Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time fanfic
Genre: romance, adventure, some mystery, humor
Warnings: Male slash, the rating is T, cussing, violence
Pairing: Ratchet/Alister, Kaden/Alister (just for the chapter)
Hope you all enjoy!
Only Time Will Tell Part 2
Ch. 9- Dark Thoughts
Rewind Time
"This is the end! You have nowhere to run Lombax!"
What was said was true. Looking out from the cliff side was a roaring sea waiting to engulf any who entered its stormy presence. The Lombax currently looking out on that turned away from it to face his opponent.
The one in his way was tiny creature in a giant, walking robot suit that was at least twice the size of the Lombax standing before it.
Beads of sweat formed along his brow as adrenaline rushed through his veins. Taking out his weapon, he readied his wrench for battle.
"Any last words?" the smaller creature in the suit bellowed out, "Before I destroy you like I did your home?!"
This made the Lombax's teeth clench in hatred. However, it switched to a smirk in an instant before he answered, "Only this Tachyon, that if I don't kill you, then someone will."
"HA!" Tachyon roared out in laughter, "You really believe that load of nonsense that just came out of your mouth?!"
"I bet my life on it," Kaden responded rather easily.
"Well then," the smaller creature grinned while taking a step forward with his robot, "Let's just test that then. Shall we?"
One of the giant claws then rose before striking down in one swift motion. Booted feet skidded to the left to avoid impact. There was enough room to move around but not due to being so close to the cliff's edge.
More adrenaline ran through Kaden's body as he tried to form a coherent plan of escape. Claws kept rising in the air before striking down at the Lombax. He had been able to successfully dodge all the attacks from going in a side to side motion. However, this was also making him back step more towards the cliff's edge that he so dearly wanted to avoid.
Once feeling the heel of his foot slip off the edge, Kaden knew he was in trouble. Looking up at Tachyon, new fear gripped the Lombax, suddenly feeling the closeness of the reality of death.
"This is the end. Now you must die!"
A claw rose once more. Kaden had nowhere to run. Fear clenched at his heart and lungs as he felt his insides tighten and his breathing shorten. The final attack then struck down.
However, before seeing the end, eyes shot open before the rest of the body followed in reaction when sitting straight up. Sweat covered his entire body and his breaths came out as pants. Eyes were still wide in fear as he slowly started to remember where he was and what was going on.
Sliding to the side of the bed, Kaden let his feet dangle over the carpet floor. He was just in his own home on Fastoon. Letting his eyes rest on the floor, they silently followed the random black swirls that occupied the peach color so it would not be so plain. This usually helped him relax a bit since he could at least watch the following of the designs instead of the flashing images of his latest nightmare.
Percival Tachyon, he was a Cragmite he met years ago, before Ratchet was even born. He had even been around when his son came into the universe. He always gave Kaden negative feelings. For some reason, he had never trusted the tiny creature. It could partially be due to the Great War when Cragmites were the Lombaxes' greatest enemy. Tachyon had just disappeared one day and no one had thought of him since. Even he had not until these strange dreams started and Tachyon was always trying to kill him in them.
Pushing the thoughts aside, Kaden laid back down before pulling the covers back over his body. Shutting his eyes once more, he attempted at sleep and hoped it would end with better results.
Sleep came quicker than he expected but he was far from complaining on it. This dream was in a way similar, but different at the same time.
It was an actual memory instead of just a strange dream that felt real, for this did occur. He was watching a scene from the side of the house. The scene taking place was between his son Ratchet and his best friend Alister.
Both were very happy, it seemed, because both Lombaxes had genuine smiles that were given to one another. Kaden felt again the happiness that they both got along so well, yet the jealousy of it. It was as if they had something, that Ratchet had something, which Kaden himself had never been able to obtain.
Ratchet finally left. Knowing he was fully gone, Kaden made his presence known to the other. For some reason, negative feelings of jealousy and hostility rose within the yellow Lombax at the thought of the scene that just took place, but he tried to shove those aside to greet his friend.
"You both seem pretty close," Kaden responded to grab his friend's attention away from where Ratchet had disappeared to only moments ago.
Alister turned sharply in surprise since he seemed to not have expected anyone. "Oh, hello Kaden."
Kaden smiled before approaching his friend. He stopped when he was only a couple feet away. A good distance between them still but they were much closer than previously.
"How are things?" the yellow Lombax then asked. Though he may feel strangely to the closeness between Azimuth and Ratchet, that did not mean he didn't worry or care about them both.
"Good," the general grinned, "Ratchet and I are about to leave to find Dr. Nefarious. Your son stopped the doctor last time but I did not want him to go alone. I hope you do not mind."
'Alone? I wonder about his friend Clank…' However, instead of asking on it, Kaden answered, "Not at all. I would rather someone be with him than not…" he paused a moment in thought, which Azimuth noticed, before he continued, "you two always got along so well, despite the age difference and personality differences."
A light filled laugh was then heard from the general before he replied, "Well, you and I are pretty different but are still best friends."
