New World, New Age, New War.....
Chapter 3 : New World....
Brought to you by Max Knight.
Disclaimer: Every Character, Scene, lines are not mine if you find them familiar. The rest are all the shared ideas of me, Daniel de los Santos and Wolfen Man Unleashed.
Author's Note : Be warned that this will be a crossover with Ranma 1/2, Alien Vs Predator, Starcraft and SI. Much foul language will be seen and there will be blood and gore here. Heh, I never read a Starcraft fic without any bloodshed....yet.
"Speech"
#Thoughts#
/Telepathy/
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After cleaning the counter that Ranma and Ryoga messed up. The guys made the intros. The bandana-clad boy was known as Hibiki 'Lost Boy' Ryoga and the other guy with the BDU suit was Kumon 'Kaiser' Ryu. They are Siege Tank pilots and were on Ranma's company before he arrived on Chouser IV. It was clearly seen that they had some issue going on between Ranma and Ryoga.
" He ran out on our battle !! " Said Ryoga as he wiped his hands on a towel.
" I waited for three days !! " yelled Ranma.
" Well you should wait for one more day you coward !! "
" Hey, I'm not the one that could get lost in a bathroom, or even in his own bed room. "
" You idiot, you think I was having fun all that time ? Do you know the feeling or getting lost and not knowing where you are ? Every turn gets you into another place and I swear that I could see some Zerg walking beside me, and a Protoss was practicing his Psi-blades while I ran towards our destination. "
" That was just a few blocks South from your house. You moron. " said Ranma.
" HOW DARE YOU !! DIEEE RANMA !! " Ryoga charged again with his fist, aiming for Ranma's head. It seems that he could aim perfectly as his fist meet with Ranma's cheek, which sent him crashing through the chairs.
Max and Daniel wanted to help but Akane stopped them.
" Let me handle it..." then she took out her pistol and gave out two shots at the ceiling. That calmed the two fighters down and they apologized.
" Right, now clean this up. My father has me in charge of a squad and I've got my eyes on you." said Akane smugly.
Ukyo and Ranko made the Japanese red eye at her and Max has horror written all over his face.
# I feel bad for the ones under her command…#
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Somewhere on the far end of Chouser IV...
Sarah Kerrigan was pacing through and fro in her Hive as she replayed the last battle. The Protoss and Terran rabble had defeated the Overmind, but she had made good use to fool Raynor and the Protoss Artanis. Now the only thing left is to find more minerals and Gas for her newly born brood. She found out about the new DNA type on a new planet that is located near the border of Chouser II.....the fourth planet, Chouser IV was very rich in minerals or so since her Cerebrate told her.
" Send out my personal brood. I'm going there myself." ordered the Queen of Blades and went in an Overlord. She was preparing to create a new base at the Planet Chouser IV and surprise the Protoss and Terrans on Shakuras and Korhal...oh and she mustn't forget Raynor.
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Deep in a cave somewhere a few 100 miles of the new Zerg base a giant being woke up and gave out a chilling screech out to it's children. Not much longer, thousands and thousands of smaller creatures appeared around it screeching and growling as drool flow freely out of their mouth. These new being have no eyes, have razor sharp teeth as a long pointed tail waving behind them. Their claws allowed them to dig deep on the walls and enable them to cling on the walls.
( Here I shall use my Alien Translator to make understanding their dialogue easier.)
" My children...another has come. Another Queen has arrived on this world and is spreading rapidly towards us, there are two Options for us...One is to destroy them and drive them away while the second is to ally with them. " said the Giant Queen Alien.
Another growl replied from a corner. It was another queen but a few times smaller. " My Queen, we are nearing the time of the hunt, although we have won the previous war with the green blood, we have also suffered great losses because of their weapons."
Then another queen replied " Yes, and because of that, three Green Bloods destroyed one of us, what will happen if they sent more ? "
The last Queen also replied " I sense that soft meats are here too. They have brought many of their numbers with various weapons I haven't seen. Some of them even emit strange energy from their mind and body. I also sense the unnerving of the new Queen...we should offer our alliance to her and form a swarm to defeat these soft meat and kill all the green Bloods that will arrive in a few weeks time."
