For the first time in ages the U.S.S. Valkyrie neared it’s home base, the planet Earth, for a long awaited refit. On the bridge a very relieved Captain James Watt sat in his chair as his ship docked with the McKinley Repair Station. Next to Watt Commander Pendragon smiled.
“It’ll be good to get some shore leave.” he said. “It’s been a while.”
“It certainly will number one.” said Watt.
Then Amarus noticed something on his panel.
“Captain, I’m receiving a communication from Starfleet Security. Admiral McCarthy is ready to beam aboard.”
Watt sighed and got to his feet.
“You have the bridge Commander. Mr. Amarus, you’re with me.”
Watt and Amarus soon stood in Transporter Room Three. Watt then gave the order for the transporter beam to be energised. Seconds later a rather stern-looking man dressed in the uniform of a Starfleet admiral beamed aboard. The man was Admiral Joseph McCarthy, the head of Starfleet Security.
Wednesday, December 28, 1994
Tuesday, December 20, 1994
The Best of Both Worlds - Chapter Four
“We should conclude our research here and return.” said Magus. “I definitely think something is wrong.”
“Can you tell what yet?” asked Reid.
“No, but I get a feeling we will find out when we return.
Reid reached into his pocket and activate his transporter device.
“The beam should be active in the alley we arrived in.” he said. “We’d better hurry.”
“Can you tell what yet?” asked Reid.
“No, but I get a feeling we will find out when we return.
Reid reached into his pocket and activate his transporter device.
“The beam should be active in the alley we arrived in.” he said. “We’d better hurry.”
The Best of Both Worlds - Chapter Three
The jet flew high over the countryside, circling many times. Inside Watt checked the instruments.
“The energy reading is directly below us. I’ve never seen power like this before.”
“I see it.” said Cabal. “We will land in the adjoining field.”
Kurgen landed the aircraft, and soon they were standing in front of the strange energy.
“What is it?” asked Ant.
Before anyone could reply the energy began to change. A few seconds later a slightly hazy image began to appear.
“What is that?” asked Mordred. “It looks like London.”
Cabal closed his eyes and began to concentrate. A few seconds later his eyes were open.
“It is what I have been looking for.” he said. “This, my friends, is the gateway to another world.”
“Are you sure?” asked Kurgen. “It looks just like London.”
“That is because it is what you would call a parallel world, much like our own. I believe it is there we will find the challenge we need.”
“Are you saying we should go through that thing?” asked Ant. “You’re bloody mad!”
Cabal turned and stared coldly at the size-changer.
“You are either with me or against me. We enter the portal.”
Cabal then stepped forward and stepping into the portal. He was soon followed by Kurgen, Watt, Mordred and Ant. A few seconds later they were gone from their world.
The Best of Both Worlds - Chapter Two
Yetta was up early the next day. She made her way downstairs expecting to see devastation all around. As she entered the meeting room she closed her eyes. Then she thought she heard music. It was a full orchestra playing. She opened her eyes. The room was spotless. She then made her way through to the living quarters.
There she found the source of the music. Magus had hired the Royal Philharmonic to play at the wedding later that day, and he had them playing “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” as he conducted. What really took her breath away was the vast array of cleaning implements all doing their own work. She embraced Magus fervently and then kissed him. Magus disentangled himself.
“Mrs. Goldberg, please remember yourself.” he said jokingly. “I’m old enough to be a very distant ancestor!”
At that moment Teddy entered.
“How much did you finally have to drink?” he said disapprovingly.
Magus looked down at him.
“Not enough to get drunk. I haven’t been drunk since 1492 when I discovered America.”
“That was Columbus Doctor.” said Yetta.
“No, he got there a week after me.” replied Magus. “But I let him have the credit.”
“If I were you I’d go to the kitchen and see Captain Watt.” said Teddy. “He’s suffering from last night.”
Magus soon entered the kitchen to see Watt clasping his head. Magus smiled.
“I have been shot down over Kuwait, been toe to toe with Smasher and Woodwose, and felt the full force of Darkmagus’ power, but that is nothing to compared to the pain I am feeling now!”
“Maybe you should try my cure for hangovers.”
Magus opened his hand and waved his other hand over it. A glass of clear liquid appeared from out of nowhere. He handed it to Watt.
“A concoction I last used hundreds of years ago. I think Connor McCloud was the last one I tried it on. It worked quite well.”
Watt drank the drink. A few seconds later he perked up a bit.
“That feels a lot better. Thanks Phineas.”
Yetta then entered the kitchen.
