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Chapter 5: The Heropon
After escaping the jewel of Mor Ardain. Rex and his friends are sprinting down Torigoth as fast as they could. Right before they could turn around the corner a door opened up revealing a brown nopon with engineer clothing.
"Pst friends come here into Tora's house."
Not given much of an option while on the run, Rex and his friends entered the nopon's house. Everyone then takes a breather from the encounter with Brighid, especially Rex, who realizes he's still in his alien form. This causes a look of horror to appear on his face. Well, it would've but this form is incapable of making facial expressions.
'I transformed in front of Brighid, the jewel of the empire, and now word will now reach her Driver, the special inquisitor.' This was not good. Rex meant to keep the secret of his Omnitrix from Alrest. But now maybe in a few months, maybe even weeks everyone will know of his existence and the most powerful device in the universe. 'But what's worse losing your friends or having your secret exposed?' He thinks for a second and realizes he doesn't regret what he's done if it meant saving his friends.
A part of him is thankful too. This just means he can go all out whenever he needs to protect Pyra.
"It's so good to see heropon Rex-Rex Tora wasn't sure if it was him. But after seeing transformation Tora knew it was heropon Rex-Rex."
The group turns to the Nopon and realizes there's another person with him.
The person… robot… Blade? Is a girl a young girl with an orange core crystal rather than the normal blue on regular blades. She looked quite young, about the age of a child who's just entered her teen years. Although she had a somewhat normal face with metal hair. Her body was a different story. It was all metallic and the only article of clothing she had were a cape, bloomers, and a hat.
"Poppi also excited to meet masterpon's heropon. Have been waiting 4 years to finally meet heropon Rex." The girl, now named Poppi, said while bowing in a maidlike manner.
Suddenly she walked up to Pyra and Nia, observing both of them. After a few seconds turned to the nopon named Tora. "Masterpon can Poppi have next model based on red blade's face would increase beauty level by 74% and cuteness level by 19%. Also still asking for gormotti cat ears upgrade. Cuteness level would increase by 36% while fighting crime and serving masterpon." She asked in such a sweet and cute manner Rex thought he could get diabetes from it.
The entire gang could only say one thing while looking dumbfounded, "Uh… What?" This was definitely the most bizarre thing they've ever seen, maybe even more than Rex and he's the guy who can turn into aliens.
The Nopon looked nervous and quickly said. "Uh, friends ignore that. More importantly Tora glad to see heropon Rex-Rex after so long. Now Tora can fulfill dream of being heropon Rex-Rex's sidekick." The nopon's eyes were filled with worship as he gazes at Rex and moves closer to him on his left side hugging his arm.
Poppi then moves to Rex's right hugging his other arm and looking at him in admiration. "Yes, and since Poppi is masterpon's sidekick and maid. That makes Poppi sidekick sidekick of Rex."
Rex was feeling uncomfortable at all the attention. He didn't know these two. Well, at least he thinks he doesn't. Though he swears Tora was familiar to him. Also what was this girl was she a Blade or a Robot?. He's met robots before but Poppi has way more sentience than any robot he's seen.
Sensing her Driver's discomfort, Pyra helps him out. "It's nice to meet you… um, Tora and Poppi, was it?" they both nod at her, and she continues. "Thank you for helping us, but why don't you give Rex some space? I think you're making him uncomfortable." Tora and Poppi then understand and give Rex some space while still looking at him in worship.
Taking a sigh of relief and mentally thanking Pyra. Rex then realizes he's still in his alien form and he panics. "Um hey, Tora. Listen, did you see the entire battle with Brighid?" He was already worried about his secret being spread by not just Mor Ardain but by this nopon as well.
"Yes, and Tora was excited to see heropon Rex-Rex transform after so many years."
Nia then walks up and asks Tora. "Hold on, you've seen Rex transform before?" She became confused. Didn't Rex try to keep his transformations a secret from everyone? Wait he transform in front of Brighid. Why would he expose his secret if he was so adamant about keeping it?
