It all started in the night. At a city in the desert, few people walked around. They were only machines, Pantheons. They looked around, arms ready to fire. Near a building's corner, someone watched the Pantheons movements. Gripped in it's hands was a small box. When the Pantheons looked away, the person rushed through the streets. It made it to another building and hid. Pantheons heard the footsteps and looked around. The figure shut it's eyes, time was running out. In silence, the person ran for another building. At the door, the person knocked on it. The door opened up to have a human look at the person. The person was a female Reploid. She had orange irises with short cream hair. Her bodysuit was white with armor being black. She looked at the human. He had short black hair, green irises with glasses. The human smirked as he saw the young girl Reploid. "Lealta, well done." The human said. (Lealta gave a small smile before walking inside. The door closed and Lealta looked at the human) "Master, I got the item you wanted." Lealta panted. (The human grabbed the box and opened it. He didn't leave his gaze on the Reploid) "Go upstairs and get dressed, I'll wait in my living room." The human ordered. (Lealta nodded before walking away.
She went up some stairs passed a big room. The girl went into a small room and opened a closet. There was a black and white maid's dress and a big black bow. Lealta put it on and went downstairs. She saw the human waiting for her) "Lealta, just what I've, (His eyes widened as he noticed Lealta's bow not in center. He walked up to the girl and slapped her. Lealta's eyes widened and she looked at the man) your bow." The man chided. (Lealta looked up and adjusted her bow) "I apologize sir." Lealta apologized. "Get me my drink, Bloody Mary." The man chided. (Lealta nodded, running off to make the drink.
She was in the kitchen, making the drink. Lealta kept messing with her bow, to get in center. The drink became finished and she put it on a silver platter. She walked into the living room and went to the man) "Here you are." Lealta whispered. (The man grabbed the drink and glared at the empty platter) "Where are the chips?" The man asked. "Huh, oh, I forgot, I'll get them!" Lealta said. (She ran off and went for the kitchen. She got out a bag of chips and rushed back to the man. He glared at the bag and Lealta opened it. The man then swiped the chips from Lealta's hands) "You've been so obedient Lealta, you know how to be a servant." The man said. "Is there anything else you want, Master?" Lealta asked. "Yes, turn the fire on, get me pillows, do it or I'll report you." The man ordered. "Y-y-yes sir!" Lealta stuttered. (She ran to the fireplace and turned it on. Running upstairs, she got out pillows and tripped. Lealta hit the stairs, pillows cushioned her fall. She got up and brushed her hair, grabbing the black bow. The female Reploid got the pillows and brushed them off. She went to the man) "Their dirty you stupid machine!" The man yelled. (He slapped the pillows away from Lealta. They fell to the ground and the man punched Lealta. The girl fell to the ground and looked upon the man. She got up, picking up the pillows) "I'll clean them up sir." Lealta soothed. "Do it right now." The man chided. (Lealta ran upstairs into a bathroom. She turned the bathtub's faucet on and began to wipe the pillows with her hands. Water got on her dress as the pillows dried.
Lealta came down the steps, dress was wet, but she didn't care. She went to the man with pillows in hand) "Here you are Master." Lealta said. (She gave the man clean pillows. He grabbed them from Lealta and the girl adjusted the pillows on the chair. She noticed the pillows and fixed them) "Much better, now go upstairs and wait till I call you." The man said. "Yes master." Lealta said. (She went upstairs in silence.
