Chapter 26 - The Darkness Arrives
By yupat
“Hey Keith, You said you needed to meet with me in secret?” asked Yupat
“Yeah, it concerns your safety…” Keith replied.
“My what? What happened?”
“Well you see… I got jumped by these two agents that I’m not exactly sure who they worked for. They probably weren’t government, but I can’t say for sure. Anyway, I accidentally let it slip that you were my source.” Keith shrugged.
“You…” Yupat felt faint, clutching his heart, he keeled over right in front of Keith.
“Yupat, Yupat!” Keith exclaimed.
“Ugh! Huh oh sorry Keith, works been hell this week; and not only that you happened to stir up a horrible nightmare from my past. **bleep** panic attacks.”
“This is the first time I’ve heard you complain about panic attacks…” Keith said.
“I guess if I was going to tell anyone about it you the detective would make the most sense,” Yupat said. “I suppose it all started….”
*Flashback*
“So, You’re my Informant for this scoop?” asked Yupat
“Yes, What of it.” said Shippon Kaaba
“It’s Just….” Yupat thought.
“Lemme guess you think its unreliable information from the local village idiot.” said Shippon
“Hell you said it not me…
Hell I have a job to do regardless I guess ill look into the quagmire you seem to have opened over in Toonamia.” Yupat responded
*Later that evening*
“I see so this is Toonamia Central. I guess I should go meet with the leaders of Toonamia.” thought Yupat.
Back then Toonamia was ruled as a group of Tribes. These consisted of The Dragons, The Outlaws, The Sailors, The Warriors, & The Winged. If a quarrel ever were to emerge between the Tribes.
“Nice to meet you TomTwo, Goku, Gene, Tuxedo Mask, Ryu, and Relena.
I’ve come here to do some investigating. One of my sources said Toonamia was under some dire circumstance, but from what I can tell all seems peaceful.” said Yupat
“Our Town is a peaceful one!” proclaimed Relena.
“Speak for yourself. Toonamia isn’t the same after the Invasion, What seems nice here in central is only one part of Toonamia.” said Gene Starwind.
“Well then would you mind me looking around?” asked Yupat.
“Certainly not, said TomTwo just remember each tribe has its own rules.”
“Gotcha, TomTwo ill keep that in mind” said Yupat.
I guess I should head off….
*Bang*
“Omg!” screamed Relena
“Goku did you see what just happened?” Gene asked
“Only slightly. I saw a dark cloaked Figure and then….That’s when” said Goku
“Omg! A sniper took out TomTwo!” Yupat exclaimed
“Hey where’s Tuxedo Mask?” Ryu asked.
*Yupat faints*
*flash forward*
“Do you get it now Keith, On that day I almost lost my life over a scoop.” said Yupat
“Yes but if that’s the story and Tuxedo Mask went missing isn’t it more logical that the shot was fired from close range.” said Motoko
“You know I thought of that but, I distinctly remember goku saying it was a Dark Cloaked figure in the background.” said Yupat
“Well is it at all possible… that you have someone in that data bank of yours Keith that matches this M.O” said Motoko & Yupat
“One Second, That’s all ill need to find out if someone matches that.” said Keith
*scanning*
“Hmm. this is interesting…”said Keith
“What, What is it?” said Yupat
“It seems as If there is one person who fits that I.D” said Keith
Name: Da Sombras (lit* “of the shadows” in Portuguese)
Profession: Freelancer (Bounty Hunter)
Last Known Location: Comdot
“Hmm it seems as if his official appearance is unknown” Keith said.
“But why wouldn’t they have his face, or even a description of him?” asked Yupat
“You mean with all the sources you have even you don’t know?” Keith said, looking up at him like he was useless.
***
(The Super-friends announcer voice)Meanwhile, Back at the Cave of Wonders!
“MWHAHAHAHA!!!.... wait, no that’s not Hero like… Never Fear WINBACK is here!!!!” ah that’s more like it.
“Hey boss-man!” said The Inquisitor.
“Yeah, what is it sidekick?” WINBACK asked.
“Why are so blunt as to not have a secret identity?”
“Why do you always ask questions?” WINBACK replied
“They don’t call me the Inquisitor for nothing you know, or do they?”
“At any rate I think Godzilla is on, want to watch?” asked The Inquisitor
“No you know I dislike Japanese product placement on my T.V.”said WINBACK
“Why?” asked The Inquisitor
“Because….it’s not cool” said WINBACK
“Why?” asked The Inquisitor
“Because… I said so, and if I say so it’s right, no questions asked.” said WINBACK
“Why?” asked The Inquisitor
*sigh why did I have to get you of all side-kicks?”
“Because…No one else wanted the job. said The Inquisitor”
“Besides don’t we have some super heroic thing to do today? asked The Inquisitor”
“Just the same thing we do everyday; Try to save the world” said WINBACK
“How come, I mean that doesn’t sound very fun at all, at least compared to watching Godzilla.”
