[Jack sits in his chair, staring at a football game on TV slumped in a chair. Jack is a warrior and a good one indeed, but can be a bit too cocky for his own good. He is pretty lazy too.]
Jack: [yells at the TV] "Come on Giants! Kick the Troglo teams butt!"
[Troy, another member of the party, then enters the house. He then walks into the room where Jack is. He is a much better swordsman then Jack, and is very cautious about most things.]
Troy: "What are you doing Jack?"
Jack: [looks up at Troy] "I'm watching a football game!"
Troy: "Football? Since when do they play football down here in Exile?"
Jack: "Since the stupid Empire came down to stomp on us. I'm surprised they are actually putting their games on air."
Troy: "Speaking of 'on air', did you pay that hefty cable bill we owe?"
Jack: "Cable bill? What cable bill are you talking about!?"
Troy: [goes to his desk, opens a drawer, and takes out an envelope.] "This cable bill! Man, it's getting close to the due date, now stop watching the TV and get your rump off that chair and get out your wallet!"
Jack: "Oh, fine. Just get off my back!" [Picks up remote control and turns the TV off, then gets up from the chair]
Troy: "Good. Here's the bill." [He hands Jack the envelope.] "Now, while you’re doing this, I'll get dinner ready." [Troy leaves the room and goes into the kitchen.]
Jack: "All right." [sighs]
[Jack then takes the bill out of the envelope and looks at the cable bill. He looks at what he owes, which is printed clearly on the bottom of the bill. It says he owes 4,325 gold pieces.]
Jack: "What?! This can't be right!"
Troy: [comes back into the room] "What can't be right?"
Jack: "The cable bill! I cannot owe them this kind of money. Man, that dang cursed Empire! Oh they want to do is get all the money out of our pockets! Well, I'll show them!" [He gets up off the chair and grabs his sword on the rack near the door]
Troy: "Jack! Where are you going?"
Jack: "I'm going to show the Empire that we can't be treated like this Troy. If they don't listen to me, I'll carve them to pieces!"
Troy: "I think your overreacting Jack. The Empire is our friend, it protects us."
Jack: "No, I'm not overreacting, and the Empire is our enemy. The Empire is the one who threw was down here to Exile. The Empire is the one who destroyed Cotra during the Empire War! The Empire is the one who never wanted us to return to the surface world! They are evil Troy, and they must be stopped! Nobody is going to stop me from stopping them either, not them, not you."
Troy: "Oh, man." [sighs] "Maybe I should just pay the bill myself."
Jack: "No, you won’t. The Empire doesn't deserve your money as much as it doesn't deserve mine. In fact, they should deserve money from anybody at all, because they are evil, cheap, and highly annoying."
Troy: "Well, I guess I can't stop you. But don't get into any trouble, because I'm not in the mood to bail you out of it."
Jack: "Don't worry Troy. I won't get into trouble. What I'm doing is legal, I'm standing up for my rights!"
Troy: [sigh]
Jack: "Is that all you would like to say now?"
Troy: [deep sigh] "Yes, that would be all. But please come back in one piece."
Jack: "Like I said Troy, don't worry. I'll be fine. Goodbye!”
Troy: "Bye."
[Jack then leaves the house]
Troy [thinking]: "I certainly hope he doesn't get himself into trouble again. I'm really don’t have the gold to pay another fine for him."
[Scene switches over to Jack, walking along the road]
Jack: "I'll show the Empire whose king around here! They will be sorry they ever messed with me!"
[Jack sees a sign and looks at it. It says, "To Upper Exile, To Surface - 505 miles]
Jack: "That far I have to walk!? The Empire really knows who to keep it's protesters away. But they won't stop me; I'll just hitch a taxi cab ride. I'll just wait at the taxi cab stop here."
[Jack sits down on a bench in the nearby taxi cab stop]
[Taxi then approaches the stop. It slows down, and stops to pick up Jack]
Taxi Driver: "Need a lift sir?"
Jack: "Yes, I do indeed."