“No breakfast for me today Yetta. I’d better get ready.”
Yetta looked surprised.
“You cured his hangover? What did you give him?”
“Water.”
“Water? But water isn’t a cure for hangovers.”
“I know. I merely planted the suggestion into his mind making him think the glass of water could cure his hangover. It worked quite well.”
There she found the source of the music. Magus had hired the Royal Philharmonic to play at the wedding later that day, and he had them playing “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” as he conducted. What really took her breath away was the vast array of cleaning implements all doing their own work. She embraced Magus fervently and then kissed him. Magus disentangled himself.
“Mrs. Goldberg, please remember yourself.” he said jokingly. “I’m old enough to be a very distant ancestor!”
At that moment Teddy entered.
“How much did you finally have to drink?” he said disapprovingly.
Magus looked down at him.
“Not enough to get drunk. I haven’t been drunk since 1492 when I discovered America.”
“That was Columbus Doctor.” said Yetta.
“No, he got there a week after me.” replied Magus. “But I let him have the credit.”
“If I were you I’d go to the kitchen and see Captain Watt.” said Teddy. “He’s suffering from last night.”
Magus soon entered the kitchen to see Watt clasping his head. Magus smiled.
“I have been shot down over Kuwait, been toe to toe with Smasher and Woodwose, and felt the full force of Darkmagus’ power, but that is nothing to compared to the pain I am feeling now!”
“Maybe you should try my cure for hangovers.”
Magus opened his hand and waved his other hand over it. A glass of clear liquid appeared from out of nowhere. He handed it to Watt.
“A concoction I last used hundreds of years ago. I think Connor McCloud was the last one I tried it on. It worked quite well.”
Watt drank the drink. A few seconds later he perked up a bit.
“That feels a lot better. Thanks Phineas.”
Yetta then entered the kitchen.
“No breakfast for me today Yetta. I’d better get ready.”
Yetta looked surprised.
“You cured his hangover? What did you give him?”
“Water.”
“Water? But water isn’t a cure for hangovers.”
“I know. I merely planted the suggestion into his mind making him think the glass of water could cure his hangover. It worked quite well.”
The Best of Both Worlds - Chapter One
A small funeral service was taking place in Highgate Cemetery. The service was being conducted by the holy man Godbold. Also present were Paul Solo and his nephew, Steven, James Watt, Katrina Velichev, Arthur Pendragon and Phineas Magus. The funeral was for their friend James Solo, Star Man, who had died during the New Age campaign.
“Man that is born of woman hath but a short time to live.” said Godbold.
No one at the service was listening to Godbold. Each were deep in thought, thinking about their list friend and comrade, each had their own thoughts.
The service finished a short time later. The two Solos went up to Godbold.
“Thank you.” said Steven. “My father would have been proud of this service.”
“It’s the least I could do.” Godbold replied. “Even though I didn’t know your father long I came to respect him.”
Slowly Watt and Katrina walked towards the car that was waiting for them. “It doesn’t seem right somehow.” said Watt. “Phineas told me this would happen, but it seems that now I’m immortal I’ll be losing a lot of friends.”
Magus soon caught up with them.
“Good, I wanted to speak with you.” said Watt. “Kate and I have talked it over and we think we should postpone the wedding. It’s not in good taste to get married shortly after we’ve attended two funerals.”
Watt did not realise that young Steven had overheard them. He suddenly went rushing after him.
“Mister Watt, wait!”
They turned round as Steven ran towards them.
“I overheard what you said about the wedding. Postponing it would have been the last thing my father would have wanted.”
They were soon joined by Paul Solo.
“Steve’s right.” he said. “I think you should go ahead. You’ve been planning this day for months now.”
“If you’re sure.” said Watt. “What do you think Phineas?”
“The decision is not mine to make.” said Magus.
Watt looked at Katrina.
“We should go ahead. It’s what everyone wants.”
“Man that is born of woman hath but a short time to live.” said Godbold.
No one at the service was listening to Godbold. Each were deep in thought, thinking about their list friend and comrade, each had their own thoughts.
The service finished a short time later. The two Solos went up to Godbold.
“Thank you.” said Steven. “My father would have been proud of this service.”
“It’s the least I could do.” Godbold replied. “Even though I didn’t know your father long I came to respect him.”
Slowly Watt and Katrina walked towards the car that was waiting for them. “It doesn’t seem right somehow.” said Watt. “Phineas told me this would happen, but it seems that now I’m immortal I’ll be losing a lot of friends.”
Magus soon caught up with them.
