Hunter's Heartache
Story by: Phoenix710
Summary: The Rovers arrive outside of the base of the League of Human Supremacists, knock out the power generator, along with the vehicles, and then they begin their infiltration of the building, with the goal of getting Colleen and Starlight out of there, alive and well. Meanwhile, Hunter vows to personally teach Stone not to mess with his family.
Disclaimer: I do not claim any rights whatsoever to either Road Rovers, or to any of the characters associated with the series. Road Rovers, and all associated characters, are registered trademarks of Warner Brothers. All original characters are products of my imagination.
Song list for this chapter:
Battle Theme: 'Invincible'-Pat Benatar
Colleen's song: 'Holding Out For A Hero'-Bonnie Tyler
Chapter Four: I Need A Hero
As the Night Rover and Stealth Rover made their way into Death Valley, Hunter gazed at the terrain map on the helicopter's display panel. The readouts indicated that they were only five miles out from their target, and, at their current speed, they would arrive in less than a minute. Sure enough, twenty seconds later, the two aircraft came in low and fast, and Hunter saw the building that these goons were using as their base. He clicked on the radio, and said, "Night Rover to Stealth Rover, remember the plan. DO NOT fire on the building, and leave the vehicles to us. Exile, knock out their radar and communications gear." Exile replied, "Da, Comrade. Is lights-out time for bad guys!" Exile flicked the safeties off on the weapons, and unleashed a Brimstone Anti-Armor missile. The deadly weapon streaked towards the radar installation, and blew it to shreds. He turned around, and punched another Brimstone into the unmanned Communications Rig, blasting the trailer apart. Exile said, "Bad guys blind and mute, Comrade Hunter. Is your turn now." Hunter replied, "Thanks, Exile. Blitz, light 'em up!" Blitz replied, "Ja, here we go!" He flipped the safeties off on the EMP cannon, and the rail gun, and he first took out the vehicles, one by one, the EMP cannon producing a sparkling blue-white electric glow around them. With that done, he aimed the rail gun, and fired at the generator. The 30mm selenium rail spike, which was the size of an old-fashioned milk jug, streaked out at Mach 30, and ripped the generator apart. It exploded in a shower of sparks, and the whole compound went dark.
Inside, Stone shouted, "What the heck happened?!" One of his goons said, "We're under attack! It must be the rest of those mutts! They've taken out the communications systems, the radar, all the vehicles got hit with an EMP pulse, and they blew up the generator. These dogs are highly skilled fighters, sir. I really think we should cut and run." Stone said, "Not a chance! I'm personally gonna kill those two female freaks in front of that mutt leader of theirs, before I shoot him dead." He had no clue, however, just how dangerous Hunter was when he was angry.
Inside their cell, Starlight and Colleen both heard the explosions, and Starlight asked, "What the…what's going on, Colleen?" She smiled, and replied, "Judging from all the ruckus, I'd say Huntie and the others are here, and they're wreaking havoc up there. That explosion had to be the generator, since the lights are dead." Starlight asked, "So, Colleen…what are we going to do until Hunter gets in here?" Colleen replied, "How about if we sing. I know one song, 'Holding Out For A Hero', by Bonnie Tyler, that's perfect for the occasion. Come on, join me." Colleen and Starlight both began singing, to keep their spirits up.
'Where have all the good men gone I need a hero Somewhere after midnight I need a hero Up where the mountains meet the heavens above Through the wind end the chill and the rain
And where are all the gods?
Where's the street-wise Hercules
To fight the rising odds?
Isn't there a white knight upon a fiery steed?