Tora nods at her and replies. "Yes, heropon Rex-Rex saved Tora 4 years ago. He even gave Tora precious gems so Tora can have enough money to build Poppi!" The little nopon then goes back to worshiping Rex.
Trying to ignore his discomfort from the little nopon, Rex asks him. "Hey, Tora. Not to be rude but I don't remember what happened 4 years ago can you please tell me?"
Did he really meet this nopon 4 years ago? Thinking back hard he does remember saving a nopon 4 years ago. But that nopon was way smaller than Tora. it couldn't be the same nopon could it?
Tora looked dejected at Rex's inability to remember him. "Meh-Meh Tora hoped heropon Rex-Rex would remember him."
Poppi then came over to Tora and said. "Detecting sadness in masterpon. Engaging comforting maid mode Feedback style." She then rubs Tora's head gently. The nopon smiles at this and begins to sigh in bliss.
Seeing this awkward scene was enough to make everyone fall silent and think, 'What in the architect's name?' Did Tora design her this way? If so they don't want to know what else was programmed into this innocent-looking girl.
Dromarch was the first one to gather his bearings, and he coughed. "Ahem, young Tora. I believe you owe us an explanation on how you know master Rex's secret."
Tora then jumps up and looks excited. "Sure Tora will explain the day he met heropon Rex-Rex. The day he saved Tora from core crystal hunters."
Flashback 4 years ago,
Tora was walking down the streets of Torigoth dejectedly. Earlier today he tried to resonate with a core crystal again but all he got was a nosebleed. Thankfully, he could stop it. But that didn't stop the sadness he felt from his inability to become a Driver. He had an artificial Blade that was almost complete, but the parts he needed for it were expensive.
Something catches his eye, though. A pair of Drivers and Blades were in a back alley just standing around. Seeing real Drivers made Tora excited, so he went to spy on them. Hiding behind a barrel, he listens to them.
"Hey, do you ever wonder why we're here?" Driver #1 asked
His partner responds. "It's one of life's greatest mysteries, isn't it? Why are we here? I mean, were we created through some kind of cosmic accident? Or did the Architect really create us and is watching us? I dunno, man. But it keeps me up at night."
After that, a moment of silence fills the area. Even Tora, who is a scientist, couldn't help but think about what the Driver said. He questioned his place in the world and the events that led to his life. He and his family were nopons with no potential to awaken Blades. So by combining their brains they decided to create the world's first artificial Blade. However, when they were almost finished, tragedy struck. A nopon shot his grampypon, and he only escaped with the ether furnace because his dadapon bought him time.
One blade who was a male humanoid common type just sighs at his Driver. Because he knows that's not what his partner meant. "Jeff, that's not what Tim meant."
The Driver now named Tim incredulously said. "Yeah, I mean why are we here? As in, why are we in this back alley in Gormott?"
Suddenly, the silence in the area becomes awkward. Jeff blushes because he realizes he's just revealed one of his deepest insecurities. "Oh… um right, we're here because we're told to attack the shipment of core crystals from Mor Ardain." he hopes that's enough to make everyone forget about what he said earlier.
"What was all that stuff about the Architect?"
"Nothing."
"Want to talk about it?"
"No." Jeff quickly replied, hoping they would change the subject.
While they were having their awkward conversation. Tora comprehends who they were. These Drivers were the core crystal hunters. He feels angry at this. Why did these people have the potential to be Drivers but not him? If Tora was a Driver he could stop them and find his dadapon.
Why was Alrest such an unfair world? The only thing nopon were good at was trading and he was terrible at that. If he was terrible at the one thing his kind was good at then what was the point of him?. He couldn't trade and he couldn't become a Driver. Was he only destined for failure?
Tora turned around and was about to run away. However, another person stood right behind him and blocked his way. "Well, what do we have here? A nosey little nopon who shouldn't have stuck his nose in our business." the man said. He then turned to the Drivers and called out. "Jeff! Tim! We have a little voice here that needs to be silenced." He held Tora down while the two drivers came over.
