91 90. Nebula (Edited)
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Taking the kitten in my arms, I went to the RV that Grandfather took out of the airship last night.
Next to the motorhome itself, Max set up a table where my whole family and the Saturday family were now sitting.
- Thank you. - I said after I sat down in my seat and received a plate of food from Drew and a bowl of milk for the tiger cub.
- I see he is very attached to you. - Max said, looking at the blue tiger cub, who drank milk with pleasure.
- That's her. I think the name Nebula suits her very well. - looking at the blue fur of the tiger cub, I said.
- «Nebula»? Yes, it sounds good. - Zak said.
- Drew, I kept wanting to ask about your sword. Is it some kind of magical artifact? - Gwen asked, finding an excuse to talk about magic.
- Yes, this is the Tibetan Fire Sword. It was given to me by the monks who raised me after the death of my parents. - Drew said and drew her sword from its scabbard.
- And what can he do? - Gwen asked curiously.
- It can absorb sunlight, or any other light, and use this energy to light up. - Drew said and demonstrated this ability. The sword was covered with a fiery whirlwind, and the fireball flew into the sky, exploding in the process.
- So cool! -Ashley said with delight, looking at the burning sword.
- What metal is it made of? - I asked.
- If I'm not mistaken, from Hihiirogane. - Drew thought for a moment.
- Solar metal, huh? Can? - I asked.
- Of course, but what do you want to do? - Drew asked as she handed me the sword.
- Get some rare metal. h I said, and then I turned into an Osmosian and absorbed the Hihiirogane right off the blade.
After making a full cover of orange metal, I put the sword aside and moved away from the table a little, after which I burst into flames like a Human Torch.
- Interesting. - I muttered, looking down at my metal arms that were now on fire.
Apparently, this is a unique property of this metal. It can absorb light and use it to heat itself to high temperatures, literally flaring up like a torch. Pretty useful feature.
After extinguishing my own body, I raised my hands and created two three-kilogram spheres from the purest Hihiirogane.
One of the spheres, I immediately put my inventory for further experiments. The second was compressed into a bead, which I immediately gave to Ashley for her bracelet of unique materials suitable for combat.
- Thank you. - Ashley said with a smile, accepting the bead.
- It was so great! You were on fire like a fire man. - Zak said excitedly.
- Thanks. - I said and returned Drew's sword.
- What a unique use for my sword. ; Drew said awkwardly.
- All right, guys. It's time to get ready. - Max said.
- Is it time for us to part? - Zak asked sadly. Fisk, who was sitting next to him, was also visibly sad. Even the Komodo under the table made an incomprehensible sound, like a sigh of regret.
- Sorry, but it's time for us to continue our journey. In addition, you have to return all the cryptids to their homeland. - I said softly, stroking Nebula's head.
- He's right, Zak. We have our own responsibilities, and besides, we can't bother Max and the others. - Drew said as she patted her son on the head.
- But that doesn't mean we're breaking up forever. We will definitely meet soon. - Doc said, encouraging the children.
- Doc is right, Zak. We'll see you again. Plus, we've already exchanged numbers, and you can call us whenever you want. - I said. Still, I quickly got along with this guy and his whole family.
- Truth? - Kur's reincarnation asked hopefully.
- Yes. - Nodding my head, I said.
***
- Max, are you sure you don't want us to give you a lift? - Doc asked after we had cleaned everything up and were getting ready to leave.
- That is unnecessary. We were just on our way to Niagara Falls; it's not that far from here, and we'll get there on our own. - Max said with a smile.
- Take care of Nebula, Lex. - Drew said, looking at the sleeping tiger cub in my arms.
Of course, Doc wanted to take Nebula and return her Fujian province to China, where she comes from, but Doc failed. He only got a few scratches on his face and an angry little Blue Tiger.
Nebula decided to stay with me, and no one could convince the little cryptid. As a result, now I have a pet that promises to grow into a giant tiger.
It's good that Grandpa doesn't mind it, and I think he's seen things far stranger than a pet tiger. And the girls, who already doted on Nebula, influenced the grandfather's decision, and he couldn't refuse them.
- Of course, she will be fine. I promise. - I said with a smile.
- Hmm ... In general, call us if you need us. - Doc said, looking at the peacefully sleeping tiger cub with a bit of fear.
- You, too, call if you need help or are in danger. I'll be there in the blink of an eye. - I said.
- See you soon. - Doc said and entered the airship.
- Take care of yourself. Especially you, Lex. - Drew said and followed her husband.
- So long, Lex. I'll call you soon. And I'll keep an eye on the Legion. - Zak shouted, waving his arms vigorously.
- Rmmmаmrrmооmm mmаeiоrrmm. (See you. Thanks for finding out about my origins.) - Fisk purred as he jumped into the airship, picking up Zak and Komodo.
- Kza ksha! - The Komodo Dragon hissed, waving its paw. Anyway, he's smart.
- Good people. - Gwen said as she watched the Saturday aircraft take off.
- Yes, although a little odd. - Ashley added.
