(Cameron)
I sat in the ornate chair in my large chamber, Rhiannon under my control again, sipping wine from a fancy goblet. I watched my guards lead Nakuru in. Such a pretty girl. Too bad I was going to kill her soon. I smiled my best smile, cold and hard.
"Hello, Nakuru. Enjoying your stay?"
Her eyes remained locked on the floor.
"Look at me Nakuru…" I said as she turned her head sharply.
"No." it was almost a gasp.
"What's wrong?" I teased almost.
"You killed him, didn't you." The same sharp, intake of breath.
"Killed who?" I half pouted, "Nathan?"
"You bastard."
I laughed at her calling me such a name.
"Nakuru, Nakuru…" I sighed, shaking my head. "I will not tolerate you calling me by such an insult. I prefer, your highness or, My lord. After all , you are not in any position to be making such statements."
"You won't get away with this Cameron." A hiss it was.
"Who says? You? That Korin girl, Nathan…oh no, well not him," She tensed, anger almost coming off her in waves. "Nathan…the poor boy…he should have listened, I told him to obey, but such a stubborn boy." I shook my head, clicking my tongue, and laughed again. She was such a Naïve girl.
"Well, do you expect me to comply with you? Do you?" She gave me her dirtiest look, but on her pretty face it's meaning faded away. The only thing that had the ability to seem livid were her eyes; they reflected inner fire, burning bright. The fires of hatred.
"Not on your own, my dear, but with my 'help' you will." I turned to Rhiannon who stood stationary by my side. "Rhiannon Blaire," I said and she nodded slowly.
"Hai, Kokó ni."
"Take Nakuru to the 'catacomb', if you will. Give her a nice seat to watch the 'show'." I watched her kick and scream, trying to fight and or wake Rhiannon to no avail.
A few moments later I sensed Korin's sister, Tortel and McBride. I used my powers and materialized before them. Korin, now heavily equipped thanks to Tortel, stopped short.
"YOU!" She shouted, "You killed my brother!"
"Really? I haven't, but do you think I should?" I asked, smiling coldly.
"Whaa---?!" Brett fumbled as I waved my hand.
"If you'll come with me, I'll let you watch the main event."
I gave them no choice and transported them to the 'catacomb'. The 'catacomb' was a large Zoid battlefield, scattered densely with ruins, architectural and Zoid alike.
"Now! We shall begin the tournament! The rules, there are none. Communication has been disabled, there will be severe handicaps, it's going to be the battle of the century!"
A Black Shield Liger and a Silver Command Wolf X, emerged on the battlefield. The large Vid screen showed the pilots.
In the Shield liger was a Tall young man, dark brown hair, hanging in his ice blue eyes.
In the Command Wolf was a girl with long silvery-white hair, pupil-less red eyes, very pale skin, wearing a red shirt.
"Nathan!" and "Nakuru!" were yelled and the two pilots began to struggle.
"Enough!" I yelled as the wall sprouted chains and ensnared the four Kerodayvanians. "Let the games begin."
Alm0st immediately after my order a troupe of Hellcats erupted from the buildings. I smiled, watching the Two Zoids try and fight off the many opposing Hellcats. My prisoners yelled and struggled, but did so in vain. The Liger and Command Wolf X fought, firing, charging-- anything to save themselves and each other. As the last Hellcat fell, I took in the two Zoids, circuits fizzled, armor was cracked. They stood no chance for round two.
"Guards! Prepare the Berserk Fury!" I yelled, going to the hangar.
(Nathan)
~*Nakuru! Are you okay?*~ I asked in thought channels.
~*Yeah, yeah, never better.*~ She answered with a sigh. ~*Nate, there's no way in hell we can face the Fury with this.*~
~*Yeah…I know. But what are we going to do?*~ I honestly had no idea. This is the end, isn't it? ~* Wait…Hold on a second*~
~*Sam!*~ I called to my sister who let out a happy yet startled noise.
