Authors Note;
Smiles is not doing well his in bed sick because he got caught in a snowstorm.
Jester at his desk begins writing; Ok with Smiles out of if with a cold I'm going to have to give you guys your peace on my own. I've been so caught up with updates for the Adventure Time fanfic that I had to put another one on hiatus. I know some people were looking at it but still I want people to look at my work. And seeing as I love the show I thought I give my own spin. But for now thanks to every one who is following and the same to who ever favorite. So on with the tale, also I only own my own original ideas. Anything else belongs to their respective creators and companies.
Walter never thought that Master Steve would allow this to happen it's been a full two months. With out a word of progress of how the young man is handling himself in that accursed castle. He may only be a servant for the family but Walter always made his position in various matters clear. But that young man lost a good piece of what could be called a life. He sounded truly saddened when Walter heard him speak of Sultat.
'I hope the young man can at least leave that place. *Knocking* who could that be at this time of time'. Passing the study Walter saw it was nearly six at night. The Madame and Master won't return until much later. Opening the door his eyes widened as he gazed into the face of someone that truly went through hell. Tatis was just waking up his upper torso was out of the pool his belongings scattered across a table. Pulling himself completely out of the water he felt slight instant pains only for it to slowly withdraw from him. Feeling across his body he saw that his skin was much tougher to his touch. He felt something a little cold on his back upon reach he was really startled.
Something metal was logged into his back along his spin. As Tatis twisted to look so did the metallic spin. A ping went off then several digital cheeps followed after it. Tatis made his way to the table with his stuff on it to see a hologram pop up as he came close. A man a very old Mandalorian appeared as he spoke Tatis was left speechless. Mandalorian, "I see you found the Skeleton gear warrior this gear was/ is the greatest weapon against any Jedi. The Skeleton links into your very nerve system and enhances everything. Your senses, both physical and mental have been increased. One of the most unique ability the gear allows you is to bond and control a certain element. When you come across an element you want say 'Link Skin' the gear will then combine you with the element at a molecular level. Also once you have bonded there is no turning back.
"So to you bravest of warriors you have passed the trails of a true Mandalorian. Go forth and bring a end to any Jedi you dares to test your might". With that the message ends and Tatis begins to gather his belongings. Slinging his tattered bag over his back he does the same with his blasters. With no shirt, faded and weathered pants, no shoes, and an empty stomach Tatis moved to leave.
After only a few steps Tatis knees nearly buckled as his joints kicked at him. Slowly the pain stopped as warmth from the 'Gear' flowed through his body. Taking it as good fortune Tatis moved on trying to find a new way out. A collapsed tunnel met him but Tatis saw light. Kicking, clawing, then crawling his way to the light. Tatis wasn't going to be denied his freedom. The light soon faded as Tatis continued to crawl dragging his bag with him.
Using Justice he used the high explosive by Tatis shouted, "HIGH EX"! Hearing the signature ammo changing sound the explosive was shot forward as dust and pieces of stone went everywhere. The steady trickle of water showed him that it was raining but it was slowly picking up. On his knee Tatis just shouted his victory over the deadly hell castle. Looking around on a near by hill Tatis couldn't help but open his mouth upward to caught as much water to drink as possible.
Sighing after his drink he looked around for several minutes before seeing the familiar mountains that housed Owl Man's home. With a huff Tatis began his trek back to the man that sent him into hell.
Within another few weeks Tatis was at the gates of Stream Night. With a small tattered cloak over his body Tatis wasn't in the mood to talk. Guard, "Welcome to Stream Night's Business of pleasure"? Tatis trained Punisher on the guards face saying, "I got some business… now let me pass". With that the guards let him pass and Tatis made his way back to Owl Manor.
It was late as Tatis blow up a portion of the Manor's fence allowing him to pass. After making it to the front door Tatis knocked twice to see an old butler answer the door. His eyes went wide at the sight of Tatis. But Tatis wasn't in the mood training his blaster Tatis said, "Hey old man can the Owl talk now"?
After inviting him in Walter feed and gave Tatis his belongings. Changing into a blue shirt, black baggy pants, he then wrapped his bare feet with a thick cloth. To Walter Tatis smelt foul but what could be expect from what he had to escape. Walter,"Mr. Owl won't be back for some time if you'd like you can wash up and eat some more before he returns with miss Ultra". Following his words Tatis took a much need set of baths. In total he took three because the dirt and grim from his hair wouldn't stop falling.
