ZOIDS: Dangerous Blue Void: Ep.8 Island Battle
By drakora_master
Albine tossed his head and roared as the familiar hisses rent the air. Brian looked urgently from left to right, as if expecting the enemy to pop out of the surrounding foliage. Vihnest, who had ceased her attack, seemed aware of the approaching presence as well. Suddenly, explosions that seemed to come from the west portion of the isle shattered the silence. Vihnest realized the urgency of the situation and quickly called the other Protectors to come help. As she sped off toward the source of the explosions, she yelled back at Brian (who was coming to fight as well) through the com-link.
"You traitor! Those are probably you're pals over there, blowing up half our island! I bet that this battle was just a diversion to distract me! You- "
"Listen Vihnest, I swear that I am not with them! They probably followed me here! And I WILL destroy them for threatening your island just to prove it!"
Albine quickened his pace as the explosions drew nearer.
Argus was not defeated. After being crushed by some boy and his green Barigator and sinking to the bottom of the sea, he believed that there was no hope left for him. But the War Shark pilot did not give up. Traveling slowly, and painfully, through the sea, he washed up half dead on the shores of some undiscovered island. It was there that the devious soldier had hailed his comrades for an invasion. Perhaps his predicament wasn't so bad; it would pay off considerably. Not only would he find ample provisions on this island, but he was certain to find that meddling kid and his Barigator here too. And Argus was going to make sure that kid wished he had never messed with the almighty warriors of Kraken's Fortress.
Standing imperatively on the hull of his injured War Shark, Argus directed the other men into battle. The War Sharks fired their guns incessantly at the rainforests, eager to draw out the island's Protectors. They did have Protectors, didn't they? Argus smirked. Even if they did, chances are that their zoids were weaklings. After all, what could you expect from a tropical island in the middle of the ocean?
Three Sinker Rays shot out of the forest and countered the War Shark's barrage with their missiles. "Hmm, so they've finally showed up," thought Argus as the Sinker Rays veered into the sky. The War Sharks concentrated their weapons on the fast-moving aerial zoids, but somehow their adversaries were able to outfly every single shot. Suddenly, a squadron of ten Gun Snipers hovered into range. They were menacing zoids, covered from head to toe in imposing weapons of all kinds. Two large pistols adorned each hand, while a pair of missile pods perched on the back. These pods also functioned as boosters, allowing the agile raptor-like zoid to hover for short distances. The long tail ended in a single sniper rifle, from which the zoid got its name. With razor sharp claws, steel fangs, teal plating and firey orange cockpit, the Gun Sniper could strike fear into the hearts of the bravest zoid pilots. Turning their attention to the quickly- approaching land zoids, the War Sharks fired a devastating barrage of torpedoes into the air. With the trained Protectors at the controls, however, it was a breeze for the Gun Snipers to dodge. They retaliated with their own missiles, which screamed through the air like vicious wasps. The War Shark fleet could only watch in horror as the Gun Snipers' projectiles ripped the shore apart. The explosions were just too much for the purple zoids; those who were not destroyed completely by the explosions were buried alive as the sand shifted its weight. With half of his fleet lost in the attack, Argus decided that it was best to retreat. Climbing into the cockpit of his injured aquatic zoid, he donned the seatbelt and streaked off toward the horizon. He was just about to beckon the others to retreat as well, when something caught his eye. A glint of green armor. An enormous pair of white, ghostly jaws. Four sets of claws and an enormous broad tail. It could only mean one thing. The boy and his Barigator were on that island.
Brian and Albine rushed to the Protectors' aid only to discover that their opponents had retreated. Or maybe it was a trap? Brian did not want to leave anything to chance. Mushing his gallant Barigator onward, Brian plunged into the dark ocean and converted Albine to aqua mode. The zoid growled feebly, but in a determined sort of way, as Brian flicked on the thruster switch. The young pilot was thrown against the back of his chair as the zoid streaked through the water. The surrounding scenery became steadily darker as Albine dived. They were sure to come across an enemy any second now, by the speed that they were going. Suddenly, Albine roared loudly as a purple War Shark came into view. With its injured hull and crushed mid body, Brian knew that this particular zoid was the same War Shark that he had defeated several hours before. That soldier, whatever his name was, had put up a good fight. Still, with a strangled zoid like that, he wouldn't stand a chance. Brian smirked confidently as he spoke to Argus through the com-link.
"Back for more? Just remember, this time you won't be so lucky."
Argus clenched his teeth and growled dangerously back at the young teenager. "Kid, you should know who you are up against. I'm a Commander from the Kraken's Fortress!"
Brian yawned mockingly. "And would that be the same fleet that destroyed my town, Morlsevort? Well, in that case, that gives me another reason to kill you."
Argus had had enough. Thrusting forward the joystick, he charged ruthlessly at the Barigator. But Brian was not so hot-headed. He casually dodged the War Shark and attacked Argus's unprotected back as the zoid passed. Irate beyond sanity, Argus swore something dreadful and clamped down his War Shark's jaws onto those of his opponent's. Albine wriggled his way out of Argus's death grip and shot the soldier in the face. Yelling in agony, Argus swung his tail and caught the Barigator on the side. The blade-like tail fin slashed Albine where he was already injured (the battle with Vihnest, remember?).
