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Chapter 22 - CHAPTER 22: THE NEW NARRATIVE, AND THE MUGGING

The group finally reached the center of the lair, but their joy was short-lived when they found out that Gordon Rameusy had escaped. "This can't be happening! How did he get out?" exclaimed Ian India.

"He's after the Omnihedron. He still needs to destroy it," said Sammy Sealand.

Cameron Cambodia added, "We need to stop him before it's too late."

Annie Ireland, as usual, proclaimed, "HI FELLAS I'M THE GOAT! But we need to remember the omnihedron as our ally."

Jake Vietnam nodded in agreement. "Yes, we can't let him destroy the Omnihedron. We have to find him and stop him."

Ram spoke up, "But how are we supposed to find him? He could be anywhere in the Omniverse."

Jason Bourne replied, "We'll have to use every resource we have. We need to gather information and track him down."

All of a sudden, they receive a message from Gordon Rameusy on their communication devices. "Hello, my dear enemies. You might have escaped from my trap, but there's still one thing left for me to do. I will blow up this narrative below the concept of time, and you will be lost forever. Goodbye, and farewell."

Jake's heart sank as he heard the message. "We have to get out of here, now!" he shouted to the others.

"On it!" Ram said, "The only narrative we can reach from here is the 'Feminine Colleen cosmological hierarchy of Ladies.'

Jason replied, "Let's go if it involves getting out of here!"

But as they turned to leave, they noticed that Ian, Cameron, Annie, and Sammy were slowly backing away from them.

"What are you guys doing?" Ram asked, confused.

"We're staying," Cameron replied firmly. "This is our narrative, and we have to protect it."

Annie added, "HI FELLAS I'M THE GOAT, and we can't let Gordon destroy it."

Sammy nodded in agreement. "We'll do whatever it takes to stop him. Even if it means sacrificing ourselves."

Ian nodded, "I'm sorry our journey has to end so soon… I was going to show you the greatest butter chicken naan in the narrative over in Rajshahi."

Jake, Ram, and Jason looked at each other in sadness. They knew what they had to do. "We'll come back for you," Jake promised.

As they made their way out of the narrative, they could hear the sounds of explosions in the distance. They knew that their friends were fighting to protect their narrative, and they couldn't help but feel a sense of loss.

"We'll never forget them," Jason said, as they emerged from the narrative into the void between the multiverses.

Ram nodded. "They were brave, and they fought for what they believed in."

Jake looked out into the void and thought of all the other narratives and universes that were out there. "We have to keep fighting. For them, and for everyone else out there."

And with that, they set off into the unknown, it was just the original trio of Jake, Jason and Ram.

The trio of Jake, Jason, and Ram walked in silence, their minds lost in thought as they reminisced about the past. They remembered the friends they lost along the way, their sacrifices and bravery, and the moments they shared together.

Ram looked at the portal device he held in his hand and sighed. "I can't believe we had to leave them behind. It just doesn't feel right," he said.

"I know, man. But we did what we had to do. We couldn't just stay there and wait for the inevitable," Jake replied, placing a hand on Ram's shoulder.

Jason nodded in agreement. "We have to keep moving forward. We can't let their sacrifices be in vain," he said, his voice firm and determined.

As they walked, they couldn't help but think of the challenges that still lay ahead. The thought of Gordon Rameusy still out there, with the power of the Stellar Heavenly Child and the determination to destroy the Omniverse, sent shivers down their spines.

"We're going to need a plan," Ram said, breaking the silence.

"Agreed. We can't just charge in blindly. We have to be smart about this," Jake said, his mind already working on possible strategies.

Jason looked at his companions and smiled. "I have a feeling that with the three of us together, we can take on anything," he said.

As the trio of Jake, Jason, and Ram continued on their journey, reminiscing about their past experiences and everything that had happened to them, they suddenly heard a rustling in the nearby bushes.

Out of the bushes stepped a woman, tall and imposing. Her name was Mrs. Downshake, and she was an expert in hand-to-hand combat. She seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, and before the trio could react, she had launched a surprise attack on them.

"Give me your money." She said.

Jake, Jason, and Ram fought back with all their might, but Mrs. Downshake was too skilled. She seemed to anticipate their every move and had an answer for all their attacks. Despite their best efforts, they were quickly overpowered and defeated.