The Giant Queen thought for a moment and let out another screech " I agree, we shall seek the alliance with this new Queen, but I must know if she is worthy, I want one of you to make a skirmish to her brood, attack her and we shall see if she is worthy."
The second Queen walked up and growled, " I shall go then since my lair is nearer..."
" Very well. Go with your family. "
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In Space a few hundred human light-years away....
A strange ship dashed through the massive meteors like it was merely sand and hummed as it glows. In the giant ship, five figures stood in front one larger figure with a robe on it and bowed. These humanoid creatures wore a mask and had long dreadlocks falling freely at the back of their head. They had yellow scaly skin and also body armor with netted clothing.
(Once again, Alien translator activates.)
The larger figure spoke to them in a weird clicking voice " My comrades, it is near the season of the Hunt, we have lost three recruits on this planet that is said to have a large number of Hardmeat, I won't tolerate any losses again. I shall send four of you and your clan to rid the planet of the Queen. "
A figure replied, " Yes leader, but a queen could not have bared such vast numbers of Hardmeat, I suspect that there are more than one queen."
The other nodded and agreed, " Yes, shall we call for more of our brethren? "
The larger figure clicked angrily " We shall not show our cowardice. I shall have you executed for even making that suggestion. We are enough to handle them, we have the latest weapons in storage and you are given permission to use them to teach our recruits. Now rest for our journey will end shortly. "
The other figures bowed and left.
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Somewhere unknown....
Jim Raynor was unhappy, the UED forces were completely gone and that bastard Mengsk was back on his planet. Although Kerrigan was defeated, she was also back on Char. The Protoss had started rebuilding their home on Shakuras and he has nowhere to go. His rebel group was getting smaller from the battle and he was also feeling tired of all this. Artanis has gone back and Zeratul was nowhere to be seen.
A private came to him and reported " Sir, we have all the counts like you wanted."
Raynor took the disc and read the population of his group. He sighed this was not good. He had lost half of his forces. Only 10,000 marines and Firebats, 200 tanks, 150 Vultures, 10 Wraiths, 4 Science Vessels, 30 Dropships, 30 SCVs and 10 Battle Cruisers were under his command. With the new recruits from smaller backwater planets and rebel alliances he had added 10,000 marines and other military personal but that wasn't enough if he is to get his revenge on the fucking Emperor.
Then he remembered about his supplies, they were running low on them. His scientists had told him about the large blue Planet only known as Chouser IV to have vast supplies of Minerals and Gas, and the fact that it has shown no activities of Zerg there was a good bonus. Maybe he could rebuild his command center and gather enough troops to take down Mengsk ?
He smiled and gave out his orders to the pack and move to the planet Chouser IV.
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On Chouser IV....
No one knew about the defeat of the UED Expeditionary Fleet and only assume that the main troops are busy with the Zerg. Although they had not yet made any contact with Admiral DuGalle, they still kept building a powerful and well-defended base. It is a good thing to impress your supreme commander after all.
Major General Walker made a full out order to scout for any more minerals other than the large mining field located a few miles from the base. He had also taken hold of the three large mineral deposits and gas deposits, but it's safer to get more in storage when the main army arrives so he sent out four other Commanding Offers with enough troops to scout for resources and any sign of hostile creatures, in other words, Zerg.
" Arashi, take your Regiment and station out at the South Side, we detected a large deposit of Minerals there. Anikin, take the Wraiths and Battle Cruisers plus a couple of Dropships to the West Side and make a small blockade, inform me of anything unusual or is considered a threat to us. We don't want some unwanted visitors. Charlie, take point and secure the East side with our Tanks and the new batch of Vultures, some minerals and Gas are there that we can't afford to loose. Anymore questions ? Good. Now the next thing we had on the list is the new weapon our boys at the Labs came up for us. The usage of Photon Rifles. We have a new shipment of them in the next two days and we will give the standard issues to the Ghosts. "
" Pardon me Major General, " said a man on the left. He was a tall man with brown hair, oh and he also has an Ocular Implant on his right eye. Obviously a former Ghost or a veteran of War.
The Commander paused and waited for the question.
