Right on cue, the monsters and the Wolf all arrived at Mike and Heidi's trap!
The monsters were furious.
Monster 1: "CURSE YOU, You bunch of scums!"
Monster 2: "You tricked us!"
Mike and Heidi high-fived each other.
Mike (grinning): "See? Magic."
Heidi (smirking): "See? Cooking."
Jim facepalmed again.
Jim (thinking): "They are NOTHING like Tim and Rei... Are they REALLY the next generation?!"
The monsters arrived, but instead of an intense battle...
Mike (pointing at Monster 1): "That one's mine!"
Heidi (pointing at Monster 2): "No, YOU take that one! I want this one!"
Monster 1: "WHY should I listen to YOU?! I'm clearly the stronger one!"
Monster 2: "FOOL! I'M the stronger one!"
Jim looked left - Mike and Heidi were screaming at each other.
He looked right - the monsters were screaming at each other.
He looked ahead - even the Wolf was yelling at the monsters.
His eyes twitched as he lost his patience.
Jim (shouting): "ARE NONE OF YOU SERIOUS?! YOU'RE MAKING A MOCKERY OF THIS BATTLE!"
What Would Tim & Rei Think?!
Jim was completely done with this nonsense.
He thought back to Tim and Rei-the Solunar Warriors who entrusted him with this mission.
Tim: The hot-blooded, strong-willed reckless Solar Warrior. Even though he had a casual and carefree side, he fought with determination.
Rei: The calculating, serious, ruthless Lunar Warrior who hardly let her emotions get in the way during battle.
If they saw this... they'd LOSE THEIR MINDS for sure.
Jim (thinking): "Tim would be screaming at them to focus as he becomes serious during battles."
Jim (thinking harder): "Rei would've just KILLED them by now out of frustration looking at there stubborness."
But Jim wasn't like them.
He had to find another way to control this madness.
But before he could say anything else-
Red Riding Hood suddenly appeared.
She had come to see what was happening after hearing all the commotion.
And at that moment...
The Wolf lunged forward!
GRAB!
He caught Red Riding Hood by the throat, lifting her off the ground!
Wolf (grinning): "One step closer, and I rip her apart!"
The monsters grinned. This was perfect-if she died, the fairy tale would collapse!
Mike and Heidi-who had been arguing just seconds ago-immediately stopped.
Their personalities clashed, but if there was one thing they agreed on...
They hated bullies.
Mike (furious): "Put her down, you oversized mutt!"
Heidi (cracking her knuckles): "Or I'll shove a fork so deep in your snout you'll be sneezing metal!"
For the first time ever, Mike and Heidi stood side by side, glaring at the same enemies.
The Wolf flinched, sensing their combined killing intent.
The monsters stepped back. "Uh... shouldn't he let her go?"
Just as Mike and Heidi prepared to attack, Jim suddenly stepped in between them.
Jim (serious): "STOP! If you kill either of them-Red Riding Hood OR the Wolf-this entire planet will collapse!"
Mike and Heidi froze.
Heidi: "Wait, what?"
Mike: "Why?! The Wolf is evil!"
Jim (explaining): "That doesn't matter! The Fairy Universe depends on these stories staying intact. If you kill an important character, the balance breaks, and this whole world will vanish!"
Mike and Heidi looked at each other, realizing how dangerous this was.
Heidi (whispering): "...So, we just beat up the monsters instead?"
Mike (grinning): "I was planning to anyway."
Jim exhaled in relief. "Finally, they're using their heads..."
The plan was set.
Mike vs. Monster 1.
Heidi vs. Monster 2.
Jim? His job was the hardest-freeing Red Riding Hood from the Wolf without breaking the fairy tale balance!
Jim (muttering): "This mission was NOT worth it..."
Mike faced Monster 1, a massive armored beast with spiked gauntlets.
Monster 1 (cracking knuckles): "I'll crush you into blue paste!"
Mike twirled his wand and smirked.
Mike: "Oh? I'd like to see you try. But let me warn you-"
He flipped his magician's hat and tossed it into the air as he transformed into Blue Magician Warrior.
Mike (grinning): "I'm not just all talk!"
With a flick of his wand, his hat expanded in mid-air-transforming into a giant floating spell circle!
Monster 1 hesitated.
Mike (chanting): "Gravity Bind!"
The spell activated, and a heavy force crushed down on Monster 1, making him struggle to move.
Monster 1 (grunting): "What the-?! My body feels... heavy!"
Mike wagged his finger.
Mike: "You picked the wrong guy to mess with, buddy."
Monster 1 roared and broke free momentarily, rushing at Mike with a punch!
Mike smirked.
Mike: "I already calculated that."
With a wave of his wand, he summoned a wall of playing cards, forming a magical shield.
BOOM!
The impact sent magic sparks flying, but Mike stood his ground.
Mike: "This is too easy. Try something new."
Meanwhile, Heidi faced Monster 2, a serpent-like creature with venomous fangs and clawed arms.
Monster 2 (hissing): "You're just a cook! What can you possibly do against ME?!"
Heidi cracked her neck and flexed her arms, though she looked embarrassed doing so, as she transformed into Yellow Cook Warrior.
Heidi (grumbling): "Tch... Don't make me use my strength."
Monster 2 lunged at her!
But before he could strike-
CLANG!
Heidi parried the attack with a massive frying pan!
Monster 2 (stunned): "What?!"
Heidi sighed and shook her head.