Taxi Driver: "Climb aboard."
[The Taxi is actually a horse with a carriage, and the ladder on the back of it is used for climbing aboard.
Jack climbs up the ladder and sits down on a seat]
Taxi Driver: [looks back at Jack] "Where to sir?"
Jack: "To the surface, that's where. Please hurry.”
Taxi Driver: "Wow! That's far away."
Jack: "Yes, I know, just please take me there, now."
Taxi Driver: "At the rate of 10 gold pieces per mile, this trip will cost you 5,500 gold pieces, because it's 505 miles to the surface."
Jack: "What, that much!?"
Taxi Driver: "I'm afraid so sir. Would you like to pay me now or when we get there?"
Jack: "I'll pay you now." [He takes out his wallet and gives the taxi driver 5,500 gold pieces."
Taxi Driver: "[takes the gold and pockets it] "Thank you. Now, we shall be off!"
[Taxi Driver turns back around and pulls out a long whip and whips the horses, making them start to run.]
[Three hours later..]
[Then Jack finally makes it to the surface, where the sun is shining quite brightly. A river quietly flows in the area, which has a stone bridge going over it. Taxi driver pulls on the reins, causing the horses to stop. They stop right at the crossroads]
Taxi Driver: "We are here sir! Sir? Sir!”
Jack: [awakens suddenly] "What?! Huh?! Where?!"
Taxi Driver: [turns around to look at George] "We have arrived at the surface sir. Would you care to get out of the wagon, or I will have to charge you extra money."
Jack: [crankily] "All right, I'm getting out! I'm getting out!"
[Jack climbs down the ladder to the ground]
Jack: "Thanks a lot!"
Taxi Driver: "You’re quite welcome. I hope you will want to use the Exile Taxi Service again in the future for your transportation needs. Goodbye now!"
Jack: "Bye."
[Taxi Driver than whips the horses and goes back down into Exile.]
Jack [thinking]: "All right, I made it this far. Now where are the Empire lands?"
Jack [out loud]: "Perhaps I should ask someone."
Jack: "But who?"
[Jack than stretches his arms and yawns]
Jack: "But first, maybe I'll stay at an inn for a night."
[Jack than proceeds to the nearby town of Silvar, and enters the inn there.
Innkeeper: "Good afternoon sir. How may I help you?
Jack: "I would like a room for the night please."
Innkeeper: "Very good sir. A room for the night runs for 15 gold pieces. Do you accept that?
Jack: "Yes, I do. Here's the gold. [Jack hands the innkeeper the gold]
Innkeeper: [counts the gold] "Okay, allow me to show you to your room."
[The Innkeeper then shows Jack to a small room, with just a bed and a dresser.]
Innkeeper: "It's not much, but it's cleaned every day. Also, the beds are comfortable. Trust me, I slept in one once."
Jack: "All right. Thank you."
Innkeeper: "You’re welcome. Now if you will excuse me, I have other customers waiting."
Jack: "Okay."
[Jack then immediately closes his bedroom door, and locks it tightly. Then he lays his sword against the wall near the door, and gets into bed. He fell asleep fast.]
[The Next Morning..]
[Jack then waits up at around 8:00 AM the next morning]
Jack: "Ah that was refreshing. Now I'm ready to beat the Empire!"
[Jack than picks up his sword and unlocks his door, opens it and leaves the room.]
[The Innkeeper is standing behind the counter feeling bored, but he notices Jack stepping out of the hallway.]
Innkeeper: "So, did you have a good sleep last night sir?"
Jack: "Yes I did. Oh, and by the way, my name is Jack."
Innkeeper: "Oh well pleased to meet you Jack. I'm Samuel."
Jack: "Same thing here, Samuel."
Samuel: "So, would you like one of our exclusive breakfasts for our night guests for only 4 gold?
Jack: "I am kind of hungry. I'll take it."
Samuel: "Very good, Jack. Now, please sit here at the counter and wait patiently for the breakfast to cook."