Still with his body cleaned and dried Tatis went down to the kitchen to once more stuff his face. Outside Owl and Ultra had just returned to find Tatis drinking down a large cup of fruit punch. Owl looked at the young man through his cowl with a smirk he said, "So you came back".
Tatis pulled Justice and trained it on Owl's chest saying, "you throw me in that place and still you choice to make jokes". Ultra walked over to Tatis and started to pet his head. Ultra, "relax kid I won't let him do it again. Right hone"? Lowering Justice Tatis believed the strange woman as she continued to pet his head. Owl, "For now I will train you but believe me when I say this you might not like this life style". Tatis, "I have been through too much to just turn back. Lets get it over with".
As those two years went by Owl, Ultra and Walter went through great lengths to make sure no one knew Tatis was at the manor. After finding out about the Skeleton Gear it only motivated Owl to push Tatis even harder. Tatis learned more techniques in swords fighting thanks to Walter. Ultra managed to push his physical strength to the limits allowing him to punch through solid steal. With the time Tatis bonded himself to an element he chose to bond with fire. (Authors note; Tatis style is free flowing fire bending).
It was rough at times for Tatis some night he wouldn't sleep so he could keep pushing him self. But after those two years Owl finally thought he was ready to go out on a job. Ultra was waiting in the Sanctuary as Owl went out to finalize the contract. Walking into the cave after a week's break was fine with Tatis but seeing what Ultra had for him was even more amazing.
Ultra, "Ok seeing as though your going to be a permanent addition I fixed your mask and work up an outfit. So try it on and tell me if I need to fix anything". Stripping to his underclothes Tatis pulled up the pants that were slightly baggy at the leg bottoms. The belt was a nice thick leather with a bronze belt buckle, it had a skull and cross bones embedded on it. The chest piece under the jacket was body fitting attack vest. On tapping it Tatis saw it gave off a gyro shield that stopped some forms of blaster and explosions. The vest had two arm guards attached that stopped at his wrist and went up to his shoulders.
The jacket that went over the vest was nice it had a fur liner along with a big collar. Most of his outfit was red and black, but his new mask was the kicker. His mask was made of metal now and it used a nice microfiber cloth as an inner liner. Pressing the side the mask side ear plates slide the face it self up allowing him to put it on. Once on Tatis felt his long ponytail get sucked into the mask then a long scarf wrapped around his neck.
As the mask came on the eye slits went through the small tutorial about its features. To anyone who saw his masks eyes they had an eerie red hue. With infrared, night vision, a camouflage setting and then lastly a weapons targeting setting allowing Tatis to see enemies through cover for a better shot. At its end Tatis slide the mask up smiling at everyone even Owl saying, "Thank you all".
Owl, "Well its not over yet our job is at Mara the red planet of the Glur system. We've be tasked with protecting the princess of its sister planet Sura. The queen of Mara wants no one outside of the royal guard protecting her family. But both the family's right hand commanders have asked for the best. So that's were we come in we protect them with out being seen. Remember if you get caught I can't help you so stay on the comm's and don't do anything drastic".
Smiling Tatis answered, "Owl you trained me what could I possibly do that would be outside of your rulebook". Walter coughed to gain their attention, "Sir's before you go I have found a good set energy cells for young Tatis's weapons. Also the Joker has stopped by to give you a message sir".
Tatis went off to his room to hid as Owl had his usual meeting with two other bosses the Joker and Coldbolt. Tatis knew why he couldn't be seen other boss did background checks on every one to see if they had a bounty. With a bounty on his head still up Tatis had to stay out of sight. With the night not even over Tatis and Owl packed to leave.
Owls ship was a lean three-engine ship, two were on both wings, with a drop down ramp at the back end. The storage bay had two escape capsules with Owl's insignia on them along with various crates and containers. The main housing of the ship had a small galley, three beds, then at the main controls had a front set with two sets one on either side.
Owl, "Drop your things and take as set we kick off now. In the hyper jump we'll go over the plan". Owl was always nothing but a serious guy. He expected things to go a certain way to the letter. But with Tatis added in he wasn't so sure every thing would go as expected.
