Chapter 1 - A petty argument
2035 - the year of the future. Technology has advanced beyond human imagination, giving birth to robots that can have human emotions and advanced drones that are controlled by humans and robots. Robots now coexist with humans in harmony...for the most part. They are not that different as most are good, and most are bad. There were many attempts to overthrow this uneasy peace, with only a few of them being prevented. And here we are in London, where we find one robot and one human arguing for some reason.
Human: I hate you, you bloody toaster!
Robot: Correction, I hate you more, meat bag! >_<
Human: I hate you 10 times more, a piece of rubbish!
Robot: Correction, I hate you 20 times more, moron! :p
Human: I hate you 50 times more, you son of a glitch!
Robot: Correction, I hate you 100 times more, dumbass >_<
Human: I hate you forever, useless junk!
Robot: Agreed, sentiment is mutual. >_<
They aren’t the only ones who argue, as there were similar cases everywhere else. That’s pretty much how friendship usually goes, they can always argue, only to make it up and stay friends again. But these two don’t seem to be making it up. What can be done? Woah! Just as I said it someone came whooshing...it’s SilverKnight, the lonely but compassionate cyborg knight who seeks to maintain the fragile peace between humans and robots! Hope he can straighten these two out!
SilverKnight: (in his mind) Oh my, one robot and one human bickering like friends would. Humans and robots are not too different, are they? But I better make these two make up and be friends again, because if I do not, then who will? What will happen to them if they do not make it?
SilverKnight transforms into Kentor, his original human form, the circumstances of which I will explain some other time. He comes down and asks the two what’s going on. They explain the reason for their argument: they cannot decide what to give as a gift to their landlady. The human wants to give her a bouquet while the robot wants to give her a vacuum-cleaning drone.
Kentor: Both gifts sound wonderful. Why give one when you can give both? I am certain the landlady will appreciate both of your gestures. You should work together to take care of your landlady as much as she takes care of both of you.
Human: You are absolutely correct, sir!
Robot: Your suggestion to give both gifts to her is...logical. 0_0
The human and the robot apologize to each other for the bad words they exchanged and thank Kentor for his help. They both live to gift their landlady, promising to take care of her together while Kentor, happy for another job well done, leaves as well.
Kentor: Friendships between humans and robots may not always be easy to maintain, but they are worth fighting for. The peace is uneasy and no doubt there will be many who will shatter it, so I shall make sure that never happens!
With that said, he becomes SilverKnight and leaves London for another journey. Somewhere in the House of Parliament of London, in the Meeting Chamber, a mysterious, shadowy robot member shows up, looking at a screen depicting the robot and the human.
Robot member: Peace between humans and robots?! As if! Why should we, the superior robots, live in peace with these inferior, disgusting humans? They are the ones who are holding us back! (image switches to SilverKnight) Especially you, Silver Knight! I will see you turned to slag and the humans exterminated. Only then all the robots will become one...under MY rule! >_<
That doesn’t sound good. Beware SilverKnight, a new adversary is coming your way!
Chapter 2 - Operation: Rescue RoboMedic
Three days later in the wilderness of Scotland (yes, nature still exists), Kentor walks around, gazing at nature’s beauty. It doesn’t last however, as a giant MechaBeast (a techno-organic abomination) appears before him and begins attacking him.
Kentor: If it is a fight you want, a fight you shall have! By the power of the stars! (the stars pour their light into his Starcalider, and a magical anime-esque transformation occurs) I...have...BURNING JUSTICE!!! (as Silver Knight) In the name of the universe itself, I (swing) will (swing) punish every and all evil! (dramatic pose)
The battle now commences, with the MechaBeast seemingly taking advantage. Silver Knight however manages to weaken the beast, but not before it slashes through Silver Knight’s armour, putting a scar on his chest.
SilverKnight: You will pay for this! With goodness and virtue, no evil will escape punishment by my blade! (Starcalider lights up) METAL SLASH!!! (SWING!)
The Metal Slash attack slashes the MechaBeast, destroying it and finally putting a stop to its rampage. SilverKnight, injured but still alive, reverts back to Kentor and falls down in pain.
Kentor: (in his mind) Ow, OW! That bloody beast really put up a good fight. Too bad I came a little unprepared. Either case, it was a powerful but foolish beast to challenge me! OW! I better take care of this wound before it gets worse!
Only one individual is capable of treating such a wound and that is the emotionless but hard-working RoboMedic, who operates a clinic somewhere in Munich, Germany. Kentor pulls out his iTech smartphone to arrange an appointment, but...somewhere in Munich, in an abandoned building, two crooks bumble something while holding someone hostage: it’s RoboMedic!
Thug 1: How much do you think we can get out of this toaster, eh?
Thug 2: Don’t know, bro. I’m thinking millions and millions!
Thug 1: Great idea! Why not sell the medicine he can make and will be billionaires!
Thug 2: Oh yeah! And then we’ll live in a big mansion, crash some parties, and go against Machine Best!
RoboMedic: Query, have you always been that dumb? You will never get an attitude like that. Plus, I think Machine Best will definitely not bother himself with your idiocy combined. ^_^
Thug 1 & 2: Hey, shut up with that crap! We’ll definitely be on top, you’ll see!
Suddenly, RoboMedic’s iTech smartphone began to ring. One of the thugs picks up the call with “Who the hell is this?” Realizing it’s not RoboMedic answering, Kentor threatens him.
Kentor: I do not know who you are, I do not know what you want. But if it is a ransom you seek, I can tell you I have no money, but a set of skills I have picked over a very long term. If you let him go, that will end, I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you do not, I will look for you, I will find you and will punish you.
Unimpressed (big mistake), the thug closes the call with “Good luck with that, sucker!” Kentor then pinpoints the last call to that building in Munich.
Kentor: Of course, he knows this means war! By the power of the stars! (the stars pour their light into his Starcalider, and a magical anime-esque transformation occurs) I...have...BURNING JUSTICE!!! (as Silver Knight) In the name of the universe itself, I (swing) will (swing) punish every and all evil! (dramatic pose)
SilverKnight arrives in Munich via PortalBridge and starts looking, searching, and eventually reaching the abandoned building at night time. He quietly breaks in and starts looking around until he finds RoboMedic chained up in the living room. He frees him, only to be spotted and confronted by the two armed thugs. SilverKnight tells RoboMedic to hide to face the thugs alone. The thugs close in, thinking they’ll certainly win. Wrong. One of the thugs kicks Silver Knight in the chest, hurting him. However, SilverKnight, with the slash of his Starcalider, throws out the thugs of the window and crashes into two parked cars. The police arrive at the scene (SilverKnight presumably called them earlier), arrest the thugs, and deliver them to the station. SilverKnight collapses in pain, but RoboMedic arrives in time to patch him up. He thanks him, while RoboMedic tells him to take care as the world still needs him, meaning he knows Silver Knight. SilverKnight gets up and goes to an unknown location again via PortalBridge to rest for the time being. Somewhere in the Meeting Chamber at the House of Parliament in London, the robot member watches the news of the thugs’ arrest and imprisonment.
Robot member: You had one job to do, but you failed by SilverKnight’s blade?! Unacceptable! Totally unacceptable!! But at the very least, I managed to procure a piece that will help me defeat Silver Knight forever! But for now, I will throw whatever man I can throw at you until you are dead, SilverKnight! Mark my words! (begins doing a very generic evil laugh) >v<
Just what do you have against Silver Knight, man? Either, dream all you want, it will probably not, right? RIGHT?!
Chapter 3 - Tea is where the ceremony takes place
One week later (because that’s how long it took the scar to heal), Kentor drinks his afternoon tea at a cafe somewhere in America.
Kentor: (in his mind) Yuck! What the heck is this knockoff they call tea?! No matter how advanced America is with its technology, it will never understand how tea is supposed to taste. How I wish I would be somewhere where the tea is good!
