Authors note: Oh, I forgot to say this in the last chapter: This story may be confusing since it's based on Dune- I will try to explain everything as the story goes on, but for the time being, bear with me.
Disclaimer: See Chapter 1.
Red Dawn: Insurrection
A nameless forest, Planet Zi
'Yes. He would be the one to free the Count from prison, he would be the one who rebuilt the Backdraft, he would be the Count's right-hand man.' Philip smiled and leaned back in the cockpit, thinking of all the rewards and honors the Count would bestow on him for being instrumental in the Backdraft's rebirth.
He was in his Stealth Viper, in some nameless forest, plotting how his name would go down in the history books. However, unbeknownst to him, he wasn't as well hidden as he'd originally thought. A pair of eyes followed him as his Viper slowly slid along the floor of the forest, as black as the night it was.
Beep beep beep. Philip looked down, annoyed at the sound interrupting his daydreams. His face turned to one of shock, then one of fear.
For, all around him, there were towering machines (A/N: For those who know what I mean, think the Devastator ^_^ I almost feel sorry for him…). They weren't anything he knew of, and they certainly weren't Zoids. Then, he smiled. He pushed down the trigger, then held it as he strafed all of the machines. 'Nothing could have withstood that,' he smiled after emptying his ammo for two minutes.
Then, when the dust cleared, his smile froze. For there were the same machines around him; they hadn't moved at all, and there were nothing but just a few minor dents in the armor.
Then, all the machines extended twin tubes, about a foot in diameter. A purple glow began to shimmer within the depths of the cannons. Philip tried to escape, but wherever he turned, there was another machine, blocking his path.
A single word rang out: "Fire."
As the silent plasma obliterated the Zoid, only one voice could be heard, malevolently laughing in the distance.
Ordos Imperial Palace, Draconis IV
"Commander, Sir!" A lieutenant saluted the leader of the Ordos. "We have just received reports from our spies that the Harkonnens have created some sort of space-warp unit that allows them to fold space and go anywhere in the galaxy!" "What!?" Korban Ashuran Ordos stood up, blowing a stand of midnight black hair out of his face.
"Are the reports confirmed?" He asked, striding over to the lieutenant. "Yes sir. We are mobilizing the Black Guard as we speak, milord." "Good. Prepare the First Fleet." The Commander Superior spoke, dismissing the lieutenant. However, he didn't move. "Um, Sir? Prepare the First Fleet for what?" he asked with a confused look on his face.
"Let's just say this, Lieutenant. An, attack mission, let's say…" Korba turned around with a small grin on his face, his forest-green eyes shining at the notion of a coming mission.
Later…
"All system checks go of the fleet, milord. We are ready for departure." The Helm Officer turned around, reporting to Korba. "Good." Cmdr. Korba spoke softly.
"Docking clamps released, all systems go. The fleet is awaiting your order, Sir." Korba nodded in acknowledgement of the statement. "Engage." (A/N: I couldn't resist putting that in there!)
Toros Base, Planet Zi
The team had just finished dinner, and were watching the TV, with the exception of Doc who had disappeared once more to play with his replacement Liger model.
'In the headlines today, several people have reported sightings of a strange light over the (A/N: Not good with place names) Desecrated Forest.' With that, the Blitz Team sprung into attentiveness. 'We now bring you to the site of the sightings. Live from the Desecrated Forest, here's our Reporter Kira O'myre. Kira?' 'Hello, viewers. We now bring you live to the Forest.'
Just then, Doc came into the room, leading Leon and Naomi to a couch, distracting all but Bit and Jamie. "Hey, what's up guys…" Leon stopped when he realized no one was listening to him; the Blitz Team was to engrossed with the live feed. "What's wrong with the team, Dad?" Doc just stopped playing with his model long enough to answer Leon's question. "Oh, nothings wrong, its just that we saw the light as well." "What?" Leon and Naomi both turned to look at Doctor Toros. "You mean to say that you saw this light?" Small smiles were beginning to spread on both faces when the looks the rest of the people there shut them up.
'Now, here is the path the ZBC blazed through the forest, we are following it now. See, there is the Fallen Grove, there's the Stolid Stone, and there's- Hey,' the reporter broke off, the camera swerving to where she was pointing at. 'What's that?'
Then, a rumbling sound came, and the camera shook a little. 'What was that?' the reporter whispered to the cameraman.
Inside the Blitz Team Base, there was silence, except for the TV. All of the people in it were enraptured by the suspense.
Then, the rumbling came again. And again. Then, ahead of the camera, four or five trees fell, revealing a massive machine, with symbols of a Griffin's head within a diamond, colored red and black. (A/N: I wonder who -or what- that could be…) Twin tubes extended from the machine, and a purple glow emanated from the recesses of the cannons. 'Get out of here!' The reporter was screaming in fear, and the cameraman was frozen where he stood. Then, two magenta orbs emerged from the cannons, and flew towards the camera. Then, the footage winked out to be replaced by static.
The Blitz and Fleugal (A/N: Not sure about spelling) Teams looked at each other, displaying a varied mix of emotions. However, one that was displayed by all was fear. Even Doc had put his toys down, and as they looked around, no one would dare voice the question in each of their minds. (A/N: Well, not everyone…)
Bit's voice rang through the still air: "What the hell just happened?" Everyone responded then, basically voicing the same concern. Brad replied with "I think that machine just killed that reporter," but Leena just shot back with "What if they're having some technical difficulties?"
However, it was Doc who phrased it the best: "I think what that was, was a machine that has the destructive power of more than a charged particle cannon. And I think it's hostile…"
Author's Note: So, hows it coming along? Any feedback would be appreciated please, just not too much flaming thanks.
Anyway: Next time on Red Dawn: Insurrection: Six months have passed since the first death in what came to be known as the War for Planet Zi. Harkonnens have conquered Zi, and the fledgling Resistance is under a lot of pressure from the Harkonnen War Machine. The Blitz team has joined the Resistance with the other teams in the hopes of expelling the invaders from Zi. Also, what will the Ordos do? Will they even get there to help?
Next time on Red Dawn: Insurrection: Counterstrike!
Please Review!
-Blackraven
