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Chapter 6: Plot Thickens
" Finally!" Mario explained as he jumped outside of the training school onto the streets of Regga City. "…We're finally out…of…here…"
The smile on Mario's face vanished as he examined the city with wide eyes. Regga City wasn't in the condition he thought it would be. It shared similar looks of the school, except it was ten times worse. How is it possible that three smashers have enough power to destroy a city? It seems very impossible.
Peach and Roy both shared the same expression as they walked down the steps in front of the school. Regii and Nishi followed the smashers down to the streets of Regga City. Peach and Roy stopped next to Mario as they examined their surroundings. The power was completely out in the city, and buildings and debris was everywhere. Light poles and street lights laid on the roads, and cars were completely wrecked.
" How long has this city been like this?" Peach questioned, her mouth slightly hung open.
" Around six years." Regii answered as he stepped up toward them.
" Those who made it out of the city have been living in Cruland." Nishi added.
Regii nodded as he crossed his arms. " We were sent to stop Ganondorf and Bowser, just in case they decide take over other cities, or more importantly the world."
Roy blinked looking back at Regii. " Do you think they could?"
Regii nodded. " With Link's power…possibly."
" Where too, again?" Mario questioned. " City Hall?"
Regii nodded, " It's going to be a long walk."
" What if we use the subway?" Roy suggested pointing toward the stairs in the distance leading underground.
" What about the power?" Peach asked, facing the young red-haired prince.
Roy shrugged. " Who said anything about taking the actual subway? If we walk the tracks, then we'll end up near Regga Museum, which is located right near City Hall."
Regii nodded, thinking to himself. " Just like Traiden said…"
" It will still be a walk, but at least there won't be any distractions or creatures in our way." Roy added.
" I believe it's worth a try," Nishi explained softly.
Regii agreed. " Fine, let's go!"
The five quickly hurried across the street, over toward the subway sign and stairs leading underground. Down in the subways the lights were off, causing it to be really dark, but many emergency lights had lit the way. Water covered the floor, from the two bathrooms, creating puddles.
Water splashed everywhere, as Regii walked over toward the subway. The subway had just barely made it to the station, and surprisingly the doors were open. While the others waited patiently outside, Regii boarded the empty subway. Magazines and papers were scattered around the floors, and purses and bags were left.
He sighed deeply, and exited the transportation, motioning to the others to follow him. Regii jumped down onto the tracks and helped Nishi and Peach as Roy and Mario looked down the two different ways to head. Roy pointed to their right, and the group began their long walk.
Regii and Roy lead the way, as Mario, Peach and Nishi stayed in the back. Once again the trip was in silence. Mario sighed to himself, and tried to find some way to keep himself occupied. Nothing seemed to work, as the long dark pathway seemed to stretch on forever. If only the power was on, then they would be able to take the subway instead. If only, none of this had actually happened, then they would still be at the dance and he would be taking pictures.
Peach and Nishi began to talk to each other, while Mario stayed silent, keeping his gaze at what was in front of him. The tunnel was pretty dark, but the emergency lights on the ceilings had helped them a little. He could see Regii's white attire, and hear Roy's cape flap behind him. Peach's heels clicked on the ground every time she stepped.
Mario yawned, and wiped his eyes, knowing that this was certainly going to be a long walk.
" Hey Regii…" Roy called softly. " I was just wondering…why you joined PRC…"
The white haired seventeen-year-old looked at Roy, out the corner of his eye. He took a deep breath, focusing his attention forward. " I'm the newest member to join so far on my team. I moved to Cruland, where PRC headquarters is located, two months ago."
" Oh." Roy replied. "…Any reason?"
Regii continued to speak, and when he did Roy could hear the sadness within his voice. " My four best friends…were killed…" Regii answered softly. " Murdered…by an evil lord."
Roy looked away from Regii, feeling a little sorry for the teenager. " Is that why you don't seem happy?"
There was a long pause. Roy looked back up at Regii once he finally answered the question. "…There's no reason to be happy, Roy. Especially after losing everything you have…"
Mario abruptly stopped, and turned around listening carefully to the faint horn in the distance. He bit his lip and hurried back to the group, running up toward Regii and Roy.
" You guys hear that?" Mario questioned, anxious.
Regii stopped snapping back into action and crossed his arms. " Hear what?"
Honk! Honk!
Roy's eyes widened as he looked back at where they came. His mouth slightly hung open as the horn appeared again, this time closer. " That's not…the subway…is it?"
Peach shook her head. " The subway was down, there's no way—"
Honk! Honk!
Regii wasn't going to take any chances. " Run!"
The group abruptly began to run further down the tunnel as the horn had gotten louder and louder. Peach began slowing down since her heels were keeping her from running on the tracks. She began to pant, her heart beating rapidly in her chest. The others were getting away from her, while she was falling behind.
