Zoid Academy
Chapter 2: The Power of Two
*Thoughts*: Funny how time can pass in a matter of moments. Hours passed what felt like minutes. Months past like days and soon years past being at the orphanage. Lucas and I refused to be adopted without the other. We remained together too until we were well in our teens. Ready to show the world what power we held.
"George this orphanage has always been able to find good homes for our children here. Tell me why Lucas and Sky have remained here for so long?" The old mans hand cupped together on his desk as he stared at the one called George.
"Uh, well you see sir. They don't want to be broken up. We feel that-"
"Damn it George! I don't care what they want. The reputation of this orphanage is at stake. People talk and when they do it's never good. Find a way to have them out of here with loving homes or it's your job."
George cleared his throat and nodded his head lightly, "Yes Sir. . ."
He quietly stepped out of the office and shut the door behind him. He sighed as he pressed his head against the door lightly, "How am I suppose to do that?"
"How are you suppose to do what?" Lucas said as he tapped him on the shoulder.
George jumped and nearly fell if it wasn't for Sky who caught him by the arm, "Whoa there, you're rather jumpy. Is your boss threatening you again about us?"
George pulled away from Sky as he brushed his coat, "You two think it's a joke, but they'll throw you out there with anyone at this point."
Lucas shrugged lightly and Sky just stood there with a blank look not really knowing how to react. Sky had grown quiet a lot. His short hair from before was now kept down to the bottom of his ear. His eyes held their same bright blue sparkle, but his height was what changed a lot. He was the same height as Lucas now. Lucas on the other hand hadn't gain much in height, but in his muscles had grown a lot. His body was more defined and mature looking then Sky. His dark eyes held their same calm sense of life. Sky now looked up to Lucas for support and strength. He admired his friend greatly.
"Hey, George I've been planning this idea out. How about you ask a few zoid teams around. They would love to hire one of us. Couple of young men ready for battle, we're perfect," Lucas said placing his hands up in the air.
Sky looked to George who was tapping his chin in thought. His back was leaning against the door now, "Hmm. . .well-"
"That's a great idea!" The door flung wide-open, causing George to flip backwards into the other room as the old man stepped out, "You'll two be the first to be tested."
"Tested for what?" Lucas and Sky said at the same time.
"The Zoid Academy and League X"
"Alright not to sound rude, but what are you spiting off about?" Lucas said with a doubtful look, "There are no such teams like that."
Sky nudged Lucas, "I heard about these places on the T.V. They're like Zoid schools except they train pilots. They train people up and then teams come by to either borrow a pilot or recruit. It was a new idea by the Zoid Commission after the Royal Cup."
Lucas looked to the old man again, "So, you're going to call these two places over and have them test us?"
"That's right?"
"Does that mean we get to pilot a Zoid?"
"At some point, yes."
"Alright, well you got yourself a deal!"
"I don't know, Lucas," Sky said lightly, "These places are new. How do you know they're going to even work for us."
"Come on Sky. This is our chance. We can't just stay here forever. There's no point. You have to get into the real world sooner or later."
Sky bit his lip lightly and nodded, "Alright count me in then."
The man smiled as he stepped over George, "Good your test will begin tomorrow. Be sure you get a good night's rest."
Neither of the two boys slept much. They tossed and turned, filled with excitement. As soon as the sun rose they were dressed and running down the halls outside. To their surprise the two recruiters from the training facilities were already there. Sky looked behind the two and saw that their Gustavs both were transporting Zoids. George was there to explain everything. Before he did he cleaned his glasses, something he always did before a lecture. Sky hated that habit.
"Alright the recruiter from the Academy and League are going to watch you battle each other in special safety Zoids. They are equip with no weapons and have emergency power shut down if something goes wrong."
"Ya, ya who cares? What Zoid do we get to pilot," Lucas said as he tried to look under the covers that concealed the Zoids.
"Wait! Let me tell you the names of the recruiters first. From League X we have Loki and from the Academy we have Raziel."
"A pleasure in meeting you both," Raziel said with a bow of his head.
