Damien Shepard here. Sorry that I've been taking too long in posting, I've had computer problems, writer's block, and on top of that, I'm going to start spending most weekends of the summer in Talequah! (My mother's life long dream is going to be the end of me yet!)
Let me point out that I've changed Car 17 on the Driver Roster to an OC, which is the character this next story revolves around. Also, I've decided that said roster MAY OR MAY NOT be subject to change. Check the roster from time to time in order to see if there are any changes. Anyway, this is chapter 1. Please enjoy.
Damien Shepard presents
Twisted Metal: Dimensional Tour
Takuya Shirataki's Story: Part 1
Vehicle Name: Hunter
Vehicle Description: A Blue 2002 Lotus Esprit. The standard Twisted Metal modifications have been put on to it.
Vehicle Significance: Hand picked and modified, it has been made sure to have NO imperfections whatsoever.
Attack: 10/10
Defense: 10/10
Speed: 10/10
Handling: 10-10/10
Special 1 Name: Power Aura
Special 1 Description: A blue aura surrounds the car in a and prevents ANY damage to it, also, it doubles the weapon damage to an enemy for 15 seconds. When activated again, the dome's energy turns red, surges and explodes around the car and severely damages any nearby enemy without damaging the car.
Special 2 Name: Energy Barrage
Special 2 Description: In exchange for 10 of the car's weapons energy, 10 orange energy beams are shot out of the car and home in on any enemy. Heavy damage is done X the number of hits.
Driver Name: Takuya Shirataki
Age: 19
Character Theme Song: "Poem" by Taproot.
Driver Significance: Original Character
Driver Description: A well-built young man with a scar that is just below his left eye. He wears a navy blue T-Shirt and White Jeans. With his shirt off, the words, "Family is all that matters." is tattooed on his back in black letters. He has Black hair and Emerald Green eyes.
Driver Instruction Story: When he was 3 years old, Takuya's older sister ran away from home because of their father's drinking problem. After he realized what it had led to, he never drank another drop. Takuya was much more than your average child genius, he believed that to make it in the world, one must be both smart and strong. When he turned 16, he set out to search for his sister, then, 3 years later, the Cataclysm happened. He was able to save his parents and continue his search, believing that his long-lost sister is still alive.
Story begin
26 years ago. 16 years before the Dimensional Cataclysm…
A little boy was running through a grassy knoll, during a rainstorm, towards a teenage girl who was running away from home. The girl turned to see the boy. The boy saw the sorrow in her eyes. The girl spoke one saying before she ran away.
"Forgive me, Takuya."
She then ran away. The boy, Takuya fell to his knees, crying his eyes out.
13 years ago. 3 years before the Dimensional Cataclysm…
An older Takuya was getting ready to leave his house. His parents were about to see him off.
"So you're going to do it?" The father asked.
"Yeah, Dad. She's out there somewhere. I'll find her." Takuya said.
"I wish that there was some other way." The mother said.
"Me too, me too." Takuya said.
"Will you come to visit us?" the father asked.
"I'll come on this day every year." Takuya said, putting his suitcase in the trunk of his car. "Mom, Dad, wait for me."
"Good bye, Takuya." Takuya's parents said in unison.
"I'll be careful. Farewell.
Takuya got in his car and drove off.
10 years ago, the day of the Dimensional Cataclysm…
Takuya had just gotten home again. He sat on a couch to tell about his search so far.
"I've searched high and low for 3 years now, but I've had no luck." Takuya said.
"You'll find her one day, dear. You have to keep trying." The mother said.
"This is all my fault. If I hadn't started drinking in the first place…" the father started.
"Don't blame yourself, honey. There was no way this could have been prevented." The mother said.
Just then, a siren went off.
"I wonder what's going on." Takuya said, looking out the window.
"What's wrong, dear?" the mother asked.
Takuya was shocked to see what was out the window. A giant, red robot was heading straight for the town that Takuya's parents were at, destroying anything that was in the path with some strange fire magic.
"Mom, Dad, we need to get to shelter, now!" Takuya said.
"What's wrong?" the father asked.
"No time, just come on!" Takuya commanded. He got his parents to the underground shelter that was just behind the house. After he got his parents to the shelter, he ran back into the houses and got out a small bazooka of his own design. He made it to the roof of the house, utilizing his athletic ability. He then activated the bazooka and an energy orb started charging within the bazooka. He then pointed it towards the incoming robot and pulled the trigger. Bursts of energy beams shot out of the bazooka and hit the robot with unerring force. The robot changed its course and tried to aim for the house at different angles, but Takuya utilized the homing ability of the bazooka and hit the robot at each and every turn. And since the bazooka also contained a special lithium cell, also of Takuya's own design, it had unlimited ammo.
"I can do this all day. If you're getting tired, then you'd better leave before I destroy you completely."
The robot apparently heard his yell, because it then turned tail and ran.
Takuya got down and got his parents out of the shelter. Apparently, they thought the danger was over.
"Mom, Dad, are you alright?" Takuya asked.
"Takuya, what was that?" the mother asked.
"I don't know." Takuya said.
Just then, a brief light consumed the entire town.
Two years ago. 8 years after the Dimensional Cataclysm, 2 years before the Twisted Metal contest.
When the light subsided, the residents looked at their surroundings. The sky had turned a fiery red, and there was screaming heard everywhere.
"What happened?" the father asked.
"It seems like we've been thrust into an alternate dimension." Takuya said.
"Actually…" A voice said. "…it's the future."
The three turned to see Marcus Kane standing before them.
"Who are you?" Takuya asked.
"You probably have never heard of me, but my name is Marcus Kane."
"Actually, I DO know that you stole the Twisted Metal competition from that Calypso psycho. And what do you mean by the future?"
"You and your town have been frozen for 10 years."
"You're kidding!" the father yelled. His wife was about to faint.
"Sorry, but it's true."
"What happened?" Takuya asked.
"To you, you just fought that giant robot. That was just a fraction of what nearly obliterated the planet."
"And we've been frozen for TEN years?" Takuya asked.
"Yes. That day has been deemed the "Dimensional Cataclysm". Marcus said.
"Are you here to invite me into your contest? I know what the prize is. I've studied all of the previous Twisted Metal contests that were under Calypso's rule." Takuya said.
"Yes I am. Do you accept?" Marcus asked.
Takuya looked at his parents. They knew what he wanted more than anything else on Earth. They nodded their heads in agreement.
"Deal. Just say when and where."
Now. The day of the Twisted Metal contest's commencing.
Takuya drove to the rendezvous point and entered the zeppelin. When he got in, he heard Marcus' voice speak all around the zeppelin's garage. The words were simple enough.
"Welcome to Twisted Metal."
Part 2 Coming Soon.
I FINALLY got this chapter done! Remember to check the Driver Roster from time to time. Until next time, Later!