Tora was shaking like a leaf. He didn't want to die! He wanted to become a good Driver, not like these criminals. Is his family's dream really going to die with him? 'Sorry, grampypon Soosoo. Tora failed. But Tora will see you soon.' he thought with tears welling up in his eyes. Deep down, he prayed and wished someone would save him like a hero.
Jeff looked at the man holding down Tora with hesitation in his eyes. "Um Captain, are you sure he looks like a kid can't we just beat him up and tell him to keep quiet." He may be a criminal but killing kids was a bit too far for him.
The captain glares at him. "Jeff, we can't risk anyone knowing about this operation. The fewer witnesses, the better. You've got to put that in your head." he explained. He then pulls out a knife and aims it at Tora's throat. Well, at least the area where his throat is supposed to be.
Tora closes his eyes and prays. 'Someone save Tora please' he begs in his mind.
As if the architect heard his prayers, a voice stops the captain from killing him. "Hey, bullying a little nopon isn't the best thing to do, you know? Why don't you pick on someone your own size?" Turning to the source of the voice Tora became shocked. Standing not too far away from him was a strange humanoid being, but it was not human at all. The creature's skin was all black, and he only had one eye which was gold coloured. The fingertips of the creature were some sort of plug holes. It also had two tendrils and both of them had plugs at the end of them and a tail with a plug too. The most peculiar thing about the creature was the white hourglass dial on its chest.
"W-w-what are you? You freak!" Tim shouts out, in shock at seeing this strange creature.
The creature just grins and cockily replies. "Oh, you know just your everyday hero. But call me Feedback." he then walks towards the group.
The captain commands, "Tim. Jeff, take down this freak show." he yelled while still holding Tora down.
The two Drivers draw their weapons and their blades supplied them with the ether energy to form them. Upon seeing the ether energy being supplied to the Drivers Feedback's grin widened. Raising up both his hands, he drains the ether link from the Blades. The Blades were shocked. They could feel the ether link that's supposed to go to their Drivers was instead being drained by this Feedback. Even worse, as they continue to open the link. They could feel the ether energy within themselves being drained. Feeling faint from having their energy absorbed. The blades begin to collapse and faint. As they did, the weapons of the two Driver's had lost their ether blades and became useless.
Jeff looks stupefied at his weapon and Blade. "W-w-what did you do to them!?" he demanded. This has never happened before. Why is his blade unconscious from just supplying him power. Also, why did his weapon lose its blade was something wrong with the ether in the air?
Feedback just continues to grin as he raises his hands. Energy forms on the tips of his fingers and two beams of energy blast from them hitting Jeff and Tim. It launched the two Drivers out into the street, with both of them groaning in pain.
The captain looks at Feedback in terror. He lets go of Tora and runs away. Before he could get far a blast of energy slams onto his back knocking him out in the streets with his two partners.
Chuckling, Feedback walks up to Tora, who was shaking in fear. Tora begs him. "No, please don't eat Tora. Tora doesn't taste good!" he begs as he cries out in fright.
Tora couldn't think straight. Even though this strange being saved him. He was still afraid of being killed just a few seconds ago. His mind is just telling him to run and survive but his whole body is paralyzed with fear.
As Feedback gets closer, Tora closes his eyes, waiting for this monster to eat him. But he didn't feel any teeth biting into him. No, all he felt was someone stroking his head. Opening his eyes, Tora sees Feedback rubbing his head while giving him a gentle smile. He was confused wasn't this monster going to eat him? Also the touch of this monster was so comforting and warm. He thought only his mamapon could make him feel this way before she left. He sighs in content from the gentle gesture and calms down.
After seeing Tora calm down, Feedback asks in concern. "Hey, those guys didn't hurt you, did they? Sorry I didn't get here sooner."
Realizing that Feedback wasn't a bad person, Tora responds. "No Tora didn't get hurt from bad Drivers. Feedback saved Tora. Tora is grateful to Feedback. Is Feedback really a hero like he said?" He prayed for a hero to come and it did.
Feedback smirks at him. "Oh yeah, I'm a hero, and don't you forget it." he arrogantly answers while crossing his arms.
