Author's Note Dos.O:
Now with additional 80's references! Radical!
Author's Note:
A, well I guess just man, once said:
"They can't get touched if they're on fire."
- Zolo Zoro (None Piece)
Another declared:
"Comin' at ya, Cleopatra!"
- Suzaku (Code Ment)
All I can say is this.
I. Like. Tacos.
The Hero Known As Zwei
Chapter I: The Tripening
Neo sauntered down the corridors of the airship. So far everything had been going according to plan. Mercury and Emerald were set to begin their next phase. She was glad that neither one of them screwed things up for her. After the incident on the train, she need something to turn her luck around. She need something to prove herself. That she could be trusted with the more important missions and assignments, and not just being stuck as Torchwick's bodyguard/babysitter.
Now that's not to say that she didn't enjoy his presence or working with him. In fact she quite enjoyed the time they spent together, but she didn't want to be stuck doing this menial work. She had her eyes set on being higher up on the totem pole. Much higher. Once she got there, well, maybe she could get him to be her assistant. Make him get her tea for her.
So far, her plan was moving along steadily. She completed all that was asked of her and if she did say so herself, she was doing it very efficiently. In fact Cinder had even expressed how happy she was with her performance so far. It was wonderful. The fact that it pissed Emerald off was icing on the cake. That would show that pathetic failure of a thief who has the audacity to even call herself a thief. She even dares to try and to get Cinder's attention with those not-even-worth-mentioning-because-they-are-so-terrible-and-not-even-deserving-of-the-wonderful-and-immaculate-Cinder's-thoughts-or-attention skills. If her plan goes accordingly, then soon that will change. Soon Cinder would see that she, and not Emerald, was the one better suited for her and her needs.
Enough getting distracted, she thought bringing that line of thinking to an end. Finish this assignment up first and then recollect. With that she continued along with her mission but not before one more thought quickly passed through her mind. And maybe plan on how to gain Cinder's favor more. Now filled with a renewed sense of determination, she quickened her pace.
As she was humming along her way all of a sudden her face was meeting the floor. Gripping her umbrella, she quickly set to spinning around the face whatever it was that had tripped her. This was met with failure as her parasol was knocked from her hands. Not letting this phase her she quickly hoisted herself up on her arms and hands and tried to kick her still unseen opponent. Once more her face met the floor as her arms seemingly lost their ability to hold her body up. For some reason, this time she fell with much more force. With a groan she tried to push herself up but very quickly learned that it was futile. For on her back sat a weight that was too much for her to try and move.
As hard as she tried, she was not able to dislodge or move from under whatever it was that was keeping sprawled out face first on the floor. She was able to move her head somewhat and with the aid of her natural flexibility, she caught a glimpse of her attacker. As she met their eyes, she heard the bark of her opponent. Still trying to free herself she thought, What! Who are you?!
"Bark! Woof!" Translation: Who I am is of no importance. All that you need to know is that I am here to stop you.
No! She would not let this creature keep her from succeeding and proving herself to Cinder.
"Bark!" Translation: Though I may be small I am able to keep you for coming to your feet. No doubt you are wondering how this is possible.
Still she could not escape and though she did not speak, her eyes conveyed her befuddlement and thoughts. How is this possible?! How can something as small as you be able to keep me down?!
"Bark! Bark! BARK!" Translation: What fuels me is a strength that is far greater than yours. It is the determination to save my friends and family. It is my drive to stop all those who threaten them and this planet! IT IS THE WEIGHT OF THE JUSTICE THAT I SEEK TO BRING!
Neo was in disbelief. Was this really what enable the dog on her to keep her in place? Is that really enough? Is this convection really what is allowing them to push me down? Is my own conviction really that much weaker?
"Aroof. Woof." Translation: This is why you will not prevail. And though I am victorious, I want you to know I can see that within you burns a great strength. You have a drive nearly as strong as mine. We may have met as enemies this day but in a sense, we are kindred spirits.
"Bark." Translation: I hope that one day, should we meet once more on the field of battle, whether still as enemies or perhaps even as comrades, we shall fight as equals.
Neo could see the honesty that laced the creature's words and though she lied defeated on the floor of a corridor that was bare of anything except an air vent, she to felt the want to battle once again. The need to prove herself superior.
Though this was not the time for a rematch. She spotted the shadows of two guarding nearing the corner at the end. Just as she did, the creature too spotted them. Sensing the momentary slip of concentration, see quickly jumped into action. Kind of. As much as she could while being immobilized. Still, she took advantage of the split-second deviation and spit the smoke pellet that she kept in mouth out.
Zwei, thinking of a possible attack, quickly jumped back. With his enhanced sight he had no need to wait for the smoke to clear. Rushing in he found Neo climbing into the air vent. No hesitation hindered him as he jumped towards her. He went to land on her back but instead of impacting, he went through her. This shattered the visage of her. Ah. A smoke screen and one of your illusions. He looked around the area and caught a faint hint of her scent running down the corridor away from the holding cells. After activating his semblance he gave a small chuckle. Though I should be, I cannot find it in myself to be upset at this turn of events. I knew of your abilities and of your fighting style before coming on to this ship. It is of my own folly that I did not foresee or consider this as a possibility. Even now I shall not even give chase as I can no longer sense your presence on this airship. While you may have escaped you did not win, but I guess then neither did I. I hope that wherever it is you are going, you stay the course and don't lose your way. 'Til we meet again, Neo.
XX-Addon (0.00)-XX
Dammit, she thought as she ran so far away from the airship. I got to get away! And with this terrain I can't be certain if they're following me or not yet. A bit further and she should be clear.
After more running and making sure she wasn't being followed, she came to a rest. How could I have let this happen! This wouldn't be good for her plans. It was such an easy task and she failed. Now that green haired disgrace would be so smug. Stand there with that damn smirk of hers, thinking how this would show Cinder she was right. Dammit! I cannot let that happen! There must be something I could do to lessen the fallout.
She began thinking and making her way to hopefully a place with some sort of transportation. As she thought of some possible ways to achieve her goal of making it up to Cinder she knew thing was certain no matter what.
Cinder was not going to be too pleased with her.
And she didn't quite much like that.