//------------------------------// // Chapter 22b- Second Betrayal + Testing the Oscura Monitor // Story: The Battle of Danger City Part Two - World on Fire // by DangerDean //------------------------------// Oscura City, Alliance of Extreme Darkness HQ, Main Lounge, Friday 11th June, 2021, 19:45 While Danger was trying to figure out a way of disabling the Oscura Monitor that’s at large to their minds, Zephyr was in the main lounge with Dahlia, walking around the room, thinking about what Danger is doing… relenting to their newest weapon, the Oscura Monitor. “This is going to be perfect. When the Monitor is online, it will be a perfect use to guard the people of Oscura City.” Zephyr said. “Zephyr, I can sense what Danger might do to the monitor. Not to mention my sad excuse for my sister is having the mindset of a Speedfreak Legionnaire. Why the fuck didn’t I listen to her? And why do have to listen to a evil Twilight Sparkle clone who keeps bleating on about her eternal hatred of Danger? Why do we have to focus our energy, manpower and resources… to hunt an army of idiots who would while away their evenings playing on racing games and watch movies, while designing cars that will annihilate ours?” Dahila ranted. “That’s Oscura for you.” Zephyr said. “Besides, I don’t think she’s worrying about it now… at least I think not. Her main priority is to focus on the Oscura Monitor. Then in two days, the next wave will commence.” As Zephyr spoke, Thundershock, Dark Fire, Diamond Rush and Rotten Apple entered the room to relax, As Anti-Pinks attempted to close the door, Lucia and Lolestra also entered the room. “Why though?” Dahlia asked, before turning into a face of anger. “If Oscura is wasting her time in dealing with Danger, I suggest she would do something more… productive.” Thundershock heard the conversion. “What do you mean by ‘productive’? You mean… enslaving Speedfreak Legionnaries and using Danger as her own doormat to wipe her boots clean?” Thundershock said, feeling like she would become the second Alliance of Extreme Darkness member to betray Oscura Galaxia, the first being Midnight Skies in the Battle of Paradise City. “What do you mean, Thundershock?” Zephyr asked. “You are the one to drop salt to a gapping wound. To my surprise, Dahlia, you seem to not care about the feeling of LOSING to Danger. You seem to have the rhetoric that if you get defeated by Danger, you take it like Danger if he lost a race… which is taking it like a Speedfreak should.” Thundershock said, venomously. “What are ya on about?” Rotten Apple asked. “None of your business, Rotten Apple!” Thundershock spat out, before turning back to Dahlia. “I need a drive to cleanse my mind from the words that Oscura keeps bleating on about.” “Go ahead, Thundershock, you may need it.” Dahlia said. As Thundershock made her exit, Lolestra sat where Thundershock was. “I think she’s having thoughts of a Speedfreak and there is a 2% chance that she may defect to the Legion, we have to find a way to stop that from happening.” Lolestra suggested. “I hope she doesn’t.” Rotten Apple said. Danger City, Legion of Speedfreaks HQ, Main Control Room, Friday 11th June, 2021, 20:25 While Alliance was fearing a potential desertion, Lightning Dust was with Aria sorting out what vehicles they will need for their own task force for defending Danger City. “Aria, I know it’s hard trying to neutralize Oscura… or anything what Danger may be planning on her but… I don’t think we have the right number of forces, espically since Danger told me about the Oscura Monitior.” Lightning said, feeling a bit down. “Lightning…” Aria said, facing her, “I understand that you’re sceptical about the forces that Oscura may be yielding, but… from Akula shared with me yesterday… I think Oscura is infected by her own anger to the point where she will rip Danger’s heart out. If she had the chance.” “Since when did you become friends with Danger?” Lightning asked. “Two months since the Battle of the Bands. I didn’t tell Danger what had happened or he would blame Dash for my defeat.” Aria replied. “You know, Lightning? I’m glad!” “Glad about what?” “I’m so glad that I ditched Adagio before the Battle of Paradise City started. That annoying freak that is Adagio is away from my soul! She was demanding me so-“ Aria said before being interrupted. “Aria, a car is heading out of Oscura City.” Lightning said. “How far has the vehicle travelled?” Aria asked. “50 miles parts Oscura City moving southbound.” Lightning replied. “What is it?” “It’s a black and green modified Lamborghini Aventador with license plate ‘812-OSC-2031’.” “Sounds like an Alliance of Extreme Darkness member, see if Danger’s available and also Viral, we