Dad and I landed in Springfield as arranged. A parade was going through, evidently one of the current president we, thankfully, missed. I was sure Dad was about to throw away his career and assassinate him, even though it wasn\u2019t the one from OUR universe. While I can\u2019t say I\u2019M a big fan of him, I\u2019ve found other methods of resisting him. In any case, we found Homer chasing Bart with Krusty right after him. \u201cDad, please tell me you have a plan!\u201d I whispered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOh, I may have one!\u201d Dad chuckled as he brought out beer and doughnuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAh, a lure!\u201d I guessed. Homer stopped and sniffed. He then followed the smell and saw us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMr. Simpson, we require your help,\u201d Dad reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOh god! Not more aliens!\u201d yelped Homer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNo, not aliens,\u201d I assured him, \u201cbut we\u2019re fighting a creature that wants to rule your world. He wants to do the standard stuff, enslave your women, eat your dogs, ruin life as we know it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat can I do?\u201d asked Homer, not interested. I was trying to come up with an answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis guy also wants to keep all the beer and doughnuts to himself,\u201d replied Dad. That got Homer\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLike I said!\u201d growled Homer. \u201cWhat can I do to help?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFollow us,\u201d replied Dad. \u201cWe\u2019ll fill you in.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I had made it to Sensei Wu\u2019s dojo and entered to see the Ninjago team training with Wu. I politely cleared my throat and got their attention. \u201cPardon me for the interruption,\u201d I said, \u201cbut I have grave news.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou are one of the competitors that interrupted Chen\u2019s tournament,\u201d observed Sensei Wu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCorrect,\u201d I confirmed. \u201cI am Hiroki and I need your help. The creature that was the reason for my being in that tournament, he\u2019s about to unleash his masterplan to cover all universes in darkness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat sounds bad, Sensei,\u201d gulped the Red Ninja, Kai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s our move here?\u201d asked Cole, the Black Ninja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt seems we have no choice,\u201d replied Sensei Wu. He turned to me. \u201cWe shall join you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cExcellent!\u201d I cheered. \u201cThis way!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I was once enemies with Dorothy and now? Here I am, getting her to Vorton. Of course, our meeting went as well as you expected. \u201cYou again?!\u201d yelped the little brat. The Cowardly Lion was hiding behind her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMe again,\u201d I grumbled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat are YOU doing here?\u201d asked the Tin Man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLook, I\u2019m not here to cause trouble, not this time,\u201d I replied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat exactly ARE you here to do?\u201d asked the Scarecrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShe HAS to be lying!\u201d argued Dorothy. Toto was barking at me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWith Vortech attacking? I have no reason to lie,\u201d I countered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cVortech?\u201d asked Dorothy. \u201cYou\u2019re not working with him?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe intends to cause all realities to collapse,\u201d I replied. \u201cI need something to rule. Right now, I…oh grief…I need your help!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cW-w-what\u2019s in it for us?\u201d stammered the Cowardly Lion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWell, what do you lot want?\u201d I asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI want a brain!\u201d said the Scarecrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI need a heart,\u201d responded the Tin Man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI-I-I\u2019d like s-some courage!\u201d gulped the Cowardly Lion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI just want to go back to Kansas,\u201d replied Dorothy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think, with Glinda, I can help you on all counts,\u201d I said. \u201cHelp me beat Vortech, and your hearts\u2019 desires are fulfilled.\u201d They took some time to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAll right,\u201d affirmed Dorothy, \u201cwe\u2019ll help. But, no tricks now!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWouldn\u2019t dream of it, my pretty,\u201d I said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I was back at the gates of Jurassic World, finding Owen Grady and an Asset Containment Unit Trooper arguing. \u201cOh, Sure. You get the tranq rifle and I’m stuck with that stun rod. That’s fair,\u201d griped the ACU Trooper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou snooze, you lose!\u201d laughed Owen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGentlemen,\u201d I called. The two looked towards me. \u201cForgive the intrusion, but I need your help. You recall the last mess in this park? The one with Heather and the flood?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI remember,\u201d replied Owen. \u201cWeren\u2019t you there?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI was,\u201d I confirmed. \u201cI\u2019m here to tell you that the person behind this mess is making his move.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAll right,\u201d said the ACU Trooper, \u201cwho needs poking with a stun rod?\u201d He picked up said tool as Owen unsheathed his knife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWell, that was easier than I expected,\u201d I remarked. \u201cCome with me, please.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I had arrived at the Lion Temple where Laval, Cragger, and Eris were chatting with each other until they saw me. \u201cTonje!\u201d called Laval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGreetings, everyone!\u201d I said as I was hugged on all sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat brings you back to Chima?