{"id":238,"date":"2020-06-03T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/samueljvinton.com\/wordpress\/?p=238"},"modified":"2020-06-09T19:52:21","modified_gmt":"2020-06-09T23:52:21","slug":"chapter-43","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samueljvinton.com\/wordpress\/chapter-43\/","title":{"rendered":"Chapter 43"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u201cThat was a week ago, Your Highness,\u201d said Emily as she finished. I was reeling from the shock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s\u2026wow\u2026that\u2019s a lot to take in,\u201d I breathed. I then shook my head and turned to Lacey. \u201cKamen Rider Apocalypse?\u201d I mused. \u201cCongrats! Now we can beat Vortech together!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCan\u2019t wait!\u201d cheered Lacey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cQuestion,\u201d interjected Mrs. Acqua. \u201cWhy are you still in your school uniform?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe staff sometimes wears the student uniform to bring them to their level,\u201d replied Lacey. \u201cI think this is gonna be standard dress for me. I don\u2019t know. Haven\u2019t decided yet.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHave you picked a color yet?\u201d I asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI was thinking of using purple,\u201d answered Lacey. \u201cA nice, calming color.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCan\u2019t wait to see you in action,\u201d I giggled. I turned to Emily. \u201cSo, feasting for a week?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSpecial orders from the Dinobots,\u201d explained Emily, \u201cafter taking over management of this establishment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSpeaking of, where\u2019s the newly christened Siege?\u201d I asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOver here,\u201d snarled the velociraptor. \u201cSiege, Maximize!\u201d Siege transformed. \u201cWelcome to Jurassic World,\u201d he greeted. \u201cForgive the lack of staff right now, but there is a human to deal with.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLead me to her,\u201d hissed Mrs. Saunders. \u201cShe\u2019s under arrest!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHELP!\u201d cried a voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThat was her!\u201d called Emily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cQuick!\u201d I directed. We all ran like Hades down Main Street to see a woman, Heather, by Emily\u2019s description, locked in combat with a robot. The robot seemed to gain the upper hand as it wrapped its pincers around Heather\u2019s throat. Heather tried to get out of the robot\u2019s grip, but to no avail. She was thrown down and I heard snapping. Emily rushed to her and checked her over. She dropped her shoulders and turned to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cShe\u2019s dead,\u201d she pronounced. I turned to look at the robot. It stayed there, so I examined every detail. It had a single grey antenna, a square head and rectangular body, arms with pincers, and a single yellow eye. It floated like X-PO did and summoned a rift to escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSTOP!\u201d I demanded, but it was too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDamnation!\u201d roared Mrs. Saunders. \u201cShe had valuable intel on Vortech\u2019s plans!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFirst Hiro, now this!\u201d I hissed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhat about Hiro?\u201d asked Richard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOh, yeah,\u201d I explained. \u201cAfter I became Kamen Rider Vortex for the first time, Hiro blew himself up.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s dead?!\u201d yelped Haitao.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ll explain on the way back,\u201d I promised. \u201cX-PO, we need a rift back!\u201d A rift opened up. \u201cShall we?\u201d I called. We all entered the rift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>I had managed to secure permission to begin a little expedition from Vortech after my embarrassment in&nbsp;<em>Jurassic World<\/em>. Ambassador Hell accompanied me. We headed to a universe in Cluster N. The landscape was a barren, dark one with nothing but grey sand. The gravity was 1\/6th of what we\u2019re used to. Ambassador Hell looked around and stopped when he saw what was in the sky. \u201cNice, lush planet, is it not?\u201d I remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re on a planet\u2019s moon?!\u201d he asked. \u201cHow are we breathing?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn most versions in this dimensional cluster,\u201d I replied, \u201cthe moon has an atmosphere. This specific universe is 5-U-P-3-R-M-4-R-1-0.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIs\u2026that a\u2026church?\u201d asked Ambassador Hell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA sham wedding was stopped in that church,\u201d I answered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIs that a taxi?!\u201d yelped Ambassador Hell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAnd tourists are around,\u201d I mused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBut\u2026the moon is a barren wasteland, isn\u2019t it?\u201d asked Ambassador Hell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIndeed,\u201d I replied, \u201cbut, it isn\u2019t this universe that\u2019s our destination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThen, why are we\u2026?\u201d Ambassador Hell\u2019s question was answered as we stopped at a crater. \u201cA gateway?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur very own,\u201d I confirmed. \u201cSalvaged from the wreckage of GLaDOS\u2019 bungling. Come! We\u2019re going to the outskirts of Hell itself!