Hello. It's Theo again. I hope I didn't keep you all waiting too long.
Again, I give thanks to Fiction Lord for the character Jester Zackwell and
his Zoid Titansauor. I also give thanks to New Anima Master for his ideas
of another character who'll be appearing in later chapters.
Disclaimer. I do NOT own Zoids or it's characters. I only own the idea of this fic and most made-up characters. Jester Zackwell and his Titansauor Zoid belong to Fiction Lord and not me.
"..." Speech, ... Thought, *...* Zoid speaking, (A/N...) Authors Notes.
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Chapter 2- Hard Negotiations
Jester powered down Titansauor in the hanger he was asked to go. Although he didn't like the idea of his Zoid being in a position where someone can either steal it or run tests on it, Jester had no choice. He made sure the security lock was engaged before he jumped from the cockpit to Titansauors shoulder, then to it's hip and finally to the ground. Glancing over his shoulder, he sees his Zoid standing there, like a statue ready to pounce once given the opportunity. Jester almost felt sorry for anyone dumb enough to try and take his Zoid. 'Almost' sorry, but not completely.
From the hanger door approached two men. The one in the lead had an old face. He was somewhere in his mid 40's, with hair that was already turning white. Jester deduced that this was General Marcus Gramm. As for the officer behind him, Jester didn't know. He waited for the two to come up to him before he acknowledged them. The General removed his cap and extended a hand out to him.
"Welcome Jester Zackwell, I'm..."
"I know who you are."
Jester replied, taking Gramms hand, shook once and withdrew his arm.
"Why did you summon me here?"
He asked bluntly. The General's expression did not change.
"Right to the point. I like that, I really do."
Gramm then turned to the officer behind him.
"Get a hold of HQ. Tell them he's arrived."
"Yes Sir!"
The younger officer saluted and walked off to perform his duty, leaving Jester and Gramm alone. Once the officer was gone, Gramm returned to Jester.
"I thank you for coming as fast as you did. We've been having some difficultly lately.:"
"What's the trouble?"
Jester asked as he crossed his arms.
"Come with me, I'll show you."
Gramm insisted as he exited the hanger. Jester was a bit hesitant. He didn't want to leave his Zoid behind, but he might as well deal with it once he saw the General waiting for him to follow.
Half an hour and many corridors later, Gramm lead Jester to a security room where video feed from the security cameras were recorded. Gramm had ordered the operator at the controls to replay a specific video that was recorded earlier.
"Recently we've been provoked by a group of bandits in the past nights."
On one screen, is showed a pair of Rev Raptors attacking the supply depot nearby. Several GunSnipers appeared to attack them, but the Rev Raptors fled, while taking several crates of supplies.
"That was last night."
Gramm said.
"Before it was simple hit-and-run attacks. Now they're getting bolder. And every time we chase after them, they vanish."
Jester said nothing.
"We think they have an underground base somewhere, but we are not equipped to search the perimeter. That's where you come in."
"So I'm here to take care of the roaches because your security systems sucks? Hmm. It figures."
"Our Security methods were not needed until now. You were the only one close enough to give us any assistance."
"Why not call HQ and tell them to send you another team?"
"Because they consider this outpost expendable. They will not spend resources on something they consider useless."
"You must feel so loved."
Jester laughed with a sarcastic tone. General Gramm's expression seemed to harden. Jester had obviously struck a nerve.
"Alright. I'd take the job, but I want double the pay."
Jester replied, Gramm finally broke.
"Why should that be considered?"
"Because I'm going up against what looks like a group of bandits. If it's going to be just me out there, I'll need money for refitting and maybe repairs."
"Fine! It's a deal."
Gramm agreed. To this Jester smiled. Being a Mercenary wasn't his idea of a job, but as long as the money's good, the scenery changes and he's allowed to use explosives, he'll do it.
"I'll take care of your problem tonight."
Jester replied as he let himself out of the room, forcing Gramm unleash his steam against the security camera operator.
Back at the Hanger, Jester leaned against Titansauors cockpit as he sat on the Zoids shoulder.
*What is our mission Jester?*
The Zoid asked. Jester replied
"Clean up duty. They want us to take care of their bandit problem because they can't do it them bloody selves."
*Difficult?*
"No. I give about an hour, maybe hour and a half. That is if they attack us with everything at once."
*Do we know how many there are?*
"Does it matter?"
*Not Really.*
"Good. Get some rest. Tonight we'll take care of them."
TO BE CONTINUED...
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Well? Questions? Comments? Like I said before, I just started the idea, and more are coming, so the story should get better. I already have ideas for Chapter 3 so expect it soon.
