Guess what all? Today is the one year anniversery of Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce, Go! Here's a new chapter in commemoration!
I'm totally loving this story, and it's so exciting to write. If y'all are fans of the action/adventure, then this chapter will be like heaven to you. I've been waiting forever to write it and I finally did. But, the story's not over. I hope you guys have as much fun reading it as I did writing it. ('Course, I know how it's going to turn out, y'all don't. Well, you kind of do, because I mean, the plot has kind of been explained before and…) Okay, I'm shutting myself up now. Everybody enjoy this newest chapter!
LMann: Well I hope it's interesting. And I also hope you enjoy it!
Super-nova-101: Yes Mandarin is mean, and you'll probably feel more so after reading this chapter, but you'd better read it anyway so that you know what I'm talking about. I hope you enjoy it!
PPTeenBubbles: Tweaking? Tweaking like what? I'd like to know what you think needs tweaking so that I can better my fic. I'm not mad, just curious. I hope you think this new chapter is up to standard.
Beastfire: Yeah, it's not a bad opening. Though considering the length of some of my other fics, the opening could potentially end up being ¼ of the fic. But I have no idea how long this one could be, so we'll just have to see.
Burning Fantasy: Okay, okay, I'm updating! Is this quick enough? I'm sorry I don't have time to update during the week because of school (dang honors classes. I swear next year I'm going easier on myself, no matter how much better it'd look on a college application.) Anyway, enjoy!
Navy2Blue: Glad you like it so much. I'm guessing you're an action/adventure fan. Am I right? Well, whether I am or not, I hope you enjoy reading the new chapter and review again.
Alchemy Hope: Aw, thanks. I'm glad you think so. I hope you review again!
DayDreamer9: Yeah, I think it's going well so far. I'm glad all of the characters are in character. It's something I feel I sometimes loose the further I go on. You know, they start out really in character, and then I end up just making them say what I want them to say. And as for a final battle, well just wait and see! Anyway, I hope that doesn't happen this time, and sorry it took me so long to update! Enjoy and review!
Crystal Sapphire: I've always wondered that, too. That's why I'm writing this! I'm pleased you like it and I hope you like the new chapter!
AnimeFanGirl11: Yes, Mandarin is in for a rather large butt-whooping. I'm delighted (woo-hoo for synonyms for 'glad'!) you think it's good so far. I look forward to your review for this chapter, too!
Astral Firefly: I'm glad you think Mandarin is in character, he's a tricky guy. And, I don't know what a strop is, and neither does my computer, but it does register it as a word, so that might be my fault. Anyway, I'm happy that you like this chapter and hope you review again!
Chapter 2: A Harsh Attack and a Crucial Crack
"Antauri! We can't let him get away with this!" Nova said, walking next to him.
"I'm aware of this. But he is not being forceful to us. I'll talk to him later, and try to talk some sense into him. But do not worry, Nova, or anyone. Mandarin has been faithful to us in the past and I have no fear that he will continue to do so."
"I dunno," remarked SPRX-77, "sometimes, people can surprise you."
"I just don't believe Mandarin has it in him to betray us. And as I've said. Calm down. We shall all talk to him in the morning. Now good night."
Groaning, the members of the team headed off into their rooms. Gibson hung around for a second longer. He grabbed one of Antauri's shoulders and looked deep into his eyes. "Antauri, be careful." He then let go and walked into his own room.
Antauri then turned around and walked back to his tube, which he took to the main room.
Mandarin heard the whoosh, of the tube and knew before he hit the floor that it was Antauri. He smiled once again, and then turned around to face him.
"Antauri, can I help you?"
"What is the meaning of this? We aren't rulers! We're protectors. You've never had a problem with this before."
"Oh, Antauri, we are greater than any human. You have a greater understanding of the Power Primate than anyone else I've ever known. With your help we could rule the cosmos! The universe could belong to us. In fact, we could even leave the others out of the picture."
"No…" Antauri said, quietly.
"Yes. Just think about it!"
"NO!" Antauri jumped for Mandarin, his energy claws appearing.
Mandarin levitated himself a dozen off of the ground, causing Antauri to miss. Antauri landed and all fours, and levitated himself up to Mandarin's level.
"I don't believe you! After fighting by our side for so long! How could you betray us!"
