Episode 16: Lying For The Sake Of All Of Us

New Characters:

Kevin Nguyen: 25 Years Old | Reporter | News Daily Ottawa

Jessica Fortin: 38 Years Old | Reporter | News Flash Ottawa

Summary:

December 6, 2024 | 10:00 PM | The Sky Ranger's Den | Robin Tower | Ottawa, Canada

After the birthday celebration, Kepler, Ren, and Mr. Onzai teleport to The Sky Ranger's Den. Mr. Onzai shows them the contract that they need to sign on the table in the living room.

"Here is the contract that you need to sign, make sure to have it signed when I catch you tomorrow before breakfast," Mr. Onzai points at the papers.

"Uh, but I'm so tired, I already want to crash onto my big fluffy bed," Ren fantasizes.

"Not yet, superstar. Contract signing first," Mr. Onzai reminds him.

"I'm not even going to bother reading it, I'm just gonna sign it, it's not like I'm gonna lose anything anyway," Kepler sits down on the couch and scans across the contract.

"Well, you can lose your life on this mission," Mr. Onzai warns.

"That's right, I almost died earlier!" Ren brings up.

"The enemies really wanted to kill us, but it's not like I've got anything else to do in my life anyway," Kepler signs the contract.

"Now I'm double thinking whether to sign this," Ren fears for his life.

"Just sign it superstar, that's better than being trapped in high school while the world slowly gets invaded by aliens," Mr. Onzai suggests.

"Alright, I'll sign it," Ren sits and grabs the contract.

"I hope I won't regret it later," Ren grabs the pen.

"The contract says we are going to get paid one million Canadian dollars for this high-risk aerial mission," Kepler reads the contract.

"Whoa, I'm gonna sign it!" Ren signs the contract.

"Alright, I'm gonna leave you now, leave the contract on the table. In case you change your mind, just crumple the contract and throw it out the window. Good night!" Mr. Onzai snaps his fingers and disappears.

Ren passes out upon contact with his bed while Kepler takes a shower to refresh his mind before sleeping.

December 6, 2024 | 10:30 PM | National Defence Headquarters| Ottawa, Canada

Outside the National Defense Headquarters, hundreds of people including reporters are waiting for the interview of the head of the Department of National Defence, Angela Benett. After several minutes of waiting, she arrives passing through the wall again, and initiates the interview.

"Good evening my beloved Canadian people, today we had an attempted terrorist attack in Toronto. The bomb has been successfully diffused and the perpetrators have been captured already. Due to the confidentiality of the situation, we will not be releasing the names or mugshots of the terrorists." the minister of national defence states.

"Good evening, this is Kevin Nguyen from News Daily Ottawa. The scientists have already debunked the so-called atmospheric phenomenon in the sky of Toronto City. What exactly is that thing?", the reporter asks.

"Apologies from earlier, but the orb above the city was not an atmospheric phenomenon but a failed government weapon against the terrorists. On behalf of everyone involved, I would like to apologize for our cover-up," Angela addresses the nation.

The crowd is shocked but admires the honesty of the minister. The people start muttering and speculating about the incident but are stopped when another reporter asks a question.

"What about the conspiracy going on the social media about an attempted alien invasion of the city?", Jessica Fortin from News Flash Ottawa suddenly speaks breaking the silence.

"We all know aliens are not real and this conspiracy is a hoax, thank you," the minister of national defense tells the crowd.

The interview continues for several more minutes explaining the situation including the fighter jets and the evacuation of the Torontonians to Ottawa.

December 6, 2024 | 11:00 PM | The Office of the Prime Minister and Privy | Ottawa, Canada

The office of the prime minister receives a call from the white house in the USA. Prime Minister Dustin Rideau hesitates at first to answer but he knows he must answer. He orders everyone to leave the room and he picks up the call.

"Good evening, Mr. Prime Minister, I just got the news of an attempted terrorist attack in Toronto earlier and would like to ask how my ally country is doing," President Donovan Dump calls.

"Thank you for your sympathy, and if you're wondering the residents of Toronto are now safe and probably sleeping soundly tonight," the prime minister tries to keep up a positive attitude.

"That's good to hear, but what was the secret government weapon you tried to use earlier? I thought the USA and Canada don't keep secrets from each other?", the president says.

"It was still in prototype that's why we kept the weapon a secret," the prime minister tries to laugh it out.

"I'm just kidding, of course, you can do whatever you want and keep your own privacy," the president laughs harder.

"Do you have any other concerns? It's getting late I have to go back to my home and rest soon," the prime minister says.

"Actually, I also need to rest in a bit. I guess we are both working extra today. I'm doing more work these days because half of the country wants to impeach me," the president complains.

"Lastly, before I end the call, there have been multiple reports of UFO sightings around America lately. I was wondering if Canada also deals with the same issues so we can work together to kill all these illegal aliens and maybe even steal their valuable technology!", the president says.

"So far, there were conspiracies and talking about it but there has been zero proof of foreign intelligent beings roaming around Canada," the prime minister tries to maintain a friendly tone.

"I saw those pictures and people talking about them on Ribbit! They are real, Dustin," the president tells him.

"Maybe it's just time to get off the internet for now, there are a lot of issues more important than conspiracies," the prime minister says.

"It's alright if you don't believe me, but I will locate these aliens and get them off my country," the president says before abruptly ending the call.

"Damn, at least say goodbye," the prime minister whispers.

After a long day, the prime minister says goodbyes to everybody and heads home to the Prime Minister's Residence. He goes to his bed and shuts his eyes and then the day ends.