“Good, I wanted to speak with you.” said Watt. “Kate and I have talked it over and we think we should postpone the wedding. It’s not in good taste to get married shortly after we’ve attended two funerals.”
Watt did not realise that young Steven had overheard them. He suddenly went rushing after him.
“Mister Watt, wait!”
They turned round as Steven ran towards them.
“I overheard what you said about the wedding. Postponing it would have been the last thing my father would have wanted.”
They were soon joined by Paul Solo.
“Steve’s right.” he said. “I think you should go ahead. You’ve been planning this day for months now.”
“If you’re sure.” said Watt. “What do you think Phineas?”
“The decision is not mine to make.” said Magus.
Watt looked at Katrina.
“We should go ahead. It’s what everyone wants.”
Friday, December 02, 1994
The Passing of The New Age - Chapter Four
The Valkyrie crew were pushing the engines to the limit and beyond in pursuit of the stolen shuttle. In the conference room Watt sat with Magus to his right and Pendragon to his left. Watt had some questions that needed answering.
“How long have you known about Hogan’s connection to Darkmagus?” Watt asked.
“I suspected something when he first came aboard.” Magus replied.
“Then why the hell didn’t you say something?” snapped Pendragon. “I’ve heard all the old stories about Darkmagus. If they’re true we could be headed towards a full-scale war here.”
“They are all true, Commander, but there is something that you don’t know about. I believe Tompkins is safe, and he will be back with us when we reach the Procyn system.”
“Why there?” asked Watt.
“Because Darkmagus is there.”
“How long have you known about Hogan’s connection to Darkmagus?” Watt asked.
“I suspected something when he first came aboard.” Magus replied.
“Then why the hell didn’t you say something?” snapped Pendragon. “I’ve heard all the old stories about Darkmagus. If they’re true we could be headed towards a full-scale war here.”
“They are all true, Commander, but there is something that you don’t know about. I believe Tompkins is safe, and he will be back with us when we reach the Procyn system.”
“Why there?” asked Watt.
“Because Darkmagus is there.”
The Passing of the New Age - Chapter Three
Early the next morning Singh carried out a full examination of Hogan. The doctor seemed very happy.
“Mr. Hogan, I am proud to announce that you are in perfect health, for someone of your age anyway.”
“Does that mean I can leave sickbay?”
“It certainly does. I see no reason for you to remain if you’re healthy.”
Singh activate his communicator.
“Singh to Watt. Captain, our patient is fit and well and ready to leave sickbay.”
Watt, who was on the bridge, responded.
“Understood Doctor.”
Watt turned to Tompkins at the helm.
“Mister Tompkins, please show our guest to his quarters.”
A few minutes later Tompkins arrived in sickbay. He saw Hogan sitting on the examination table.
“Good morning Mister Hogan. I’m Lieutenant Mark Tompkins. I’m here to show you to your quarters.”
Upon hearing Tompkins’ name he perked up a bit.
“Tompkins? Very pleased to meet you.”
Tompkins showed Hogan out of sickbay. They made their way to the living quarters.
“It certainly is a remarkable ship you have here Lieutenant.”
“Please, call me Mark.”
“Well, Mark, tell me something of your ship.”
“The Valkyrie is a Wagner-class starship, currently the only one of it’s class in service. It was commissioned ten years ago. Her first commander was Captain Connor McCloud. Captain Watt was first officer then, and was promoted when Captain McCloud was promoted to Admiral.”
“Why does the name Connor McCloud sound familiar?”
“Probably because he is an Immortal, born eight hundred years ago, give or take a year or so.”
They stopped when they came to a door.
“Here we are.”
They entered the guest quarters. Hogan looked around. Tompkins walked over to the replicator.
“This is the food replicator. It will provide any food or drink you want.”
After gazing around Hogan looked at Tompkins.
“Would it be possible to take a tour of this ship?”
“I would have to ask the Captain first, but I don’t see why not. If you wish to contact me press this button on the panel.”
Tompkins soon left the quarters. Hogan seemed very happy at his surroundings.
The Passing Of The New Age - Chapter Two
Watt was soon joined by Trospheo in the corridor, and they entered sickbay together. The first thing they saw was the stranger sitting up on the examination table drinking a glass of water. Before they could approach him they themselves were approached by Singh.
“How is he?” Watt asked.
“In perfect health, and very hungry.” Singh replied. “I didn’t tell him anything about his current situation. I thought it best to wait for you.”
“Very well Doctor.”