Something stirred in Kaden when he heard this. This talk of best friends somehow made him… what's the word? Angry? Depressed? Maybe a mixture of the two? He was unsure. These thoughts were running through the yellow Lombax's mind as he replied, "True…"
Alister must have noticed the change because he then looked at his friend worriedly along with asking, "Are you alright Kaden?"
However, Kaden widens his eyes to pretend he doesn't know what he means.
"Yes, of course. Why?"
"I don't know. Something just seemed off but maybe it's just me."
Again, something stirred in the yellow Lombax. He was unsure of what he was feeling, but he felt like wanting to take action. He wanted to wait no longer. Strange, that last thought had not occurred… right?
"Perhaps."
Kaden then approached his best friend. A confused expression grew on the general's face but he did not move. He was probably just unsure of what his friend's intentions were. That's ok. He didn't need to know… yet.
Standing extremely close, almost uncomfortably so, Kaden raised one of his hands up to cup one of the other's cheeks. Azimuth's face went red in a second.
"Kaden?!"
Kaden gave him a stern look but was yet filled with concern. "Be careful. Don't make the choices I've made mean nothing."
A small amount of confusion then ran through the yellow Lombax. Yes he did have some feelings for his friend and that was partially what caused problems between Cara and Kaden, even if she never knew he liked someone else, she knew his love was not all there. If not for the strict views on same gender couples, then Kaden would have gone after Alister, easily.
However, when saying that about the choices he made, it felt that there was more meaning to it than even Kaden himself realized.
Alister was also greatly confused, which could easily be seen by his expression and wide eyes.
"… What?"
This was the part of the dream where Kaden was supposed to back away and leave. This was not the case as he continued to stand there while holding his cheek softly.
The strange feeling again stirred in him and suddenly made him feel more… daring. Having no fear, Kaden leaned in to Alister.
Eyes of the white Lombax widened as their lips touched softly. Kaden himself felt surprised, but only for a moment. The feeling returned a moment later and stronger than ever as he moved his hand from the cheek to the back of the head. This made holding him still easier as he deepened the kiss.
A groan rumbled from Alister to vibrate into Kaden's mouth when their lips were more open during the kiss. A smirk formed on Kaden's face.
His other hand then traveled slowly towards Azimuth's back; making feathery swirls and touches through the stretchy fabric on the stomach, and then side and hip before finally making it to the lower back. When the travel was complete, Kaden tightened his arm to pull the general closer.
Alister hesitantly moved his hands to lightly rest on Kaden's sides. He seemed unsure of what to do in this situation, which was perfectly okay with Kaden; then he could lead. More swirls and feathery touches were applied all along the lower back.
Again, this caused Alister to groan quietly. Kaden took this advantage to slither his tongue into the other's mouth. Exploration was indeed what he was planning, but he also wanted to have some fun too.
The yellow Lombax's tongue first tickled the roof of Alister's mouth. This caused the general to shiver lightly from the sensitive touch. A silent chuckle rumbled from Kaden before he decided to play with Azimuth tongue.
Tongues swirled all around the inside of the white Lombax's mouth in fun. However, this did not last too long before a hiss was heard and a sharp metallic taste was present.
Pulling away slightly, Kaden asked, "Are you alright?"
A nod was given before Alister answered, "Yes. I just nicked my tongue on my teeth. It's no big deal."
That feeling, that strange sensation suddenly flowed through Kaden at a rapid speed. Closing his eyes momentarily, he then opened them. Oddly, his eyes were not green anymore. They were red.
Looking at Alister, he smiled slightly. "Come here. I'll take care of you."
Grabbing around the collar of the suit, Kaden pulled Alister into a surprise kiss. The taste of blood was still clearly there by the taste. Slipping his tongue into the other's mouth, he slowly licked all around the gums and teeth, making sure not to miss any spot, and oddly, enjoying that metallic taste.
Realizing this, both fear and excitement rose in the yellow Lombax as he continued to explore the general's mouth.
Fear taking over, eyes snapped open and he sat straight up once more. Fear still gripped him, but for reasons much different than from the previous dream of death.
Jumping out of bed, he ran into the hall and down a few doors. Entering the bathroom, he looked right into the mirror. The window present in the tiny room provided some light, but not much.
With that light, his eyes were the color of blood red. His eyes widened in panic and fear as he suddenly switched the light on. However, looking back into the mirror with proper light, he saw that his eyes were emerald green; their usual color.
Sighing in relief, Kaden decided he would try to sleep once more. It was only three a clock in the morning so he may as well try to get a few more hours of sleep.
*Hey everyone! Thanks for reading so far! I thought I would make this a bit interesting and add some of Kaden's thoughts and struggles. I do have a reason for this ;)
As for the make out scene, I didn't need it but I actually wanted to write one for these two for a while and thought that this was the perfect time. Anyway, thank you all for viewing, reading, and hopefully enjoying. Let me know what you think. See you next time!
P.S. Sorry about taking a while for updates. School has been so busy for me. See you soon. :)