Upstairs, Lealta was drying her dress with a towel. The small room was empty, but only had one object. A brown blanket, lying in a corner. Lealta saw a barred window to the Pantheon filled streets. She kept fixing her bow as if it was a crown. A pitiful crown to show how desperate she became. Lealta looked up, she heard the screams of innocent Reploids. They were getting labeled Maverick and slaughtered with pour justification. She was one of these Reploids, but managed to escape the deaths of innocents. This human gave her a chance. Pain is better then death. She remained silent, now feeling an urge to cry. Reploids can't cry, if she could, this would be a desperate time. She took off her dress and hung it. Lealta looked upon her armor. Even if it's clean, scars were visible in her eyes. Lealta sighed before falling to her knees) "I want to leave, I want to be safe, but it's impossible." Lealta thought. (She heard the ringing of a bell. Without thought, Lealta ran downstairs, leaving her maid's outfit and bow hanging. The man noticed Lealta without her dress) "Where's your outfit?" The man asked. (Lealta looked down, acting in shock, she went to her knees and had her hands together) "I'll get it back on, I promise!" Lealta begged. "Five seconds." The man muttered. (Lealta ran up the stairs as the man counted down. Getting the dress on, the Reploid went down. She had a smile) "Here it is." Lealta cheered. (The man got up and grabbed onto Lealta's hair) "Your bow, where is it?" The man demanded. "I forgot, I promise that I'll do good!" Lealta begged. (The man threw Lealta to the ground and kicked her stomach. Lealta screamed in pain before the man had a hand to her mouth) "Silent, your nothing more but a stupid machine." The man said. (He grabbed Lealta by her hair and dragged her into a small closet. The man threw Lealta in and slammed the door. Lealta banged onto the door, she stopped as there was a click of a lock) "Please, let me out, I'll get my bow on!" Lealta begged. "Shut up, if you whine in there, I'll report you." The man chided. (Lealta stopped, dragging her hands onto her pale face.
Hours passed, Lealta heard the noise of the man and another person talking. She remained silent, this would always happen when another person came to the house. With everything in the closet, Lealta felt trapped in darkness. The female Reploid messed with her hair. Trying to look nice when the lights return. She heard the conversation. The two were talking about simple things, how well life has been. How good this man was. If Lealta got out and exposed things, they would do nothing. They would only blame Lealta how she was a machine. Lealta gripped her hair, feeling an urge to rip it out. She stopped, pain would be worse if a single strand fell. Lealta dragged her fingers through the ivory hair. She wrapped her arms around her legs and lied her head on the knees.
Another hour passed, a click emitted in the small room. Lealta looked up, the door opened. Light flooded in and Lealta shielded her eyes. Something gripped her hand and pulled her out of the room. Lealta had her eyes shut, but felt a slap to the face. Her eyes widened to see the man) "Forgive me sir." Lealta whispered. "You were a good girl, I'd prefer you to be silent." The man said. "Thank you Master, do you want me to do anything?" Lealta whispered. "Go upstairs, don't make any noises." The man ordered. (Lealta nodded before walking away. She was shaking from the grip. Eyes fluttering to keep open from the bright light.
She went upstairs and went into the small room. She removed her dress and hung it. The black bow made Lealta look away. She went to a corner with the brown blanket and covered herself in it. With a heavy sigh, Lealta went to sleep.
Morning rose, Lealta got up to see the sunlight. She got up and brushed herself. The female Reploid got out and went downstairs. She didn't see the man waiting for her. Snoring emitted in the room. Lealta paused before seeing the man's hand on a chair's side. He was asleep. Lealta walked away to the kitchen. She noticed the door, it became unlocked. The female Reploid looked back. Should she stay and do her simple things? Yes, Lealta locked the door and opened the refrigerator. She got out eggs and cracked them on a frying pan. The sizzle of egg yolk hitting the pan, Lealta shut her eyes. If only there was another way out of this pain. She looked at the door. The only answer is out there. It's one chance. Lealta finished making the eggs and placed them on a plate. She covered them with the frying pan and went to the door. She unlocked it and was about to go outside. The Reploid felt a hand grab her arm. Lealta felt something pulling her. She moved away and hit the ground. The man glared at her as he slammed the door) "Where do you think your going?" The man asked. "Um, I just wanted to look outside!" Lealta lied. "How stupid, you think hope's outside, only I give you hope." The man chided. "I made you breakfast, I'll get dressed." Lealta spouted. (She got up, but felt the man grabbing her hair) "Thanks for the food, now get dressed, stupid machine." The man chided. (He kicked Lealta and ripped some of her hair. Lealta noticed her missing strands and ran upstairs. Hands covered her sobbing face.
Lealta went to her small room and got her dress on. Heading for the bathroom, her bow was in hand. Lealta adjusted the bow on her head. It had to be perfect for his eyes. Looking at a mirror, Lealta kept a frowning face. She tried to smile, but it was pointless. The female Reploid went downstairs and looked down.