Watt then walked over to the stranger, extending his hand as a token of friendship.
“Hello, I’m Captain James Watt.”
The stranger seemed very interested when he heard Watt’s name.
“Hello. Are you THE James Watt?”
“It depends on which one of us you mean.” said Watt. “Tell me, how did you come to be on that space vessel?”
“To be perfectly honest Captain I don’t have any idea. All I know is that I was on my way back to Earth.”
“Can you remember your name?”
“That I can. Terrence Hogan.”
“What was the year you made your journey in?”
“Seems an odd question. It was 2000. Why did you ask that?”
Watt began to rub his chin.
“There’s no other way to tell you Mister Hogan, but I’m afraid you’ve been in hibernation for three hundred and seventy years.”
Upon hearing this new Hogan dropped his glass of water.
“Are you sure?”
“By the old calendar this is 2370.” said Watt. “I’ll let you rest now. If you want to talk to anyone Counsellor Trospheo will be happy to help you.”
Watt left sickbay a few minutes later. He bumped into Magus in the corridor.
“How is our patient?” Magus asked.
“Awake and somewhat confused.” Watt replied. “It seems that his sleeper ship was returning to Earth in the year 2000.”
“Odd. I don’t remember any space missions returning to Earth in that year.”
“Perhaps you can work with Lom and Sutek in examining that ship.
“I’ll help them study the information when they bring it back, but I’d also like to keep an eye on our guest. I have a rather strange feeling about him.”
“How is he?” Watt asked.
“In perfect health, and very hungry.” Singh replied. “I didn’t tell him anything about his current situation. I thought it best to wait for you.”
“Very well Doctor.”
Watt then walked over to the stranger, extending his hand as a token of friendship.
“Hello, I’m Captain James Watt.”
The stranger seemed very interested when he heard Watt’s name.
“Hello. Are you THE James Watt?”
“It depends on which one of us you mean.” said Watt. “Tell me, how did you come to be on that space vessel?”
“To be perfectly honest Captain I don’t have any idea. All I know is that I was on my way back to Earth.”
“Can you remember your name?”
“That I can. Terrence Hogan.”
“What was the year you made your journey in?”
“Seems an odd question. It was 2000. Why did you ask that?”
Watt began to rub his chin.
“There’s no other way to tell you Mister Hogan, but I’m afraid you’ve been in hibernation for three hundred and seventy years.”
Upon hearing this new Hogan dropped his glass of water.
“Are you sure?”
“By the old calendar this is 2370.” said Watt. “I’ll let you rest now. If you want to talk to anyone Counsellor Trospheo will be happy to help you.”
Watt left sickbay a few minutes later. He bumped into Magus in the corridor.
“How is our patient?” Magus asked.
“Awake and somewhat confused.” Watt replied. “It seems that his sleeper ship was returning to Earth in the year 2000.”
“Odd. I don’t remember any space missions returning to Earth in that year.”
“Perhaps you can work with Lom and Sutek in examining that ship.
“I’ll help them study the information when they bring it back, but I’d also like to keep an eye on our guest. I have a rather strange feeling about him.”
The Passing Of The New Age - Chapter One
It was a lovely day at the Oval. The occasion was a very special match between an England eleven and a Rest of the World eleven. The England eleven were currently batting. Standing at the slips were Don Bradman, Viv Richards and Allan Border. Behind the stumps was the great West Indian Jeff Dujon, and about to start his run-up was the great Pakistani leg spinner Abdul Qadir, who was about to bowl from the pavilion end.
The England opening batsmen were still at the crease, having made a stand of nearly one hundred and thirty. The non-striker was none other than Geoff Boycott himself, one of the most outspoken cricketers ever. About to take the strike was a relative newcomer to World cricket - Captain James Watt, commanding officer of the U.S.S. Valkyrie.
Qadir started his run-up. He bowled. It was his famous googly. Watt made his stroke, a glorious effort that sent the ball through the covers. The crowd began to go wild as the ball went for four, brining Watt’s score to one hundred. Taking off his helmet Watt began to acknowledge the appreciation of the crowd. Boycott then came up to him. He had been stuck on forty for the past thirty minutes.
“You did well there. Not as good as me though.”
The drinks interval came straight after. Watt was surprised when he saw that the drinks tray was being carried by his first officer, Commander Pendragon.
“What’s up number one?” asked Watt, taking a sip of orange squash.
“The sensors have picked up a drifting vessel nearby. I thought you’d want to take a look.”
“Vessel?” said Boycott. “What the bloody hell are you talking about?”