"Wha..? Albine!!!! What's going on?" gasped Brian as the controls jammed up. Apparently, Argus had struck Albine's zoid core and seriously damaged the combat system. The screen fuzzed as Argus's demonic laughter echoed in the cockpit.
"ALBINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"And now, I can finally get my revenge," sighed Argus in relief as he readied the cannons. The cursor was locked onto Albine when a shrill bleeping noise rent the air. Turning his attention the radar, Argus's jaw dropped in shock as an extremely fast zoid approached from behind. Argus could not even register what species he was up against before his zoid was obliterated by Vihnest's Sinker Ray. Killing the War Shark with one slash of her blades, the veteran Protector approached Brian
"Brian! Are you okay! What's wrong with your Barigator??!"
Brian struggled to raise his voice against the static building up rapidly in the cockpit.
"Vihnest! The controls aren't working! That War Shark damaged the zoid core, and now I can't move Albine!"
Vihnest's voice was higher than usual, as if she was afraid. It no longer was fearless and brave, but quivered slightly.
"Brian, I'll get help! Hang in there, okay? We-"
Her voice was drowned out by the whizzing of torpedoes. The cloaked girl whirled around to find herself facing the entire War Shark fleet. They encircled her and locked on. There was no escape. Suddenly, a familiar roar thundered in the darkness as Albine reawakened with an uncontrollable fury. Ignoring his wounds, the vicious Barigator fired ruthlessly at the soldiers. Stunned by the Barigator's sudden attack, the War Sharks stopped the barrage temporarily , only to see Albine come charging at them like a ravenous wolf. Vihnest seized her chance. Boosting forward, she opened the blades and roared her unusual battle cry.
"MAEZURE'S.... WRATHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Her cry mingled with the screams of the soldiers as they were torn limb from limb. Albine killed every creature that was convenient with a smack of the tail or a bite of his jaws, while Vihnest severed the War Sharks with her mighty swords. It was over in seconds.
Vihnest panted heavily as she realized what had just taken place. She and Brian had just defeated an entire fleet of War Sharks together. But where was Brian? She looked around and gasped. Horrifically mangled zoids lay on the sea bottom, destined to lie there forever. One of those zoids was a Barigator.
To be continued.
Disclaimer: I don't own zoids. I own Brian and Vihnest. (huggles Vihnest plushie)
A/N: I know, this chapter wasn't exactly spectacular, but I kinda had writer's block and I wanted to get this chapter over with so I could proceed with the good stuff. ^^
By drakora_master
Albine tossed his head and roared as the familiar hisses rent the air. Brian looked urgently from left to right, as if expecting the enemy to pop out of the surrounding foliage. Vihnest, who had ceased her attack, seemed aware of the approaching presence as well. Suddenly, explosions that seemed to come from the west portion of the isle shattered the silence. Vihnest realized the urgency of the situation and quickly called the other Protectors to come help. As she sped off toward the source of the explosions, she yelled back at Brian (who was coming to fight as well) through the com-link.
"You traitor! Those are probably you're pals over there, blowing up half our island! I bet that this battle was just a diversion to distract me! You- "
"Listen Vihnest, I swear that I am not with them! They probably followed me here! And I WILL destroy them for threatening your island just to prove it!"
Albine quickened his pace as the explosions drew nearer.
Argus was not defeated. After being crushed by some boy and his green Barigator and sinking to the bottom of the sea, he believed that there was no hope left for him. But the War Shark pilot did not give up. Traveling slowly, and painfully, through the sea, he washed up half dead on the shores of some undiscovered island. It was there that the devious soldier had hailed his comrades for an invasion. Perhaps his predicament wasn't so bad; it would pay off considerably. Not only would he find ample provisions on this island, but he was certain to find that meddling kid and his Barigator here too. And Argus was going to make sure that kid wished he had never messed with the almighty warriors of Kraken's Fortress.
Standing imperatively on the hull of his injured War Shark, Argus directed the other men into battle. The War Sharks fired their guns incessantly at the rainforests, eager to draw out the island's Protectors. They did have Protectors, didn't they? Argus smirked. Even if they did, chances are that their zoids were weaklings. After all, what could you expect from a tropical island in the middle of the ocean?
