Yo guys, thought I'd repost my Oban fic in story format and actually finish it up.
Again, I don't own anything except this idea of mine. This fic will start out underlining the entire series and have an extended ending.
(Story Begin)
(Dream Sequence)
The figure looked on as Canaletto battled against the newly allied universe: Humans, Nourasians, Crogs – yes, even Crogs, and ever other species in the universe. Avatar Jordan was leading the assault, as he needed to defend the universe he was put in charge of to watch over. Canaletto wasn't giving up so easily; he cast a spell that sacrificed his body to wipe out everyone – including Jordan.
(End Dream)
The figure woke up from his nightmare sweating. He quickly looked at the time – 7:30 am. He hopped in the shower and cleaned up. Put on a fresh uniform as standard for his business. He walked out of his room to see his secretary waiting for him.
"Morning," said the boss.
"Morning sir," replied the secretary, "One of our workers observing the Oban dimension received some terrible data he wants you to look at."
The boss started walking towards his office and the Observance Lab. His secretary followed close behind.
"I already know. I received the images of the final battle against Canaletto last night."
"Oh, but this wasn't the most pressing business he informed me of as I came here to escort you to the Observance Lab. It seems, according to the Observer, that Eva/Molly Wei is having an 'identity crises' and is confused about who she loves more – Prince Aikka or Avatar Jordan."
The two arrived at the lab and head for one of the workers.
"Interesting," said the boss, turning to the worker, "You have some information for me?"
"Yes. I believe Miss Porter told you, sir," responded the ObanObserver.
"Yes, I have been informed about Eva/Molly AND Canaletto. I'll be handling the job myself."
"But sir, you handpicked our agents yourself, why would you take up this task yourself?" questioned the secretary.
"Because, the other agents are either on their own missions or off duty for the time being. I will not ask an agent in this business to do more than he or she asked for in working hours."
"Very well, sir. I wish you the best of luck."
"Miss Porter, in my experience, luck isn't what's needed here. Subtlety is."
The Boss left the room to change into the required clothes he needed for such a mission. He went to the portal station and selected the morning of the race that took Maya's life.
It was the morning of the Interplanetary Finals and Maya Wei woke up as normal – shower, dressed, breakfast. Don Wei woke up after he heard the shower turn off and took his turn while Maya went down to prepare breakfast.
Little Eva was fast asleep in her bed unaware of the changes in her life that will begin today.
Eva woke up to her father's call of, "Eva, breakfast!"
Eva got up in her pajamas and rushed downstairs to enjoy breakfast with her parents. After breakfast, Eva went to get her shower while Don called the Pit at the race tracks to double check everything from last night.
"I just got here an hour ago and did a quick overview of the major parts of the ship: All's fine sir," informed the Mechanic, "I'll perform a second check to go over everything in detail and have a report ready by the time you get here, sir."
"Thank you, I'll be there in a couple of hours," responded Don Wei, hanging up. He moved to start packing the essentials needed from home for that day.
Eva got dressed in the pink outfit she wore to the race in the series. She headed out with her parents and went to the park to have some fun before the big race and the big dinner afterwards. (AN1) They got to the park unaware of the figure watching them from the shadow of a tree.
After an hour of playing and relaxing in the park they got some ice cream and took a picture together as a family. (AN2) Don Wei paid the photographer for a copy of the photo, and they were on their way to the track. When they arrive at the track they made their way to the pit Maya was using for the race. As they reached the entrance, the figure who watched them in the park was standing by the entrance leaning on the wall with his arms crossed, his eyes were hidden as he was looking down.
"Mrs. Wei, I presume?" asked the figure, looking up.
"Yes, who are you?" asked Maya.
"My name is of no importance; I would just like to speak with you before you race today."
"Very well, Don, Eva why don't you head on in and get my racer ready."
Don was a little apprehensive, but trusted his wife's judgment. Don pick up Eva and went inside.