" Are you sure that we have enough time for the Ghost to be familiar with the weapons in such short time ? " continued the man
" I'm sure that our troop will be fitted for battle even if we were engaging the enemy right now. I have full confidence the Personals of this Regiment and will trust them with my life, I hope you will too Charlie." answered Walker.
" Even if you don't know them personally? " asked Arashi.
" Yes, they are the best from the various Bases in space and from our own homeland, the Earth. "
One man was quiet through out the whole meeting and Walker noticed this, he turned to the young Colonel and smiled at him " Something on your mind Colonel Anikin ? "
The young blonde shook his head and replied " What if there are Zerg sir ? Are we to engage them or just stand guard ? And if there are any Protoss or other hostile beings living here, what are we to do with them ? Have you confirmed that there are no other aboriginals here on Chouser IV ? "
The whole room was quiet after the questions of young Anikin. Walker composed himself and answered, " We can't give you the full details of the last few questions for I am also curious about it. As for the Zerg or Protoss, I want you all to inform me about any activities about them, do not engage them unless provoked. You have permission to attack the Zerg if you are attacked by them but in the mean time, try to stay out of the way from the main Lair if you are out-numbered."
Charlie raised his head and asked " Are we permitted to use Nukes on them ? "
The Major chuckled " Yes, we have enough Nukes to destroy a Lair and a whole lot more if we combined all the Nukes from the Main base. "
Anikin and the others asked about the reinforcements that are coming and were pleased to know that the Main Army will be here for another two weeks despite the static they received every time they try to make contact with Admiral DuGalle.
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The New C-22A 'Panic' Photon Rifle Add-On with Lock Down System and Frag Grenade Launcher installed is served as a Standard issue weapon for all Ghosts. It can be switched to three modes, Automatic , Semi Automatic or Snipe Mode. The ammo used is a special blend of Depleted Uranium Shells, compressed to the clips on the Ghost's utility belt. It can also be charged with the Photon Transformers on the barrels. The user can insert Frag Grenades on the sides of the riffle for a swarm of Zergling attack or a Rampaging Ultralisk. The bullets can be switched to Ap or Ep, which means Armor Piercing or Explosive Piercing. With the pump action handle, the Ghost can unleash eight bullets per shot for high damage but at a shorter range. The Snipe Mode allows the Ghost with Ocular Implants to increase their sight from 500 meters to 800 meters. In the hands of an Elite Ghost, the C-22A is considered the Ultimate Weapon for the Ghost Unit.
Max and Daniel could be seen admiring the Rifle after the drilling on how it works from the Ghost instructor Hatake Kakashi. The two mastered the usage of the weapon in no time at all, Kakashi even suggested that they enlist themselves in his team of Espionage and Assassination Team, in short, EAT. Unfortunately the two declined the offer and continued with their old unofficial group, the Ultimate Wrecking Crew, besides, the original name is way cooler.
They were put on Arashi's list along with Captain Saffron's Company of 175 Firebats and two other Companies of Marines commanded by Captains Junko Zane and Edison Trent. Vulture Riders and some Wraiths would follow them. The Dropships include 20 SCVs and was accompanied by two Science Vessels. Unfortunately Ranma could not be in the same Regiment as Akane....
Peter and Ranko were on Colonel Anikin's list. Followed by twenty Battle cruisers, over 100 Wraiths and Valkyries plus an escort of Science Vessels.
Ryoga and Kumon were in Colonel Charlie's list. They served as a Primary defense team for the main base as 300 Tanks and Vulture Riders laid mines and Tanks went into Siege mode at the Border of the East side. Akane was in charge of the twenty Marines that served as guards at the bunkers and at key points incase the enemy gets too close to the Tanks.
Though the UWC is separated, they still keep contact with each other through E-mails and such.
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Back in Space.....
The huge ship materialized itself and launched 40 pods down to Chouser IV. The pods contained the various warriors of the proud alien race known as the Yautja and their Clan leaders. Each Clan consists of six strong and mature Yautja fighters and three young recruits including their leader. They are outfitted differently according to rank and favoritisms in their weapons.
The pods landed neatly on the South side, a few hundred miles away from the place where Arashi and his Regiment are meant to make camp. As the pods land, a small crater was formed by the impact and a large dust cloud covered the landscape.
