex) Who are you to be ordinary? You who can transcend life or raise the dead. (Mr. D Points to Jade) Who are you to be afraid? You who can serve as judge and jury while hording infinite lives. (Mr. D Points to Jay) Who are you to be a slave to the past? You who can travel time like the oceans and rewrite history with a single word. (Mr. D Points to Plisken) Who are you to be anonymous? You whose name should be spoken in reverent tones or terrified whispers. (Mr. D Points to Jacky) Who are you to deny greatness? If you deny it to yourself you deny it to the whole world and we will not be denied. (Mr. D looks around) Now prepare yourselves for you are about to endure the fight of your lives.”

The crew looked at Mr. D as if he was not in his right mind. Mr. D then said, “Follow me and mark your name in history.” Mr. D then opened a wooden door to reveal a huge battle going on outside as hundreds of characters from various video-games and history vids were fighting in an epic battle. Mr. D then yelled, “Onward to victory!” as he charged into the battle. Along the way, Mr. D. punched a zombie so hard it flew fifty feet away. Some of the crew was in shock by the battle out the door as they hesitated to move. Then Gummy Jaxx said, “Oh well I’m not gonna like pass if I don’t get moving.” Silky Eve then wrapped her arms around Gummy Jaxx and said, “How about we do some recon first to find the head bad guy first.” Gummy Jaxx blushed and nodded as he felt Silky Eve’s embrace. Suddenly Silky Eve’s mech armor began forming from hard light holo tech and created a heavily armed flying mech around her. Then Silky Eve picked up Jaxx and ran out the door as her jets blasted her into the sky as she held Gummy Jaxx. It didn’t take long before some flying dinosaurs with cave men riders began chasing them.

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