{"id":2357,"date":"2020-06-17T09:35:03","date_gmt":"2020-06-17T13:35:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/samueljvinton.com\/wordpress\/?p=2357"},"modified":"2020-06-17T09:35:03","modified_gmt":"2020-06-17T13:35:03","slug":"trinity-soul-ch-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samueljvinton.com\/wordpress\/trinity-soul-ch-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Trinity Soul: Ch 22"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone had managed to calm the people down as they investigated where the scream came from. It was an old hangar barn for everyone to fit into. \u201cThis&#8230;I mean&#8230;it was coming from here!\u201d insisted Cliffjumper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSure it did,\u201d remarked Ratchet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou heard it too!\u201d protested Cliffjumper. \u201cSo did half of Empire City!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat we heard,\u201d argued Ratchet, \u201cwas something that SOUNDED like a scream. It\u2019s probably just wind going through the buildings.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat IS this place?\u201d asked Swalmu. \u201cSome sort of plane hangar?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLooks like it,\u201d remarked Hanako. \u201cBit dusty.\u201d She wiped some dust off of a support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat\u2019s it, we\u2019re taking a breather,\u201d declared Ratchet. \u201cDoctor\u2019s orders.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCliffjumper, you and Prowl distribute the Energon rations,\u201d ordered Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cGot it,\u201d confirmed Cliffjumper. As he passed out Energon cubes that would fit in a Transformer\u2019s hand, he noticed something. \u201cOh, peachy! I need the fire extinguisher!\u201d he grumbled. \u201cThere\u2019s a small fire&#8230;over&#8230;here&#8230;huh.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat\u2019s wrong?\u201d asked Bashoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe fire,\u201d replied Cliffjumper. \u201cCome take a look.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c&#8230;Okay, as a Wizard of the Red Order, I can say this with some measure of authority,\u201d called Optimus once everyone saw what was wrong, \u201cfire should flicker. Primus, fire should MOVE!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMaybe it\u2019s a projection of some kind?\u201d suggested Twaldar. Thengo inched one of her legs towards the frozen fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m feeling heat coming from it,\u201d she replied. \u201cI\u2019m&#8230;kind of afraid to touch it.\u201d She then snapped her fingers as an idea clicked in her head. \u201cSomeone get me a cloth!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cGot one!\u201d called Shalvey as her chair glided over to Thengo. It was an oily rag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPerfect,\u201d praised Thengo. She took the rag then dropped it onto the fire. \u201c&#8230;Huh,\u201d muttered Thengo as everyone observed the results. \u201cThe rag\u2019s burning but the fire\u2019s still not moving. Heck, even the new flames are freezing up.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEr, everyone,\u201d gulped Hanako, \u201cI wiped some dust off of a support beam, then wiped my hand onto my sleeve, but now the dust is OFF my sleeve and back onto the support beam!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOkay, I wanna test this further,\u201d declared Ironhide. \u201cCliffjumper, my rations?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI hardly think this is a good time to take in Energon,\u201d muttered Cliffjumper as he handed the small cube over. Ironhide then pulled his arm back with the Energon cube still in his hand, then hurled it at a wall, shattering it on impact!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAre you trying to make Prowl bore us with a lecture on wasting Energon&#8230;!?\u201d spluttered Ratchet until more weirdness took place. The liquid Energon was flying back into the cube as it reassembled itself and flew back into Ironhide\u2019s hands! \u201c&#8230;Okay, to the Pit with a basket of this!\u201d shuddered Ratchet. \u201cCan we relax somewhere that ISN\u2019T a freaky time-locked hangar barn?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI second that,\u201d agreed Optimus. \u201cLet\u2019s roll out. Teletraan, we need a&#8230;\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSir, hate to interrupt,\u201d called Prowl from outside the hangar barn, \u201cbut, for some odd reason, Teletraan can\u2019t be reached when you\u2019re inside the barn. Apparently, he can\u2019t find you lot.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat?!\u201d yelped Optimus. He dashed outside and connected to Teletraan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThere you are!\u201d answered Teletraan. \u201cWhere were you?! You guys blipped out the instant you stepped inside!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHow could we have blipped out?!\u201d protested Optimus. \u201cYou\u2019ve got all the sensors monitoring&#8230;!\u201d He was cut off by everyone inside yelping in surprise. \u201cOh, scrap! I\u2019ll call you back!\u201d He and Prowl then ducked inside and gave off their own yelps as transparent people had joined the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhere in the Pit did THEY come from?!\u201d asked Prowl. One of the people, a Japanese woman in a white and gold dress with a three-pronged crown said something, but it was too fast to pick up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cUm, could you repeat that?\u201d quizzed Ironhide. A heavyset woman with roses all over her outfit then spoke to the Japanese woman at the same speed as her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe&#8230;we can\u2019t understand you,\u201d called Optimus. \u201cWe can\u2019t&#8230;\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMegumi!\u201d called Richard. The Japanese woman turned and her face brightened at seeing Richard. They both ran toward each other. \u201cMegumi, I can\u2019t tell you how much I WHOAHAHAAHAHA! She&#8230;She ran right through me!