With a hissing sound, the hatch opened to reveal the Predators and their strange clicking sound created by their mandibles hidden by the individual mask they wore. Four large Yautja walked out followed by their own clans and awaited for the order by their supreme one in space.
A Clan leader opened his computer link and the face of the Supreme One appeared.
" From now on, the Hunt begins. We will be here to get you after one Ooman ( Human ) year and expect you to rid this planet of the Queen Hardmeat ( Aliens or Xenomorph ) and it's underlings. If you are in any danger, you know what to do. I'm placing Hab'u in charge of this operation. Lead them well. " Then the image disappeared.
A Clan leader placed his hand on Hab'u's shoulder and nodded " What is your orders....Prince Hab'u ? "
The Prince replied " From now onwards, I am to be treated not as a Prince of the Royal Family but as a Clan member, a Clan leader of this operation. I am now placing Shess'ou as the Second in command while in my absence. "
The Clan leader known as Shess'ou bowed at the Price " I shall do my best to fulfill your wishes my Prince."
The other two Clan leaders nodded at that.
" The rest of you shall remain the leaders of your respected clan. May the Hunt begin as my Father the Supreme One commanded, happy hunting. "
They gave out a loud roar and cloaked. Their clan members followed them and the Hunt was on for the biggest prey they would ever dreamed.
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Kerrigan woke up with a start as her Cerebrate called for her. She started to sense the urgent ness in it as she traveled through her resting chambers to the war room. As she entered the Lair, she received the transmission from her Cerebrate.
" My Queen, our overlords have detected a swarm of unknown species heading towards my Hive, we sensed their presents and it is hostile. Shall we attack first or shall we defend? These new species showed great cooperation between them."
" That means they are pack hunters. How many are they in numbers ? " Asked Kerrigan as she felt uneasy about the whole situation.
" We detected over 50 small ones and 10 bigger ones. All heading straight towards the main entrance to our base. The Sunken Colony and the burrowed Lurkers could hold them off for a while but their numbers are high. We also don't know of their full strength and abilities." replied the Cerebrate.
" They must be the locals...Cerebrate engage them after the first line of attack. I will be there with more of my Brood shortly. " then she was off to her private Overlord.
The Cerebrate made his commands known to his Brood and call out all the Zerglings and Hydralisk he had in his disposal to prepare for the enemy units approaching. Five Ultralisk and over twenty Mutalisks positioned themselves at the main entrance; they would be the first to engage the enemy once they passed the Sunken colonies.
The Queen Xenomorph would have smirked when she sensed the way the enemy unit moved and positioned themselves. She let out a screech and her minions attacked with their own cries of war. The first battle has begun.
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Max took his new C-22A and went in the drop ship along with Daniel. They were expected to arrive at their destination in one hour.
" So Dan, what do you think we'll meet here on Chouser IV ? " started Max.
" Don't call me that. "
" Um..."
" It reminds me of a certain someone. "
" Okay."
" As for your question, I hope we meet them soon. I lust for their death. "
" Hmm...Something bad happened huh ? " asked Max.
" You think ? "
Max paused then continued, " I too hope that we could end this War. The Zerg took many friends and they shall pay."
" Ahh...well, let's hope we won't loose any more friends then." mused Daniel, and showed Max one of his rare smiles. The ones that he shows only in the presence of his trusted friends, and he doesn't have many on his missions.
" Yeah, I hope Ukyo would be safe but knowing her, she would jump at any Zerg if she had the chance." he sighed, " Hey, when are you getting someone of your own? I mean, Ranma and Akane are a pair, Peter and Ranko seems...um...quite a pair." then he blushed " Me and Ukyo started to get along....when are you ? "
The one known as the Black Saint chuckled, it was a dry laugh filled with humor, but the emptiness could be felt. " I...think it's not the time for me to find a loved one. I might get one in the future but this is not the time."
" You should when you have the chance you know."
" It will distract me from my battles." said Daniel.
" But it also gives you strength when you know that you're fighting for them." replied Max.
" Yeah....such as I am now, I fight to protect you and myself..."
" What about Peter ? " joked Max but deep inside he felt warm and happy.