Mandarin turned on his hands. One an energy shield and the other, an energy sword. "Come now, Antauri, you of all people should know the answer to that." The two began to circle slowly around each other. "Everyone needs a purpose, something that keeps them going. You and I have been friends for a long time, fighting at each other's side. Well, now there's nothing else to fight, and I'm losing my purpose. But I have power, and leadership. Two skills needed to be in power, and even, if need be, a dictator. I will take over. With your help OR WITHOUT IT!"
As Mandarin said the last three words, he lunged at Antauri, attempting to plunge his sword straight through Antauri's stomach. But Antauri deflected the attack with his energy claw.
Mandarin now had only one goal: to completely destroy his best friend, Antauri. Without relinquishing, Mandarin opened his mouth "MONKEY MIND SCREAM!" Sonic waves pulsated out of his mouth. Antauri covered his head and cried out.
As Antauri's thoughts were full of the pain, Mandarin went flying toward him, and rammed him into the wall with his head, but he didn't stop at the wall. He was trying to completely crush Antauri like a soda pop can, even activating his jetpack to give him more power.
Antauri struggled to breathe, and was able to reactivate his claws. He grabbed onto Mandarin's jetpack, and quickly ripped it off. This distracted Mandarin, who had been slightly dependent on it to keep him going against Antauri's body. Antauri used the distraction to get free, but he didn't have enough will power to stay afloat, and fell to the ground, hitting it in a cloud of dust.
He pulled himself to his knees, gasping for as much air as he could get. Mandarin re-sustained himself, and slowly returned to ground level, grinning at his black counterpart.
"Mandarin, after all we've been through…why?"
"Power. It is as required for me to have as water. But when I receive none from fighting, I must find another way to sustain myself."
"Mandarin, it's not too late, return to your former self, the Mandarin I know, and we will never mention this again!"
"You? Fall to bargaining to save your own skin? It isn't like you, Antauri. Besides," he lifted his in Antauri's direction and whispered, "it is too late."
With one mighty blow, Mandarin telekinetically sent Antauri flying across the room and into a wall of the Super Robot. He fell to the ground, groaning. And the lights that formed his pupils shut off, and his body fell limp on the ground.
Mandarin smiled. "Ah, Antauri. You were a great companion, but never as good a fighter as I." He looked around, "Now, where can I be rid of the body? Perhaps I could dismantle it for spare parts." He stepped closer to grab it, but heard the whooshing of someone coming down their tube. In less than a millisecond he was out of site, hovering near the cieling of the room, hoping the hovering noise would sound like nothing more than the running air conditioning.
Nova walked in to the room. "Hello? Mandarin? Antauri? I heard some noise and I thought I'd come to…check…" her eyes fell onto the unconscious black monkey lying next to the wall.
She walked up to him. "Antauri? Antauri, please, tell me you're sleeping." She reached out her hand to touch him, but just as her metal fingers were an inch away from doing so, wham Mandarin was on top of her.
She screamed, seeing him come nearer, and he landed on top of her, placing both knees on her stomach to hold her down. She would have reacted more quickly to this had she not just encountered the shock of seeing her mentor dead and her leader attack her at long range. Instead she was breathing hard, recovering from the shock of it all. "What… what did you do to him?"
"What he deserved, Nova. And you could end up the same in an instant I'm sure you're aware. So I suggest you listen to my proposition."
Nova continued to stare at him. She was expecting him to say he didn't attack Antauri. After all, the two had been friends for so long, the idea of him hurting Antauri it just, it just, made her head hurt.
"You see, running an empire needs more than one man. In fact, I will need some support, and that can be achieved better if there is a woman on my side. And though I may never have admitted it, I do find you attractive, Nova. So join me, and the two of us shall rule over this world and all worlds, together. Will you do me the honor, of joining me in my quest?"
She continued to take it all in. What in the world is this guy saying? This isn't Mandarin!
Mandarin smiled.
He is kinda cute.
He began to bring his face down closer to Nova's.
What's going on? Wait… did he just ask what I think he just asked?
Closer and closer.
Nova's mind caught up with her.
"Oh, Mandarin…"
He closed his eyes.
Nova smiled, lifted her right arm, and HIT HIM IN THE LEFT JAW hard with her fist. He went flying across the room, hitting the back wall with amazing force.
She jumped to her feet. "Ha! How's that for an answer, jerk!"
Mandarin pulled himself to his feet. "Fine! But you will regret turning me down. Forevermore you should know that I will refuse to mention you. When you are all dead, and I tell the tales of the days I was a member of the monkey team, I will refer to my brothers, but not to you. You will be forgotten in the eyes and the minds of the young when they talk about my might, my power, and my brothers. But the tale of a sister monkey will start as a rumor, then become a myth, and soon be forgotten. For turning me down, you have just been wiped out of history."
