The Thousand Richards of a Thousand Worlds
Chapter Time Crisis: Captain Rush's protege? Part 1
After waking up from a deep sleep, Richard found himself in the centre of the Core. He tried to conjure up his thoughts to remember what has happened in his slumber, only to realise that his mind had no memory of what happened after he entered the door. He got up, and looked around, realising that he Creator was not here.
Might have been busy trying to hold back the Darkness. Richard thought.
He went to another door, which had the logo of Time Crisis 4 on it, and he was once again enveloped by a flash of white light...
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SYSTEM ONLINE...
REGISTERED SUBJECT ENTERING...
ALTERING SUBJECT...
ADDING STARTING GEAR...
ADDING LAW 'RAIL SHOOTER'...
ADDING LAW 'FPS FREE SHOT'
ALTERING PLOT...
CHECKING FINAL RESULTS...
INITIATING SCRIPT MODE
10%...100%
PROCESS COMPLETE...
WORLD-DIVE IN 3...2...1...
INITIATE!
DAY 1, 11:14 California, Pier 5
(Captain Rush walks through the entire stage, up to the point where he faces off with the terrorist leader.)
Rush: Where are you, terrorist scum?
(The terrorist leader is currently sneaking behind the captain, holding his two submachine guns. Richard then suddenly lands in front of Rush, falling on the frond sprawling and Rush, surprised by the sudden appearance points the gun at him.)
Rush: Who are you!? Identify yourself!
(Richard then groans and dust himself off while getting up, only to realise that he is wearing a black tactical helmet with red visors, and wearing a military vest and uniform identical to Rush's, except that it is red on the vest, and he wears black military pants, and has orange gloves.)
Richard: I'm a unexpected ally, Rush. I'll explain the rest when you- (notices the leader readying his guns) DUCK!
(Rush ducks, and Richard draws his AK-47, firing on the leader. who was taken aback by the attack, taking a few hits, but not defeated. He then returns to cover)
Rush: How did you... And how did you know my-
Richard:(annoyed) Would you like to dawdle on that when we are done?
Rush: No.
Richard:(calm) I hate to snap at you, but I rather you remain alive.
(The terrorist leader snaps from cover, and aims his guns at the two of them)
Leader: A child? Look like I got a witness to kill as well as this punk.
Richard: (annoyed) Go to hell. I'll kill you 10 times faster than I will kill you.
(Rush and Richard fight the leader for some time, before he throws out the Boomer Terror Bite)
Leader: Why don't you play with these guys!
Elizabeth: That's a new type of organism. I can't identify its weakness so-
Richard: It's weak to machine-gun fire. All we have to do is kill it with a clip of bullets on it, and it won't explode in the face. Okay?
Rush: (thought) How does he know all this!? This project was classified even to me.
(After a long and hard battle with the terrorist leader)
Leader: Guahh! (dies)
INCOMING TRANSMISSION
Rush: I've got a handset device from the terrorist leader. I'll upload the data to you. Take a look at it.
Elizabeth: Yes, Captain.
Rush: Those things... It's like they are from another planet. Could they be the "top secret weapon" the terrorists are after?
Elizabeth: I've searched the database over and over, but i can't find any records of a weapon like that. The "weapon" in question must be something else.
Garfield: No, that's the top secret weapon, all right.
Rush: Lieutenant General... those "things" are the weapon? What's this all about?
Garfield: Their code name is "Terror Bite.". They're a biological weapon that was developed in secret by our military.
Rush: But... I haven't heard anything about this!
Maxwell: Only a select few in the military know about this weapon.
Garfield: The development project, and most of the records were destroyed. That's all I know.
Rush: How did they get their hands on it so easily?
Garfield: We must find out exactly who is involved in this as soon as possible. I need you to secure the weapon trade-off site and find out what's going on.
Elizabeth: Captain, I've finished analysing the data from the handset. It looks like the weapon trade-off is going to take place this afternoon in San Francisco.
Rush: There's one thing that bugs me... Were they really fighting among themselves earlier? Or did someone send a separate unit out there?
Garfield: Oh, and about the boy you found, I think you should let him fall under your command.
Rush: How did you...
Maxwell: We saw the fight from surveillance cameras. Maybe he might possibly be a strong ally.
Rush: But he's still a civilian, and a young one! What if he gets reckless and kills himself?
Garfield: We had that thought before, but when we saw his prowess in action, he is no doubt a excellent soldier and special ops.
Rush: ...Fine.
Elizabeth: Captain? I'm afraid I got some bad news. The terrorists know about the VSSE's involvement. They are planning an attack on the airport where the agents will arrive.
Rush: They know about the VSSE, too!? We're heading to the airport! Get a helicopter ready!
DAY 1, International Airport, 13:23
(After a prologue of shooting enemies...)
(The Flea Terror Bites advance to the agents)
Bernard: Oh, man! They're back!
(Georgio shoots at the swarm of Terror Bites, while Bernard tries to bash the door down, before the door opens, showing Rush and Richard)
Richard: Over here! C'mon!
(The two agents come through the door, before Rush closes the door)
Bernard: What are those things?
(Rush comes over, handing the two agents each a earpiece)
Rush: Just take these for now.
Bernard: Who are you?
Rush: I'll explain later. Let's get outta here.
(Stage 1-1 starts)
Rush: I'm Captain Rush from the Joint Intelligence Division.
Richard: And I'm Richard, who is now under aforementioned person's command.
