OH MY GOD I think I just about died laughing last weekend for the Sypher episode when Tech was recording Rev's speed. Mum's now officially seeking metal help for me due to total lack of "maturity". Okay well here … Second chapter! Btw this story might contain a small amount of cursing, just thought I'd put that so I don't get people angry with me, I'm sorry if it bothers you.
The team turned towards the malicious voice, spreading out as another blast discharged above them. Tech took the lead, shouting orders to the rest; hoping, somehow, they could get to the ethereal voice. Tech ran to where it looked like the blasts were coming from, praying that it was just his imagination that caused the deadly rays of light to seem familiar. The coyote could see a silhouette through the smog. The outline was tall, and probably around Slam's build. He ran faster, thinking that if he was quiet enough he could catch the figure off-guard. Tech noticed a metal pipe not to far away. Using his power, he grabbed the pipe and encompassed it in green energy.
He was almost there; Tech didn't trust his aim enough to throw from his current distance and he just needed to get a little closer. Suddenly pain erupted from his side, his body crumpled and slid a good ways along the street. His green eyes scanned into the thick cloud of dust before him; the thing that attacked him was no where in sight.
"Trying to sneak up on me dog?" Tech's vision swerved to his left, his plan failed and the figure now knew his location. The coyote growled and jumped up from the ground, ready to fight. "Attack me, and your rabbit friend will never be shown mercy." The shadow's avowal stopped Tech in mid strike. Tech watched as the figure walked out from behind the thin screen of smoke. The shadow blurred before forming into a tall red fox.
"What do you mean? Are you the cause of Ace's powers malfunctioning?" The mad creature laughed loudly. He watched Tech with bright red eyes. Both gleamed with pleasure.
"He is the cause of his own problems. I've only helped them surface."
"What do you mean? Who are you?"
"Tech-watch-out!" A red flash zoomed past him, grabbing him by the arm and saving Tech from becomingthe smoking hole that had formed, seconds later on the ground he'd justoccupied. "What's-going-on? Who's-that-guy? Wow-that-was-really-close." Rev glanced back at the destroyed street, thankful for his quick speed.
"He's controlling Ace, somehow…I'm pretty sure." Rev sighed, seeming relieve about something.
"Oh-good-I-thought-Ace-was-just-attacking-us-for-fun! It's-not-everyday-your-friend-shoots-his-deadly-laser-eyes-at-you." Tech did a double take, taking a moment to decipher Rev's quick speech.
"Wait, Ace is the one…Crap. I knew the blasts looked familiar. We have to be careful we don't want to hurt him." The fox returned into view, aiming his energy filled fist at them.
"I'll give you a choice, dog." Tech glared at the villain, but listened closely, willing to try anything to get out of the battle with everyone alive.
"What would that be?" The nameless fox didn't answer and instead snapped his fingers, calling the Loonatic's leader to him in seconds. Tech looked at his worn friend. Ace's eyes were dulled, glazed with the infection that had tired out his mind.
"You may have him back, but not for good. In five days I will return to take him. Five days, Loonatics. And you shall not mention our exchange to him. If you care for your leader then I suggest you make the most of his last few days." He held out his hand, waiting with a smirk on his face for Tech to agree. Tech looked to Rev for help, eager for any ideas the roadrunner might have had. But Rev just shrugged his shoulders, a reassuring look on his face.
"It's-better-than-getting-our-butts-kicked-like-before, cause-we-were-really-really-really-getting-our-butts-kicked-before." Tech nodded and grasped the offered hand.
"Fine…it's a deal then."
"Good," The fox said, then without any warning he grabbed the back of Ace's collar and flung him into the nearest building.The already strained structure collapse from the impact, burying their leader and injuring him furtur. "See you in five days, Loonatics." With his smile still set in place the villian fled, blending back into the fog like he was never there. Leaving his glowing red eyes, imprinted into the their memory.
"ACE!" Rev sped to the destroyed building and began to push away the thin layer of rocks. "Tech! He's bleeding!" The scientist ran over, hearing Rev's cry, and kneeled down next to his feathered friend. He cursed loudly, seeing the gash that ran down the side of Ace's head. Other marks littered the left side of his face, not too deep but still problematic. Tech raised his wrist comunicator to his mouth and pressed one ofits many buttons.
"Guys we need you down here now. We're by the Acme Film studio. Ace's hurt, could be fatal. I repeat we need you down here immediately," The two didn't have to wait long, Duck arrived moments later, teleporting a few feet away from the wreckage. Slam came next, dragging Lexi along for the whirlwind ride. Tech stood, and motioned to Ace's prone body. "Slam, I need you to carry Ace back to the tower, do so very carefully, he's already in critical condition. But if we hurry I should be able to fix it without a problem."
Darkness swirled around him. The void stretched endlessly in all directions. Voices echoed off the walls, if there were any, and carried the muffled sounds to his ears. He forced himself into consciousness, snapping his eye shut when bright light flooded his sore vision. Ace let a groan free, allowing the noise vibrate in the back of his throat before it died out.
"Ace?" Someone called his name; his headache magnified the word, and worsened the sharp, throbbing twinge.
He cracked one eye open,causing the light momentarily blind him into a daze. Ace groaned again and slowly sat up in the bed. Lexi's worried face stared intently back at him, and made Ace wonder how serious his unknown injury was.