"See you soon, Mommy!" said Eva, energetic as all children were at her age.
Maya chuckled a little at her daughter's enthusiasm before directing her attention to the mysterious figure.
"Thank you, Maya. I wanted to speak to before the race to warn you. You will NOT survive this race if you participate in it. I know it seems ludicrous of me to say it, but it's true," said the figure, urgency in his voice, "If you will come with me you will be able to see your family again soon enough. This involves matters of Intergalactic proportions."
Maya looked at him. Part of her wanted to just walk of telling he's crazy, but the intergalactic part got her attention. He sounded so serious.
"What would I have to do?" wondered Maya.
"This would be a simple procedure. You shall come with me to my office while a duplicate will take your place in the race and die for you," informed the figure.
"If what you say is true, then what will happen to my family?"
"Everything is being handled as we speak; I just need your cooperation."
"Very well, I'll go with you," conceded Maya.
Maya went with the mysterious figure while a clone of Maya entered the hanger and fulfilled the memory. Don and Eva had a picture taken inside the hanger while they waited on Maya. (AN3) Don and Eva watched the race and were devastated at the loss of 'Maya'.
Don left Eva at the Stern Boarding School (AN4) and tried to get his life back on track. Don met up with Rick Thunderbolt and they went on to become a great racing team. However, Eva received a surprise visitor.
The figure – now revealed to be the boss of the business he runs to save dimensions from their fates – and Maya appeared at the portal station and walked to the Observance Lab.
"What is all this?" gasped Maya.
"Maya, this is where I observe time and space of different universes and change things that need to be changed in order to prevent destruction," informed the boss, "If one goes, then all go – even the one we're in."
"What can I do to help?" asked Maya, deciding to cooperate.
"For right now get some rest; we'll start your training in the morning. You'll be helping your daughter in the Ultimate Race."
"Yes sir," said a determined Maya.
Maya would do anything to help her daughter, even if she didn't know what the Ultimate Race was yet.
"Miss Porter, will you escort Mrs. Wei to her sleeping quarters?" asked the boss, "She'll begin training tomorrow morning."
"Right away, sir. Mrs. Wei, please follow me," said the secretary.
As his secretary escorted Maya to her quarters, the boss returned to Oban Earth and popped in on the boarding school Eva was at.
The boss approached the school and paged the Principal.
"Yes, what can I help you with?" asked the Principal, annoyed as usual.
"I'm here to see Eva Wei; she is one of your new students, right?" asked the boss.
"Of course, someone will be there shortly to escort you to her room."
A few moments later a door in the big gate to the prison – I mean school – opened. The vice principal stepped out.
"Please follow me," said the Vice Principal.
The boss followed the middle-aged man into the building, to the women's dorm, and knocked on young Eva's door.
"Miss Wei, you have a visitor," said the Vice Principal.
"Coming!" came the answer from behind the door.
The door opened and Little Eva, wearing the girl's school uniform, stepped out. (AN5)
"Who is this?" asked the little girl.
"This is your visitor; he is…" started the Vice Principal.
"My name is DragonX and I heard what happened to your mother. I came to talk to you," greeted DragonX.
Eva felt tears coming to her eyes at the thought of her mother, but she held them back, because she doesn't want another lecture by the Vice Principal or the Principal.
"If it's ok, I would like to speak to her alone," suggested DragonX.
The vice principal left without a word, because he didn't really care what happened to Eva, or any student for that matter. The only time he intervened on a student's behalf is when it involves matters of school board interference - the Principal was the same as well.
"You knew my mother?" asked Eva.
"Not real well, but enough so that she asked me to help take care of you if anything should happen to her or your father," said DragonX.
That did it, tears flowed like a faucet sprung a leak and Eva hugged the near stranger as if he was the answer to all of her prayers – which in a way he was. DragonX knelt down to let her hug him. He carefully placed a hand around her back and held her until she had stopped crying. When she was finished, he let go of her and she stepped back.
