Into Reality Ch. 7 – What now…
"Speech" or "Emphasis/hint"
'Telepathy' or "Thoughts"
*_* Action or *special cue*
Previously:
"Alright guys. LETS GIVE EM' HELL!" I yelled combat ready.
"Tower this is… GL1 of the Sky Raider squadron, requesting permission for an emergency takeoff."
Things were getting more interesting by the minute. Raid and Latias were listening in via telepathy but if everything Sam said was true, he probably already knew we were onto him. "Spare me one answer, how can I trust you when we've just met Sam?"
'Marlon snap out of it, we're at war here, let's get back for those troops.' Raid yelled into my head instantly snapping me out of a trance as he and Latias flew up behind me drafting, trying to save their energy.
All was quiet… maybe too quiet.
Soon an alarms and sirens were going off everywhere outside out of nowhere. Both Raid and Latias fled back to me a bit scared as we flew around looking for the source as massive engine sounds began flooding the air.
We were now sitting ducks as more missiles entered the air striking our shield further crippling our strength as small cracks began to form in our shield.
Once the motors died, I purposefully jumped out of the seat and free-falled towards the ground. I leveled out, closed my eyes, and focused. I concentrated and changed back into my "other self".
I tapped Raid on the shoulder signaling him it was time to head back. He got our sister and together we headed back to base together side by side in our triangle formation with me in front and Raid and Latias in the back left and right.
Sam…
Date: December 1st, 2012
Location: Outskirts of E.A.B. (Edwards Air force Base)
Time: Approaching 8 o'clock p.m.
Situation: On approach to E.A.B.
(Raid's point of view)
*Flying very slowly over the sandy earth twenty feet below*
'Marlon, this isn't working, I'm losing myself again,' Time was now against me.
'You're not alone; I'm seeing the grey tunnel more often now.' *takes a deep breath* 'It's getting harder to stay out of it.' Marlon responded very weakly.
Latias had just a little bit more energy left in her to lead the three of us back but her body was quickly fading like the rest of us.
(10 miles to E.A.B.)
'We're not going to make it Raid, I'm … uh..,' *Marlon passes out in flight*
'Marlon! I've got yah.' Latias grabs Marlon's paw.
*Struggles*
'He's too heavy.. *grits teeth*... Can't, hold on, uh..' The energy demand was too great and Latias blacked out.
I could only watch the event unfold as I quickly grabbed the two by the paws and slowly lowered them both to the ground feeling another intense wave of pain.
*Yells in agony*
'Almost.. there..' At the last few feet I dropped Marlon and Latias as I collapsed to the ground with them unable to move. Our cloaks dropped becoming visible again as all our remaining energy was used to keep our hearts pumping.
I was helpless as another powerful wave of pain swept over me forcing me to cry out in pain.
'CURSE YOU NATURE! AHH!' Pain was no longer my enemy; it was the thing that could mean life or death.
The pain quickly spread to every part of my body. All I could do was cry out in my own pain and suffering.
My eyes were failing me. *Eyelids slowly close* I was fighting something I couldn't win.
In the distance, I could see soldiers running in our direction with flashlights. I slowly raised a paw and concentrated using my remaining will protect my friends… but the cost was too much and I collapsed.
My sight quickly faded as did my remaining strength.
*Soldiers could be heard yelling in the background*
I could only think now, 'Soldiers?! No, we'll be captured. I… can't, move. I, can't protect my, uh …'
*I blacked out*
…
U.S. Army troops quickly moved in and surrounded the three of us securing the area.
(Point Of View Change: Commander Sam)
"Secure the area! Nothing moves within a 5 mile radius!" I ordered.
"Roger!" My men responded.
I approached the three unconscious Pokémon and stared at the motionless bodies.
I then took out three syringes hidden in my body armor and checked each of the viles.
"Don't worry, this won't hurt. I only want to help you. This will ease your suffering." I said injecting the unknown liquid into the three Lati's.
After emptying each syringe, I took another good look at the Pokémon. "My lord, why did you send them here…"
A soldier rushed up to me, "Commander, we have enemy forces moving in from the south. We suspect they're here to secure the Posiedon."
"I understand, order an emergency helicopter, we're getting these three out of here. They've suffered enough."
"Understood." The soldier saluted runs back to a phone.
I redirected my attention to the bodies and stroked each of their necks trying to ease their pain.
"You've put up a valiant effort today. If it weren't for your actions, we would have lost Edwards Air Force Base. You saved many lives today. Thank you. *Stands up* May you three rest in peace."
*Salutes the three*
In the horizon, a helicopter approached with a giant basket dangling underneath.
"Put these three in the cargo baskets! Be gentle! They're living things like us, they saved our asses today so show some respect rookies!"
