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Defenders of the Earth: This Is Their Side Story

By James

Chapter 35: The Girl From Earth Y

Earth B

Duffy swung her car onto Suncrest lane. She was truly loving this latest gift — a blue Corvette with an all-wheel drive, along with adjustments that she had made.

Her fellow Defenders were special friends. She was so grateful for what they'd done. Besides treating Duffy as one of their own, they'd used their connections to pull some strings. She was a full-fledged citizen now.

The trip was smooth, without much stress. Duffy often paused to appreciate that. Back on Earth Y, a green light lasted for around twenty seconds. Drivers got significantly more time here.

She pulled into the studio parking lot. Time to go to work. Time to engage.

As she stepped in with her stuffed gym bag, she spotted the usual cast and crew. Sheila wasn't present among them, though.

"Duffy," Jan said as she crossed the floor. "Is Sheila with you?"

"I thought she was here," Duffy replied as she pulled her phone. This was yet another little nifty tool. Earth Y didn't have cell phones yet. The very thought of that had made April flinch.

About a minute later, she ended the call. Then she addressed all the crew and cast.

"Sheila will be sitting this episode out. She meant to call sooner, but she's busy at home. She doesn't have her babysitter working today."

After everybody got dressed for the shoot, they stepped before the camera and assumed their positions.

The music for Universal Yoga played.

Duffy flashed a smile. "Welcome to the show. I'm Daphne Gordon. Joining me, of course, are Rose and Jan, along with Ricardo and Stephen too. I hope that everybody's pumped up out there! Yoga is only half the exercise."


Duffy took a seat on the balcony, watching gold light spreading over the yard. She rested her feet on the comfortable rail, feeling a breeze passing over her soles. She couldn't help basking in moments like this; they were rather rare in the place she was raised. Back on Earth Y, winters lasted eight of the thirteen months; the other five were made up of autumn and spring.

Duffy made a grin at the sights out ahead. She'd do all she could for this beautiful world. That was her vow. This was her home. She loved Earth B. She always would.

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Chapters

Volume I

1: Those Three Seconds

As the New Rebellion rages across Mongo and Earth, Jedda and Krotan unite against Ming  and find themselves pursued by one of his ships.  

2: Mongo Is Burning — Part 1

Desperate to end the battles, Krotan and Jedda, who have fallen in love, agree to a politically driven wedding — which Rick opposes.

3: Mongo Is Burning — Part 2

Despite growing opposition to the wedding, Jedda and Krotan remain firm in their decision.

4: Alive

Rick observes Amy venting, then ends up on a wild ride.

5: The Coming Storm

Amy visits her ailing foster mother, only to realize that she's fallen into a trap.

6: Crescendo

Rick and Amy take May to the Netherworld, where an invasion has begun.

7: About Our Arrangement

Against the wishes of Rick and others, Amy makes a bargain with Damian Dark.

8: Forward

While the Defenders scramble to catch up with Amy, another battle occurs in the Netherworld.

Volume II

9: Unthinkable

Flash sets out to free Ming, who has vital information regarding an impending attack.

10: So Spoke April

Lothar and April move to counter an assassination attempt.

11: Defending The Earth

The team hurries to prevent LJ and Rick from carrying out an assault on another planet.

12: Defenders of Mongo

The Royal Five converge to counter a group of outlaws who've abducted Castra's husband.

13: Home

Despite Castra's objections, Hadea grows tempted to remain on Mongo and take over as queen.

14: Players and Pawns

Kshin and LJ suspect that Veena is planning to bring her father back.

15: Life

The Gordons arrive at Dale's grave.

16: Houses Divided and United

Castra and her relatives vie for the position of queen on Mongo.

Volume III

17: Firstborn

Dale reveals the identity of her first child.

18: Antiheroine

Veena uses her powers to help others.

19: Convergence

Flash gets a startling surprise while chasing Ming.

20: The Princess Makes Her Move

In Dimension K, Ming weds his ambitious stepdaughter Hadea.

21: Replacement

A visitor arrives from Dimension Y, intent on taking Dale back with her.

22: Relatives

Duffy attempts to bond with Dale, who learns of a portal to another dimension.

23: A Growing Ensemble

After arriving on Earth K, the duo find themselves captured by Queen Hadea, who tasks Dale with a mission.

24: Building A Bridge

Now a mother of four, Dale attempts to help ease tensions between April and Duffy.

25: The Gatemaster

Rick learns that Duffy might have another special ability.

 Volume IV

26: Vanity

After using her seer to avert a grim future, the Hadea of Earth K believes herself unbeatable.

27: Easier

April receives a visit from her aunt, Commander Abigail Gordon, who seeks her help on a mission.

28: I Know 

Amy confronts her mother Cathleen, who is attempting to conquer Earth P.

29: Assembly

On Earth C, Agent Kristina Graf seeks members for a new defense team.

30: Teammates

April and Duffy are approached by Kent Madden's daughter Clare, who claims to need their help.

31: Dreamers

Sheila reflects on her choices.

32: Parental Guidance Required

Duffy develops an unexpected bond.

33: Internal Affair

The Defenders are challenged inside Monitor.

34: Pre-emptive Measure

In response to the recent assault, Abby and Dale take action against Madden.

35: The Girl From Earth Y

Duffy begins acclimating to life on Earth B.

36: King and Queen

Krotan receives comfort from Jedda in the midst of a new matter.

37: Part of the Solution

Amy seeks to help an old friend.

38: Mother and Daughter

Hadea and Jedda bond on Earth H in the series finale.

 

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