" Heh, that guy could careless with that woman on his brain. One day you shall learn to live on your own Max. " then Daniel ruffed the hair on Max's head.
" I've grown you know. " said Max.
" I know, but until I said so, you are still considered in-experienced and lacking the skills in combat."
" Hey, I killed as much Zerg as the next Ghost and survived. "
" I AM the Next Ghost and you don't even come close to half of my killings. "
The two went on telling each other the missions they went one. Each time Max said a successful mission, Daniel would top it off with his Solos and other assassinations.
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Sector 19....
" This is Air Wolf calling all Wraiths under my wing. Wolf Team come in. "
" Wolf one, ready. "
" Wolf two, awaiting orders. "
" Wolf three, I'm ready sir. "
" Wolf four, what's up ? "
" Wolf five, all systems green. "
" Wolf six, I'm all ears sir."
At that Peter switched it to a private channel. " How many Zergs do you guys think will be there waiting to tear our guts out ? "
" As much as I like to hear this from you sir, this is creeping me out. " said Wolf six.
" Heh, as long as Peter is our leader, I don't care if we take on a horde of Devourers. " mused Wolf Two.
Everyone cheered. " So sir, how are things going with Ranko ? " asked Wolf Three.
" I heard that you almost had her. " came the reply from Wolf One, which is Mousse, Peter's right wing.
" Ah....same old same old. The chick just needs a little pushing." said Peter.
" Well, no matter what, we'll be here when you need some patting on the head. " said someone and they all laughed.
" Sheeyit dawg, that's gay talk." they burst out laughing again until they started to receive another beep on their radar.
" This is Commander Anikin to all Ships. We are arriving our destination in T-minus 15 and then we shall commence Operation Blockade without any delay. Beware of the wild life on the surface and keep your long-range scanners on at all times. Expect the enemy at every second. Good day to you all and good luck. "
" Well, you heard the man. Let's hope the Zerg are as stupid as they always are. Peter out." said Peter.
" Aye aye Sir. AAAHHWWWWWWWOOOOOOLLL!! " The Wolf Team made howling sounds and went on their journey.
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Ryoga and Kumon were sent to the border with six other Tanks and they stationed themselves near the cliffs. The trees were tall and wide and the air smells like ...pine?
" Hey, this smells like home. " said Ryoga.
" Yeah, and the looks of it, this reminds me of the Amazons." said Kumon.
" Um...the Amazon ? You've been there ? How was it ? " asked Ryoga.
" Geez, I thought you went there before in your younger days, but if you had to ask. It's something like this only it's filled with insects and snakes. Oh and monkeys...and other strange plants. "
" Oh...you mean the one with the huge water falls and the dense forest? "
" Yeah. That's it. "
" I always thought I was in the park of my district. No wonder I found no one there. "
" .......um...yeah.."
Akane sat in the bunkers with her squad. Her thoughts drifted back to her days with Ranma. Somehow she felt that this was going to be the last time she saw him. She tightened her hold on the locket Ranma gave her, it was a gift when Ranma found out about her mission. She opened it and there lies the picture of Ranma with his famous smile....
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Back at the battle... ( I'm sure you guys are waiting for this.)
The first spike from the Sunken Colony pierced the charging Alien and the screech warned the others about the traps the Zerg units has installed for them. The acid blood oozed out and burned through the ground and the spikes of the Sunken Colony.
The Xenomorphs swarmed the structures and destroyed it in no time with their razor sharp teeth and claws. It seems that they like the taste of Zerg. The Hydralisks spat the acid spikes at the attacking horde but soon found out that it was nearly useless as the acid bounced off the hard Acid Proof head plating of the Xenomorphs. Unless it was spat at close range, the spikes were unable to pierce through the thick hide of the Pretorians and the once fearsome Hydras where killed as the much larger Pretorians bit off their heads spraying blood and gore everywhere.
The Ultralisk charged but was overwhelmed by the speed and the constant mauling of the battle lusting Xenomorphs. A Lurker's spike was sliced off by a huge Pretorian and was forced to move away as the alien dug the Zerg out from underground. The only thing that kept the Aliens at bay are the air born Mutalisks and even they are hard pressed against the strong leg muscles of the Aliens as they leapt high and gutted them with their tails and claws.
