Chapter 25
Bloody Mary: Horborg - alternatively: Whore-borg
Chaco and Lily: It might be the place, it might not. Who knows. And yes, happy scene always seem to lead to dark things. Heh heh heh. :p
eyriess: Nope, Horborg it is. I got the idea for the name from falcon - Falborg, wolf - Wolborg, so therefore horse - Horborg. And you can see why Panas hates the name.
Lady Snowblossom: I like Pegasus better too, but I needed a reason for the beasts name to be different to the other Biovolt beasts, so I had Panas change the name. No connection between Spencer and Ian, so don't worry. And please update I'm a Father soon. I really wanna know what happens. Oh, and Centrepiece is updated.
Mizuyah: Yeap, caught my finger in a sewing machine. Years ago though. Not even a mark left to prove it.
animeandraia: I'm playing on the irony that the answer you are searching for is always under your nose, hence the box thing. And Overture really is lacking, trust me. I've read the whole thing. Very boring.
Ramen II: Yes, it is rather confusing, isn't it. I myself wasn't expecting the Panas twist until it just hit me one day as I was writing that scene. It worked rather well, and really ties the four Ultimate bladers together.
Jay Kamiya: Panas thinks it's better too. :p
Kappy Locks: Yes, the whole point. And I'm part of the Salvation Army, and it is a religion. But I study mythology and symbolism so I'm learning other religions, including the pagan ones. Intriguing, trust me. Rather interesting.
HimekoSukie: He was made captain of the reserves partly for that reason, and partly because he is the third best blader in the Abbey after Tala and Bryan. Panas can actually beat Spencer and Ian. Can't beat Kai though.
KuronekoHikage: I actually found a Boris/Voltaire picture the other day. It was... disturbing. Fics, fine, but pictures? ((sweatdrop))
Reiven: There is actually a Pegasus in the series, but I'm not sure which blader has it. And it's not exactly a 'father' thing. I think more in terms of templates. There is no actually DNA in common between them (save Kai and Tala), only that Boris took the genetic structures and used them as guides for the next 'model'. I wish I could hear the VAs of G-Rev, but the only English ones are the ones at Destination: Beyblade. And there's a picture of Tyson holding Tala too. And pics of Ray holding Lee and vice versa. Yummy yaoi goodness. :D
The Valkyrie: Whore-borg. That's the cruel joke. And yes, one big happy family... kinda...
Cat in the web: Panas knows he's an Ultimate, and he knows Bryan knows. It's their little secret. And Horborg can be read as whore-borg, whore being a prostitute. It's rather cruel really.
lilmatchgirl007: Has not horrible things already happened? And I love mythology. Have you heard of the Hero's Journey? If so, take a look at Bryan and Tala's story in this fic...
Werewolf of Fire: It all comes down to the advancements in Biovolt's technology. When Bryan was manipulated, he had already been conceived so Boris could only manipulate what was already there. However, Tala and Kai are more like IVF babies, or test tube babies. Boris had more control over the final outcome of Tala and Kai than he did Bryan. And they're all born naturally, just that Tala and Kai weren't conceived naturally. Make any sense?
Back to the boys lost in the darkness.
Disclaimer: See first page
Bryan blinked at the sound of running feet, lifting his head and glancing to the side, spotting the sleeping form. "Panas. Fomin. Wake up, Pegasus."
Dark eyes blinked open, looking toward him. "Falcon?"
"Somethin's goin' on."
Panas frowned, listening before he shot a look to the side. "Sounds like they're panicking."
"Indeed." Bryan narrowed his eyes. "How much do you want to put on the fact that the BBA managed to track this facility down?"
"It could just be an accident in the lab. Boris was doing some weird experiment in there."
"You have a point." Bryan set his jaw. "No alarms."
"I didn't see any while I was out there, so there wouldn't be. The only alarm I saw was the fire alarm. There wasn't even a security alarm. Nothing like at the Abbey." Panas shrugged. "This place is low key. It wasn't meant to keep high security people like us."
"Not exactly true, but I agree." Bryan moved to get up only to wince as pain shot through him, Panas spotting it.
"Being lying there for too long, eh?"
"It appears that way." Bryan looked toward him. "Not that you're any better."
"Hence why I'm not even trying to move." Panas frowned. "Do you think that we mi-"
They looked up sharply as the door opened, harsh light streaming in and causing them to squint. Boris stepped into the cell, gazing down at the two boys, eyes once more lost behind those trademark red lenses.
"It would appear the BBA has managed to find us," Boris said, jaw set, "which means I will be leaving you."
Panas blinked. "You're not taking us with you?"
"Unfortunately we do not have the time nor the transportation. You will be left here. You can only hope that the BBA finds you else you will die. There is nothing that I can do for you this time." He hesitated, eyes drifting to take in Bryan as the teen glared up at him through slitted eyes. "We will meet again, young one, I can assure you. Once I establish a facility in a new untraceable location, I will send for you."
"Don't count on me coming."
Boris sniggered. "Oh, you will find that you will come, Bryan. I can assure you of that. Until then, good luck."
The light in the room halved as he closed the door, the two teens listening to his receding footsteps. They stared at the door, waiting for some form of weapon to appear to finish them off, but it soon became clear that there would be none, the two dropping to lie back against the ground once more.
"It surprises me that he left us like that," Panas said, frowning. "And he'd have the transportation. He has the chopper…"
Bryan looked up as his voice trailed away. "Pan?"
"He's leaving us behind for a reason, Bryan. He's leaving us behind because of you."
Bryan blinked. "What you on about?"
"It's obvious if you think about it." Panas looked toward him, meeting his gaze. "Bryan, we're in no condition to travel, especially not you. You had a cardiac arrest, and god knows if you've recovered from it, or if it's left any lasting effects. To take you up in the air Boris would be risking killing you, and I doubt very much he would allow that."
"So you're saying that he said he hasn't the transportation because he'd need something more grounded?"
"Exactly. If he had a car or truck or something, then maybe he'd take us. All he's got are the choppers." Panas shrugged. "The other reason I think he's leaving us is connected to the first: he doesn't know how bad you are. The reason he doesn't know your full health state is because this facility hasn't the proper equipment. However, somewhere like a hospital…"
Bryan sighed, closing his eyes. "Okay, you win. He left us because of me."
"You were the one who said that he admitted he loved you."
"Don't remind me." Bryan opened his eyes, a thoughtful expression playing over his face. "Something just occurred to me. If it really is the BBA coming, then that means…"
Panas smiled faintly. "You're going to see Tala again."
"Yeah." Bryan frowned. "Not sure if that's good or bad."
"Bryan, you've been pining for him ever since you got thrown in here with me. How could it be bad?"
"Remember, we weren't on good terms." Bryan shot a look to the side. "What if he's found someone new by now? Or what if he refuses to speak to me? Or maybe-"
"Bryan." Panas smiled faintly, nodding. "Worry about it when it happens. Right now I suggest we save our voices for when we hear footsteps out there. If you want any chance at all of getting out of here, we've got to make sure that they find us."
"True." Bryan raised an eyebrow. "And Panny."
"Yeah?"
"You really need a shave. That beard don't suit you."
"You're one to talk." Panas threw him a grin. "When we get out of here, I'm seriously going to have someone do something with your hair. Not to mention your wardrobe. Your sense of style needs some improvement, trust me. I cringe every time I see you. I don't know how Tala puts up with it-"
"Oh shut up."
Yep. They're like brothers all right. And does anyone else think Panas still has a thing for Bryan? Certainly is popular, isn't he?