~*Nathan! Are you okay!?*~
~*Yeah, I think, but we don't have much time! Where's the Command Fox?*~
~*The east hangar, why?*~
~*Nakuru, can you calculate the fastest Route?*~
She laughed almost evilly. ~* A Straight line.*~
~* Well be right back!*~ I hope, I added under my breath.
Nakuru and I turned the Zoids and Headed top speed to the hangar.
The Command Fox yipped happily as we climbed into it.
"The Berserk Fury will be combat ready in under 3 minutes." She announced, fiddling with the computers, patting the Zoid reassuringly.
I put on more speed, rushing to the Fury. We arrived just in time to see the cockpit close and the eyes glow crimson. The Fox charged and met the shield, slamming into it. The Fury powered up for a charged particle blast and we dodged just in time. Cameron ended up blasting out the wall, showing daylight and the battlefield. We streaked across the floor and past debris, Barely avoiding another blast.
Nakuru calculated, "Nathan, we don't have enough power, the Fury's improved a lot over time. With all these modifications--" I cut her off.
"I know…" I let out a slight yell of frustration.
" I have a plan. It's risky, but…"
I thought a moment. "No. Nakuru…you can't, we have no proof it'll work, we've only tried it once!" I evaded another blow, firing the gattling gun at the Fury.
"It's our only hope. We can buy enough time, Samantha and the others have gotten free and need time to reach their Zoids. Nate, I can do it, I know I can." She said as I sighed.
"Be careful, Nakuru."
I heard her take a deep breath and work at the computer.
"Activation in 120 seconds." She began to count down, concentrating on reaching the Zoid core. I focused on evasion, We couldn't take a hit while Nakuru was combining with the core.
Out of the corner of my eye I saw her sink back in the seat, then disappear.
Her voice sounded distant as she spoke. "Completion in 10 seconds…"
Nine.
Eight.
Seven.
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One.
The Command Fox let out a loud howl, the exterior began to change; an extra mounted cannon, two more Ion boosters, and shield generators.
"Nakuru? Nakuru!?" I yelled as she laughed.
"Calm down, Nathan, I'm fine."
"Where exactly are you…"
"Curled up inside the Zoid Core."
"What's it look like."
"Hun, I don't think we have time to be playing twenty questions."
"Err, right, sorry." I Pushed forward on the direction control. "Mobilize!" ((sorry--too much CC/GF))
The Fox sped forward, lunging at the Fury that put up it's shield.
I felt Nakuru aiming the extra cannon at the shield, at the Zoid's throat that lay behind the pink barrier. She fired numerous quick shots, piercing through and hitting our target.
While Cameron yelled in disbelief a White wolf-like Zoid pounced on it, with the familiar cry of "Strike Laser Claw!"
"Sam!"
"Hey, Bro!"
Killian and Brett both charged, blades extended at the Fury, slicing the shield generators clean off.
"Hey Nate, didn't think we'd let you have all the fun, didya?" Brett laughed, then blinked. "Where'd Kuru go?"
"Ahm, she's kind of in the Zoid Core."
"How the hell did she do that?!" He shouted in astonishment.
"I just did." She laughed as Brett made a face.
"That's Damn creepy Kuru, stop that!" He whined almost as I noticed the panel lights flashing. She giggled and sighed an okay.
Cameron growled. "You cannot stop me! You cannot!"
"Think again, baka!" Samantha yelled, charging and delivering a hail of ammunition.
The pilot raged and released another charged particle blast, aimed straight at Samantha and Killian.
[ end chapter 17 to be continued…]
Okay I know it sucked, Wolfie-chan. I mean you're the only one who reads. *sighs* Yeah Cliffhanger I know. Gomen Ne. Ooh.
I dunno
-Naomi Hun†er
Disc: Aki and I own plot, Nathan, Brett, Nakuru, Rhiannon, Cameron, et cetera et cetera. Steal and die. We own not ZOIDS.
