Misadventures in the Multiverse

Chapter Seventeen

The city was in shambles but in the process of being rebuilt. A few days had passed, and the Ultra Scouts were enjoying some much-needed rest and relaxation. Clyde and Raleigh seemed to be getting ready to leave for another world. Adrian being mostly healed now stood up to greet them. "Leaving already, huh?" They both nodded after everything that happened, Clyde was grateful for this experience. In a way, he felt like it had helped him a lot mentally. The rest of the Scouts had got up to say their goodbyes. "Well, thank you two." Adrian would say, any other words seemed to escape his mind like he had a lot to think about. Maya spoke in his stead. "If you guys need anything, we'll be glad to lend our strength." White and the others nodded, azure reaching out his fist. Clyde smiled, pressing his fist against it as the other followed suit. Raleigh was growing impatient, whisking him away to the hopper, eager for the next adventure. They all waved before striking a group pose. They had come a long way, but some things would never change.

"Now Clyde, there's something I should probably bring up," Raleigh said while preparing to take off. "What's up," Clyde asked curiously. "Well um. It's just." She didn't seem to want to say anything but was trying to keep herself from keeping any more secrets from him as she promised. "Well, what is it Cap." He said mockingly, just wanting her to spit it out. She was debating what to say, not answering until she blurted out the words. "I haven't been able to navigate the ship to the right worlds recently, and I don't know why." Clyde should've been angry or at least slightly peeved at her, but he was calm. "That honestly makes a lot of sense now that you're admitting it." He stated. She pouted a little. "Was it really." Clyde ignored that, pressing further. "Do you think that creepy scientist did something to you? I never saw him, but he had you unconscious for a while, didn't he?" She thought about it, accepting that to be the most likely answer. She quickly changed the subject, plugging herself up, and abruptly lifting The Hopper into the air. "Anyway, let's go, who cares."

He fell on his ass. "Wait, hold on, you're just taking it by chance?" He asked worried, which she shrugged off. "We haven't died yet." She said as they entered the vortex. She didn't even bother shooting for a specific location this time. Clyde quickly crawled to a seat, strapping himself in. Thanks to the randomness of the warp, they seemed to arrive much faster to World X. He looked around, seeing that they were in outer space. The planet in the distance was illuminated with lights, almost none of it was free of the light. They slowly flew into the atmosphere. A little robot appeared next to the hopper, and another on the other side. It started to direct her like they were expecting them. The closer they got, they could see a sprawling city booming with music that shook The Hopper, assaulting their ears with tunes you'd hear at a rave. People everywhere were dancing, seeming to be having the time of their lives. Bright neon lights constantly changing color. One of the lights was connected to a huge sign with none other than Loki's face on it, looking jolly and full of life.

The robots lead them to the center of the town square, wanting them to land right there for some reason. Clyde and Raleigh made their way out to see the man himself, parting with the rest of the crowd of people. The music shut off, and everyone slowly turned their attention toward them. Loki was now wearing a nice white suit. "You made it! Welcome to my world, where the party never stops." Loki Cheered as the entire city roared with cheers like the greatest thing ever just happened. Very confused, they both stepped toward him. Loki started to size them up as everyone else resumed the celebrating. He looked Clyde up, and down, doing the same to Raleigh. "You two have certainly grown a lot since we last met. I mean, your measurements haven't..." Raleigh glared at him, informing him with her gaze that he shouldn't say anything else about that.

"Right, well anyway. As I said, this is my world, feel free to do as you please, there isn't much that's off-limits here. I can even help you find a few people to hook up with." Loki gleefully stated to them. "You really have a one-track mind," Clyde said, unimpressed with his suggestion. He grinned at Clyde taking a wine glass from a random person who handed it to him, taking a sip. "Don't play coy, no one will judge you here. I know what you like." He smirked. "Well" Clyde started to say, but Raleigh interrupted, quietly handing him a paper, presumably with things she wanted in a partner. He tried not to laugh. "Well, you missed your window, Clyde, I have to help the little lady now." "I'm not little." She yelled at him as they walked off. Loki snaps his fingers, summoning a guy and girl to Clyde.