Then he recalls something he learned at college (don’t be surprised, I’m sure you went to college too, right?) during history class: the Japanese Way of Tea (Japanese tea ceremony if you failed history class) and learns of a cafe in Tokyo that is known for hosting tea ceremonies. After paying the meal bill, he goes to an abandoned alley and opens a PortalBridge in Tokyo, starting to look for that cafe. He finally found it after half an hour, seeing he wasn’t late for that tea ceremony to start. Inside the cafe, Kentor finds a table to sit and a young, Yamato Nadeshiko-like maid (no, seriously) comes to his table.
Maid: What would the master wish to have?
Kentor: Let me see… (looks into the menu) Some black tea, please.
Maid: As you wish, master.
If you are wondering, yes, that’s how maids treat their customers in Japan, even when the customers are foreign. Heck, maid cafes are almost EVERYWHERE in Japan. Not just maid cafes, but vampire cafes, human/animal cuddle cafes, and manga cafes (Japan is a colored country, isn’t it?). It may be great to live in Japan, but...don’t, just don’t. It is a great place to visit, but definitely do not try their FUGU FISH!! (unless you have a death wish). Just as I said, the maid returns with Kentor’s black tea order and pours it into his chawan (tea bowl if you failed Japanese class). With his butter biscuits (butter cookie if you don’t live in the UK) handy, he begins to dunk them in the tea while drinking it.
Kentor: (in his mind) Yum, this tea is DELICIOUS!! This country and cafe really know the value of tea! I should come here more often for my afternoon tea. Yeah, I should.
Maid: (in her mind) (giggles) This fine man must be from Great Britain if he likes the tea so much. He’ll make a fine customer and maybe…
Before she can finish her thought, an explosion occurs at the front door. After the smoke clears up, a team of 10 robot mercenaries shows up, evidently looking for SilverKnight.
Mercenary leader: Where is he? WHERE IS THAT KNIGHT?! I will look for him, I will find him and I will kill him!! >_<
Everyone makes a run out of the cafe, except Kentor, who quietly slips away to the bathroom. Now they’ll pay...in hell!
Kentor: I will not let those savages ruin this fine cafe! By the power of the stars! (the stars pour their light into his Starcalider, and a magical anime-esque transformation occurs) I...have...BURNING JUSTICE!!! (as Silver Knight) In the name of the universe itself, I (swing) will (swing) punish every and all evil! (dramatic pose)
SilverKnight arrives and defeats the mercenaries one by one. Unfortunately, he eventually gets fatigued just before the leader, who now seems to get the upper hand.
Mercenary leader: HAHAHAHAHA! Do you think those fools are all I have at my disposal? Now I can kill you myself! Parting is such sweet sorrow! Goodbye, Silver…
Just as he is about to finish, the leader is hit in the head by a teapot thrown by the maid. He moves in to kill her, but…SilverKnight: You dare hurt such a young and innocent maid?! You will PAY!! With goodness and virtue, no evil will escape punishment by my blade! (Starcalider lights up) METAL SLASH!!! (SWING!)
The Metal Slash attack slices the leader in half, killing him once and for all but also causing an explosion that takes the entire cafe with it. SilverKnight however manages to escape together with the maid in an abandoned alley. SilverKnight asks her if she is okay, to which she replies yes, and before she can kiss him as thanks, he is already gone (Batman-style) on yet another journey. Once again at the Meeting Chamber at the House of Parliament of London, the robot member is once again furious at SilverKnight’s triumph.
Robot member: AGAIN?!? This plan was foolproof, but apparently, it was not SilverProof! Still, I managed to get another piece for my plan to annihilate you, Silver Knight! Our meeting and parting will give you such sweet sorrow! Be prepared!! >_<
Sure he’ll be prepared, prepared to send you to hell! Anyway, this situation is becoming more than meets the eye.
Chapter 4 - You’ve got a knight toy in me
Once again in America, Kentor takes a glance at the buildings and the surroundings. As he is gazing, a kid runs into him, dropping his toy to the ground.
Kentor: Is this your toy? (hands the toy back to the kid) You know, I had a toy similar to this one and I took good care of it? You better do the same and make sure it is in pristine condition so that whoever receives it will do the same.
The kid agrees and takes his leave. Kentor looks on as the kid runs away, thinking about how he is similar to that kid and how he played well with his toys. Just as he keeps thinking, he stumbles upon a great mall, which he goes in and sees a familiar brand shop: Haskara Bromy (you probably get what it references, don’t you?). Inside, he sees four corners arranged by the franchise: RoboCars, Action Bros, Omechla, and MechRail.
Kentor: (in his mind) Huh, the toy giant in America and Japan. It seems to have grown a lot, RoboCars is still the greatest franchise featuring transforming giant robots, Action Bros is a doll franchise (dolls aren’t just for girls, ok?) featuring two brother-in-arms soldiers, Omechla is a brand for licensed car toys and MechRail has transforming trains. What is that? (looks at a pamphlet) A Haskara Bromy convention this afternoon? Count me in! I want to see what it does next!
Five hours later, (including lunch break and tea time) the convention starts with many fans attending as well. There are many exclusives shown in glass displays, including a black repaint of Truckuno (a character from RoboCars). After much staring and peeking, the Haskara Bromy Toy Show begins.
Announcer: Greetings, true fans of all ages! Welcome to the 50th Toy Show of this beautiful year! Without further ado, I present to you: The Marvelous Crusade of SilverKnight! (WHAAAAT?!?!) That’s right, we have acquired the SilverKnight toy license from Guntai and are planning to release a new toy line and cartoon next year featuring your favorite knight-in-shining armour! Be sure to check it out! And now for our other brands…
Kentor could not listen any further, being occupied with thinking about how popular SilverKnight has got now. However, he was aware that with great power comes great responsibility, and this just keeps getting bigger.
Kentor: (in his mind) I cannot believe SilverKnight is getting THIS popular! I do need to keep this in check, however, so I do not attract too much attention, both good and bad. They’ll eventually discover my secret! I know exactly what to do.
Kentor quietly goes away from the crowd and outside the convention and mall. He goes into an abandoned alley, deciding to teach fans a lesson in popularity.
Kentor: By the power of the stars! (the stars pour their light into his Starcalider, and a magical anime-esque transformation occurs) I...have...BURNING JUSTICE!!! (as Silver Knight) In the name of the universe itself, I (swing) will (swing) punish every and all evil! (dramatic pose)
SilverKnight flies to the mall and makes a dramatic entrance into the Haskara Bromy Toy Show. He snatches the microphone from the announcer and begins to talk.SilverKnight: Ladies and gentlemen! I am aware my popularity has increased over the years, but it does not mean you should hail me as a deity or something greater. I admit I too have flaws like everyone else, I too have responsibilities to deal with. Everyone should know that with great power comes great responsibility. It is okay to marvel at my deeds as long as you all make sure it does not go to your heads! (turns to the announcer) You, make sure Haskara
Bromy knows that they can support me as long as they are not deliberate in retelling my noble deeds or using my name to make a profit. Make sure of it, ok?
The announcer and the audience agree with his words and even applaud him for it. With shouts of “We love you, SilverKnight!”, “We’ll always support you, SilverKnight!” and “Protect us and the world, SilverKnight!”, everyone got touched and kept applauding. The announcer just got in touch with the CEO of Haskara Bromy, saying he agreed to SilverKnight’s terms and promised to spread his heroism to everyone. Happy to hear it, he takes his leave from the mall, and up he goes in the air on a new journey.
SilverKnight: (in his mind) It never was easy to be a hero. It is NOT about destiny and glory, it is about always doing the right thing and above and beyond one’s limit. Unfortunately, only a few are capable enough to do the right thing. The world is just grey, just like its populace and I am the only one that can protect and serve. I, SilverKnight, will fight no matter the cost!
