Chapter 18: Chapitre XVIII
(by Arcademan, added on 2006-01-03 12:15:16 AEST) [Discussion Topic]
Chapter 18
Billy, Mary, Caitlin and Freddy were now enveloped in a darkness much darker than any night due to the powers of the villainess known as Darkling. Her darkness so deep that it even prevents the magic lightning from penetrating its realm, thus preventing the transformation of the mighty Marvel Family. Then the four heard the voice of their enemy.
"I knew I would catch you off-guard. Now you all stay put while my fellow members of the Monster Society take care of the other heroes." and then silence, leaving the kids to ponder their next move, the whole time hearing the sounds of battle from outside.
"Holy Moley!" exclaimed Billy. "We're in a tight spot..." Then he heard a loud clang, followed by a equally loud thump.
"Sorry about that. I tripped over the bedpan lying on the floor." said Mary. "You're right though, Billy. Even if we feel our ways along the walls and the stairs down, it'd be far too late to help our fellow members of the Squadron of Justice."
There was suddenly a small glow surrounding the hands of Caitlin as she used her magicks to make her somewhat visible. "Her powers are immense. I don't think I can keep this up much longer. If anyone has any ideas, let's hear them."
Billy went silent for a moment, then said "Actually...I think I know a way out of this trap..."
Meanwhile, just outside of the hospital, the heroes and villains were duking it out and though for the first part of the fight, the battle was evenly matched, however as time went on, the advantage slowly went to the favor of the Moster Society. For all of their acrobatic skills and prowness, Mr. Scarlet and his trusty sidekick, Pinky the Whiz-Kid was no match for Ibac. After toying with the duo, Ibac, cursed with the powers of the evil entities, countered their attacks and with a few well-placed punches, was able to knocked them out of the battle.
Elsewhere, Bulletman and Bulletgirl, in their in-flight battle with Mister Atom, were caught off-guard by the blinding flash of light from Chain Lightning. Atom threw a rocket-powered roundhouse that connected with Bulletman that knocked him unconscious. When his wife Bulletgirl went to catch her fallen husband, she was shocked from behind by the archmage. Both heroes fell from the sky into the ground.
Magic bolts of eldritch energy bounced between Ibis the Invincible and Oggar, neither magician gaining the upper hand however the absence of the Marvel Family left the heroes out-numbered. Sneaking onto the shoulder of the turban-clad hero undetected, Mr. Mind quickly spun a silk mask around Ibis. Not being able to speak any commands through the Ibistick, Oggar takes quick advantage and blasts Ibis with a spell, turning him into an ice statue.
The final battle going on was between old adversaries...Captain Nazi and the tag team of Spy-Smasher and Minute Man. During the Second World War, they met countless times so the three knew themselves very well. Despite having superior strength and abilities over the two heroes, Nazi was having a hard time containing them. After intense moments, Minute Man finally fell however thanks to his sacrifice, Spy-Smasher was able to manuever behind the villain and after a quick set of well-placed judo chops to the side of Nazi's neck, was able to stun him. Gasping for breath, Spy-Smasher turned to see Captain Nazi sink to his knees but standing behind him...the rest of the Monster Society of Evil ready to continued the battle.
"Myself against the entire Monster Society...not good at all. Where are you, Captain Marvel?!!"
Back in the hospital room...
"You got the plan, Cait?" asked Billy.
"I believe so, Liam. I'm not sure if I can do it but I'll give it my best shot." On that note, Caitlin focused her mind and pointed both her hands up into the sky. Her hands lit up as a narrow beam of light began to cut through the darkness like a beacon of hope.
"It's not very wide, Billy. Will this work?" asked Mary.
"It doesn't have to be big. If Cait can punch a hole through this cone of darkness, that all we need. Suddenly, Caitlin collapsed, her magicks totally spent however a small patch of light came through the top of the darkness. Without hesitation, Billy and Mary yelled out the wizard's name...
"SHAZAM!!!"
A bright light travels down and strike the two and instantly were transformed into Captain Marvel and Mary Marvel. The transformation also destroyed the darkness that surrounded the hospital and the backlash knocked Darkling across the parking lot of the hospital and into unconsciousness.
Captain Marvel reached out to Caitlin. "Well done. You rest up and keep an eye on Freddy. It's time Mary and I give the Squadron of Justice a hand!" Mary gave Freddy a peck on the cheek. "I'll be back. Promise." and two members of the World's Mightiest Family flew out the window toward the villains. As Caitlin rested on the chair, she noticed Freddy looking with wide eyes toward the door of his room. Since he still couldn't speak, he pointed first to Caitlin, then to the person in the doorway.
Caitlin spoke out. "Oh my goodness...it's..."
To be continued... |
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