The Inevitable: Friends of Revenge

By: Atomic Kokoro

Storyline

Sequel to "The Inevitable". Astro's killers break free from prison, and everyone, both friend and foe, ban together to take down the wanted criminals and return a little peace to the heart.

Before You Read

Okay! I don't know why, but I have an odd feeling Atlas and Reno will be playing a much bigger part. It's funny. In the last one, it had kind of a Zoran/Ken thing going on. This time, I'm kind of aiming for a more Reno/Atlas (friendly) relationship, just because I can.

Also, I think this will be much longer than The Inevitable. I blame Dan Rush and Girl with a Golden Heart for this.

Anyways, on with the story.

Chapter 2

The Attack Begins

Reno splashed the water with one hand and waited. He sighed with annoyance when nothing happened. He removed his jacket, shirt, socks and shoes, dressed only in his overalls, and jumped into the pool.

He waited for his eyes to adjust to the wet environment before opening them and looking around. It wasn't long before Reno spotted his favorite dolphin and swam over to him. He poked Gideon and waved when the robot looked at him.

Losing breath, he surfaced and gasped for air. Gideon rose as well. "Is something wrong?" he asked?

Reno shook his head. "I needed to cool off," he replied. "I'm losing my concentration again."

Gideon nodded with understanding. They were silent for a moment. Reno felt phantom tears spill over his eyes. He himself wasn't sure if they were tears, water droplets, or if he was just imagining it.

If they were tears, why was he crying? If they were his imagination, why was he imagining it?

He was shocked when Gideon rested his head on Reno's shoulder, almost pulling the growing teen under the surface with his weight (but, thankfully, not). Reno paused for a moment and thought about this action. He leaned forward and wrapped his arms around his dear friend.

He pressed his nose against the dolphin's back and began to sob.

"Don't tell me," a voice rang from the other side of the pool. "This is the first time you've cried? No, I know you better than that."

Reno glared over his shoulder at his older "brother", Atlas. He supposed Atlas was his older brother. He was Astro's older brother, and since Reno was Astro's adopted brother since Dr. O'Sheay was both their guardians, that made Atlas Reno's older brother as well. The same went for Zoran as well.

"I'd say...tenth time!" Atlas announced. Reno scowled and bared his teeth, similar to that of a dog. Atlas shrugged and gave a mock-offended look. "Aw, don't give me that. You know I'm just kidding."

Reno released Gideon from his grip and swam his way over to Atlas. He lifted himself onto the poolside. Atlas handed him a towel which Reno took and shook his hair dry. "What do you want?" Reno growled.

Atlas rolled his eyes. "Itami and Kousen escaped," he said bluntly yet solemnly.

Reno looked up at Atlas. "Eh?"

"The one's who killed Astro," he growled, wondering why Reno had forgotten the names.

"Say what?" he gasped, jumping to his feet.

Atlas snorted. "I'm going after them. And, as seeing you're the only sane one left and you really need to get out, I want you to come with me."

Reno blinked. Going with Atlas to go find and deactivate two rouge and evil robots who killed his best friend and forced everyone into depression or stay home and wait. Obviously, going with Atlas won.

He nodded and got dressed in his clothes. Reno took the turn to shock the others in the room and pulled a pistol from the inside of his jacket. "I've always wanted to use this," he muttered to himself, turning and staring at Atlas. "When, where, how?"

"Now, Tokyo, airplane."

The younger teen nodded and placed the pistol back in his jacket. He was quiet for a moment. "Can we make a quick stop first?"

…

Ken trapped himself in his room when he heard the news. He needed to do something and he needed to do it now. His mother knew he had a knack for getting himself into trouble constantly and often kept an eye on him.

He wasn't expecting any visitors that day, leading to that he didn't answer the door. Instead, his mother did. He didn't listening to the conversation and only dared look when his name was called.

When Ken looked over his shoulder at him mom and the visitor, he was up in seconds. "Princess!" he acknowledged. Before the young soccer-player was Abbie, Reno's crush and the Princess of Mayora. "What are you doing here?"

"You heard the news, right?" she said, her voice stern and anger hinted in certain tones. Ken nodded. "Reno and Atlas have disappeared and I think we should, too."

Ken blinked, unsure of what she meant by that. Abbie turned to his mother and said, "We're just going out with some friends for a while. Is that okay?"

His mother looked at her son with question in her eyes. Ken shrugged. "It's a hero thing."

…

Ken and Abbie were preparing for departure at the Ministry. "Where are Itami and Kousen now?" Ken asked while placing a t-shirt into his bag.

"I believe in Tokyo," she replied.

"Can I assume you got us a ride there?"

Abbie blushed and paused. "Um," she began, uncertain. "I didn't tell my parents where I was going, so, no. Unfortunately."

Ken sighed. "This might be more difficult than we thought," he said.

…

Reno couldn't express his anger more than he already was. He was ranting and cursing up a storm of profanity, curses, and hopefully empty threats.

The plane to Tokyo had been canceled due to the appearance of Itami and Kousen. In fact, all transportation to Tokyo had been canceled and Reno and Atlas had no way to get there. Or so Reno though.

Atlas was thinking up ways for the two to get to Tokyo before Itami and Kousen moved to another major city. So far, he could only think of flying. Until another idea hit him.

"Don't you have a criminal record already?" he asked Reno, who finally fell silent.

"Hm?" Reno hummed. "Oh. Yeah. Why?"

Atlas chuckled. "Kidnapping, right?"

"I didn't kidnap her!" Reno yelled. "Hannah escaped and she met up with me!"

Atlas laughed. "Okay, okay. Just...come with me."

Reno looked up at Atlas and nodded, hoping his idea was worth the wait.

…

Zoran was sobbing in her room, of course have heard the news. She had also heard Reno and Atlas was missing in action, only meaning they had gone to avenge their brother and left her behind.

However, she found it odd that the crime rate in Metro City had lowered dramatically since Itami and Kousen's escape...

...

"I think this is a terrible idea. Walking to Tokyo? Are you serious?"

"Of course," Abbie replied, definitely sure her idea was quiet bright.

Ken sighed. "You have no idea which way it is, do you?"

She shook her head. "We're going to stop for directions," she said.

"Oh, no," he muttered. "Are you sure this is a great idea? No money, no food..."

Abbie laughed. "You honestly think I didn't com prepared? I brought lots of money! I am a Princess, after all."

Ken began to wonder if she was smarter than she looked.

…

Kousen sighed with disappointment. "You'd think they'd be here soon, huh?" she growled, kicking up a paper.

Itami let a low rumbled escape his throat. "They will come. And soon we'll take over the world."

"Yeah, but I want to do it now!" she whined. "We took over Tokyo; it's all over the news!"

"Maybe it will take longer to take over the other cities," Itami suggested. "We should wait a little longer. Then we'll contact the boss."

Kousen sighed. "Whatever."

…

Far from Tokyo, Hong Kong had been fighting it's own battle. Guns blazed and fire tore through the city. Everything was in disaster.

China had sent it's best weapons after those who attacked Hong Kong, but nothing seemed to have worked. The new enemies were just as powerful as those who attacked Tokyo.

However, the damage did not spread over China, but remained remote in Hong Kong. No one was sure of what to do.

Down in Toronto, much of the same chaos was occurring, yet remote to only the city. Most major cities were under attack and evacuated, save for just a couple who were preparing for battle.

In Paris, the same thing happened. They were forced to evacuated because they were under attack.

Everyone had come to the conclusion the robots without A.I or Kokoro were beginning to take over the world. And they started with the major cities of the world.

But if they didn't have thoughts or feelings of their own, who, exactly, was controlling them?