"Beep, beep, beep, beep, beep!" A beeping sound fills the area and Feedback looks down at his hourglass symbol in alarm, which was flashing red.
A red flash illuminates the area, forcing Tora to close his eyes. When he opened them, his jaw dropped. Standing in the place of Feedback was a normal human boy, about 11 years old, wearing blue clothing. Strapped to the boy's left wrist was a watch that had the exact symbol Feedback had.
"Meh-meh what happened?! How did Feedback turn into human boy!?" he questioned in shock. This wasn't possible. No being in Alrest can transform as Feedback had.
The boy looks at the watch, which was now red with anger and annoyance as he narrows his eyes. "Titans' foot! You timeout now!" He yells out in rage. "You stupid thing! I swear half the time you give me the wrong forms and now you do this!" taking a deep breath. He now realizes that this nopon saw him turn back to being human.
Coughing awkwardly, he asks Tora. "Um hey Tora right?" The nopon could only nod, dumbfounded while trying to process what he just saw. "Listen, can you please what you saw a secret? It would help me a lot." He begs, hoping this nopon doesn't have a motor mouth.
Tora shakes his head to gather himself. He was still astonished at what he saw, but he enthusiastically answered. "No problem Feedback saved Tora! So, Tora will keep Feedback's secret!"
The boy laughs at Tora's energy. Nopons are one of the cutest things he's seen and Tora was definitely the cutest given how he acted. "Well, thanks, Tora. But Feedback was the name of that form. My real name is Rex." he grinned.
Sure it may be stupid to tell this nopon his real name. But something in him is telling him to trust this little guy. Strangely, it was almost as if he met him before like in a dream or something.
Tora looks at Rex in admiration. "Okay then, Tora will call you Rex-Rex then!" he proudly declares.
Rex just rubs the back of his head, confused. "Um, Rex-Rex?" he asks with hesitation. How did this little guy know what he calls himself in his nopon form?
Tora just nods in excitement. "Yep Rex-Rex! This shows Tora's respect for Rex-Rex!" he answers, as he is hopping up and down in excitement.
A growl is heard throughout the area. Both Rex and Tora look at Rex's stomach, which is somehow louder than a snoring Gogol. Rex blushes from embarrassment. He has eaten nothing due to him chasing the core crystal hunters.
Tora looks at Rex and asks. "Is Rex-Rex hungry?" He nods and Tora offers. "Don't worry, can eat at Tora's house. Though Tora doesn't know how to cook," he said dejectedly at being unable to give his saviour a decent meal.
Rex just pats Tora on the head as reassurance. "Don't worry Tora. I'm starving so much I can eat pretty much anything right now. So, yes I'll eat at your house." he reassures Tora since he doesn't want to appear rude.
Tora nods in excitement. "Meh-meh then Rex-Rex, follow Tora to his home and have lunch!" he exclaimed.
Rex then follows Tora through Torigoth until they reach Tora's house. Which is on the lower levels. Going inside the house, Rex notices that it's pretty big for one person or nopon in this case. He also admires the view of the cloud sea from the house. It was natural he should take an interest in the cloud sea. Soon he's going to become a salvager for his home while being a hero at the same time.
Tora heads to his pantry and brings out some food for both him and Rex. As the two eat Tora couldn't help but ask. "Um, Rex-Rex." Rex looks up to Tora with all his attention. "Tora has to ask. How did Feedback turn into Rex-Rex? Also, is Rex-Rex really true name?" he questioned.
Rex looks at Tora before sighing. "Tora, I'm sorry, but I can't tell you the reason I can transform. But my name is Rex I'm not lying about that," he answers honestly, hoping that Tora wouldn't push the subject.
Tora nods sadly from being unable to learn the secret of Rex's power. Though Tora had another question, he wanted to ask. "Um, then Tora have new question. Is Rex-Rex really a hero like he said?"
Rex grins at this and nods excitedly. "Yeah, I'm a hero alright. That reminds me I have to go to Mor Ardain soon. There's going to be this attack happening there from the Brionac. So, I'll have to leave soon." he answered while remembering the other thing he's supposed to do later.