\u201d Richard\u2019s joy was replaced with fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy husband&#8230;literally&#8230;ran&#8230;right through me!\u201d squeaked Megumi as the transparent version of Richard slowly stopped. \u201cTo Hell with this! Let\u2019s get out of the ghost cave!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBut ghosts only manifest in the Under-realm!\u201d protested Malnar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOh, really?!\u201d argued Jandro. \u201cMaybe you should tell them that! I\u2019m sure they\u2019ll move there right away!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cGuys, those aren\u2019t ghosts,\u201d corrected War.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat do you mean?\u201d asked Arsha as she saw the altercation between the transparent versions of Megumi and Richard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey\u2019re our loved ones,\u201d explained Lacey. \u201cThe Temporal Stops are lining up with their help. We just need to figure out which one is the central universe.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAnd that means?\u201d asked Ultra Magnus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt means that there\u2019s a universe,\u201d lectured Death, \u201cthat runs on a time scale between two other universes. We synchronize on that universe; we all go to that universe.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI don\u2019t get it!\u201d snapped Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI can put it in more&#8230;\u201d offered Pestilence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo, no, no,\u201d replied Optimus. \u201cWhat I don\u2019t get is how we missed this! We swept Empire City before! We didn\u2019t see it!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOh, that?\u201d asked Pestilence. \u201cMaybe I didn\u2019t tune the sensors right. In any event, we need that equipment now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019ll step out and tell Teletraan we need it,\u201d volunteered Snarl. He headed out as Pestilence tried to make the situation clear to the transparent people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf I\u2019m understanding Pestilence\u2019s frantic waving right,\u201d muttered War, \u201cshe\u2019s saying we need to find the central universe.\u201d She pointed to Megumi to try and make it clear. First Death nodded, then, after a minute, Pestilence nodded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI guess we\u2019re all tuning to THIS location,\u201d mused Megumi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOkay, she got the message,\u201d declared Death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAnd it looks like Optimus\u2019 team is setting up their equipment,\u201d observed Strongarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhen they\u2019re done, we need to modulate the rift transmission to a setting of 3.982,\u201d began Lacey. Arsha tried her best to mime the number to the transparent people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pestilence was looking intently at Arsha when her image was rapidly and repeatedly miming out Lacey\u2019s instructions. \u201cIf I\u2019m reading her right,\u201d called Pestilence, \u201conce everything is set up, we\u2019re modulating the rift transmission to a setting of 3.982.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cShe\u2019s miming 3.982,\u201d reported Malnar, eager to reunite with Arsha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMust be the modulation of rift transmission,\u201d guessed War.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey\u2019re modulating!\u201d called Arsha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThen, once they\u2019re all done,\u201d instructed Lacey, \u201cwe all need to press our respective start button! First us, then Richard\u2019s group, then Megumi\u2019s.\u201d Arsha mimed the instructions repeatedly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cShe\u2019s pointing to her, then us, then Megumi,\u201d reported Richard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe start button order,\u201d guessed Pestilence as her hand hovered over the button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s Lacey\u2019s group, then Richard\u2019s, then us!\u201d reported Megumi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThen all we need to do,\u201d declared War, \u201cis wait for the countdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThey got the message!\u201d called Arsha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cStarting the countdown!\u201d replied Lacey. \u201cThree!\u201d Arsha held up three fingers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThree!\u201d called Optimus as he held up three fingers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThree!\u201d counted Megumi as she held up three fingers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTwo!\u201d called Lacey as Arsha let a finger down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTwo!\u201d announced Optimus as a finger went down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTwo!\u201d relayed Megumi as she put a finger down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOne!\u201d continued Lacey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOne!\u201d relayed Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOne!\u201d reported Megumi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNOW!\u201d called Lacey as she pressed the button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNOW!\u201d declared Optimus as Pestilence pressed the button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNOW!\u201d announced Megumi as War pressed the button. All three, by some cosmic coincidence, managed to press their buttons at the same time. Energy then coursed throughout everyone and put them into pain. This treatment lasted for an hour until everyone blacked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When she came to, Megumi groaned. \u201cWho else is aching all over?\u201d she asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIs someone talking?\u201d moaned a young man\u2019s voice. \u201cI think my processor\u2019s in another head that\u2019s in another castle!