Watt smiled.
“Computer, save program at this time index.”
The image began to change. Suddenly the holodeck looked empty as the program was saved in the computer’s memory.
“Personally I would have picked Graham Gooch as my opening partner.” said Pendragon.
“I’m beginning to agree with you Commander.”
The two of them soon left the holodeck.
“I wouldn’t mind trying that program myself.” said Pendragon. “It looks quite enjoyable.”
“Personally I think test cricket lost it’s flavour when the Sudan were awarded test status in 2009. It was soon afterwards that records were easily broken. Men of limited ability were hailed as the new Bradman or Botham. Now about this craft.”
“Yes sir. We picked it up ten minutes ago. There appear to be faint life signs but nothing more.”
“Very well, I’ll take a quick shower and I’ll join you on the bridge in about fifteen minutes.”
Friday, November 25, 1994
The New Age - Chapter Thirty-One
Both the heroes and the Acolytes began to gather outside the Anglo-Force mansion. There was complete silence. They formed a sort of visible aisle in front of Merlin and Gandalf.“Now is the time of your evolution.” added Gandalf. “Now is the time of your change. Change is always perilous because, if you recall, before the fourth concept of evolution comes the third of structure and restriction.”
“We chose to challenge restriction when we formed the Istari.” said Merlin. “And today we challenge it again. We will create a new breed of immortals.”
The New Age - Chapter Thirty
The space-borne heroes now found that they had a problem, and it was a problem Magus could not help them with.“I have extended too much of my energy in the battle.” explained Magus. “And even if Khan and I joined our powers we couldn’t make it then either.”
“This is incontinent, but not catastrophic!” said Red Sun.
“We could fly!” said Nuclear Man.
“But we are over a million miles away from Earth!” said Supercop.
“I could form a sphere around us and the fastest of us all could fly it at top speed.” said Khan. “The newcomers to space will enjoy the trip.”
“I’m new to everything.” said Nuclear Man. “I’ll enjoy it!”
“Why hurry at all?” asked Mighty Man. “The war is done!”
“No!” said Rhiannon. “No, it’s not. I can tell, the Earth’s still in danger!”
“Are you implying that Darkmagus replenished his forces on Earth, even though we destroyed his command base?” asked Watt.
“No, there has been no invasion.” Rhiannon replied. “I think I’d know, but the danger is there. We’ve got to get to Earth. I’ve got to get to Earth!”
Rhiannon then extended her arms, and with a flash of light she vanished.
“You never told us she could do that Magus.” said Red Sun.
“There’s a lot about Rhiannon you don’t know about.” Magus replied.
“I for one believe her.” said Watt. “Let’s go!”
The New Age - Chapter Twenty-Nine
For minutes Watt watched as Magus was motionless, his arms extended either side of him. The wizard was using his powers to scan vast areas of space, hoping that he could find the slightest trace of Darkmagus. Suddenly his eyes opened. “Have you found anything?” asked Watt.
Watt grabbed hold of Magus’ hand.
“Hang on for your life.” he said.
And with that they flew off at an incredible speed.
Jock Muir and Daniel Reid pulled up outside the Muir Industries compound. The Scotsman felt slightly uneasy.
“What’s the matter?” asked Reid.
“Nothing.” said Muir. “It’s just that the last time I was here X and I fought Xusia and lost. Since then I haven’t seen hide nor hare of my son.”
“I’m sure he’s alright.” said Reid.
As they drove through the gates of the compound Muir was happy to see that normal security had been restored. They soon made their way to the main development labs. Reid was impressed.
“You’ve got a wonderful set-up here.” he said.
“Aye lad.” Muir replied. “And we’d pay an arm and a leg to get someone with your knowledge on board.”
Muir smiled.
“Unfortunately I’m immersed in some big work of my own at the moment. In fact ‘m due to give a lecture about it at the London University soon.”
They soon came upon a large door. After entering his own personal security door Muir opened the door. What greeted him shocked and saddened him. It looked like a bomb had hit the place. It had been totally ransacked.
“Damn and blast it!” he cursed. “No matter where you go Darkmagus# cronies always seem to be one step ahead of you!”
“Can we still use what you wanted us to?” asked Reid.
“I bloody well hope so. If not we’ll never defeat those sleeper agents!”
