Bloody Roar: Loud Ch. 17 (Race Against Time part 2: Tension Rising)
Disclaimer: Bloody Roar is owned by Hudson Soft, TLH/TC are owned by Nickelodeon Studios. This chapter is rated T and may possibly become rated M if gore, bloodshed and violence are put to extreme. Also, possible Harem/Polygamous relationship implied. That said, I don't want anyone making OTP ship wars since all ships are treated equally. Also, as per rules of AU (Alternative Universes), some events may or may not take place as such, some characters may or may not appear also (just like the Arrowverse, Marvelverse, DCU, etc… you get the point.)
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[AN: This is the second part of the season finale. Whereas, our heroes will now be fighting against the Chameleon Zoanthrope, Hajime Buzusima. There they will decide the fate of Royal Woods, if it is towards peace or utter chaos. This season may not be the last time we see this treacherous reptile but this is where he will finally face justice against his crimes. Not only that but this will spark the day that the whole Royal Woods populace will be another Menagerie due to Zoanthropes appearing left and right. It will be up to Lincoln to deal with the situation but that will be for another season. For now, let's get to the season finale.]
Like most good things must come to an end, The party soon concluded and another day went by. Yet another boring school session, well for the four Zoanthrope children at least. But all that boring learning is all necessary for them to survive the days in their lives. They even had discussions about tall buildings in Michigan and interestingly, the tallest they can learn of is the Detroit Marriott, located at the Renaissance Center of Detroit, Michigan. Soon, school sessions are over and the Zoanthrope group gathered. There isn't any homework so they are free to discuss on how they will open up to the rest of Royal Woods without being maltreated.
Lincoln: Alright, soon we will be publicized and introduced as a new race of people living amongst the others. Some people have accepted us thanks to some of my effort as a "wolf hero".
Clyde: The only known people that still are discriminatory towards "any" race at all are the McCann, specifically Chandler since he's basically afraid of you. The jerk, rich snob, lord Tetherby…
Ronnie: I've always never liked that snob. And Chandler, he thinks the world belongs to him, really despicable.
Chloe: Flip only agreed as long as it profits him. I may not like his ways but his support is accounted for.
Lincoln: I guess it's fair.
Haiku: As much as I love living in the shadows, I'd still gained the support of the whole Mortician's Club. All for the werewolf boy.
Lincoln: Thank you, Haiku. Your efforts will be rewarded.
Ronnie cringed as Haiku blushed. For her, it feels like getting a second Lucy and one was enough. Ronnie isn't one to force a relationship but she still liked Lincoln. A harem might be inevitable but she'd still aim as number one.
Giggles: There are still some that are against our existence since the chaos we've done.
Polly Pain: It wasn't our fault but someone drugged us, but we still feel guilty of being unable to fight it.
Tabby: Total bullocks, I'd say. They're just being picky on details. I mean you'd still do heroic deeds, right?
Lincoln: I do and any biased and hateful comments wouldn't stop me. Plus, they're victims of a dire situation. We can't force them to like us since there are still some Zoanthropes that causes trouble. My family are still on pro.
Clyde: That goes with me and the neighbors, Yates, Grouse and Santiago/Casagrandes. Are your families against us or for us?
Haiku & Giggles: For us.
Polly & Tabby: Against.
Lincoln: I see. But that will change someday. For now, we can only hope.
After the discussion, they all went home and compensated from their boredom. Typical Loud House, each sisters had their own thing and left Lincoln to his own devices. He receives messages from his friends besides Clyde and shared their opinions on the incoming vote of a new Kingdom and introduction of a new race, The Hidden Zoanthrope Kingdom of Menagerie. The others that aren't Clyde or Lincoln gave their replies. While they are not against the new mutant species, some of their families are against the idea of Beastmen/Zoanthrope running rampant in society, even if there are those who are doing vigilantism. Surely, some of Lincoln's peers had been doing some justice in the dark. Growing rumors of these Zoanthropes had arisen and public opinions about them are at balancing favors between those against and those that are for them. Later, Lincoln and Clyde received information in WOC [From Gado and/or Yugo]. They both excused themselves from their parents. Rita and Lynn Sr asked Lincoln to be careful and took a packed dinner on the go. Clyde, on the other hand, had so much worrywart dads that they gave him a whole package of first-aid and food, some of which may do come in handy. Lincoln meet up with Clyde and called the organization to pick them up at the park. The convoy will arrive a few minutes so that they had time to plan for their new mission. But when they are discussing, they felt a presence coming over….