"I know your father left you here, but I will help you in anyway I can," promised DragonX.
On Oban, in his prison, Canaletto was unaware of the changes because he could not see DragonX while he was on Earth. And since his office is in another dimension, Canaletto had no power there, so he was unaware of his presence, yet.
Back on Earth, Several years had passed and soon it was Eva's 15th birthday. Eva is waiting by the phone for the call from her father that never came, but her mind wandered back to how her life changed when she met DragonX.
(Flashback Montage)
True to his word he visited a few times a month, and when he couldn't make because of business, he always made it up to her by taking her out for her birthday – and out of the "school". He gave her a Rocket-Seat, but it got dismantled, and Eva needed new parts in order to fix it up. He sent her a letter that arrived with a few of the parts she ordered and it also gave her hope that she would see her father again. Over the years they had developed a brother/sister relationship and even fought like siblings would too, sometimes.
(Flashback Montage End)
Eva heard the boys' comments about her and she shouted at them as they ran away. Another boy came by and told her she had a package and she ran towards the mail center. Ned was snoring when she got there and she woke him up, asking about a package from her father.
"Oh yes, I have a package for you; however, it's from your brother and he sent a letter to go with it," said Ned, before whispering, "Don't tell anyone that I let it through okay."
He winked at her, but it was unseen behind his glasses, but Eva understood anyway. Eva took the letter and package and ran down the hall telling Ned he could kiss him if he was many years younger. She raced down to where she hid her almost completely repaired Rocket-Seat. She sat down and read the letter she got from her brother.
'Dear Eva, I'm sorry about not being there for your birthday, a meeting I couldn't get out of or end early came up and I had to endure the torture similar to what you have to in that hellhole your "teachers" seem to call a school. However, to make up for missing your birthday, I sent you your final part you needed to finish repairs on your Rocket-Seat. I also will meet you at Wei Racing Building to help you out with your father. With love, DragonX – your brother.'
Eva giggled at her brother's accurate term for the place she was at. She opened the package, installed the part and started the engine.
She destroyed the wooden walls and ceiling around her as she power up her Rocket-Seat. As she drove toward the gate she scared the vice principal and heard her fellow students cheer her on as she sped toward the gates. She activated the hover boosters and glided smoothly over the wall, avoiding the spikes on top, and sped off down the road. The next few days she spent traveling towards the city, and Wei Racing, avoiding Police, getting sparse food from the pit stops she made, and sleeping by trees looking for a comfortable place to rest before she moved on.
She reached Wei Racing, brushed of the dust she had accumulated from her trip, and walked towards the entrance. After a little trouble with the front guard, she quickly drove over the gate with her Rocket-Seat and stopped before the entrance to the hanger. She parked her Rocket-Seat outside and walked inside. She gasped softly when she saw all the Star-Racers in the hanger. She was admiring one when a voice startled her.
"What are you doing here young man?" demanded Don Wei, head of Wei racing.
Eva turned around and saw her father for the first time in ten years. He had changed – his hair had black and white stripes instead of the all black it was back then. He also had an expression of anger instead of joy on his face. Eva was shocked that he didn't recognize her; moreover, she got angry that he mistaken her for a boy.
"Can't you see that I'm a GIRL!" countered Eva.
This angered Don Wei even more, a teenaged girl in his hanger when she should be at the mall, gossiping with friends or doing something else than being in HIS hanger.
"Then you have even less reason to be here," he said, his look of anger only increasing.
Eva tried to tell Don she was his daughter, but an engine backfired diverting their attention. He went over yelling something about the Grand Prix and blah, blah, blah was all Eva heard after that. A call from the head-mechanic saying his wife giving birth to twins diverted everyone's attention from Eva fixing the ship. When she threw the useless piece away it landed by Don's feet. Don noticed this and yelled at her for thinking she could fix the Star-Racers when then engine turned over and was running smoothly.
