Chapter 3

After the incident with Ratchet being attacked by the enemy and when Ratchet woke up he went straight to Planet Terachnos and landed in Axiom City. Ratchet got out of his ship and looked around the city.

The buildings touched the sky, and the walkways were bright. He decided to contacted Alister and say," General come in. I just landed in Axiom City. Where are you at?"

"I'm afraid I've run into a bit of trouble. We need to make a slight adjustment to our plan." Alister said into his communicator.

"What… Kind of adjustment?" Ratchet asked in a confused voice. Then a female voice can be heard all over the city. " Attention citizens, the rogue Lombax Alister Azimuth has been spotted within city limits. Troopers have been mobilized for your protection."

"Don't worry, I have a plan. Just get to Neurox Plaza and wait for me to make contact."

"Got it," he said quickly. He went around the city flying, flipping, and jumping to get to this one place where two terracnoids was standing at a force field and he didn't seem too happy to see another Lombax either, "Another Lombax! Come back to vandalize more equipment?" he asks in a rude tone of voice.

"Mind your manners," The terracnoid next to him said. He had really bushy eye brows and big glasses, "Any super intelligent being can see that this is a different Lombax." He turns his attention to Ratchet," My colleague is just upset about the rebel, Azimuth , destroying the terminal. The fire fight triggered Axiom's defensive grid and now the entire city is closed off. Maybe you can help."

The other terracnoid doesn't seem so sure, "What are they going to do? Fly over the grid and active the reboot switches? Ha! I'd love to see that," He said in sarcastic way.

Ratchet went to the transport to rocket over the grid, and pull the switch with his wrench. The grid immediately powers down, and the two braniacs seemed very grateful – well, at least the one did, "You did it! The system is resetting!" Then the female voice goes off again," Alert. Alert. Lombaxes detected near avionics near terminal nine. Dispatching units."

The two terracnoids scurry off into a safe corner, one grumbling about how the last thing they needed was more violence. Soon enough, more killer robots appear, attempting to take Ratchet out… and they failed. After the robots are gone, the nice terracnoid scurries off with his coworker to the wall and starts to mess with a device, "I could get into a lot of trouble for this, but I'm tired of Nefarious and his troops. Let's see if I can activate this transport tube now that the lockdown's over." The tube opens up, and there's a bright blue. "Here you go! This ought to take you right to Neurox Plaza!"

"Transport tube activated."

Ratchet looked at both the terracnoids and says," Thanks."

"No my dear boy, thank you for all your help!"

"Lombax lover." His friend mutters.

"Oh, shut up," He told his friend when Ratchet got into the transport.

Getting to the Plaza, it was a danger zone. More robots was waiting for him, after he cleared them out, Alister gets in contact with him," Ratchet, come in. I'm in position, but Pollyx has set up security around the entire area."

"But Pollyx isn't a robot. Why would he help Nefarious?" Ratchet asked.

"Probably for the same reason Vorselon is: to use the clock for their own personal gain." Alister answered to Ratchet.

"Why do I get the feeling this clock does more than just tell time?" Ratchet asked in a confused voice.

"Because it moves time as it's care taker sees fit. It's control room is called the Orvus Chamber. I don't even want to think about what Nefarious would do if he was able to control time. I have to go. Cal me as soon as you reach Neurox Plaza." Alister says when he cuts off communications.

Ratchet made his way over to the Plaza, and spotted Azimuth. Before he could say anything more robots were sent his way and he took care of them with his combuster and then he got grabbed by the neck. He tries to get away, but it's no use. The robots spinning blade was coming dangerously close to his neck… And then there was a loud crash, and he opened his eyes and he smiled up at Alister and he says," Are you alright?" Alister asked. When he nodded, he turned away, " Pollyx diverted all traffic away from the building. We'll have to find another point of entry. Come, I have someone on the inside that I know who may be able to help us."

"Someone who works for Nefarious?" Ratchet asked.

