Zoid Academy
Chapter 6: Raziel and The Blade Liger
((I'm using these ** to indicate thoughts from now on. Just so you all know (. Also this isn't edited much, but I wanted to get it up before Chirsmas))
**Raziel.you were the leader of the Academy. With your calm exterior it seemed like nothing ever bothered you. No one really did know what you thought or what you would do next. Maybe that's what makes you so great. . .no maybe it isn't. You were known as the blade angel. Piloting the Liger with such grace and speed, it was like you could fly. Your past remains a mystery to us all, though I feel we have something in common. Maybe, you'll find your courage to tell me.**
Raziel watched as people began to crowd him. Many were curious to the new Zoid pilot he brought. Sky had slept most of the way giving Raziel some time to explain the situation to the other commanders at the Academy. Raziel guessed word spreads fast of a new pilot coming. The Academy itself limited it's choices in picking a pilot and picking one out of the blue was unusual. Raziel knew Sky was still tired from his battles and the nap wasn't enough for him. He manage to go a cut the crowd off people they came any closer. Raziel knew his impact on the Academy and wielded great authority. The crowd managed to squeeze a few questions out of Raziel, but they soon went back to their jobs once Raziel had clued them in some.
Kane was already speaking with Sky whom was in the cockpit still. Raziel figured they wanted to catch up on things and he stepped forward to the two young pilots, "How about you show him around Kane? I'll go register him while you boys go explore."
The two smiled with excitement and Raziel watched them run off. A light smile creased Raziel face as he watched. His white hair brushed against his hair lightly as he felt a light rush of air. Raziel's expression soon changed as he pivoted around towards one of the towers of the Academy. Raziel was the fonder, but of course there were other people to run the entire facility. Some did not agree with him taking on Sky since it showed that he favored people. Raziel really didn't care what others thought, but he did have to keep it in mind sometimes. Raziel walked up the smooth stone steps and through the large doorway where the others were waiting for him.
"Ah, Raziel you have returned. I assume you are ready to speak about the boy then."
Raziel nodded as all eyes were turned to him. He took his seat at the end of the large table before him. The room was large, covered in red velvet with a large window over looking the Academy. Raziel found that this room was used less, since only major issues were used here. The old timers didn't like using stairs and found it coming to the tower was much too difficult. Raziel though was still on the young side and hardly minded.
"I must express that I do not find a reason to even be having this meeting. The boy is qualified to be here."
"It's not that he isn't qualified, it's how you didn't follow procedure. After he is accepted the board needs to review. . ."
Raziel slammed his hand against the table, "I also know for a fact you wouldn't review his case because he an orphaned."
"What gives you that idea, Raziel?"
Raziel stood up, looking out through the window, "Do not try to humor me."
"Raziel I know of your past history and frankly it does not intimidate me."
Raziel looked over his shoulder for a moment before turning completely around, "You think I use my abilities to intimidate. I hardly would wield my power out of my own interest. You confuse me with the people of League X. With that said, to settle this dispute how about we have Sky under my complete watch. He won't be considered part of the Academy yet; he'll be under a test run. Sound fair enough?"
"I suppose we'll come to this compromise then. Watch over the boy well."
Raziel bowed his head in respect as he left out of the door. Standing at the bottom of the steps was a tall, broad man with thick dark hair. His arms were crossed over his chest as he leaned against the wall. Raziel raised an eyebrow to him as he stepped down, "What are you doing here?"
"Can't a guy so hi to his best friend?"
"I suppose so, though I'm guessing you just want to be the first to know what happened in there. Am I right, Knight?"
"Aw, you have to give my more credit then that, but sure lay it on me."
"The boy is under my watch for now."
"That's all you could get them to let you do."
"I'm afraid so. Such talent is being held back, I hardly agree with this choice but I could have kept arguing with them which would led to no where."
Knight chuckled lightly as he slapped the back of Raziel back, "Ha, to think a young buck like you bowing his antlers to the enemy."
"Please don't remind me."
"Raziel you were the lead commander during the War for Zodians. You protected your kind. . ."
Raziel covered Knight's mouth, "Let's not speak that out loud. Many people would still kill a Zodian to extract its powers. In an age where technology is more advance, one finds there's more enemies then before. Plus I'm not full, only part."
