Book of the Phoenix
A Zoids Fanfic
Me again. Thanks to Ravi and Philip for your reviews- keepin' em in mind. ^.^ Here's the 3rd chapter. I'm not sure where to go with this fanfic, it was originally just an origin story as to how Rhuidea became the Phoenix… Ok, now I'm blabbing. On with the fic!
~*~ RC ~*~
Chapter 3
'Name Rhuidea Catstone
A.K.A. "Flying Phoenix"
Zoid Raynos- dubbed "FireBird"
Known History Currently lives with "Griffin" and "Falcon" in Doi. Has been living there for 4 years, having begun career as "Phoenix" 3 years ago
Fighting Style Attacks, then defends and counters. Likes to lock onto target, following them until opportune time to attack arises. Quick reflexes
Team Flight Team- "Griffin" aka Matt Shard "Falcon" aka Sean Chise
Current Status Potential to excel among Back-Draft Ranks if the offer is accepted'
The committee of seven stood to attention as the Count looked up, tossing the file onto his desk. "Who did you send to spy?" he asked.
"Spider." Was the answer.
"And this is what he managed to gather in information?"
"Indeed." Replied a member
"Good. Since he was given the mere six hours to gather the information, it is an achievement for sure. Your opinions on this… 'Rhuidea'?"
"For sure she would be an excellent addition to the Back-Draft Organization, provided she could be persuaded."
"And if not?"
"Our advice is to eliminate her if she refuses- that girl is smart, and as a sworn enemy dangerous."
"Do it." The Count watched as the screen flipped off.
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Rhuidea wove her way through the crowded streets, returning from the Café. As she walked, her orange-red battle gear stood out among the drably dressed people, drawing many an awed stare. "I'll never get used to living in the city." She muttered, narrowly dodging a large group of tourists. Cursing, she darted into an alley to escape the stares. "Guess I'll take the back route home." Walking down the alleyway, a young man about her age stepped out of the shadows. Halting, she eyed him warily.
"Phoenix?" he asked, black hair glinting.
Rhu nodded slowly "I am."
"Good." A second figure grabbed her from behind, pinning her arms so she couldn't use them.
Looking around, Rhu saw it was a woman of the same age, her amber eyes glinting victoriously.
The dark-haired man stepped closer. "The count wants to talk to you."
Rhu snorted "I don't want to talk to him."
The woman cuffed her. "Show respect!"
Gritting her teeth, Rhu remained quiet and thought about how to get out of this. "Oh. And I should add, Phoenix," the guy flicked her nose "I'm Spider." He turned
"No you're not." Rhu answered
Turning back to face her, Spider's eyes went to slits "What was that?" he asked, venom in his voice
"You're not Spider. You're dead!" Rhu lunged at him, breaking free of the woman.
Spider cocked his gun, aimed straight at her. "Another step and you'll regret it."
Rhuidea glared at him, raising her arms in defeat. "Sai, if you would?" the woman came up behind Phoenix, grabbing her arms again. "Let's go." Sai grunted, pushing Rhu into step behind Spider.
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Rhu paced her cell frantically thinking of a way to get out.
What on earth would they want me for? She wondered, leaning against the wall dejectedly. Matt and Sean'll be worried about me.
Spider came to her gate "He'll talk with you now."
"Come back later." She threw back, slumping to the ground and sitting in a corner defiantly.
"Get up."
"Negative."
"Do it, or I'll make you."
"And you intend to do that, how?"
"Like this." Swiftly Spider entered, dealing her across the head.
"…" knocked unconscious, Rhu's body slumped.
Spider smirked and picked her up, not roughly, not gently. Carrying her out of the cell, he checked that the handcuffs were tightly secure, before knocking on the Count's door.
"Enter."
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The sharp scent of smelling salts brought Rhuidea around. Groaning, she raised her head, looking eye to eye with Spider. "Get away from me."
For once, Spider simply nodded and stepped back, allowing the Count to see her.
Rhu glared at him "It's a pleasure to meet you." he said pleasantly, walking around his desk.
"I'd say the same, but I wouldn't want to lie." She replied, voice full of venom.
To her surprise, all he did was chuckle. "I suppose you're wondering why you're here?" the Count asked.
She nodded slowly "That'd be useful." Testing her wrists, Rhu mentally cursed. They were tied with rope to either sides of her chair, and handcuffed on top of that.
"Well, you were brought here so I could make an offer." He began
"Whatever it is, I'm not interested." She interrupted, sliding a dagger out from her sleeve.
"Let me finish." Turning away from her, he looked down at her file. Spider had long since left the room.
Quietly cutting through the bonds, Rhu listened to him. The Count went on about how they'd been watching her, how she was a star pilot, and how they chose people for the Organization.
Only the cuffs to go now… Phoenix thought, looking around for a means of escape. Perfect. A small window, about the size of the Count's chair back was positioned in the ceiling, like a skylight. As for how to get up there…
"…So what I'm leading up to, is this." He turned to her. "We, the Back-Draft Organization, want you to join us."
Rhu spluttered "What?! No way! Not in a thousand years!" she snapped, green-grey eyes blazing furiously.
"It's either that, or we'll hunt you down and eliminate you if you say no." the Count said slowly, death in every syllable.
"No."
He sighed. "As you wi – " cut off by Rhu's foot, her kick sent him sprawling into the desk. Standing in front of him, Rhu frowned at the handcuffs. That'll have to wait… she thought, looking around for something to climb on. Already the Count was trying to stand up. Aha! Pulling the chair over, she stood directly under the skylight. Placing her hands on the pane, Rhu pushed and dislodged it.
"GUARDS!" The Count bellowed. The doors burst open just as Rhuidea began climbing out.
Spider looked around for Rhu, in time to see her feet disappear. Cursing he darted after her, leaving the guards to mind the Count.
"I'm gonna get you Phoenix." He muttered darkly, climbing out onto the hull of the WhaleKing. "And make sure you don't rise from the ashes ever again."
Chapter 3, people. I'm still not sure whether I should put romance in this or not… and who with who… *shrugs* damnit. Oh, and for clarification- 'Mudack' is a Russian curse
I really appreiciate advice, so thanks for all reviews!
~*~RC~*~