Vyser: OH YEAH! I'M BACK WITH THE NEXT CHAPTER! THE TIME HAS FINALLY ARRIVED!

Tech: Relax…its just another chapter…Yeesh.

Vyser: Yes, well, something interesting is going to happen that'll change everything!

Tech: Oh no, tell me that you haven't gotten what I think you've gotten into your head.

Vyser: That all depends…All I've doing lately is studying, sleeping, typing and eating…not even I know what's going on up in my head.

Tech: Oh boy, might as well get this out of the way…Vyser doesn't own ToS or the characters you all submitted!

Vyser: Now…With the update!

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Chapter 42: The TECH-nological Terror

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"Just give it up…Zeek, you've no chance," said Tech as Zeek tried to rise from the remainders of the desk and the mechanical tentacles returned to Tech's backpack. "You know I have a policy on beating up on weaklings."

"I don't care if you ruin my body, but you'll pay," Zeek replied as he managed to barely get to his feet. "You'll pay for killing my father and making me do those horrible things with that dark spirit on me."

"Oh…thanks for the reminder," thanked Tech as he reached into his pocket and pulled out a dark spirit. "Been a while since we all saw one of these hasn't it?"

"Don't tell me that you're going to put that on," Zeek commented as Tech broke out in laughter. "Now what?"

"Well, you see, I wasn't planning on using it on my self," responded Tech with a little laughter in his voice. Tech then reached into his other pocket and lifted a purple jewel that looked to have electricity surging through it. "I have bigger plans for it…You are just the first step to my reign of destruction."

"And what makes you think that you can get away with that?" asked a mysterious voice as Tech and Zeek looked to see Vezerini standing at the doors that led to the stairs.

"Vezerini?" Zeek asked, as Tech looked surprised.

"This is 'THE' Vezerini, Exodus warned everyone about?" questioned Tech as Vezerini began to walk towards Tech. "I'm not impressed at all."

"I don't come to impress you…I came to destroy you…" Vezerini replied as Tech took a step back.

"How'd you get in here anyway?" asked Tech as he brought up his right arm.

"I used the elevator," Vezerini answered as Tech anime fell and Zeek sighed loudly.

"I knew those elevators were bad news…but nnnnnnnooooooooo, Liminate needed a faster way to get up here," growled Tech as he pressed a few buttons on his wrist. "Anyway, this is a private party…so leave before I force you to leave!"

"You can't harm me…though you're welcome to try," Vezerini said as Tech roared into the air while Vezerini continued to walk towards Tech.

"Careful what you wish for!" roared Tech as the four metallic tentacles shot from his backpack and charged directly towards Vezerini. "Cause I'm giving you what I've got!"

The four tentacles grabbed Vezerini by his limbs; Tech just laughed as his tentacles began to tighten their grip. Vezerini however, didn't even break a sweat or even flinch as the pressure began to build up.

"Now what do you have to say?" Tech asked before he broke into laughter.

"Tech obviously doesn't realize who he's dealing with," thought Zeek as Vezerini sighed loudly.

"You done yet? I've got another place I need to be…" Vezerini asked, as Tech looked shocked then began to fume with anger.

"DON'T ACT COCKY!" roared Tech as electricity surged through the tentacles towards Vezerini.

"I see…Then, I retaliate!" Vezerini yelled as electricity surged from him and zapped out through Tech's electrical attack.

"OH CRAP!" yelled Tech as he quickly through off the backpack that had just started to get hit by the electricity.

"ENOUGH!" Vezerini roared as he grabbed the mechanical tentacle and threw the backpack behind him towards the door. As soon as the backpack reached the door it exploded on contact filling the room with smoke. "There is nothing you can do to stop me."

"Well then how about me?" asked a mysterious voice as everyone turned towards the ceiling to see none other than…Exodus floating in midair with both of his wings out. "How you all doing?"

"Damn it! How do people keep getting in here?" Tech cursed as Exodus floated to the ground.

"You left the back door open," answered Exodus as Tech bent over in embarrassment.

"Well…Exodus…it's been three…four thousand years since we last fought, right?" Vezerini asked as Exodus landed on the ground with his eyes closed.

