{"id":6333,"date":"2022-05-02T16:49:20","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T20:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samueljvinton.com\/wordpress\/?p=6333"},"modified":"2022-05-02T16:49:20","modified_gmt":"2022-05-02T20:49:20","slug":"chapter-22-rumbling-the-disc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samueljvinton.com\/wordpress\/chapter-22-rumbling-the-disc\/","title":{"rendered":"Chapter 22: Rumbling the Disc"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Weaver was twirling out of the way of Royal and Herald O\u2019s attacks. \u201cStop prancing around!\u201d snarled Herald O.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs your wish,\u201d replied Weaver. He turned a dial on his belt\u2019s spinnerets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cONINI SABER!\u201d announced the belt. A sword modeled after a snake then appeared in his hand and he struck back. His swings cracked the eye of Herald O\u2019s helmet and one could see her normal eye inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAt the risk of sounding like the Riddler,\u201d remarked Weaver, \u201cquestion: what kind of materials make up that suit? Answer: flimsy ones.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNot that much of a hinderance!\u201d remarked Herald O. Her eye then glowed green before firing a green energy beam. It knocked Weaver onto his rear. Royal looked at Herald O in surprise. \u201c\u2026What?\u201d asked Herald O.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI thought you weren\u2019t all that keen on using Tameranean abilities,\u201d recalled Royal. \u201cYou called them, and I quote, \u2018a cheap way to win a fight\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDesperate times and all that. Besides, it doesn\u2019t mean I fully hate Dad\u2019s side of the family.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMMOBORO BLASTER!\u201d called Weaver\u2019s belt. His sword was replaced with a gun that looked like a gourd with a long neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019ll talk about it later!\u201d said Royal as she and Herald O went on the defensive. Royal summoned her gunsword and converted it to rifle mode while Herald O flung green energy blasts at Weaver. Weaver shot at the energy blasts and twirled out of the way of Royal\u2019s shots. Royal was about to take up a new position when a voice halted her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFINISH SWOOP!\u201d it said. Rogue then came at her with his Rider Kick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cRIDER ROGUE KICK!\u201d he announced. The kick struck Royal and sent her flying. She landed hard and groaned as she picked herself up. \u201cHere we are again!\u201d chuckled Rogue. \u201cFace to face once more! I\u2019ve learned a few tricks since our last encounter. Wonder if you\u2019re any different! DAI SUPER CHARGE!\u201d Rogue\u2019s armor adopted a purple and black color scheme and bulked up, temporarily becoming Kamen Rider Proto-Rift, then it exploded off of him to reveal his new form as Kamen Rider Rift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat\u2019s not new!\u201d snapped Royal. \u201cI can do it better! DAI SUPER CHARGE!\u201d Royal\u2019s armor changed to a white and gold color scheme and bulked up as Rift\u2019s did, briefly making her Kamen Rider Proto-Vortex, then her armor exploded off of her to reveal her final form of Kamen Rider Vortex. During the transition from Proto-Vortex to Vortex, Rift summoned his weapon and swung it down at her in sword mode. Vortex quickly summoned her weapon and blocked Rift\u2019s swing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019ve been dreaming up new ways to break you, musume-san, since I can\u2019t kill you!\u201d snarled Rift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI thought we already established,\u201d replied Vortex, \u201cthat I\u2019m not an Adachi girl anymore! I\u2019m a Hishikawa! Don\u2019t you and Igura already have one?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHana\u2019s quite the improvement over you, yes. That doesn\u2019t mean there\u2019s no place for you at her side! Perhaps a new doll for her to model her new dresses?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m DEFINITELY not seeing her, then!\u201d Rift then shoved Vortex off the edge of the Rumble-Disc. She caught herself in time, then saw Rift raise his sword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWatch your pinkies!\u201d he laughed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou see?!\u201d laughed Nemesis as he pointed out Rift and Vortex while they dueled. \u201cWe\u2019re like that, Optimus! I\u2019m the Hiro to your Megumi! The Dr. Borg to your Arsha! The Lord Vyce to your Linkara! The Ares to your Wonder Woman! The Frieza to your Goku! The Joker to your Batman! I am your greatest enemy! I am\u2026I am\u2026I am, Greenie, why the Hell are you laughing?!