All Characters Belong to Sega America/ Archie and Warner Bros for the Wiley E. Coyote character except Rodrigo, Xiomara, Holly, Kobane, Trig, Rakish, Auoroa, and Treya and everyone else which they are mine. Also anything in (()) or italics mean the character is in thought also if this ((in bold)) means that the main character is referring a major thought. Please if you want to use my characters in your story you could drop me a line for my permission. For the sake of Peter, Paul and Ringo don't sue me.
Future's Past
Chapter 2
The alarm buzzed 05:00 hundred hours a groan smacks the clock real hard knocking it down to the floor. Rodrigo mumbled
"I hate those damn clocks."
He went to take a hot shower as he lathered up and rinsed off as he stepped out from the shower he dried off his fur and started to brush his teeth after that was done. He got his coffee from the computer
"light and sweet"
as he commanded the computer and instantly it appeared As he tasted it he smiled and thought.
((Just the way I like it.))
He looked at the bed no Xiomara she must have woken up earlier than him and went about her duties. In his thoughts,
((It's wrong to see someone but a lower ranking officer they frown that sort of thing at C.H.A.O.S. I don't care she makes me happy and I will break this rule with a smile in my heart.))
As he went to the closet to put on the outfit that the computer replicated to blend in with the Mobius populace he got a charcoal grey vest with black pants and a belt for his pants with a flaming skull on the buckle. Plus he got very sturdy black boots to complete with the outfit. The computer also equipped him a new leather scabbard to hold his swords which he put on over his head leaving the scabbard be seen from behind. As he looked in the mirror he said to himself
"Bad to the Bone."
And hummed that melody as he picked up his duffel bag and leaving his quarters. 05:30 hours Trig and Rakish is having breakfast, Trig nervously looking at his watch waiting for Rakish to finish his sausage, ham and cheese all squished in a croissant.
"Man Rakish how could you eat that junk and stay fit?"
"I don't know got a high metabolism."
"My eye. Trig says is those augments that breaks down your food to make that super energy you get is that right?"
"Heh, heh, heh can't put one over you old pal."
"Come on let's go I don't want to be late and I want to be in front so I could hear Rodrigo pick the group for the exploring team."
"We got plenty of time let me finish drinking my coffee,"
"Oh no! I don't want to be late for this."
Trig pulled Rakish arm and nearly lifted him off the ground.
"Hey! Put me down or I will spill my coffee,"
"Worry about that later than have the General chew us out for being late he hates that." "Alright, alright let's go you got your gear?"
"Yep it's waiting at the transportation dock."
"Man Trig you prepare for everything,"
"No called it advance planning. Now shut your mouth and get the lead out its 05:45 hours"
As the two raced towards the dock almost at the same time Treya and Holly was getting to the dock at the same time. As Holly reached the handle Trig also grabbed the handle slightly touching her hand, Trig pulled back and said
"Sorry you go first."
As Holly and Treya entered through the door Holly turned around and said to the Black Bear
"Thank You. For letting us go first."
"Your welcome Trig said humbly."
As the silence of the four continued for several minutes when it was finally broken by Treya saying to Rakish.
"What is your sign?"
Holly, Trig and Rakish were all blushing. Rakish answered
"Gemini."
"Cool I'm a Leo so do you want to do it?"
"TREYA!!"
Holly shouted.
"What's wrong with you?"
"I was making small talk."
Treya admitted. Holly blushed continuously and took Treya to the other side of the room Trig looked at Rakish and whispered
"Man how did you do that?"
Trig asked
"What? I have nothing to do with it."