Jack: "All right."
[Jack waits about 10 minutes for the breakfast to cook. Then Samuel takes it off the grill and places it on the plate.]
Samuel: "Okay, the food is ready. Here it is, our exclusive breakfast: Pancakes, Eggs, and Bacon. Also, here is some Maple Syrup and Butter for the pancakes. Oh, you want anything to drink?"
Jack: "You got any orange juice Samuel?"
Samuel: "You know, as a matter of fact I do. Would you like a glass?
Jack: "Yes, please."
Samuel: "Coming right up."
[Samuel than takes out a carton of orange juice from the nearby refrigerator and pours it into a glass and gives it to Jack.]
Samuel: "Here you go."
Jack: "Thank you."
Samuel: "Now enjoy your meal. If you need anything else at all, please don't hesitate to ask me Jack."
Jack: "Okay, thank you."
[Jack then begins eating his breakfast and drinking his orange juice. After a while, it's all gone.]
Samuel: [grabs Jack's empty plates] "So, did you enjoy your breakfast Jack?"
Jack: "Oh, yes I did. It was delicious."
Samuel: "Very good. So, would you like to chat about anything?"
Jack: "Don't you have a business to run?"
Samuel: "Yes, but it's Sunday, and it's always slow here on Sundays. I have plenty of time to chat with you."
Jack: "All right then. Say, Samuel, could I ask you a question?"
Samuel: "Sure, go right ahead."
Jack: "Where are the Empire lands?"
Samuel: [suddenly gets a surprised look on his face] "Why do you have to go there for?"
Jack: "To teach the Empire a lesson."
Samuel: "What did the Empire do to you?"
Jack: [angrily] "The Empire sent me a cable bill that's incorrect. I'm going to go to the Empire Lands to correct this."
Samuel: "Oh, well, the Empire lands are far to the north of here. It would take you a couple of days on foot. But maybe I could drive you there."
Jack: "You have a car?"
Samuel: "Why yes, I do."
Jack: "We don't have cars in Exile."
Samuel: "Wait, you’re an Exile?"
Jack: "You don't have anything against an Exile, do you?"
Samuel: "Oh, no. But I was wondering why you were so pale. Is this the first time you've been on the surface?"
Jack: "No, I've been up here before."
Samuel: "Well, anyway, back to my car. I could drive you up there."
Jack: "What about work?"
Samuel: "I'll just close early. It's slow today anyway."
Jack: "All right, thank you Samuel."
Samuel: "Okay, allow me to clean up here, and then I'll take you."
[Samuel then starts to clean up. He takes out the trash and then washes his hands. He washes the dishes and then wipes everything with a cloth. Soon, everything is sparkling clean.]
Samuel: "All right, that should just about do it. Now, allow me to just grab something."
[He goes under the counter and takes out a sharp looking knife.]
Samuel: "This knife is very special to me. I never travel without it. It's useful in case we are attacked."
Jack: "But I have a sword, it's better than a knife."
Samuel: "Yes, but that's your sword Jack. We can't share it. I have to bring my knife. It has been given to me by my father, when I was 15 years old. He told me to use it well, and I have."
Jack: "What was your father like, Samuel?"
Samuel: "Oh, he was a kind, gentle man. He used to own a weapon shop around here. That's where he got the knife from. Now, he is far, far away, and I'm not sure if he is still alive. But I will always remember him."
Jack: "Oh, well. Okay, bring the knife. Also, by the way, are you a good fighter?"
Samuel: "Sure I am. I once took out a whole group of Troglodytes using nothing but this knife. It's very effective.
Jack: "Okay, shall we be off?"
Samuel: "Yes."
[Samuel and Jack then exit the inn. Samuel than puts a 'closed' sign on the door and he locks them tightly.]
Samuel: "The car is out back. Let's go."
[Samuel than shows Jack his car. It is blue with green stripes. It looks nice.]
Jack: "That's a very nice car. Where did you get it?"
Samuel: "From the Exile Car Dealers. It was only 35,000 gold pieces."