"Four thousand and two…but who's counting?" replied Exodus as Zeek managed to gather the remainder of his strength.

"What do you want anyway?" Tech asked as Exodus glared at him.

"To ask why exactly you are doing this Tech," answered Exodus as Tech was taken back.

"And to think you were my boss once," Tech chuckled as everyone except Exodus looked confused. "Unable to realize my actions and my justifications! Remember the days you watched me? Those 25 years ago after I escaped from the Desian Base…remember?"

- 25 years ago –

"How's the specimen?" asked Kuviar as he approached the Desian scientist working on a thirteen year old Tech with his right arm still made of flesh but darkened due to the new ex-sphere on it.

"Sir, we're getting readings that specimen number 7T3EE aging process has slowed down drastically," answered the scientist. "But as you can see, the specimen is losing all nerve and ability to use his right arm."

"Very good, figure out the cause and prepare to remove it," ordered Kuviar as he began to walk away.

"Uh sir…what are we supposed to do with the specimen?" asked the scientist as Kuviar stopped.

"Remove the ex-sphere…then get rid of the specimen, he's of no more use for us," answered Kuviar as the scientist saluted and pressed a button on the table.

The morning soon came, the battered, broken down, young Tech was thrown out the Desian base. Tech didn't move for a few seconds, then he stood up very weakly and began to walk away from the base with groans of pain filling the air slightly.

Three days passed, and still the young Tech still hasn't reached any town, his right arm about to fall off, he just gives up and falls to the ground coughing in pain. Just as his last breath is about to leave him, a mysterious light makes Tech move his head to see. In front of his eyes is Exodus carrying a bucket of water.

"Drink," said Exodus as he lifted Tech's head and moved it towards the bucket, which Tech immediately drank from.

"Thanks," Tech replied as he managed to get some energy to stand up barely, his right arm still limp. "But, I don't need anyone…my Frick'n village gave me up as a sacrifice to those Desians, I need no more trust from anyone."

"What if I could help you?" asked Exodus as Tech raised his eyebrow.

"Did you not just hear me?" Tech sighed as Exodus chuckled.

"Yes, but your power intrigues me," replied Exodus as Tech looked confused.

"What power?" Tech asked as Exodus kicked the bucket into Tech's right arm. "What'd you do that for?"

"Watch," replied Exodus as the bucket began to absorb into Tech's hand which instantly became metallic.

"What is this?" Tech asked as he tried to get the metal off his hand…but with no avail.

"Your power that you were born with," answered Exodus as he held out his hand. "Come with me…With my knowledge you can become strong and take revenge."

"I've no choice…let's go," Tech replied as he took Exodus's hand and a light began to engulf them.

"Discard your old name, you are now Tech, master of metals," said Exodus as the two disappeared into the light.

-Present-

"Wow…you were used in experiments?" Zeek asked as Tech finished talking.

"Yes, and eventually I replaced all of my limbs with metal," added Tech as Vezerini looked confused.

"But your goal is still unknown," Vezerini replied as Tech began to chuckle.

"Of course you being of flesh and blood wouldn't understand," laughed Tech as Exodus just smirked. "Just as Exodus dreams of, I wish for a world without discrimination and war. But, with humans, elves, half-elves, whatever the race, these parts of life will never be eliminated. Which is why I'm made something to turn them all into machines!"

"Nice plan, but what if those who can take the new form?" Exodus asked as Tech smirked.

"That's when natural selection will take place…the road for the strong will be paved with the deaths of the weak," answered Tech as Zeek and Vezerini looked shocked. "And for those who can't accept this future of mine, will be buried with the remains of the past! Evolution is the key!"

"You're sick!" Zeek yelled as Tech continued to press buttons on his arm.

"You're too kind, but now then, Exodus, I believe you're here to stop me?" asked Tech as Exodus chuckled.

"Why bother, your plan has some key points, so go ahead…its not like your metal will affect me," Exodus replied as Tech looked surprised. "I just came here to get revenge on Vezerini and to make sure he won't do what he did before!"

"Exodus…you couldn't beat me 4000 years ago…and you can't beat me now," sighed Vezerini as he got into a fighting pose. "And I can easily defeat you!"