Rakish responded. As more of the crew came to the transport dock everybody looked around and having conversations among themselves many wondered that at one time Destiny 1 was full to a complimentary 150 Mobians 10 years ago, but now with the bots that does repairs and doing small tasks here and there. The Mobian crew as of right now is 48 but most of the Mobians from C.H.A.O.S. has many hats and specialized skills. Since Robotnik has joined them in 2199 and since then has been an integral part against the war versus G.U.N not only he supplied and upgraded weapons, creating an augmented exoskeleton which it cannot be seen through the fur. Which has the ability to see farther, hear with resounding clarity from miles away, sense of smell has been heightened, stronger than a thousand Mobians, faster in speed and agility and finally of those selected few who joined C.H.A.O.S. and handled the exoskeleton has the ability to redirect kinetic energy towards it's target by sword or rocket launcher making that Mobian a shinning beacon of hope for the entire Mobian race. As many conversation continue on the Red Hedgehog Xiomara walked in and everyone went silent they all know when she walks in a room the General is not too far behind. As the General enters all eyes was looking at him as he continued to walk he came to the center of the room in which he made his announcement
"Allright. I'm pleased that everyone is here I will read off eight names and one alternate that will be with me to explore the Great Forest and the possibility of recon and scanning Knothole and searching for plants and herbs that are extinct in our future and possible a cure for the Yellow Death. If you don't hear you name called then your names will be on another list which will be announced by your team leaders to explore other areas of Mobius Prime. I received a report from Wiley at engineering that the teleporters will be down until the repairs are complete for it later tonight right now we have the shuttle pods which has been modified with a cloaking device thanks to Kobane and Wiley I don't want any Mobians to think it's an all-out invasion. Ok listen up for your names as Rodrigo read off from the list of names he called out Xiomara, Kobane, Auoroa, Rakish, Trig, Holly, Treya, and myself the alternate is Wiley ok then those names I have called come with me the rest you will be called upon by your squad leaders. If you have not been called till then you will remain on the ship to help with the repairs. One more thing your help with this mission and the repairs will be noted in your records and I must remind you again that Mobius Prime at this time is still a very dangerous place please I don't want any hero's here just be careful and keep your heads and butts down ok I want you guys back in one piece and report back here at the ship in eight days no later than that is that clear?"
The whole room shouted back
"YES SIR!!"
"Allright then let's get going,"
As Rodrigo heads out through a walking hatch the other seven followed him with their gear towards a short corridor that leads to the shuttle bays. Rodrigo was by the shuttle which aptly named the Columbus he thought to himself
((Wow now I know how those first explorers felt when they explored a new land cool indeed.))
His thought was broken by Xiomara saying General
"Were ready"
"Oh ok let's get inside and we ride,"
Everybody looked at Rodrigo very strangely because very rarely he jokes with the crew most of the time he is very hard and strict with everybody. But in a strange way he is as of right now trying to break the ice and take away those butterflies that is in everybody's nervous stomach,
"Okay let's strap in and were off,"
At that same time Auoroa and Kobane inputted the commands at the shuttle pods control the pod responded with a very low pitched hum. The shuttle lifted off the pad and proceeded towards the opening bay door that leads to open space they went through it with no problems. As the shuttle continued heading towards Mobius the eight occupants waited patiently as the shuttle was passing through the Ionosphere, the Troposphere, and finally Mobius atmosphere the shuttle shook momentarily
"We hit a small pocket of air nothing to worry about."
Said Kobane, Rodrigo spoke to Kobane and asked
"How long till we reach our target landing?"
"In about an hour sir."
Kobane responded.
"What's our altitude?"
Rodrigo asked
As Kobane check his readings and answered
"20,000 feet Rodrigo."
"Why you ask?"
"I'm going for a walk."
Rodrigo replied slyly,
Kobane looked at Rodrigo and said
"You're nuts Rodrigo."
"Well I'm going to do this whether you like it or not."
Everyone on the shuttle knew what Rodrigo was going to do except Auoroa she questioned Kobane
"What is the General going to do?"
Kobane responded
"Oh he is going to skydive from the top of the shuttle all the way down to the ground and meet up with us at the landing site that's all."
"OH THAT'S ALL!! Is he mad!!"
Auoroa said in shock
"Calm down Auoroa I'll be fine, I do this all the time and I have the proper equipment for it."
As Rodrigo reassured Auoroa
"Anyway I have to go now but I'll see all you guys later at the landing point. Xiomara you are in charge."
As Rodrigo entered a separate hatch he pushed a button then the floor raised up to the dome of the shuttle as the dome opened up Rodrigo came outside and took a deep breath and thought
((WOW! the air is so sweet.))