"Guess what, your fired!" said Don calmly into the phone, hanging up and turning to Eva, "Who are you?"
Eva stuttered, now totally intimidated by her father, until a voice interrupted ALL of them.
"Her name is Molly, Don! She's my sister and she came to visit me here today!" said DragonX, walking in the hanger.
This startled both Eva/Molly and Don – Eva: that her brother was there and giving her a new name on the spot, and Don: that DragonX had a sister who he was never told about.
"Well DragonX," said Don, recovering, "Your sister just received a job today – as head mechanic." He turned to Eva. "Molly, the hours are from 8:00 am to 10:00pm, 7 days a week, with a half-hour lunch break, though I doubt you'll have enough time for food."
Just then a noise was heard outside. Don rushed out, followed by DragonX. Eva/Molly rushed out with her new co-workers and stopped just behind the gate to hide as everyone watched as the President pulled up. The President stepped out.
"I'm looking for Don Wei," said Mr. President, before spotting DragonX, "Ah, DragonX, you may join us if you wish."
Don looked at DragonX as he nodded and walked toward the President, motioning for Don to do the same. Eva and the other watched as Don and DragonX got in the car with the President.
Inside the President's car (err-limo), the President told Don Wei about the event that took place 25 years ago and that the Great Race of Oban was approaching.
"The Avatar' ship will be here at dawn," concluded the President.
"Well, what are we waiting for – a WRITTEN invitation," smirked DragonX.
Don Wei, DragonX, and a small crew of mechanics – INCLUDING Eva/Molly, picked up Rick Thunderbolt as he won the minor leagues again. They found Jordan Wilde at the Shooting Academy (AN6). Don paid a hefty sum to get the Arrows 1 and 2, as well as Stan and Koji – two of the best mechanics on Earth – from Miguel. The newly assembled team stayed at the nearest hanger to the pickup point that was own by Don Wei. DragonX sat-in and listened to Don as he told Rick, Jordan, Stan, and Koji about where they are heading. A gasp was heard. Everyone looked up and saw Eva/Molly. An explosion was heard before anyone could say anything though. They raced out of the room and saw a Crog attack the outer wall and walking in like nothing could stop him – which was MOSTLY true. Rick went to get the truck – and the Star-Racers it was carrying. The others except DragonX and Eva climbed into the smaller van with autopilot activated and started the predetermined path towards the pickup spot.
"Eva," said DragonX, stopping his adopted sister, "there's no time, get your Rocket-Seat and follow you father. I'll be right behind you."
Eva obeyed, as she knew DragonX could handle himself. She ran to her Rocket-Seat and went to catch up with the van and the truck Rick was driving. DragonX saw the Crog hijack a jeep and quickly reached into his inner coat pocket and pulled a small object out. He tossed up in the air and it expanded into a hover version of a skateboard.
(AN7)
DragonX hopped on and followed the Crog and caught up with it just as it made the first cut into the tires.
"Yo, Crog-scum!" yelled DragonX.
DragonX used the hover board to jump over the Crog in the jeep and smack him in the head and although it didn't do much to the Crog, it caused him to slow down to keep his bearings. DragonX sped up a bit to get to the side of the van. The Crog tried to catch up to the van again only to be stopped by Jordan and his gun. The Crog pulled behind the truck. DragonX was even with the front of the van and shouted to Don:
"TELL RICK TO SLAM THE BREAKS!!"
"Rick, step on the breaks!" ordered Don, over the communicator.
Rick did so and destroyed the jeep. The Crog had jumped on the roof however, and punch a hole into the ceiling of the truck. The Crog tried to choke Rick, until – WHAM! Molly got in front of the Crog and slammed HER breaks. The Crog was thrown off the van, the Rocket-Seat landed safely on one of the tarps; consequently, Molly had to hold on for dear life by one of the ladders as everyone rushed to the pickup spot. The truck made it just in time before the Avatar's ship that was sent to Earth, picked them up and transported them to Alwas.