Loki rolled his eyes, "Now that we are all introduce. You two shall be piloting our Zaber Fangs. One is Red and the other is Yellow. Pick one and we'll tell you when to begin."
Lucas could hardly stop smiling and he ran off to the Red one leaving Sky with the Yellow. Sky walked over slowly before he felt a hand on his shoulder. He looked up to see it was Raziel, "You look worried."
"Heh. . .heh. . .it's more like scared."
"Just trust the Zaber Fang and you'll do fine. Nothing bad can happen. You can't hurt your friend either. So don't hold back now," Raziel patted him lightly on the shoulder before stepping back to give Sky the room he needed to get up.
Sky managed to crawl to the cockpit and shut it tightly. He let a nervous sigh out as he rested his hands on the controls. His eyes were shut as he just listened to the light hum of the Zaber Fang.
"You ready Sky?" Lucas said over the speaker.
"I'm ready when ever we can begin."
Raziel and Loki stood watching quietly. Loki nudged Raziel lightly in the ribs with his elbow, "Hey I take bets on the red one."
"I'm not here to gamble against you. Sky will be a challenge for your Red pilot."
"Ha, let's find out. Pilots ready. . .fight!"
Lucas lunged his Zaber Fang forward for a charge on Sky who was still on the Gustav platform, "Don't think I'm going to go easy on you!" "I didn't expect you too," Sky said with his eyes still closed.
Lucas lunged for Sky. Sky did nothing for a moment, but as Lucas jump came close he opened his eyes and his Zaber came to life, "Let's mobilize!"
The yellow Zaber leaped straight into the air. Just barely dodging Lucas. Sky managed to avoid the first attack, but Lucas was skilled even for a novice. Even though he missed he bounced off the Gustav shell and struck Sky's Zabers back. The impact from the attack was forcing Sky's Zaber down to its knees. Lucas landed on the other side of Sky with ease, "That was my finishing attack. He's done for, I saw this move on T.V. . .what?!"
The Yellow Zaber was still standing when the dust had settle. Spark and wires shot from its back, though it hardly seemed noticeable by the yellow zoid. It growled and hissed at the Red Zaber, shaking its head in triumph for withstanding the attack.
Loki stamped his foot, "That's impossible! Not even our best pilots have been able to withstand such attack. How do explain that one Raziel?"
"It's a simple answer. The stabilizers spun at high speeds to cushion its legs from the attack. A bold risk though. Doing that decreases the joints movements and slows it down. The Zaber must have recognize the situation and responded to Sky."
"Bah, that's rubbish. The Zaber can't think for itself."
Within the Yellow Zaber Sky breathing was quick with exhaustion, the zoid was drawing a lot of energery from him and he wasn't use to this at all. He held the controls loosely in his hand as he looked out at Lucus within the Red Zaber.
Lucas was in the same condition. He was stilled, but he lacked the endurance to continue on fighting in the battle, "Hey Sky. . ."
"Yeah. . .?"
"How about we do one big attack on each other. Who ever can withstand it, is the winner. What do you say?"
Sky sighed lightly, "You think you can handle it Zaber Fang?"
The Zaber growled and roared accepting the challenge being called by the two boys. Sky gripped the controls again and leaned forward, "Alright then, I'm game."
Lucas grinned as he sat up as well, "Alright then go!"
The two Zaber Fang's charged for each other and leaped into the air at the same time. Their jaws open and claws exposed to tear the other apart. Behind their attacks was the power from the two boys; they fueled each zoid with determination and wills to fight. Raziel watched as they're attacks came together, "So it comes down to one attack. Will the more skill pilot be on top? Or will it be the compassion and understanding of the other pilot?"
**Flashback**
"The charge particle gun charging. We have the entire staff evacuated. Except for the pilot known as Sky."
"What zoid is he in?"
"I believe it is his White Command Wolf."
"Stupid boy, he's going to be blown to bits."
Raziel walked in from behind on the two, "At lest he has the courage to face the enemy rather then hide like we are."