Lincoln: Clyde, be on your guard. I think there's someone in the bushes.
Clyde: [looks at the bush] Hey! Come out of there. We know you guys are there.
From the bush, comes Chloe and Ronnie Anne.
Ronnie: Hey, Lame-O. Think you can go without some backup or allies?
Lincoln: What are you guys doing here?
Chloe: We figured you guys will be sent to another mission so I'd come and join. I told my parents that we had a group assignment and we're staying overnight. Ronnie joined next.
Clyde: Chloe, you lied to them? *sigh* Nevermind, what about Ronnie's excuse.
Ronnie: I told them I had a paired assignment with a friend. They thought I was going with a "boyfriend" so they let me. I mean…
Lincoln: No need to shy about it.
Ronnie: I am not, Lame-O! I just…
Lincoln: Uh-huh. So both of you came, but what about those four?
Both Chloe and Ronnie wondered what is Lincoln is talking about, until they looked back. There they saw the Sadie Hawkins girls.
Haiku, Giggles, Polly & Tabby: "Greetings." "Heya!" "Yo!" "Sup."
Lincoln: So what's your reason to be here?
Haiku: I had a dream, something terrible is about to transpire. I'd love a nightmare but this one is something I'd rather not come true.
Tabby: I just tag along since I'm bored and needed some company.
Polly Pain: Same here.
Giggles: Came as moral support. I'd rather not miss the "wild ones", geddit?!
Lincoln: *sigh* Fine, have it your way. But if things get complicated, leave it to the experts. Got it?
Clyde: Yeah, guys. I'm a trained ninja so I know how dangerous this could get. And if we are in this together, call me as "Bakuryu (II)". Don't call me by my real name, capiche?!
Polly Pain: Why is that?
Lincoln: Bakuryu is the name of the ninja master that trained Clyde. As successor of the Kato-style Ninjutsu, he wants to honor the memory of the late master. Plus, it keeps his identity a secret so that no threats can harm us.
Haiku: Completely understandable. An old Japanese Assassin would prefer stealth and concealed tactics to execute those vile targets.
Soon, the soldiers of WOC arrived and brought them to Yugo and Gado's location. They briefed the assignment and learned from Jenny, Shina and Kronus that Buzusima is at Detroit and is preparing to launch a Forced-Activation serum to turn the whole Michigan state as mindless Zoanthrope that would be easy to control with a secondary serum, the same serum that would have turned the Sadie Hawkins Zoanthropes into the Chameleon's puppets. If the serum hits the highest atmosphere, the whole state and some places nearby will become a second Menagerie. That's why Dr. Tucker created a stabilizer to help fight the Forced-Activation serum and prevent chaos. Although this will not deactivate their Zoanthrope DNA, this will at least give them proper control until they master their own powers and learn to suppress their primal instincts. According to the intel, there are other Zoanthropes that Buzusima released to be his minions and will have to engage in a battle if they get caught.
Gado: So far, we have plenty of different locations that can be the Chameleon's base. The tallest buildings in Detroit, especially the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. But we all received information that there are different launching devices that will implant the serum to create a widespread activation of the primal DNA. If that were to happen, use non-lethal force to incapacitate the crowd since they are still civilians in the end. Some might be hostiles and had criminal record but I'd rather have the law deal with them even if they are now Zoanthropes. Make sure the safety of the people is a top priority. Evacuate as many as you can before the activation starts.
WOC Soldiers: Sir, yes sir!
Yugo: Lincoln and Clyde will deal with infiltrating the Renaissance Center. I'd disagree but we need as many backup as we can so I'll let the extras here help. However if it get's dangerous, any civilians and noninclusive personnel are to be extracted from the dangers. That means, only Lincoln and Clyde will deal with the main threat.
Ronnie: So basically, we are sidekicks.
Chloe: I'm okay with it and so are they.
