Into the Woods
Ryong's next destination was the Forest Planet. Its inhabitants were a mix of fauns and synecs (a race of people who always looked like babies). Since both species were relatively small, the forces there were rumored to be much smaller, as there wasn't as much space in the fortress that needed guarding. So the warriors expected a short campaign.
The dense forests provided cover for the Unity as it touched down in the dead of night. But the resistance base that Ryong was looking for was mysteriously gone—most likely burned down by guards. So they spent the night hiding in their ship, and wondering how they could salvage the mission.
The next day, Leena felt herself being shook awake. "Bit," she mumbled, "Not now. Can't it wait until next year, I'm sleepy?" But when she looked behind her, she saw a small child in a green frog suit. Leena let out a scream, and woke everyone up.
"What is your problem Leena? We were all asleep," yelled Brad. His response was Leena's shoe being thrown at him. Then he saw the child, as well as a little girl with pink hair and a pink dress, and two yellow goat horns in her hair.
Bub examined the children. "The kid in the frog suit is definitely a synec. And the girl is a faun. They must be survivors of the resistance."
"Sorry if Kurol woke you up," apologized the girl, "He's a prankster sometimes. And he's still only about a year old, and doesn't know any better. Well allow me to introduce myself. My name is Woolen. I'm one of the fauns of the Forest Planet."
"Are you with the resistance? Where is your base?" inquired Alkanet.
Woolen gave the princess a forlorn look. "Kurol and I are all that remains. We were out picking mushrooms for dinner when the resistance fell. The fate of our comrades is still unknown. But we can still help you all. Let's head back to our place."
* * *
Back at Madam Luna's headquarters, Harry was preparing for another trip. He had managed to convince Madam Luna that he could head the resistance off at the pass. They would most certainly get to the Forest Planet before him, but he could arrange an ambush on Navajo—a planet on the frontier.
"Remember men, you are to destroy as many of the rebels as you can. But you must not, I repeat must not, harm the young girl with magenta hair," he instructed.
"Yes sir," chorused his soldiers, "Anything you say."
Harry laughed to himself. 'Leena my sweet, I so hate to make you wait. But I must act strategic in order to mount my rescue efforts for you.'
* * *
"The map says that the enemy is held up in the center of the forest. So we should use the trees as cover and sneak around from all sides. Then, when Leena and Alkanet toss up some star bubbles, we will strike at once for the tactical advantage," said Jamie.
Woolen asked, "Are you sure this will work?"
"Positive," replied Jamie, "Back home, Fara and I are strategists for a professional Zoids Team."
"What are Zoids?" she asked.
Jamie wondered how best to explain. But just then, Bit cut in. "We fight in Zoid battles much like you fight in bubble battles. Zoids are giant mechanical animals that each have different abilities and can carry different types of weapons. All of us make up a team of our own."
After much reassurance, Woolen finally gave in to the plan. Although she was still skeptical on the whole idea, she felt she could trust the young man's words. Besides it was the only chance she had of rescuing her family from the enemy.
So the next day, the members of Ryong were led to the fortress. Everyone spread out into teams of four or. Bit, Bob, Bub, Brad, and Ryu came in from the north. Leena was going to hit the south with Alkanet, Naomi, and Nina. Kurol, Marino and Monsta flanked Jamie and Leon from the east. And Packy and Woolen joined Fara and Julianna from the west.
Soon everyone was in place for the attack. Leena and Alkanet launched the star bubbles, causing some early morning fireworks. The guards began to run outside, and were quickly engaged by the resistance. As usual, they couldn't stand up to the onslaught, and were quickly defeated.
But the commander was still inside. Everyone ran in, and found him in the receiving room. "Welcome," he said, "Why did you come here?"
"To defeat you," chorused the members of Ryong.
But the person who stepped forward was Kurol. He gave a look of defiance to the commander. The commander laughed. "So a young synec challenges me. I accept, how could I—a natural warrior—lose to a mere child?"
Everyone was worried as the battle began. But Kurol was a good fighter for a young kid. In only a few seconds, the commander was on the floor short-circuiting.
After the mess had been cleaned up, Kurol and Woolen went to the dungeons in search of their families. But there was no trace of either child's parents. "I guess they were killed in the uprisings," stated an upset Woolen, "But I won't give up. Maybe they were taken to Madam Luna's fortress. And if they are indeed dead, I wish to avenge them. Will you all take Kurol and myself with you on your mission to rescue the universe?"
Bit replied, "Sure Woolen, the more the merrier I always say."
And so they began the process of restocking their ship, and getting ready for the next mission. It was going to take them to the frontier planet Navajo. That place was rumored to be inhabited by spirits of good who would be more than willing to help them, and could easily hide from the enemy—so there was little chance of losing them before Ryong arrived.
"Once we finish here," exclaimed Bob, "We will be half finished with the rescue efforts. And after those, we will be ready to go on to Madam Luna's fortress."
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Another fight done with. What is Harry planning do you ask? You'll see next chapter.