Knight pushed his hand away, "You have the skills still."
"Yet I don't use them," Raziel said as he walked on.
"So is the boy one?"
Raziel stopped dead in his tracks, "What did you say?"
"Raziel, I knew you since we were kids. You don't think I know what goes on in that head of yours."
"It's a hunch is all. After the War many Zodians were wiped out. I knew our race wouldn't last long, but I still hold hope for others. When I saw that boy and his friends I saw a glimpse of what I was."
"That is why you're risking your reputation for?"
Raziel nodded his head slowly as he looked at the picture on the wall, "Is it me or is something vibrating a lot?"
Knight ran up a few stairs to look out the small window, "Its. . . its. . .an army!"
Raziel ran outside of the to look down what was before him. There was an army of sleeper Zoids heading towards them. From the sky swept a Dark Storm Sworder, dropping its bombs down on the Academy. Raziel ducked for cover as one of the missiles hit the bottom of the tower. The structure rumbled with the hit but the strong built of thee tower held. Raziel got up to his feet and called to Knight, "Deploy our sleeper Zoids and calm all students inside and out of their Zoids.
Knight nodded, "Wait what are you going to do?"
Raziel smiled slyly to Knight, "Take down the Sworder of course."
"You idiot that's a flying Zoid!" Raziel kept running without looking back. Knight sighed, "That idiot, I better open the garage for the Blade Liger."
Raziel was light on his feet as he bounded down a few more steps. He ran past then panicking students and teachers who were running to the shelters made for just an attack. From the other side of the Academy, Raziel could hear the sleeper Zoids struggling against each other. Raziel made it past the entrance gates running over the rough terrain some to get Storm Sworder's attention. The pilot obviously noticed as he flew down after Raziel.
As soon as Raziel found a good place to stand he skidded to a stop and turned around to face his attacker. The pilot of the Storm Sworder hesitated and stopped in mid flight.
"Ah, Raziel of the Academy. I was sent here by the League to announce that this is the end. We have declared war on Zi. Your pitiful Academy is in the way."
Raziel wasn't sure if this was a simple taunt about war being declared, but he would not let this cloud his mind, "I see. Well then why don't you kill me?"
"Don't think I won't"
"We'll see. Come now, let's get it over with then."
Raziel stood there with his arms outstretched as the Storm Sworder circled around for an attack. This pilot was obviously inexperience, which may make for an easier battle. Raziel watched as the Storm Sworder came into targeting distance. With a small hesitation the Storm Sworder blades extended out as it made a dive for him.
"Hmm. . .Didn't expect the blades. I guess he thought I'd try and dodge the missiles. No matter."
Raziel smirked since he knew the pilot could see him now. The Storm Sworder pilot looked at his grin with a questionable look, "What's with his look."
"Blade Attack!"
The Blade Liger leaped just as the Storm Sworder neared with its own blades extended. With a lightly flash attack the Storm Swords blades were sliced in an instant. The pilot however manage to make a quick reverse thrust to avoid the full blow of the Blade Liger. The Storm Sworder flew out of the Liger's reach as it prepare for its next assault.
Raziel called the Blade Liger over, "Nice job partner. Now, let's show him what we can do. Even if he can fly, he's no match for us, right?"
The Blade Liger roared as it opened the cockpit. Raziel leaped right inside and took complete control of the Liger. He watched as the Storm Sworder began to shoot as many missiles as it could. Raziel pulled down on his controls to activate the shield, which held up against the attacks.
"Nice job buddy. Use the energy from your blades to power the shield he's not going to let us get a clean shot anyways."
**Attack the Blade Liger now!** The thought rang in Raziel head as he realized the Storm Sworder was just a distraction. He turned his head to see a Genosaurer fire it's charge particle beam at him. With a loud explosion Raziel was out of sight. The Storm Sworder's pilot dove lower to see a bit better, "Well do you see if I got him?" The voice said over his speakers, "No not yet," He replied. An explosion from the side of the Academy erupted as a White Command Wolf burst through with two boys in its mouth. The Storm Sworder pilot's head turned toward the explosion, but with the distraction it gave Raziel the chance he needed as he burst through the dirt and debris with his blades out. With a smooth cut, the Blade Liger sliced the Storm Sworder right in half. Raziel sighed, "That was to close."