After that thought he jumped off and set up his body to glide and float through the air so seamlessly and gracefully. While the others saw him through the windows they wave at Rodrigo which in turn he waved back at them. As he continued to glide down towards the Great Forest he checked his wrist for an altitude reading and it said 12,000 feet.
((I could stay up here for a few minutes more and then I will hit the silk. I haven't felt this alive since I met Xiomara.))
As Rodrigo continued with his descent the wind blew by through his black skydiving outfit and helmet making a whippling sound, his wrist started beeping as he looked at his wrist the screen was flashing showing the altitude of 5,500 feet. Rodrigo was preparing to pull the cord and when he pulled his main cord the chute didn't open Rodrigo thought
((Damn! What went wrong?))
Without hesitation he pulled on the emergency cord, the chute started to come out from the pack but it didn't open. Rodrigo looked up and knew that the emergency chute was all tangled up as he tried to untangle it by shifting his body he looked at his wrist and it was flashing red showing the altitude of 1,000 feet now Rodrigo was really worried and thought to himself
((I need to land safely the only way I could do this is go to a nearby tree and slow my descent))
Without a second thought he pulled out a knife from it's holder on the right calf and started to cut on the secondary chute. As he cutting the lines he was aiming at the largest tree he saw in the middle of the Great Forest as he cut the last line he positioned himself over the large tree in the freefalling position now Rodrigo knows his altitude is about 800 feet he extended his arms and tried to grab a branch but could not. As he went through the tree at a very fast rate of speed he missed every branch but many times his body hit the branches with a sickening thud and breaking wood, he finally grasped a branch for a few second which slow his speed until a very large branch hit him solidly at his ribs he could scream in pain but the words would not come out. Finally he hit the ground with a soft thud that he felt loose dirt and grass that somewhat cushioned his fall, as Rodrigo lay motionless for a few seconds he opened his eyes and saw the large tree but he cannot focus on that large tree in his mind he is seeing two of them as he lay there trying to asses his condition first he put his hand on the sides of his head and felt something wet and hot as he put his hand in front of him he saw the blood on his hand in double vision. Rodrigo breathing is labored and painful and thought to himself.
((This is not good, bleeding near my head, possible broken ribs, I might have a concussion blacking out. Oh boy have I gotten myself in trouble.))
As he continue in thought he kept looking at the sky with his double vision he started to black out but before he closed his eyes he heard a loud thunderous sound in the distance, something was coming towards him. Rodrigo tried to focus in the direction where the sound is coming from the last thing he saw is a blue blur coming at him with supersonic speed then the still of darkness envelopes.
Meanwhile as the shuttle Columbus preparing to land at the designated spot the low hum and cloaked craft cannot be heard by anybody because of it's silent stealth, as the shuttle touched ground on old Mobius 1200 years in the past the crew was waiting for their next orders from Xiomara but she was in deep thought and did not notice the crew awaiting for her next order to them.
((Where are you Rodrigo? I know you well enough that you will be here first before us…..))
"Lieutenant your orders."
"Huh? Sorry I didn't here you, so let's get going and survey this area right now and set up a perimeter. I don't want any surprises is that clear?"
"Yes Ma'am"
As they all agreed in the shuttle they disembarked from the craft and looked around the Great Forest and everyone of the crew was in awe of the forest and wondered what they could find next, like children on Christmas morning all the colors the sweet smell of clean air. Xiomara was still wondering as she looked in the distance waiting for Rodrigo to pop out from the forest with a warm smile and news to tell but nothing came from it, as the crew pulled out the camouflaged green crates off from the shuttle Trig opened up one of the crates and pulled out a Gatlin machine gun. As he examined the weapon to see that it's in working order Rakish walked up to Trig and asked him
"Is that what I think it is?"
Rakish questioned.
"Yep in all of her glory."
Trig proudly responded.
"Are you sure Rodrigo approved this kind of firepower?"
Rakish asked.
"I'm sure he approves of the 105 Caliber G107 series."
Xiomara said.
"Lieutenant didn't see you there ma'am."
As Rakish and Trig said standing in an attention.
"At ease you two."