Tora looks at Rex in admiration again. "That's amazing Rex-Rex isn't just Rex-Rex. He's heropon Rex-Rex!" he cried out in amazement at Rex's heroism. "Tora wish he could be strong like heropon Rex-Rex. But Tora has no power and can't become Driver too," he said in sadness at his powerlessness.
Rex looks at Tora in confusion. "You can't become a Driver?" he asks in bewilderment. He's never heard of people unable to become Drivers. What? Was there some kind of prerequisite or something?
Tora nods at the question. "Yes, nopon can't become Drivers. At least that is what Tora thinks. Never seen a nopon Driver before." he said sadly from all his failed attempts at awakening a Blade. Then Tora's eyes shone with a small spark of hope. "That why Tora is building world's first artificial Blade! With such Blade, even Tora can become Driver! But Tora has no money for parts to make artificial Blade." the hope within his eyes died down.
Seeing this little nopon's downcasted expression hurt Rex. He could tell that Tora wanted to do good from what he's seen of him. Making up his mind Rex will help Tora fulfill his dream of being a Driver.
"Hey Tora," he called out, making the nopon look at him. "You want to be a Driver and I can tell you're a good nopon too. So, how much money do you need for this artificial Blade?" he asked. He had a way to make money fast. But it's not something he enjoys doing since it was kinda unfair.
Tora looked surprised at Rex's offer. Why would he help him after only meeting him? Is Rex really a hero like he said? This was a golden opportunity for Tora, though. Someone was willing to pay him so he can make his artificial Blade.
"Tora need at least 60000 gold for parts but Tora not think heropon Rex-Rex have that much."
Rex looks down at his watch and sees the symbol is green. Signifying that it's finished recharging. Smiling, he turns the dial and goes through the menu until he finds the silhouette he wanted. Slamming down on the core, Rex transforms again. This time he was a giant humanoid composed of diamonds.
"Diamondhead!" he shouted.
Species: Petrosapien (Diamondhead)
Homeworld: Petropia
Powers and abilities: aging immunity, acid immunity, heat resistance, space survivability, metamorphic arms, crystallokinesis, weapon manifestation, regeneration, energy reflection, crystallization, enhanced durability, dexterity, strength, and reflexes.
Description: one of the rarest beings in the universe. The petrosapiens are an endangered race with only two known survivors. Tetrax the bounty hunter and the petrosapien form in the Omnitrix. The reason for this is that Vilgax, the alien warlord, sought to bring Petropia under his rule. But the citizens rebelled against him. This causes Vilgax to destroy the planet itself. Spreading his name throughout the universe as one of the most dangerous beings in existence. Because of the endangered status of the species. Minerals from a petrosapien are considered being the most valuable jewel in the universe.
Tora looks in amazement at the transformation. Diamondhead then raises his hands, and several shards of diamonds fall onto the floor until they form a small pile. Smiling at his work, he then turns to Tora. "Well, take it. This should be more than enough money for your project." he offered.
Tora looks at him in shock. "What? But why would heropon Rex-Rex help Tora?"
"It's just like you said I'm a hero and being a hero isn't just about beating bad guys it's also about helping those in need."
Tora then let tears well up in his eyes. No one had ever been this kind to him ever since his grampypon died. Choking sobs come from Tora's mouth and he cries.
This causes Diamondhead to panic. "Wait, did I do something wrong? I'm sorry!" he apologized, hoping the little nopon would stop crying.
"Tora isn't crying because he's sad. He's crying because heropon Rex-Rex really is a kind heropon." he manages to get out.
Diamondhead breathes a sigh of relief. Suddenly he remembered he's supposed to leave for Mor Ardain. "Um, hey Tora, listen. Something's going to go down in Mor Ardain and I have to be there. So, I've got to leave now. I'm sorry I can't see your artificial Blade right now. But this is important."
Tora looked sad at this. "Heropon Rex-Rex can't stay?" he asked. Did he do something wrong to push his heropon away?
