Disclaimer: Unfortunately I still don't own medabots but I'm thinking of a hostile take over of Natsume. What do you think? However I do own all of my characters including Devon, Zagan, Mariah and Isis.
The Jackal's Gate Shadows and AngelsWith a screech a 747 landed at Kyoto airport and the passengers disembarked. Among them was a young man. His chocolate eyes were serious and seemed frozen in an eternal glare. His dreadlocks swayed in the cool breeze. Buttoning his leather jacket against the chill he went to the passport check booth.
"Welcome to Japan Mr. King" chirped the booth worker with a cheerful smile.
His eyes remained cold and uninviting. Taking his passport he moved swiftly through the airport, a black medabot at his side.
"Who exactly are we looking for Devon?" asked his medabot, its red visor glowing softly.
"A man named Dr. Aki. I believe he may have the answers we need."
The medabot nodded in agreement. He had heard of the famous Dr. Aki but wondered why he was given the title Inventor of Medabots. Labeling the thought as trivial he focused on the message that scrolled across his vision.
Welcome back to the land of the living old friend. My best wishes to whoever reactivated you.
"This was programmed just before I was deactivated" he thought to himself, remembering the events that led to his concealment. Before he could recall furtherhe saw another medabot moving swiftly towards him.
Acting on instinct he took a step backwards and chuckled to himself as the frantic medabot tripped and fell face first to the ground. Devon stared at the comical scene and could only sigh before cracking a slight smile.
"Are you alright Krosserdog?" called a nasally voice. Devon looked up to see a young boy with sharply spiked hair rushing towards the fallen medabot.
"I'm fine boss," replied the medabot getting to its feet.
Upon closer inspection Devon realized that it was a DOG type. A battle rifle protruded from just above each hand and two cone shaped ears sat awkwardly atop its head. Regaining his composure the boy struck an intimidating pose and stared directly into Devon's eyes.
"Hey there mister, how about a robattle?" he asked. "Though you'll probably lose seein' as how I'm Spyke, a member of the feared Screws gang" he added with a smirk.
Devon stared back and the boy took a noticeable step backwards. "Sorry kid but we don't have time to play with you right now."
"Hang on a minute Devon" his medabot said with a look of determination. "We've been stuck on that plane for thirteen hours. Don't you think we should stretch our legs a bit?"
Seeing that there would be no stopping him Devon smiled again before answering. "I guess you're right Zagan. We could use a bit of a refresher before we head into the city."
"Then I declare this an official robattle!" a voice boomed. Looking around Devon noticed a man wearing a red bow tie emerging from a trashcan. "I will act as referee, me, Mr. Referee! To avoid injuries all those not involved in this robattle should clear the area to within a fifteen foot radius."
Everyone followed Mr. Referee's instructions and soon the necessary space was cleared.
"This'll be easy with the new parts I bought" proclaimed Spyke. "Transport arm!" he called as he pressed a button on his medawatch. A lancet of light shot through the air and struck Krosserdog's left arm. In a flash of white light his normal rifle disappeared and was replaced by a large missile launcher.
"Medafighters ready?" asked Mr. Referee.
Both Devon and Spyke nodded.
"Medabots robattle!" he shouted.
Spyke entered a command into his medawatch "Open fire Krosserdog!"
The blue DOG raised the missile launcher and fired a lethal barrage. Each missile was followed by a trail of smoke and flame. Devon could only smile at what he judged to be the novice before him. Devon raised his medawatch to his lips.
"Deploy saber" he ordered coolly. Zagan placed a hand at his side and what appeared to be a sword hilt emerged from his thigh. Removing it he held the odd device out in front of him and pressed a button. A beam of light burst forth. Zagan twirled the newly formed sword, listening to the hum and thrum of the laser that formed the blade.
Without hesitation he charged into the midst of the barrage. He hacked and slashed, neatly splitting missiles as he went. Spyke could do nothing but stare in shock as he watched Zagan draw closer and closer to Krosserdog.
In a desperate attempt to salvage victory he cried "Use your battle rifle!" Krosserdog raised his rifle and fired a single shot, hoping to damage his opponent's optics. Zagan raised the saber to his face and smiled as he heard the rewarding sound of hot lead being incinerated as it made contact with the blade. Dedicating himself to a final sprint he delivered yet another slash.
