When youre dead, you hear and see nothing. But for some people, they can cheat death and get a second chance. For one individual, there was blackness, and then…
Light, as memories of a wandering Bounty Hunter, Haken Browning, though he didnt know his name at all before. The skills and personality integrate, making him rise up from the land of the dead. Then…
Music.
(Play Johnny Cash- Ain't no Grave)
There ain't no grave can hold my body down
There ain't no grave can hold my body down
When I hear that trumpet sound I'm gonna rise right out of the ground
Ain't no grave can hold my body down
Well, look way down the river, what do you think I see?
I see a band of angels and they're coming after me
Ain't no grave can hold my body down
There ain't no grave can hold my body down
Well, look down yonder Gabriel, put your feet on the land and see
But Gabriel don't you blow your trumpet 'til you hear it from me
There ain't no grave can hold my body down
Ain't no grave can hold my body down
Well, meet me Jesus, meet me. Meet me in the middle of the air
And if these wings don't fail me I will meet you anywhere
Ain't no grave can hold my body down
There ain't no grave can hold my body down
Well, meet me mother and father, meet me down the river road
And momma you know that I'll be there when I check in my load
Ain't no grave can hold my body down
There ain't no grave can hold my body down
There ain't no grave can hold my body down
(Song ends)
"GAAAAAAAAH!"
Connor Trav gasped for air as he bolted up from his Gurney during Autopsy. Cash's music was on replay as everyone near his now lifeless body just sprang back in shock.
"Jesus, Connor! Dont scare me like that!" A blonde young female in a pilot's suit said slapping him, he felt the pain.
Betty… his wingman, his pilot during hunts. Thats right… connor was about hunter, collecting Villains for the United Universe Government.
"Did… was i dead?" Connor asked feeling a scar on his face.
"Slashed across the left side of your face, three bullets into your heart… yup, you were dead." a doctor said.
"Or was, until that light that hit you entered your body at the last second and jump started everything at once. We didnt think you were gonna make it." Betty said.
Connor smiled abit. "Well, if i died and came back, maybe im not ready to go there yet. Get me, Betty?"
"Uh.. Connor? Did you hit your head when you fell?" Betty said.
"I dont think so… i feel a little different someway or another though…" Connor said. "Okay, Bets. Guess i gotta report to the government council then."
At the UUG High Council stage…
"Connor Trav, we have spoken with the Representative of Universe 2, Grimm, and he says you have cheated death and have not reincarnated as he undead." Universe 1's Rep, Gener, said.
"Well i did die… well i feel like i died, but now im back. Cant really explain how an Enhanced Boost would bring me back to life…" Connor tried to explain.
"Thats just it, its never happened before. But you've done it, it cannot be explained." Metala, the Future Universe rep, said.
"Well, no need to beat around the bush, right? Im back, so i can do more jobs for ya. Whaddya need, what i miss?" Connor asked with Haken-esque.
"Currency, hero teams are mobilizing to apprehend or defeat Cindrey Ginova, the current standing to rule metal town." Gener said.
"So you want me to take her out?" Connor asked.
"No, if you take action, you will die again. You will get your chance. For that reason, it is best we assemble a team for you of your very own." Magus, the Magic Universe Rep, said.
"A team?" Connor asked.
"There have been formations of squadrons like Teams Proto Man and Colonel, in response to the growing evils of Cindrey and the lurking of Lucius the Forbidden One. If we assemble a Government backed team, we will increase the chances of beating the great evil mentioned in the Prophecy." Grimm said.
"As to not cause harm between our Realms, we will only allow a 4-man team consisting of yourself and 3 others." Gener said.
"I have had Revolution select two members from his Past Universe to come and help you with ties to their own Governmental Military." Shogun, the Warrior Universe representative said.
"You will find one more yourself, and then we will send you on missions that we will provide. You were our best Bounty Hunter in the field, we will not waste this opportunity to employ you again." Metala said.
"Okay, Future Representative. Just sit back and leave this to my team." Connor said.
"Before that, we have a solo mission for you." Revolution said. "The Exploration Society has not yet cleaned out Astros Main HQ more than they think, we need you to infiltrate and find the remains of his experiments before Cindrey can recover the info for herself."
"Okay. Im on it." Connor said.
"Good. Your old gear is in the armory. Grab what you need for the mission, and we'll ready your departure." Magius said.
Connor Went to the Armory, and found all of his gear. His signature black cowboy hat and coat to go over his white t-shirt and Slacks with his boots, and a bit of a bandanna mask. His weapons were there too, which were Dual Revolvers, a Sawed-off Double Barrel Shotgun, MX-29 Variable Machine Gun, Klondike Magnum, and Card Grenades. He played his music on his tape set to a suitable track while he suited up.
(Cue-Emienem-Without Me. Short secne from Airport Suit-Up from Suicide Squad)
Two trailer park girls go 'round the outside
'Round the outside, 'round the outside
Guess who's back, back again
Shady's back, tell a friend
Guess who's back, guess who's back
Guess who's back, guess who's back
Sometimes that it just seems
Everybody only wants to discuss me
So this must mean I'm disgusting
But it's just me, I'm just obscene
Now this looks like a job for me
So everybody, just follow me!
'Cause we need a little controversy
'Cause it feels so empty without me
(End song)
"I honestly thought you'd take it easy after you came back." Betty said.
"Bets, you know theres no rest for a Bounty Hunter LIke me. I dont kill, but these jobs… somebodys gotta do it." Connor said as they went to thier ship.
"But what if you die again? If you do, theres no coming back!" Betty siad worried.
"You wont have to worry about me being dead. I got lots of stories to tell your family, after all. But I wanna tell those stories to other kids. I was too young to die anyway, im 19. Besides…" Connor said. "I ain't afraid to die anymore. I'd done it already."
Betty smiled. "You know, even when youre stubborn and clumsy, you still can be a determined teen hunter, Con." Betty said.
"Exactly why youre my pilot and wingman, bets. Okay, flygirl, get me to Astros old HQ, then sit back and watch me go." Connor said as he sat down and breathed out. "Im back." he siad as the ship took off.