Truth and Disaster

Next Morning…

Genki awoke with the others to try and find a way out. Genki powered up a really powerful Kamehameha wave attack. He managed to break way the stone façade on the ceiling and through the first layer of titanium re-enforcement. He fell to his knees, sweat poured off his body and he breathed as if he couldn't catch his breath. Holly ran over to him in concern,

"Just rest, Genki, rest." She touched his forehead and found that it was like an inferno. "He's burning up, we need to get some more cold water." Holly helped Genki over to a wall she sat down putting her back against the wall. Genki tried to get up, but Holly stopped him. She pulled him back down and laid his head on her chest. Genki didn't fight her any longer, his eyes closed. Hare managed to get the water and Holly took two damp clothes, putting one on his forehead the other around his neck. His breathing was still distressed and his fever wouldn't recede. The others had finally convinced the guard to give them more water and some food. Holly got Genki to drink, but he wouldn't eat. "Come on Genki, you have to eat something." Genki only groaned. "Please tell us what's wrong, Genki."

"The drugs.. he gave me.. are doing this…. Once you have…. them in your system… your body wants… more and will… do this to get them…It's called a withdrawal…. It'll… pass after a day… or so." Genki struggled out.

"Genki please eat. You need your strength."

"I….can't….I'll…never…keep…it….down."

"Your stomach is bothering you too?"

"Ye..s"

"Ok. Just rest then." Genki went to sleep. He was still breathing heavily and very hot. The others couldn't really do much to help him, so they decided to just be there as support. Mocchi was very worried about his friend; he sat next to Holly with tears in his eyes. Holly put her arm around him. "Mocchi he'll be fine, he's strong he won't be beaten by this."

"Ok chi" he leaned up next to her and fell asleep. Holly smiled at him. Tiger, Greywolf and Hare all looked at each other chuckling.

"What's so funny?" Suezo asked.

"Holly has always been a mother to Mocchi, Genki now acts like a father toward him. They seem to be a perfect family." The rest just nodded in agreement, smiling. Even Suezo smiled thinking to him self *Holly if this is what makes you happy then I'll support you on it. * Every one else went to sleep. Holly lightly napped so she could take care of Genki. Genki's fever increased throughout the night. He was covered in sweat and breathing very heavily. He started having more severe stomach pains and chest pains, throwing up about 6 times as Holly tried her best to help her male companion. He was freezing cold and feverish. "Hang in there, Genki. You can make it through this, I know you can."

"I can't do this, Holly. *wince* It hurts too much." Genki said in great pain.

"Yes, you can. I'll be right here with you until you're better." Holly kissed his forehead.

"Aaarrrrgggghhh. *wince* It's getting worse."

"It's ok, it'll pass soon. Just hang in there." Holly pulled him into a hug. The pain increased so much that Genki was crying in her arms. "I won't leave you Genki. I'll be right here for you. I wish could take your pain away."

"You being here with me is enough, Holly. With you by my side, there's nothing I can't do." Genki struggled out.

"Thanks, Genki. I'm glad I can help."

Genki suffered through the night and Holly stayed right by his side, as she had promised she would. After close to 8 hours of suffering the withdrawal finally ended, his fever receded and his pain dissipated. Genki and Holly both fell asleep lying with each other and Mocchi.

In the morning…

The monsters let Genki and Holly sleep in, figuring that Genki was exhausted from the night's ordeal. They proceeded to get breakfast from the guard. Holly and Genki were still asleep in each other's arms. Genki and Holly both began to wake up with the smell of food. Genki, who was super hungry from not eating the night before, awoke first.

"Good morning, Holly." He kissed her gently.

"Good morning, Genki. You feel better?"

"Yeah, a lot better. Just really hungry."

"Well, you should be since you didn't eat last night." They got up and walked over to the others.

"So your finally awake are you, Romeo and Juliet?" Hare slyly said.

"Yes Hare, we are." Holly calmly said taking the plate from him. Genki walked over and got his and sat down next to Holly. Everyone was done with there food quickly. Genki stood up and looked at the ceiling.

"Everyone move back. I'm going to try something" Everyone did as he said, he closed his eyes and concentrated. He glowed green then suddenly changed into a big black dragon. Since he grew a lot he broke through the roof, he was about as big as a Stone Dragon. He had a frill of horns with two big ones extending out of his head. His scaly skin was very thick and rough. His long talons on his feet and hands were razor sharp. His tail ended like a club with a sharp end. His wings were huge having a due claw on each, and being as smooth as a bats wing. He reached down and picked up everyone before taking off. After flying for an hour or so he landed in a field. Let them down then closing his eyes he transformed back to his human form. The others looked at him in confusion; Holly walked over to him and asked,

"How did you do that?"

"When they made me a beast soldier I was also taught how to find my animality. Mine happened to be that dragon you saw, it took me along time to learn to transform and control it." He walked over and sat down. Greywolf went and got some firewood and brought it back. Then after lighting a fire Holly made some stew. The entire time Genki was resting, having used a lot of energy. Holly brought him some stew and then sat down next to him to eat. After everyone had finished Tiger asked.