Half way through the jump Owl activated the monitors next to Tatis and began the lay of his plan. Owl, "This may be a simple escort to most but remember if the princess get hurt you won't just have let me down. But two whole planets will go into another thirty-year war. The galaxy already has to deal with the Sith. If they fight it'll give them plenty of ways to work on the political powers. Plus I do business with the two families so I don't want to loss out".
With his mask in his lap Tatis chuckled saying, "I'm nineteen Owl I get that you hate losing money". Owl, "Which is why you will be the princess's silent and hidden body guard. You will stay in contact, follow her, and if things get to crazy you will use your camouflage and smoke darts to help her". Turning my chair, "What if things get to crazy and I get seen"? Owl, "Then you get taken into custody hoping you will only spend the rest of your life imprisoned. We're almost their suite up and remember what I taught you".
After a half an hour they touched down outside the capital city borders. Using a hover board Tatis made his way into the city. Avoiding contact with the city guards Tatis scaled the outer wall and made his way along rooftops. But the heat of the planets day was slowly getting to Tatis even his helmets cooling fans did little to aid him. Being from a warn planet to begin with Tatis was confused. Tatis, "Shit how do these people live in this heat". Owl, "Look at their skin then your own".
Taking his advice Tatis looked around and saw that the people had pitch-black skin but was smooth looking. And the most significant features of the people was they lacked a certain features all together. They had no mouths, noses, or even any ears. Before Tatis could speak Owl spoke first saying, "Yes they lack certain facial features but stay focuses the princess of Sura is meeting Mara's two princess's at the grand fountain. Protect them all or risk me killing you as a patsy". Tatis responded fast, "You would really kill they closet thing to family Sultat had". Owl spoke in a calm voice, "Fuck this up and you wish I was less family".
Tatis knew when he deepened and calmed his voice Owl was threating. From all the time he had Tatis did more research in to the Owl's history. What he found both shocked and frightened Tatis of what the Owl could do to a living person. Still Tatis sat in the shadows of an over looking high rise and began his waited.
'Four hours and still no sign of anyone who even looks high class. What is it with royals and having people wait'? Hitting the five-hour mark Tatis saw the sun was dipping to one side it was passed midday. Stretching to crack his neck and shoulder Tatis soon heard gasped and pleasantries being exchanged. Focusing his sights on a street he saw two groups of guards moving into the square.
Tatis, "Owl I see them they're making their move now. Is it normal for their royals to have their faces covered". Owl snapped at Tatis saying, "YES now focus". Pulling Breaker from his back next to Creed Tatis combed the surrounds as the two groups finally met.
The meeting was going well as the two stayed together and made their way to the palace. Owl, "Keep following even if they get to the palace you still have to watch them go it". Tatis tapping his earpiece said, "What was that I could hear you"? Owl sighed," I said to…" Cutting him off Tatis said, "I'm just playing with you I'm moving now".
Gliding across the roofs camouflaged Tatis made it to the palace walls to see they were shielded in a dome fashion with over fifty feet a stone as a primary wall. Tatis, "Hey Owl ever heard the one about the tiger and the dog". Owl, "Yes neither wanted to move from the borders of their homes until another intervened. Radar show no one near you cut through the wall at these points and you're in". With the instructions Tatis leapt to the wall's stone portion and scaled it until he was at the right spot. Using and focusing his flame element to a point he began to cut into the wall. Taking an acid he melted the stone left over into smoke. Then using a hologram to fill in the hole.
Taking in the area inside the palace Tatis said simply, "I want to retire in a place like this". The palaces inner area had an aura that amazed Tatis simply because unlike most of the city it showed a jaw dropping beauty. It was an oasis that Tatis couldn't help but marvel at. Owl, "You could in another three lives, now make your way to the left sector, there you will meet our contact". With that Tatis used every dark spot and square inch to make his way across the grounds. Coming onto a lone pond he saw a male resident in royal attire sitting under a tree.
Using three pebbles he dropped them from a branch into the pond in front of the man. Man said in a low shout, "Behind the tree". Climbing down the tree Tatis hid in a bush as the man spoke, "I never expected Owl to send some one else for a job sent to him personally". Tatis chuckled saying, "Don't worry I just the day guard, Owl will be along shorty after taking care of something's. But for now what do I need to look out for".