Meanwhile, the Crog back on Earth contact his home planet and reported a mission failure. The Crog known as General Kross pressed a button and activated the self-destruct planted in the Crogs armor. The Crog blew up and died immediately.
On Alwas, a ship landed at the port. The crew inside were all waking up and checking to see if everyone's okay. Don went to check on the ships and found Eva/Molly.
"What are YOU doing here!?" said a surprised and angry Don Wei.
DragonX picked up his hover board and after shrinking it down back to its original size and shape, put it back into his pocket again. When he heard Don he knew Don found Eva/Molly and intervened again.
"She came with me, Don," explained DragonX, "She's…"
"She's a surprise and you know how much I hate surprises!" cut off Don Wei.
The hatch opened and light poured through – temporarily blinding everyone. Everyone got in the truck and drove off the ship. Soon they stopped to wait for a welcoming committee.
"I didn't expect the Avatar in person, but he could have left SOMEBODY to welcome us," said Don, still annoyed that he had a stowaway.
Eva/Molly got his attention and pointed down out of a window. A small being was tapping the side of a wheel trying to get their attention.
"A second surprise," sighed Don angrily, before commenting sarcastically, "What's next – Rick getting hurt in the first race?"
DragonX raised an eyebrow at this, but nobody noticed. The being introduced himself as Satis, one of the Avatar's servants. Satis escorted them to their hanger.
They were running initial checks to see if anything was wrong before heading to the opening ceremonies. They noticed the fuel supply was lacking and Eva/Molly offered to get some more. She hopped on her Rocket-Seat and drove down the path.
"Hey, Don, you old fox. You brought along a secret replacement pilot, didn't you?" teased Rick.
They and DragonX saw Eva/Molly pull off an excellent maneuver to avoid another vehicle – one about 25x her size. Don and Rick stared in amazement while DragonX grinned at Eva/Molly for a job well done.
Shaking his head, Don Wei replied with anger and a small amount of sadness, "You know very well how I feel about Female pilots."
"BUT, even you have to admit that was impressive, Don," remarked DragonX.
Don walked back into the hanger to get the report on the other systems.
"Still, she has a LITTLE something," said an impressed Rick.
"I'll say," chuckled DragonX.
"You say she's your sister, but how would you know that. Did you teach her or something?"
"No, but she IS a good pilot, because it's in her BLOOD. And TECHNICALLY, she's my adopted sister. I promised her parents to look after her if something happened to them."
"What DID happen to them?"
"THAT, my friend, is a story for another day. Now come on, let's get inside and join the others before they decide to leave without us."
DragonX walked back inside the hanger leaving a confused Rick.
Eva/Molly got the fuel and headed back to the hanger. She found it empty, screamed in frustration and headed down to the opening ceremonies. She had her fateful encounter with the aliens that freaked her out until a hand brought her out of it.
Eva/Molly look up and saw a human looking boy about her age, with pointy ears, a unique hairstyle, and wearing robes of some kind.
"Aren't you a little YOUNG to be running around without parental guidance?" said the boy.
Eva/Molly blushed before getting up and dusted herself off before speaking, "Did you think I was scared? You should see the teachers at my boarding school. Now THAT'S scary. Anyway, where are YOUR parents? You are no older than I am."
"Well, in EARTH years, perhaps," said the boy, with some mirth.
"Prince. Prince Aikka, come here," said a man that looked like Aikka, but older.
"There you are, Molly," said DragonX, approaching, "Come on, the team's waiting for us."
"Your DAD's calling you," said Eva/Molly, before gasping softly, "Prince?"
"Please forgive me," said Prince Aikka, bowing in the process.
Prince Aikka joins the voice that called him and they went to get ready for the first race.
"Eva, gawk at your 'Prince Charming' later, we need to get back to the team," teased DragonX.
