WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE
Hey there, this is my first attempt at fanfiction of any kind. I hope everything goes well cause this has the potential to be one BIG story. Depends on the reviews I get. This is an alternate realities story set in a different time and space. So it's MY story with MY version of characters set in the apocalyptic Tribeworld.
My inspiration came from Darren Shier, and his story "The Omega", read it, it's wicked. His style of writing is very fluid, he writes like the reader is watching a movie. Humour, drama and action all rolled into one. I based my style on his, although I'm not sure I'm half as good as he is, but we'll find out soon enough.
Other than that if you wanna find out more about me just mail me and I'll tell ya!
(Oh yeah and no point suin' cause I'm skint, yep skinter than Vanilla Ice.)
The story so far:- (My version of events).
First off there will be no Pride, Luke, May, Danni, Ned, Tally and Andy. Sorry.
I'll begin from the beginning of Series 3: Basically everything is the same except, no Luke so some unknown Chosen guy checks Bray and Lex's bodies. Trudy is bad through and through, when she is told of Bray's death she doesn't really care (no I don't like her much), Ebony saves Bray and Lex. An unknown person leads the three of them along with Dal to Amber and the Eco-Tribe. The Mall Rats and the Eco-Tribe team up and attack the Mall head on. They capture it and drive The Chosen out. However they are not strong enough and The Chosen make it to the Hotel.
Alright The Chosen and the Mall Rats are engaged in an all out War.
Now this could get a little confusing so pay attention.
We start from the Mall Rats liberating The Mall, The Chosen are badly hit by this defeat and have to retreat back to the hotel.
The city is divided in half.
From the Mall Rats point of view there is one enemy, The Chosen and vice versa. In the middle we have innocent bystanders who do not side with either of the two main tribes and the numerous other tribes who hate both the Mall Rats and the Chosen (i.e. The Hyena's).
Amber is leader of the Eco-Tribe but they have merged with the Mall Rats and are now only known as Mall Rats. Everything else is the same as before, Amber didn't come back for the same reasons, yeah she thought Bray and Ebony were gettin' jiggy wit it, if you catch my drift.
The Mall was only occupied by The Chosen for a couple of days so they didn't have a chance to defile it or anything, basically this is what happened in the lead up to my story, my version of events.
Okay (whew) now where was I… Ah yes, Characters and Situations. Now, due to the time set of this Story there are certain differences. This is supposed to be an alternate reality so I'm sorry to all, Pride, Luke, May, Danni, Ned, Tally and Andy fan's I couldn't fit them in to the Story. As I have said, I am sorry but fear not, as we progress I'll try and bring them in... somehow.
Now the most important part the New Characters.
First up it's Squall Lionheart: Okay I know what you are thinking but this isn't THE Squall from Final Fantasy 8. No, this is my version of him. I have borrowed him to use in my story as he's such a cool looking character and when writing this story he fitted the lead role perfectly. Basically he still looks like Squall (except he's a little taller and more built) but doesn't act the same way. He cares deeply for Jenny, and would do anything to protect her. I changed the spelling of his name to avoid legal complications and crap like that.
Secondly we have Jenny, a very, very cute little 4 year old. She's very clever for her age and travels with Squall. While she is not his daughter they are very close and she loves him with all her heart. He is all she has left and the same goes for Squall. Their pasts are very closely linked and she was more or less brought up with Squall so she knows him quite well. She's blond with green eyes and a bright angelic face.
Thirdly it's Angelina, now this is the new girl she's Extremely beautiful, brunette long straight hair, lightly tanned skin, thin perfectly shaped brows, perfect teeth, small delicate face, the lot. To put a picture in your mind she looks identical to Felicity from Neighbours, except she isn't so much of a tart (sorry Flick fans that's just my opinion but hey, who cares what I think). She looks out for herself and is quite a tomboy, never really had an interest in boys, love that sort of thing. A bit like May but with higher morals, plus she would never chase a guy around. Doesn't get along with Amber her sister.
Last and least it's Joshua, this guy is extremely slimey, he has a major crush on Angelina who does not return his feelings. You could say he's obsessed with her. Looks like Spike, has a lot of stuff going on behind the scenes, many skeletons in his cupboard. Helped Mall Rats defeat Chosen by supplying The Chosen with mis-information.
Right let us begin.
Prologue
"Life's just a blast that's movin' really fast,
Better stay on top or life will kick you in the ass"
Limp Bizkit, Take a Look Around (MI2 Theme)
Rain, flashes of lightning and the booming thunder filled the once overcrowded city. Empty is the word that springs to mind when looking over it as a person on the outside, not trapped in its concrete clutches. But empty itself is such a meaningless word, you could be referring to anything, the emptiness of the howling wind that blew through it not meeting much resistance from living creatures, or the emptiness of the hearts and minds of the people who lived within this concrete jungle.