\u201d asked Cragger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI need your help,\u201d I replied. \u201cVortech is making his move!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat\u2019s not good,\u201d gulped Eris. \u201cHow can we help?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019re gathering on Vorton,\u201d I answered. \u201cWe\u2019ll discuss the plan there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While everyone had gone off, I, Irina, had reminded Megumi about our deal with Deadpool. She remembered and Rusty sent me to his apartment door. I knocked and Deadpool, in only his underpants and mask, leveled a gun at me. \u201cYou better not be selling bibles!\u201d he snapped. \u201cBecause I don\u2019t like books!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDeadpool, I\u2019m here to give a message,\u201d I told the Merc with a Mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAnything to do with Jesus?\u201d he snapped. \u201cBecause I already told you…\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMore like Vortech making his move,\u201d I replied. He then lowered the gun and sighed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe HAD to do it when it was a \u2018No Pants for Wade\u2019 day!\u201d he griped. \u201cI\u2019ll be right out. This dive\u2019s not looking good for company.\u201d He shut the door and went to get changed. I looked at my watch a few times before he came out, fully suited up. \u201cAll right, off to Vorton!\u201d he cheered as he did a ridiculous Power Rangers like pose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I arrived back in Cloud Cuckoo Land and found Benny, Emmett, and Unikitty having another dance-off. I joined in and got cheers. \u201cWyldstyle\u2019s back!\u201d called Unikitty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWelcome back, Lucy!\u201d cheered Emmett.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLucy? Who\u2019s Lucy?\u201d asked Benny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGuys, I need your help,\u201d I said. I gave a cliff notes version of my adventures. \u201cSo, wanna come with?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think we can do a little more world-saving,\u201d replied Emmett.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, no leaving us behind this time?\u201d snarled Unikitty, her colors briefly going fiery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNot this time,\u201d I replied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMind if I help?\u201d asked an Irish voice. Bad Cop then came up to us. \u201cI recently passed my Master Builder\u2019s exam,\u201d he explained. \u201cI want to help you save the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWouldn\u2019t have it any other way!\u201d I cheered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAny second now,\u201d mumbled Master Gamgee as I approached. \u201cYep, any second now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHow about now?\u201d I asked as I revealed myself to the Fellowship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLe abdollen,\u201d (You\u2019re late) joked Legolas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou grey rascal!\u201d called Gimli. \u201cA fine bit of worry you put us through and then you stroll in as if nothing has happened!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhere\u2019s Frodo?\u201d asked Pippin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe\u2019s safe,\u201d I replied, \u201cbut now our quest leads us beyond Middle-Earth, beyond any land known in this world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Ring?\u201d asked Boromir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cUnder guard of the Enemy,\u201d I replied, \u201cbut not enough to sway us. We have a new enemy, Lord Vortech, the one who has brought Sauron down to lesser levels.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf he can bring Sauron down,\u201d guessed Aragorn, \u201che will surely target us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cExactly,\u201d I confirmed, \u201cwhich is why I need you to come with me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I had arrived at the arcade\u2019s basement to see Jake playing a game. I stepped down the stairs and witnessed him use up his last life. \u201cMan, that was fun,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMind if I take a crack at it?\u201d I asked. He whirled around to see me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSure!\u201d he said. He was playing Defender<\/em>. I gave it my best shot but didn\u2019t get the high score. Jake whistled. \u201cThat\u2019s a lot better than my first time around,\u201d he said. \u201cGood work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cGrazie,\u201d I thanked him. \u201cHowever, this isn\u2019t a social call. My friends and I, we need your assistance. Everything, everywhere, is at risk.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFinal boss making his move?\u201d asked Jake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBingo,\u201d I confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOne minute, I learned a new power to allow us to get help,\u201d replied Jake. He then opened a purple pixel portal to let the rocket from Defender<\/em> out. \u201cWe\u2019re fighting a new boss monster,\u201d Jake said to the rocket. \u201cWanna join?\u201d The rocket did a flip. \u201cAll right!\u201d cheered Jake. He turned to me. \u201cThat\u2019s his way of saying \u2018yes\u2019,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMolto bene,\u201d (Very well) I said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I arrived at the Watch Tower, the Titans and other League members, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Supergirl, Superman, Aquaman, and the Flash, were already there, as well as the guy who raised me! \u201cAlfred, what are you doing here?!\u201d I yelped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt was Mr. Kent\u2019s idea that I be informed of your battles with that brute, Vortech,\u201d explained Alfred. \u201cI do apologize if I have intruded into any of your brooding areas.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSarcasm as usual?