Roy spotted an opening on the side, and gracefully jumped. He landed within the opening, safely off the tracks. Regii stopped, and turned back waiting for Mario, and Nishi. Mario grabbed Nishi's hand, and jumped over toward Roy.
" Peach!" Regii shouted.
Peach hurried, running over toward Regii. She held her hand out, reaching for him. Regii stretched his arm out, but abruptly stopped. His eyes widened, as the lights from the subway appeared around the corner. The speeding train was heading straight in their direction. The horn honked loudly, causing Mario and Nishi to cover their ears. Peach turned around, too frightened to move. She stopped running and quickly let out a scream.
Regii grabbed Peach's arm leaping toward where the others were, just as the subway soared by them. Regii and Peach both painfully landed on the ground. Mario ran up to Peach, surprised by the sudden embrace. Peach buried her face in his shirt, sobbing uncontrollably. Regii sat up, and leaned his back up against the wall. The horn was now fading as the subway ventured deeper into the tunnel.
Regii took a deep breath as he briefly took of his helmet, wiping his forehead with the back of his hand. Nishi ran over checking on Regii while Roy bravely stepped back onto the tracks watching the subway disappear within the darkness.
" I don't understand…" Roy shook his head. " The power was out…"
Regii looked in Roy's direction, seeing how frustrated the prince was. " Someone is watching us…"
Mario looked at Regii, as he continued to comfort Peach. " They really are trying to get rid of you guys."
" All of us." Regii corrected.
" That subway could have killed us all!" Nishi cried.
Regii placed his hand on Nishi's tense shoulder. " I wouldn't let it happen." Roy briefly turned to the PRC member, who returned the angered gaze. " I'm not losing anyone…anymore…"
The elevator door opened, as Traiden stepped out into the empty hallway. He took a deep breath, examining his surroundings before making any sudden movement. The only cameras he spotted where located within the cafeteria in front of him. He walked up to the picture windows that overlooked the small cafeteria. The lights were off in the room, and of course it was empty. Everything was neatly set up, and even the vending machines were working.
Traiden stepped back and walked down the long hallway, in search of the time machine and Ashley. After what Princess Zelda had told him, Traiden knew he had to locate the time machine the other PRC members had started. If what Zelda said was true, that she brought her friends from the past to help, then the time machine would bring them back to their original period. Traiden was just the person to finish completing it.
Traiden turned back, looking over his shoulder. No one was following him; the only thing on the other side of the hallway was the exit and stairs. Traiden carefully peeked into small windows on the doors. Most of the rooms were offices, if not it was either a bathroom or closet. After getting to the end of the hallway, Traiden carefully opened the last door, peeking his head into the room.
What he saw on the other side caused him to fully open the door and double take to make sure he wasn't seeing anything. Volvagia, a red dragon sat on the floor sleeping. Traiden studied how long the dragon was, for its body was crammed into the small room. His green eyes widened, as his mouth slightly hung open from the surprise.
" How could they possibly fit this in here?" Traiden softly questioned.
Traiden carefully stepped out of the room, but the sudden static from his walkie-talkie, caused Volvagia, to wake up startled. Traiden quickly gripped his walkie-talkie, turning down the volume, just as Volvagia roared. Traiden slammed the door closed, and ran back down the hallway toward the stairs, just as the dragon crashed through the door.
Traiden continued to run as he looked back over his shoulder, at the dragon that abruptly flew after him. Traiden ducked, as Volvagia swung itself in, colliding right into the picture windows, shattering the glass. Covering his head to protect it from the glass, Traiden crawled into the cafeteria, as Volvagia began to search for him.
Once he was spotted again, Traiden managed to get to his feet dodging tables and chairs that were in his way. Volvagia, paying no attention to the obstacles in its way, charged straight through everything, sending tables and chairs flying in every direction. Volvagia exhaled, sending its fiery breath straight for Traiden just as he leaped onto the counter, and slid landing on the other side getting out the way.
He desperately looked around for anything to fight off the dragon with, but only found bowls and wooden spoons. After tossing many of the utensils and kitchenware aside, the PRC member located sharp cutting knifes in a drawer. Traiden grabbed a few knifes and a broom found underneath the counter. With a knife in each hand, Traiden stood up confronting the dragon, head on.
Just as Volvagia was getting ready for another fire breath attack, Traiden flung the knifes forward having one embed right in its nose and the other below the eye. Volvagia violently roared being too occupied with the knifes, lifting its head up near the ceiling. From the flames on its head, the emergency sprinklers quickly turned on, along with a small siren.
Traiden rubbed his hand through his hair as he got soaked from the sprinklers. Volvagia, hissed as it fell to the ground, stunned and unconscious. If no one knew that Traiden was here before, they definitely would find out now. Traiden tossed the last knife aside as he ran out of the cafeteria, over toward the stairs.