need more than two people for this.” While Aria searched for Danger and Viral, a thought occurred to Lightning. “I don’t know what Danger’s planing with this, but I think it could be a prelude to a large attack.” Lightning said to herself. “If so, we do have the resources needed to you down, Oscura. Mark my words.” One minute later, Viral and Danger with Aria closing the door. “What’s the matter, Aria?” Danger asked. “We have a black and green modified Lamborghini Aventador coming into Danger City.” Aria replied. “Only one?” Viral said, turning to Danger. “Why are sending them now, shall I ready the MP7?” “Actually, Viral.” Danger said. “I got an idea.” “What is it, Danger?” Lightning asked. “You’ll soon find out. Aria, open the comms.” Danger replied. Two seconds later, a face appeared on the monitor, the face of Thundershock, then the screen turned off. Aria tried again but this time she heard Thundershock’s voice. “Go away.” Danger was shocked by this. “What’s going on?” Danger said. “Give me voice control on the opening communications command, Aria.” Aria pressed several buttons. “Thundershock?” “No.” “Thundershock?” “No.” “Thundershock!” “No.” Danger faced Aria. “Aria, can you try hacking into the Avendator’s communications channel and override it’s shutdown veto?” Aria pressed more buttons. “Thundershock?” Danger said. “No. No. N- Danger?” Thundershock asked. “What is going on?” Danger said with a demanding look on his face. “Danger, I didn’t want to tell Oscura cause I might get killed by Oscura if I did but… “ Thundershock replied before letting a deep breath. “I’m defecting to your side.” “Why?” “Oscura is abusing her power and is turning Oscura city into a living hell, you need to stop her at all costs. I’m sending you vital information that I can discuss with you and your cohorts.” Thundershock replied. “OK then, what you planning to do now.” Danger asked her. “I’m heading to the Supreme Phoenix Resort only 6 miles away to get some sleep ‘cause Oscura is driving me crazy.” Thundershock replied. “You can say that again.” Danger said, sarcastically. “Anyways, I’ll see you tomorrow.” Thundershock said before Aria took off the shutdown overrider and turned off. “She’s… defecting to our side?” Lightning said, surprised. “Danger, can you explain to me, what the hell just happened? Why are you letting Alliance of Extreme Darkness members joining the Legion of Speedfreaks?” Viral asked. “Viral, I’m thinking that Thundershock wasn’t a Alliance of Extreme Darkness to begin. She’s obviously a spy for the Alliance and Sonic told me that she… was trying to hack into the Oscura Monitor, but Lolestra Maledicta stopped her. Thundershock claimed to test the speech system. But Lolestra was having none of it. She even got a mouthful from Oscura which probably led to her lying to Dahlia Nightblaze. She even took a box of memory sticks and hard drives and place them in the passenger footwell to avoid detection.” Danger explained. “Also, the benefit of having Alliance of Extreme Darkness defector on our side… is that they may have a certain piece of information the we don’t know yet. Who knows what’s inside that box full of memory?” “Danger, she’s brainwashed and I can see it in her eyes. We need to let the Danger City Police Department know about this.” Viral said, not beliveing a word Danger said. “Viral, I’m afraid I have to agree with Danger on this.” Aria said. “Oh… OK” Viral said after remembering what Danger said before. “ I trust you Danger.” Then, two minutes later, Sonic arrived. “Danger, can I have a moment with you?” “What about?” Danger replied. Sonic directed Danger to outside of the control room. “I think we may have another potential enemy on our hands.” Sonic said. “Who?” “Some organization called… the Egg Legion.” Sonic said. “Sonic, are you drunk? I feel like shit is gonna hit the fan if Il Douchebag gets any ideas.” Danger asked. “Who, Oscura?” Sonic replied. “Yes!” “We have no quarry with them… yet but I think you should meet their leader.” Sonic suggested. “Oh sweet Celestia on a bicycle!” Danger said under his breath. Oscura City, Londor Monitor Control Room, Friday 11th June, 2021, 21:10 Meanwhile, Oscura was in the room where her magnum opus would be tested. “OK, Oscura Monitor.” Oscura asked the three-legged walker. “What do you say when you see the flith that is Danger. “A known Speedfreak has been sighted. On behalf on the citizens of Oscura City, you are ordered to surrender to the Empress!” The Oscura Monitor boomed. “Cease your criminal activity!” The Oscura Monitor turned to a wall and began charging it’s main weapon. An energy sphere came out of the eye and exploded with electricity pulsating outwards from the blast.