Jake, Jason, and Ram slowly regained consciousness a few hours after their defeat at the hands of Mrs. Downshake. Their heads were throbbing, and their bodies ached as they attempted to stand up. They found themselves in a dimly lit room, the walls adorned with eerie paintings and strange symbols.

"Where are we?" Jason groaned, rubbing his head.

Jake scanned the room, his eyes finally settling on a shadowy figure sitting in the corner. "Who are you?" he demanded.

The figure stood up, revealing herself to be an old woman with piercing eyes and a stern expression. "My name is Madam Zara," she said in a gravelly voice. "And you three have stumbled into my domain."

Ram narrowed his eyes. "What do you want from us?"

Madam Zara cackled, her laughter echoing off the walls. "You three have something that I need," she said, a wicked glint in her eye. "Something that could grant me immeasurable power."

Jake, Jason, and Ram exchanged glances, confusion etched on their faces. "We don't know what you're talking about," Jake said.

Madam Zara scowled. "Do not play games with me, young man. I know that you possess the Key of the Omniverse."

The trio's eyes widened in shock. The Key of the Omniverse was a legendary artifact said to hold the power to unlock any door, whether physical or metaphorical. It was said to be indestructible and had the potential to grant its owner immense power.

"We don't have it," Jason said firmly, his voice laced with frustration.

Madam Zara sneered. "I don't believe you," she said. "But that doesn't matter. You three are going to help me find it. And if you refuse... well, let's just say that I have ways of making you help. First, we need to get 10 million follars!"

"10 million what?" Ram asked?"

"Follars, one follar is infinity dollars."

Jason spoke up, "We would… but we just got robbed…"

Madam Zara's eyes narrowed. "Robbed, you say?" she mused. "How unfortunate for you. But that doesn't change the fact that you owe me 10 million follars, and I intend to collect."

Jake stepped forward, his fists clenched in anger. "We don't have that kind of money," he said. "And even if we did, we wouldn't give it to you."

Madam Zara chuckled. "Then I guess we'll just have to find another way for you to repay your debt," she said, her eyes gleaming with malice.

Zara then says, "There's a city a couple miles from here, and in that city there is a location where you can play games to get money. You boys should head there."

Jake, Jason, and Ram exchanged glances, unsure of what to do. They didn't want to play into Madam Zara's hands, but they also couldn't risk her hurting them or anyone else they cared about.

After a moment of silence, Jake spoke up. "Fine. We'll go to the city and play these games," he said, his voice firm. "But we're not doing it for you. We're doing it to get our own money back."

Madam Zara grinned. "Very well," she said. "But don't take too long. I have ways of making you regret crossing me."

The trio nodded, and Madam Zara showed them to the door. As they stepped outside, they were hit with a gust of cold wind, and they realized that they were in the middle of a dark forest.

"Where are we?" Ram asked, looking around in confusion.

Jake sighs, "Man, I fucking hate this narrative, we've met two woman and both have either forced us to do something or robbed us."

Jason nodded in agreement. "Yeah, this place is giving me the creeps."

Ram looked at his phone, trying to get a signal. "Hey, I think I found something," he said, pointing to a map on his screen. "There's a city a few miles from here. It's called Arkhaven."

"Let's head there," Jake said, determined to get their money back.

As they walked, the trees thinned out, and the city slowly came into view. Arkhaven was a bustling metropolis, with skyscrapers that towered over the horizon and neon lights that illuminated the streets. The trio marveled at the sights, forgetting their troubles for a moment.

The city was divided into several districts, each with its own unique flavor. The downtown area was filled with high-end restaurants and luxury shops, while the industrial district was a maze of factories and warehouses. The entertainment district was where the trio headed, eager to find the game Madam Zara had mentioned.

As they entered the district, they were hit with a wall of noise and color. The streets were filled with people, and the air was thick with the smell of food and smoke. The trio weaved through the crowd, trying to find the game that could help them earn their money back.

Jason then began to say, "This is another filler, and even Arkhonia was better than this heap."

Finally, they stumbled upon a large building with a sign that read "The Arena." Inside, they found rows of arcade machines, each with a different game. The sound of bells and whistles filled the air as people competed for high scores.

The trio spotted a game in the corner that looked promising. It was a racing game, and the prize for the highest score was 1 million follars.

"Let's do this," Jason said, pumping his fist in excitement.

They each put in a token and began to play, determined to win and get their money back.