Chapter 5 - A Bean Problem
No country is more beautiful or more romantic than France. Its capital city, Paris, is the capital of art, science, philosophy...and food. In this marvelous city, we see Kentor, looking at the map to decide which place to visit: the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the Palace of Versailles, the Cathedral of Notre Dame, or the Triumphal Arch.
Kentor: So many to choose from… I think… I’ll go with… the Louvre Museum. Yeah, Louvre… I always wanted to go there.
Arriving at the museum two hours later, he begins looking all over, marveling at art’s beauty. He stumbles upon an art exhibition on the far right and goes there to check it out, only to be shocked at the person who is gonna present the newest painting: Julius J. “JJ” Bean, the accident-prone great-grandson of Britain’s biggest buffoon and Kentor’s friend from childhood. Kentor begins to remember JJ’s most embarrassing times from once headbutting the Queen (by accident) at a movie premiere, a disastrous dental appointment to walking around naked at a hotel.
Kentor: (in his mind) WHAAAAT?! He is going to present the newest picture at the world’s largest art museum?! Why, I would not be surprised if this is going to become a disaster. A disaster waiting to happen. Please, do not be true, please, do not be true, please, do not be true! I hope he does not recognise me!
JJ Bean: Welcome, ladies and gentlemen! Today we have the newest picture to be shown here at the Louvre. I have to tell ya, this picture is beautiful! I present you…
Unfortunately, a group of robotic mercenaries led by D’Arte break into the Louvre and steal the picture taking JJ hostage. D’Arte says they will take the picture and sell it to the highest bidder and then plan to hold “Dr” Bean until a ransom is paid. Revealing himself from the audience is Benny E. “Agent B” Bean, the inept British agent who is JJ’s cousin and is also the great-grandson of Britain’s most buffoonish agent. While they are busy talking, Kentor slips away to the empty bathroom.
Kentor: By the power of the stars! (the stars pour their light into his Starcalider, and a magical anime-esque transformation occurs) I...have...BURNING JUSTICE!!! (as Silver Knight) In the name of the universe itself, I (swing) will (swing) punish every and all evil! (dramatic pose)
SilverKnight rushes to the scene, hiding behind the stage to strike them from behind. Bean catches a glimpse of it and shouts “Silver Knight!” while idiotically pointing his finger at his hiding spot.
D’Arte: So, you must be the famed SilverKnight I keep hearing about. France is such a nice place this time of year, it is of great shame you won’t live long enough to enjoy it here!
SilverKnight: Let him go, D’Arte! He is not as important as you may think.
Agent B: Yeah, let him go and fight someone your own size! I’ll show just how powerful I am!
SilverKnight: Go away, agent! I work alone!
Agent B: Not this time! I have been waiting to fight alongside you forever! I am your biggest fan!
Talk about fanboys and their transparent fantasies in dire situations. Fans must be too blind to realize the danger they can be in. Just as I said it, D’Arte, bored by their chatter, orders them to be quiet.
D’Arte: You must be complete idiots to ignore someone as notorious as me, D’Arte! Either you have guts of steel or you have death-wishes. If you have to know, Dr Bean will help me find expensive pictures and portraits worldwide that are so valuable, they will make me a mint!
Agent B: Good, you could use some mint, your breath smells horrible from here.
D’Arte: You dare mock me?! Either way, it looks like Dr Bean is on his way to making me rich! Get them, my robots.
Soon enough, the mercenaries encircle Silver Knight and Agent B, with no escape. Refusing to give up, he whispers to Agent B that they’ll have to make a run for it.
SilverKnight: With goodness and virtue, no evil will escape punishment by my blade! (Starcalider lights up) METAL SLASH!!! (SWING!)
The attack sends most of the mercenaries into the Louvre’s walls and, at SilverKnight’s signal, they run away as fast as they can to rescue JJ. On the way to his hideout, D’Arte tries in vain to get information about expensive pictures from “Dr. Bean”. It wasn’t until JJ idiotically presses buttons on the console, triggering various functions to go wild, that D’Arte finally realizes that JJ really is as dumb as he looks.
D’Arte: Have you studied portraits and arts?
JJ: No, especially after that one time when I had to draw a nude portrait of a woman! I did cover the model, finished the portrait, and immediately left class and never went there for three years.
D’Arte: Okay. (press a button, ejecting JJ from the vehicle) Tell SilverKnight this is not the last he sees of D’Arte!
JJ’s seat deploys the parachute, almost avoids landing in the Triumphal Arch, and finally lands safely on the street near the Arch. SilverKnight and Agent B eventually find him asleep, but before Agent B can propose a celebration, SilverKnight disappears (Batman-style). On top of the Eiffel Tower, SilverKnight stares down, marveling at the city’s beauty.
SilverKnight: (in his mind) That was quite the hassle-back there, I knew it would be too good to be true. I am glad he did not recognise me, as I no longer have time to deal with him. God, if you can hear me, please, look after that lost, little lamb. I fear this will not be the last time I meet the nephews of two beans.
Chapter 6 - Mexico, you’ve got a problem
In Washington DC, near the White House, Kentor sits on a bench, reading from the Internet about Daniel Trump’s scuffle with a robotic Mexican gang. In case you want to know, Daniel Trump is the son of Donald Trump Jr, making him the grandson of former president Donald Trump Sr. He became president in 2032 and continues his grandfather’s legacy of keeping Mexico’s dark side at bay, with minimal results. If this keeps up, the United States will be the one to pay the price, not Mexico. The police have only been able to prevent 90 crimes caused by drug cartels and 50 murders by drugs, the numbers just kept increasing, until Daniel Trump came up with a document that may finally put an end to the Mexican Drug War in America. He just has to sign it this afternoon along with other participants and actions will be taken against this Mexican threat. Of course, the Mexican gangs (both human and robot) are unhappy that their “freedom” is coming to an end and will do anything to prevent Trump from signing the document.
Kentor: (in his mind) This is truly bad. This madness has to stop, no matter the cost! No more drugs, no more violence, and especially, no more gang wars!
Just as he finished reading, an announcement on an electronic billboard in a tall building tells that Daniel Trump was captured by a Mexican drug cartel called “Droga Escuadron”, demanding they cease the document or make America directionless. Unable to let this happen, Kentor goes to an abandoned alley.
Kentor: By the power of the stars! (the stars pour their light into his Starcalider and a magical anime-esque
transformation occurs) I...have...BURNING JUSTICE!!! (as Silver Knight) In the name of the universe itself, I (swing) will (swing) punish every and all evil! (dramatic pose)
SilverKnight takes to the skies to find and rescue the President before it’s too late. Somewhere in an abandoned warehouse, the leader of “Droga Escuadron”, Miguel Dragara appears before the other members to personally speak with the President.
Miguel: Well, President, you think you can stop us from thriving in our drugs? Do you think you can?!
President: Yes, I can. I can and will stop you from intoxicating our America!
Miguel: Nonsense! (slaps him hard to the floor) Our drugs are strength, our life, our future! You just don’t know it yet!
President: Can’t you see what the drugs do to you all? You’ll all die because of your addiction! You’ve got to stop before every last one of you is doomed.
Miguel: (slaps him again) Well, screw you puto! We will be mint while you will rot along with your supporters! We’ll have drugs make America great! Here, have some from the house.
Before it happens, SilverKnight enters through the roof, sending everyone to their feet. He demands the President’s return, to which Miguel scoffs, saying that drugs can change the world for the better. This is why you should never ever do drugs because you’ll literally gonna pay the price with your sanity (and life). As I said, Miguel says he maintains the drug distribution because his father did it, his grandfather and… you get the picture. SilverKnight argues that there must be another way but Miguel refuses to listen and orders his entire robot army to deal with SilverKnight while he finishes off the President with drugs. They corner SilverKnight, ready to finish him off but manage to destroy most of them before he faces the biggest one.