Chapter 6: Raziel and The Blade Liger
((I'm using these ** to indicate thoughts from now on. Just so you all know (. Also this isn't edited much, but I wanted to get it up before Chirsmas))
**Raziel.you were the leader of the Academy. With your calm exterior it seemed like nothing ever bothered you. No one really did know what you thought or what you would do next. Maybe that's what makes you so great. . .no maybe it isn't. You were known as the blade angel. Piloting the Liger with such grace and speed, it was like you could fly. Your past remains a mystery to us all, though I feel we have something in common. Maybe, you'll find your courage to tell me.**
Raziel watched as people began to crowd him. Many were curious to the new Zoid pilot he brought. Sky had slept most of the way giving Raziel some time to explain the situation to the other commanders at the Academy. Raziel guessed word spreads fast of a new pilot coming. The Academy itself limited it's choices in picking a pilot and picking one out of the blue was unusual. Raziel knew Sky was still tired from his battles and the nap wasn't enough for him. He manage to go a cut the crowd off people they came any closer. Raziel knew his impact on the Academy and wielded great authority. The crowd managed to squeeze a few questions out of Raziel, but they soon went back to their jobs once Raziel had clued them in some.
Kane was already speaking with Sky whom was in the cockpit still. Raziel figured they wanted to catch up on things and he stepped forward to the two young pilots, "How about you show him around Kane? I'll go register him while you boys go explore."
The two smiled with excitement and Raziel watched them run off. A light smile creased Raziel face as he watched. His white hair brushed against his hair lightly as he felt a light rush of air. Raziel's expression soon changed as he pivoted around towards one of the towers of the Academy. Raziel was the fonder, but of course there were other people to run the entire facility. Some did not agree with him taking on Sky since it showed that he favored people. Raziel really didn't care what others thought, but he did have to keep it in mind sometimes. Raziel walked up the smooth stone steps and through the large doorway where the others were waiting for him.
"Ah, Raziel you have returned. I assume you are ready to speak about the boy then."
Raziel nodded as all eyes were turned to him. He took his seat at the end of the large table before him. The room was large, covered in red velvet with a large window over looking the Academy. Raziel found that this room was used less, since only major issues were used here. The old timers didn't like using stairs and found it coming to the tower was much too difficult. Raziel though was still on the young side and hardly minded.
"I must express that I do not find a reason to even be having this meeting. The boy is qualified to be here."
"It's not that he isn't qualified, it's how you didn't follow procedure. After he is accepted the board needs to review. . ."
Raziel slammed his hand against the table, "I also know for a fact you wouldn't review his case because he an orphaned."
"What gives you that idea, Raziel?"
Raziel stood up, looking out through the window, "Do not try to humor me."
"Raziel I know of your past history and frankly it does not intimidate me."
Raziel looked over his shoulder for a moment before turning completely around, "You think I use my abilities to intimidate. I hardly would wield my power out of my own interest. You confuse me with the people of League X. With that said, to settle this dispute how about we have Sky under my complete watch. He won't be considered part of the Academy yet; he'll be under a test run. Sound fair enough?"
"I suppose we'll come to this compromise then. Watch over the boy well."
Raziel bowed his head in respect as he left out of the door. Standing at the bottom of the steps was a tall, broad man with thick dark hair. His arms were crossed over his chest as he leaned against the wall. Raziel raised an eyebrow to him as he stepped down, "What are you doing here?"
"Can't a guy so hi to his best friend?"
"I suppose so, though I'm guessing you just want to be the first to know what happened in there. Am I right, Knight?"
"Aw, you have to give my more credit then that, but sure lay it on me."
"The boy is under my watch for now."
"That's all you could get them to let you do."
"I'm afraid so. Such talent is being held back, I hardly agree with this choice but I could have kept arguing with them which would led to no where."
Knight chuckled lightly as he slapped the back of Raziel back, "Ha, to think a young buck like you bowing his antlers to the enemy."
"Please don't remind me."
"Raziel you were the lead commander during the War for Zodians. You protected your kind. . ."
Raziel covered Knight's mouth, "Let's not speak that out loud. Many people would still kill a Zodian to extract its powers. In an age where technology is more advance, one finds there's more enemies then before. Plus I'm not full, only part."