The New Age - Chapter Twenty-Eight
The revived heroes, Watt, Magus, Red Sun, Khan, Supercop, Mighty Man, Nuclear Man, Red Star, Fire-Master, Cosmic Kid and Rhiannon flew through the empty void of space in pursuit of the giant form of Darkmagus. Every android inside Darkmagus’ base on Mars had been destroyed. All that was left was for them to capture the ringleader. But it would not be that easy.The New Age - Chapter Twenty-Seven
To say that Watt, Mighty Man and Red Star were tired would be an understatement. They had just undergone two gruelling battles in quick succession. They needed a rest but knew they still had a task to carry out.
“How much longer do we have to do this?” asked Mighty Man
“Until we find the command centre.” Watt replied. “Until then we carry on and try to rest along the way.”
Suddenly a bright light appeared in front of them. They had to shield their eyes momentarily but they could soon tell that the light had died down. When it had they removed their hands from their eyes, and in front of them now stood a man. Although he had never met this man Watt recognised him from his files at the Anglo-Force mansion.
“Darkmagus!”
“You are a fool James Watt!” he boomed, a light forming behind him. “Turn back now or face your deaths!”
“You wanted some action.” said Watt. “Well Mighty Man, it looks like you’ve got your wish!”
The glow behind Darkmagus got brighter and brighter and he was about to unleash it on Watt when suddenly he grasped his head. He seemed in some pain for a few seconds and the glow died down. Then the pain passed and once again he stared at Watt and the others.
“Now feel the wrath of Darkmagus!”
Again, just as he was about to attack them, he clutched his head and this time let out a huge cry of pain.
“How much longer do we have to do this?” asked Mighty Man
“Until we find the command centre.” Watt replied. “Until then we carry on and try to rest along the way.”
Suddenly a bright light appeared in front of them. They had to shield their eyes momentarily but they could soon tell that the light had died down. When it had they removed their hands from their eyes, and in front of them now stood a man. Although he had never met this man Watt recognised him from his files at the Anglo-Force mansion.
“Darkmagus!”
“You are a fool James Watt!” he boomed, a light forming behind him. “Turn back now or face your deaths!”
“You wanted some action.” said Watt. “Well Mighty Man, it looks like you’ve got your wish!”
The glow behind Darkmagus got brighter and brighter and he was about to unleash it on Watt when suddenly he grasped his head. He seemed in some pain for a few seconds and the glow died down. Then the pain passed and once again he stared at Watt and the others.
“Now feel the wrath of Darkmagus!”
Again, just as he was about to attack them, he clutched his head and this time let out a huge cry of pain.
The New Age - Chapter Twenty-Six
Even though she knew she would be outmatched Felicia Martins prepared herself for battle against Red Sun and Supercop. With her sword in her hand she began to swing around, first facing Red Sun and then facing the American.
“Nothing you do will stop me.” she said.
And with that she lunged at Supercop, who easily got out of the way. Next she tried to take a swipe at Red Sun, and again missed.
“You don’t seem to be doing much!” said Red Sun.
This remark angered Felicia, and with her sword she made another lunge. Red Sun again got out of the way. This time however she fired a nova blast which struck the sword. The heat from the blast melted it slightly. Seeing this, Felicia connected with a kick to Red Sun’s mid-section, knocking the wind out of her. She then spun round and was about to attack Supercop when the American grabbed her wrist. Felicia tried to use the tactic on Supercop that she had tried on Red Sun, but this time it did not work. Even though she was immortal she knew she was outmatched.
“Nothing you do will stop me.” she said.
And with that she lunged at Supercop, who easily got out of the way. Next she tried to take a swipe at Red Sun, and again missed.
“You don’t seem to be doing much!” said Red Sun.
This remark angered Felicia, and with her sword she made another lunge. Red Sun again got out of the way. This time however she fired a nova blast which struck the sword. The heat from the blast melted it slightly. Seeing this, Felicia connected with a kick to Red Sun’s mid-section, knocking the wind out of her. She then spun round and was about to attack Supercop when the American grabbed her wrist. Felicia tried to use the tactic on Supercop that she had tried on Red Sun, but this time it did not work. Even though she was immortal she knew she was outmatched.
The New Age - Chapter Twenty-Five
Lug had no idea what had happened to him. The last thing he knew was that he was at the Anglo-Force mansion, enjoying a brief break from the conflict with Darkmagus. The next thing he knew he was in a different place, a dark, damp place, and that he could not move.
Suddenly light filled the room as a doorway opened. It was then he could see that he was chained to a wall by his wrists. The light blinded him for a while. Then he could hear the sound of a torch being lighted, and the light from the flame then filled the room. The door then closed and a chuckle filled the room. Lug recognised the voice.
“Can it be? The Dagda?”