Chapter 2: The Power of Two
*Thoughts*: Funny how time can pass in a matter of moments. Hours passed what felt like minutes. Months past like days and soon years past being at the orphanage. Lucas and I refused to be adopted without the other. We remained together too until we were well in our teens. Ready to show the world what power we held.
"George this orphanage has always been able to find good homes for our children here. Tell me why Lucas and Sky have remained here for so long?" The old mans hand cupped together on his desk as he stared at the one called George.
"Uh, well you see sir. They don't want to be broken up. We feel that-"
"Damn it George! I don't care what they want. The reputation of this orphanage is at stake. People talk and when they do it's never good. Find a way to have them out of here with loving homes or it's your job."
George cleared his throat and nodded his head lightly, "Yes Sir. . ."
He quietly stepped out of the office and shut the door behind him. He sighed as he pressed his head against the door lightly, "How am I suppose to do that?"
"How are you suppose to do what?" Lucas said as he tapped him on the shoulder.
George jumped and nearly fell if it wasn't for Sky who caught him by the arm, "Whoa there, you're rather jumpy. Is your boss threatening you again about us?"
George pulled away from Sky as he brushed his coat, "You two think it's a joke, but they'll throw you out there with anyone at this point."
Lucas shrugged lightly and Sky just stood there with a blank look not really knowing how to react. Sky had grown quiet a lot. His short hair from before was now kept down to the bottom of his ear. His eyes held their same bright blue sparkle, but his height was what changed a lot. He was the same height as Lucas now. Lucas on the other hand hadn't gain much in height, but in his muscles had grown a lot. His body was more defined and mature looking then Sky. His dark eyes held their same calm sense of life. Sky now looked up to Lucas for support and strength. He admired his friend greatly.
"Hey, George I've been planning this idea out. How about you ask a few zoid teams around. They would love to hire one of us. Couple of young men ready for battle, we're perfect," Lucas said placing his hands up in the air.
Sky looked to George who was tapping his chin in thought. His back was leaning against the door now, "Hmm. . .well-"
"That's a great idea!" The door flung wide-open, causing George to flip backwards into the other room as the old man stepped out, "You'll two be the first to be tested."
"Tested for what?" Lucas and Sky said at the same time.
"The Zoid Academy and League X"
"Alright not to sound rude, but what are you spiting off about?" Lucas said with a doubtful look, "There are no such teams like that."
Sky nudged Lucas, "I heard about these places on the T.V. They're like Zoid schools except they train pilots. They train people up and then teams come by to either borrow a pilot or recruit. It was a new idea by the Zoid Commission after the Royal Cup."
Lucas looked to the old man again, "So, you're going to call these two places over and have them test us?"
"That's right?"
"Does that mean we get to pilot a Zoid?"
"At some point, yes."
"Alright, well you got yourself a deal!"
"I don't know, Lucas," Sky said lightly, "These places are new. How do you know they're going to even work for us."
"Come on Sky. This is our chance. We can't just stay here forever. There's no point. You have to get into the real world sooner or later."
Sky bit his lip lightly and nodded, "Alright count me in then."
The man smiled as he stepped over George, "Good your test will begin tomorrow. Be sure you get a good night's rest."
Neither of the two boys slept much. They tossed and turned, filled with excitement. As soon as the sun rose they were dressed and running down the halls outside. To their surprise the two recruiters from the training facilities were already there. Sky looked behind the two and saw that their Gustavs both were transporting Zoids. George was there to explain everything. Before he did he cleaned his glasses, something he always did before a lecture. Sky hated that habit.
"Alright the recruiter from the Academy and League are going to watch you battle each other in special safety Zoids. They are equip with no weapons and have emergency power shut down if something goes wrong."
"Ya, ya who cares? What Zoid do we get to pilot," Lucas said as he tried to look under the covers that concealed the Zoids.
"Wait! Let me tell you the names of the recruiters first. From League X we have Loki and from the Academy we have Raziel."
"A pleasure in meeting you both," Raziel said with a bow of his head.
