Hello readers. I'm not dead… yet. But I am extremely sorry for the delays. I have been busy as heck this months. My fam's basement has been getting redone so I had to be moving a lot of boxes. I also went to Colorado earlier this month and I was in an area that had no electricity, or beds, or running water or indoor plumbing. And as soon as we got back, it was my birthday. Then we had to move my sis's stuff back to her college dorm then School stated! So it's been busy, busy, busy! But now that I have had time to relax, he is an Ed X chapter for it has been updated the last.
Also I need to address some things.

In my sparse spare time, I have been reading Renegade of Keyblades, and I have noticed it is quiet trashy in terms of quality. So I shall be deleting it my month's end. Don't worry I will repost it after I make it better!

Also I have been looking for a Beta Reader, a fairly decent one; if you know anyone or if you are a decent one, please contact me via P.M.

With that said, heeerrreee'sss chapter 2.

And thanks to those who reviewed; remember they motivate me!

Disclaimer: Get Ed belongs to Disney and Andy Knight, Obviously not to me.

Ed X

By True-InTha-Blue

Chapter 2

Introductions

For half a year Ol'Skool trained to parties in the ways of martial arts and the courier. One was the four kids that were eager for a job and decent pay. Their names were Burn, Deets, Fizz and Loogie.

Burn was a dark skinned kid hailing from a rich family in business. As leader of the group from his no nonsense attitude to his eagerness in competition; Burn was a pretty well fit kid, and talented in taking someone down. He wore a standard Dojo uniform customized in flames that were as fiery as his attitude. His symbol was fittingly a flame

Second in command was Deets, formally known as the black haired Sarah who once had her scientist parents held captured and had to do dirty work for Bedlam. She now had her hair permanently dyed pink and a vengeance against Bedlam. She was knowledgeable in stealth and highly skilled in combat; she knew Bedlam's style and was a reliable informant. Of course at times she was an absolute girl, and needed space for herself. Her symbol was almost like a eyelash

Fizz came from a family of brilliant engineers. It is obvious that she inherited her parents' talents and could probably become the smartest person in Progress City (or the world for that matter). Right now she was a short 10 year old with a tomboyish attitude that held an appetite for destructive inventions. Thanks to Ol'Skool, she could focus building things and knew how to defend herself against foes… that is if they weren't bigger than her. Her symbol was a Pi.

If there was ever an odd ball in human history, that would be Loogie. Ol'Skool did not know why he was like this coming from a family who ran a Green House but Loogie was certainly not a normal kid. He liked cheese and bean ice cream with salsa, smoothies with marbles, horror movies involving haunted roller skates and carried a catfish puppet who was also a doctor called Dr. Pinch around him at all times. But Loogie was far from useless; he could easily navigate around enemies, be a distraction and get packages delivered fast. Loggie was that kind of guy who would be willing to do anything. His symbol was a swirl.

This was the Dojo Courier crew. And for half a year they had built a pretty good reputation around themselves as a capable team for delivering dangerous, expensive and highly unstable items.
But it still wasn't good enough. Bedlam was slowly but surely taking over the city with his DNA delivers. Information was power and Bedlam liked power.
Though the Dojo team was good on duty … eehh together, they were not so hot. Burn bossy attitude got on the others' nerves sometimes, Deets could be a bit too high stung, Fizz would not be that sociable with the others and Loogie… well he was Loogie.

If they didn't get their act together, Bedlam will surely swallow them whole when they confront him. They needed one more member to balance them all out.
This was the second party Ol'Skool trained: Ed.

Over the half year, Ed has been learning what it means to be a human being and how to defend himself, the difference between right and wrong, good and evil; how to treat a person with respect and how to see if they deserve it. With Ed's astounding ability to learn and adapt at a high speed rate, it was easy for Ol'Skool to teach Ed the basics, such as chores, machines, computers, how to ride a vehicle and how to fight and when NOT to fight.
Now he was almost ready to become part of the team.

X

Ol'Skool Log #... ehhh I would say around 143 or something like that.

Not much to say…. Everything is ready. Now all I have to do is introduce Ed to the rest of the crew and see how it goes from there… Yeah… this will be really awkward.

All of the Dojo crew was in a deep slumber when Ol'Skool quietly crept out of his temple room. With the stealth that would make a ninja cry, he walked silently along the halls of the building until he came to a dead end. Obviously this didn't faze Ol'Skool as he raised his hand and pushed several invisible buttons. The door 'wooshed' open without a sound and a sound did come from it. Whooping and yells of glee came through the hidden room. Rolling his eyes as the door closed behind him, Ol'Skool entered to see Ed doing tricks and stunts on his hover board on the skate park like training room.