The light moved so that Lug could see the not so pleasing features of the Dagda.
“I thought the wizard Ringulrun had banished you from the Land of the Gods!” said Lug.
“So he did.” replied the Dagda. “But this is not the Land of the Gods. This is my own domain here on the Time of Legends. I brought you here for a reason, to kill you!”
Suddenly light filled the room as a doorway opened. It was then he could see that he was chained to a wall by his wrists. The light blinded him for a while. Then he could hear the sound of a torch being lighted, and the light from the flame then filled the room. The door then closed and a chuckle filled the room. Lug recognised the voice.
“Can it be? The Dagda?”
The light moved so that Lug could see the not so pleasing features of the Dagda.
“I thought the wizard Ringulrun had banished you from the Land of the Gods!” said Lug.
“So he did.” replied the Dagda. “But this is not the Land of the Gods. This is my own domain here on the Time of Legends. I brought you here for a reason, to kill you!”
The New Age - Chapter Twenty-Four
Rhiannon once again found herself in the energy depletion chamber. This time her strength was fading rapidly. There was no way she could make another escape attempt. She was barely able to stay conscious. It was because of this she failed to notice a strange glow which started to form not far in front of her. The glow was coming from the floor, and it faded away after a few seconds, leaving a hole in the floor where it was. Then someone began to crawl out of the hole. This figure wore a blue costume. Slowly he walked over to the chamber, and with a small burst of energy released Rhiannon from her prison. She looked up at the stranger and recognised him.
“It can’t be! Cosmic Kid!”
“I, too, was captured by Darkmagus.” Cosmic Kid whispered. “I have only just managed to escape.”
“Do you have enough power for us to leave Mars?”
“No. I was placed in one of these chambers also.”
“Our powers should return in time. But no matter what we must get away from here.”
Rhiannon and Cosmic Kid slowly made their way to the exit. It was a few minutes later when Darkmagus arrived in the chamber. He saw the hole in the floor. He knew instantly what had happened.
“So! You cannot get away from Mars Rhiannon, not even with the help of Cosmic Kid. My technology can keep you both planet-side while I hunt you down again. You will accept your fate!”
“It can’t be! Cosmic Kid!”
“I, too, was captured by Darkmagus.” Cosmic Kid whispered. “I have only just managed to escape.”
“Do you have enough power for us to leave Mars?”
“No. I was placed in one of these chambers also.”
“Our powers should return in time. But no matter what we must get away from here.”
Rhiannon and Cosmic Kid slowly made their way to the exit. It was a few minutes later when Darkmagus arrived in the chamber. He saw the hole in the floor. He knew instantly what had happened.
“So! You cannot get away from Mars Rhiannon, not even with the help of Cosmic Kid. My technology can keep you both planet-side while I hunt you down again. You will accept your fate!”
The New Age - Chapter Twenty-Three
Darkness surrounded the Anglo-Force mansion as night closed in. Outside the only light that could be seen had been created by Merlin as the education of the Acolytes continued.
“We are going to explain the universe to you.” said Merlin. “You have arisen from the ocean of humanity, and we embrace you. You are our Acolytes”
“Before the dawn Merlin and I will demonstrate how logical is the universe into which you have been born.” Gandalf continued. “Apply this knowledge as you see fit, to your own conception of the natural and the supernatural. We provide information, not a creed. Examine it, test it, decide for yourself what you think of it. If you find it useful it will take you far. It will carry you into the infinite universe. Understand, this is but the first step on that path which leads to the future.
“As we progress,” continued Merlin, “you may well lose sight of the infinite for a time, and then there will be more. The universe is expanding, always there is more. Even for us there is more. So you must know how to travel.”
“Excuse me.” said Yamanda. “But since you have invited question you say you provide only information, but you ask us to begin with the idea that the universe is logical.”
“Yes.” said Gandalf.
“Examine the alternative.” said Merlin. “Logic demands sequence, and we seem to see reality as following a sequence, of time of birth and growth and death, of cause and effect.”
“It may be that we are all hallucinating this logical universe.” said Gandalf. But in that case everything about it is insubstantial, so we must make the assumption that what we call reality is real. From that it follows that reality is logical. Now, logically every sequence must begin from somewhere. What lies before the beginning we cannot say. But one day, in one spot in the midst of nothingness, something begins.”
Gandalf raised his hands towards the sky.
“A birth of existence!”
Suddenly there was a bright light in the sky, and then an explosion.
“The big bang!” he continued. “We may call it one!”
