The Battle for Earth

The Battle Zone

"The Nemesis are NOT allowed to take our home!"

 Wow. I never realized I could speak with such anger and ferocity. But I guess I was so mad at the Nemesis for ambushing us when we weren't at the Battle Zone yet. So dishonourable. And yet... I have a feeling that's not all they're going to do.

"This is John Tibboh, Captain of the Arsenal calling in to the Bridge. We need reinforcements. Now!"

Err, this is Joe Joe, Acting Captian of the Arsenal calling Captain John Tibboh. We are unable to send in reinforcements at this time. Please stand by for further contact.

"This is just great. We can't have reinforcements AND Demi and Hannah are somewhere on Earth," moaned Henry.

"Have faith, Henry," said Marijn. "The four of us are entirely capable of going into battle ourselves. Joseph, with your genius and strategic mind, we know the best decisions. Henry, with your battle skills, the Nemesis will realize they have to yield in front of you. Me, with my technology, we have the best arsenal. And John..."

"Hm?" said John.

"You are the Captain. You're the social glue that keeps us in our place. Without you, we would be lost."

"That's a great speech, Marijn," said Joseph. "But you haven't realized that the Nemesis are right in front of us as we speak."

A squadron of spherical fighters appeared in front of them. A big, bad Mothership trailing behind.

"Well, guys," said John. "Welcome to the Battle Zone."

"Everyone! Quad Formation Alpha!" ordered Henry.

The four of them arranged themselves in a diamond formation.

"Gentlemen," said Marijn. "Welcome to perhaps the last battle of our lives."

"It has been a complete honour serving with you," said Joseph.

"All right, guys," said John. "WE ARE AT WAR!"