*sigh forget it* said WINBACK
“forget what?” asked The Inquisitor
“Just forget everything that happened” said WINBACK
***
*The next week*
“Kaia thanks for meeting me here on such short notice.” Said Yupat
“No problem.” said Kaia.
“Do you remember the TomTwo incident by chance?” Yupat asked
“Only that he was assassinated by Tuxedo mask.” said Kaia
“I see, but what if I told you that Tuxedo mask wasn’t the assassin.” Yupat said.
“That… Can’t be Toonamia has never covered anything up, why would they have started then?” Kaia asked
“If I knew that I’d be able to find this Shadow guy.” said Yupat
“What!?!? He’s back?” Kaia shouted as if she knew something.
“Kaia, Kaia! what do you mean he’s back.” said Yupat
“Shadow like myself comes from Toonamia, But instead of being from the Dragons tribe he’s from the Outlaws. Shadow appears clad in black robes, although most of his features are never seen, except for his eyes, which burn with a fierce inner light, though the area around him is always covered in shadows as he exudes some supernatural haze. Rumors have it that he and Fred Lou were business partners.” said Kaia.
“Lemme guess by business partners you mean bodyguard?” said Yupat “Well that explains a lot. If Fred Lou could somehow manage to weasel his way close enough to Ozzal and Manning….”
*Cell phone rings*
“Eu sou a ver. I’m watching you Reporter.” A dark voice growled.
“Who, Who are you?” asked Yupat.
“Alto olhando for respostas a questões. If you ask any more questions I guarantee the same thing that happened to TomTwo will happen to you.”
“Alright I get the hint.” said Yupat.
*Phone disconnects*
“Sorry Kaia It seems I’m needed elsewhere.” Yupat said flatly as he got up to leave.
***
“What do you want now?” Shadow said coolly.
“Well,” said Ozzal, as she stared intently at the legendary da sombras, “You see I need you to do a follow up for me. You do remember the TomTwo incident right?”
“Brincadeira! How could I not? It was one of my most enjoyable jobs”
“But one thing… you didn’t kill that Cille person like I asked did you?” Da Sombras said menacingly at Ozzal.
“We had a few problems with containment cell. Apparently she got away.” Ozzal said flatly, dismissing Shadow’s tone.
Shadow reproached Ozzal growling a deep throaty growl, “What do you mean a few problemas? You said you’d take care of this for me!” Shadow yelled, as the shadows around him began getting darker and his eyes burned a fierce white.
“I can only be so forgiving when you screw up on your part…” Shadow said as he disappeared into plumes of black smoke.
“Hey Keith, You said you needed to meet with me in secret?” asked Yupat
“Yeah, it concerns your safety…” Keith replied.
“My what? What happened?”
“Well you see… I got jumped by these two agents that I’m not exactly sure who they worked for. They probably weren’t government, but I can’t say for sure. Anyway, I accidentally let it slip that you were my source.” Keith shrugged.
“You…” Yupat felt faint, clutching his heart, he keeled over right in front of Keith.
“Yupat, Yupat!” Keith exclaimed.
“Ugh! Huh oh sorry Keith, works been hell this week; and not only that you happened to stir up a horrible nightmare from my past. **bleep** panic attacks.”
“This is the first time I’ve heard you complain about panic attacks…” Keith said.
“I guess if I was going to tell anyone about it you the detective would make the most sense,” Yupat said. “I suppose it all started….”
*Flashback*
“So, You’re my Informant for this scoop?” asked Yupat
“Yes, What of it.” said Shippon Kaaba
“It’s Just….” Yupat thought.
“Lemme guess you think its unreliable information from the local village idiot.” said Shippon
“Hell you said it not me…
Hell I have a job to do regardless I guess ill look into the quagmire you seem to have opened over in Toonamia.” Yupat responded
*Later that evening*
“I see so this is Toonamia Central. I guess I should go meet with the leaders of Toonamia.” thought Yupat.
Back then Toonamia was ruled as a group of Tribes. These consisted of The Dragons, The Outlaws, The Sailors, The Warriors, & The Winged. If a quarrel ever were to emerge between the Tribes.
“Nice to meet you TomTwo, Goku, Gene, Tuxedo Mask, Ryu, and Relena.
I’ve come here to do some investigating. One of my sources said Toonamia was under some dire circumstance, but from what I can tell all seems peaceful.” said Yupat
“Our Town is a peaceful one!” proclaimed Relena.
“Speak for yourself. Toonamia isn’t the same after the Invasion, What seems nice here in central is only one part of Toonamia.” said Gene Starwind.
“Well then would you mind me looking around?” asked Yupat.
“Certainly not, said TomTwo just remember each tribe has its own rules.”
“Gotcha, TomTwo ill keep that in mind” said Yupat.
I guess I should head off….
*Bang*
“Omg!” screamed Relena
“Goku did you see what just happened?” Gene asked
“Only slightly. I saw a dark cloaked Figure and then….That’s when” said Goku
“Omg! A sniper took out TomTwo!” Yupat exclaimed
“Hey where’s Tuxedo Mask?” Ryu asked.