Alister shook his head," Actually, he's a data miner at Pollyx Industries. I saved him from becoming food for the Agorians." Alister goes over to some device attached on the wall and presses a few buttons. Within moments, a full scale image of one of those terracnoid's appears. And like the rest, he doesn't look to happy. " Azimuth? What are you doing on this frequency – the entire city is looking for you!"

Alister says," I'm here to cash in to that favor, Jarvis. We need a way inside Pollyx Industries."

"I knew one day you'd make me an accomplice to terrorism! I'll run a diagnostic on the security system – in the meantime, you'd better take cover. Another security team is closing in!"

Just as Jarvis said that, more robots arrived. After Ratchet and Alister took care of the robot's while Jarvis wanted Ratchet to take care of activate the switches. Ratchet runs over the last switch and turns it green. Jarvis seems happy. "You did it! Conduit is ionized. You should be able to slingshot over the Plaza and into Pollyx Industries."

He meet up with Alister at the top of the condult. Jarvis talking him through the rest of the security. He looked out towards the slingshot. "This is it. Our way into the building… last chance to back out."

Ratchet smirks," Age before beauty, General."

Alister laughs in response, "Wise guy! Just like your father." He followed Alister, once they reach the building, an alarm almost immediately goes. Nothing can ever be simple, can it? Attention. A bio scan reveals two Lombaxs in main server room. Mobilizing all units."

They destoried the robots that came there way but when they came to one of the section the bridge was out and there was robots shooting from the other side. Alister started to block all the attacks with his double – wrench. "Blasted bio scans." He cursed, "You take the left, and I'll cover the right."

Ratchet did as he was told and went over to a slingshot and got to other side. When he got to the robot's he got rid of them but not without getting shot from the right shoulder. Once all the robots was destroyed he went over to the bolt and started to activate the bridge. Once the bridge was up Alister went across and meet up with Ratchet and then they continued down the way till they made it the glass roof. Alister smashes through the glass, and landed in a computer room. Some of the terracnoids turned their heads to look at them, and one of Nefarious robot and goes for the security button to alert the others… Only to get stopped by Alister's shook attack.

Ratchet goes to interrogate one of those terracnoide on a computer. However, the terracnoids pushes Ratchet out of his face. Ratchet actually listens until the guy is finished talking… "If you intend to manhandle me, I'll have you know I'm a level 60 wizard," He actually looks proud of that, wow. "With melee ability! And the Ratchet whacks at him, and he spins out of control and falls onto the ground." That hurt my pride! And my solar plexus…"

Ratchet ran over to Alister to see what he's doing. Alister goes to the computer. " It looks like there's an Obsidian Eye somewhere in Krell Canyon… I can't lock on any closer." On the giant computer screen above, came in and he looked at Alister and Ratchet but looks at Ratchet directly. "Greetings, my old friend! Been a long time. I'm thrilled you're here to witness my greatest triumph!" He leaned into the screen but the backs off to continue, " And looks, you've met the elder. Pity one of the first Lombaxs you meet is the shame… of his entire race!"

Ratchet looked at Alister when he looked down and he looked back up as Ratchet looked back at the screen and says, "So what is it this time Nefarious? You still trying to turn everyone into robots, or is it just good old – fashioned galactic domination?"

"Part of me wants to let you live long enough to find out – the other part, really wants to kill you. You know, for old times' sake. Decisions, decisions, decisions," The screen goes off and an alarm went off, "Attention. VX -99 detected. Evacuate all stations."

Ratchet gives a small smile and looks," Well, at least we know what he went with." They fought their way out of there till they saw a giant robot attacking the city. Alister stood right next to him and says, "That thing will level the entire city just to get to us. I'll cover you from the air. Just find a way to stall it."

"Stall it! It's the size of a building!" Ratchet shouted. But Alister left and all Ratchet could do was shake his head.

End of Chapter 3

Sorry for taking so long but here it is and I'll try to get chapter 4 done sometime today. Please Review