The attack severed Krosserdog's rifle and Zagan laughed as the barrel hit the ground with a clang. "Say goodbye" Zagan cooed slyly. At that he swept the sword upward. The blade drew a neat line across Krosserdog's face. The medabot ceased functioning and collapsed.
"The winner is...um...the winner is...what did you say your name was again?" asked Mr. Referee, his face the picture of bewilderment.
"It doesn't matter" Zagan replied as he turned to leave. Devon pressed a button on his medawatch and in a blinding flash Krosserdog's missile launcher was gone.
"Thanks for the part kid" he jeered.
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Henry turned to see a frantic Ikki holding a badly damaged Metabee. "What happened to you?" he asked stepping out from behind the counter.
"We were...and then Metabee...and then I..." Ikki stopped abruptly, his breath completely gone.
A man wearing sunglasses and a white lab coat stood up. "Calm down Ikki."
"Where did you come from?" Ikki asked, he had not even noticed Dr. Aki.
"I always come here. Henry stills serves the best butterscotch pudding around."
Ikki stared in disbelief. Even in the direst circumstances Dr. Aki was just as aloof as ever. Suddenly remembering Metabee Ikki lost all control. "You have to help me Dr. Aki! Metabee's damaged and I need your help and...!"
Dr. Aki cut him off. "Easy now Ikki, just sit Metabee on a table and I'll fix him up" Dr. Aki said calmly.
Ikki set Metabee down gently and Dr. Aki went to work. Removing several tools from his coat pockets Dr. Aki opened Metabee's rear hatch. Inserting what appeared to be a hypodermic needle Dr. Aki gently prodded the KBT medal. Without warning a shower of sparks erupted from Metabee's back.
Just as Ikki prepared to pounce on Dr. Aki Metabee bolted upright. His head darted from side to side, his eyes filled with surprise and fear.
"What happened?" Metabee exclaimed. His voice held an obvious twinge of anxiety. Ikki embraced Metabee as tightly as he could, overjoyed that his friend was alright. "Ikki...you...you're crushin' me man!" Metabee squealed.
"Sorry..." Ikki apologized as he released his friend.
Henry brought Metabee a can of warm hydraulic fluid. The medabot, completely exhausted, gulped it down greedily. "What happened out there Ikki?" Metabee asked as he wiped his faceplate clean.
"I don't have a clue." Ikki scratched his head, trying to remember exactly what had happened. Unfortunately all he had seen was Metabee soaring through the air. "Samantha and Sloan were the only other people around but it couldn't 've been them...could it?" Ikki pondered the thought, could Samantha have set explosives underneath the sidewalk just in case Sloan lost? And if she did where had she gotten them?
"Could Samantha actually be an international terrorist?" Ikki wondered.
"Could she be a what?!" Metabee exclaimed. Ikki flushed, not realizing that he had been thinking out loud.
"I doubt it" Henry replied with a look of blank disbelief.
"What exactly happened to you?" Dr. Aki inquired.
"I'll tell you what happened! I got my meda-parts kicked by some glowin' green eyes! That's what happened!" Metabee howled angrily.
Dr. Aki's expression quickly grew serious. "Tell me...when you were attacked did the ground seem to...were there...explosions?"
"Yeah that's exactly what happened. Why do you ask?" Sensing that Dr. Aki knew something Ikki grew more curious than ever.
"Boys...you were attacked by a very dangerous medabot...!" Before Dr. Aki could continue an explosion shook the building. Ikki and Metabee were thrown to the floor. Rushing out the front door the four observed two medabots locked in a fierce robattle.
A black medabot with a fin on its head bobbed in and out of a hail of white feathers. Several feet above the ground hovered a medabot with brilliant auburn wings. It was the beating of those wings that caused the gleaming feathers to streak to earth and explode on contact.
She was strange, yet beautiful. Her face was cat like and her teal optics shimmered in the afternoon sun. She wore a short magenta skirt and a long mechanical tail hung behind her. On her head was a pair of cat ears but most striking of all was the presence of an actual mouth. Complete with lips and fangs she looked more organic than machine.
"Holy Medarolly!" Ikki exclaimed. "When did they start making medabots like that?"
The black medabot wielded an odd looking sword. He dodged and slashed expertly, managing to avoid the devastating attack. He twirled the sword, its yellow blade slicing through feathers as if they were tissue paper.
Glancing to his left Ikki noticed the female's medafighter. She was a young woman with flowing black hair and a tan complexion. Her deep brown eyes were fierce and determined. "Attack now!" At that command the feline medabot swooped down, her entire body poised to strike.
