Agency of the 5th World (Original)

Chapter 26: The Quest to Save Tiffany

"Remember Nic, our main objective is to spy on Darkness. Not to search for Tiffany," instructs Jeremiah.

"I know," says Nic disapprovingly.

"What's your disguise?" asks Jeremiah.

"Bowser," answers Nic.

"Lucky! I got stuck with Kluztley," complains Jeremiah.

"You're the lucky one. I want to be Kluztley," complains Nic right back at him.

"Why don't we switch, then?" suggests Jeremiah.

"Because Head Spikey told us we can't."

"He won't even know."

"Yes, he will. He can see stuff."

"You're being paranoid."

"No, I'm not. He has weird abilities."

"Ok. Forget I said anything, then?"

"Literally or figuratively?"

"Figuratively. Of course, I could make it literal if you want."

"No thanks."

"Ok, I was just asking."

"Ok. I found a place to land."

They land in the forest near the old Agency. Once they exit their ships, they put on their costumes. Jeremiah turns the dial to Manaphyguy, which turned him into his penguin. Once their costumes were put on, they walk over to the ruins of the old Agency. Debris was everywhere. There were plenty of holes in the walls. The whole atmosphere seemed to exude a type of ominous vibe. Upon approaching, they are spotted by Herbert and Bowser Jr.

"There they are," says Bowser Jr.

"We've been looking for you two everywhere," says Herbert.

"Come on. Darkness is about to explain his latest plan," says Bowser Jr.

"Click Click Clickety Click," says Manaphyguy.

"Did you just call me Jim-Bo?" asks Herbert.

Quickly, Manaphyguy got out a "How to speak Crab for Smarties" book (Who knew there was a book for candy). He found what he was looking for and says, "Click." Herbert says in response to that, "Let's go." They walk to the very center of the Agency where a bunch of chairs were set up. Upon arrival, they saw Darkness up on an elevated portion of land and a lot more of his minions sitting down on the chairs. They took their seats.

"My minions. We are ready to start excavating the legendary machine said to be under the Agency. Before I say anything else, I'm going to check for intruders."

Everyone closed their eyes and suddenly, his minion's suits and shadow markings start glowing releasing a huge, concentrated amount of shadow energy. Nic and Manaphyguy could feel it making them visibly sick. The glow stops, Darkness and his minions open their eyes. Nic and Manaphyguy's pain disappears. Then, Darkness announces, "It seems we have a couple of intruders disguised as Bowser and Kluztley." Manaphyguy starts to wonder, "How did he know?" They throw off their costumes. Manaphyguy turned the dial to Jeremiah, changing him back to normal. Nic runs straight up to Darkness.

"Where is Tiffany?" demands Nic electricity crackling in his hands.

"If you must know, she's behind me. I must warn you. She hasn't been herself lately," answers Darkness as Tiffany appears out of nowhere.

Suddenly, something hits her and her shadow markings disappear.

"What happened?" exclaims Darkness.

"I cured her with a light ball. I'm pretty sure you heard of them before," answers Jeremiah.

"So, you had one all this time?"

"Yes. That's right."

"I wish I knew you had it earlier. Why can't that intruder scan detect light balls? I could have used it to find the Light Realm."

"You will never find the Light Realm."

"What's the Light Realm?" asks Nic and Tiffany.

"ALL MINIONS ATTACK!" orders Darkness.