Jack: "Great. Let's ride it."
Samuel: "Okay, hop in." [Unlocks and opens the doors with the car keys.]
[Jack and Samuel get inside. Samuel is driving and Jack is in the passenger seat.]
Samuel: "Okay, let's get going. [Inserts key into ignition and starts the engine.]
[VROOM! VROOM!]
[Steps on accelerator]
[They leave town.]
[Scene cuts to Jack and Samuel in the car, Samuel driving.]
Samuel: "So, about that cable bill you received."
Jack: [annoyed sigh] "The only thing I want to say about that is the Empire will pay."
Samuel: "Well, I hope you don't get yourself into trouble."
Jack: "You are starting to sound like my other friend Troy."
Samuel: "Oh, you have another friend; I'd love to meet him."
Jack: "We will see him later. Right now, we've got to get to the Empire."
Samuel: [sighs] "Okay."
[Four hours later..]
Jack: [snores]
Samuel: "Uh, Jack, we're here."
Jack: [wakes up] "Huh? What?"
Samuel: "We have arrived at the entrance to the Empire Lands."
Jack: "All right, let's go."
Samuel: "Um, I don't think it's a good idea to come barging into Empire Territory without an appointment."
Jack: "Appointments, we don't have time to make an appointment. Let's go."
Samuel: [sigh] "All right."
[They drive into Empire Lands. As they are driving, they see a big sign that says, "Empire Territory, authorized personnel only." Pretty soon a security checkpoint comes into view. Before he is seen by any guards at the checkpoint, he immediately stops.]
Jack: "What? Why you did you stop?'
Samuel: "This is as far as I can go Jack. Proceeding ahead without a good reason is a violation of Empire Law LGR-104......"
Jack: "I don't have time for this! I need to get in there and show the Empire a piece of my mind!"
Samuel: "But the guards at the checkpoint, what will we say to them?"
Jack: "We aren't saying a thing. We are just going to go blasting right through that gate!"
Samuel: "You’re crazy, they will sound the alarm!"
Jack: "No need to worry, we will be going so fast none of the Empire scum will catch us!"
Samuel: [big sigh] "Okay, we are going in. But don't go saying I didn't warn you."
[Samuel presses the gas pedal, speeding toward the gates of the security checkpoint. A guard suddenly looks out and notices the car coming toward the gate. He then immediately runs out, puts out both hands to make a "stop" gesture, but the car continues speeding right towards the gate. The guard is barely able to dodge the car as it zooms by him.]
Empire Guard #1: "Oh no, not again. Looks like we some unauthorized people in the Empire Lands. Better sound the alarm!"
[The guard than runs inside, runs up to the Alarm switch, and presses it. A very loud alarm then goes off.. Then the Empire guard speaks on radio to the guards at the next security checkpoint.]
Empire Guard #2: "I've heard the alarm. What's going on over there?"
Empire Guard #1: "A couple of people in a car have just broken through the first checkpoint here. One of the people has pale skin, and is clearly identified as an Exile. The driver appears to be a surface dweller. He has dark brown hair, and brown eyes. I have no clue what they are here for, but it can't be good. They must be stopped."
Empire Guard #2: "Okay, I'll keep an eye out for them. You just send all the troops you can to the second checkpoint, and we will try to stop them from there. But let's hope they don't reach the administration building."
Empire Guard #1: "They won't sir! Over and out!"
[The scene cuts back towards Samuel and Jack. They are speeding through the roads of the Empire Lands. Samuel then speaks.]
Samuel: "So Jack, where in here do we have to go to anyway?"
Jack: "The administration building. That's probably where all these bills are processed."
Samuel: "Okay."
[Samuel and Jack continue onwards, that is, until the second security checkpoint comes into the horizon. As they approach, they see many Empire Archers armed with Bows and Arrows, as well as a Wizard or two, and several Elite Soldiers.]
Samuel: "Oh no, this looks bad."
