Chapter 15: Fly with Me

Bottle and Gesus were going to go sightseeing in the Omega Sector.

Gesus wanted to get a view from one of five large Omega towers in the center of Omega Sector.

Bottle, although hesitant, reluctantly agreed.

Hoping that a change of pace would help reduce their trail of destruction.

The towers themselves were formidable, symbolizing the might and power of the five richest people on earth.

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The first Omega tower rose high above the city.

It is made of gleaming steel and glass, and its sleek design exudes power and wealth.

The building is also equipped with advanced security systems and guards, as it is home to a highly secretive group.

This building, although slightly smaller than the others, is owned by thee richest man in the world.

His wealth eclipsing that of the other four.

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The second Omega tower is just as massive, albeit more imposing, it was a structure made of black marble and obsidian.

It is a symbol of the Plankton's might, the 4th richest person on earth.

Every floor had a Chum Bucket that served his new and improved menu.

The tower was almost completely automated, employing the left over sentient AI rather than people.

It was a haunting and cold sight, both in and out, but to Plankton it was a dream come true.

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The third Omega tower is a grand, ornate structure that is said to be a replica of a palace from ancient times.

Owned by Lady Martini Tus, the 3rd richest person on earth.

It is covered in gold leaf and adorned with intricate sculptures, and it is a symbol of the wealth and opulence of its inhabitants.

It is also known for its luxurious amenities such as private gardens, spas, and exclusive clubs.

It was a comforting home to the elite of the society, the ones who had the most power and wealth.

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The fourth Omega tower is futuristic, owned by the self proclaimed Genius Steve Works, the 5th richest person in the world.

The high-tech building boasted some of the most technologically advanced technology in the world.

It is made of advanced materials and is equipped with cutting-edge technology, such as the Pineapple shoe, and Smart Brick.

The tower is rumored to be the headquarters of Pineapple.inc that specializes in advanced technologies, and it is a symbol of the city's technological advancement.

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The fifth Omega tower was by far the tallest, owned by Vermillion the 2nd richest person on earth, it was a massive, imposing structure made of concrete and steel, with a brutalist architectural style.

It is a symbol of the city's military might, and it is home to many of the city's warriors and soldiers.

It is said to be one of the most heavily fortified structures in the city, with multiple levels of security, blast doors, and surveillance.

It is rumored to be the headquarters of a powerful military organization that works directly under Vermillion.

By far Vermillion had the most direct influence within Omega, as not only did he had direct contact with the gangsters and corporate conglomerates, but he also owned the Military Police Department.

Having hand-picked the captains of the MPD, to Vermillion it was an experiment of sorts or maybe a way to pass the time.

Either way, the MPD has become a central part of Omega Sector.

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To gain access to such towers, Bottle and Gesus would need an extraordinary plan.

And Bottle being the extraordinary tactician that he is, knew exactly how to gain access.

The B-40 otherwise known as the Behemoth was used during World War 10 as a supply aircraft.

It could carry up to 1,000 troops, rations to last a month of combat, heavy artillery equipment, and god forbid yo mama, even through obstructed terrain.

How did it manage to carry such a weight and still stay afloat?

The Behemoth had multiple huge canisters filled to the brim with helium.

But that alone wasn't enough, anti gravity propulsion devices were also strapped onto its hull.

The engineers who made this giant, poorly armored, and very slow craft were amazed that it stayed afloat.

Ultimately it was a very inefficient mode of transportation.

Fortunately or rather unfortunately, it was the only reliable way to transport large formations of troops and equipment as most of the terrain was ravaged beyond recognition.

Relief would come to allies who saw the Behemoth, while the enemy would reinforce their current position for an inevitable hellish counter attack.

Such was the tale of the Behemoth.

But when the war ended it was sold to a commercial airline company, called Dynamic Airlines, and it is now used to transport civilians.

It was repainted and reconfigured to allow for more passengers.

To this day no one remembers its tale, after all it's all just history now.

Bottle and Gesus snuck aboard this vessel, as it docked at a docking port near Sector 3.

