Editor's Note- It looks like we had a plot twist. This chapter should be longer than the last couple of chapters. Some inspiration came to me. Remember, if you want any new characters introduced, do it soon! Now let us continue...

Chapter 14: Luna Plasma

Med-bots were swarming through the Starship Phoenix. Some robots were repaired and the wreckage was cleared. Ratchet and Clank were in the bridge, working on the computer.

"How's it coming, Clank?"

"Almost done. If I can triangulate the signal fromSasha's communicator, I should be able to find her."

"Well, keep working."

Two Galactic rangers walked into the bridge with their hourly status reports.

"Sarge, repairs are 83 done and the large nerd was taken to intensive care."

"Good, proceed."

"Yes sir."

Clank was typing away at the console and finally there was a singular beep of results.

"I've got it! She is on Planet Magmose."

"Right, download the coordinates to my ship."

"Wait up, take this."

Clank held out a small green necklace, except ithad a cybernetic green chip on the end.

"What is it?"

"It's called the Recall. Al made it. When you press the button, you are automatically teleported to a preselected area. I've set it to return here."

"Thanks but I don't think I'll need it."

"Ratchet, you have to understand. Whatever did this won't be stopped by regular weapons. Just grab Sasha and run."

"Sure."

Even though Ratchet said he wouldn't but the glint in Ratchet's eye said something else.

Sasha sleepily opened her eyes. Her thigh had a deep cut and her left arm was scorched.She was tied to astretcher inside an electrically lit cave.

"Where am I?"

"So you're finally awake."

Her eyes turned a monstrous colossus standing in the entryway. She wanted to letout a terrified scream but too stunned to do it.

"What are you?"

"I'm the next step in evolution. I am perfection. I am Reznor!"

With those last words, he let out a thunderous roar.

"Kind of overdramatic, don't you think?"

"Hey, I don't write this shit."

They simply stared at each other for a couple of minutes. Sasha had a smug smile on her face.

"So fuzzball, are you scared?"

"Not really."

"You must think you're pretty clever with a communicator that is trackable."

Her smile left her face in an instant.

"But-how."

"I disarmed you, remember?"

"Why would you want me to be rescued?"

"Because you aren't the target."

Sasha suddenly understood.

"It's Ratchet."

Ratchet's ship was flying towards the planet's surface. Ratchet jumped out of the cockpit as it landed. The planet was covered with volcanoes and the sky was an orange-red color. Ratchet pulled up his Map-o-matic and followed the trail towards the source.

"Pretty nice scenery."

He trailed the source into a large cave. As he entered, he recognized a familiar face.

"Sasha!"

"Ratchet, stay back! Its a trap!"

But it was too late. Reznor walked from around the corner and Ratchet's jaw dropped. This thing was huge! The shock wore off and Ratchet pulled out a Nitro Eruptor.

"Let her go!"

"Why don't you make me, wimp?"

Angrily, Ratchet fired a shot but when it hit the freak, he was unharmed.

"Don't tell me that is the best you can do?"

"Not a chance!"

Ratchet pulled out a Bouncer and fired. It did nothing and Reznor began to move forward. He pulled out a Decimator and fired 4 missiles. Nothing. Ratchet tried out theDisc Blade Gun. Nothing. Vaporizer. Zip. Mini Nuke. Nada.

"Why won't this stuff work!"

By this time, Reznor was close to Ratchet. Very close. He raised his claw-hand and smacked Ratchet with a backhand strike. Ratchet was sent crashing into a wall.

CRACK

Reznor fired a plasma burst at Ratchet but he activated his Shield Charger.

BOOM

The shield burst from the impact. Reznor was charging forward with dual blades and Ratchet put up his wrench in defense.

CHINK

While blocking, Ratchet had athought:

I can't beat this guy!

Reznor pulled Ratchet into the air psychically and hurled him straight into Sasha.

"Ratchet, are you okay?"

Ratchet moved woosily.

"Sasha, grab my hand!"

When she grabs, Ratchet presses the Recall. When Reznor saw this, he screamed.

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

But it was too late! They disappeared in flash of green light. He let out a furious roar.

RAWWWWWRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

Final Thought- Oh! So close! Ha Ha! well, I guess that's long enough. Keep sending in reviews! And good night!