"Last time you hardly defeated…as you can see I'm standing before you today," Exodus replied as he quickly flew directly into Vezerini crashing them both through the wall. "AND YOU'RE ALL ALONE! NO ONE CAN HELP YOU!"

"Shit…I'll have to replace that wall now," cursed Tech as Zeek tried to stab Tech in the back with his dagger only to have Tech turn around to block it with his right arm. "You still alive Zeek? You're persistent, I'll give you that…and the fact that you have a power resonating with in you."

"What the hell are you talking about?" Zeek asked before Tech punched him into the wall, causing a huge crater in the wall due to the impact.

"Taking the information about the dark spirit wasn't my only goal…" answered Tech as he lifted Zeek by the collar of his shirt with his left hand. "There's a power in your soul…I was planning on turning it into a powerful Dark Spirit…but now you've pissed off the edge…" Tech's right hand suddenly transformed into a large spinning drill. "So say hello to your dead father for me on the other side!"

Just as Tech was about to stab Zeek with the drill, when suddenly a shock wave surged from the ground and crashed into Tech. Tech dropped Zeek to the ground.

"WHO DID THAT!" roared Tech as he turned to see the rest of the group standing at the door with Lloyd in the front with his swords pointed towards Tech. "Oh crap…you people…let me guess you took the elevator."

"Actually we took the stairs," Genis pointed out as Tech sighed.

"Enough! I have had enough of you cretins trying to devastate my plans," roared Tech as he raised his right arm. "Well this time, you won't be able to touch me with this barrier that I created…activate!"

Suddenly, a great silver barrier began to enter the room, the entire group began to run to try to get into the barrier…unfortunately only Lloyd, Sera, and Kratos were able to get inside the barrier. Tech just groaned as the rest of the group tried to get into the barrier…unsuccessfully.

"I don't really have the patience or time to really deal with you fools today…" sighed Tech as Lloyd, Sera and Kratos drew their swords. "You mind leaving?"

"Not what after you did to Zeek!" Sera yelled as she charged towards Tech who just sighed once more.

"Foolish girl…" sighed Tech as Sera was about to slash Tech who just turned to the side at the last second to dodge. "Too easy…"

"Then how about this!" Sera yelled as she quickly turned and kicked Tech right in the stomach. "Got'cha!"

"Or so you think," chuckled Tech as he grabbed Sera's leg and threw her into the wall next to Zeek. Tech quickly turned around to see Lloyd and Kratos about to slash him but Tech raised his arms in a defensive manner. "Now, will you two provide some actual entertainment? I've changed my mind about fighting you."

Meanwhile, Sera was next to the badly beaten Zeek, Zeek was still alive…though it looked like he would be lasting too much longer.

"Zeek! Why'd you go without us?" Sera asked as Zeek coughed.

"For my Father's sake…Tech needs to pay," replied Zeek as he tried to get up but Sera pushed him to the ground.

"You are not doing anything…you're too badly injured," Sera said as Zeek winced in pain. "You need to rest."

"Sera…there's something you need to know…" moaned Zeek as he began to slowly close his eyes. "I…I…uh…"

"Zeek?" Sera asked as Zeek closed his eyes. "Zeek? Zeek! ZEEK!"

"I guess Zeek wasn't man enough to survive," commented Tech as Lloyd, Kratos and everyone else who was watching bowed his or her heads down.

"Zeek's gone?" Lloyd asked before Tech pushed him and Kratos away.

"Lloyd…we can't dwell on Zeek's passing," said Kratos as Tech began to make his way towards the father and son. "We must fight in Zeek and his father's name!"

"That brings a tear to my eye…or it would if I didn't hate that kind of mushy crap!" Tech yelled as his metallic hands suddenly became two giant mechanical fists and he began to charge towards Lloyd and Kratos! "But don't worry! You'll soon join Zeek!"

Before Tech even reached Lloyd and Kratos, Sera had just kicked Tech in the jaw while flying with her wings out! The force of the kick sent Tech flying into his own barrier, then he crashed into the ground.

"Great…this again," Lloyd said as Tech got up with his hand over his mouth.