\u201d Glyph finally stopped laughing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou?!\u201d she said. \u201cWhat a joke!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c\u2026I wasn\u2019t being funny,\u201d grunted Nemesis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo, you were! You\u2019re Optimus\u2019 greatest enemy? I know of greater from the history books alone! Starscream, Abraham Tower, Eggman, the Metarex, Zarak, Unicron, Primus, their combined form as Primacron, Vortech, Shockwave, they were greater enemies than you!\u201d At this point, Nemesis was getting angry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cStarscream?! Greater than me?! Liar!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s the truth! And even then, the people I just listed pale in comparison to his REAL greatest enemy! He may have made peace with him now, but Megatron was the greatest threat to the Autobots AND our universe!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWRONG! I AM!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo, Megatron was! Let\u2019s compare Optimus to Superman for a minute!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019m flattered, but I\u2019m hardly him,\u201d remarked Optimus. Glyph continued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou know who Superman\u2019s greatest enemy is? It\u2019s not Darkseid! It\u2019s not Bizarro! It\u2019s not Brainiac! It\u2019s not Zod or Mxyzptlk or Metallo or Lobo! It\u2019s Lex Luthor! What powers does Lex Luthor have? His genius intellect and ability to acquire resources to get ahead in the world! Those are his weapons against someone as god-like as Superman! Superman could easily crush Luthor into powder, but he doesn\u2019t for a reason! Luthor knows that if Superman ever broke, a frail man compared to the average Kryptonian, it would send Superman down a dark path and he\u2019d never come back from it! Luthor would have won! If Superman flattened Darkseid, then it would mean that Superman reached a new limit and Luthor is always eager to see Superman\u2019s limits, unlike Darkseid who always made ridiculous assumptions on Superman\u2019s power as you did with Optimus\u2019!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat was Unicron who underestimated his power, not me!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNo, you fell into the same trap as any god-like being when put in front of mortals,\u201d replied Optimus. \u201cYou didn\u2019t underestimate my physical power, but you DID underestimate my intellectual prowess. You thought I would just try to power through your Anarchy Beryl super form and didn\u2019t think that I would still outsmart you. That\u2019s what prompted me to throw you onto a heap of Korlonium crystals and it looks like your time in Hell never taught you that. If Megatron were in your position, he\u2019d actually adapt his fighting style as Luthor does whenever Superman beats him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou see?!\u201d exclaimed Glyph. \u201cYou\u2019re nothing more than Steppenwolf and Megatron was the Lex Luthor to Uncle Optimus\u2019 Superman! You! Are! Not! Prime\u2019s! Arch! Enemy!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMALFUNCTIONING GLITCH!\u201d roared Nemesis. He grabbed Optimus by the head and slammed him onto the Rumble-Disc\u2019s hull, then he clotheslined Arcee and Sky Runner as he bum-rushed at Glyph, then he knocked her onto her back and wrapped his fingers around her neck. \u201cYou guys need fresh air to keep your Spark burning, if I recall!\u201d he taunted. Glyph\u2019s onboard computer was flashing all kinds of warnings as her Spark trembled from lack of air. \u201cGo on! Mock me and laugh! You miserable little glitch! LAUGH!\u201d Glyph was gasping for air now. \u201cI can\u2019t HEAR you!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c\u2026Ha, ha, HA!\u201d Glyph summoned what strength she had and punched her fist into Nemesis\u2019 chest canopy. She grabbed the organic pilot inside and tossed him out, sending the cybernetic evil version of Tails right into Weaver as he opened the Tome and was about to narrate Herald O\u2019s demise. The Tome fell from the Rumble-Disc, then vanished in a blue light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c\u2026A setback,\u201d grunted Weaver. He then returned his gaze to Herald O. \u201cBut not enough to save you. In fact, not enough to save Bellwood!\u201d He then made a call. \u201cCrew, status. \u2026Wait\u2026what was that name you mentioned? \u2026No, the one before Batman. \u2026WONDER WOMAN?! \u2026WHERE?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat are you doing?\u201d asked Rift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWHAT ARE <em>YOU<\/em> DOING?!\u201d replied Weaver. \u201cWHO\u2019S PROTECTING THE ENGINE ROOM FROM WONDER WOMAN\u2019S LASSO?!\u201d Rift\u2019s eyes then widened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWonder Woman?! Here?