Only Time Shall Tell
By David Keehn
Chp1 The time for fear!
The dark shadow runs though the urban wasteland. Seeing the abandoned building was not new for him. He new the route well, he would soon be home with the food he stole for him and his brother. As he ran the corner he saw the top of the high-rise complex of the upper crust. He had always wished to live there yet never would be able to. Before he went home he visited his parents graves. He always visited their gravestones, and every time wished they were still alive. He got up and started to leave yet their was a strange force almost holding him back. He waited a few minutes and left, seeing the graves gave him strength to go on for the memory of his parents. As he leaped up the abandoned buildings stairs he neared the top. At the last door he opened the door seeing his brother practicing his magic. Where have you been? Sorry I was just visiting mom and dads graves. Okay then its cool. Hey Joe what do you want for dinner? The 16 year old mage paid no attention. Hey numb nuts what do you want for dinner? Oh sorry Dave I was just trying to cast fire. Ummmm..... I don't know what we got? Well we got bread, soda, and stuff to make pizza. I'll just go with the bread. K fine with me. Dave set the table for 2 not knowing what would soon happen. As they sat down to eat something strange happened, the TV. came on with out warning. What the hell! Joe did you fix this while I was gone. No, I don't know how that happened. Just then an announcement came on the screen talking about how one of the experimental beasts had escaped from Odina corps. labs.
Seeing that the officers could not contain the Chimera like beast. Dave ran and graded his father's sword saying, Protect us for we shall fight to stop this abomination before it kills again. With that Joe and Dave ran down the old rickety steps not expecting to see even more monsters in the building. Okay Joe you know what to do! Right, King of Darkness knight of night come now and give me your might! With that a brilliant red flash covered the room. After the light faded away there was only Odin and us. The monsters had been sliced in to pieces. K thanks Odin. Yes call on me again if you are in danger. As the warrior vanished Dave and Joe continued to run down the stairs. As they got to the door they were greeted by a strange man. Hello. Hey listen we don't got time for you! All right go. With that the passed the old man, not know until later whom he was. As they ran down the street they could hear the beast. They killed all the monsters in their way until they reached the train station. Hey we need two tickets for the next train up. Sorry all trains have been canceled until further notice. Why? Mr. Darhawk's orders. Fine! Dave though to himself about the old airship. As they left the station they ran towards the junkyard. As they got there they saw Cid the owner of the junkyard. Hey Cid can we borrow the old airship. Sure if you can get it running. With that they ran toward the old airship. Seeing the pieces in disarray they began to board it. As they can to the cabin the airship began to start, as if by magic. Hey what's going on! I have know idea but hold on!
With that they began to fly the old airship towards the scene of the out break. Meanwhile at the scene. Yes my beast kill those pathetic fools! From the high-rise he could see all of the destruction going on. Mr. Darkhawk! came over the speaker. Yes what is it. There a call for you. He picked up the phone and began to scream at the other person. He then threw the phone, console and all against the wall. Well I didn't expect anyone on to try to stop me. Just as he walked to the window something caught his eye. What is that? He watched as it came close to the scene. His mouth drooped open in astonishment. What an airship I thought there were no more? Just then he remembered the prophecy foretold to him. The ones who shall defeat you shall come on the wings of a mighty dragon to clear the earth of your evil. No that's not right theirs only an airship so they can't be the ones. As Dave and Joe came closer the airship landed. They disembarked the ship an ran towards the beast. Joe go for the side that's were he's not finished. Right! Just then two teenagers the same age as Joe tackled Dave. Fear not good sir for we shall help you. I'm the chocobo knight Nick and my friend here is Travis also apart of the chocobo knights. But wait there hasn't been a chocobo alive for almost 100 years. We know but we have still trained in the art of war. K whatever I gotta fight this Chimera now so just don't get in our way. With that Dave joined Joe in attacking the beast. Nick and Travis attempted to fight but since their armor was old and rusty they where soon disabled. Joe go help those to idiots. K. Joe walked over to see his friends Travis and Nick lying on the ground. Geese you guys what are you doing! Sorry Joe we thought we could help to. Whatever just get out of the way. As they got up Dave had already stuck the final blow on the beast. ARGHHHHHHHHH screamed the beast. As Darkhawk saw the destruction of his beast was complete, he decided that it was time to show the world his true power. CRASH! pieces of glass shattered everywhere. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I see you defeated my beast, well no matter I shall dispose of you myself. He began to recite a spell. JOE! What spell is he casting? A dimensional warp spell. Can't you reverse it. No. Fear struck the four comrades and just as Dave began to draw his sword they were gone. Hahahahahahaha now no one shall stand in my way.