A band of Aliens climbed a small hill and leaped from it to the top of an Overlord and from there, leaped towards a Mutalisk. That is when all hell broke loose again as the alien stabbed the head of the Mutalisk with it's sharp tail end and smashed the brains of the air bourn unit.
The larger Pretorian though unable to lead at such height, tore the Zerg base apart with it's super strong strength and gave out a large screech of victory as a Hydralisk Den was destroyed and sprayed bits and pieces of flesh around. The chunk of the Zerg base was still lingering in the mouth of the Aliens as the Zerglings attacked. They were absolutely no match for them.
The Xenomorphs were bigger, faster and more talented in swarmed battles. It was luck that a Queen was coming and started to spit out broodlings amongst the Aliens. The Hydralisks fought bravely against the aliens but were soon smashed by a single swing of the Pretorian's claws.
It was truly a bad sight, even for the Zerg, playing with the intestines of one's prey was unheard of....even when the battle is still in progress.
Finally, the sight of a Nydus Canal appeared at the far end of the battlefield and a new swarm of Zerg appeared. Two more canals appeared from the purple creep and a new army of Hydralisks and Ultralisks came charging at the confused Xenomorphs.
Inside the Queen's lair. An alien appeared before it and told the new turn of events. That made the Queen screech out for more troops.
The battle rages on as the Queen of Blades herself came out from her Overlord.
" What the hell is this ??? " she yelled as she sliced an Alien that came from behind with her claws. No one answered her of course.
The former Ghost attacked the Xenomorphs with rage, how dare they attack her brood ? How dare these creatures kill a full-grown Hydralisk with one single swipe ? Time to pull out the heavy guns.
A Nydus Canal appeared beside her, it was from her own base. The base that grew the best of the brood. Hunter Killers came charging into the battlefield. Their sharp claws and stronger spitting spikes killed aliens after aliens and even the larger Pretorians was soon filled with holes from the combined attack of five Killers.
" Those who oppose the swarm shall die !! " she yelled and her broods fought with gusto at the appearance of their Queen.
The Xenomorphs started to retreat when the ear piercing sound of their Queen rang through the land. Even Karrigan was shaken from it's call.
What she saw would stay in her mind forever as the large form of the Xeno Queen appeared underground. It was even larger than an Ultralisk and was nearly two stories high. With it's long tail swayed behind it and the seemingly bigger army behind her gave out a very bone chilling view to anyone....even the Queen of blades herself.
Kerrigan gritted her teeth in anger " Is this it ? You don't want my presence here ? " She said that out in our frustration and was surprised when she received a reply in her brain.
/ Yes and no./
Kerrigan growled in anger and confusion / What is your motive then ? What are you ? /
/ You are in no position to ask questions young Queen but I shall grant you your answer. We are the Xenomorph. /
/ Xenomorph ? /
/ Yes, and what are you and your race ? / asked the Queen.
/ We are the Zerg and the future ruler of the Universe./ answered Kerrigan proudly.
/ Ruler ? Bwahahah, you amuse me young Queen.../
/ How dare you...I shall fight you with all my brood if that's what it takes to destroy you. /
The Queen went from laughing to seriousness / Do not mock me young Queen. There are more of us than you imagine..../
/ And there is a whole planet of my Brood./
/ If we are to battle...you will fail. The battle today proved it./
Kerrigan was quiet, it was true and frustrating. Even if the whole army on Char came....they would not be here in time. Finally she asked /What do you propose then ?/
/ I propose a treaty amongst us./ replied the Queen.
Kerrigan was shocked again. This was not good ...for her to be shocked by another being twice in a day was a bad sign. The only person able to do that to her despite her Psychic powers is Raynor...and how much she hates him for that.
/ Why a truce? / Asked Kerrigan.
/ There are many of us but our enemies are the same I assume....The Humans, if that's what you call them, are a threat to us with their weaponry./
# Terrans ? Here ? Hmm....I should have detected them...#
/ And the time of the Hunt is near.../ continued the Queen.
/ Hunt ? What Hunt ? / Asked Kerrigan, she was again confused. If these...Xenomorphs could defeat her brood like so easily, what are the Terrans to be afraid of ?
