My further adventures

Talking with a bartender

Meanwhile in universe 0006; at the Star pub in Atlanta; Ms Ruby Fielding was a dark skinned woman of 29. She was the bartender, and her customers were regulars.

"Hey, what's you having Bob?" Said Ruby, as she cleaned the counter with a towel.

"I'll have a pint of Bud Light," said Bob.

Ruby poured him a drink and handed it to him.

"Thanks."

Ruby went to serve another customer.

"So," said Ruby, "anything new happen lately?"

"Nope," said Bob, "same old same old."

"So, no big plans coming up?"

"Well," said Bob, "my boss at the factory gave us all a raise."

"Nice," said Ruby, "what else is new?"

"Nothing much," said Bob, "what about you?"

"Meh, would you believe me if I told you that I fought in a multiverse martial arts tournament?"

"Yeah right," laughed Bob, "if you actually did that, you'd be a rich super hero or something."

"It's a little more complicated than that, but it is true."

"Oh really? I heard you took a gang that was in here a few weeks ago with that drunken thing you do."

Ruby sighed.

"Please it's called drunken boxing."

"Yeah," said Bob, "the way you fight is really weird, but it does the job."

"Thanks."

"Hey, why don't you show me a few moves sometime?"

"Not here honey. I can't risk breaking any furniture, not after what happened last week."

"Oh right," laughed Bob, "remember when that guy was talking smack about your fighting style and you knocked his lights out?"

"Actually I told him to leave because he was making the other customers uncomfortable. He dared me to do something, and I warned him about my drunken kung fu. He called it fake and took a swing at me, and that was the last thing he ever did."

Just then someone entered the bar.

"Well, look what the cat dragged in." Said Ruby.

"Hello Ruby." Said a robot with a face that resembled a gas mask.

"Who the hell is this guy?" Asked Bob.

"This is my buddy, Gamma, and he is a robot."

"Ruby!" Said Gemma, "Long time no see, i heard that you competed in the tournament. How did it go?"

"Well," said Ruby, "I managed to defeat my opponent in round one but I was beaten in round two by a bouncer who knew Akido. It was a fun experience. How did you hear about it?"

"I met Sensei Kyle briefly. He said that another tournament was going to be held in nine months."

"I already know Gemma."

"Really?" Said Bob, "I would have loved to compete in the tournament. I bet I would have done well."

"I don't think you'd have a chance against those people," said Ruby, "they are all super heroes with multiverse strength. You wouldn't have stood a chance.

"You know," said Bob, "I would love to see you fight. Bring me to the tournament next time."

"Ok," said Ruby, "if you really want to go. I'll take you next year."

"Sweet!"

The robot looked at Ruby and smirked.

"So Ruby," said the robot, "you're still using your drunken boxing?"

"Yes. Although Sensei Kyle said that I should learn other forms of martial arts too. Why do you ask Gamma?"

"Just curious. I'm learning monkey style Kung fu."

"That's cool."

The robot nodded.

"Well," said Bob, "how come there was no mention of the tournament on the news? There's always a big story on the news when a superhero shows up, or when the police catch a wanted criminal."

"Because it wasn't televised." Said Ruby, "The whole tournament was a cover in order to bring heroes together from different timelines to defeat an evil warlord. By the time our two finalist work competing against each other, we decide to make our move on the warlord. And we won."

"Really? Cool!"

"Yeah, it was a great fight, and it was awesome! Sensei Kyle is the champion of the multiverse and Lilith is the runner up."

"That's cool. I would have loved to have seen it. Tell me more about the tournament. I want to see the next one."