\u201d I activated the Gateway and we entered to arrive at another wasteland with a blood-red sky and air filled with the screams of the damned. Ambassador Hell looked down the crater to see many of the people were once under his command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI had underestimated how many of our allies are here,\u201d he hissed. \u201cCurse all Kamen Riders to this very pit!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCome,\u201d I called. \u201cOur destination is in sight.\u201d We approached a large building with gargoyles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA tomb? Here?\u201d asked Ambassador Hell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOne said to contain guardians,\u201d I answered. \u201cCome now, Ambassador, you\u2019re not averse to desecration, are you?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s just that being here evokes powerful memories,\u201d replied Ambassador Hell, \u201cconsidering the fate of my brother.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAmbassador Darkness of the Badan Empire, correct?\u201d I mused. \u201cThen, you shall delight in our purpose here. For our actions here shall ensure that we avenge our fallen comrades.\u201d We entered the tomb and located a coffin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t touch that!\u201d snapped a voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSays\u2026who are you?!\u201d I asked. The creature was humanoid, was grey-white, had a large tail, black lips, and purple areas on the scalp, shoulders, sternum, and lower legs, which had three toes. He had a halo above his head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am Frieza,\u201d introduced the creature. \u201cAt the moment, I\u2019m supposed to guard this tomb. Anything to get away from that absurd tree! Much as I prefer to allow desecration, I\u2019m on assignment to prevent it. So, if you value your lives, back off!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHold that abomination off!\u201d I ordered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHold him off?!\u201d protested Ambassador Hell as he turned into Garagaranda. \u201cI\u2019m the leader of an organization! I don\u2019t hold things off! I squash them!\u201d As he held Frieza off, I opened a coffin and took out my blades. I used a small one to get the eye and used a larger one to get the left hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI have what I need!\u201d I called. \u201cVortech, Garagaranda and I need a rift home!\u201d Garagaranda shoved Frieza away and we entered the rift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>We had returned to Vorton to cheers. Everyone was back, well, aside from Death. We told everyone the events of what went on in&nbsp;<em>Jurassic world<\/em>&nbsp;and told them about the robot that killed Heather. I then told everyone what happened in Chima. After the story, I called for silence. \u201cEveryone,\u201d I began, \u201cI\u2019m just reminding those that heard, but the Jurassic team needs to know. There\u2019s been an idea floating around that I should be crowned Queen of the F.N.S.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNo kidding?!\u201d asked Emily as she wiggled happily in Joshua\u2019s lap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNo kidding,\u201d I confirmed. \u201cSo, I need everyone\u2019s opinion. To save time, I need everyone to speak with their families and we\u2019ll tally family votes. Okaa-san, Hiroki Nee-san, you two will have to debate alone. I\u2019m not voting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe understand,\u201d assured Okaa-san.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAll right, get debating. Let me remind you that a single no vote will defeat the motion,\u201d I declared. \u201cI\u2019ll call you in five minutes.\u201d The F.N.S, our families, Hongo, Batman, Wyldstyle, and Gandalf departed. Ben and his team, Ursula, and the Dinobots were staring at the Star Destroyers hovering above Vorton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI swear I saw those before,\u201d mused Ursula as she turned into Vanessa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA pleasure to see you,\u201d boomed Vader\u2019s voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYOU AGAIN!!\u201d shouted Vanessa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou know him?\u201d I asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe were on the same side for a while during an event called the Balance Wars,\u201d snarled Vanessa. \u201cIf memory serves, you and your Emperor nearly killed us all when you fought each other! Loki wasted too much power to get us out of the Death Star Mark III!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPerhaps it would be in your best interest to not underestimate the power I wield,\u201d rumbled Vader. \u201cYour magic is nothing compared to the Force.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou prattle on and on about that Force nonsense,\u201d hissed Vanessa, \u201cbut, in the end, anyone can wield it! It\u2019s nothing special, just a\u2026!\u201d She didn\u2019t get very far as Vader held out his hand and Vanessa started gasping for air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI find your lack of faith disturbing,\u201d growled Vader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLET HER GO OR OUR ALLIANCE IS OVER!\u201d I thundered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs is your will,\u201d complied Vader. He released Vanessa. She coughed and spluttered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cVader, it would be in your best interests NOT to choke people that annoy you,\u201d I warned. \u201cYou want my help, reign it in! Whatever beef you have with her is irrelevant. Unless Vanessa wishes to stay, I\u2019m sending her home after the vote.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m not staying a second longer!