Jack: "Oh, they won't last long, thanks to this." [He takes out a Wand from his equipment bag.]
Samuel: "What's that?"
Jack: "A little something I picked up back home. It's a Wand of Fireballs. This will roast those Empire soldiers. Open the window."
Samuel: "Are you mad? Those arrows and spells will surely hit us if the windows are-"
Jack: "Open the window!"
Samuel: "Fine." [Samuel hits a button on the door of the car and the windows open.]
Jack: "Now, move in closer, the Fireball won't hit them from this range."
Samuel: [sighs] "Okay, but I hope you know what you’re doing."
Jack: "Trust me, Samuel."
[Samuel and Jack go closer to the checkpoint. Then suddenly Jack shouts.]
Jack: "Stop!"
[Samuel hits the brake.]
Jack: "Now, eat this Empire!"
[Jack waves the wand at the Empire Checkpoint. A fireball than begins to glow at the tip. Then it is launched toward the checkpoint. It hits many Empire soldiers, burning them badly.]
Empire Dervish takes 39.
Wizard takes 14.
Empire Archer takes 28.
Empire Archer takes 26.
Empire Archer takes 29.
Empire Archer takes 34.
Empire Archer takes 25.
Empire Archer takes 40.
Samuel: "Wow, good job Jack! That should hold them back for a while."
Jack: "Okay, now let's go."
[Samuel and Jack begin driving towards the checkpoint again. The Empire Archers then readies their bows, while a Wizard gets a spell ready. Then, the Empire Archers begin firing the arrows. They come charging right at Samuel and Jack's windshield.]
Jack: "Look out!"
[Samuel then notices the arrow coming and makes a swift turn to the left, narrowly dodging the arrow.]
Jack: "That was close. Now keep going. Go quickly now."
[Samuel than speeds up toward the gate of the checkpoint. The guards from their previous experience know what is coming. They immediately duck for cover as Samuel and Jack crash right through the gates. The guards then begin chasing them, but they give up after about a few yards as the car speeds away.]
[Back at the checkpoint.]
Empire Guard #1: "Oh dear, they have broken through the second checkpoint. Just one more and they will make it to the Administration Building. We need to stop them now."
Wounded Empire Dervish: "And these two are apparently well-armed. One of them, the Exile, wields a Wand of Fireballs. What should we do?"
Empire Guard #2: "You’re asking us? You’re the commander!"
W. Empire Dervish: "Okay, send all the forces we got to the third checkpoint. They won’t be getting through this time."
Empire Guard #1: "Let’s not forgot sir, they have that car. They used it to ram right through the first two checkpoints."
Empire Dervish: "Then, we must get them out of it. Like I said, send all the troops we have, all our mages, everybody. Those two are about to know the true power of the Empire."
Empire Guard #1: "Yes, commander sir. Right away." [Takes out his radio and then says,] "Attention all troops in the area, we have a violation of Empire Law, two people in a blue car are illegally in Empire Lands. One of them is a native of the Empire, and the other appears to be an Exile. Send all troops to
Checkpoint #3."
Guard at Barracks: "Roger, Pat. We’ll be there as soon as we can."
[Back to Samuel and Jack.]
Samuel: "Well, Jack. We have done it now. We are officially violated the Empire Law. All for this lousy cable bill you refuse to pay. I hope you know what’s going on now."
Jack: "I’m telling you, this bill is outrageous. I cannot let them charge me this amount without a fight."
Samuel: "Well, they are going to charge you and me a hefty fine if we get caught."
Jack: "Don’t worry, Samuel. As long as we got your car, we can blaze right through any remaining security checkpoints. Speaking of which, how many left before the administration building?"
Samuel: "One more, Jack. Are you ready?"
Jack: "Yes. let’s do this."
