As the days passed, Sky and Jack noticed that Winton was becoming increasingly distant and quiet. He would spend hours locked in his laboratory, working on various projects, and would often decline invitations to join the crew for meals or leisure activities. Sky and Jack, concerned for their friend, decided to confront him about his behaviour. They asked him if everything was alright, but Winton simply brushed them off and said he was fine. However, they could tell that something was troubling him. One day, when Winton was alone in the laboratory, Jack and Sky decided to take a closer look at what he had been working on. They found a blueprint for a new ship, similar to the Star Rover, but much larger and more advanced.
They asked Winton about the blueprint and he finally opened up to them. He told them that he had been working on the ship as a way to honour the memory of his home world, Naxion, and the Naxions who had been killed by ProGenji. He said that he wanted to use the ship to travel back to Naxion and attempt to restore it to its former glory, but he feared that he would not be able to do it alone. Sky and Jack, touched by Winton's dedication to his home world, offered to help him with his project. They vowed to work together to create the new ship and to travel back to Naxion to restore it to its former glory, in honour of the Naxions who had been killed by ProGenji. Winton sighed;
"Naxion. The name alone brings back a flood of memories for me. It was a world of wonder, a planet of beauty and diversity. The Naxions were a peaceful and technologically advanced race, known throughout the galaxy for our innovations and advancements. We had cities that reached the skies, and oceans that sparkled like diamonds under the light of our three suns.
But then came ProGenji. The monster swept through our world, destroying everything in its path. Our cities were reduced to rubble, our oceans turned to ash. And the Naxions, my people, were all but wiped out.
I was one of the lucky few to survive. I watched as my home was destroyed before my eyes, and I vowed that I would one day return to Naxion and restore it to its former glory. I've dedicated my life to that goal, and I will stop at nothing to make it a reality.
But it's not just about rebuilding our cities and oceans. It's about restoring the Naxion culture, our way of life. It's about bringing back the laughter and joy that once filled our streets. It's about honouring the memory of those we lost.
I may be the last of my kind, but I will not let Naxion be forgotten. I will not let the memory of my people fade into obscurity. I will bring Naxion back to life, for them and for me."
With a sense of dread, Winton explains to the crew that the Dragon Flame Core, a powerful energy source necessary for the construction of the new ship, is currently in the possession of PumpkinEater, an old adversary of his. He tells them about the history of his conflicts with PumpkinEater and how the conman had a tendency to target technologically advanced species, like his home planet Naxion, to swindle resources and technology. He explains that without the core, the ship cannot be built, and they will have to find a way to retrieve it from PumpkinEater.
The crew starts to brainstorm ideas on how they can retrieve the core from PumpkinEater without falling into his traps. Sky suggests using her telekinesis to sneak into PumpkinEater's base and steal the core, while Azwin suggests using his surgical skills to create a disguise that would allow them to blend in with PumpkinEater's crew. Jack suggests using his knowledge of map games and strategy to outsmart PumpkinEater and outmanoeuvre him. Calvin suggests using his World of Warcraft tactics to take down PumpkinEater and his minions. Winton listens to the suggestions and reminds them that PumpkinEater is a master of disguise and trickery, and that they need to be careful and come up with a solid plan before taking any action. The crew agrees and starts to work on a detailed plan to retrieve the core and construct the new ship.
The crew eventually comes up with a plan to infiltrate PumpkinEater's base, disguised as a group of traders interested in purchasing the Dragon Flame Core. Jack and Winton, posing as the leaders of the group, would negotiate with PumpkinEater while Sky uses her telekinesis to locate the core and Azwin uses his surgical skills to create convincing disguises for the rest of the crew. Calvin, who is an expert in hand-to-hand combat, would be in charge of taking down any of PumpkinEater's minions that might get in the way.
The plan is put into action and the crew successfully infiltrates PumpkinEater's base, using their disguises to blend in with the other traders. Jack and Winton are able to distract PumpkinEater while Sky locates the core, and Azwin and Calvin take care of PumpkinEater's minions. In the end, they manage to retrieve the core and escape PumpkinEater's base unnoticed. With the Dragon Flame Core in their possession, the crew is finally able to begin construction on the new ship. Winton is relieved that they were able to retrieve the core and grateful to his crew for their help. They all celebrate their success and prepare for their next adventure.
The ship was named the 'Willowdale Guardian' in honour of the planet that Jack had saved and the crew's commitment to protect the galaxy from harm. The construction of the ship was a massive undertaking, but with the help of the skilled volunteers, it was completed in record time. The ship was equipped with state-of-the-art technology and powerful weapons, making it one of the most advanced ships in the galaxy. As the crew set off on their new ship, they were filled with a sense of hope and determination. They knew that they would face many challenges and dangers in their journey, but they were ready to take them on. The Willowdale Guardian was not only a symbol of their past achievements, but also a beacon of hope for the future. And as they travelled through the stars, they knew that they were not alone, for the people of Willowdale, and the many other planets they had saved, were with them in spirit. Indeed, many of the volunteers who had come to help with the project decided to stay on the planet. They saw the potential in the planet and wanted to be a part of its future. Jack and the crew of the Star Rover were happy to see the planet thriving and growing once again.
Jack and the crew set off on their new ship, with a sense of accomplishment and pride. They had not only saved one planet, but also helped to create a new community on it. They knew that their journey was far from over, but they were excited for the next chapter. As they travelled through the galaxy, they kept in touch with their friends on Willowdale, who were busy building new homes and creating a new society. The crew knew that they had to continue their mission to protect the galaxy from harm, but they also knew that they had a new responsibility to protect the people of Willowdale. They had become the guardians of not just one planet, but an entire community. With the Willowdale Guardian complete, it was now time to return to Naxion. The fears of what had occurred on his home many years ago become all too real for Winton.
"ProGenji's abilities were truly terrifying. Not only was he able to destroy entire planets with a single swipe of his many limbs, but he also had the power to manipulate time. On Naxion, where I was from, he unleashed a temporal blast wave that sent many of us hurtling through time. I was lucky to have landed in 2020 AD, but many of my friends and loved ones could be anywhere across time.
This means that any signs of life on Naxion would be thousands of years old. And that's not all. ProGenji had the ability to manipulate reality as well. He could create illusions, bend space and time, and even create wormholes. This makes it difficult to track him down, even if you know where to look. It's a wonder that he was ever defeated in the first place.
But we can't let ProGenji's power consume us. We have to remember the lives that were lost, the homes that were destroyed, and the families that were torn apart. We have to honour their memory by continuing our mission to protect the galaxy from harm. We must find ProGenji Prime and ProGenji Fans and make sure that ProGenji can never be reassembled again."