The Neo Queen told Kerrigan about the Xenomorphs and asked her to follow the Aliens to the Lair to the Head Queen of the Aliens. Kerrigan agreed but with her army of 100 Hunter Killers and Devourers of course.
The meeting ended and Kerrigan was shocked for the third time that day after she saw the even large form of the Head Queen. She was given three days to give her reply and was sent back to her base unharmed.
Thus ends the first battle on Chouser IV.
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The screech of the Neo Queen Xenomorph alerted the great hearings of the Yautjas. Clan leader Yug'oh raised his head and roared to the skies, calling fourth his clan. He waited for ten minutes and nine other Predators decloaked in front of him.
" What is it Yug'oh ? " asked a younger clan member.
" I heard the sound of a Queen. I suspected it as a call for retreat or halt. It must be fighting something..." said Yug'oh.
" Maybe it was fighting the Oomans." said a larger Yautja with his spear by his side.
" It could be the Oomans. We detected a large number of them not far from here and it seems that they are heading this way too..." said another one, this one looks paler compared to the others and the dreadlocks ( The hair ) were longer and thinner. Clearly a female Yautja by the way she stood a head shorter than the rest.
Yug'oh listened quietly as the rest of the clan members voice out their thoughts. Finally he suggested that they inform the Prince about the situation. His clan agreed and they started to search for their Prince.
Mean while...
Prince Hab'u and his clan were in a battle with a small band of Aliens. He took out his spear and pierced one Alien who was creeping from behind him and let out a victorious roar. Lim'e aimed his Plasma Canon and blasted two Xenomorphs to chunks and ducked as one leaped pass his head. The Alien didn't have time to react as a flying disc sliced it's head in half. The Acid Proof Razor Disc was caught by a hand, which belonged to Min't.
At another part of the battle, a female Yautja took out her spear gun and made satays out of two charging Xenomorphs. Beside her, the new additions of Yautja warriors fought bravely against the Aliens with their net guns, plasma Casters and spears. Some threw the same flying disc at the Aliens and scored the hit with high accuracy. Suddenly, a large Pretorian came out from behind a young Yautja who just speared a Xenomorph with his spear gun. The Yuatja was too engrossed in his battle that he didn't notice the large Alien until he felt the hissing from it from behind. It seems that this was going to be the last battle the young warrior is getting.
A loud roar from the high trees distracted the Pretorian from killing the young Yautja. The Alien lifted his head to search for the source of the roar and found it. The Predator decloaked and let out a fearful roar that matches the one let out by the Pretorian. He leaped down with his sharp spear and splattered the brains of the large Xenomorph.
At that, the three other Aliens fled the scene; or rather they tried to flee. One has it's head sliced off by Min't while the others were killed by the Plasma canons on Prince Hab'u and the deadly spears of the female Predator Masa'la.
Soon it was time for the removal and the shredding of the Xenomorph's head to be polished. The polished heads are meant to be a form of honor and is seen as trophies of war. The spoils shows the numbers of kills of one Yautja and he will be promoted to a higher ranking in the Yautja society, that means the more trophy one Yautja has, the better weapons and respect he'll get when he arrive back in his home planet.
After a few moments, Yug'oh appeared with his clan and told Prince Hab'u about the new founding.
" Hmm...this is interesting, we shall rest for the night and head out towards the calling." said Hab'u and they did just that.
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Clan leader Dan'te and his clan was shocked when they saw what lays in front of them. Bodies of various unknown creatures lay upon them. They had angered a small scouting team of six Zerglings and was victorious in the end. These creatures were slower than the Xenomorphs and were easier to kill but the Predators never saw the Zerg before.
" We must tell his Highness about this new kind of prey immediately." said Dan'te to his clansmen and they started to hike back to camp. Little did they know that the absence of six Zerglings had notified the Overlords and so the Cerebrate released his army of Hydralisks and Zerglings to eliminate these threats...
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Arashi and his Regiment arrived at their destination. He ordered the SVCs to build a Command Center immediately and demounted from his Dropship. The Vulture riders secured the perimeter and the Marines prepared themselves from any unwanted attacks. You can't be too safe from whatever that lays out here in the wilderness.
