FF94: Ok, so I've had this story sitting gathering dust for quite a while (blasted A-levels!) and now, in a moment of madness I've decided to put it up and see how it goes. Yay!
This may not make sense, as the actual story plot has not completely kicked off yet. So, it might seem a lil random, but it'll all make sense later on down the line ;) Some chars might appear a lil OOC etc.
Disclaimer: All related characters and their associated belongings belong to Warner Bros. None belongs to me!
It was a lazy day, to put it mildly. Within the vast expanse of metal, skyscrapers and flying cars a lone bell rung. Once, twice…before it fell silent into the noise of the city. No one took notice much of the bell; they had their hologram watches, their hologram clocks which blazed the front of flashy tall buildings for all to see. It was part of an old church, hidden like lost treasure amongst the city around it. Old and frozen in time, the graying marble resembled granite. Half of it was lost, leaving a desolated haunted skeletal building left behind. The black bell, once bright silver merely clanked in the wind – some used to say it was the warning to those who wish to ignore time, who wished to control it.
The rumors died, as did the people who whispered them. In a time where people had survived things their ancestors feared, many rumors were now being old ignored. In the time of heroes, who needed rumors? Brought around by the very disasters people had predicted would end the world. Of course, the heroes knew otherwise, the meteor that had caused them to mutate had been mutated itself and interfered with – something very abnormal indeed.
"You want it? Can't have it! Want it? Can't have it!"
"Duck…" Ace chimed, grasping his temples firmly beneath his fingers and rubbing strong circles. The mallard paused, flicking his gaze over his shoulder to the rabbit. Duck was at present, adjusting his feathers on his forehead which were refusing to stick more upright. The Gel Xtreme 2.01 was doing little to aid the 'drastic' situation. He was also teasing Rev about some coffee he had, which was supposed to be refined and of quality the roadrunner had never tried.
Giving a super speed roadrunner a super-coffee was merely asking for a lot of trouble. But it wasn't that which had caused the rabbit to cry out in impatience, it was the thud that echoed every time Rev hit the wall, when Duck continually danced the mug of coffee around the dress. The repetitive droning would drive even the most peaceful, calm people insane.
"Yes, oh mighty leader?" Duck asked, flicking an eyebrow up. Before the duck gave a hefty growl of frustration as with a wet smack, the feathers returned to his eyes.
"Either give da thing to him, or don't." The rabbit said rather bluntly, before closing his eyes and resuming his meditation. A pair of quiet eyes watched the living room through one of the doors, she was trying to smile at the typical scene but something held her back. It may be typical actions and emotions, but every time it seemed their team strings stretched all too close to snapping.
Lexi stepped back, as Tech mumbling furiously to himself, nose deep in a print out came hurrying through. Turning on her heel, she slipped into the hangar. Walking to the large metal doors, she paused briefly. It took but a few seconds to activate the open mechanism, she plucked up a jetpack and slid it, inactivated onto her back. She strode out onto the unfolding launch strip, her long, thin legs swaying a little as she peered over the edge. With a flick, she turned backwards to the open air and the open city.
One…two…three, she kicked off backwards. For a moment, she hung unmoving. Then gravity's claws hooked onto her, and pulled her down. She rolled over, focusing on her so distant shadow. This was how she forgot her worries, she wasn't suicidal as she did have the jetpack. But something, an instinct almost, had told her she could do this. Who said only birds were the master of the air? Spreading her arms, her larger jumper flapped madly in the wind. In her shadow, two huge wings unfolded. Then she heard it, for the very first time since beginning this jumping over a month ago.
"Oh my god Lexi! I'll get Rev, hold on!" Tech's worried cries called, as he shouted to the roadrunner.
"No," Lexi whispered, though the wind choked the words back into her mouth. She'd almost completely refined this technique of hers with no help whatsoever. The resonating boom which followed to her sensitive ears announced the roadrunner was now shooting down after her. She could see the huge lamp right there, it was so close. She swung her arms behind, so she was no longer flying and lying down. Instead, she was falling as normal, her legs rocketing down first. It was just there…so close…come on! She was screaming at herself.
Just as she reached her foot out, two arms hooked under her arms and attempted to pull her up. He had the angle wrong, and hesitating at where to place his hands properly caused him to flail her to the left. He let go, his eyes desperately trying to find the best way to maneuver. Lexi gasped loudly as her back slammed into the lamppost, the impact of which flung her off. With a crunch, the jetpack smashed and rocketed off loose from her, whizzing off and detonating in the air- a safety measure Tech had installed.