A flare was thrown out marking our position in the darkness.
*Gunshots fired* "We've got enemy fire coming from the south!" A soldier yelled.
"Suppress the enemy. Give us time to load the package." I yelled into the shattered night.
Soon tracers began to fill the night field as ally soldiers scrambled to get the three pokemon strapped into their harnesses.
"Protect the Lati! There priority number one!" I ordered.
Snipers opened fire into the darkness while others let loose burst fires.
In minutes the three Lati's were harnessed into the basket and everyone jumped onboard the heli.
"Pilot, get us out of here! We're going home." I gave the order.
"Roger sir."
In one swift movement, the helicopter turned off from the oncoming fire and headed back to base… away from further harm… for the last time…
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Date: Some time after the Invasion of Edwards Air Force Base...
Location: Dark room
Time: Unknown
Situation: …waiting …
*Clicks pen and opens log book*
Log entry #463 (Sam)
It has been over a month now, the sun has come and gone and the moon has had its fair share of hello's and goodbye's…
The three beings that I've sworn to protect now lie motionless before me…
I've done all that I've could and I still haven't achieved anything…
Latios, Latias, and the Brown Latios haven't moved an inch after operation "Meeting". I fear the dosage I injected them with killed them.
They have shown very few signs of life left in them.
The doctors have little faith but that still hasn't proven them dead. I've been patient; waiting day after day for their rising, but that day has yet to come.
For now, I've ordered a complete lockdown on these three, I've secured complete authorization to them and I've done all that I've could to keep them healthy and ready for their awakening…
But all that I can do now… is wait…
*clicks pen and closes Log book*
A soldier walks into the room.
"Sir, intelligence has just confirmed the whereabouts of the enemy's main HQ in off the coast of the Midway Islands. It's underwater sir and sensors indicate heavy anti-submarine mines along with large surface activity. We've also detected a large amount of thermal energy from the surface. Intelligence thinks their conducting some sort of massive electrical project but they say they're still not sure."
"Well, it looks like they're planning something big right now. They've been bombarding us with territorial invasions for the past year. We need to find out what they're up to. Have spec ops teams get as close as they can to the HQ and get us some more data. Report back to me once you've got more intelligence."
"Sir." *salutes and walks out*
*Silence come back*
"What we really need now is answer from those three, but they're practically dead. That showdown over Edward's must've been too much."
*Sighs*
Another soldier rushes in.
"Sir! WE have urgent news! All three Lati are showing small heart beats! However their heart rates are barely being recognized by the machines! We're issuing them with stimulants to bring them back but nothing's working!"
"Keep trying! I want all medics in that operation room NOW! We're NOT loosing them this time! They're more important the world than anyone may know it."
*Jumps out of the chain and puts on shades* (in a dark room)
"I want that emergency room cleared for the three. Have all medics standing by! Alert all surrouding officers to tighten security! Nothing gets in nothing gets out, UNDERSTAND!"
"Sir yes sir!"
"Well get your rear end into high gear and start moving!"
*Runs out of the office*
"All we need know is a miracle to bring them back. We can't lose them, we need them if we want to succeed." I could only think...
I know what some of you "may" be thinking.
THis was such a short chapter what's wrong with you marcturbo!
"Well if you let me finish then we can all move on with our lives!"
In any case, I've been working on the next upcoming chapter for this series... but it just didn't seem right to shove everything in all at once so I tried to break the time frames up into more manageable pieces. Not sure if this worked but you'll just have to find out what comes next.
The idea behind this chapter was to put out the idea that well... Marlon, Latias and Raid all died.. *akwards silence* that was until two minutes ago when somehow their hearts starting beating once more denying their death sentence.
*cries in the background* And even after all that work to keep those they cared about safe, and they still refuse to go down without finishing the job they started, now that's something worth crying for, your there to help each other to the very end.. that's touching...
*clears throat and wipes eyes*
What I'm not crying *lies, still sobbing*... are you?...
Recalling from the last chapter: You must be thinking what in the world is the author thinking, does he want his characters to die?!
Well technically they already died (or nearly did), they just miraculously became alive again, just not like zombies... (that'd be weird) Well now if you haven't already figured it out, the trio is alive once more, and in the next chapter we'll see how the times have changed over the last - year(s).
(not saying how long it's been)
Stay tuned for next time when we finally get answers from Sam... What does he plan on doing with the trio, what are his motives, why is he helping them, why is his team name so long, why does he always wear shades?!
FIND OUT, NEXT TIME ON INTO REALITY!
I DON'T own the idea/theme of Pokemon. I DO HOWEVER, own the character Marlon and Raid the Latios and their names I also own the Idea and the theme/name of the Eon Squadron. It's all © by me marcturbo1.