She went into the dining room and saw the man eating the scrambled eggs. Lealta moved away to a wall. She became silent and gripped her left wrist. The sound of a fork hitting a porcelain plate one last time. Lealta walked in and grabbed the plate and fork. She went into the kitchen and washed the two. The man went behind Lealta) "Good morning Master." Lealta said. "You know how to cook, but trying to leave, (The man had a hand to Lealta's chin) your a bad girl." The man said. (Lealta turned the faucet off, looking away) "What if there is hope outside?" Lealta asked. "Hope, there is no hope, you have me and only me." The man said. "Do you want me to do anything else Master?" Lealta asked. "Yes, clean the house, do it or I'll report you." The man said. (He smiled as Lealta ran to the bathroom.
The female Reploid finished her cleaning. Hair was a mess and her dress, covered in water and ash. Gripped in her hands was a duster and empty bucket. She went to the living room and saw the man. He looked at Lealta) "Did I do it right?" Lealta asked. "For a stupid machine, not bad." The man commentated. (Stupid Machine, she's suffered that for years, pain, abuse. None of this was right. Lealta threw the duster at the man and dropped the bucket) "I've had enough of this, you can't hurt me anymore!" Lealta yelled. (Her eyes widened as the man glared at her. Dust covered his face, but he had walked away from Lealta. He looked at the determined machine. That face of bravery turned to shock as the man pulled out a rusted pipe. Lealta moved back, the pipe. She shut her eyes as it slammed onto her head.
Meanwhile, at a forest, a bright light occurred. Nero and Verde looked at their new surroundings. Verde looked at Nero) "Are we back in the forest from before?" Verde asked. "No, this is the future." Nero answered. "How are we going to find a soul?" Verde asked. "There's one place, Neo Arcadia, it's dangerous." Nero said. "Dangerous, I've been through worse." Verde said. "Well, let's hope your right." Nero muttered. "Can we get going to this Neo Arcadia?" Verde asked. "Sure, but, I don't know where it is." Nero said. "Great, (Verde looked at his staff) let's hope I can get this to work." Verde said. (The staff glowed and formed a cloud. Verde moved back in surprise before Nero jumped on. The green Reploid got onto the cloud. Raising his staff, the cloud went up. Nero looked at Verde as they went high up. They saw nothing but desert. The cloud flew around, Nero and Verde's cloak and cape blew in the wind. Verde looked at his staff as they kept going forward) "Where did you get that staff?" Nero asked. "I found it somewhere, thought it was useless till I crashed onto your planet." Verde explained. "Earth is what it's called." Nero said. "I see, but to continue, when I woke up, I found my staff powered by the wind." Verde explained. "Interesting, do you notice anything strange?" Nero asked. "Everything's barren, the wars must've done a huge toll to the world." Verde said. "That pearl gave us information upon what has happened." Nero explained. "It's quite magical, with all that data, it's in perfect condition." Verde said. "That was because it had a guardian." Nero sighed. "How powerful was this guardian?" Verde asked. "You've seen him before, Blu." Nero said. "Blu, how did you meet with him?" Verde asked. (Nero dragged his fingers along the sand) "Rosso and I wanted to find treasure, there was one in a sunken city." Nero explained. "And Blu found you both?" Verde asked. "Yes, we managed to escape into the city, but Rosso almost got himself killed." Nero said. "By Blu?" Verde asked. "Yes, he was willing to sacrifice himself for me." Nero sighed. "He's been through a lot from what I can gather." Verde said. "Yes, (Nero got up, letting sand fall from his fingers) how higher can we get?" Nero asked. "Don't know, but I'll try." Verde said. (He raised his staff and caused the cloud to go higher. Nero looked around before noticing something in the distance) "Verde, (The black armored Reploid pointed to the speck) fly over there!" Nero ordered. (Verde nodded before making the cloud go to the speck.
Now closer, both Nero and Verde saw a city. It was Neo Arcadia. The two looked at it before Verde landed the cloud on the sand. It disappeared and the two looked at the building) "This must be it, since you don't know this place, oh boy." Verde said. "Should I wait for you, or come along?" Nero asked. "No, I'll go solo, it's better since your the only one that can get us home." Verde explained. (Nero shook his head) "No, we go together and I'll hide." Nero said. (Verde nodded and the two began to circle around the city.
Verde flew around on a cloud, Nero was below waiting for him. The green Reploid noticed an opening. Verde jumped down to the sand and went to Nero) "It's time we begin our search." Verde said. (He grabbed Nero and formed a cloud beneath. They went into the city.