Man, "These talks will help us settle our disputes with one another. But I doubt outside groups would want things to go well for us. Keep on the look out and if anything happens to any royals and you didn't help I won't stop hunting you or the Owl".
With that he walked away as Tatis radioed Owl saying, "You got that right". Owl spoke calmly, "empty threat he knows I won't let things go bad. Keep watch over the dinning hall, study, and the main entrance". With that Tatis went into half hour rotations at the different points. With the sun completely down he felt cold just like the nights on Flernz. Seeing that all the royal were in the dinning hall Tatis moved to cover the main gates.
Tatis, "I see why you taught me to sit it in one place for hours". Only a sting of static was Owls response tapping his mask a few times he asked, "Hey can you hear me"? It was moments before a sharp implosion ignited some where to the cities west. The next ones that followed the primary were smaller but had the same startling effect.
From the tall trees Tatis saw the rising embers as he moved back to the dinning hall. Looking in he saw the royal behind a shield as the two better dressed guard tried to protect one of the princess's. Aiming Breaker on single fire Tatis took aim at the guards opposing the royal guards. Sending off three shots only for them to be stopped by shields on the windows. This alerted the opposing guards to look out the windows.
Making his move Tatis climbing the halls wall to get in through skylight. Taking out the shield Tatis was in the room hearing what the opposing guards were saying. Lead guard, "…ow about you stop portending commander". The commander to the right roughly grabbed the princess as he trained a blaster on Tatis contact from earlier. Contact, "Forge this is treason for both our planets". Forge spoke with the princess in a choke hold, "No my friend and if you would open your eyes you would see it too. They have used us in a bloody war for nothing as they sit back and watch. Only now choosing to end it and talk about peace and family. No more lies, now we change our planets with better rulers you and me, Fige".
Before his contact could answer Tatis dropped two smoke darts. Engulf in the smoke he grappled the princess free pinning the commander. As the smoke cleared they say that something was holding the commander down. Tatis, "Drop your weapons and give up or I put a few rounds into his skull. Trust me I really don't like traitors". With their surrender more guards moved in to take them into custody but Forge wasn't done.
Thrashing wildly he got free from Tatis and knocked out his camouflage holding the princess hostage once again. Forge, "So you're the Owl"? Tatis gave a little laugh, "Hell no I'm his assistant for the day. Now let the nice girl go and I won't put a round through your skull". Forge, "all you scum have no class drop your weapons a back away". Tatis knew he could back down the girls life was on the line.
Tatis, "How about a duel"? Giving Tatis an odd look, Tatis continued to say, "you're a warrior fight me with your blade and I'll fight with a blade. Loser backs down and no one interferes". Fige," I knew I shouldn't have…" Tatis raised he hand stopping the commander's outburst. Tatis, "Relax I'm not like Owl, I do this job to protect people like your princess not harm them. I won't loss to a dead beat like him".
Forge places a device around the princess wrist and placed his blaster on the ground. True to his word Tatis handed Fige his weapons saying, "Don't try to use my weapons they blow up in your hands". With that Tatis pulled Creed loss from its sheath spinning it side ways in his hands. Forge had a large broad axe with had wonderful gold inlays with a unique inscription on both sides. Forge, "Lets me show you royals how real warriors fight".
Tatis went into his low sprint dashing at Forge, slashing at Forges ribs once in range. On impact Forge face showed surprise at the force his lean opponent struck with. Wobbling back against the table Tatis continued his attacks. In a strike for Tatis neck Forge misjudged the distance allowing Tatis to block and deliver quick jabs to his sternum. Coughing violently Tatis didn't stop rolling pass Forges guard he sent an open palm strike into Forges lower back.
Sent in a low sail into the large dinning table, Forge chocked some more and pushed straight up. Forge, "YOU…what are you"?! Tatis only snickered amused at the commander's shock. Tatis "don't think to hard you won't find out". Forge lashed out in anger allowing Tatis to see a winning move. Kicking up he sent both his legs into Forges line of sight in a one armed handstand Tatis went into a three sixty spin. Knocking Forge and his weapon loss, as Forges back met the floor Tatis stood over the commander as he bleed from where his mouth should have been.