Flash
For a brief moment on one side of the city a room is filled with light.
Flash
Again, until the darkness returns and claims back the surroundings like an angry landlord.
Flash
The light reveals a figure in the dark. He seems to breathe and live in the darkness that surround's Him. He is one with the darkness, it has become part of Him.
Flash
The adolescent boy with long blond locks sits on His throne pondering life in general and more importantly His next move. Outside the forces of nature rage on with nothing to stop them rape and pillage the innocent buildings. It seemed mere moments ago when all this belonged to Him, He held it in the palm of His hand. Such was the way of the world was it not? His dream, His one true desire had been accomplished. All those months of working and planning had bared fruit. Yet once He had reached his goal, what was this strange feeling?
So it was true what they said, the important part of life was not realising your dream but working towards it. It is the path one takes to fulfilling his dream that is so exciting and exhilarating. Once that dream is achieved what is left? In the all embracing darkness He allowed himself to smile. Zoot was right, even defeat can yield prizes, for him it was the prize of knowledge and greater understanding. He would be the first to admit that you can never receive enough knowledge, especially in the short unstable world that He lived in. There's something to throw at the masses, turn defeat into victory. Zoot Be Praised.
There was slight knock to his right.
"What is it, I asked not to be disturbed," His voice rumbled authority as He turned piercing black eyes onto the culprit.
"I… Imm… I am sorry your highness, but the Supreme Mother wishes to see you". The guard was saying his prayers, today hadn't been a good day and he did not wish to incur the wrath of his master but he had to do his job.
"Fine send Her in," the guard stumbled back to his duties while the former Mall Rat entered the room with the Divine Child. The Guardian studied her intently, she was very beautiful and the robes she wore gave her a majestic, and royal appearance, Zoot certainly had good choice.
"Guardian I am deeply sorry about our defeat, if it wasn't for…" Trudy began earnestly.
"My dear Supreme Mother, what's done is done, it was Zoot's will," The Guardian cut her off walking towards her. Trudy breathed out clearly relieved.
"I trust you and the Divine Child are well and unhurt," The Guardian asked her gently,
"Yes thanks to our Praetorian Guards, they ensured we were protected, and besides the Mall Rats would never harm me or Brady, the sentimental fool Bray would never let them," Trudy laughed with contempt.
"Yes, indeed, however the wayward brother of Zoot could prove to be quite a thorn in our side," the Guardian said thoughtfully, an idea forming in His mind.
"What do you propose we should do, has Zoot contacted you with the solution?" Trudy didn't realised how stupid she sounded, if any other Mall Rat was there they would have surely laughed at her; Zoot's dead you moron.
But to the Guardian her words were exactly what he wished to hear, he stepped towards the light switch and adjusted it so the room was dimly lit. The room came to life revealing a desk, framed pictures of Zoot and a cabinet in the corner holding an extensive amount of books.
"Nothing…" The Guardian replied mysteriously.
"Pardon me, your lordship?" Asked Trudy confused.
"We will not do anything," replied The Guardian calmly. Trudy just stood there with a bewildered look on her face waiting for an explanation.
"You see Supreme Mother at the moment both our forces and the Mall Rats are equal, any attempt to advance from either side would result in great casualties. Our Chosen warrior's are extremely drained from the last battle and it will take time for them to regain their strength."
He paused for a moment stood up and went to the window and stared out of it His breath condensing against the cold glass.
"Right now there will be a period of peace, of calm, for a couple of days maybe a week nothing will happen, both sides will seek to regroup. There might be the occasional outbreak of fighting here and there but nothing too serious. Then it will begin."
"What?" Trudy was very impressed by The Guardians thesis and predictions, it made perfect sense, it was almost if the words had been uttered by Zoot himself.
"The race. The race to recruit more members on either side. The more soldiers a side gathers the greater amount of strength they will have. Zoot has given me an idea to try and create a way in which to recruit many new Chosen warriors. We are to hold tournaments, fighting tournaments where the participants will receive food and water. The strong fighters will be picked to join us while the weaker ones will be used as bait for those treacherous Mall Rats".
The Supreme Mother was amazed, it was ingenious, the people were starving and would gladly embrace the opportunity to put some food in their bellies. The Mall Rats might have slightly more manpower but The Chosen controlled most of the resources meaning that the people would turn to them.
"Brilliant," she said seductively looking at The Guardian. "Zoot Be Praised."
"Zoot Be Praised," said The Guardian smiling, "Send me Siomun so I can give out the orders."
Trudy bowed gracefully and left the room. The Guardian looked back outside and gazed upon the city. He also had another reason for holding these tournaments, one of far more importance. He had His reasons for not mentioning it to the Supreme Mother, after all He was Zoot's Guardian and this special knowledge should be reserved only for Him.
There will be one,
He thought, as He gazed outside into the power of the elements.He will change the outcome of this War.