Landing on grass, Verde dropped Nero. The two looked around to find buildings in the distance. Pantheons noticed the two) "Oh great, now where do we begin?" Nero asked. "I have no clue!" Verde muttered. "Anything to use that staff?" Nero asked. "I could cause a storm." Verde said. "Go ahead." Nero muttered. (The green Reploid raised his staff and caused rain to fall. Things began to get darker and there were flashes of light. Pantheons began to shoot at the two. In the darkness, Nero slashed through the machines. More Pantheons came out, Nero glared at Verde) "I'll begin the search!" Verde yelled. (He ran off passed humans, leaving Nero to keep fighting.
In the rain, lighting flashed, Verde made it to the buildings. Pantheons ran around, they noticed Verde and fired. The green Reploid fired a tornado and blew the machines away. Rain poured onto Verde as he noticed a trail of oil blood. Following it, the Reploid stopped as he heard sobbing. Before getting closer, Verde looked back. No sign of Nero. The sobbing became louder and Verde went to the side of a house. Verde's yellow eye glowed in the dark, he saw something on it's knees. Footsteps hit puddles of water, Verde saw the figure covering it's face. Lighting brightened the place for Verde to see ivory hair. On one part of the head was a massive opening. Oil blood was streaking down. Verde went up to the person) "I think I've found someone." Verde thought. (He knelt down to the person and let his staff glow a bright red) "Are you alright?" Verde asked. (The figure looked up, removing her hands from her face, it was Lealta. Her face, covered in oil blood, cuts, and dents) "Don't come close." Lealta whispered. "I'm not going to hurt you, I want to know why your alone." Verde explained. "No, you want to kill me like the others." Lealta sobbed. "Calm down, I'm not one of these people, tell me what's wrong." Verde soothed. "Promise you won't report me." Lealta sobbed. "Cross my heart, I will never let you get hurt by fools." Verde said. "Someone hurt me, I had enough, but he did this to me." Lealta sobbed. (She rubbed the crack on her head) "How terrible, if I were to meet whoever hurt you, I would kill him." Verde chided. "What can you do to help me?" Lealta asked. (Verde placed a hand onto Lealta. She shook as Verde brushed the blood matted hair from her face) "I can get you out of this madness." Verde soothed. (He saw the girl's eyes widening with curiosity) "There's a place of safety?" Lealta asked. "Yes, far from this city, away from those who want you dead." Verde said. "I can't trust you, you'll hurt me and call me a slave." Lealta chided. "Slave, not in my life have I ever called anyone that." Verde said. "Is there any other bad man in your place?" Lealta asked. "No, their all kind and want to help others." Verde answered. (He felt Lealta grabbing his hand) "Take me to the safe place." Lealta said. "Before we leave, my name is Verde." Verde introduced. (The two walked away from the side of the house. Lealta shook as they went out. Looking at Verde, she felt safe, now in the hands of someone caring.
The two went to the opening as the rain stopped. Light shined as Nero stood among Pantheon bodies. He glared at two figures. One was Harpuia and another Fenfier. They both glared at Nero) "You've got quite the nerve to come here!" Fenfier snarled. "I'm not here to cause trouble, I was looking for someone." Nero explained. "And that someone is?" Harpuia asked. (Nero noticed Verde and Lealta) "It's time that I leave." Nero said. "Hey, you haven't even raised that blade!" Fenfier yelled. "Stop, I need to leave!" Nero yelled. (He, Harpuia, and Fenfier felt wind. The three looked to see Verde and Lealta) "We can't let you leave after the damage you've done!" Fenfier yelled. "Listen, we're finished with business here and have no reason to come back." Nero said. "Lies, your a part of the Resistance!" Harpuia chided. "Verde, it's time to escape!" Nero ordered. (Verde nodded before firing a tornado at the two. Fenfier began to fire at Verde. The green Reploid formed a cloud and jumped on. Nero and Lealta got on as Pantheons began to fire. Harpuia swooped up and fired electric slashes. Nero deflected them with his blade as Pantheons with jet wings flew up. Lealta ducked with Verde firing a tornado at the Pantheons. Harpia went close to Nero and slashed at him. The black armored Reploid slashed at Harpuia, Verde fired a tornado at Harpuia. It sent him flying towards the main tower of Neo Arcadia. Pantheons fell back from Verde's tornado barrage. The three escaped from the city.