"Remind me to get Yuan to remove that Ex-Sphere later," whispered Kratos as Tech spat out a tooth from his mouth.

"MY TOOTH!" Tech yelled (with a slight whistle in his voice) as he turned towards Sera. "You…you…insolate girl! You've really got me mad now!"

"…" Replied Sera as Tech pulled out the summon spirit crystal and the dark spirit from his pocket.

"Now you'll all have to face what I have planned!" Tech roared as he placed the jewels on his chest. "Now! Activate GIGA TECH! MODE ALPHA!"

After Tech roared, a large purple aura engulfed him, then the metal that was on the ground had turned into a liquid like substance and shoot onto Tech. When the aura died down, Tech was completely different. His shirt had ripped off, exposing his now metal chest, his overcoat was ripped and was now exposing his full metal arms that had blasters attached to them. His head is what changed the most, his mouth was covered with a metallic guard and basically his entire face was covered with metal. His eyes now glowed a bright yellow and his hair was the only evidence that Tech was once human was the fact that his brown hair was sticking out of the top. Next to Tech were three floating silver orbs, they were circling Tech as if they were waiting for something to happen.

"What did he do to himself?" asked Colette from behind the barrier.

"He's given up on his humanity," Raine answered as Tech began to laugh.

"Now…this is the form that all life beings will look like if they survive the natural selection!" laughed Tech as everyone gasped. "Think about it…no more disease, no more pain, and no more suffering…my plan is to help many of this world…why do you oppose it?"

"Because you plan on killing many people in the process!" Sheena yelled as Tech chuckled.

"Well there's that…but those few who'll survive will walk the way to a New World!" announced Tech as Sera flew towards him with her sword. "Your attacks won't hurt me!"

Just as Sera had thrust her swords towards Tech, the three orbs shot in front of him and a small barrier blocked the sword. Even in her emotionless state, Sera as well as everyone else was shocked.

"What the?" Kratos questioned as Sera broke off her attack.

"These things are called M.T. Shields, as long as they are active, any attack you may throw at me," explained Tech as he raised both of his cannon arms. "…Will just be blocked. However…my attacks won't be! Tech cannons…Fire!"

Tech then shot many rapid blasts from his cannons; Lloyd, Kratos and Sera were barely able to dodge the attacks. But, eventually Tech managed to get many blasts onto the three family members. The three began to fall to the ground as the rest of the group tried to get through the barrier.

"LLOYD!" Colette, Genis, Raine and Sheena yelled as they pounded on the barrier.

"SERA!" yelled Suzu, Jet, Zelos, Luna, and Duke as Tech began to walk towards the fallen three that were struggling to get up.

"KRATOS!" the rest yelled as Tech pointed his cannon towards Sera's head.

"Now, I'll kill the girl who ruined my face…" chuckled Tech as the cannon began to charge with energy. "You'll soon by with your dead boyfriend Zeek…now then. DDDDIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEE!"

Just as the cannon was about to fire, a large twister of silver energy crashed into Tech before his M.T. Shields could activate. Tech was then thrown back into the barrier for a second time. Everyone was shocked to see what had happened…Zeek was on his feet and his right hand was glowing silver…along with the rest of his body. His silver hair was flowing into the air sticking up, as his clothes seemed to be caught in a breeze. Tech growled as he saw Zeek standing before him.

"Zeek…you persistent bastard…" growled Tech as Zeek got into a fighter's pose.

"Tech…as long as my heart beats strong…you'll never kill me!" Zeek yelled as Tech charged towards him and Zeek charged back!

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Vyser: Wow! What a chapter! And now for a special treat for you all! I'm now going to introduce previews for the chapters coming up with actual lines from the next chapter and to start this off we have none other than…Zeek, Lloyd and Tech!

Preview

Zeek: Tech, you'll pay for all you've done!

Tech: This power…this is the power that was hidden within your soul!

Lloyd: Tech's new form maybe too much for Zeek…we need to fight together!

Tech: My body is not a shield to block my future…But a sword to fight for my ideal world!

Zeek: This maybe it my friends…thank you.

Review to see; Chapter 42: Machine and Oil VS Flesh and Blood

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