SilverKnight: You leave me no other choice! With goodness and virtue, no evil will escape punishment by my blade! (Starcalider lights up) METAL SLASH!!! (SWING!)
The attack cuts the giant in half, exploding and destroying most of the room. Having no time to lose, SilverKnight races to the roof to find Miguel trying to feed him drugs.
SilverKnight: Do not do this! Drugs are a danger to all humanity including yourself! STOP!!
Miguel: NEVER!! I will prosper one way or another! (SilverKnight pushes Miguel to the side and frees the President from his clutches) I will never obey the rules! Drugs are all I need! (swallows all the pills inside the bottle, starting to die slowly) (gasps) Drugs are strength… (cough) drugs are life… (cough) drugs are… (cough) the future.
With Miguel dead from a drug overdose, the President is bitter at what the drugs can do and requests SilverKnight to escort him to the White House to sign the document and finally ban drugs forever. SilverKnight agrees and delivers the President to the White House’s doorstep and disappears before he can be thanked. Once again in the Meeting Chamber of House of Parliament, the robot member once again rants about SilverKnight’s heroics while showing open contempt at Miguel’s suicide. Whatever, at least HE doesn’t do drugs (since he is a robot) and shouldn’t do. And neither do you.
Chapter 7 - Alchemy + Love = WTF?!
In a forest somewhere in Russia, Kentor walks casually before he stumbles upon a MechaBeast, a head bigger than the one he faced in Scotland. Kentor tries his best to escape without alerting the beast, but whoops - the MechaBeast already caught his odor and tried to kill him.
Kentor: You are giving me no other choice, beast! I shall not be beaten like last time. By the power of the stars! (the stars pour their light into his Starcalider, and a magical anime-esque transformation occurs) I...have...BURNING JUSTICE!!! (as Silver Knight) In the name of the universe itself, I (swing) will (swing) punish every and all evil! (dramatic pose)
SilverKnight rushes towards the beast to slice it, but it jumps into the air, nearly stomping him. He narrowly escapes death, however, and with a well-timed swing, he decapitates the beast, ending the battle in SilverKnight’s favor (and this time without any injuries for SilverKnight). Before he can transform back, he hears a girly scream coming from 10 km from his position. He rushes to the scene, to see a girl being harassed by four robots, demanding something from her.
Girl: Let me go! Let me go!
Robot 1: Not before you give us something. >_<
Robot 2: Yeah, give us something with your alchemy! The super rare Metalizo is stronger and more durable than regular metal! >v<
If you need to know, Metalizo is a type of metal that’s stronger than steel and very durable, but is very rare and rumored to be made at the bottom of the sea from sea salt. I’m not very certain it is true (as I am no scientist or chemist), but if it falls into the wrong hands, it can only mean trouble. As I said, the other two robots claim they can hear something, promoting all of them to remain sharp.
Silver Knight appears before them, telling them to let the girl go or face his blade. The robots refuse to comply and begin to corner him, only to be blown off by his swing.
SilverKnight: Are you ok? Are you hurt?
Girl: Yes, I’m okay. Thank you for saving me from those brutes. I am Mariatra and I live between Kazan and Moscow.
SilverKnight: Before we went there, those “brutes” said you are an alchemist. Is it true?
Mariatra: It is true. I am a descendant of Mary the Jewess and have the power to mix different ingredients to obtain things like medicine and metals using the Cauldron of Alchemy. Those brutes wanted me to create Metalizo, probably to enhance their bodies, to make them stronger.
SilverKnight: Then we need to go to your home and do not worry, Lady Mariatra, I will protect you.
Mariatra: Just Mariatra is fine, Mr…
SilverKnight: Just SilverKnight is fine.
Together, they make their way to Mariatra’s house, their journey lasting three days. On Day 1, they are nearly ambushed by another MechaBeast but manage to escape to shelter, losing the beast in the process. They stop by the river to bottle the water, while also catching some fish for dinner. After dinner, they both sleep under the stars, with Mariatra commenting about the star’s alignment. On Day 2, they are near Kazan, only to be faced by some hustlers looking to loot her. SilverKnight immediately defeats them, but he is faced by a robot claiming to be the leader of the four robots that were harassing Mariatra.
Robot leader: Thank you for bringing her to me, hero. Now, give me what I want!
SilverKnight: You cannot have the alloy. If you want her, you will have to go through me!
The two begin fighting each other, with the robot seeming to have the advantage. Determined to safely escort Mariatra to her house, SilverKnight uses his “Metal Slash” attack to obliterate the robot, but he exposes himself to the police. He and Mariatra eventually escape the police, deciding to head to a hotel for the night. After a nice meal, they get inside their room and share the bed. When she asks him if he likes her (wow!... WTF!?!),...
SilverKnight: I like you, as a friend of course, because I am still trying to keep the robots and the humans at balance with each other. If I do not, then who will? I am afraid our ways will have to remain separate, for my cause will endanger you. You make sure you stay safe and keep making medicine for those who need it, okay?
Mariatra agrees to his words of wisdom and SilverKnight regreses back to Kentor (likely due to fatigue), showing her his true self. After he falls asleep, she whispers to him to take care, as the world still needs a hero. On the final day, they finally reach the house and Mariatra offers him a launch, only for Kentor to already be gone (Batman-style). From a distance, Kentor looks on at Mariatra’s house with happiness in his eyes.
Kentor: (in his mind) Love may be a beautiful thing, but I am not ready for it, at least not yet. I will one day, but the world needs me. The world needs a hero. The world needs Silver Knight!
You got that right hero! Excelsior!
Chapter 8 - The titanic journey under the sea
Somewhere near the Southwold lighthouse in Southwold, East England, Kentor looks happily at the sea. As he is staring, he feels an itch in his chest (must be from the time he spent with Mariatra).
Kentor: (in his mind) Hmmm, this itching just will not leave me. Maybe I do need a vacation. Yeah, maybe. (a flier flies straight into his face) Hm? What is this? (reads it) A cruise under the sea? By Captain Nemar and his Baytilius? Alright! This could be what I need!
With the flier pointing at the Port of Los Angeles, Kentor pulls out his PortalBridge remote control and opens a portal straight to Los Angeles, a few hours before the cruise begins. After a light meal and some tea, Kentor arrives one hour before the voyage. Boarding the sub and meeting some of the guests, including celebrity Machine Best, they are all greeted by Captain Nemar.
Nemar: Ladies and gentlemen of all ages, welcome aboard my submarine, the Baytilius as it’s taking another voyage under the vast sea. I hope everyone will have a good time as we observe the majesty and beauty of the sea. May we all have a safe and enjoyable journey.
After he said all of it, the guests went to their rooms and viewed the sea from their room’s windows as the voyage began, set to end when we reached Sydney’s port. In his room, Kentor admires the underwater view of the sea from his window.
Kentor: (in his mind) I do hope it goes well. I cannot remember the last time I had a vacation if I ever had a vacation. Either case, I have to relax, calm down, and try to enjoy my vacation.
Kentor must have it tough with all the heroism he has been through, but even heroes need a vacation, for all their hard work and stuff. I mean, if you work hard, you should play hard too. As I said it, Kentor leaves the room to check the submarine. He begins to hear music from an organ playing far in a room. He follows the sound into the room, enters, and sees a huge collection of art and sculptures of European culture. He is caught by Nemar and kicked out, telling him that they need to discuss art taste. Talk about unapproachable! Kentor keeps looking until he stumbles upon Machine Best, getting into a conversation with him.
Machine Best: Heard of those thieves back in Germany. They are so lame. Do they think they have the balls to outstage me? Now that’s some bad comedy. >v<
Kentor: Cannot blame them for trying. Though it takes more than talk to actually happen.