After walking up two floors, the sirens and sprinklers had shut off. Traiden shook the water out of his hair, and took a deep breath, walking onto the 6th floor. Just like the other floors, the hallways were empty, and everything was clean and tidy.
" If I was a machine…where would I be?"
Traiden walked up to the nearest door. DO NOT ENTER, PERSONAL ONLY.
Traiden opened the door, and steadily walked inside. With the flip of the switch the lights turned on revealing a large maintenance room.
" This is an advanced City Hall." Traiden said to himself.
He looked over in the corner, and smiled when he spotted the unfinished time machine.
" Trouble?" Ganondorf snapped, furiously.
Bowser nodded. " On the 4th floor, Volvagia is defeated and the emergency sprinklers had turned on."
Ganondorf groaned loudly as he slammed his hand on the desk in front of him, knocking over a lamp and writing utensils.
" Link is not going to be pleased!" Ganondorf shouted. " Find out who created the mess! That PRC member mustn't locate the princess or this room!"
" But—Ganon—"
" Now!"
Bowser quickly turned to leave, but accidentally knocked into coffee table, knocking it over. Papers, magazines, coffee mugs and even the keys to Ashley's chains fell off the table. Ganondorf sighed irritated as he looked back out the window, while Bowser quickly hurried out of the room.
Ashley looked up as the keys fell just inches away from her feet. She chuckled softly, looking over at Ganondorf who was too busy looking out the window. With him occupied, Ashley managed to stretch her legs out, and slide the keys over in her direction. She abruptly stopped, when Ganondorf turned around, keeping her boot on top of the keys.
" Your little friend isn't going to get far," Ganondorf commented angrily walking over toward her. " I can't believe the stupid organization decided to bring more members into Regga City."
" I didn't know more were coming…" Ashley replied keeping her foot firmly on the keys. " It's not like I sent backup…"
Ganondorf made a face as he crossed his arms. Ashley looked past the heated Gerudo over toward the monitors. One of the cameras had spotted a person inside the building. She studied it closely, trying to see exactly who it was. After seeing the clothes, and getting a good view of their face when they turned around, she knew that it was another member.
" Traiden…" Ashley whispered…
" What?" Ganondorf asked about to look back.
Ashley's eyes widened knowing that Ganondorf mustn't see Traiden. She had to keep Ganondorf from looking at the monitors until Traiden was out of sight.
" Tell me…" Ashley shouted, causing Ganondorf to turn his attention back to her. She lowered her voice. "…Why Link had decided to join you…"
Ganondorf smirked. " Why should I tell you?"
Ashley eyed the monitors, as she began switching from Ganondorf to the TV screens. " Link would never join up with you."
Ganondorf snapped," Well obviously he did."
"Why?"
Ganondorf sighed, placing his hands behind his back. " Fine, since you won't be alive for long I'll tell you." He sat down on top of the nearest desk. " Bowser and I noticed how powerful Link was, after seeing him win the tournament two times in a row. During the after party, we called him and Zelda outside. I managed to slip some lies, get him angry and defenseless and then it happened…"
" What happened?"
" I managed to control him and he decided to join up with me. We kidnapped Princess Zelda so she wouldn't tell anyone or try to stop us. We fled the campus…Regga City to be exact. And a year later…we came and terrorized. By the third year, Regga City was ours."
" What happened to the other smashers?" Ashley relaxed once Traiden was out of the view of the camera, but her foot never moved.
Ganondorf shrugged. " Some didn't make it…others…vanished."
Ashley chuckled. " It's a little sad you had to have Link do all of the work for you. It shows you're not strong enough."
Ganondorf stomped his foot on the ground, making a fist with his hands. " I'm strong enough to do anything, especially kill a little couple of teenage kids who are trying to stop us." Ashley stayed silent, as Ganondorf continued. " I killed your team…" He devilishly grinned. " And I'll kill off this new team…" He leaned closer to her ear, whispering. " Starting with the one in this building."
Ashley frowned, as she angrily watched Ganondorf, who stood backing away from the nineteen year old. " I won't allow it…"
Ganondorf laughed, as he raised his hands in the air. " What are you going to do about it? You're chained to the wall."
The front door opened as Ganondorf quickly ran over to greet the Hylian who stood in the doorway. Ashley listened carefully to Link's livid voice, as she slid her foot closer to herself.
" Damn, what the hell is going on? I left you in control, and look what happens!"
Underestimating Ashley, Link and Ganondorf both left the room.
A/N:
This story is now getting interesting! I'm so excited! I had already planned out the next four chapters, so I have to do is get to writing them. I don't really have much to say here…except sorry that it wasn't as long as the other chapters. I didn't feel like adding any more.
Just a little quick spoiler note: Two of the three groups will finally meet in the next chapter, but I'm not telling which two…haha—you guys will have to wait to see.
Until Next Time!