Ratchet & Clank
"A Different Kind Of Evolution"
Written by: Foenix Nightshade
Chapter 1
Location: Ratchet and Clank's home, Planet Kerwan
Nothing much had happened since the incident on Magnus. Nefarious had yet to show himself, Quark resigned, and everyone's favorite Lombax finally caught a break. After about two months and no action, Ratchet and Clank sold their old apartment and got a two-story place that was both a home and a repair garage. A month after that, they had opened shop as Ratchet & Clank's Repair Service. The business was good, and Ratchet did enjoy the work, but…he still kinda missed the life of a hero.
At this time, Ratchet was working on Aphelion while telling her about one of his previous adventures from before he found her. This was done often. Aphelion enjoyed the stories just as much as Ratchet enjoyed telling them. Most times, Ratchet didn't finish the story before having to quit working, but that made it all the better to occupy the two. "So while Clank was talking, I got up, but, man, was I dizzy! Then the door opened and this one robot saw us. For some reason, I felt really angry, so I grabbed my wrench… and…WHAM!"
"You destroyed it in one swing?" Aphelion asked.
"Yeah. Clank said something about thinking it was dead, and I said, 'I'm just getting started.'"
Clank, meanwhile, was upstairs. Most days, he would do what he was doing now. He sat on the couch, ready to take calls if they came. When not on the phone, Clank would be reading a book. He could easily finish even the thickest of books in no more than an hour, but he took his time, taking in every detail. This week's read was Theories of the Relations of Space and Time. The small robot found the subject quite amusing, for most theories were far from it, and a few got so very close to skimming the reality of it.
In all, it had been three years since Magnus. Ratchet and Talwyn had stayed in contact, and Ratchet even got in touch with a few other friends from the past. Clank occasionally checked up on Sigmund to see how he was coping with the responsibilities as Senior Caretaker of the Great Clock. Over all he did pretty well, but sometimes the Zoni could be too much like young children. (I think it's safe to say I am able to just leave it at that, and most will understand.) Today seemed to be just another day, like any other. Only, today would definitely not be considered an ordinary day…
Suddenly, a knock came from the front door. Ratchet reacted as expected and, of course, ended up banging his head on Aphelion, shaking his head as another knock came. Ratchet hurriedly grabbed a rag to wipe the oil and grease off his hands. Then he went and opened the front door. Standing there was a man practically everyone knew: Police Chief Jacob Reynolds. "Hey, Chief," Ratchet greeted nonchalantly. "Come on in." Reynolds bit his lip, but entered, Ratchet closing the door behind him.
Ratchet returned to working on Aphelion as he began talking. "So what's the assignment this time? Prison escapees? Mercenaries? Smugglers?" The reason for the question was that, at times, Police Chief Reynolds would go to Ratchet and Clank for assistance in matters of illegal activities. Sometimes, matters would get out of hand, or things would leave the Police Chief's jurisdiction. When that happened, Reynolds called upon the dynamic duo for assistance. Ratchet, of course, was happy to help.
Noticing that his guest had been silent, Ratchet looked at him questioningly. Reynolds, meanwhile, seemed to be uncomfortable as he stood by the table, shifting his weight from one foot to the other. Ratchet tilted his head to the side. "Is something wrong, Chief?"
"I'm afraid so, Ratchet," Reynolds said. He seemed kinda…sad. Ratchet wondered why, but decided to drop it; something was obviously bothering the Police Chief.
"Alright, what's up? There's something wrong; I can tell," Ratchet said.
Reynolds bit his lip and sighed, then said, "Something…kinda big has come up." He paused. Ratchet was looking at him expectantly, so he closed his eyes and said it. "The Galactic Authorities have ordered me to place you and Clank under arrest."
I think I'll just leave it there. Yes, this will become a crossover in later chapters, but I actually have to get him where the other characters are. Also, both of my Ocs (Chase and Mariah) will be in this story. Okays, no more spoilers!
I honestly don't really know where to go with this. I know what happens in way later chapters, but I don't know about these early ones! If you all could help, I would greatly appreciate it.
Anyways, laters, peace, whatever y'all like to hear. Oh, and R & R (Whatever that means)