The Univengers: Reign of Doom

Chapter 16: Storming Castle Doom

The Univengers were terrified. Optimus knew that panicking in these situations would waste time so he thought up a plan promptly.

"Alright," he said. "I suggest we land not too close to the castle. Doom will send his soldiers to attack us. We need that as a distraction. One of us should go inside to find Letty."

"I'll do it," said Woody. "The faster the distraction, the better."

In the castle, forty Doombots stood on ramps in a room with wiring on its walls, and two large, green pipes that had a balcony situated between them. The balcony formed out in a v-formation and there were sixteen spikes lined up on each of the two sides. The front of the balcony had a three foot tall replica of Doctor Doom's mask. Underneath the balcony was a pit that had pink steam floating every now and then. Doctor Doom walked up to the front of the balcony.

"My loyal companions, The Univengers have arrived to rescue their simpleton friend and attempt to defeat us. That will prove in vain. With my trans-thermal fusion dynamo fully charged with the blood of Harry Potter, the Towers Of Doom will be able to target the wizarding world. With the blood of E.T. and the DNA of Optimus Prime, the towers will reach even further heights by targeting extra-terrestrial planets. Who knows what wonders can be done with the blood of Spider-Man and the Hulk? Soon, Doctor Doom will be the most powerful man on Earth. Doom will rule over the wizarding world and the galaxy. Today, Latveria, tomorrow, the universe! All hail Doctor Doom!" He released a menacing laugh and the Doombots repeated in unison, "All hail Doctor Doom!" Then, they split off into the left and right doors of the room.

With Castle Doom on a hill, there was a long, winding road up to it. Once the tooncopter got above the road, Popeye turned it to face the other way and landed it half a mile away from the entrance to the castle. Popeye and Woody exited the cockpit and Peter put his mask on.

"You got your needle with you, Banner?", asked Spider-Man.

"Why wouldn't I?", Banner said as he took it out of his right pocket to show it and put it back in. "Hopefully, I don't get put to sleep again." Arnie got on his motorcycle and turned on the ignition.

"Popeye, Storm hop in," requested Optimus.

"It's alright," said Storm. "The wind will carry me."

Popeye opened Optimus's right door. Before going in, he said to his new companions, "If one of us doesn't make it, it's been an honor sailing with ya. No matta how brief it was." They gave respect nods of respect and the sailor climbed into the right seat. Spider-Man stood on the suspension above Optimus's wheels. Harry took the bicycle off the wall and turned it around to face the door ramp and helped E.T. climb into the basket in front of the handles.

"You're gonna have to bear with me, E.T.," said Harry. "I've never really used a bike. Would you say it's like using a broom but you move your legs?" E.T. nodded. Woody walked to the front of the group and got into a running start position. Banner pushed the lever down to open the ramp, which was fully opened in nine seconds.

"Last one to the castle is a rotten egg!", Woody teased before zooming up the snowy road.

"Let's roll out," declared Optimus. The Autobot came out first, then E.T. and Harry on their bike, Arnie on his motorcycle, and Storm flying out in that order. Spider-Man hopped on Optimus's roof. Harry and E.T.'s bike began to lift twelve feet off the ground to avoid traction with the snow. Banner pushed the lever back up to close and walked out of the fourth door on the right. He started to run and took out his needle from his right pocket. He pricked his left index finger and focused his agitation on the pain but also the fear and anger from Doctor Doom's ultimatum. Banner started growing green and his speed increased.
Woody was approaching the castle's entrance. There was a drawbridge situated above an endless pit. A pillar on the left and right side stood in front of the drawbridge. They were each grey, had three bolts, and the tops of them had what looked like a dark brown claw. There was a smaller claw a foot below the top ones. Before Woody could reach the drawbridge, a horde of Doombots came flying out of the castle's entrance.