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIn the Engine Room!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cShouldn\u2019t she be in her home universe, waiting for Batman?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cShe, Batman, and their daughter are in the Engine Room right now!\u201d Rift then glared at Vortex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou!\u201d he said. Vortex then swung her legs up and into Rift\u2019s face before regaining her footing on the hull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTo be fair, I was trying to get just the Batsuit,\u201d she said, \u201cbut the Locate Keystone gave me the Batmobile with Alfred, Robin, and Wonder Woman inside as well as a spare Batsuit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCan\u2019t Dr. Borg handle Wonder Woman?\u201d called Nemesis. \u201cI mean, she just has a rope.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat rope is the Lasso of Truth, you idiot!\u201d replied Weaver. \u201cInside! Now! Both of you! Engine Room! Double time!\u201d The three villains then dashed into the ship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAfter them!\u201d called Vortex. The Autobots ripped open the hatch and made it bigger so everyone could get in. Vortex then called Batman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBatman, be advised!\u201d said Vortex over the comms. \u201cAuthor\u2019s headed your way and is ready to destroy your wife\u2019s lasso!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cUnderstood,\u201d replied Batman. He knocked a Lord out. \u201cArsha, look out! Wonder Woman, Robin, restrain Dr. Borg!\u201d Arsha cartwheeled out of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhat are you-?\u201d Dr. Borg\u2019s question was interrupted as Wonder Woman threw her Lasso around Dr. Borg and Robin slammed her against a console.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cArsha, Life, you might wanna ask her your questions now!\u201d advised Wonder Woman. Arsha then got up in Dr. Borg\u2019s face as Life stood by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHow do we stop this thing from spreading the Dark Energon gas?\u201d she asked. The rope glowed and Dr. Borg spoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe only way to stop the gas is to introduce a counteragent gas to make it a useless liquid. Only a Gasturian can emit the counteragent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cGasturian?\u201d Life then snapped her fingers. \u201cGutrot!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWho?\u201d asked Robin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s one of Ben\u2019s aliens,\u201d explained Life. \u201cThough he\u2019d probably be more successful if the chemical formula of the Dark Energon gas were up. Doctor, how much security surrounds the formula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOnly a vocal numeric password we stole from Batman, he uses it to detain prisoners.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBatman, we need your password,\u201d said Wonder Woman. The Lords were already dispatched, so Batman got to a computer console, found the file, and activated a microphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNine-one-nine-three-nine,\u201d he said. The file then opened and displayed the chemical formula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs for you\u2026\u201d hissed Arsha. She then slammed her fist into Dr. Borg\u2019s face, knocking her out. Life then called Ben\u2019s Phury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAgent Phury, we need Gutrot here!\u201d she said. \u201cCan Ben pull out of the fight?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat might be a challenge, but not impossible,\u201d replied Phury. \u201cWe\u2019ll meet you in the Engine Room.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cRoger that,\u201d answered Life. The call ended and Phury punched a Lord away. \u201cBen! We gotta get to the Engine Room!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING, PHURY, FIRST APPOPLEXIAN PLUMBER AND RATH\u2019S GIRLFRIEND! RATH IS A LITTLE BUSY TEACHING YOUR EVIL TWIN HOW TO EAT HER MANNERS OF SHORTS!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBEN! ENGINE ROOM! NOW!\u201d Rath backed off a bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c\u2026Yes, Dear,\u201d he mumbled. The two Appoplexians then took off, leaving Sora and Rosadera to hold Spectrum and Ex off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat\u2019s right!\u201d laughed Ex. \u201cRun along! We don\u2019t need to finish you!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNow, as for you two!\u201d snarled Spectrum.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Weaver was twirling out of the way of Royal and Herald O\u2019s attacks. \u201cStop prancing around!\u201d snarled Herald O. \u201cAs your wish,\u201d replied Weaver. 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