"Hey Ol'Skool!" Ed called before doing another flip in the air.

"Shhh! Keep it down Ed! Do you want to wake everyone up?"

The boy veered of the ramp and landed in a perfect position in front of his elder. "Relax Ol'Skool. If you been training these kids as half as hard as me then they will be dead asleep by now."

Ol'Skool let out a small chuckle. "Alright, alright. I'm just anxious about tomorrow. It's your big day and all; just want it to go well. Now you remember what I talked to you about?"

Ed nodded. It wasn't something he was likely forget considering that tomorrow, for the first time ever he could make friends. "Yeah. Be nice; don't take much offence to anything they might say and remember the story you're going to tell them about me. It's cool sir."

"That's my boy." He patted Ed's back. "Also remember the three virtues about being a courier." He held out three fingers in front of the boy. "Deliver the package on time, honor is the key to life and teamwork will make it through."

"You forgot the fourth one."

"I did?" Ol'Skool raised a brow. Ed laughed "Yeah. Stay away from Bedlam." He said holding out four fingers.

" Heh… You can say that again." They walked towards a small futon in the corner of the room.

Ed gave him a confused look. "Should I?"

"Oh no… that's just an expression Ed. You really need to get better at those." He said as Ed began to get dressed for bed. "Sorry… those are the only thing about language that is hard to understand."

"Don't worry you'll learn from your new friends soon enough." Ol'Skool tucked him into bed. Ed thought about this. "Do you think they'll like me?" He asked before Ol'Skool could turn around.
"Hmmm…" Went the elder "… It really depends all on you Ed. Remember compassion is what humans will judge you with. Show them your honest a goodness humanity."

"But I'm not human." Ed said sharply. Ol'Skool sighed, wishing he could ease this constant doubt of his dear student. "Ed you're more human than you give yourself credit for; doesn't matter if you were born of a machine but of this." Ol'Skool tapped Ed chest to wear his heart was. "This! This is what really makes us human and you have it. But it depends on whether or not you will listen to it. Ya understand?"

Ed placed a hand over his heart. "Yeah… I guess so…" he smiled. "Good Night Ol'Skool."

"Night Ed."

X

Next morning the Dojo crew were helping themselves to a hearty breakfast, safely not prepare by Loogie. In the middle of it, Ol'Skool came in with a look that told them of a big announcement.

"Hey Ol'Skool, what's the news?" Burn asked. The other members looked eagerly to their teacher. Ol'Skool news was always something to be heard.

Ol'Skool cleared his throat. "Guys the news is that today we'll be receiving a new member to our family." He said expecting an instantaneous response. And of course there were mixed reactions!

"What? A new kid? Don't you think we're doing well enough by ourselves?"

"That's great Ol'Skool! Who is he?"

"As long as he doesn't get in my inventions…"

"OOOoooooo… I wonder what he smells like."

"Great you're going to send the new guy running."

And of course the ex-courier sighed. "Now, now calm down guys. It's a little too late to boot him out. He's already prepped and ready and he could prove a big asset for team."

"It's not that Ol'Skool. We just don't want to be the one to train the noob, except Deets that is. (Hey!)"

The leader brows creased. "Burn you shouldn't be so quick to judge. I trained this kid myself. "He could see the members relax a little knowing that they won't have to train the sap. "Alright guys listen up. The new guys name is Ed, and he will be a little… odd as he was not raised like you guys did. Sometimes he might not know things you do, but please treat him with the respect as I have treated you."

"Is he an orphan?" Deets asked observing the way Ol'Skool described Ed.

"Yes, but please don't judge him on that. He's actually very talented and likable. So give him a chance on today's delivery alright?" He asked them.

Some of them grumbled while the others nodded not knowing what else to do; though it frustrated Ol'Skool that the kids weren't more enthusiastic, he knew it was the best reaction he could get from them. "Alright then… Ed come out here and see your team!" He called out to the room behind him.
Ed walked out with a blue Dojo uniform (excluding the helmet) and a big smile on his face. Oddly enough his symbol was a skull. He looked at his (hopefully) friends "Hi! I'm Ed." Suddenly Loogie came up to the young courier and vigorously shook his hands.
"Hi Ed! Name's Loogie! And this!" He said in a deep dramatic voice gesturing to the puppet on his left hand. "is !"

"If he asks you to play a game called 'whoopsy daisy', run away as fast as you can." He catfish said to Ed.

"Aw you never let me have any fun with new people!" Loogie complained to .

"That's because your fun usually gets people hospitalized!" The puppet yelled back.
As the two bickered, the two girls walked up to greet Ed in a more normal matter.