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI don wanna go t\u2019 scoo, mommee!\u201d mumbled a young woman\u2019s voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPrime?\u201d asked Blackarachnia. Megumi\u2019s vision cleared to see Blackarachnia stepping towards a red robot with a blue helmet, Optimus Prime. His vision cleared and he put on a look of disbelief when he saw her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLegs?\u201d he gasped as he stood up. They touched one another on the shoulders, then kissed passionately, pressing their lips against one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMegumi!\u201d called Richard\u2019s voice. He picked up Megumi and twirled her, startling her at first before she laughed happily with him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPRINCESS! FOXY! HOOVES! FLUFFY! FARM BOY!\u201d called Malnar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBONFIRE!\u201d called Lardeth. Falnii, Foresna, Malnar, and Gorfanth then ran towards Lardeth and Arsha. \u201cUh oh!\u201d gulped Lardeth. They were soon buried under their lovers and kissed repeatedly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cGive them some air, for Seemeertii\u2019s sake!\u201d called Hanako. Everyone broke off the embrace as Hanako hugged Arsha. \u201cMy Precious One, I\u2019ve missed you!\u201d she proclaimed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI missed you too, Mama!\u201d replied Arsha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAutobots, do you read?!\u201d called a voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cExcuse me, Sir,\u201d hissed another voice, \u201cbut if you could get off the line, I\u2019m trying to locate a friend!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSo am I, Lady!\u201d snapped the first voice. Optimus and Arsha then found the communicator on Megumi\u2019s equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTeletraan, this is Optimus,\u201d he began. \u201cAll Autobots are reunited.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy Senior Staff and Ensign are with me as well, Rellmeer,\u201d continued Arsha. Both callers sighed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou bots disappeared in a flash of light,\u201d explained Teletraan. \u201cI had to use a Sky Spy to try and contact you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI was coming in to check on you all,\u201d continued Rellmeer, \u201cwhen you lot disappeared in the same manner as Mr. Optimus did.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019re all safe,\u201d assured Arsha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf things go right, we\u2019ll be back soon,\u201d reported Optimus. \u201cSee you in a bit.\u201d Both Arsha and Optimus then ended the call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMegumi! Good to see you!\u201d called a voice. It was Sonic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou blue speedster! It\u2019s been too long!\u201d cheered Megumi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSo you have Transformers in your universe?! Lucky pincushion!\u201d chuckled Richard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPrime\u2019s been a pretty big help so far in fighting Eggman,\u201d explained Sonic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDon\u2019t sell yourself short, dude,\u201d interjected Optimus. \u201cYou\u2019ve helped the Autobots a lot against the Decepticons.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe\u2019s helped a lot in keeping Soundwave and Buzzsaw off our backs,\u201d supplied Arsha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSoundwave and Buzzsaw were in your home universe?\u201d gulped Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019ll brief you on everything when we have time, Sir,\u201d offered Ultra Magnus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou know, I just realized,\u201d remarked Arsha, \u201cwe never introduced ourselves.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo, we didn\u2019t,\u201d agreed Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019ll start,\u201d offered Megumi. \u201cI\u2019m Hishikawa Megumi, Queen of the Feudal Nerd Society and Kamen Rider Royal\/Vortex.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m Optimus Prime,\u201d continued Optimus, \u201cleader of the Autobots.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m Arsha Royana,\u201d finished Arsha, \u201cCaptain of the CRS-2784,&nbsp;<em>Endeavor<\/em>&nbsp;and Crown Princess of the entire Mid-realm.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI have to apologize for dumping my friends on you all,\u201d offered Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat\u2019s the result of the Convergence,\u201d replied Megumi. \u201cWe all had to take care of one another until we were reunited.\u201d The equipment then made a noise. \u201cAha!\u201d cheered Megumi. \u201cYour respective homes are encoded onto a flash drive! Let\u2019s get to the Gateway and locate your homes!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Gateway?\u201d asked Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI guess we\u2019ll find out,\u201d mused Arsha. Megumi pulled out a communicator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPOmega, this is Megumi!\u201d she called. \u201cTemporal Stop alignment is a success! Everyone\u2019s back together! I repeat, everyone\u2019s back together! Requesting a rift back to Vorton!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOne rift home coming up!\u201d called POmega. \u201cAnd I\u2019ve finally got the patch that removes the seven-person limit set up! You\u2019re all welcome to Vorton!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWait, hold up,\u201d interjected Optimus. \u201cAre you saying&#8230;?\u201d The rift then opened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEveryone, please mind your step as you enter the rift,\u201d lectured Megumi. Everyone then piled into the rift and made it to Vorton. Optimus was stunned! Arsha took in the beauty of the place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBut&#8230;but I thought,\u201d spluttered Optimus as he stumbled around, \u201c&#8230;I mean&#8230;this planet\u2019s supposed to be a myth!