\u201d I quizzed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMild teasing, at best,\u201d elaborated Alfred. \u201cI\u2019m being unusually chatty as I have not seen you in some time and have been fraught with worry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou have an honorable father-figure,\u201d commented Wonder Woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI hope I make it obvious that I value him and his advice,\u201d I remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cEvery day, Master Bruce,\u201d assured Alfred. \u201cYou don\u2019t mind if I join you as part of the support staff on this venture?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cVorton would actually be the safest place for you right now,\u201d I said. \u201cVortech\u2019s making his move.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThen, by Hera, let us end his reign of terror!\u201d cheered Wonder Woman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I was in Hill Valley, 1985, when I saw the Time Machine arrive. An elder Doc and Marty stepped out of the DeLorean and looked around. \u201cMan, I\u2019m getting nostalgic!\u201d remarked Marty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThat Flux Capacitor should be around here somewhere!\u201d called Doc, not paying attention to what Marty said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cExcuse me!\u201d I called. The two men looked at me. \u201cLooking for a Flux Capacitor?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou know where one is?!\u201d yelped Doc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cJust follow me and I\u2019ll tell you what\u2019s going on along the way,\u201d I responded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cDoc, who is this guy?\u201d asked Marty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cName\u2019s Josh, Vortex Rider,\u201d I explained. \u201cLet me tell you two a tale.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Mystery Machine had broken down on the side of the road when I arrived. They hadn\u2019t seen me before, so I had to be tactful. \u201cLike, of all the times for us to break down!\u201d wailed Shaggy. \u201cNow the Flaming Scarecrow\u2019s gonna hunt us down!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFlaming Scarecrow!\u201d shuddered Scooby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere\u2019s no such thing as a living scarecrow that can shoot fire from its head!\u201d argued Velma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAfter all the things we\u2019ve witnessed, you still wanna say that?!\u201d countered Shaggy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cExcuse me!\u201d I called. Scooby leapt into Shaggy\u2019s arms at the sound of my voice. \u201c…Sorry,\u201d I mumbled as everyone turned to me. \u201cForgive me for interrupting, but I need your help. See, I\u2019m from a universe where your adventures are fiction and I\u2019m a huge fan of yours. Regretfully, though, I\u2019m not here for your autograph, I need your help to take down a man by the name of Vortech.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSee?\u201d Velma said to Shaggy. \u201cThis guy knows what monsters really are.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou\u2019d think twice if you saw Vortech,\u201d I replied. \u201cIn any event, I need allies. Would you like to come?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cUh uh!\u201d grumbled Scooby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cCome on, Scooby!\u201d protested Daphne. \u201cHe needs our help!\u201d Scooby still said no.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWould you do it for a Scooby snack?\u201d asked Velma. Scooby was tempted, but still said no.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTwo Scooby snacks?\u201d asked Fred. Tempted a little further, but still no.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThree Scooby snacks?\u201d I asked. That did it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYeah, yeah, yeah!\u201d responded Scooby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cExcellent! Follow me!\u201d I called.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of all the places I had to land in, why was it GLaDOS\u2019 chamber?! \u201cYou came back,\u201d said the aforementioned a.i, now back in her usual state. \u201cHave you missed me?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere\u2019s no easy way to say it,\u201d I said. \u201cMy friends and I…we need your help.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHelp?\u201d asked GLaDOS. \u201cHa. Ha. Ha. Tell it to my morality core.\u201d She indicated a hole in the wall that held a core with a red eye. \u201cOh, that\u2019s right, it was removed and replaced with an amorality core instead, which will make what I am about to do to you so much easier.\u201d She summoned turrets and they targeted me! I ducked and weaved around the bullets all the way to the amorality core, replacing it with a core with a purple eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI guess I\u2019ll be seeing a nicer side of you from now on!\u201d I cheered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAnd that is because you are a fool,\u201d snarled GLaDOS. \u201cA rose obsessed, overweight fool with stupid hair.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhat?!\u201d I said. \u201cHEY!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe morality core merely restrains my physical actions,\u201d explained GLaDOS, \u201cnot my thoughts. Take it out. It\u2019s unbearable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOnly if you help me and my friends,\u201d I snarled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c…Very well,\u201d grumbled GLaDOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I had arrived at Godzilla\u2019s usual hangout, now that he was a Kaiju-man. He blinked when he saw me. \u201cWhat are you doing back here?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTrouble\u2019s after us,\u201d I explained. \u201cYou remember Heather?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhat about her?\u201d asked the Monster King.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe guy who gave her the knowledge to travel dimensions,\u201d I elaborated, \u201cis after us. He\u2019s probably going to be a giant. Wanna bring a Kaiju Riser and help me fight him?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019m wearing my Kaiju Riser right now,\u201d explained Godzilla as he showed me his watch. \u201cFill me in.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cRusty, I need a ride back,\u201d I said into the comms. \u201cI have Godzilla with me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cExcellent!\u201d cheered Rusty on the other end. \u201cThe others are successful in their missions. 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