Three Sinker Rays shot out of the forest and countered the War Shark's barrage with their missiles. "Hmm, so they've finally showed up," thought Argus as the Sinker Rays veered into the sky. The War Sharks concentrated their weapons on the fast-moving aerial zoids, but somehow their adversaries were able to outfly every single shot. Suddenly, a squadron of ten Gun Snipers hovered into range. They were menacing zoids, covered from head to toe in imposing weapons of all kinds. Two large pistols adorned each hand, while a pair of missile pods perched on the back. These pods also functioned as boosters, allowing the agile raptor-like zoid to hover for short distances. The long tail ended in a single sniper rifle, from which the zoid got its name. With razor sharp claws, steel fangs, teal plating and firey orange cockpit, the Gun Sniper could strike fear into the hearts of the bravest zoid pilots. Turning their attention to the quickly- approaching land zoids, the War Sharks fired a devastating barrage of torpedoes into the air. With the trained Protectors at the controls, however, it was a breeze for the Gun Snipers to dodge. They retaliated with their own missiles, which screamed through the air like vicious wasps. The War Shark fleet could only watch in horror as the Gun Snipers' projectiles ripped the shore apart. The explosions were just too much for the purple zoids; those who were not destroyed completely by the explosions were buried alive as the sand shifted its weight. With half of his fleet lost in the attack, Argus decided that it was best to retreat. Climbing into the cockpit of his injured aquatic zoid, he donned the seatbelt and streaked off toward the horizon. He was just about to beckon the others to retreat as well, when something caught his eye. A glint of green armor. An enormous pair of white, ghostly jaws. Four sets of claws and an enormous broad tail. It could only mean one thing. The boy and his Barigator were on that island.
Brian and Albine rushed to the Protectors' aid only to discover that their opponents had retreated. Or maybe it was a trap? Brian did not want to leave anything to chance. Mushing his gallant Barigator onward, Brian plunged into the dark ocean and converted Albine to aqua mode. The zoid growled feebly, but in a determined sort of way, as Brian flicked on the thruster switch. The young pilot was thrown against the back of his chair as the zoid streaked through the water. The surrounding scenery became steadily darker as Albine dived. They were sure to come across an enemy any second now, by the speed that they were going. Suddenly, Albine roared loudly as a purple War Shark came into view. With its injured hull and crushed mid body, Brian knew that this particular zoid was the same War Shark that he had defeated several hours before. That soldier, whatever his name was, had put up a good fight. Still, with a strangled zoid like that, he wouldn't stand a chance. Brian smirked confidently as he spoke to Argus through the com-link.
"Back for more? Just remember, this time you won't be so lucky."
Argus clenched his teeth and growled dangerously back at the young teenager. "Kid, you should know who you are up against. I'm a Commander from the Kraken's Fortress!"
Brian yawned mockingly. "And would that be the same fleet that destroyed my town, Morlsevort? Well, in that case, that gives me another reason to kill you."
Argus had had enough. Thrusting forward the joystick, he charged ruthlessly at the Barigator. But Brian was not so hot-headed. He casually dodged the War Shark and attacked Argus's unprotected back as the zoid passed. Irate beyond sanity, Argus swore something dreadful and clamped down his War Shark's jaws onto those of his opponent's. Albine wriggled his way out of Argus's death grip and shot the soldier in the face. Yelling in agony, Argus swung his tail and caught the Barigator on the side. The blade-like tail fin slashed Albine where he was already injured (the battle with Vihnest, remember?).
"Wha..? Albine!!!! What's going on?" gasped Brian as the controls jammed up. Apparently, Argus had struck Albine's zoid core and seriously damaged the combat system. The screen fuzzed as Argus's demonic laughter echoed in the cockpit.
"ALBINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"And now, I can finally get my revenge," sighed Argus in relief as he readied the cannons. The cursor was locked onto Albine when a shrill bleeping noise rent the air. Turning his attention the radar, Argus's jaw dropped in shock as an extremely fast zoid approached from behind. Argus could not even register what species he was up against before his zoid was obliterated by Vihnest's Sinker Ray. Killing the War Shark with one slash of her blades, the veteran Protector approached Brian
"Brian! Are you okay! What's wrong with your Barigator??!"
Brian struggled to raise his voice against the static building up rapidly in the cockpit.
"Vihnest! The controls aren't working! That War Shark damaged the zoid core, and now I can't move Albine!"
Vihnest's voice was higher than usual, as if she was afraid. It no longer was fearless and brave, but quivered slightly.
"Brian, I'll get help! Hang in there, okay? We-"
Her voice was drowned out by the whizzing of torpedoes. The cloaked girl whirled around to find herself facing the entire War Shark fleet. They encircled her and locked on. There was no escape. Suddenly, a familiar roar thundered in the darkness as Albine reawakened with an uncontrollable fury. Ignoring his wounds, the vicious Barigator fired ruthlessly at the soldiers. Stunned by the Barigator's sudden attack, the War Sharks stopped the barrage temporarily , only to see Albine come charging at them like a ravenous wolf. Vihnest seized her chance. Boosting forward, she opened the blades and roared her unusual battle cry.
"MAEZURE'S.... WRATHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Her cry mingled with the screams of the soldiers as they were torn limb from limb. Albine killed every creature that was convenient with a smack of the tail or a bite of his jaws, while Vihnest severed the War Sharks with her mighty swords. It was over in seconds.
Vihnest panted heavily as she realized what had just taken place. She and Brian had just defeated an entire fleet of War Sharks together. But where was Brian? She looked around and gasped. Horrifically mangled zoids lay on the sea bottom, destined to lie there forever. One of those zoids was a Barigator.
To be continued.
Disclaimer: I don't own zoids. I own Brian and Vihnest. (huggles Vihnest plushie)
A/N: I know, this chapter wasn't exactly spectacular, but I kinda had writer's block and I wanted to get this chapter over with so I could proceed with the good stuff. ^^