\u201d snapped Vanessa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTruth be told,\u201d rumbled Grimlock, \u201cDinobots need to go home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI must return as well,\u201d replied Siege.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t know about you guys,\u201d cheered Ben, \u201cbut I\u2019m staying!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNot without me, you are not!\u201d protested Rook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m staying too,\u201d called Gwen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI see no reason to not kick butt and take names,\u201d mused Kevin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m in, too,\u201d declared Max.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cVery well,\u201d I said. I then heard footsteps. \u201cFive minutes, already?\u201d I muttered. \u201cAll right, we\u2019ll start with the Saunders.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Saunders say yes!\u201d called Emily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cArchers?\u201d I asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Archers say yes,\u201d replied Michael.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cKuznetsovs?\u201d I quizzed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe vote is yes,\u201d answered Irina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAkintolas?\u201d I queried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe say yes!\u201d cheered Mr. Akintola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAckermanns?\u201d I gulped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe vote is yes,\u201d reported Mrs. Ackermann.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBabineauxs?\u201d I mumbled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOui, you should be Queen!\u201d called Emmanuel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHaugens?\u201d I asked, hoping for a \u201cno\u201d vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou will make a fine Queen. The vote is yes,\u201d replied Tonje.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cElizondos?\u201d I said weakly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOf course, we say yes!\u201d cheered Mr. Elizondo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAcquas?\u201d I quizzed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cS\u00ec!\u201d called Livia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWilliams?\u201d I mumbled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGod save Queen Megumi!\u201d praised Mr. Williams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cKumars?\u201d I mumbled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYes, of course!\u201d replied Sheela.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLins?\u201d I quizzed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe say yes,\u201d said Mrs. Lin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOkay, my family has the final say,\u201d I said, really hoping for a \u201cno\u201d from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAnd we say yes!\u201d cheered Okaa-san. \u201cYou shall make a fine Queen!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s\u2026decided\u2026then,\u201d I whispered, feeling the weight of the crown, even though I was still wearing my tiara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ll make you a new dress!\u201d cheered Okaa-san.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOkay,\u201d I mumbled, nervously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNo worries, Megumi,\u201d assured Richard. \u201cYou\u2019ve led us this far and haven\u2019t let us down. I feel confident in following you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThank you,\u201d I sighed. \u201cI just worry about that kind of power going to my head.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cJust remember your friends,\u201d reminded Okaa-san. I smiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFriends do keep one grounded, don\u2019t they?\u201d I mused. I was feeling a little more confident about being Queen. \u201cWhen my new dress is finished, we will hold a coronation.\u201d I decreed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGod save the Queen!\u201d cheered Michael.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGod save the Queen!\u201d called everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>When we returned, Vortech met us as he held a female version of his right arm. \u201cAnd, what do you intend to do?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe hand and eye I had obtained from Hell are merely tools to allow me into After Academy,\u201d I explained. \u201cThe arm I requested should serve as a buffer for the power that resides in the school. Power that I intend to use!\u201d We stopped at the Medical Ward with the Rani by the surgery table. \u201cSo, you CAN do it?\u201d I asked her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI mean, yes, I CAN do it,\u201d she replied, \u201cif you\u2019re certain that\u2019s what you want?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLike nothing I\u2019ve ever desired!\u201d I declared, making it clear that there is no going back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThen, prepare for\u2026\u201d said the Rani.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNo anesthetic!\u201d I demanded as I laid down. \u201cI want to bear witness as you upgrade my limbs and eye!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cComing up,\u201d complied the Rani. She got to work on my right arm first. The pain was excruciating, but I managed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cThat was a week ago, Your Highness,\u201d said Emily as she finished. I was reeling from the shock. \u201cThat\u2019s\u2026wow\u2026that\u2019s a lot to take in,\u201d I breathed. 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