"Get out of the way!" commanded a young man. The black medabot obeyed and performed a neat forward roll; barely avoiding the opponent's outstretched arms. "Why are you doing this Mariah?" inquired the young man.
"I have to know if you can do it" she replied.
Without any instruction the black medabot held out a hand to the soaring feline. In an instant his left hand retracted into his forearm and was replaced by what appeared to be a cannon of some sort. Taking a moment to aim he fired. The very air rushed and crackled as the white ball of energy sped towards its target.
"Dodge now!" cried the young woman but it was too late. The shot struck her medabot's wing and she plummeted to earth. Acting swiftly the black medabot sprinted to the landing site. Holding out his arms he caught his opponent. Cradling her gently he chided, "You should be more careful."
She smiled, her cheeks flushed ruby red. "Nice catch" her voice was melodic as she followed the delicate curve of the M-shaped gold head piece that framed his face. They both stared at each other, neither one daring to move. After a moment the female spoke up. "I think I'd like to get down now." The black medabot set her down lightly.
"Are you alright Isis?" her medafighter asked.
"Yes Mariah I'm fine."
The young man walked calmly to his medabot's side. "You damaged Zagan?" he asked in an uninterested tone.
"No Devon I'm alright" replied his medabot in an equally uncaring voice.
"You both always act so tough" Mariah joked, a smile spreading across her face.
"We beat you didn't we?" Devon retorted. "Why did you attack us in the first place?" he queried.
Before Mariah could answer his question Ikki and Metabee appeared before them, their faces the picture of admiration. "I'm Ikki and I just wanted ta say you guys are amazing!" Ikki squealed. "First you did that thing with the feathers and...and then you did that thing with the sword and it was all whoosh and wrrm wrrm! And then there was that big gun and the falling and...it was great!"
Devon, Mariah, and their medabots stared in absolute disbelief at the pair in front of them. Out of the corner of her eye Isis noticed Metabee staring at her. She smiled softly and giggled as Metabee swooned. "Hi there, I'm Isis and you are...?" She extended a hand. Metabee stood, dumbstruck by the vision of beauty before him.
"I believe the lady would like to know your name" Zagan chimed in.
"I...I'm...me..." Metabee stuttered.
"His name is Metabee" Ikki said, finally having torn his attention away from the medafighters. However upon seeing their medabots Ikki was star struck once again. He swirled around Zagan and Isis, poking and prodding, asking question after question. "Where did you get these parts? What was that sword made of? How come you have a mouth?" were only part of his questionnaire.
At this both Isis and Zagan smiled, amused by Ikki's inquisitive nature. "Take it easy kid" Zagan said as he watched Ikki speed around him.
Devon had turned his attention from the scene. He was now staring directly at Dr. Aki. Dr. Aki turned to leave but Devon hailed him.
"Hey you with the sun glasses! I'd like to have a word with you." Suddenly Dr. Aki broke into full run. Devon started to go after him but was halted by the sound of Ikki's voice.
"Wonder why Dr. Aki left in such hurry?"
Devon turned abruptly and grabbed Ikki by the collar. Lifting him high above the ground he growled. "What do you know about that old man?"
Struggling against his grip Ikki replied "Lemme go you creep!"
"Put him down now!" Metabee shouted, leveling his revolver.
"Don't even think about it" Zagan warned, his sword drawn and waiting.
"Put down your weapons!" Isis hissed, her wings poised to launch a flurry of feathers directly at Metabee.
"Everyone put everything down now!" shouted Mariah. "This isn't getting us anywhere!" Her logic was undeniable and Devon returned Ikki to the ground. At this the medabots lowered their weapons. "Now, your name's Ikki right?"
Ikki nodded as he rubbed at his throat.
"Please forgive Devon; he's not the sharpest knife in the drawer." Mariah smirked.
"Don't push your luck" Devon glared back.
"You know I'm just kidding" Mariah said with a chuckle. Turning her attention back to Ikki she spoke. "We need you to tell us everything you know about Dr. Aki."
Well that's the end of another chapter folks. What did you think? Well love it or hate it I need those reviews. Can't get better if I don't know what you like right...right...? Well I haven't started work on the third chapter and I advise you not to expect it for a while. I always seem to get writers block after two chapters. So until next time keep writin' those reviews!