- The same can be said about us. - I said.
- Meowow! - Nebula supported me.
- Okay, let's go. We're only a short distance from Niagara. - Max said.
- Grandfather, why didn't you ever say that I have a godmother? I didn't even know I was baptized. - Still, I was curious.
- I don't know, Lex. Somehow it happened. The first time, I tried not to mention your parents to not hurt you. And then, you have so carried away by studying the Database of Plumbers and your self-improvement that I didn't have time for it at all. - Max thought for a moment.
- Hmm… - I just uttered, and thought to myself: 'It turns out, is it my fault I didn't find out about this?'
***
We had already passed Cleveland a few hours later, and we had only two hours to go. All this time, we were idling while Grandpa was driving.
I started studying the grimoire of the Spellbinder, Hope's father. Gwen was still raptly reading Bezel's book, and Ashley was suddenly fascinated by my gift and is now taking apart her laptop. It seems that her inner engineer and mechanic woke up in her.
- Lex, look. - Grandpa suddenly called me.
- What's happened? - I asked, putting the book aside as I walked to the front of the bus.
- Look. Familiar guys. - said Grandpa and pointed to a jewelry store where someone was robbed in broad daylight.
It turned out to be our old acquaintances, the Circus Freak Trio, Frightwig, Acid Breath, Thumbskull.
- Looks like they escaped from prison. Which is not surprising, given their capabilities. - I said as I watched the Freaks run away from the crime scene.
- And what are you going to do with them?" Will you turn yourself into the police again? - Max asked, speeding up the bus so we could catch up with the circus trio.
- Actually, I have a better idea. I will try to heal them. - I said, and then turned into an XLR8, ran out of the bus, and quickly knocked out the failed robbers.
After returning all the loot quickly, I turned into the Two-Tails, grabbed all three, and teleported to the Cave.
Once in my laboratory, I turned into a Juryrigg and, using the remnants of Vilgax's army, created three cryogenic chambers, into which I immediately placed the Circus Trio. Before sending them into a coma for an extended period, I took samples of their DNA and sent them to the analyzer.
- [Darling, do you want to turn them into ordinary people?] - Morgana asked.
- Yes, that's the plan. I think this will be an exciting challenge. - With an excited smile, I said. And then I added: - Let me know when the result is ready.
- [As you say.] - Morgana said.
After making sure everything was in order, I returned to the RV.
- Well, how? - Max asked.
- Things are good. So far, I've put them in cryogenic chambers, and I will try to find their mutations and remove them. - I said.
- I hope you can make it. They deserve a chance at everyday life. - grandfather said.
- Yes, I think life beat them up. Well, let's see what comes out of it. I'll go to sleep. Wake me up when we arrive. - I said and went to my bed.
- Okay. - I finally heard and felt a ball of wool lie on my chest.
***
(3rd POV)
*At the same time, in deep space*
It's been more than two weeks since Vilgax's battle with Lex. And only now, Vilgax's subordinates were able to find their Master.
To save his life, Vilgax used an emergency teleporter to return him to his home planet, Vilgaxia.
But, the explosion of the inner core of the «Chimeran Hammer,» arranged by Lex, created interference that disrupted the teleporter. As a result, Vilgax ended up on the outskirts of the universe, in the deepest space.
In order not to die in the cosmic permafrost, Vilgax fell into an artificial coma, and just now, his faithful assistant Psyphon was defrosting his Lord so that he would finally wake up.
; Too long, Psiphon. ,g Vilgax said calmly, opening his eyes when he was finally unfrozen.
- I beg your pardon, sir. It took too long to get to you. - Psiphon said with a deep bow.
- I don't need your excuses. - with anger in his voice, said Vilgax and destroyed the remains of the ice.
- Are we heading for Earth? - Psiphon asked meekly, bowing even lower.
- Not. The boy is too good. In its current state, I can't beat him. I need to get stronger. Much stronger. Also, I need strong allies to distract him. Let's head for Vilgaxia. We are flying home. - said Vilgax, holding the stump of his arm.
- As you wish, sir. - said Psiphon and went to the captain's bridge.
- You can live in peace, for now, Tennyson. But I will return and take revenge on you, and the Omnitrix will eventually be mine. - Vilgax said, practically growling in anger, looking out the ship's porthole.
***
* Earth, Niagara Falls *
At the moment, Lex and his family were on a sightseeing boat right next to the famous waterfall. While Max, Ashley, and Gwen took in the view, Lex looked up at the falls and was practically seething with rage.
- Well, where is that stupid octopus?
Lex was sure that Vilgax would still attack him today because he was well aware of the latter's stubbornness. But, Vilgax did not come and will not come. Not today, not tomorrow, not even this month.
The deprivation of the hand has become a lesson enough for Vilgax, and now he understands that he will not get the Omnitrix just like that.
He got not a 10-year-old boy but an intelligent and skillful opponent. And realizing this perfectly, Vilgax decided to prepare. Next time, he will show up much stronger and have allies. Unfortunately for him, this will not be enough, but this is a story for the future.
