Infinite was looking through a book about games, mostly containing tips, secrets and cheats, but something caught his eye.
Infinite: Wait...
There was a picture of a Meta Runner on the page, but with a glowing blue stone on her arm.
Infinite: Hang on... I remember the real me saying something about glowing stones... But it seems so familiar.
Crystal: Is something wrong, honey?
Infinite: N-no. Just... Wondering about something.
Crystal: Ah, okay.
Lamar: Hi, guys. I suppose you heard about Operation Silent Demon...?
Infinite: We heard.
Crystal: It sounds cool!
Lamar: Dang it... No one agrees with me... It's a bad idea! Tas Corp is a multi-millionaire company! Not only could we get in trouble, but we could be sent to court!
Infinite: Lamar, we can do this. Just have a bit of hope.
Crystal: And think of the aftermath! If we pull this off... Tas Corp will just vanish!
Lamar: True... Argh...
Infinite: Me and Crystal are gonna help with this plan. We'll be helping Tari play the game too.
Lamar: I see.
Crystal: It's an amazing plan. I know we can pull it off!
Theo walked into the room with Tari.
Tari: See? Be a bit more hopeful like me, Sofia and Crystal!
Lamar: Agh... Fine, I'll try. But if this fails, then I'm blaming all of you!
Infinite: Fair.
Tari: Are we gonna be training today?
Infinite: Yes. Masa and Crystal are gonna help, but I'm gonna be having a fight with Son.
Tari: Huh? Why?
Infinite: Just to test his skills.
Tari: O-okay then.
Masa: Let's go, Tari. We'll be playing some more first person shooters.
Tari: A-alright.
Everyone walked out of the room apart from Crystal, as she rubbed her stomach and smiled.
Crystal: I'll be looking forward to holding you in my arms.
Meanwhile...
Belle and Lux watched as the scientists studied the Project Blue chip found in the lab earlier.
Lux: Belle... You know what this means?
Belle: Huh?
Lux: This discovery... It could change not only the future of this company, but the entire world.
Belle: Great for you, but... *Sniff*
Lux: Look... I'm sorry about her...
Belle: I don't think you are...
Lux: I am. Get some rest, Belle. I know you're tired.
Belle: S-sure. Night, Lux.
Belle walked off, as Lux turned back to the glass.
Lux: Interesting indeed... But it's not as interesting as what we used to create Lari's Meta Runner arm... Which was a mistake. That's how she's able to summon all of these things from the video game world.
Lux's earpiece vibrated, he tapped it and heard Hurk on the other end.
Hurk: Lux? It's Hurk.
Lux: What is it, Hurk? I'm busy.
Hurk: I think I'm close. I've asked a few people about the photos, and some have said they know where our favorite Meta Runners live.
Lux: Great. Capture them and bring them to Tas Corp ASAP. Lux out.
Lux tapped his earpiece again, as Hurk took his rocket launcher out.
Hurk: Alright... Just a few houses up ahead... Then I'm there.
Lux: Tari... Whoever you are... Wherever you came from... We'll discover your origins... We'll lead you right in.
Tas Corp Scientist 1: Lux, this might take a while. We're going to send a team back over to that lab and see if anything else is hidden.
Lux: Go on ahead. Report to me if you find anything.
The Tas Corp scientist left the building with a few guards.
Lux: Hmm... About what I said earlier... If I reacquire what we used to create Lari's Meta Runner arm... Tas Corp could spread to multiple universes. We'll become the richest and most powerful company in the Multiverse. Sounds like a great plan... Heh heh.
Belle crawled into her bed and shed a few tears.
Belle: Lucinia... I'm sorry... What that doc did to you... If he survived that explosion, I will make him pay for it...
She then suddenly heard something outside of her room.
Belle: Huh? Who's there?
Then suddenly, a spirit emerged through her door, she yelped and lifted her arms up.
Belle: Who are you?!
The spirit had a hood on.
???: I suppose you know about the Hero of the Multiverse?
Belle: Huh? Y-yes, but what does he have to do with this?
The spirit took his hood off, revealing a very familiar Jackal.
Novius: My brother... His daughter defeated me. But I've come to this universe to give a warning.
Belle: W-warning?
Novius: Your universe is not safe... Lari... She's a threat.
Belle: Well, that's obvious-
Novius: No... I mean more than that. Not only is she a threat... She's a target of a dangerous being from my universe.
Belle: W-who are you? Why are you telling me this?
Novius suddenly vanished into a green mist, as Belle wiped her forehead.
Belle: I should probably get some sleep... Maybe this is a dream...
Belle fell asleep, but tossed and turned thinking about Lucinia and the spirit's warning.
Back with Infinite...
Infinite and Son battled with their weapons, as Son started to breathe heavily.
Son: Okay... You're very strong...
Infinite: Well, who am I the clone of? You'll get stronger too, Son. You'll use that strength to defeat Tas Corp and Lari.
Son: Oh, yes I will!
Sofia walked outside with a few snacks.
Infinite: Thanks, Sofia.
Sofia: Anytime.
Sofia walked back inside and watched Tari, Masa and Crystal play Call of Duty: Black Ops.
Crystal: Man, we're lucky to have these classics.
Masa: You sure are... Every single gamer wants these ultra rare games. They're legendary.
Crystal: Wow.
Tari managed to shoot Masa and Crystal down.
Tari: Woohoo!
Theo: Yeah! Nice one, Tari!
Tari: Thanks, Theo!
Crystal: Not bad at all.
Masa: Again.
Lamar hugged his body pillow while sleeping.
Tari: Really?
Masa: Don't mind him. Focus on the game.
Tari: I don't know why... But that sounds familiar.
Masa: Uh huh.
Crystal pressed a few buttons on her Meta Runner arm's screen and started to play better. Tari did the same, so did Masa.
Theo: Whoa.
Sofia: You three are real determined gamers!
Crystal: Thanks! But you should see Infinite. Once he's concentrated on a game... You can never distract him how hard you try.
Sofia: Mmhmm.
Masa: I'll have to challenge him soon.
Infinite and Son walked into the building, Son was completely fatigued, while Infinite was only sweating a little.
Son: *Puff* Jeez...
Infinite: *Chuckle*
Tari paused the game and helped Son onto the couch.
Son: Thanks, cuz.
Tari: You're welcome!
Infinite: You put up a good fight, Son. But I see room for improvement.
Son: Alright, Infinite.
Theo: Quick question, what will Son be doing in Operation Silent Demon?
Masa: He'll be a back up just in case it goes wrong.
Lamar: And just like that... I'm nervous again-
The doorbell suddenly rang, as Sofia hopped off the chair.
Sofia: I'll get it! Must be the pizza we ordered!
Lamar: Ah, yeah!
Sofia unlocked the door and opened it.
Sofia: Hi there- EEP!
Hurk: I finally found you. Hmm... I'm gonna play this smart. Come with me.
Hurk kept the rocket launcher pointed at Sofia, as she followed him outside.
Sofia: W-who are you...?!
Hurk: My name is Hurk- I mean... Be quiet! I ask the questions!
Sofia: Guys... Help...!
Hurk led Sofia away while smiling.
(Hurk?! What are you doing?!)
Anyways, lata-
Meanwhile...
Lari was in her office playing Mortal Kombat 11, wiping out any unlucky player who got in her way.
Lari: Wow. This isn't even a challenge. I'm facing the most skilled players and they're nothing compared to me. I guess it's because of this.
The clone opened her Meta Runner arm to reveal... The Troll Stone.
Lari: I don't know what it is... But it's powerful.
(OH, FUCK!)
Anyways, lata!