Now flying in the desert. Lealta looked down to see the sand. She felt a soft touch from Verde on her shoulder) "How do you feel out of that place?" Verde asked. "Better, (Lealta hugged Verde, now looking at Nero) is he another good person?" Lealta asked. "Yes, his name is Nero." Verde introduced. "Are you alright?" Nero asked. (Lealta looked down at the cloud) "Where is the safe place?" Lealta asked. "Don't worry, we'll arrive soon." Verde soothed. "Can you tell me your name?" Nero asked. "Lealta." Lealta whispered. "You look injured, but I know how you feel." Nero said. "Yes, (Lealta rubbed her head, snarling as her fingers hit the opening. Nero went up to the girl and looked at her eyes) I'm fine, nothing's wrong." Lealta said. "No, someone did this to you." Nero said. "True, (Lealta covered her face, leaning next to Verde) where is the safe place?" Lealta asked. "It's known as Battle Tower, the name sounds scary, but it's our home." Nero explained. "A place of safety, sorry that I sound weak." Lealta apologized. "It's not your fault, someone did this and it's all over." Nero said. "This place looks good, I'll land here, thoughts?" Verde asked. "Yes, do so before Neo Arcadia finds us, we can't alter time." Nero said. (Verde landed the cloud and Lealta shook on the sand) "I've never been far away." Lealta whispered. "I know, now let's go home." Nero said. (His sword's purple diamonds glowed. The black armored Reploid slashed to unleash a black sphere. Surrounded in yellow and purple electricity. Nero grabbed Lealta's hand and they both walked to the sphere) "Is this where the safe place is?" Lealta asked. "Yes, say farewell to this world, for a brighter future lies ahead." Nero soothed. (The three went into the sphere.
Nero, Verde, and Lealta went out of the sphere to where Battle Tower was. Lealta's eyes widened at the sight. Nero held back a smile at the curious Reploid's face. Both he and Verde soon noticed Lealta closing her eyes. She gripped her head before falling to Nero's arms) "I've lost, (The three saw oil blood gushing down Lealta's head) thank you for taking me." Lealta whispered. (She closed her eyes) "Verde, (Nero picked the female Reploid up. He looked at Verde) should we do it?" Nero asked. "Yes, she's lost too much oil, we have to give her a chance." Verde said. (Nero began to walk to Battle Tower) "Come on then!" Nero yelled. (The two rushed for the tower.
The pipe slamming, Lealta dreamed of the memories. She was going to die, there was nothing she could do. Verde, Nero, it was good that she would be able to survive for that long. Instead of feeling an urge to die, Lealta was more concentrated at a strong grip on her hand. Nothing changed, her mind once trapped in a nightmare. The grip broke her from that. Oil blood, it wasn't running out, more rushed through Lealta's body. Pain was gone, the female Reploid began to move her other arm. She was alive, and the only thing to do is wake up.
Light flooded the female Reploid's eyes. She noticed a black figure. Lights dimmed down for her to see Nero smiling. He gripped onto Lealta's right hand. Lealta kept looking at Nero, not knowing that Verde was next to her) "Lealta." Verde soothed. (Lealta looked to see Verde) "You brought me back?" Lealta asked. "Yes, but, we've made some upgrades." Verde said. (Lealta tilted her head as Verde got a mirror. The female Reploid saw all the changes. She was now in the spare female body. Lealta looked at Nero) "What do you think?" Nero asked. "I, look so nice." Lealta answered. (Nero let go as Lealta got up from the a steel table. She looked at the mirror and spun around to see everything. Lealta felt herself to be more happy. These people knew of her pain and were willing to help. Lealta kept looking upon herself, now smiling at how beautiful she is now. A door opened up and Lealta turned to it. Rosso and Blu looked at the new girl. Lealta went near Nero) "There's no reason to be afraid, (Nero had his hand opened to show Rosso and Blu) their part of our family." Nero soothed. "Am I, one of you now?" Lealta asked. (Nero nodded, his smile made Lealta feel hope) "Yes, don't worry for the past, today is a brighter future, welcome to our family." Nero said. (He hugged Lealta, now feeling a wishful urge to cry. Verde and Rosso hugged their new member. The four felt themselves lifted up by Blu) "Thank you for everything." Lealta said.