*Yupat faints*
*flash forward*
“Do you get it now Keith, On that day I almost lost my life over a scoop.” said Yupat
“Yes but if that’s the story and Tuxedo Mask went missing isn’t it more logical that the shot was fired from close range.” said Motoko
“You know I thought of that but, I distinctly remember goku saying it was a Dark Cloaked figure in the background.” said Yupat
“Well is it at all possible… that you have someone in that data bank of yours Keith that matches this M.O” said Motoko & Yupat
“One Second, That’s all ill need to find out if someone matches that.” said Keith
*scanning*
“Hmm. this is interesting…”said Keith
“What, What is it?” said Yupat
“It seems as If there is one person who fits that I.D” said Keith
Name: Da Sombras (lit* “of the shadows” in Portuguese)
Profession: Freelancer (Bounty Hunter)
Last Known Location: Comdot
“Hmm it seems as if his official appearance is unknown” Keith said.
“But why wouldn’t they have his face, or even a description of him?” asked Yupat
“You mean with all the sources you have even you don’t know?” Keith said, looking up at him like he was useless.
***
(The Super-friends announcer voice)Meanwhile, Back at the Cave of Wonders!
“MWHAHAHAHA!!!.... wait, no that’s not Hero like… Never Fear WINBACK is here!!!!” ah that’s more like it.
“Hey boss-man!” said The Inquisitor.
“Yeah, what is it sidekick?” WINBACK asked.
“Why are so blunt as to not have a secret identity?”
“Why do you always ask questions?” WINBACK replied
“They don’t call me the Inquisitor for nothing you know, or do they?”
“At any rate I think Godzilla is on, want to watch?” asked The Inquisitor
“No you know I dislike Japanese product placement on my T.V.”said WINBACK
“Why?” asked The Inquisitor
“Because….it’s not cool” said WINBACK
“Why?” asked The Inquisitor
“Because… I said so, and if I say so it’s right, no questions asked.” said WINBACK
“Why?” asked The Inquisitor
*sigh why did I have to get you of all side-kicks?”
“Because…No one else wanted the job. said The Inquisitor”
“Besides don’t we have some super heroic thing to do today? asked The Inquisitor”
“Just the same thing we do everyday; Try to save the world” said WINBACK
“How come, I mean that doesn’t sound very fun at all, at least compared to watching Godzilla.”
*sigh forget it* said WINBACK
“forget what?” asked The Inquisitor
“Just forget everything that happened” said WINBACK
***
*The next week*
“Kaia thanks for meeting me here on such short notice.” Said Yupat
“No problem.” said Kaia.
“Do you remember the TomTwo incident by chance?” Yupat asked
“Only that he was assassinated by Tuxedo mask.” said Kaia
“I see, but what if I told you that Tuxedo mask wasn’t the assassin.” Yupat said.
“That… Can’t be Toonamia has never covered anything up, why would they have started then?” Kaia asked
“If I knew that I’d be able to find this Shadow guy.” said Yupat
“What!?!? He’s back?” Kaia shouted as if she knew something.
“Kaia, Kaia! what do you mean he’s back.” said Yupat
“Shadow like myself comes from Toonamia, But instead of being from the Dragons tribe he’s from the Outlaws. Shadow appears clad in black robes, although most of his features are never seen, except for his eyes, which burn with a fierce inner light, though the area around him is always covered in shadows as he exudes some supernatural haze. Rumors have it that he and Fred Lou were business partners.” said Kaia.
“Lemme guess by business partners you mean bodyguard?” said Yupat “Well that explains a lot. If Fred Lou could somehow manage to weasel his way close enough to Ozzal and Manning….”
*Cell phone rings*
“Eu sou a ver. I’m watching you Reporter.” A dark voice growled.
“Who, Who are you?” asked Yupat.
“Alto olhando for respostas a questões. If you ask any more questions I guarantee the same thing that happened to TomTwo will happen to you.”
“Alright I get the hint.” said Yupat.
*Phone disconnects*
“Sorry Kaia It seems I’m needed elsewhere.” Yupat said flatly as he got up to leave.
***
“What do you want now?” Shadow said coolly.
“Well,” said Ozzal, as she stared intently at the legendary da sombras, “You see I need you to do a follow up for me. You do remember the TomTwo incident right?”
“Brincadeira! How could I not? It was one of my most enjoyable jobs”
“But one thing… you didn’t kill that Cille person like I asked did you?” Da Sombras said menacingly at Ozzal.
“We had a few problems with containment cell. Apparently she got away.” Ozzal said flatly, dismissing Shadow’s tone.
Shadow reproached Ozzal growling a deep throaty growl, “What do you mean a few problemas? You said you’d take care of this for me!” Shadow yelled, as the shadows around him began getting darker and his eyes burned a fierce white.
“I can only be so forgiving when you screw up on your part…” Shadow said as he disappeared into plumes of black smoke.