Message #641901

[BlueAnnihilator]

~~Meanwhile, in ??~~

*Kovah returns to the abandoned palace hideout with Reese and Lilia in tow*

Deke: Kovah, you've returned...

Kovah: Yes, and with a few "guests" as well.

Reese/Lilia: ...

Deke: Hmm, I understand Reese...but why the girl? What use could she possibly be to us?

Kovah: More than you know, Deke.

Deke: Hm?

Kovah: As you must know, only Reese can use the key to unseal the monolith. And as such, we'll need the proper...persuasion...method in order to convince him to do so.

Deke: Ah, I see now. You intend to use the girl as a means of ensuring his cooperation with us. A cunning plan, Kovah.

Kovah: Heh, exactly. With the life of his dear friend hanging in the balance, he'll have no choice but do as we tell him. Isn't that right, Reese?

Reese: Mmn...

Kovah: That is...unless you want her to die...

Reese: I...I...

Lilia: Reese...you don't have to do this for me.

Reese: But Lilia...

Lilia: Please, Reese! Just leave me! Get as far away from here as you can!

Reese: ...No! I can't do that!

Lilia: Ah!

Reese: I...I won't leave you here, Lilia. It's because of me that you got captured in the first place. It's my fault that you're here...

Lilia: But...

Reese: And that's why...I won't let anything happen to you! I'll do whatever it takes to keep you safe!

Lilia: Oh Reese...

Kovah: Heh heh, sorry Lilia. But I do believe his mind is made up. Reese...is on my side now.

Lilia: Kovah...you won't get away with this!

Kovah: Oh?

Lilia: That's right! Blue will stop you! You'll see!

Kovah: Blue? Hmph, if you say so.

Lilia: Huh?

Kovah: Even if Blue somehow managed to catch up to us, there's no way that he'd be able to defeat us in his current state. Without the two of you, he's both outnumbered and outmatched.

Lilia: Urgh...

Kovah: It's somewhat endearing how you believe that you and your friends still have a shimmer of hope, but it's time to wake up now. You've lost...and I've won. Deal with it.

Lilia: *under her breath* That's what you think, creep.

Kovah: Come, Deke. Let us go. We still have some preparations to make before our final departure.

Deke: Yes, Kovah.

*Kovah and Deke exit the room, leaving Lilia and Reese alone*

Reese: They're gone...

Lilia: And they actually left the room unguarded! Talk about lucky!

Reese: Huh?

Lilia: Not very smart of them, but hey, their loss is our gain! Let's escape, Reese!

Reese: Ah! Lilia!

*As Lilia tries to run ahead, Reese grabs a hold of her arm and stops her*

Lilia: Ungh! Reese, what are you doing!? Let me go!

Reese: Urgh! No! I can't do that! We have to stay here!

Lilia: Reese, how could you!?

Reese: Huh? What are you talking about?

Lilia: How could you give in to Kovah after everything we've done!?

Reese: But Lilia, it's not...

Lilia: I don't care if it is for me! What you're doing is putting the entire world at risk! Don't you see that!?

Reese: Lilia, I'm not going to help Kovah.

Lilia: What? But you said...

Reese: Ever heard of a thing called lying? You should try it sometime.

Lilia: Uh...*sweatdrop*

Reese: I have no intention of unsealing the monolith for Kovah's gain. I'm just biding our time, until we can find a way to escape from here.

Lilia: Reese...

Reese: The only thing I ask of you, Lilia, is to not be so restless.

Lilia: Huh?

Reese: We're probably going to be Kovah's prisoners for a while, so it'd be in our best interest to just make the best of our current situation until our opporunity arises. Can you do that, Lilia?

Lilia: *nods* Yeah! Sure I'll do it!

Reese: Great! Just you wait and see, Lilia. We'll be out of here and back with Blue and the others in no time!

~~Meanwhile, in Ackland Town~~

*The next morning, Jawo' and Penny awaken and head outside of the mansion. There, they find Blue still standing the same spot as he was last night*

Penny: Uhm, Blue? ...Is that you?

Jawo': Blue...did you stand out here all night...?

Blue: Yeah...I did. I..I just needed some time to think.

Penny: Well...are you okay now?

Blue: I am.

Penny: Phew, well that's a relief. Seeing you in pain like that had me really worried...

Jawo': Yeah, no kidding. I hope I never have to witness that again...

Blue: I'm...I'm sorry for worrying the both of you. But I'm fine now. Really.

Penny: Okay, that's good enough for me! So what's our next plan of action?

Blue: What else? We have to go rescue Lilia and Reese.

Jawo': That's great and all, but how do we do that, Blue? We don't even know where they are!

Blue: Are you sure about that, Jawo'?

Jawo': Huh?

Blue: At this point, there's only one place they could possibly be heading to.

Penny: Blue, what are you getting at, huh?

Blue: It's simple, Penny. The monolith isn't going to hand-deliver itself to Kovah. If he wants it, he's going to have to travel to the place where it's being held.

Penny: And that's the forbidden island, right?

Blue: Exactly.

Jawo': Oh, I see what you're saying now. We may not know where they are now, but we do know where they will be.

Blue: That's right. And all that leaves is for us to follow after them.

Penny: Well then what are we standing around here for!? Let's go save our friends!

*As Penny is about to leave with Blue and Jawo', Mel suddenly comes up from behind and grabs a hold of her arm*

Mel: Not so fast, young lady!

Penny: Ah! Dad!!

Mel: And just where do you think you're going? Hmm?

Penny: I...uhm...I...

Mel: Well?

Penny: I-I can't tell you!

Mel: And why not?

Penny: Because I...I just can't!

Mel: Hmph, I've had just about enough of your games, Penelope. I've been lenient with you and your lolly-gagging in the past, but it's now it's time for you to come back to reality.

Penny: Ungh! *struggles* No! Not now!

Blue: But Mel, Penny is...

Mel: Silence, boy. It's about time that Penelope returned home and continued her studies. She won't be cavorting with you ruffians any longer.

Penny: Ah! No! Not that!

Mel: Don't struggle, Penny! You're only making it harder on yourself.

Jawo': Argh! This is pointless!

Blue: Jawo'?

Jawo': Blue, do something about this, would you!?

Blue: Uhm...like what? *scratches head*

Jawo': Oh, I don't know! Cast a spell or something!

Blue: Er...alright.

*Blue prepares a spell*

Blue: Icicle!

*Blue casts an icicle spell on Mel, coating most of his body in solid ice*

Mel: Urggh! What's the meaning of this!?

Blue: Sorry, Mel, but we don't have time for this right now. Our friends need us.

Jawo': And so does the rest of the world.

Mel: What? The world? What are you talking about?

Penny: Uhm...it's a long story, dad.

Mel: Penelope! Where are you going!?

Penny: I'm going...to save my sister. To bring her back home...

Mel: Your...sister? Prima...you meant to say that...that you've found her!?

Penny: Like I said, dad, it's a long story. But don't worry! We'll take care of it!

Blue: Penny, are you ready to go?

Penny: Yeah, Blue! Let's do it!

*The group begins to make their way out of town*

Mel: Penelope! Wait! Stop!

*Mel struggles to free himself from his icy prison, but instead ends up toppling over to the ground*

Mel: Oof! Hey! Get me out of here!

*no response*

Mel: *grumble* Damn kids...