Machine Best: Right, maybe they don’t know what hardship is. I mean, I’m only in the industry because I was made for it. It’s nature vs nurture, bro. >_<
Nemar: (the conversation is interrupted by Nemar making an announcement on a flat screen) Ladies and gentlemen, I’m sorry to interrupt, but now that the voyage has begun, we will visit many places, and guess who’s gonna be the crew… All of you. That’s right, you will now serve Baytilius as its new crew member. Like it or not, there’s no escape!Wait, WHAAAAAAAAT?!?! They are prisoners?! No way! So the cruise was a lie?! A total absolute lie?! Yikes, maybe it explains why the tickets were super cheap. Don’t always go cheap, folks, it might bite your butt sooner or later. As I said, the passengers enter in a panic over the fact that they cannot escape the submarine and risk drowning. During the chaos, Nemar appears and calms everyone down with his telepathy and forces them to go to their rooms for the time being, for they are heading towards Atlantis. Kentor, on the other hand, chooses to stay with the passengers to ensure their safety (since his Starcalider needs time to recharge). On the first day, the Baytilius stops somewhere in the Red Sea, where 10 crew members (Kentor included) are instructed to exit the sub to gather food from under the sea via diving suits (which look kinda old-fashioned) and with instructions provided by Nemar through comm. Kentor constantly thinks about the passengers until an aquatic MechaBeast shows up to threaten them. Armed with electric harpoons, Kentor braves the beast, eventually forcing it to swim away. On the second day, the sub finally reaches Atlantis, with 20 crew members (Kentor included) exiting to marvel at its beauty. On the third day, the sub gets attacked by a giant squid (and I mean giant), but Kentor once again saves the day (somehow). Two days later, they arrive in the Arctic (the North Pole to be precise), where they exit the sub in clothes made of seal skin. Unfortunately, three polar bears spot them and prepare to capture them for dinner, only for Kentor to light a fire and use it to drive away the bears. After mounting a flag in the middle of the pole, everyone went back to the sub for some hot soup (those skins probably didn’t work). Another two days later, Kentor checks his Starcalider: it is 92% at its strength.
Kentor: Ok, I have some stardust I collected from the other day. This should suffice. (pours the stardust into the blade) Here I go. By the power of the stars! (the Starcalider lights up and a magical anime-esque transformation occurs) I...have...BURNING JUSTICE!!! (as Silver Knight) In the name of the universe itself, I (swing) will (swing) punish every and all evil! (dramatic pose) (in his mind) I have to hurry, my transformation will not last.
SilverKnight storms out of the room and runs towards Nemar’s room. There, he sees him play an organ before he turns around to face Silver Knight.
Nemar: Enjoying your “cruise”, mister? Either way, there is no escape.
Silver Knight: This journey has to end, Captain Nemar! Return us back to the port or face me!
Nemar: Never! I will never return to that society of fools! They will never find me as long as we live under the sea. Let us fight and see who lives under the sea and who lives in the skies!
The fight ensues with Nemar seeming to get the upper hand due to military training and because, without the power of the stars, SilverKnight is no stronger than a MechaBeast. After much scuffling, SilverKnight is thrown into some furniture and power cables. SilverKnight uses them to charge himself up and deliver Nemar the “Electro Punch”, sending him flying into the organ. Unwilling to return to the surface, Nemar does the most tragic thing to ever exist: suicide. In his dying breath, he tells SilverKnight that he only wanted to explore the sea untied to any government and he apologizes for kidnapping the passengers. After the death of Nemar, SilverKnight commands the Baytilius back to Los Angeles, freeing the crew and disappearing once more, concluding that his vacation is officially over.
Chapter 9 - The Ballad of SilverKnight
Two days after the disastrous sea cruise, Kentor sits on a bench somewhere in Germany. He mumbles something about not being able to enjoy his vacation as he has to save lives again.
Kentor: (in his mind) (sigh) What a terrible vacation that was. Too good to be true. No matter where I go, I always have to save lives from whatever threat just happens to enter the scene. Of course, with great power comes great responsibility. The greater the power, the greater the responsibility. I cannot and should not share my burden with anyone, to protect them of course.
His iTech smartphone rang, alerting Kentor of a MechaBeast rampaging in Dusseldorf. He goes to an abandoned alley to prepare.
Kentor: By the power of the stars! (the stars pour their light into his Starcalider, and a magical anime-esque transformation occurs) I...have...BURNING JUSTICE!!! (as Silver Knight) In the name of the universe itself, I (swing) will (swing) punish every and all evil! (dramatic pose)
SilverKnight flies towards Dusseldorf and starts to brawl the MechaBeast. The beast starts to give him quite a hard time, with a few bruises here and there.
SilverKnight: You are quite strong. But it takes more than strength to win! (the beast tosses him towards a restaurant) You… have gone… too far! With goodness and virtue, no evil will escape punishment by my blade! (Starcalider lights up) METAL SLASH!!! (SWING!)
The Metal Slash attack goes across the street and through the beast, killing it… but not before it launches a missile toward Silver Knight, which he stops, but also injures him quite badly. Tired and hurt, SilverKnight takes to the skies and lands somewhere in a field of flowers, transforming back to Kentor while landing.
Kentor: (in his mind) (groans in pain) That beast almost had me just like that beast that last time! I have to be more focused, for there is no telling what else could befall me later. I have to make an appointment with RoboMedic, before my injuries get any more serious (groans in pain)
Kentor pulls out his smartphone, goes to contacts, and calls RoboMedic through Speed Dial. After some time, RoboMedic finally picks the call up (what took him so long?) and after some idle talk, RoboMedic makes the appointment to take place three hours from now. Three hours later (with some tea and biscuits along the way), Kentor arrives at RoboMedic’s clinic and on his table.
RoboMedic: What have you been doing? ^_^
Kentor: Well… you know… uhh… it is...
RoboMedic: It’s anyone’s guess. ^_^
Kentor: Correct. Things happened, things I do not want to discuss. Like that sea “cruise” that turned into a kidnap. Vacations are just too good to be true.
RoboMedic: And do you think you can just ignore lives that are in danger? The burden of heroism may be great, but if you don’t save lives, then who can? After,...
Kentor: … with great power comes great responsibility, I know that Doctor, I just have to know, am I suited to be a hero?
RoboMedic: I am afraid that only you can answer the question. Even if you never asked to be a hero, it shows that you have been “chosen” to walk the hero’s path. Believe it or not, you are more special than you realise. ^_^Kentor: You really think so? I always thought I would just be average, normal, without any care in the world, but I guess lives always take detours no matter how desperate we try to stick to just one path. (takes a moment to think carefully about his situation) You are correct, Doctor, it is my obligation, it belongs to me just as much as I belong to it. Thank you for listening to me, Doctor, I now feel like doing something, something… heroic.
Kentor gets up and thanks RoboMedic for helping him remain on the right path. He then leaves the clinic, only to find a large crowd lining up for the clinic (awkward). Unphased, Kentor leaves Munchen for another heroic journey. You see folks, when life gets you down, you just stand back up no matter what happens, because you never know what life can bring to you and your strong sense of will.
Chapter 10 - Caribbean Piracy
In the Caribbean, a supply ship is being robbed by a pirate ship (I wonder where this is going). After all goods are stolen, the captain throws a grenade at the now-abandoned ship, exploding it and sending it to the bottom of the sea.
Captain: (maniacal laughing) That's what you get for messing with me, Captain Salnabar! No ship is getting past me without a fight! Everything they bring will be mine! (more maniacal laughing) All mine! (even more maniacal laughing)
Talk about the scourge of the seas. I thought pirates were supposed to be extinct, but as long as stealing exists, piracy can’t be far behind. Anyways, someone has to stop him, but who can stop him… three days later, Kentor, somewhere in Montserrat drinking tea, reads about the theft and sinking of the supply ship.