[They then drive for a while until the third and final checkpoint comes into view. From far away they can see hundreds of troops of all sorts, mages, priests, and many warriors and archers. They all look ready to halt any further process made by Samuel and Jack. When the car comes close enough to see in the distance, all the troops immediately charge at the cars, except for the mages, who stay back for a moment. Soon Samuel and Jack are surrounded by armed and angry Empire soldiers. Pat, the Empire Guard then approaches the driver’s window. He makes a hand gesture to open the window. Samuel does so. ]
Pat (Empire Guard #1): "Okay you two. Just what do you think you’re doing here without a permit? I ought to have you arrested for the near murder of many of our troops that you have harmed in the previous checkpoints. Now I give you two options. You can immediately surrender and we will take you in, or you can be idiots and try to ram through this checkpoint too. But I’ll have you know that I had all the area’s Mages construct a powerful Magical Barrier and if you try to proceed you will be pushed back, and not only that, but badly burned too. Now, what do you say?"
Samuel: "I just want to say I’m sorry, my so called friend here, Jack, pushed me into this."
Jack: "Samuel!"
Samuel: "Sorry Jack, but I just can’t handle this, I choose to surrender."
Empire Dervish: "Okay, we got half of them surrendered. Now, what do you say, Mr. Jack?"
Jack: "I say, I will never surrender to your Empire swine!"
Empire Dervish: "Very well then, take them both into our prison. But put Samuel in the "Minor Felony Section" while you put Jack in the Major section."
Pat: "Step out of the car, Mr. Samuel and Jack."
[Samuel steps out of the car willingly. But Jack remains in the car. Samuel is taken away into custody.
Jack still sits in the passenger seat of the car.]
Pat: "Now you, Mr. Jack."
Jack: "I will not."
Empire Dervish: "Sir, you do realize that you are just making it harder on yourself by refusing to cooperate. Now GET OUT OF THE CAR NOW!"
Jack: "NEVER!"
[Jack then climbs into the Driver’s seat of Samuel’s car. Then he starts driving right through the circle of troops.]
Empire Dervish: "After him!"
[Jack then ducks into a forest in the Empire Lands with the car. He soon disappears along with the sound of the car engine.]
Pat: "Looks like this joker doesn’t know when to quit."
Empire Soldier #2: "Where did he go?"
Pat: "He went into the forest Gerald."
Gerald (Empire Soldier #2): "Okay. then Commander Johnson, I think we should conduct a search of the forest."
Johnson (Empire Dervish): "Very well you two. Send all the troops into the forest, and stop this madman before he reaches the Administration Building. Who knows what he might do there!"
Pat and Gerald: "Right, Commander sir."
[Cut to Jack racing through the forest.]
Jack: "Poor Samuel, I guess he couldn’t take the heat. But at least I get to keep his car while he turned himself into those Empire scum! Now where is the Administration Building?"
[Jack drives for a while, and then suddenly he sees a building in the distance at the edge of the forest. He then drives over to it, and once there, he gets out of the car and inspects it closely. He can hear voices through the walls.]
Jack: "Hmm, voices of Administrative stuff, this must be the place. Now, I wonder how to get inside. It wouldn’t be wise to enter through the front gate. There must be a back way somewhere."
[Jack then searches the walls, and soon enough he finds a loose brick in the building. He pulls it out revealing a small hidden lever. He pulls it and then a wall slides away.]
Jack: "Ah ha, not very clever to place one of these in the most important building in the Empire Lands."
[Jack then enters the secret tunnel, and soon enough he finds a set of stairs leading down, then a long tunnel, then stairs that go up, then a door. He opens it as quietly as he can, looking for any guards. He sees none.]
Jack: "Also not very smart of them not to put any guards here. Maybe they are off-duty this hour. Lucky for me."
[He proceeds. He creeps down the hall carefully looking around every corner for any guards. He finds none. He looks all throughout the building for the Billing Offices, and when he thinks he’s completely lost, he finds it, on the second floor. He enters the room, with his Wand of Fireballs clutched tightly in his grip. He looks around the room, and finds nobody.]
Jack: [whispering] “Maybe they are all too busy dealing with Samuel to be here to defend the place. Maybe it’s lucky that he surrendered."