Rev's long, delicate talons hooked gently around the lamppost, as his built in wings spread apart wider. He kicked off quickly, his reflexes and training giving him strength. In a flash of determination and maturity, he hooked his arm around her waist and rocketed straight upwards. Like lightning defying its direction and purpose. He constantly kept his gaze on her, trying to catch her attention. His GPS was guiding him upwards. He slowed down a little, just flying smoothly upwards. The roaring wind loosing its energy.
"Lex," He said clearly, after coughing. Her bright eyes flickered up to his,
"Yeah?"
"I-know-it-was-a-bit-boring-earlier-but-seriously-oh-and-that-was-pretty-good-looking-but-"
"Dangerous too? Yeah I know," Lexi whispered, looking away. For one of the few times, Rev bit his lip. Slowing up even more, if possible he gave another cough.
"Nah…I mean…if-you-wanna-try-stunts-you-gotta-learn-first-Lexi-" Rev smiled nervously, Lexi smiled faintly.
"Yeah I suppose, that might be the best option huh." Lexi paused again, before looking up to him. "I just have to do it Rev, I can't sit around…something feels odd. Don't you feel it?"
"Ya-mean-Duck's-attitude?" Rev grinned cheekily. Lexi smiled back, and then frowned.
"I'm just worried…" Lexi cut off, perhaps opening up around guys was not the easiest of tasks. Rev just grinned, but secretly he knew she was definitely worrying over something much bigger than she was giving.
Swiftly, so as not to anger the pacing rabbit leader Rev came to an abrupt landing. Lexi slipped swiftly out of his hold, her feet happy at making contact with the ground in a painless way. They all stood still as the landing platform withdrew into the base. No one said anything; even Duck had fallen into a serious silence. With a curt nod from Ace, the guys slowly withdrew from the hangar.
"Not you Lexi, you stay here with me. Alone." His abrupt, brash tone sent shivers down Lexi's back as her body locked her to no movement whatsoever. Rev gave her a worried look, his eyes shining with some kind of apology. She shook her head, smiling gently to reassure him. He exited quickly, the silence from their leader creating a much more angry dominance over them. In slow motion, the door swung shut. Lexi turned around, her loose jumper hanging by her still, thin body. One slipped off of her shoulder.
Ace faced away from her, staring out of the windows. Lexi looked down, one arm clinging across her body to her other arm.
"Any particular reason why?" Ace began softly, though she could tell from the years of being with him, he was trying to keep the angrier emotions under check.
"No. I just had to," She was lying, but the real reason sounded far more ridiculous than this.
"You just had to? You just had to throw yourself off of our building?" Ace whip lashed around, eyes locking to hers. He gripped her shoulders tightly. "Do you know how scared I was? Looking out, and seeing you falling towards the ground."
"I…I…"She stammered,
"Lexi, I know we haven't had a lot to do…and we've all been far too anxious about what could be plotting against us…"
"But you don't know how much!" She burst suddenly, "Sure we're all scared and on edge, but this is snide comments, and insults and impatience. That's ten time worse than whatever might happen!" She cried, Ace's eyes softened and he placed his warm hands onto her cold cheeks.
"We aren't breaking up Lex, we're still the strong team and we always will be." He cooed, smiling. Her face lightened, and she smiled slightly.
"You promise?" She whispered, though her eyes and her soul wanted to run off and cry alone. Even the leader couldn't see it.
"Promise." He smiled, "Now, c'mon lets go get a good film to watch. Yeah?" He asked, walking past her, she nodded her approval. She waited until he left, before a single tear managed to break its hold and slide down her weary face.
"Why can't you believe me Ace?" She whispered, leaning her forehead against one of the nearby windows. Her hands rested on the cold glass, but she didn't care. As if crying with her, the heaven's opened and the rain began to thunder down. Perhaps she was just worried, part of her mind whispered. Maybe hormones?
Realizing that crying wasn't the best solution right now, she tried to steady her breathing. Slowly, she rose her gaze up and out of the windows. It was then, that part of her fears was confirmed. A pair of bright, lightning blue-silver eyes locked to hers. Its hand pressed to glass where she had hers, but they were on the other side. It was the same person who had been haunting her dreams, and her time alone. A tiny glint of gold glimmered on their chest. She backed up, but the glass didn't stop it.
They just moved through the glass, as if it weren't there at all. Hand outstretched to her, it moved to her. Just as it was about to make contact with her in desperation, a crackle that blended almost into the thunder echoed out. They pulled back, spinning around to the windows. With a final look to her, it quickly gave her a reassuring squeeze on her armor-covered arm. The lightning flared up, and with a noise resembling a clock chiming they were gone.
Lexi merely sat there, her breath returning. She blinked once or twice, then gulped nervously. Had she truly gone insane?