"So Genki, can you tell us about are enemy, if you learned anything that is?"

"I did learn all of our enemies are people who want to kill me. Somehow they made a portal here so they could rule the world, since they failed in mine. I am pretty sure I can track them down and ended this quickly. Unfortunately, it's going to be more like a war than a fight. From what I saw they have some high-powered weapons here already. They have a lot of troops, too." Genki replied.

"What???!!!" Everyone yelled.

"What kind of weapons and how many troops?" Hare asked.

"Well from what I saw, I'd say about 10,000 – 20,000 troops." Genki answered.

"And what about the weapons, Genki?" Holly asked worried.

"Both flying and ground, they have helicopters, jets and planes for the flying weapons as well as tanks, jeeps, trucks, and cannons for the ground. There are also missiles, mines, and other explosives." He grimaced.

"How are we going to stop them then?" Suezo whined.

"Maybe we can't, we are out classed. I'm not going to lose anymore people in a fight that can't be won." Holly stated solemnly. Everyone looked at her in disbelief.

"Holly, how can you give up so easily?" Genki shouted, taking everyone in surprise.

"Genki, it can't be done."

"Yes, it can. I was in a war that had more weapons involved than they have."

"And how are we going to do anything against them? We don't have any weapons remember." Suezo commented.

"I know, but we won't need them. There's a military base of theirs not far from here. From the diagram I got a glimpse of most of it's run by computer."

"So, a machine is worse." Suezo yelled.

"Would you let me finish? They are positioned in a desert; the computers are cooled by an air conditioning system. Computers won't run in hot conditions, so if we can take out either the AC machine or the power the computers will over heat and crash, with in 2 or 3 minutes. That base has a bare bones staff, so they aren't going to be able to fight back very well. Then we could take over some of the weapons that are there." Genki finished.

"That's a big if, kid." Tiger commented.

"Of course we could do nothing, all of us and the rest of the world could end up slaves. Except for me."

"Why do you say that? You going to run?" Suezo asked a little pissed.

"No, they'd either kill me or use me in an experiment, but you guys would be slaves." Genki retorted standing up. "I don't really care what you do, but I'm going to try. Even if I have to go on alone."

"I'm going with you, Genki. I'm not going to be a slave." Holly said standing.

"Yeah, I'm not going to be a slave either." Suezo stood.

"Count me in, kid" Tiger rose as well.

"Yeah me to, chi" Mocchi hopped up.

"Gol" Golem rose too.

"Yeah" Greywolf said rising.

"What the heck" Hare was the last to stand.

"Ok then in the morning we go to the base." Genki said punching up into the air.

"Yeah!" everyone shout, copying him.

Genki then disappeared for a while getting his bike and then returning. He drew a map that he had memorized to show them what they were going to do. "Wow, how did you remember that chi?"

"I memorized the map Mocchi" Genki went over and lay down by him self. The others went to sleep after a while. Holly went over and lying down next to him using his chest as a pillow. She was surprised she didn't wake him but figured he was really tired. They were all soon fast asleep.

In the Morning…

Genki and Holly made breakfast quickly, Genki being the first one done the others were close behind though. The group packed up quickly and was on their way. Genki leading the way with Mocchi and Holly, since he knew where the base was located.

2 days later…

The rebels finally reached the base. Genki shifted and used his wings, which came from him being part golden eagle, to get a better look at the base from long distance. Since he had the eyes of an eagle he could see the base very well. He came back down and landed beside them. "Well looks like most of the staff is asleep on the job. This should be easy, but I'll need your help. The guards at the gate aren't asleep. I need you guys to distract them. I'll sneak in and shut down the power. If you need help whistle and I'll come."

"Ok, but why haven't we seen your wings before?" Holly asked.

"I conceal them most of the time, besides they get in the way. Now, let's go." They all nodded. Genki took off in one direction and the others headed toward the main gate.

At the main gate…

"Halt, who goes there."? One of the guards said. The other stood up from his reading.

"I'm sorry to bother you but we're lost. Could you give us some directions, please?" Holly asked innocently.

"Don't you have a map, ma'am?" the second guard asked.

"Yes, but we don't know where we are sir. Could you please tell us and we'll be on our way?" She asked with a small smile.

"Ok, Ma'am. Let's see your map."

Meanwhile…

Genki was at the back of the complex. He had jumped the fence and was now in the control center. He turned the AC and the power off. Then using the map on the wall went to the weapons compound. He had to dodge a few men but made it there unseen. He found some big weapons and loaded up then dashed out the door, and started firing at the nearby soldiers.

Back at the main gate…

The two guards stopped helping the lost travelers, as soon as the heard the shots. Tiger took the advantage and used a torpedo on them. Genki ran over to them and handed them some weapons. He quickly showed them how to use them and took up a position behind a truck.

By this time the computers were off line. Some of the soldiers got into the jets and proceeded to bomb the rebels. Holly, Golem, and Mocchi were all scared. Holly being squeamish didn't like to look at what was around her but did so any way. Pulling the trigger, firing at any one who came near her out of fear. Genki amazed the others with his accuracy and speed. Genki blew up one-fighter jet, but couldn't do any more. Suddenly some other men ran up to Genki. Genki greeted them and they lined up with the rebels.