"Uhmm… why does that catfish talk?" He asked them.

Both girls shrugged. "We don't really know nor do we ask. Just pretend that a talking catfish doctor is normal and you won't have any headaches." The shortest of the girls said. "By the way my names Fizz; don't go snooping in my inventions and we'll get along fine." With that Fizz walked away.

Ed gave her a confused look wondering why she was being antisocial. "Don't mind her." The older girl said. "She has always been like that, but eventually she'll warm up a little. So your Ed?" She asked him.

"Yeah! Nice to meet you…"

"Deets. And welcome to the team." She greeted him cheerily. She was about to talk to him more until she noticed Burn coming up; deciding to use her time more wisely she offered him a quick warning. "Don't be offended by what Burn might say. He is always acting aggressive, just smile and nod and you'll do fine." She left Ed clearing the way for Burn.

The darker skinned boy seemed to glare at Ed. "So you're the new hotshot." He said crossing his arms.

"I guess so… uh… nice to meet you?" Ed asked politely yet his instincts were telling him not to be trampled by someone else.

"We'll see if that's true. Listen, I don't care what Ol'Skool has told you, you're now at the bottom of the latter and it's a long climb up, even more so while I'm in charge."

"What's your problem?" Ed asked with a bit of a ticked off tone in his voice. It wasn't Burn's arrogance that got to him but the fact that he brought Ol'Skool into this

"What do you mean 'what's my problem'?" Burn dared him to speak up.

"All I was trying to do was to be nice and greet you. I didn't come here to be scolded by you. And I thought as a team we are all equals."

"Why don't you try to show me that 'equality'?" Burn loomed over Ed being a half a head taller.
But Ed didn't back down. "Oh I'll show you!"

Luckily Ol'Skool stepped in before it could escalate into something worse. "Hey hey break it up you two. Ed I taught you better than to pick fights with people." He told the young courier who suddenly looked abashed by his behavior. "And Burn I thought I taught you to how to treat people but apparently I have to reinforce that lesson next time." He said catching Burns triumphant face. It deflated hearing Ol'Skool's promise for next time.

"Sorry Ol'Skool."

"Hph whatever."

The Teacher shook his head. "Alright guys today we will be tackling something small today in sector 15 on 21st street; think of it was a training exercise for Ed over here. I want you to show him the ropes. I'm sure all of you will have something to teach him. Now let's Power up guys!"

X

All equipped in there Dojo Gear, the crew stood on the side of the hover road waiting for their package to be… delivered; until then the team received one of Burn' famous prep talks.

"Alright listen up guys. The Klowns will be zipping along this street in five minutes, so we're going to ambush them and take the package before they know what hits them. Fizz you flank the left and use you newest gizmo to disrupt their communication so they won't be calling for any friends. Deets you go behind and use your grapple hook to slow them down. Loogie your distraction duty—"

"I LOVE THAT JOB!"

"I hate that job." The catfish grumbled.

"—so you'll be in front trying to wig the Klowns out. And I'll be on the right to get to package when it ripe for the picking. Everyone understands the plan so let's move out."

"Uhmm… what do I have to do Burn? You kinda forgot about me." Ed piped up.

Burn rolled his eyes. "Oh right… You, hotshot, will be standing behind us, out of the way, observing us on how real couriers do the job." He left on his PyroBike leaving no time for Ed to voice his complaints.

X

On the other side of Progress City in Sector 36, a tall and ominous building stood in the center. Four pillars jutting out from its side and red laser beams shot into the heavens from the roof top. In front was the Bedlam Industries logo.
Bedlam Industries were one of the most successful and richest corporations in the city. In only 7 years did the industry grow from a small humble shack to a huge building that controlled the underground veins that ruled Progress City. Of course that type of success didn't come without suspicion. Some even claimed that the CEO, Mr. Bedlam blackmailed, threaten and tortured people to giving him what he wants. It is not uncommon that Mr. Bedlam has been known to be ruthless in getting ahead of his competitors but there was never actually been any proof that he's been involved with criminal activities.

Of course there has always been something suspicious that goes around Bedlam Industries, something weird, something… dark.

" you need to see this." A nasally voice sounded within the CEO office. It came from a toaster robot in a bulky business suit calling toward a black lounging chair in the center of the room.

"And what do I need to see by your standards that I need to leave to comfort of my chair… hmmm Crouch? If I go over there and see if it's not important, what do you think I might do to you? Think carefully Crouch." Another voice came over from the chair.

A yellow hologram shaped like a woman's body appeared over by the small robot. "Actually sir, the toaster is right. There is something going on the monitor." It said.