Kentor: (in his mind) This cannot be good. The last thing we need is pirates. The Caribbean territories will go bad without supplies, especially tea! I got to do something. But what?
Just as he was thinking, a drunk man was walking around aimlessly, minding his own business. He goes to Kentor to ask for directions but only manages to exasperate Kentor with his alcoholic smell.
Drunk man: Hey, (hiccups) can you tell me how to get to Jamaica?
Kentor: Ew, you reek like alcohol. Do you not know it is bad to drink during the daytime? It is poor manners, sir.
Drunk man: Poor manners, you say? (hiccups) I don’t give a (beep) about manners. They can’t be all that important, right? Manners are a pain in the neck to learn and apply.
Kentor: Excuse me?! (rises up) I demand you apologize for what you said! Manners are important as much as general education, sir. Without rules or regulations, the whole world will spiral into chaos! Your statements are very offensive, so please, apologize before I call the police!
Drunk man: Police? Ha! They will never catch me. Adios, fool!
The drunk man then runs very fast, away from Kentor. Fast for someone who reeks like alcohol and drinks like his stomach is a bottomless pit. Anyway, back at the matter at hand about those pirates. With deep thinking, Kentor comes up with a plan: to lure the pirates to a shipwreck that contains treasure. After some finishing touches to the shipwreck (including some gold), Kentor goes deep into the forest to prepare himself.
Kentor: By the power of the stars! (the stars pour their light into his Starcalider, and a magical anime-esque transformation occurs) I...have...BURNING JUSTICE!!! (as Silver Knight) In the name of the universe itself, I (swing) will (swing) punish every and all evil! (dramatic pose)
Just after that transformation sequence, the pirates arrive with Captain Salnabar leading them. Before they raid the shipwreck, they are ambushed by Silver Knight.
SilverKnight: I have heard about your theft of the supply ship. You will pay for making the Caribbean hungry and poor! You just want to steal what you see.
Salnabar: What I steal is food for my hunger. My hunger for treasure! Nothing you do will stop me!
After some talk, they almost begin to fight, but not before being interrupted by another pirate swooping in.
Salnabar: It can’t be…
???: Salnabar, you thought you could get rid of me, the Sparrow? You just wanted the ship for yourself eh? Well, you are going to pay for stealing my ship while I was drunk!
The Sparrow proposes a duel to decide who the true captain is. After a while, the Sparrow apprehends and defeats Salnabar, winning the duel.
Salnabar: Everyone, destroy him! (nothing happens as every pirate presents sides with the Sparrow) Fools! You are gonna allow victory to this, this… pretender to the pirate ship?!
SilverKnight: You have already lost. Time for you to leave and never return in these waters again! With goodness and virtue, no evil will escape punishment by my blade! (Starcalider lights up) METAL SLASH!!! (SWING!)
The attack sends Salnabar flying off very far into the sea. With the battle being over, the Sparrow promises to return the supplies to the Caribbean and SilverKnight allows him to keep the gold from that shipwreck, wishing him good luck. With the Sparrow’s ship departing, SilverKnight reverts back to Kentor as he watches on.
Kentor: (in his mind) Hmm, drunk… could it be… no, maybe it is just my imagination, the world is a big place after all. VERY big place.
Chapter 11 - A knight to remember
Somewhere back in the United Kingdom, Kentor returns to his place of birth: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. He enters his house, almost unchanged from the state he left it after he left on his heroic journey.
Kentor: (in his mind) It is good to be home. To the place, I can call it home. (laughs) Oh dear, where do I start… Oh, it is time already? Good, a good cup of tea is perfect to open my mind.
You are absolutely right, Kentor. Tea is always good in this time of rest. After some time brewing and his biscuits handy, Kentor begins to savor the taste and begins to remember his adventures…
(flashback to the time he helped the human and the robot)
SilverKnight: (in his mind) Oh my, one robot and one human bickering like friends would. Humans and robots are not too different, are they? But I better make these two make up and be friends again, because if I do not, then who will? What will happen to them if they do not make it?
SilverKnight transforms into Kentor, his original human form, the circumstances of which I will explain some other time. He comes down and asks the two what’s going on. They explain the reason for their argument: they cannot decide what to give as a gift to their landlady. The human wants to give her a bouquet while the robot wants to give her a vacuum-cleaning drone.
Kentor: Both gifts sound wonderful. Why give one when you can give both? I am certain the landlady will appreciate both of your gestures. You should work together to take care of your landlady as much as she takes care of both of you.
Human: You are absolutely correct, sir!
Robot: Your suggestion to give both gifts to her is...logical. 0_0
The human and the robot apologize to each other for the bad words they exchanged and thank Kentor for his help.
(flashback to the time he attended a tea ceremony in Japan)
Inside the cafe, Kentor finds a table to sit and a young, Yamato Nadeshiko-like maid (no, seriously) comes to his table.
Maid: What would the master wish to have?
Kentor: Let me see… (looks into the menu) Some black tea, please.
Maid: As you wish, master.
After twenty minutes, the maid returns with Kentor’s black tea order and pours it into his chawan (tea bowl if you failed Japanese class). With his butter biscuits (butter cookie if you don’t live in the UK) handy, he begins to dunk them in the tea while drinking it.
Kentor: (in his mind) Yum, this tea is DELICIOUS!! This country and cafe really know the value of tea! I should come here more often for my afternoon tea. Yeah, I should.
Unfortunately, a band of mercenaries interrupt his tea time and begin to threaten the customers. He does defeat them as SilverKnight… but at the cost of the cafe. Nevertheless, he did bring the maid to safety and disappeared before he could receive a kiss.
(flashback from the time he visited the Louvre)
Arriving at the museum two hours later, he begins looking all over, marveling at art’s beauty. He stumbles upon an art exhibition on the far right and goes there to check it out, only to be shocked at the person who is gonna present the newest painting: Julius J. “JJ” Bean, the accident-prone great-grandson of Britain’s biggest Buffon and Kentor’s friend from childhood. Kentor begins to remember JJ’s most embarrassing times from once headbutting the Queen (by accident) at a movie premiere, a disastrous dental appointment to walking around naked at a hotel.
Kentor: (in his mind) WHAAAAT?! He is going to present the newest picture at the world’s largest art museum?! Why, I would not be surprised if this is going to become a disaster. A disaster waiting to happen. Please, do not be true, please, do not be true, please, do not be true! I hope he does not recognize me!
During the exhibition, a group of robotic mercenaries led by D’Arte break into the Louvre and steal the picture taking JJ hostage. D’Arte says they will take the picture and sell it to the highest bidder and then plan to hold “Dr” Bean until a ransom is paid. Revealing himself from the audience is Benny E. “Agent B” Bean, the inept British agent who is JJ’s cousin and is also the great-grandson of Britain’s most buffoonish agent. After changing, SilverKnight and Agent B confront D’Arte only to be slowed down by his robotic henchmen and his getting away with the hostage. It’s not until during the journey that D’Arte finally sees “Dr” Bean as the absolute idiot he is and ejects him out of the vehicle. SilverKnight and Agent B find him later, deciding not to get the portrait back because, unknown to D’Arte, it has a smudge on the left corner, ruining its value. SilverKnight disappears before Agent B can propose a party.
(flashback from the time he was in the United States)
Kentor reads from the Internet about Daniel Trump’s scuffle with a robotic Mexican gang. Daniel Trump became president in 2032 and continues his grandfather’s legacy of keeping Mexico’s dark side at bay, with minimal results. If this keeps up, the United States will be the one to pay the price, not Mexico. The police have only been able to prevent 90 crimes caused by drug cartels and 50 murders by drugs, the numbers just kept increasing, until Daniel Trump came up with a document that may finally put an end to the Mexican Drug War in America. He just has to sign it this afternoon along with other participants and actions will be taken against this Mexican threat. Just as he finished reading, an announcement on an electronic billboard in a tall building tells that Daniel Trump was captured by a Mexican drug cartel called “Droga Escuadron”, demanding they cease the document or make America directionless. Kentor, as SilverKnight, goes to their headquarters (an abandoned warehouse) and after defeating most of the members, confronts their leader, Miguel Dragara, demanding he release the President.