Eva/Molly blushed at the comment, but remained quiet as she followed DragonX back to the team.
"Here's the stuff," said Eva, as she handed the fuel to Stan.
"Thanks a lot. It looks good," said Stan.
DragonX and Molly sat down just as the Avatar appeared before the crowd. The Avatar told the crowd about the Oban finals and that they cannot attempt to take the life of their opponent. DragonX looked directly at Colonel Toros, who narrow his eyes at such a rule. DragonX smirked lightly at this; the Crogs always took their opponents lives if they could. The Avatar concluded:
"RACE LIKE THE WIND, CHAMPIONS. TOWARDS THE GREAT FINALS ON OBAN, AND TOWARDS THE ULTIMATE PRIZE!!" said the Avatar, before disappearing in a flash of grandeur.
'So, you still have some grandeur left in you after all, huh Satis,' thought DragonX.
"We'll stay for the first race to observe some of our competition," said Don.
After the applause and cheering died down, the first team came out and got into his starting position. Prince Aikka came out soon afterwards and got to his starting position.
3"A Nourasian, I heard those lowlifes were friends with the Crogs! I really hope he flips his beetle," said Jordan.
Aikka spotted 'Molly' in the crowd and smiled at her.
"I think he's kinda cute," said Eva.
"Hey, now. Don't go off and get yourself a boyfriend yet, Molly," teased DragonX further, "You still need my approval, and Aikka's as well, if you want to date him."
Eva blushed even harder at that statement, Jordan faked puked, and the race began. Aikka made quick work of his opponent's engines, bowed with respect, and finished the race unopposed.
After the race, the group was heading back to the pit to get ready for THEIR race.
"Hey, Rick, mind if I talk to you?"
Rick slowed down, "Sure."
DragonX waited until the group was out of earshot, then whispered in his ear the same message he gave to Maya, except the family part – which was replaced by still being able to race.
"Are you sure about this?" asked Rick.
"DEAD sure!" confirmed DragonX.
"Okay, I'm in," agreed Rick.
Rick stayed out of sight as his duplicate took his place in the race. The race went well until the end, when the Arrow 1's engine blew up, sending it crashing into the finish line. Eva saw a vision of the race's end AND the memory of the day her "mother" died. The race ended as Eva's vision told her it would end. DragonX joined Eva up on the roof of the hanger.
"Rick will be fine. Don't worry," said DragonX.
"That's only half of what I'm worried about. I remembered the day my mother died," said a depressed Eva/Molly.
DragonX put an arm around her shoulders, "Everything will be fine." 'If I have anything to say about it, it will.' "Just give it time."
DragonX took Eva/Molly back to her room, before going to bed himself in his OWN room.
(Chapter End)
Well, there it is.
Tell me –is it better or worse.
I apologize about quoting from the actual show, but I can't really think of better dialogue sometimes. I changed and added dialogue where appropriate, to include my Character, DragonX, and to make it a little funnier. Also, I'll be replacing the other chapters as I get them changed completely, so expect updates this week on that.
AN1: It's not whether you win or lose in this race, it's that you try hard and race honestly.
AN2: This is the same photo Don has a copy of.
AN3: THIS photo is the one Eva has.
AN4: Eva's nightmare prison – I don't own it either, thank goodness.
AN5: Let's assume a few weeks have gone by and Eva's just beginning to lose hope of her dad returning to pick her up.
AN6: The show never said the place where Jordan was at, so just go with this.
AN7: Now to avoid confusion with Back to the Future – here is the design for MY hover board:
Skateboard wood to place your feet on – standard. Two big fans underneath to propel to about 200 feet up from the ground, and a fan attached to the back of the board for the forward momentum. Its top speed is about 85 mph without the booster. When the booster is activated, the top speed is about 208 mph. After hitting 175 though, it becomes hard to handle. That's my version of the hover board.
Well this is RDF1 saying I don't own anything for the umpteenth time again.
Later,
RDF1