"Oh it there Cora? Very well." The chair wheeled around revealing a tall Asian man, with a pair of red tinted sunglasses. This was Mr. Bedlam; standing up and walked towards his two subordinates. "What is this?" he peered at the monitor.

"Well, it's a monitor sir. You designed it to look around the city for any power influxes and—"

"CROUCH! I know what a monitor is… what I asked is what IS THAT POWER SIGNITURE?"

"Hard to tell, it's far too out of our range to view it properly." Cora explained. "But whatever it is, it's small, fast and with this type of power level, can pack a punch."

Bedlam sneered. "I wonder if this is what my and my old friend Antony's project we were working on… no matter. CORA!"

"Yes sir?"

"Monitor this signature carefully. If it even gets one more sector closer send the clones to capture and retrieve it, understood?"

"Of course. This is what you designed me for."

"What about me Mr. Bedlam sir?" Crouch asked eagerly. "What should I do?"

"Crouch!… make me some toast."

X

As Burn predicted, the Klowns showed up right on schedule. As the team got into their positions, Ed was behind and was out of the way as Burn commanded. The young boy huffed at the unfairness of it all; this was not how he imagined his first day part was going to be. But being the good boy he was (most of the time) he did as he was told and observed the crew as they worked.

He noticed that they were kind of off in some places, though Burn's plan was good, it was unbalanced and lacking in a certain element. However individually, they were all good in what they did. Loogie was funny to watch as he did tricks, stunts and knock-knock jokes. This caused the Klowns to burst out in a laughing fit, not noticing Deets and Fizz playing out their parts.

Deets worked elegantly in getting the grappling hook on the car and pull just right so the Klown car would slow down but not so much for the rival team to notice. As they slowed down Fizz hooked on a small patch to the side of the car and began to work on her small computer on her hover scooter.
When all was said and down Burn pounced on the car while his bike was turned on auto pilot. Quicker than the Klown's reaction time, he snatched the package and jumped back on his ride.

"Ha ha see ya suckers!" Burn taunted them. But he or the others didn't seem to notice that a single Klown riding a small yet fast mini hover bicycle ready to snatch back the item; Edm however, did.

Hey! Burn watch out!" He warned his leader. But Burn just rolled his eyes. "Didn't you pay attention to what we were do—"the bicycle riding Klown snatched the package from his hand quicker than he could figure out what just happened.

" 'll get it!" Ed called out. Acting rashly and against orders, he zoomed after the Klown with a dead-set determination.

"Ed! Listen to orders!" Burn yelled a little too late. Ed was long gone and out of sight.

X

In all honesty Ed knew he was disobeying Burn's orders, but frankly he didn't care. He was free, he had an objective and he had the means to get it. This was one of his core programs, to go after an object. Ed didn't know why he felt such ecstasy when chasing after a item, he just did. This was a challenge he was not going to lose!
The bicycle the Klown was riding was undoubtedly fast, but that wouldn't deter him.

Looking around his surroundings for an advantage, he noticed that they were in a part of the sector that was low tech. Not as many tall buildings or hover streets. This gave the young courier an idea.
He lifted his Overboard up in a pair of cloths line; this took him up to the roof tops. When he jumped up, Ed snatched a pair of pantyhose

e from the line as a key element to his plan. Using the height to his advantage, he gained little by little on the Klown, and shortly began to pass him. When about several meters ahead Ed pulled his move.

Grabbing both ends of the stretchy material, Ed and his board jumped down. A quick calculation flowed into his mind to time it just right, he snagged the hose on another cloths line, and using the propulsion, swigged and slammed right into the Klown.

With their signature laugh, the little man was thrown back against the wall knocking him out and leaving the package to Ed. Getting off his board, he retrieved it just in time to hear the sounds of the other Dojo crew's machines.

"Here you go! One package successfully jacked by yours truly!"

End of Chapter 2

I have to say…. Writing Bedlam is so much fun! I mean he is almost the perfect villain, evil, charming (in a way), powerful and yet silly as well. Red Rover studios really put a good effort for making him.

I hope you have enjoyed this chapter. I have always envisioned Burn and Ed getting off at a rough start and if you think it's bad now, wait to you see what happens when Ed starts acting weird.
More character interaction next chapter and for those who read FOStA, my Pokémon Fanfic. I am still working on chapter 12… I have just needed a break from writing ya'know?

Please review and send me you thoughts and opinions. And also if there are any plot holes or confusing elements please let me know. I will try to answer them but I will not reveal any spoilers.

INFAMOUS 2 IS FREAKING FUUUNNNN! Though I hated the good ending… booo.