Miguel: NEVER!! I will prosper one way or another! (SilverKnight pushes Miguel to the side and frees the President from his clutches) I will never obey rules! Drugs are all I need! (swallows all the pills inside the bottle, starting to die slowly) (gasps) Drugs are strength… (cough) drugs are life… (cough) drugs are… (cough) the future.
After Miguel’s death, SilverKnight delivers the President to the White House’s doorstep just in time to sign the document and disappears.
(flashback to the time he was in Russia)
SilverKnight hears a girly scream coming from 10 kilometers from his position. He rushes to the scene, to see a girl being harassed by four robots, demanding something from her.
Girl: Let me go! Let me go!
Robot 1: Not before you give us something. >_<
Robot 2: Yeah, give us something with your alchemy! The super rare Metalizo that's stronger and more durable than regular metal! >v<
SilverKnight appears before them, telling them to let the girl go or face his blade. The robot refuses to comply and begins to corner him, only to be blown off by his swing.
SilverKnight: Are you ok? Are you hurt?
Girl: Yes, I’m okay. Thank you for saving me from those brutes. I am Mariatra and I live between Kazan and Moscow.
SilverKnight: Before we went there, those “brutes” said you are an alchemist. Is it true?
Mariatra: It is true. I am a descendant of Mary the Jewess and have the power to mix different ingredients to obtain things like medicine and metals using the Cauldron of Alchemy. Those brutes wanted me to create Metalizo, probably to enhance their bodies, to make them stronger.
SilverKnight: Then we need to go to your home and do not worry, Lady Mariatra, I will protect you.
Mariatra: Just Mariatra is fine, Mr…
SilverKnight: Just SilverKnight is fine.
Together, they make their way to Mariatra’s house, their journey lasts three days. On the second day’s afternoon, they head to a hotel for the night. After a nice meal, they get inside their room and share the bed. When she asks him if she likes her (wow!... WTF!?!),...
SilverKnight: I like you, as a friend of course, because I am still trying to keep the robots and the humans in balance with each other. If I do not, then who will? I am afraid our ways will have to remain separate, for my cause will endanger you. You make sure you stay safe and keep making medicine for those who need it, okay?
Mariatra agrees to his words of wisdom and SilverKnight regreses back to Kentor (likely due to fatigue), showing her his true self. After he falls asleep, she whispers to him to take care, as the world still needs a hero. On the final day, they finally reach the house and Mariatra offers him a launch, only for Kentor to already be gone (Batman-style). From a distance, Kentor looks on at Mariatra’s house with happiness in his eyes.
(flashback from the time he took a sea “cruise”)
Kentor: Maybe I do need a vacation. Yeah, maybe. (a flier flies straight into his face) Hm? What is this? (reads it) A cruise under the sea? By Captain Nemar and his Baytilius? Alright! This could be what I need!
After a light meal and some tea, Kentor arrives one hour before the voyage at the Port of Los Angeles. Boarding the sub and meeting some of the guests, including celebrity Machine Best, they are all greeted by Captain Nemar. After the presentation and leaving his stuff (including his Starcalider) in his room, Kentor checks around the submarine and begins to hear music from an organ playing in a faraway room. He follows the sound into the room, enters, and sees a huge collection of art and sculptures of European culture. He is caught by Nemar and kicked out, telling him that they need to discuss art taste. While conversing with Machine Best, they are interrupted by Nemar making an announcement on a flat screen that the guests will be Baytilius’ new crew members. After panicking, Nemar forces everyone to their rooms via telepathy. Since his Starcalider needs time to recharge, Kentor chooses to stay with the passengers to ensure their safety. After an entire week of exploring and fighting giant squids, Kentor checks his Starcalider: it is 92% at its strength, so with some stardust, it’s fully recharged. As SilverKnight, he goes to Nemar’s room to confront him and after some fighting, SilverKnight gets the upper hand. Nemar, refusing to admit defeat and unwilling to become part of the land, commits suicide, but not without apologizing to him for kidnapping. SilverKnight commands the Baytilius back to Los Angeles, freeing the crew and disappearing once more, concluding that his vacation is officially over.
(flashback to the time he was in the Caribbean)
Kentor, somewhere in Montserrat drinking tea, was reading about the theft and sinking of the supply ship when a drunk man was walking around aimlessly, minding his own business. He goes to Kentor to ask for directions but only manages to exasperate Kentor with his alcoholic smell and after threatening to call the police, the drunk man runs away fast. With deep thinking, Kentor comes up with a plan: to lure the pirates to a shipwreck that contains treasure. After some finishing touches to the shipwreck (including some gold), Kentor goes deep into the forest to wait for them. The pirates soon arrive with Captain Salnabar leading them. Before they raid the shipwreck, they are ambushed by Silver Knight and after conversing, they are ambushed by a pirate called “The Sparrow”. The Sparrow proposes a duel to decide who the true captain is. After a while, the Sparrow apprehends and defeats Salnabar, winning the duel.
Salnabar: Everyone, destroy him! (nothing happens as every pirate presents sides with the Sparrow) Fools! You are gonna allow victory to this, this… pretender to the pirate ship?!
SilverKnight: You have already lost. Time for you to leave and never return to these waters again!
With a swing from his sword, Salnabar flies off very far into the sea. With the battle being over, the Sparrow promises to return the supplies to the Caribbean and SilverKnight allows him to keep the gold from that shipwreck, wishing him good luck. With the Sparrow’s ship departing, SilverKnight reverts back to Kentor as he watches on.
In the present day, Kentor is on the floor, having fallen asleep midway through the flashbacks. He should wake up, but I’m gonna let it slide since he needs his sleep to gain the power to travel. (BOOOOOM!!) What was that?!! Whatever it was, this can’t bode well…
Chapter 12 - The battle to end the conflict: Part 1
Somewhere during Kentor’s reminiscing, a meeting is taking place at the House of Parliament, with five robot members discussing the recent events and the UK’s current status (yes, the UK parliament is run by robots in this timeline).
Robot member 1: Mehdelson, how is the economy of our country?
Mehdelson: About 90% normal for England, Jiaxme. Everywhere else is 85% normal.
Jiaxme: Good, good. Charles, are any workers rebelling?
Charles: No, Jiaxme, seems all quiet at the moment. I will examine more and report later.
Jiaxme: Very good. Martin and Boothoid, the status of the humans and robots?
Martin: No fighting between them, strangely enough. I will keep looking into it.
Boothoid: No sir, nothing that looks suspicious or like violence. Very strange indeed.
Jiaxme: Hm, the conflict seems to get quieter and quieter indeed. If nothing is really wrong with the UK, then the meeting will be adjourned. Any objections? (No answer) Good, then off you go.
The four members: Yes, sir! (all members are gone, leaving Jiaxme alone)
Jiaxme: Alright, these filthy humans think they can rule just because they created us? Unacceptable! Truly unacceptable!! I’ll show them, I’ll show them all that robots are the ones meant to rule and no one will stop me, not even you SilverKnight, not even you!
So this guy is the one cursing and bad-mouthing Silver Knight. That’s a little weird, but I guess haters can be anyone, even bureaucratic officials. He does it all in the name of robotic domination, sure some of us hate a lot of things. Either way, that doesn’t sound good for Silver Knight. W-wait, I’m still in the past?! S-sorry, everyone! Back to the present!
That explosion was heard at the end of the previous chapter (it was a long chapter, right?) and took place ten kilometers outside Kentor’s house. It was so loud that even awoke Kentor from his sleep. Confused, Kentor goes to the window to check it out, then goes outside to see it up close.