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cApparently not,\u201d mused Arsha. \u201cBy the Ones, this is magnificent!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTold you!\u201d laughed Sonic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSonic went on about how he went to Vorton and how he helped beat Lord Vortech,\u201d elaborated Optimus to Megumi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHome sweet home,\u201d sighed Richard, happy that he proved Optimus wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s been home for a lot of us for some time,\u201d chuckled Malnar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAnd I hope you can visit us in the future,\u201d offered Megumi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWait, before you send us off,\u201d interjected Arsha, \u201cI gotta know; did you get invited to a fighting tournament?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat depends,\u201d replied Optimus, \u201cwas the fighting tournament called the Verse Vs. Verse Rumble Royale?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOh, yeah, I forgot!\u201d gasped Megumi. \u201cI was supposed to decide on whether or not I would participate when I met you two.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSame here,\u201d supplied Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAnyone know what First Place prize is?\u201d asked Arsha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNope,\u201d replied Megumi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSorry,\u201d answered Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThen I guess we need to ask them before we give our decision,\u201d declared Arsha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019ll get my invitation and we\u2019ll ask them,\u201d offered Megumi. She headed to her room and got her invitation, returned to the group, and held her invitation up. \u201cChizaran Princesses, is the First Place prize decided?\u201d she asked. Purple, pink, and green flashes of light appeared and they solidified into Moradelia, Rosadera, and Verdutha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFirst Place prize,\u201d answered Verdutha, \u201cshould you accept, is an object known by many names. In Arsha\u2019s home, it is the Elder Stick. On Cybertron, it is the Staff of Power. Megumi heard it referred to as the Wand of Godhood during one of her history classes. All universes call it&#8230;\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTHE FRAGGING MASTER WAND?!\u201d yelped Optimus as Megumi\u2019s jaw hit the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWHY WOULD GOD-LIKE BEINGS WANT TO HAND OUT PRIZES THAT POWERFUL?!\u201d protested Arsha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBecause we can,\u201d replied Rosadera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSeems like it would give you an unfair advantage if you participated again!\u201d remarked Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNot possible,\u201d assured Moradelia. \u201cOnce you\u2019ve won first place, you cannot participate again. Only if you don\u2019t win first place may you compete more than once.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cForgive me if I sound ungrateful,\u201d interjected Megumi, \u201cbut this feels like a trap. You find potential dangers, entice them with ultimate power, then get rid of them!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cJust because one wins,\u201d countered Verdutha, \u201cdoes NOT mean previous competitors can\u2019t try and steal it from you. When she lost the one War won, Scorpainia tried to steal the Forge from her.\u201d Megumi arched an eyebrow. \u201cDon\u2019t be so harsh on her!\u201d protested Verdutha. \u201cShe was trying to free her world from a tyrannical regime before her own regime took over! A forge that can create anything you want? You bet she wanted that. War made it too well defended, however. She just gave up. Besides, not all champions here are heroes. Some may be unstoppable dictators while others may be pacifists with superior mental powers. Some use their respective prizes on a whim while others just lock them away.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAnd that\u2019s what needs to be done with the Master Wand,\u201d declared Arsha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSo we\u2019re agreed,\u201d guessed Megumi. \u201cThe Tarlaxians have the best vault and&#8230;\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cExcuse you!\u201d interjected Arsha as she transferred her hairpiece to her waist. \u201cThe Master Wand is going into Realmfleet\u2019s custody!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cExcuse YOU!\u201d argued Megumi. \u201cThe Tarlaxians are better guardians!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cExcuse BOTH of you!\u201d countered Optimus. \u201cThe Forbidden Archives on Cybertron are far more guarded than any of yours!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c&#8230;There\u2019s only one way to settle it then,\u201d declared Megumi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAgreed!\u201d called Arsha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo other way,\u201d confirmed Optimus. They then turned to the three Chizarans. \u201cInvitation accepted freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion,\u201d pronounced Optimus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m in, too!\u201d declared Arsha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m fighting as well!\u201d announced Megumi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhoa, whoa, whoa!\u201d called Death\u2019s voice. \u201cWhat\u2019s this I hear about accepting the invitation?! You lot aren\u2019t ready yet!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMegumi Hishikawa,\u201d declared Verdutha, \u201cyour preliminary round begins! I shall preside over it. Your opponent is Godzilla! Battlefield has been selected as Godzilla\u2019s.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOptimus Prime, your preliminary round begins!\u201d announced Moradelia. \u201cI shall preside over it. Your opponent is Beatrice, the Golden Witch! 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