Gandalf did not notice a figure appear in the sky just as the glow subsided. The figure in question was James Watt, having just returned to the mansion. The explosion put off Watt slightly as he was deep in thought about the recent events in his life. Soon Watt landed near the main doorway of the mansion. He began to wonder how many of the gathered heroes were there. He soon got his answer. He soon made his way to the main chamber. When he got there he found a surprise. It seemed that all those summoned were present, and they were all united in one thing - what they were saying.
“Three cheers for Solo!”
“We are going to explain the universe to you.” said Merlin. “You have arisen from the ocean of humanity, and we embrace you. You are our Acolytes”
“Before the dawn Merlin and I will demonstrate how logical is the universe into which you have been born.” Gandalf continued. “Apply this knowledge as you see fit, to your own conception of the natural and the supernatural. We provide information, not a creed. Examine it, test it, decide for yourself what you think of it. If you find it useful it will take you far. It will carry you into the infinite universe. Understand, this is but the first step on that path which leads to the future.
“As we progress,” continued Merlin, “you may well lose sight of the infinite for a time, and then there will be more. The universe is expanding, always there is more. Even for us there is more. So you must know how to travel.”
“Excuse me.” said Yamanda. “But since you have invited question you say you provide only information, but you ask us to begin with the idea that the universe is logical.”
“Yes.” said Gandalf.
“Examine the alternative.” said Merlin. “Logic demands sequence, and we seem to see reality as following a sequence, of time of birth and growth and death, of cause and effect.”
“It may be that we are all hallucinating this logical universe.” said Gandalf. But in that case everything about it is insubstantial, so we must make the assumption that what we call reality is real. From that it follows that reality is logical. Now, logically every sequence must begin from somewhere. What lies before the beginning we cannot say. But one day, in one spot in the midst of nothingness, something begins.”
Gandalf raised his hands towards the sky.
“A birth of existence!”
Suddenly there was a bright light in the sky, and then an explosion.
“The big bang!” he continued. “We may call it one!”
Gandalf did not notice a figure appear in the sky just as the glow subsided. The figure in question was James Watt, having just returned to the mansion. The explosion put off Watt slightly as he was deep in thought about the recent events in his life. Soon Watt landed near the main doorway of the mansion. He began to wonder how many of the gathered heroes were there. He soon got his answer. He soon made his way to the main chamber. When he got there he found a surprise. It seemed that all those summoned were present, and they were all united in one thing - what they were saying.
“Three cheers for Solo!”
The New Age - Chapter Twenty-Two
Prince Aldair, son of Atlantis’ monarch, Prince Poseidon, sat in his quarters in the royal palace. Aldair had been told to stay here while his father helped Magus and Connor McCloud in in the recovery of Thomas Leacock. Aldair had received word from his father telling him of their success, but the youngster grew board. After all, he had been summoned along with his father by Magus, and so far he had done little in this war with the forces of Darkmagus.
The New Age - Chapter Twenty-One
Deep inside the citadel of Darkmagus Mighty Man stood, and not far in front of him was X. The two just stared at each other until the American finally broke the deadly silence.
“Come with me and you’ll be okay.” he said.
“Why would I want to go with you?” asked X. “I’m happy here.”
“This is some trick. Darkmagus has got to your mind, messing about with it.”
“I have never felt better. Darkmagus has just made me see the light. It’s wrong for the Istari to fiddle about in the lives of normal men and women.”
“And it’s right for him to enslave the world? Look, come with me and nothing will happen to you.”
Mighty Man took hold of X by the wrist and tried to pull him along, but X stopped this by unleashing a blow to his jaw. Even someone of Mighty Man’s power felt that. X soon followed up with another blow to his head followed by a kick to the stomach.
“I don’t want to fight you!” said Mighty Man. “But I will if I have to!”
“Then fight we will!”
“Come with me and you’ll be okay.” he said.
“Why would I want to go with you?” asked X. “I’m happy here.”
“This is some trick. Darkmagus has got to your mind, messing about with it.”
“I have never felt better. Darkmagus has just made me see the light. It’s wrong for the Istari to fiddle about in the lives of normal men and women.”
“And it’s right for him to enslave the world? Look, come with me and nothing will happen to you.”
Mighty Man took hold of X by the wrist and tried to pull him along, but X stopped this by unleashing a blow to his jaw. Even someone of Mighty Man’s power felt that. X soon followed up with another blow to his head followed by a kick to the stomach.
“I don’t want to fight you!” said Mighty Man. “But I will if I have to!”
“Then fight we will!”
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