Ryong's next destination was the Forest Planet. Its inhabitants were a mix of fauns and synecs (a race of people who always looked like babies). Since both species were relatively small, the forces there were rumored to be much smaller, as there wasn't as much space in the fortress that needed guarding. So the warriors expected a short campaign.
The dense forests provided cover for the Unity as it touched down in the dead of night. But the resistance base that Ryong was looking for was mysteriously gone—most likely burned down by guards. So they spent the night hiding in their ship, and wondering how they could salvage the mission.
The next day, Leena felt herself being shook awake. "Bit," she mumbled, "Not now. Can't it wait until next year, I'm sleepy?" But when she looked behind her, she saw a small child in a green frog suit. Leena let out a scream, and woke everyone up.
"What is your problem Leena? We were all asleep," yelled Brad. His response was Leena's shoe being thrown at him. Then he saw the child, as well as a little girl with pink hair and a pink dress, and two yellow goat horns in her hair.
Bub examined the children. "The kid in the frog suit is definitely a synec. And the girl is a faun. They must be survivors of the resistance."
"Sorry if Kurol woke you up," apologized the girl, "He's a prankster sometimes. And he's still only about a year old, and doesn't know any better. Well allow me to introduce myself. My name is Woolen. I'm one of the fauns of the Forest Planet."
"Are you with the resistance? Where is your base?" inquired Alkanet.
Woolen gave the princess a forlorn look. "Kurol and I are all that remains. We were out picking mushrooms for dinner when the resistance fell. The fate of our comrades is still unknown. But we can still help you all. Let's head back to our place."
* * *
Back at Madam Luna's headquarters, Harry was preparing for another trip. He had managed to convince Madam Luna that he could head the resistance off at the pass. They would most certainly get to the Forest Planet before him, but he could arrange an ambush on Navajo—a planet on the frontier.
"Remember men, you are to destroy as many of the rebels as you can. But you must not, I repeat must not, harm the young girl with magenta hair," he instructed.
"Yes sir," chorused his soldiers, "Anything you say."
Harry laughed to himself. 'Leena my sweet, I so hate to make you wait. But I must act strategic in order to mount my rescue efforts for you.'
* * *
"The map says that the enemy is held up in the center of the forest. So we should use the trees as cover and sneak around from all sides. Then, when Leena and Alkanet toss up some star bubbles, we will strike at once for the tactical advantage," said Jamie.
Woolen asked, "Are you sure this will work?"
"Positive," replied Jamie, "Back home, Fara and I are strategists for a professional Zoids Team."
"What are Zoids?" she asked.
Jamie wondered how best to explain. But just then, Bit cut in. "We fight in Zoid battles much like you fight in bubble battles. Zoids are giant mechanical animals that each have different abilities and can carry different types of weapons. All of us make up a team of our own."
After much reassurance, Woolen finally gave in to the plan. Although she was still skeptical on the whole idea, she felt she could trust the young man's words. Besides it was the only chance she had of rescuing her family from the enemy.
So the next day, the members of Ryong were led to the fortress. Everyone spread out into teams of four or. Bit, Bob, Bub, Brad, and Ryu came in from the north. Leena was going to hit the south with Alkanet, Naomi, and Nina. Kurol, Marino and Monsta flanked Jamie and Leon from the east. And Packy and Woolen joined Fara and Julianna from the west.
Soon everyone was in place for the attack. Leena and Alkanet launched the star bubbles, causing some early morning fireworks. The guards began to run outside, and were quickly engaged by the resistance. As usual, they couldn't stand up to the onslaught, and were quickly defeated.
But the commander was still inside. Everyone ran in, and found him in the receiving room. "Welcome," he said, "Why did you come here?"
"To defeat you," chorused the members of Ryong.
But the person who stepped forward was Kurol. He gave a look of defiance to the commander. The commander laughed. "So a young synec challenges me. I accept, how could I—a natural warrior—lose to a mere child?"
Everyone was worried as the battle began. But Kurol was a good fighter for a young kid. In only a few seconds, the commander was on the floor short-circuiting.
After the mess had been cleaned up, Kurol and Woolen went to the dungeons in search of their families. But there was no trace of either child's parents. "I guess they were killed in the uprisings," stated an upset Woolen, "But I won't give up. Maybe they were taken to Madam Luna's fortress. And if they are indeed dead, I wish to avenge them. Will you all take Kurol and myself with you on your mission to rescue the universe?"
Bit replied, "Sure Woolen, the more the merrier I always say."
And so they began the process of restocking their ship, and getting ready for the next mission. It was going to take them to the frontier planet Navajo. That place was rumored to be inhabited by spirits of good who would be more than willing to help them, and could easily hide from the enemy—so there was little chance of losing them before Ryong arrived.
"Once we finish here," exclaimed Bob, "We will be half finished with the rescue efforts. And after those, we will be ready to go on to Madam Luna's fortress."
- - - -
Another fight done with. What is Harry planning do you ask? You'll see next chapter.