Xiomara ordered as the two remained at ease with the Lieutenant Xiomara examined the G107 she asked Trig,
"Have you fixed that firing pin flaw on the G107?"
"Me and Wiley couldn't fix that problem, but we replaced all the pins with an exact duplicate from adamantiumn and that material will take longer before it could really heat up and lock up the G107."
Trig responded.
"Good, I rather have that heavy machine gun going a while longer than shorter than expected. Trig, Rakish get those guns set up at each entry point and our flanks. If anyone will try to come at us they will have a surprise waiting for them, also set the guns with the onboard computer on the shuttle so it could detect and determine the threat is that clear?"
Xiomara asked.
"Yes ma'am loud and clear."
As Trig and Rakish responded at the same time, the both of them was still unloading and setting up with the help of Kobane, Treya, and Auoroa. Xiomara was still looking at the many trees and wondering, waiting for someone to appear. Holly came towards to Xiomara and asked her
"Is everything ok Lieutenant?"
"No, something is wrong I could feel it."
Xiomara answered worriedly.
Holly asked.
"What's wrong?"
"It's Rodrigo he should have been here by now, something had to happen to him I just know it."
Xiomara explained.
"Maybe he got sidetracked and admiring the scenery."
Holly said reassuringly.
"If he got sidetracked I'll be worried and pissed at him at the same time."
Xiomara said jokingly.
"Listen if you think Rodrigo is hurt somewhere I'm here to help, also use the wrist com computer we are all set up to survey this area and to keep track of all of us why don't you try that."
Holly responded calmly.
"Ok I will do that thanks Holly, I could see why Rodrigo pick you for this mission. Computer locate Rodrigo."
As Xiomara ordered.
A computer voice responded.
"Searching….. I have located Rodrigo."
"What is his location?"
Xiomara asked.
Rodrigo is 10 clicks away from your position and moving away."
The computer responded.
"How can that be? He's heading towards…."
"Knothole Village."
The computer finished Xiomara sentence.
"That cannot be right? What is Rodrigo condition at this point?"
Xiomara asked.
"The General is unconscious with broken ribs, a concussion and several bumps and bruises."
As the computer stated.
"How come he is still moving away from our position?"
Xiomara queried.
"He is with two other Mobians carrying him towards Knothole Village."
The computer voice said.
"What is Rodrigo condition on his healing with the augments and how long till he is healed completely?"
Xiomara asked.
"10 to 15 hours."
The computer stated.
As Xiomara looked at the computer screen clock and it states 07:45 am, she asked the computer.
"Identify the other two Mobians that is with Rodrigo right now."
The computer responded,
"searching…. The two Mobians identified as Princess Sally Acorn and Sonic the Hedgehog."
"CRAP! This is the very thing Rodrigo warned us about, this is not good at all. The only way we could get Rodrigo back is to do this with stealth and speed and some misdirection to boot."
Xiomara thought out loud.
"How about we could wait outside of Knothole for Rodrigo and get back to the forest in the cover of night."
Holly suggested.
"Hmmmmmm I think that's a better idea, I know Rodrigo he could get out of tighter situations before. Holly get your medical gear and meet me back here in twenty minutes we are going to Knothole Village."
Xiomara ordered.
"What about the others?"
Holly asked.
"You tell them what happened and put Kobane in charge of them till we get back is that clear?"
Xiomara ordered.
"Yes ma'am."
Holly responded.
"Good let's get going we have a lot of ground to cover before we reach Knothole Village, so get some extra rations just in case."
Xiomara ordered Holly. As the two was preparing to go to Knothole, Xiomara and Holly had gotten the supplies needed for this trek, as the two of them was leaving their camp Xiomara was deep in thought as they were walking towards the forest.
((I hope you are okay Rodrigo, I'm coming for you and I want to see that warm smile again and hug you once more. But now things are more complicated than before, how can we get you out without Sonic and Sally finding out who we really are?))
As they continue to venture further to the outer edge of the Great Forest as the branches falls back into place as their approaching towards Knothole Village. Who knows what awaits for them when they reached their destination.
Well I hope you like Chapter 2 R&R. Thanks everybody