Tatis, "You loss commander… hey why are you laughing"? Forges laugh only grow as he pressed a device on his wrist. A priming sound went off from the princess wrist. Snatching Forge by the collar and igniting Creeds ability Tatis held the blade to his side. Tatis, "What is that"? Forge, "It's a magnesium cuff used on prisoners in very hostile areas. I just primed it so if I leave a yard area from the princess she gets engulfed in a fireball so powerful no one could put it out. So sorry princess it looks like your ash's will be scattered at your burial".
Sheathing Creed Tatis sent a bone jerking punch into the commander skull. After a few more Forge was barely conscious when Tatis said, "You're suppose to fight for the beliefs of those you trust. If the old leader wanted war its what their burden. Your burden is to either to follow the new and your new leaders asked you to change then see it as a turning point. But no you fell into the same mistake of the leader you once followed. You only have war on your mind just that you want to be the one giving the say so. You are no leader you're a pathetic man that just couldn't accept change. Now your going to hurt people that only either heard of or share blood relations with your old leader. If you couldn't see your mistake now you really are weak".
Tatis released Forge and went over to the princess she didn't express physically any fear. She simply stood strong even when Forge held her captive. Tatis, "Princess of Mara can you show me your wrist". Forge's cuff was nothing new to Tatis Owl had him study a number of planets and many prisons had cuff like this. But this one was pressure linked if it came off it would go off.
Taking out his tools Tatis began to open its side to see if the trigger could be disabled. Instead a timer went of putting away his tools Tatis looked at the princess saying, "Princess listen to me you will not loss your life I can tell from here your family worries for you. But I ask you now to trust me and remain calm I can stop the magnesium from hurting you". The timer continued as Tatis took off his gloves, Owl found out about his fire ability. Soon after Owl exposed Tatis to various levels of heat and fire. But not magnesium Owl told him it was almost an instant death for that measurement of heat.
Placing his exposed hands over the princess cuffed wrist she let out a gasp. Princess, "How old are you hunter"? Tatis, "If I live through this you just might find out". What Tatis didn't notice was the interest the princess just showed to him. To her his hand were soft even due his job was so violent. She now wanted to know more about this unusual bounty hunter. The timer ended with a ping it sent jets of flames from between Tatis cupped fingers. Soon Tatis began to adsorb the flames. 'Shit this is all more painful…SHIT'.
It was torture, Tatis's body was ready to collapse and it wasn't even a full minute. The princess felt the heat but remained still only to see Tatis's knee bend and his body shake violently. Princess, "Release your hold hunter". Tatis shook his head violently as he went to a knee, "NO… your mother is trying to end years of pointless blood shed. If she… what is a mother with out her child? SHE raised you to take up the mantle when she passes. I lost my family to violence it was so painful… now imagine how much pain she would be in if she lost you. You and your sister are the stars in her cradle…. Don't' make her feel the pain of loss".
Tatis words went deep never had the people of Mara or Sura ever heard sure wisdom from a person who looked so close to death. As the final flames of the magnesium went out Tatis was on both knee and too exhausted to stand back up. Looking up he saw several blasters trained on him, as now the royals were free.
A powerful voice stopped them all, looking to the royals the Queen of Mara walk with a swift few steps. Standing over Tatis she wore an elegant silk dress with a gold necklace and strapped holding the dress in place at a few places. Queen, "Take him to the west holding room and strip him of any other weapons". Before Tatis could reach his pocket a blaster was pressed right to his neck. Turning his head he saw commander Fige staring at him blankly then his eyes curve into a small glare.
Extending his arms in a surrendering fashion Tatis knew his was caught. But what scared him the most was how long it would take for the elites of Mara and Sura to find out his identity.
Smiles is standing in the door way pissed off; WHY? Why do you keep doing that?
Jester paused his game to say; look I want more suspense so giving a little. Any way the adventure time fic is going well. I won't be able to up date until next week but I still know where the stories going.
Smiles glares at Jester; you better be right. Any way comment, favorite, and follow if you'd please. Also if you have a friend that might like this tell 'em about it. Also get lost to any flamers… so peace off and WE'LL HUG YOU LATER.