The Sadie Hawkins girls nod in agreement. Afterall, they are still considered unauthorized personnel. Soon they will go to Detroit, a metropolis known for its high crime rate and turmoils during the night. This is also the former home of a famed rapper.
Clyde: Let's just be glad this isn't LA. The place may be called city of angels but there are hardly angels there.
Yugo/Fang: Well, just be glad we aren't going there anytime soon. I'm starting to like this place and I ain't letting some mad scientist ruin this place for me. LA is by far is the worst and I ain't going there from what I heard.
Lincoln: When to we leave? We'd rather not miss a school day even with our academic success.
Yugo/Fang: Oh that's right. But we have to move and finish the mission before dawn arrives. That's why it is a good news that we received the intel since dusk. Now we leave posthaste. If you hadn't eaten any supper, now is good time.
Some soldiers and the Zoanthrope kids had taken dinner before they can start but they did so within their vehicle. The soldiers took Ready-to-Eat meals while Lincoln and the crew took their own portable food.
Soldier: Believe it or not, this food is nasty stuff. But this is all we can have. Eating gourmet food before or after service can be toxic to the stomach.
Polly: Yuck! And we say, Lynn's protein shakes are bad.
Tabby: Better this than some bloody sausages. England might be my favorite but some foods there aren't my forte.
Lincoln: Just bare with it for now. Clyde and I are willing to share our portions since we had plenty.
After meals, they finally found themselves in the urban jungle of Detroit. For safety measures, the military caravan took a covert route to avoid any dangers and risk. Gado had sent some of his men, and Shina to other tall structures believing that there are high possibilities that they are also danger zones. Some of his men ordered an evacuation to some civilians on high priority areas. Shina deduced that it may be a trap to separate them from the main location and even if Lincoln's group will deal with him, they should still be in high alert.
Gado: She's a great fighter but also cautious. I don't want to call it "woman's intuition" but I trust her guts on these kind of situation so please be aware of anything. The mad scientist can and will use anything necessary to achieve his plans. Thwart him with all you got!
Soldiers: Sir, yes sir!
Gado: Yugo and I have a different route to use. We'll meet up with the main group as soon as we receive contact of the target.
Yugo/Fang: We'll be on standby until we are needed. I know this is asking for too much from you but I know you have families out there and until this danger is removed, they can't be safe. Come back alive and victorious or die trying! Either way, all of you will be rewarded handsomely for your effort in keeping peace.
Ronnie: Well, Lame-O. This is it. We'll finally deal justice to that creep. Are you ready?
Lincoln: I am. But I am worried about some of you.
Clyde/Bakuryu II: Lincoln, I know what you feel. But vengeance will not do my master any good. He's always advocating justice and good use of my strength. It'll be hard to even forgive the man… maybe impossible. But I know not to let anger get the best of me when fighting him.
Lincoln: Good buddy. I'll be there to back you up. We all be.
The others have prepared for the battle they will soon face. Each one of them had marks on their bodies which started to give a glow. Each of their marks are representing the form they took as a Zoanthropes.
Lincoln with a Wolf mark
Clyde's Mole mark
Chloe has a Cat mark (since she can't fully activate her Chimera powers)
Ronnie's Rabbit mark
Giggles - Elephant
Polly - Panther
Tabby - Woodpecker
Haiku - Crow
Their primal DNA are getting energized and ready to unleash all their power for this mission. They must put an end to the schemes of the Chameleon Zoanthrope.
-To Be Continued [Race Against Time]-
AN: And that is part two of the season finale. I'd really ought to finish this season and move to season 2. I hope you, readers are ready for this climaxing showdown. Finally time to give Buzusima a taste of his own medicine. But before I do, please leave some questions and I'll answer them as best I can (mainly involving this series). I heard there's new episode soon for TLH and it involves Lincoln going to Canada. Not only that but the episodes in TC is quite intriguing [especially when I found out Carlotta just broke up with his BF, Diego. I can't believe I cared even just a little about that]. If there are some characters that you think should have been involved, let me know.
And stop pestering me about NSL. I'll say it again, NSL will not be existing in this fic. Please let it go and move on.
And that's all for now. Thank you for reading. Any questions will be answered in PM if available. Please leave a like, follow, review. And as always: God Bless, Stay Safe and Peace/Shalom!