"How are you feeling?" She asked, the tone of her voice lowered. The throb in his head was dulling down; now reduced to a small pounding in the back of his ears. Ace grimaced and brought his hand up to scratch his temple.
"Itchy." He paused when his fingertips brushed over cotton. His hand was suddenly slapped away, alerting him to Tech's presence. The coyote stood opposite of Lexi, holding a bottle of hydrogen peroxide in his hands, his face took on a slightly annoyed expression.
"Don't scratch the bandages. Why do you always have to scratch the bandages?"
"I don't always scratch 'em. Speaking of which why am I even wearing bandages?" Tech rolled his eyes, heaving his shoulders in a shrug.
"Because you needed them." Ace glared. Tech's sidestepping answer did little to help his growing annoyance. He brought his hand back up to his head, feeling the amount of wrappings Tech had placed there.
"Did ya have to put ten layers Tech?" Lexi sighed; the worried look was wiped from her face now that he seem alright.
"It's only two Ace. Don't be overdramatic." Ace tried his question again.
"What happened?"
"You should rest, do you want some painkillers?" Lexi turned to the desk, completely ignoring his question.
"Damnit, what happened?" Ace shouted, slamming his hand down on the bed, anger clear in his voice at the lack of answers he was being given. The rabbit also noticed his lack of vision. He lowered his other hand and felt over his left eye, sighing when he felt only more cotton.
"You got hurt when we were fighting." Tech answered silently, looking out the window to avoid his leader's one-eyed stare. Ace's nose twitched, and his brow scrunched up in confusion.
"When did this happen? I don't remember…fighting or anything." Tech sat down and placed his hand under his chin, thinking to himself for a moment.
"Well, what's the last thing you do remember?" Ace pondered the question, looking down at his hands that he now had placed in his lap and sat in the akward silence that filled the medical wing.
"Umm…walking back with the pizza we ordered. I guess" Lexi fell back into her chair; the worried look had returned to her face.
"Ace, the last time we ordered pizza was four days ago."She whispered skeptically. Ace blinked. That was certainly not the answer he was expecting.
"Four days…? But! What-what's been? I-I mean…what?"
"Maybe that gash really did impair your brain." Ace shoved Tech's hand away and huffed, leaning back against the head board and crossing his arms over his chest.
"There's nothing wrong with my brain Tech."Tech laughed and leaned back into his chair as well.
"Hmm, you seem to be acting normal. But you really should get some sleep." Ace nodded, keeping his only useful eye on Tech for a while.
"You alright Tech? You seem worn out." Tech stared not expecting to be asked that from someone lying in a med lab bed. He smiled, glad that Ace really was acting like his old self and nodded, hoisting his sore body up from the chair.
"I'm fine Ace, and I reiterate, get some rest. Do you think you'll need more pain medicine?" Ace eyed the tray that was placed behind Tech, his spine straitening at the sight of the sharp needles that were arranged atop the frame. Tech, guessing at what that look meant, laughed and walked towards the door, listening to it slide closed behind him. Yet the mirth on Tech's face died down once the doors clicked shut.
Making up his mind he quickened his pace, and turned the corner, heading right for his lab. Rev and Duck blocked his path, however, as the two stood in the hallway, talking about random topics to pass the time. Both birds looked up, hearing his footsteps echo off the floor. Duck leaned back against the wall, trying to hide his worry for Ace with an annoyed expression.
"The rabbit alright in there?" Tech nodded and Rev let out a breath he hadn't even known he was holding.
"Is-he-you-know-still-all-weird? Are-his-powers-acting-up? Is-he-mad-that-we-gave-up-so-easily-in-the-fight?" Rev's questions flew by so fast Tech only heard the last one.
"I didn't tell him, and you two wont either. Rev, that especially means you, just watch what you say around him…alright?" Rev nodded, a determined look now set on his hyper face. Tech glanced over towards Duck, receiving a nod and a his usual cocky smile. Tech walked past them, and continued on his path to his lab. Rev followed his best friend, waving back at Duck that they'd talk later.
"Tech! Hey-wait-up." Tech paused in his steps giving the roadrunner the oportunity to catch up.
"That's a weird thing for you to say. Never thought I'd hear it from you." Rev blushed and looked down at his slow moving feet.
"I'm just tired." Tech stopped, grabbing Rev's arm gently. He raised an eyebrow, taking in the bird's drooping eyes and dragging limbs.
"You sure?" He placed his hand on Rev's forehead, feeling for any sign of illness. Rev smiled and slapped away Tech's hand.
"Yeah-I'm-sure. The-whole-week's-just-been-a-little-crazy-don't-you-think?" Tech nodded and continued walking, finally reaching his beloved laboratory. He slid the door open and stepped aside, letting Rev enter before him like always.
Rev looked around the giant room before he crashed inelegantly into his own chair. Tech took his place at his computer and pulled a disk from his pocket. "What's-that-Tech?" Rev questioned while Tech placed the circular disk into the drive.
"Samples of Ace's blood. I'm going to find out what's infecting his powers before his time's up."
I think I'm happier with this chapter. Not much Ace angst but I promise more with the next one. Also what I think his past was like right after the comet hit. I'm really exited about this story….Woot! Anyway off you go… and off I go to rewatch SpaceJam ...Review!