Loki rolled his eyes, "Now that we are all introduce. You two shall be piloting our Zaber Fangs. One is Red and the other is Yellow. Pick one and we'll tell you when to begin."
Lucas could hardly stop smiling and he ran off to the Red one leaving Sky with the Yellow. Sky walked over slowly before he felt a hand on his shoulder. He looked up to see it was Raziel, "You look worried."
"Heh. . .heh. . .it's more like scared."
"Just trust the Zaber Fang and you'll do fine. Nothing bad can happen. You can't hurt your friend either. So don't hold back now," Raziel patted him lightly on the shoulder before stepping back to give Sky the room he needed to get up.
Sky managed to crawl to the cockpit and shut it tightly. He let a nervous sigh out as he rested his hands on the controls. His eyes were shut as he just listened to the light hum of the Zaber Fang.
"You ready Sky?" Lucas said over the speaker.
"I'm ready when ever we can begin."
Raziel and Loki stood watching quietly. Loki nudged Raziel lightly in the ribs with his elbow, "Hey I take bets on the red one."
"I'm not here to gamble against you. Sky will be a challenge for your Red pilot."
"Ha, let's find out. Pilots ready. . .fight!"
Lucas lunged his Zaber Fang forward for a charge on Sky who was still on the Gustav platform, "Don't think I'm going to go easy on you!" "I didn't expect you too," Sky said with his eyes still closed.
Lucas lunged for Sky. Sky did nothing for a moment, but as Lucas jump came close he opened his eyes and his Zaber came to life, "Let's mobilize!"
The yellow Zaber leaped straight into the air. Just barely dodging Lucas. Sky managed to avoid the first attack, but Lucas was skilled even for a novice. Even though he missed he bounced off the Gustav shell and struck Sky's Zabers back. The impact from the attack was forcing Sky's Zaber down to its knees. Lucas landed on the other side of Sky with ease, "That was my finishing attack. He's done for, I saw this move on T.V. . .what?!"
The Yellow Zaber was still standing when the dust had settle. Spark and wires shot from its back, though it hardly seemed noticeable by the yellow zoid. It growled and hissed at the Red Zaber, shaking its head in triumph for withstanding the attack.
Loki stamped his foot, "That's impossible! Not even our best pilots have been able to withstand such attack. How do explain that one Raziel?"
"It's a simple answer. The stabilizers spun at high speeds to cushion its legs from the attack. A bold risk though. Doing that decreases the joints movements and slows it down. The Zaber must have recognize the situation and responded to Sky."
"Bah, that's rubbish. The Zaber can't think for itself."
Within the Yellow Zaber Sky breathing was quick with exhaustion, the zoid was drawing a lot of energery from him and he wasn't use to this at all. He held the controls loosely in his hand as he looked out at Lucus within the Red Zaber.
Lucas was in the same condition. He was stilled, but he lacked the endurance to continue on fighting in the battle, "Hey Sky. . ."
"Yeah. . .?"
"How about we do one big attack on each other. Who ever can withstand it, is the winner. What do you say?"
Sky sighed lightly, "You think you can handle it Zaber Fang?"
The Zaber growled and roared accepting the challenge being called by the two boys. Sky gripped the controls again and leaned forward, "Alright then, I'm game."
Lucas grinned as he sat up as well, "Alright then go!"
The two Zaber Fang's charged for each other and leaped into the air at the same time. Their jaws open and claws exposed to tear the other apart. Behind their attacks was the power from the two boys; they fueled each zoid with determination and wills to fight. Raziel watched as they're attacks came together, "So it comes down to one attack. Will the more skill pilot be on top? Or will it be the compassion and understanding of the other pilot?"
**Flashback**
"The charge particle gun charging. We have the entire staff evacuated. Except for the pilot known as Sky."
"What zoid is he in?"
"I believe it is his White Command Wolf."
"Stupid boy, he's going to be blown to bits."
Raziel walked in from behind on the two, "At lest he has the courage to face the enemy rather then hide like we are."