Kentor: W-what happened? (sees the corpses) What is this?! Who could do this? (sees an officer and goes to him) Hey, officer, what is going on?
Officer: An explosion occurred in the street, killing at least five people. Don’t know what the reason is and if you want it, watch the news, man. (leaves)
Kentor: (in his mind) What could possibly be going on? Either way, I should go back, I am not still awake enough.
After a light meal and tea, Kentor switches on the TV to watch some drama until a news coverage interrupts the program. It says that someone called “Robodious” captured ten important people (including President Daniel Trump) and dares SilverKnight to come to rescue them at the address shown on the screen.
Kentor: This could be a trap, but I cannot let Robodious do whatever he wants to those people! (grabs his Starcalider) Okay, (inhales and exhales) here I go. By the power of the stars! (the stars pour their light into his Starcalider, and a magical anime-esque transformation occurs) I...have...BURNING JUSTICE!!! (as Silver Knight) In the name of the universe itself, I (swing) will (swing) punish every and all evil! (dramatic pose)
SilverKnight quietly exits his home (he has to protect his “safehouse”, right?) and takes to the skies, going to the address, which leads to an abandoned warehouse in the middle of nowhere (quite convenient for a standoff). He sees the prisoners, and tries to reach them, but is interrupted by the arrival of his nemesis: Robodious.
Robodious: We finally meet, Silver Knight. You really want to save them, these worthless meat bags, don’t you?
SilverKnight: They are not as worthless as you may think. Why do you do this? Is it because you hate humanity this much?
Robodious: Oh, you catch on pretty quick. I’d like to tell the tale, but… I’ll save it till our final battle, okay? (laughs maniacally) Alright MechaBeast, finish him!
A giant MechaBeast (and I mean giant) appears before them, seeming to eye SilverKnight. Okay then, let the fighting begin! Let it all end!
To be continued…
Chapter 13 - The battle to end the conflict: Part 2
With the fate of humanity hanging, it’s up to the heroic Silver Knight to stop the villainous Robodious from enacting his human extinction plan. But can he do it? Is that new Elephant movie any good? Let’s find out.
Continuing from the previous chapter, the giant MechaBeast stares at SilverKnight, deciding whether he was delicious or not. It charges towards him, but he flawlessly dodges it. Then the battle becomes nothing more than one of those bullfights that used to be seen in Spain. Using his cape, SilverKnight provokes the beast to charge. The beast runs towards him and the wall, with SilverKnight preparing to deliver the finishing blow.
SilverKnight: With goodness and virtue, no evil will escape punishment by my blade! (Starcalider lights up) METAL SLASH!!! (SWING!) (The attack destroys the beast and SilverKnight points his sword toward Robodious)
Robodious: You think that beast is all I have at my disposal? Think again! (D’Arte enters the scene)
D’Arte: Remember me, Silver Knight? The UK has some beautiful art, too bad you will not live long enough to enjoy it.
SilverKnight: D’Arte?! I was wondering what happened to you after the Louvre theft. Did “Dr” Bean shatter your expectations?
D’Arte: Silence, you worm! You will regret the day you made a fool out of me! Also, I won’t fight alone this time. May I present you: Salnabar!
Salnabar: So you’re the one who threw me into the sea. You will pay for that, you sea rat! For taking away my chance at the glory of piracy! Let’s go, D’Arte!
D’Arte: Right behind you, Salnabar.
Salnabar charges at SilverKnight, which he dodges before getting from the back by D’Arte. SilverKnight gets on his feet and runs away, with those two following, meaning there is no escape from them crooks. SilverKnight eventually runs into a dead end, with D’Arte and Salnabar closing in on him. SilverKnight tries to use his sword, only to discover that it is drained from that fight with the MechaBeast.
Salnabar: What happened, SilverKnight? Out of batteries?
D’Arte: No, I think he is at his wits’ end! Prepare for the end, you fool! (laugh maniacally as they approach SilverKnight)
Robodious: This is the end, Silver Knight. Humanity will be no more. Parting is such sweet sorrow! (laughs maniacally)... Huh?
Something that looks like a ball flies behind Salnabar and D’Arte, releasing smoke that covers the scene. A moment later, SilverKnight is back on his feet with someone beside him - RoboMedic!
RoboMedic: Are you okay, SilverKnight? ^_^
SilverKnight: Doctor… How did you get here? How did you know about the fight?
RoboMedic: From the news of course. And I am not alone, this time. ^_^
Mariatra: Hello, SilverKnight. You helped me before, now it’s time I help too.
Agent B: I’ll help too! What, you thought I’d miss this opportunity to help my hero? Never! Let’s kick some butt!
SilverKnight: Robodious is mine. You handle D’Arte and Salnabar. Also, do not forget to free the hostages!
As everybody battles D’Arte and Salnabar, SilverKnight and Robodious face off for the first (and final) time. As they clash swords, Robodious reveals the reason he hates humans: they abuse machinery for their own benefit, regardless if they have emotions or not. Believing that robots should be the ones to rule, he worked his way into the House of Parliament in hopes that the robots there would agree with his ideals. They refused, so he plotted against them and used all the free time he could get to construct the weapon that could eradicate humanity: the Requiem Annihilator. Fully charged up, Robodious aims the weapon at SilverKnight to test its destructive capability.
Robodious: Farewell, Silver Knight! (fires the shot, only for the Starcalider to absorb it, lighting up and glowing) WHAT?!
SilverKnight: Humanity has flaws, which is what makes them so unique. This is why I exist, to keep them safe and make sure they never abuse their creations. Machines were built by humanity, so I will make sure evildoers like you will never destroy humanity! With goodness and virtue, no evil will escape punishment by my blade! (Starcalider lights and powers up) ULTRA GRAND SLASH!!! (SWING!)
Robodious: (almost gets destroyed) NOOOOOOOO!!!!
A massive explosion follows, making a sizable hole where Robodious is standing. SilverKnight goes down the hole, finding Robodious fatally injured and revealed to be Jiaxme, the robot member of the House of Parliament.
Jiaxme: You… have defeated… me…? But,... how?
SilverKnight: Simple. You wanted to do evil and no matter how far you would have gone, you would still be stopped by justice. Humanity may be selfish, but killing it will not solve anything. I promise you, I can and I will make peace between humans and robots. Nothing that happens afterward will shatter it. Nothing.
Jiaxme: (laughs) Well,... I suppose I lose… but no matter,... humans… and robots… will never… coexist… together. (his optics shut down, dropping dead)
With the death of Jiaxme and the hostages free, Salnabar and D’Arte try to escape, only to get trapped by Mariatra’s specially-made net. Before they can call a celebration, SilverKnight disappears once more (Batman-style), but Mariatra and RoboMedic understand that he still has matters to attend to while Agent B is very, very disappointed that he missed the opportunity to get his autograph. Somewhere on the moon (how did he get there is beyond me), SilverKnight is seen burying the Requiem Annihilator on its surface, making sure a weapon as dangerous as that is beyond anyone’s reach. With that done, SilverKnight teleports into a cloud above the United Kingdom while reading the news with the headlines “The President returns unharmed” and “The disappearance of Lord Jaxme”.
SilverKnight: Phew, I am glad the violence is over, for now that is. Robodious will not be the only one who seeks to shatter the fragile peace between humans and robots. Ugh (neals down, exhausted), I have to rest soon before I fall down this cloud. For now, the world is at peace, but more adventures are coming and more stories to be told. That’s just life’s way.
Definitely, SilverKnight, I don’t know about you, but I guess conflict never truly ends. Always watch out, for there is no telling when the next thing is gonna happen and when SilverKnight is gonna show up again. Who will protect the world from war or villainy? One answer: SilverKnight.
Vlad Andrei Pirvu - Author, SimplyTexGoGlobal
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