Chapter 40

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Soon, Meg was discharged from the hospital. 

She went home and the road was crowded with army men and bombings.

She rushed to the apartment building and embraced Chad in fear.

"Chad... what is going on out there?" Meg sobbed.

"War, I'm afraid. Your mates have declared war on the villains for drugging Robin and destroying our home" Chad explained.

"That's terrible. I could have found out what's happening to Robin and saved him" said Meg.

"I kind of doubt that, sweet" said Chad near tears.

"What? What happened?" said Meg.

"Robin was drugged and that drug got him pregnant. And he has a life threatening pregnancy" said Chad.

"Life threatening? That can't be" said Meg.

"I'm afraid it's true, my Meg" said Chad.

"Chad, I... I can't believe I got out of the hospital to find things have gotten worse" said Meg.

"I know. Jeremy and I agreed to help out in the war and we're starting by keeping Robin calm and you safe. So stay indoors and stay away from explosions" said Chad.

"I will, Chad. I promise" Meg sobbed.

In Gotham City, the Three Warriors visited Wayne Manor to break the news to Aunt Harriet.

Alfred allowed them in and addressed them to Aunt Harriet.

"The Three Warriors, madam. Mistress Sam... Master Calvin... and Master Charles" he said.

"Oh! Hello, kids! My, those are some sharp outfits you're wearing" said Aunt Harriet eyeing the kids' uniforms.

"Thanks, Aunt Harriet. Now... we've something to tell you" said Calvin.

"Oh, certainly, but first, I must show you what I've been doing here" said Aunt Harriet.

"Really quick, please" said Calvin.

Aunt Harriet showed the kids her chores magically getting done.

"What is this?" said Sam.

"It's magic of course. I always thought it would make things work faster. It could even save my life if it had to" said Aunt Harriet.

Then Calvin got an idea.

"How does this magic happen?" he said.

"It's very simple. I use the magic words 'riddle diddle'. And then I count by ones, twos or threes and the magic happens" said Aunt Harriet.

She sang about her magic.

When I'm in a fix and don't know what to do

Then I count this magic, it always sees me through

Riddle diddle one two three four five

Riddle diddle five four three two one

Riddle diddle one two three four three two one

The magic has begun

Riddle diddle two four six eight ten

Riddle diddle ten eight six four two

Riddle diddle two four six eight six four two

I make my wish come true

Simple as the ABCs, but it's just a start

Now I have to count by threes, that's the hardest part

Riddle diddle three six nine and twelve

Riddle diddle twelve nine six and three

Riddle diddle three two one and when I'm done

The magic works on three

Riddle diddle one two three!

Sam: Can we try?

Aunt Harriet: Of course you can, my dears. Each in turn

How about you make a cake with magic, Calvin?

Calvin: Oh dear, cake. Hmm. Well... here I go.

Riddle diddle one two three four five

Riddle diddle five four three two one

Riddle diddle one two bake a fine cake

When I say three two one

Riddle diddle three two one

Aunt Harriet: Nicely done, dear

Sam, why don't you sew a dress with magic

Sam: Sew a dress huh? Hmm. Alright! I think I'm ready 

Riddle diddle two four six eight ten 

Riddle diddle ten eight six four two

Riddle diddle three four five a dress can try

When I say six four two

Riddle diddle six four two

Aunt Harriet: Mercy alive! That's beautiful!

Now, Charles Wallace, it's your turn. Why don't you clean the house

Charles Wallace: Oh, you bet, Aunt Harriet! Stand back everybody. Gimme room

Riddle diddle three six nine and twelve

Riddle diddle twelve nine six and three

Riddle diddle one two broom clean up the room

When I say one two three

Riddle diddle one two three

Aunt Harriet: Riddle diddle twelve nine six and three

Riddle diddle three two one and when I'm done

The magic works on three

Riddle diddle one two three!

Kids: Riddle diddle twelve nine six and three

Riddle diddle three two one and when we'r done

The magic works on three

Riddle diddle one two three!


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