Rex nods at this. "Look, Tora, today I've saved you from being killed. But someone from Mor Ardain will experience the same thing you did. So If I want to go help them I've got to leave now." he then gently pats Tora's head. "Maybe one day we'll meet again. Who knows? But I know you're a good nopon Tora, do good with your life."
Rex then runs out of Tora's house and forms a diamond surfboard, and surfs his way through the air to leave Gormott. Looking back, he shoots several diamond shards, destroying the trail of diamonds his surfboard made.
Tora looks at the pile of precious gems, then at the image of Rex leaving in the night sky. Smiling, he swore. "Tora promises to heropon Rex-Rex. Tora promises to be great Driver and sidekick for his heropon." he turns around and grabs the gems to be sold for his artificial Blade.
"After that Tora built Poppi so he could be the best sidekick for heropon Rex-Rex!" Tora cries at the wonderful memory, with Poppi hugging him.
Everyone else looks at Rex, who was shocked by everything he's heard. 'Now I remember! I saved Tora. when I...I... I still had Feedback,' he thought sadly at his favourite form. The memory of his favourite form disintegrating was one of the most traumatizing moments of his life. He quickly pushes Feedback out of his head, not wanting to ruin the tender moment.
Poppi then lets go of Tora and hugs him. "Yes, because of heropon Rex. Poppi was built and is ready to help him with heropon work!" she exclaimed while squeezing Rex, who was thankful he was still in alien form. Because this girl was strong enough to make him feel discomfort even while as water hazard. Just how strong was this girl!?
Pyra smiles at the scene. After hearing the story, she has a better understanding of Rex's character. She's glad that he was the one to bond with her. He was kind, brave, and generous. Not to mention cute. 'Wait, where did that thought come from?!' She tilts her head to hide her blush. Dammit, the image of him sleeping is burned into her mind.
Nia looks at Rex with hope. For the longest time, she thought everyone in this world was selfish. Yet when Rex held so much power even as a child, he only sought to help people. She then wonders. 'Is he the one I'm looking for?'
Dromarch looks at Rex with respect. Hearing of his selfless nature. Perhaps his lady was right to trust the boy.
In Pyra's head. Mythra evaluates everything she heard about Rex from Tora's story. She now realizes that he might not be so bad of a person after all. 'Should I come out? If he's such a kind person, he might accept me… No, Mythra! You don't come out. Not after what happened 500 years ago, that's why you made Pyra.' It was selfish of her to think like that, but she didn't want her power to tear apart Alrest again. She's glad that Pyra/her Driver was such a pleasant person. Not to mention he was strong so she may not even have to come out at all even.
"Hey Tora, Poppi," Rex called out, gaining their attention. "It's great that you think so highly of me. But please don't call me a heropon, it's kinda embarrassing." He's glad that they've been doing well. But it would make Rex feel a lot more comfortable if they toned down the worship a bit.
Tora looked surprised at this. Why would heropon Rex-Rex not want to be called a heropon? Isn't Rex-Rex true heropon as he said 4 years ago. Should Rex-Rex get the respect he deserves?
"Poppi is moved by the humbleness of Rex. That is a very important trait for heropon to have!" Poppi exclaimed at Rex's supposed humility.
"Poppi!" Tora called out that was no way to call heropon Rex-Rex. 'Wait, yes Poppi is right humility is important trait for heropon to have. Tora has been such big fool.'
"Ok, from now on Tora won't call heropon Rex-Rex like that anymore. Instead, Tora will call him Rex-Rex."
Rex could only smile awkwardly at that. He's glad that he's not going to be called a heropon anymore, but couldn't Tora just call him Rex? He then remembers the reason they came to Torigoth in the first place.
"Hey guys," he called, gaining their attention. "We didn't buy any supplies for our journey to the world tree." this wasn't good Rex was hoping they could stock up. But by the time they finish buying the supplies. He knows Torigoth will be crawling with guards looking for Nia, Pyra, and him.
Tora lets out a hearty laugh. "Meh-meh Rex-Rex not have to worry. The number of gems Rex-Rex gave Tora was enough for him to be set for life! Tora has many supplies for Rex-Rex adventure!" he offered.