Knight pushed his hand away, "You have the skills still."
"Yet I don't use them," Raziel said as he walked on.
"So is the boy one?"
Raziel stopped dead in his tracks, "What did you say?"
"Raziel, I knew you since we were kids. You don't think I know what goes on in that head of yours."
"It's a hunch is all. After the War many Zodians were wiped out. I knew our race wouldn't last long, but I still hold hope for others. When I saw that boy and his friends I saw a glimpse of what I was."
"That is why you're risking your reputation for?"
Raziel nodded his head slowly as he looked at the picture on the wall, "Is it me or is something vibrating a lot?"
Knight ran up a few stairs to look out the small window, "Its. . . its. . .an army!"
Raziel ran outside of the to look down what was before him. There was an army of sleeper Zoids heading towards them. From the sky swept a Dark Storm Sworder, dropping its bombs down on the Academy. Raziel ducked for cover as one of the missiles hit the bottom of the tower. The structure rumbled with the hit but the strong built of thee tower held. Raziel got up to his feet and called to Knight, "Deploy our sleeper Zoids and calm all students inside and out of their Zoids.
Knight nodded, "Wait what are you going to do?"
Raziel smiled slyly to Knight, "Take down the Sworder of course."
"You idiot that's a flying Zoid!" Raziel kept running without looking back. Knight sighed, "That idiot, I better open the garage for the Blade Liger."
Raziel was light on his feet as he bounded down a few more steps. He ran past then panicking students and teachers who were running to the shelters made for just an attack. From the other side of the Academy, Raziel could hear the sleeper Zoids struggling against each other. Raziel made it past the entrance gates running over the rough terrain some to get Storm Sworder's attention. The pilot obviously noticed as he flew down after Raziel.
As soon as Raziel found a good place to stand he skidded to a stop and turned around to face his attacker. The pilot of the Storm Sworder hesitated and stopped in mid flight.
"Ah, Raziel of the Academy. I was sent here by the League to announce that this is the end. We have declared war on Zi. Your pitiful Academy is in the way."
Raziel wasn't sure if this was a simple taunt about war being declared, but he would not let this cloud his mind, "I see. Well then why don't you kill me?"
"Don't think I won't"
"We'll see. Come now, let's get it over with then."
Raziel stood there with his arms outstretched as the Storm Sworder circled around for an attack. This pilot was obviously inexperience, which may make for an easier battle. Raziel watched as the Storm Sworder came into targeting distance. With a small hesitation the Storm Sworder blades extended out as it made a dive for him.
"Hmm. . .Didn't expect the blades. I guess he thought I'd try and dodge the missiles. No matter."
Raziel smirked since he knew the pilot could see him now. The Storm Sworder pilot looked at his grin with a questionable look, "What's with his look."
"Blade Attack!"
The Blade Liger leaped just as the Storm Sworder neared with its own blades extended. With a lightly flash attack the Storm Swords blades were sliced in an instant. The pilot however manage to make a quick reverse thrust to avoid the full blow of the Blade Liger. The Storm Sworder flew out of the Liger's reach as it prepare for its next assault.
Raziel called the Blade Liger over, "Nice job partner. Now, let's show him what we can do. Even if he can fly, he's no match for us, right?"
The Blade Liger roared as it opened the cockpit. Raziel leaped right inside and took complete control of the Liger. He watched as the Storm Sworder began to shoot as many missiles as it could. Raziel pulled down on his controls to activate the shield, which held up against the attacks.
"Nice job buddy. Use the energy from your blades to power the shield he's not going to let us get a clean shot anyways."
**Attack the Blade Liger now!** The thought rang in Raziel head as he realized the Storm Sworder was just a distraction. He turned his head to see a Genosaurer fire it's charge particle beam at him. With a loud explosion Raziel was out of sight. The Storm Sworder's pilot dove lower to see a bit better, "Well do you see if I got him?" The voice said over his speakers, "No not yet," He replied. An explosion from the side of the Academy erupted as a White Command Wolf burst through with two boys in its mouth. The Storm Sworder pilot's head turned toward the explosion, but with the distraction it gave Raziel the chance he needed as he burst through the dirt and debris with his blades out. With a smooth cut, the Blade Liger sliced the Storm Sworder right in half. Raziel sighed, "That was to close."