"Guess what, Mandarin…NEVER GONNA HAPPEN!" She charged at him, golden fists out and reflecting the light in the room. Her left fist pulled back and went slamming into the wall where Mandarin once stood. She swung with the right and missed again. She spun around. Where had he gone? She then heard the battle cry of Mandarin as his blue energy sword grazed the back of her head, removing an inch of metal from it. She let out a bloodcurdling scream, and then passed out from the pain.
Mandarin attempted to cover her mouth with his hand to silence the outcry, but he wasn't in time. The last thing he needed was three more bodies to have to take care of tonight. He had only planned on one. He picked up Nova in his arms and walked over to where Antauri was. But whatever Mandarin had planned on doing with the bodies, he lost his opportunity.
With three whooshes, the three black eyed monkeys ran into the room. Mandarin spun around and saw Gibson in utter disbelief, Otto confused, and SPRX-77 steaming. "Put. Her. Down." SPRX-77 said slowly, trying to control his anger.
"Please Sparks, don't try to mask your rage. I know you, let it out," Mandarin said, teasingly.
"Sparks, don't do anything you'll regret later," Gibson warned.
Mandarin lazily tossed Nova to where Antauri was, and this was too much for the red monkey. "Aaaaaugh!" He sprinted towards Mandarin, ejected his magnets and let out a loud "Magna Tingler BLAST!" The surge of red energy hit Mandarin dead on, and sent him sliding across the floor.
SPRX-77 knelt down next to Nova, "Nova, come on. Wake up! Antauri? Nova? Come on you guys!"
"Sparks! Look out!" Otto yelled.
But before he could turn around, Mandarin came out of nowhere as a spinning orange tornado "Sweeping Fists!" This blindsided SPRX-77 and sent him flying in the opposite direction. Mandarin laughed, "Don't even bother, Sparks, you cannot defeat me."
"Not alone." He returned.
"Wha-?" Mandarin spun around in time to see Gibson and Otto coming down towards him.
"Tornado Kablasto!" a tornado spun out of Otto's saws and picked up Mandarin, finally throwing him up in the air, and causing him to slam to the ground.
"Cybo Vac Drill Blaster!" Gibson shot lasers from his drills toward Mandarin.
"Ha!" replied Mandarin, "you missed."
"So you think." Gibson smiled.
Mandarin looked to where Gibson had hit, some frayed was growing due to Gibson's hit, getting closer to the room's main battery. Then, it hit.
KABOOM! Mandarin was sent flying once more through the room as a result of the explosion.
He landed on his head, and groaned as he returned to his feet, the red, green, and blue monkeys growing nearer.
Mandarin through his arms up in the air, "ENOUGH!"
"Wha-?"
"Hey!"
"Uh-oh."
The three monkeys lifted off of the ground. Mandarin began to spin them around himself, but 20 feet above his head. "Nice try, my brothers, but you are no match for me."
The monkeys were traveling at 50 miles per hour, screaming as they tried to free themselves.
Suddenly, success was found. Gibson, dizzy, was able to concentrate enough to activate one of his drills. He had trouble aiming, but shot out a laser from his drill. Since he was spinning so fast, the laser hit all four walls of the room. He heard SPRX-77 cry out, and didn't know if it was a result of his laser, or from the attack they were receiving from the orange monkey. But finally, he hit his target.
Mandarin yelled in pain as the laser went flying across his abdomen, completely ruining his metal body armor.
But they didn't have time to dwell on this. "Monkey team," Gibson stated, "we can't take him right now! We have to retreat!"
"But Sparks is hurt," yelled Otto.
Gibson looked over; his laser had hit his companion's left leg, creating a terrible limp. "Otto, you let Sparks use you as a crutch, and pick up Nova. I'll get Antauri."
Mandarin looked in horror as his metal armor began to fall off. This was something he had never experienced before. He continued to cry out from the pain of it all. He didn't notice as all five monkeys left the Robot: two unconscious, one limping, and two stumbling over the weight of helping their comrades.
For the first time since the creation of the monkey team, the monkeys were retreating from their own Super Robot.
A/N: Bet you weren't expecting that, now were you? I know I might have added in some tacky stuff that may utterly disgust a couple of you, but I hope it wasn't so terrible that you wouldn't take time out to review. And I hope those of you who thought it was good would be so kind as to review and tell me so. Thanks again!
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