"Genki, you think we can get to the airfield?" a soldier named Balanka asked.

"Yeah, how many of you can fly an F18?" Genki asked. Four of the men nodded. "Then you four come with me. The rest of you help my friends and hold your position."

"Yes, sir!" they all answered. Genki and the four others dashed toward the airfield. The others laid down cover fire and Genki picked off several soldiers in mid stride.

Genki and the men climbed on the fighters. They all took off and went after the enemy fighters. One fighter was really close to Holly and the others, so Genki came in low and chased him off. The rebels were amazed by the iron bird's speed. The soldiers on there side gave them headset walkie-talkies so the could talk to Genki and each other. One soldier got up and used a gataling gun, which was mounted on a jeep, to end the fighting with the base soldiers.

The other four that had gone up with Genki had to land, because of damage. Genki was left alone to fight two fighters. Genki put the jet into a spin and nailed the first jet with a missile. The second jet got behind him so Genki went straight up. The jet followed but stopped and fell back after a little bit. Genki's engines shut down and he started free falling.

Back on the ground…

Holly got really worried seeing his jet falling like it was. "Come on Genki. Restart your engines." One soldier said.

"If he doesn't do it soon, he won't be able to pull out before he hits the ground." Another commented. They all looked worried and Holly couldn't take her eyes of his plane as it descended rapidly.

In the cockpit…

*Come on restart. God please just let it fire one more time and stay going. In Jesus name please.* Suddenly the engines fired and Genki pulled up hard. He was about 50 feet off the ground. *Thank you God and Jesus, thank you.* Genki flew straight at the other fighter and fired a missile. Destroying the last enemy, unfortunately his jet was damaged and he had no landing gear.

On the ground…

Genki's engines finally fired and his jet pulled up just in time. He turned around charge his enemy. A missile let go of Genki's right wing and annihilated his opponent. All breathed a sigh of relief. Balanka picked up the CB microphone and called to Genki.

In the cockpit…

"Genki come in. Over" Balanka's voice came over the CB.

"Yeah Balanka, what is it. Over." Genki replied.

"Your jet ok? Over"

"No, I lost my landing gear. Over"

"Can you land? Over."

"Yes, I'll be down in a minute. Stay clear. Over"

"Rodger. Over and out."

*Ok, let's see if I can bring her down on her belly.* Genki thought and headed toward the runway.

On the ground…

"Well?" Holly asked

"His landing gear is out. He'll have to try to land it on its belly. Which won't be easy. More than likely he'll crash instead of land. Either way he's in for a rough landing. I had Blade and Jax go get the fire truck, just in case." Balanka answered.

"Genki" Holly whispered. Genki's jet descended toward the runway. Genki brought it down with the nose up in the air. The jet came down on its belly and skidded on the ground. Sparks flew everywhere. Suddenly the right wing dragged and flipped the jet.

P.O.V. TIME

Holly –

His iron bird came down on its belly. I thought he was all right, but I was wrong. It suddenly flipped, the wings and tail torn off. The wings exploded from the weapons that were still attached, they called them missiles. It seemed like it flipped for an eternity. When it finally stopped it was upside down. I couldn't even breath I was so scared he was dead. When he crawled out I was so relieved. The iron bird blew up behind him and he flew to the ground, but to my relief he got back up and came over to us. I noticed he was bleeding from his head and legs. He looked like he was in a lot of pain. I ran over to him as fast as I could.

Genki –

Everything was going just fine, until my right wing dragged. Before I could do anything, I was flipping over and over. I heard two explosions, as the jet was ripped apart. It felt like an eternity before the jet stopped. It took me a little while to get my senses back, my head had hit the dash and was now bleeding, legs also hit something and were scraped and cut up. As soon as I did get them back, I undid my safety harness and painfully crawled out, after breaking the glass of the cockpit top. Then took off as fast as I could before it exploded. I was slammed into the ground by the explosion. Some of the shratinal pierced my back and legs, but I got up and painfully limped over to the others anyway.

End P.O.V.

Holly ran over to him and gasped at what she saw. "We need to get him medical attention fast."

"Follow me, Miss." Jax said.

They went to the infirmary and treated Genki's wounds. Genki had passed out shortly after they had arrived in the infirmary. They managed to get all the shratinal out of his back and legs. They bandaged his wounds and put some ointment on his bruises. Holly stayed with him and the others went to the barracks to get some rest. Holly sat next to him in a chair worried to death about him. Genki finally awoke much to her pleasure.

"Genki, I was so scared that you weren't going to make it." She hugged and kissed him. She handed him some soup, which he ate rather quickly. She looked at him still worried about his injuries. He smiled at her before saying.

"I'm fine now, Holly, really. I think we should both get some sleep."

"Right. As long as I'm with you."

"Of course you'll be with me. Now get some sleep you'll need it." He kissed her and moved over slightly. She climbed in bed with him gently snuggling up with him.

"Ok, good night."

"Good night, Holly" they both fell asleep quickly, fatigued from the day's events.