Sector 6 being mostly industrial equipment and factories.

Which howled and screamed every waking day.

The ship was in all due reality no different from when it was used back during the war.

The repainted colors of avian blue and white were flaking off, revealing the dull steel underneath.

It was as if a whale had been built with bolt and steel that was in the process of decaying.

The inside of the ship was atrocious, a wall of bodies were squeezed and packed into the passenger compartment like that of a slave ship.

The foul stench of grease and oil felt as if you were being choked by an invisible hand.

Only a narrow path led from the back to the front of the ship.

Bottle and Gesus were in the cargo bay, it was less than ideal.

As the Behemoth would move, the luggage that was hastily thrown into the luggage compartment would be that of a wave in the ocean crashing and moving with an unnatural force.

Bottle, who was doing his best to remain on his feet, grabbed onto the wall, while pushing his way through the luggage as he could, "Ah Shit! Climb Gesus climb!"

"Uhm!" "AGH!"

Gesus, although smaller than Bottle, had a surprisingly difficult time, her quad rocket launcher which she strapped to the back of her waist adding surprising weight causing her to lose balance.

Having avoided being crushed, Bottle lead the way opening a metal shaft in the ceiling.

"This way Gesus."

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In the cockpit two pilots were flicking switches and pulling leavers from left to right.

One of them was a cyborg named Quan, while the other a Food Person, called Muffins

Muffins took a radio from the side and pulled it close to his mouth, his voice was squeaky and comical but he was ready to give an announcement.

Quan, who noticed what Muffins was doing, immediately covered the radio with his hand catching Muffins by surprise.

Muffins stared back at Quan, but all he received in return was a slow head shake from Quan.

"I'll do it," Quan replies gently.

(Click) "This is your Captain speaking, welcome aboard Dynamic Airlines, our destination is Nova The Red City."

"The current time is 1:01pm, our estimated arrival time is three days from now at 8:00pm, we thank you for choosing Dynamic Airlines." (Click)

As Quan hooked the radio, a dissatisfied Muffins whispered… "Bitch."

As the Behemoth was ascending a loud clammer was heard above the cockpit. (THUD!)

Both Muffins and Quan ignored this, as they knew full well how poorly this ship was maintained.

"Hmm… maybe a rat got in the shaft again."

(THUD!) (BASH!)

"Y-ywu… think that's a ra-?" (CRASH!)

The vent covering overhead was kicked open, as it flew to the ground it hit Muffins in the back of his head.

Muffins's soft head folded inwards as the crushed blueberry dripped on the floor and control panel.

"W-what the hell!"

To Quan's surprise Muffin's body still twitched with life, as he turned his neck further to see what was behind him he was punched across the face. (WACK!)

Bottle successfully knocked out the pilot Quan, although his fist was slightly red due to the traumatic impact he just inflicted.

Gesus, who came down from the vent right after, quickly locked the door to the cockpit as if it was natural for her to do so.

She had stayed with Bottle long enough to pick up subtle cues and hints, but she was always fascinated by Bottle's seemingly random actions.

Even now as they were pushing the unconscious bodies aside, she wondered why they are on a zeppelin of all things.

Perhaps it was too difficult to get to the top of the Omega towers, and thus Bottle thought of an alternative way for her to see Omega Sector from the sky?

She smiled a little at the thought.

Nonetheless she enjoyed her time with Bottle.

Even now as she saw Bottle raise the throttle as he turned the ship to point at the tallest tower in Omega…

"Eh?" she replied.

Bottle sarcastically commented, "What? You wanted to see Omega on one of those towers didn't you?"

Bottle himself, although not showing it to Gesus, was quite excited…

He didn't want to admit it, but Bottle genuinely enjoyed the last several months.

For much like Gesus, he thrived in the chaos. Or perhaps she adopted it from Bottle?

As Bottle made a few adjustments to the controls, he turned to check on Gesus.

Her green eyes sparkled like stars, as she was consumed by the thought of what kind of adventure they were about to have.

It was 1:17PM that day, just minutes since departure and seconds before the crash.