The South Side was indeed full of minerals and two Gas Hills for refinery works. The Command Center was build within two hours with the combined work of the highly trained SCVs and the mining began. Four bunkers where build around the base in strategic locations all four sides.
Max and Daniel received orders and went with four other Ghosts to scout for any hostile creatures that may cause trouble to the Mining process. The marines were all specially selected ones from the various bases on other Terran planets and each knew their stuff. They handled the new C-15A 'Havoc' machine gun with ease and walked in a swastika formation covering their backs and were in quick position to retreat if they are needed to spread out. Daniel was in command of the small team, although he preferred to ride in his Vulture Rider but going on foot suited him as well, it gives him a better view of his enemies when they cower in fear from his attacks.
Luckily they were called back to base just as they were about to go near the Predator's territory. The Yautja leaders have planted laser triggers to spot intruders that entered their resting place. The small recon team headed back to base safely and found out that there are now more bunkers for them to stand guard. Rows and rows of Supply Depots could be seen and two barracks with a heavy factory were stationed at both sides of the Command Center.
Max saw a Nuclear Silo add-on beside the Command Center and was excited at the sight of them. He laid down his 'Panic' on the rifle holder and rested his body with Daniel. It was a short recon but the tension in the unknown plain was taxing on his senses both physically and mentally.
Ranma came in with two bags in his arms and handed them out to the ones in the bunker. As the Marines opened the bag, the familiar smell of Okonomiyaki filled the small Bunker.
" Dang, how the heck can one cook at a situation like this ? " asked a Marine then he took a bite " Holy, and it taste good too !! "
Max smiled at that, trust Ukyo to make a batch of pancakes under 15 minutes.
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Jim Raynor and his fleet entered the Eastern atmosphere of Chouser IV and a base was built in an instant. Raynor's Raiders created two strongholds, one at the top of a nearby cliff and one by the river. Once they secured themselves, the SCVs started their mining operations.
Jim sat on the new Command Center's controls and scanned the place for any living life forms and found out that there are positive Zerg activities not far from his Hillside base.
" This needs some look into, the base looks like a standard one...no sign of any Ultras though." said Jim to his second in command, Romeo Valentine.
" Hmm...you know, our boys could take them out if we strike fast. " said Romeo.
Jim gave a shook of his head " No, we must not engage the enemy...yet. We need to make this base well fortified, and then we will launch the attack on the Zerg.
" Sir, our technicians also detected a bunch of Terrans on this piece of rock, I think it's the UED."
Jim was shocked, the UED was said to be wiped out from this sector of the Universe after the Brood War.
" Are you sure ? I thought they were all gone." said Jim.
Romeo gave a nod " Yes, apparently they were sent here in advance when the War was nearly over. I suspect that they still have no knowledge of DuGalle's death. "
" Well, you know how much I hate to be a bringer of bad news....." said Raynor.
A Marine came in the meeting room and reported " Sir, we've detected a small number of Dominion forces heading this way."
Jim and Romeo cursed together at this.
" Shit, what the hell is Mengsk doing here ? " yelled Romeo.
" Maybe not Mengsk, but I think I know why." said Jim.
" I think I do too, they need minerals and expend their rule over this quadrant right ? "
" Right, and we shall be prepared for them, Soldier, how many Dominion ships are there ? " asked Jim.
The Marine took out his comlink and asked the scientists at the lab and answered, " We detected over 20 Battle Cruisers, 150 Dropships and 20 Wraiths sir."
Jim sighed, they were closely matched. The only thing that worries him was the Zerg and the other UED group on Chouser IV. Raynor ordered his troops to prepare for anything and this calls for a gathering.
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No one knew the new threat of the Xenomorphs besides the Queen of Blades and the Predators. The Terrans were large in numbers but they are divided, their goal was to gather resources and await the landing of the Main Fleet.
The Zerg base started to grow and expand it's power across the plains of Chouser IV. The Aliens awaited for the Yautja warriors and the Hunters were resting...
Things are getting hot.
TBC ...
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( Okay, finished the third chapter of this. The next chap will be filled with battles and stuff. Just wait...and drop a review !! )