Unhinged // Lego City Adventures

Chapter Seven: Salvation

Clemmons sat, tied up in the same interrogation room, alone. He tried once more to struggle out of the ropes, but it was no use. Tippy must have tied them extra tight to prevent him from escaping again. Tippy himself was nowhere to be seen, and the suspense was killing him.

     How had he let this happen? He should've known that Cluster was suspicious. Of course he had a reason to betray everyone, but it still wasn't the right thing to do. This was all Clemmons' fault.

     Anxiety churned his stomach. What was taking Tippy so long? What was he planning to do with Clemmons? The longer he was left to his thoughts, the more panicked he felt. Maybe he should just give in to Tippy before he did anything to him. Maybe it would be easier that way.

     Clemmons shook his head. No, he couldn't give in now. He couldn't let his fears overtake him. He pictured the citizens, who he'd let down so many times before. He pictured Mayor Fleck, Wheeler, Carol, Harl, Duke, Freya and Bob, who'd stood by him anyway. Their lives and safety were at stake, and Clemmons was their last hope.

     No matter what Tippy did to him, he had to resist. He had to be brave.

     Tippy finally came back, but this time he wore a new master criminal outfit. His aura was much scarier than it had been before. Last time, Tippy had seemed calm and somewhat negotiable. There was none of that calmness this time. Tippy didn't say anything, he just paced back and forth in front of the table Clemmons was sitting at. Clemmons struggled futilely as Tippy paced. Tippy finally spoke in a quiet shaky voice.

     "Open the door."

     Clemmons tried to stop his shaking. "Tippy, I already told you. I don't want to. You can't just force people into Paradoors and expect them to be happy."

     Tippy slammed his hands against the table, causing Clemmons to flinch. "They WILL be happy! I know what's best!"

     Tippy was trying to intimidate him, but he resisted. "How did you even find us in the first place?"

     The table was still shaking from Tippy's impact. "Door powers also give us the power to hear conversations behind any doors. And, conveniently, you and your city were very willing to talk around doors. You weren't aware of this ability because you are a disgrace with your powers."

     Clemmons couldn't help but agree in his mind.

     Clemmons once again noticed Tippy's new master criminal outfit. It looked nearly identical to his last one except he had a cape that almost reached the floor, plus he didn't have his mask. Everyone knew that it was him.

     "Why do you have a criminal outfit on? I thought you said you were trying to clear your name. I think that outfit and your actions give the opposite effect."

  Tippy quietly chuckled and shook his head. "There was no fixing my image. Everyone was so sold on me being a criminal that I've decided to embrace it. Your city has given me no choice but to become a criminal to fulfil my purpose, and so be it. I would rather be a lone hero and bring forth Paradoors than fix my image."

     Clemmons challenged Tippy. "Would a hero really kidnap and terrorize a whole city?"

     Tippy got close to Clemmons. "It's all for the greater good. Everything I've ever done was for the greater good. All of my crimes will become irrelevant in Paradoors. Everyone will be happy!" Tippy smiled a bit at the thought of Paradoors. He looked deep in thought.

     "You are wrong."

     Tippy stopped smiling and looked directly at Clemmons. "I never thought you to be the assertive type. What changed?"