Male Voice: "Maybe not."
[Jack then turns around, startled to see a bunch of guards at the door to the room. Behind them is Commander Johnson. He walks into the room, right up to Samuel.]
Johnson: "Okay, you have gone far enough, if you don’t come peacefully right this second, you will be executed."
Jack: "What about Samuel, what happened to him?"
Johnson: "He has been released after paying his 7,050 gold fines. That will be all you have to worry about if you surrender right now.’
[Jack then looks down at the floor, sighs, and then looks back up, then with an angry look on his face.
Jack: "I WILL NEVER SURRENDER TO YOU SCUM!"
Johnson: "Well, don’t say I didn’t warn you." [Johnson draws his sword and then proceeds to strike Jack.]
Johnson attacks Jack
Jack takes 18.
Johnson attacks Jack
Jack takes 30.
Jack: [coughs up blood] "I won’t go down that easily." [Proceeds to use his Wand of Fireballs]
Johnson takes 39.
Empire Archer takes 29.
Empire Archer takes 31.
Champion takes 24.
Bladesman takes 19.
Wizard takes 4.
Order Mage takes 0.
Johnson: "Grr! You asked for it, nobody casts a Fireball spell on me twice and lives!"
[Johnson drinks Strong Speed Potion, Strong Strength Potion, and Strong Invulnerability Potion]
Jack: [coughs] "Oh no!"
Johnson attacks Jack
Jack takes 39;.
Johnson attacks Jack
Jack takes 41.
Johnson attacks Jack
Jack takes 28.
[After receiving three more direct blows, Jack is disorientated. He stumbles as he tries to strike back. He manages to wave the Wand of Fireballs one final time, using its last charge.]
Johnson takes 0.
Empire Archer takes 24.
Empire Archer takes 19.
Champion takes 23.
Bladesman takes 4.
Wizard takes 0.
Order Mage takes 0.
[Jack is shocked that the spell had no effect on Johnson. Johnson then strikes his final blows.]
Johnson attacks Jack
Jack takes 29.
Johnson attacks Jack
Jack takes 51.
Jack dies.
[Finally, Jack’s endurance runs out, he then falls to the floor dead. He is still clutching the now useless Wand of Fireballs.]
Johnson: "It’s over. The two intruders have been stopped, one has been fined and released, and the other one has been executed."
Empire Archer: "My, Oh my, commander. You sure showed that Exile who is boss!"
Johnson: "Yep, I knew those potions I bought would be useful sometimes."
[Back at Jack and Troy’s home, Troy is eating some Beef Stew while watching TV. He is browsing through the channels until he comes up to the news, and he is shocked by what it says.]
Reporter on TV: "Hello, and welcome to Channel 47, Exile News Center. Our Top Story tonight, one of our own killed by Empire troops on the surface. He was unauthorized to enter Empire Lands, but he entered anyway. He entered in Samuel Madison’s car. They broke through two security checkpoints, but at the third Samuel surrendered and was taken in. He was charged a 7,075 gold fine, which he promptly paid and then he was released. The other person, the Exile, was however not so lucky. He continued to storm through the Empire Lands in Samuel’s car, until he reached the Administration Building. The man, who shall remain nameless for privacy [they show a picture of the scene], was killed by Commander Johnson in the Billing Offices. On his body, an unpaid cable bill was found. More news about this incident as it comes, stay tuned."
Troy: [with his mouth gaping] "Oh my lord! I recognize him! That’s Jack! He was killed by those Empire troops. Well, he certainly was asking for it, with all that crazy talk of showing the Empire who is boss. Apparently the Empire is stronger than Jack; this Commander Johnson is much stronger. Hmm, oh well, let’s see what else is on." [He changes the channel.]
Man on TV: "Welcome to the Beginner’s Academy of Magery. I am your host, Marvin Catalus. We shall begin with a simple spell, such as Light.
Troy: "Ooh, my favorite show."
[Camera than out of the house, outside of the house, then it fades out.]
The End
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