Bastich In Atmos (Storm Hawks X DC Comics)

Chapter Six - Royal Bastich

After the incident on Terra Blizzaris, Lobo and the Storm Hawks made their way to Terra Klockstoppia. When they reached Terra Klockstoppia, the Storm Hawks and Lobo landed their respective rides next to the castle. They were then greeted by Princess Perry and her royal guards. 

Perry: Greetings, Storm Hawks. What brings you to Terra Klockstoppia? 

Aerrow: We're following a lead on a Cyclonian plot that may involve your Terra. 

As Aerrow informs Princess Perry of the situation, Lobo notices something strange about the princess. She looked exactly like Piper. 

Lobo: Is it me or is the Main Man seeing double? You related to this broad?

Piper: No, Lobo. It's...it's a complicated story. 

Lobo: Don't look that complicated to me, but I honestly don't give a shit. Let's just frag whoever needs to be fragged and get out of here. Time is money for the Main Man and we're on the goddamn clock. 

Upon hearing this, Princess Perry was taken aback by Lobo's appearance and vulgarity. 

Perry: Who...is this man? 

Lobo: You can call me the Main Man, girlie. 

Aerrow: It's...it's a long story.....

With that, Princess Perry and her royal guards led Lobo and the Storm Hawks into the castle. As Lobo chugs another beer, the Regent enters the throne room. 

Regent: Your majesty. I have finished overseeing the....paint-drying competition as you have requested. 

Perry: Very good, Regent. Now all that's left for you today are the naming of the chickens. 

Regent: As you wish....your majesty. 

As the Regent walks away, he bumps into Lobo. This causes Lobo to spill some of his beer. 

Regent: Watch where you are going, you bone headed Neanderthal! 

As the Regent yelled at Lobo, the Czarnian bounty hunter throws the beer can and grabs the Regent by the throat. 

Lobo: You spilled some of my beer, asshole. For that, I should ram my fist down your cockhole and pull your intestines out. But luckily for you, I'm in a good mood. So here's what you're gonna do. You're gonna get the fuck out of my face before I get mad. And you won't like the Main Man when he's mad and that's a goddamn promise. Do I make myself clear?

As Lobo explicitly threatened the Regent, the Regent became terrified as he simply nods to Lobo. The Regent then sprints away from Lobo as he lights himself a cigar. 

Lobo: Fucking pompous assholes think they fuck with the Main Man. Ha! Should've fragged that asshole. 

Perry was mortified by what just happened. She had never seen such a violent and vulgar outburst like that before. 

Finn: Dude...I think you got a problem....

Lobo: You're about to have a big fucking problem if you keep running your trap at me like that. 

Aerrow: That's enough, Lobo. 

Piper: Perry, have you heard anything about any kind of Cyclonian plot? 

Perry: Not that I'm aware of.  We've been working on modernizing Klockstoppia since that incident with the Nightcrawlers. We've been making progress, but it's slow and steady.

Aerrow: Are you sure you haven't heard anything? 

Perry: There is something my royal guards uncovered. We've found evidence of Cyclonian interference. 

Perry then nods to one of her royal guards who shows them a Talon pendent. 

Aerrow: Talons. 

Perry: If this is indeed a Cyclonian plot, then I fear for the safety of my people. Terra Klockstoppia is still incapable of withstanding a full on invasion from the Cyclonians. 

Aerrow: Don't worry, Princess. Whatever the Cyclonians are up to, we'll stop it. 

While Aerrow reassured Perry that the plot would be stopped, Lobo didn't give a damn as all he cared about was the job at hand. With that, the Storm Hawks began investigating their lead on the Cyclonian plot. As for Lobo, he was simply roaming the castle, drinking and smoking. During his roaming, Lobo walks past a private room where a conversation was occurring. The Regent's voice could be heard. Lobo puts his ear against the door and listens to the conversation. Meanwhile in the room, the Regent speaks with a Cyclonian agent. 

Regent: Our plan has run into....complications.

Talon Agent: What kind of complications?

Regent: The Storm Hawks have arrived with some vulgar stranger. 

Talon Agent: My men have already arrived and are awaiting on my orders. 

Regent: What are we going to do?

Talon Agent: We'll continue as planned. I have given my men the signal. The attack should begin at any moment. 

Regent: Your offer.....it still stands right?

Talon Agent: It does. Once the Princess has taken care of, you will assume the throne and Terra Klockstoppia is yours to rule. As the new king, you will submit to Master Cyclonis and the Cyclonian Empire. You will also give us unlimited access to your Crystal mines.

Regent: A fair trade. Klockstoppia has no need of Crystals. We have done well without such things. 

Hearing all he needed to hear, Lobo breaks the door down. 

Lobo: You've been a naughty fucking boy, have you?

Without warning, Lobo pulls out his shotgun and blows the Talon Agent's head clean off. The gunshot attracts the Storm Hawks and Perry. 

Perry: What is the meaning of this?!

Lobo: Little Regent here's a traitor. Now why don't you tell me where I can find Larfleeze. 

Regent: Go to hell! 

Lobo: Wrong answer, Bastich. 

Lobo then shoots off one of the Regent's legs, causing him to scream in pain. Seeing this causes Finn to throw up. 

Lobo: Mind answering my question?

Regent: A....a Cyclonian strike team is on their way to attack the castle! 

Lobo: And Larfleeze?

Regent: That...that revolting creature ran off and good riddance too! 

Lobo then proceeds to ram to stomp and crush the Regent's lead, leaving a bloody mess. Before anyone could react, the Talon strike force began their attack. In that moment, both the Storm Hawks and Lobo prepared for battle.