Late at night I toss and turn and dream
of what I need
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
He's gotta be strong
And he's gotta be fast
And he's gotta be fresh from the fight
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light
He's gotta be sure
And it's gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life
In my wildest fantasy
Somewhere just beyond my reach
There's someone reaching back for me
Racing on the thunder end rising with the heat
It's gonna take a superman to sweep me off my feet
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
He's gotta be strong
And he's gotta be fast
And he's gotta be fresh from the fight
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light
He's gotta be sure
And it's gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life
Out where the lightning splits the sea
I would swear that there's someone somewhere
Watching me
And the storm and the flood
I can feel his approach
Like the fire in my blood
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
He's gotta be strong
And he's gotta be fast
And he's gotta be fresh from the fight
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light
He's gotta be sure
And it's gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life'
Hunter kicked open the front door, and, along with Blitz and Samantha, he activated the night-vision sensors in his helmet. Samantha noticed a goon trying to get the drop on Hunter, so she smashed her armored fist into his mouth, busting the goon's jaw and sending him flying. Blitz gut-punched a second one, and Hunter grabbed a third one, pinned him to the wall, and said, "Game's over, punk. Where are my mother and my wife? I'm gonna give you five seconds to answer, before I turn you over to my buddy, Muzzle." The guy said, "Drop dead, you lousy freak. Those two lady freaks are as good as dead, since you had to play hero. Don't worry, we'll mail your little lady friend and your freak mother back…in pieces." Hunter growled savagely, and said, "You know what…you just REALLY made me mad. Forget what I said about Muzzle…I'm gonna deal with you personally!" Hunter began unloading a powerful series of rapid fire punches, and ended with a crescent kick to the man's jaw. With his body feeling as though it had been run over, the goon tried to crawl away, but Hunter picked him up, pinned him to the wall again, and said, "Last chance, you lousy racist pig…WHERE ARE THEY?!!!" The now terrified thug replied, "They're up on the 2nd floor, on the east side. Stone's gonna kill them both, since you had to show your fleabitten hides here." Hunter replied, "That's what he thinks. I'm gonna kick him clear across the country, if he so much as lays a hand on my wife or my mother." Hunter dropped the thug on his butt, and Blitz said, "You know what I do when little girly boys make me mad?" The goon asked, "What, you lousy freak?" Blitz said, "I bite their tooshies, and you've been VERY naughty. Let the biting begin!" Blitz clamped his fangs down, and the man ran screaming, right into Sam's fist. She said, "Lights out, dimwit." She and Blitz then took off, and caught up with Hunter.
'This bloody road remains a mystery We can't afford to be innocent This shattered dream you cannot justify CHORUS: Won't anybody help us?
This sudden darkness fills the air
What are we waiting for?
Won't anybody help us?
What are we waiting for?
Stand up and face the enemy
It's a do or die situation
We will be invincible
We're gonna scream until we're satisfied
What are we running for?
We've got the right to be angry
What are we running for?
When there's nowhere we can run to anymore
We can't afford to be innocent
Stand up and face the enemy
It's a do or die situation
We will be invincible
And with the power of conviction
There is no sacrifice
It's a do or die situation
We will be invincible
What are we running for?
When there's nowhere, nowhere we can run to anymore
We can't afford to be innocent Yeah (We can't afford to be innocent) Oo-ooh, yeah, yeah (We can't afford to be innocent)
Stand up and face the enemy
It's a do or die situation
We will be invincible
And with the power of conviction
There is no sacrifice
It's a do or die situation
We will be invincible
Yeah, yeah (Stand up and face the enemy)
(It's a do-or-die situation)
(We will be invincible)
Yeah (Stand up and face the enemy)
Yeah, yeah (It's a do-or-die situation)
(We will be invincible)'
Exile iced a trio of goons, Shag lobbed gas grenades at ten more, and then he scared another one by growling at him. Kasha's foot tripped another one, and he took a trip right down the stairs. Exile then released Muzzle, and he tore a path clean through the other punks. Hunter's voice then came through on the radio. "Exile, Kasha, Shag, Muzzle, we've learned where my mom and Colleen are. They're on the 2nd floor, and we're on our way there now. Link up with us." Exile replied, "Da, Comrade Hunter. We are on way!" The four of them charged down the stairs, and headed for Hunter's position, determined to deliver the knockout punch to these lousy racist pigs, and get Colleen and Starlight home, safe and sound.
Next Chapter: Hunter and the other Rovers confront Stone and the remainder of his goons, and Hunter PERSONALLY teaches Stone not to mess with his family. With that done, he and the others free Colleen and Starlight, and they all head for home. Join us next time for Chapter Five: Lighting the Darkest Hour.