Again, Jester and Titansauor belong to Fiction Lord and not me. I only have permission to use them.
Until Next Time ^_^
Theo~
Disclaimer. I do NOT own Zoids or it's characters. I only own the idea of this fic and most made-up characters. Jester Zackwell and his Titansauor Zoid belong to Fiction Lord and not me.
"..." Speech, ... Thought, *...* Zoid speaking, (A/N...) Authors Notes.
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Chapter 2- Hard Negotiations
Jester powered down Titansauor in the hanger he was asked to go. Although he didn't like the idea of his Zoid being in a position where someone can either steal it or run tests on it, Jester had no choice. He made sure the security lock was engaged before he jumped from the cockpit to Titansauors shoulder, then to it's hip and finally to the ground. Glancing over his shoulder, he sees his Zoid standing there, like a statue ready to pounce once given the opportunity. Jester almost felt sorry for anyone dumb enough to try and take his Zoid. 'Almost' sorry, but not completely.
From the hanger door approached two men. The one in the lead had an old face. He was somewhere in his mid 40's, with hair that was already turning white. Jester deduced that this was General Marcus Gramm. As for the officer behind him, Jester didn't know. He waited for the two to come up to him before he acknowledged them. The General removed his cap and extended a hand out to him.
"Welcome Jester Zackwell, I'm..."
"I know who you are."
Jester replied, taking Gramms hand, shook once and withdrew his arm.
"Why did you summon me here?"
He asked bluntly. The General's expression did not change.
"Right to the point. I like that, I really do."
Gramm then turned to the officer behind him.
"Get a hold of HQ. Tell them he's arrived."
"Yes Sir!"
The younger officer saluted and walked off to perform his duty, leaving Jester and Gramm alone. Once the officer was gone, Gramm returned to Jester.
"I thank you for coming as fast as you did. We've been having some difficultly lately.:"
"What's the trouble?"
Jester asked as he crossed his arms.
"Come with me, I'll show you."
Gramm insisted as he exited the hanger. Jester was a bit hesitant. He didn't want to leave his Zoid behind, but he might as well deal with it once he saw the General waiting for him to follow.
Half an hour and many corridors later, Gramm lead Jester to a security room where video feed from the security cameras were recorded. Gramm had ordered the operator at the controls to replay a specific video that was recorded earlier.
"Recently we've been provoked by a group of bandits in the past nights."
On one screen, is showed a pair of Rev Raptors attacking the supply depot nearby. Several GunSnipers appeared to attack them, but the Rev Raptors fled, while taking several crates of supplies.
"That was last night."
Gramm said.
"Before it was simple hit-and-run attacks. Now they're getting bolder. And every time we chase after them, they vanish."
Jester said nothing.
"We think they have an underground base somewhere, but we are not equipped to search the perimeter. That's where you come in."
"So I'm here to take care of the roaches because your security systems sucks? Hmm. It figures."
"Our Security methods were not needed until now. You were the only one close enough to give us any assistance."
"Why not call HQ and tell them to send you another team?"
"Because they consider this outpost expendable. They will not spend resources on something they consider useless."
"You must feel so loved."
Jester laughed with a sarcastic tone. General Gramm's expression seemed to harden. Jester had obviously struck a nerve.
"Alright. I'd take the job, but I want double the pay."
Jester replied, Gramm finally broke.
"Why should that be considered?"
"Because I'm going up against what looks like a group of bandits. If it's going to be just me out there, I'll need money for refitting and maybe repairs."
"Fine! It's a deal."
Gramm agreed. To this Jester smiled. Being a Mercenary wasn't his idea of a job, but as long as the money's good, the scenery changes and he's allowed to use explosives, he'll do it.
"I'll take care of your problem tonight."
Jester replied as he let himself out of the room, forcing Gramm unleash his steam against the security camera operator.
Back at the Hanger, Jester leaned against Titansauors cockpit as he sat on the Zoids shoulder.
*What is our mission Jester?*
The Zoid asked. Jester replied
"Clean up duty. They want us to take care of their bandit problem because they can't do it them bloody selves."
*Difficult?*
"No. I give about an hour, maybe hour and a half. That is if they attack us with everything at once."
*Do we know how many there are?*
"Does it matter?"
*Not Really.*
"Good. Get some rest. Tonight we'll take care of them."
TO BE CONTINUED...
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Well? Questions? Comments? Like I said before, I just started the idea, and more are coming, so the story should get better. I already have ideas for Chapter 3 so expect it soon.
Again, Jester and Titansauor belong to Fiction Lord and not me. I only have permission to use them.
Until Next Time ^_^
Theo~