Heidi: "Fine, I'll show you what cooking power REALLY means."
She pulled out two giant forks and spun them rapidly, creating a whirlwind of heat!
Monster 2 (nervous): "What are you doing?!"
Heidi: "Preparing the perfect roast."
She suddenly charged forward, slamming Monster 2 with a brutal fork strike to the stomach!
Monster 2 (screaming): "Gaaahhh!!"
Heidi looked away, blushing slightly.
Heidi (grumbling to herself): "I hate how strong I am..."
While Mike and Heidi battled, Jim had the hardest task of all.
The Wolf still had Red Riding Hood in his grasp.
Wolf (growling): "I'll rip her apart!"
Jim gritted his teeth. He had to save her without hurting the Wolf-or else the fairy tale would collapse.
Jim (thinking): "How do I make the Wolf let go... without attacking him directly?"
Then he got an idea.
He quickly grabbed some of Heidi's leftover food from the ground.
And then-
Jim (smirking): "Hey, Wolf! You ever tasted a gourmet meal before?"
The Wolf sniffed the air.
Wolf (hesitant): "Gourmet... meal?"
Jim: "Yeah. This is the best stew you'll ever taste. But if you kill her, you'll never get to try it."
The Wolf paused.
The scent was irresistible.
His grip weakened.
Jim saw his chance!
He rushed forward, grabbed Red Riding Hood, and pulled her away!
Wolf (realizing too late): "Wait-!"
Jim smirked, setting her down safely.
Jim: "Nice try, big guy. But your nose betrayed you."
The Wolf growled in frustration.
Back with Mike and Heidi-
They had both overpowered their opponents.
But just like before, they started arguing.
Mike: "I should finish them!"
Heidi: "No, I should!"
Jim (yelling): "WHO CARES?! JUST DO IT TOGETHER!"
Mike and Heidi glared at each other, but sighed.
Mike (grumbling): "Fine. Let's do it together."
Heidi (rolling eyes): "Just don't mess up."
They both charged their finishing moves.
Mike spun his wand and sprayed a potion, summoning a massive storm of magical blue energy.
Heidi twirled her forks, gathering golden cooking flames.
Mike & Heidi (shouting together):
"MAGIC CHEF FINAL STRIKE!"
BOOM!
The combined attack obliterated both monsters, sending them flying into the sky before exploding into dust!
As the dust settled, Mike dusted off his outfit smugly.
Mike: "See? That was MY magic that made it work."
Heidi crossed her arms, pouting.
Heidi: "Excuse me? It was MY cooking flames that made the attack strong!"
Jim (facepalming): "You guys JUST worked together. Can't you be normal for five minutes?!"
Mike and Heidi turned away from each other, still annoyed.
Heidi (muttering): "I still don't like you."
Mike (grinning): "The feeling's mutual."
Jim sighed heavily.
Jim (thinking): "This is gonna be a LONG journey..."
Meanwhile...
At the spaceship, now deeper in the Fairy Universe-
Count Nosferatu sat on his throne, smirking.
Nosferatu: "So... the Orb Warriors have arrived, have they? Never expected them to be on my way."
A Henchman stepped forward.
Henchman: "Should we eliminate them now, my lord?"
Nosferatu chuckled darkly.
Nosferatu: "No... let's see how far they can go. It will be amusing to watch them struggle."
His eyes gleamed with malice.
Nosferatu: "Orb Warriors or whatever, they are nothing but lost children in MY domain... and soon, they will learn true despair. By the way it seems I probably detected another spaceship entering the universe right after the Orb Warriors entered."
Henchman: "Lord! Is that bothering you, then we shall take care of it?"
Nosferatu:" No need to worry. Let it roam whoever that is. It doesn't matter. The one and only thing that may matter to me are the Orb Warriors. Can't believe they are just kids. I will take my time playing with them."
With the Little Red Riding Hood planet saved, the fairy tale progressed as intended. The villagers celebrated, and Red Riding Hood went home safely.
Meanwhile, Mike, Heidi, and Jim returned to their spaceship, floating above the planet.
As soon as they entered, the arguing immediately resumed.
Mike (grumbling): "Ugh, I can't believe I have to share my living space with her."
Heidi (crossing arms): "Oh, like I enjoy being near a weirdo magician like you?"
Jim watched them argue and groaned.
Jim (thinking): "So THIS is what I have to deal with?!"
As he explored the ship, Jim quickly figured out the problem-Mike and Heidi's chambers had merged into one, likely due to the magnetic effect of their orbs as they were previously one, being Dark Void himself. But after purification they became the 2 purified orbs.
Jim (facepalming): "So THIS is why they keep fighting."
Without saying a word, he pressed a few buttons on the control panel.
With a loud whirring sound, a wall descended from the ceiling, separating their chambers.
Then, a new door appeared, connecting both rooms to a main piloting control chamber.
Mike & Heidi (blinking in surprise): "Huh...?"
Jim crossed his arms proudly.
Jim: "There. Your rooms are separate, but you still have to communicate through this main room. Welcome to your new base of operations."
Mike and Heidi glanced at each other-they weren't exactly happy, but at least it was better than before.
Mike: "Fine, I'll accept it. But Jim, you're in charge of piloting."
Heidi: "And if you mess up, you're OUT."
Jim froze.
Jim: "Wait, what?! Since when was I-?!"
But Mike and Heidi ignored him and moved on.
Jim (thinking): "These two are going to drive me insane..."