Rex looks thankful for Tora's offer. Wait, nopon were shrewd when it came to marketing and trading, so what did Tora want in exchange for his food? Hopefully, it wasn't gold because he doesn't have too much at the moment on him.
"So Tora, what do you want for the food?" he questioned.
Tora just had the biggest smirk on his face, which made Rex worried.
"Tora wants to go on a big adventure with Rex-Rex and be his sidekick along with Poppi," he shouted while flapping his wings rapidly with Poppi doing the same thing with her arms.
All of Rex's worry disappeared after that. He then pondered about the choice of letting Tora come with them. Sure the little nopon attack before looked impressive. He could also see that Poppi was amazingly strong as well from her hug. These two together might be a big help for his journey to the world tree. There's just one thing he wants them to do, though.
"Alright you guys can come, but please. Don't call yourselves my sidekicks be my friends instead." He proposed. The idea of having sidekicks wasn't something Rex was fond of. He wanted people to work with him, not under him.
Tora and Poppi's eyes lit up so much, Rex and everyone else thought they could go blind from it.
"Yay, we're friends with Rex-Rex!" the two celebrated at the same time.
Seeing the energy between the two had made Rex smile. Maybe today was so bad after all.
Ardanian military Base
Laying down on a bed was the jewel of the empire, Brighid. After she blacked out from the battle. Some Ardanian soldiers carried her back into the base to rest and recover. She only woke up recently and the first person to greet her was her Driver Morag.
Morag is a woman who looks like she's in her early 20s with long black hair that is tied into a bun under her hat. Her clothes covered her from head to toe, only exposing her face. Her posture gave her this sense of a dangerous warrior that was deadly, but graceful.
"So tell me Brighid, how are you feeling are you hurt?" she asked with a tone of worry and care.
She never expected her partner to be defeated. Even without her, Brighid was still the empire's strongest Blade. So, who was it that rendered her Blade unconscious, and why didn't they kill her.
"I'm fine, lady Morag, just a bit weak at the moment," she reassured her Driver before continuing. "But I have important news the Aegis has awakened and her Driver is of the most peculiar nature," she explained while trying to heat herself up to recover faster.
This instantly catches the special inquisitor's attention. The Aegis was the most powerful Blade. One with enough power to sink three great titans beneath the cloud sea. If such an event were to happen again as it did 500 years ago. Alrest itself could be destroyed with no chance to recover. Though what did Brighid mean by the Aegis's Driver being peculiar?
"And what makes the Driver of the Aegis so peculiar, Brighid?"
Taking a deep breath, Brighid told her the tale of what happened. The Aegis's Driver being a flesh-eater was a surprise to her. But what really caught her attention was his ability to transform and the hourglass symbol he had. It sounded very similar to something she heard 4 years ago. She would like to question the boy about his nature. However, Alrest's safety comes first. The Aegis must be contained, and the boy might help them with that.
Calling in a soldier, she ordered. "Tell everyone that the Aegis has reawakened and that her Driver is a shapeshifter." When rumors of the boy's abilities to shape-shift emerges, they will not only find him but the Aegis as well.
So chapter 5 of Xenotrix. Sorry, this took so long but my personal life got in the way family stuff. And I just had my second vaccine shot.
So as you can see from my story, Tora created Poppi early. This is from Eternal History another Xenoblade 2 story on A03. My story may be inspired by Tessler. But it's actually several stories, his was just the main one. Now, as for Poppi's personality. Since no one was there to shame Tora for her original personality. She kept the maid's attitude but with a plus of being a hero. This is because Rex inspired Tora to be his sidekick when he saved his life while helping complete his dream.
Also, as you can see, words of Rex's abilities will spread throughout Alrest. So Rex can transform with no more fear of holding back against his foes.
I have several scenes I want to write about and I will admit writing is hard. Especially for a new writer like me. Also, updates might be slow for a bit because I'm going to play Xenoblade 2 and I just got to chapter 4.
Say if you guys would Toepick one character in Xenoblade 2. Who would it be?