Bernard: Seriously!? A boy fighting terrorists.
Richard: (darkly) Watch your mouth. I'm not who you think I am.
Rush: Anyway, I'm investigating the weapons trafficking just like you guys.
(A group of enemies approach)
Rush: They're here too!? Beth, I need a escape route to the helicopter.
Elizabeth: Take a left in the next corner.
Rush: Roger.
(Enemies defeated)
Richard; To fill you in, The creature that just attacked you in swarms is a biological weapon developed by our military codenamed "Terror Bite."
Elizabeth: Take another left in the next corner.
(Enemies approach)
Rush: Looks like they've already got their hands on a few specimens. No matter what happens, we've got to stop the next trade.
(Move forward)
Richard: Right now, we need to get out of here, ASAP!
Bernard: You seem... skilled for a teen.
Richard: Trust me, I shot more heads than you can count, and I've got a steady aim. Just don't get shot yourselves.
Elizabeth: Go straight.
Richard: Good kill, Georgio!
(Enemies defeated)
Elizabeth: Enemies coming from the front. Go around and approach them from the back.
(Action)
Richard: Now! Go Go Go!
(Enemies drop from ceiling)
Rush: Above! They're coming from above!
(Enemies defeated)
Rush: That noise... Terror Bites! Incoming!
SFX: Static crackle
Richard: The shotgun! Use the shotgun on the swarm!
Rush: Keep firing!
(Enemies defeated)
Elizabeth: Enemies are gathering just ahead of you.
Richard: I'm going to use a frag grenade! Hug the wall, now!
SFX: BOOM!
(Enemies approach)
Richard: Just great, it set off the sprinklers! Get them all before the water clouds your vision!
Elizabeth: The shortest route will take you through the office in front of you.
(Enemies defeated)
Elizabeth: Can you open it?
Rush: It's going to take 30 seconds to open it!
Richard: Cover him while he's on the door! If he's down, we're done for!
(2 way battle, 30 seconds)
Richard: The barricades will eventually give way to assault. Don't let them cut the barricade down fully, or Rush will be exposed!
Richard: Enemies are attacking right!
Richard: Enemies are approaching from the left!
Richard: Both sides! Shoot! SHOOT!
(Sequence complete)
Rush: Hurry inside! I'm going to use a grenade!
SFX: BOOM!
Rush: No sign of them... That sound!
(Enemies approach)
SFX: Static Crackle
Elizabeth: Terror Bites incoming!
Richard: Use the machinegun, it'll whittle down their numbers!
Rush: Shoot! Take them all down!
Richard: Running out? Use my extra ammo.
(Enemies defeated)
Rush: Let's get out of here before more of them show up.
Elizabeth: Go down the stairs.
Richard: Oh right... Forgot to introduce you. She's First Lieutenant Elizabeth Conway. She's your beautiful guardian angel from the Air Surveillance Center. She uses a variety of state-of-the-art equipment to guide and support us.
Elizabeth: In the event of a emergency, this plane will be able to command all armed forces.
(Enemies approach)
Rush: High-tech reinforced armor?
Richard: Use the machine gun to break the armor, or shoot it with the shotgun when it is close!
(Enemies defeated)
Elizabeth: If you go through the maintenance room in front of you, the helicopter should be just up ahead.
Richard: (Sees the motion mine on the maintenance carrier) GET DOWN!
SFX: BOOM!
Elizabeth: Enemies approaching from all directions!
Rush: I'll go get the helicopter. Hold on until then.
Richard: I'll cover you guys from the balcony. Don't let them get to you.
(3-screen battle, 30 secs)
Rush: (24 secs.) I've made it to the chopper! I'm starting the engine!
Richard: (19 secs) In position! Hold on, I'll help! (snipes enemies at a rate of 1 enemy per second)
Rush: (18 secs) Almost ready for takeoff!
Elizabeth: Enemies coming from the left.
Elizabeth: (13 secs.) Captain, please hurry.
Rush: I'm almost ready! Hang in there!
Rush: (9 secs.) I'm in the air! I'm headed your way!
Elizabeth: (5 secs) Just hang on a little longera!
Richard: (3 secs) I'm out of ammo! You're on your own!
Rush: (Complete) I'm coming! Get down!
STAGE CLEAR
DAY 1, Financial District, California, 15:08
Rush: We're getting close to the trade site.
Georgio: (Sees a suspicious truck) That truck, right?
Richard: Bingo, Georgio. Two ways we can do this. We can blockade the path in front of them, or take the truck out by destroying it out.
Rush: You're not getting away.
STAGE 1-2 START
Richard: Don't worry about ammo! Just keep firing, and don't let go of the trigger!
Rush: Take down the antiaircraft vehicles and follow that truck! Use the weapons on the helicopter to destroy the enemy vehicle.
Richard: Weakening the truck is our priority, so fire on the truck if you have space to breathe.
Elizabeth: The enemy's become even stronger. The truck is still on the run. Pursue and secure the truck.
Rush: Gotcha.
Richard: Helis approaching in high speed!
Rush: What are terrorists doing with equipment like this?
Richard: (softly) You'll see...
Elizabeth: According to analysis results, their military strength is equivalent to one company of the U.S military. That's... That's impossible!
Richard: Helicopters 11'o clock!
Elizabeth: Incoming missile!
Rush: Take down the missiles!
Richard: Enemy helicopter ahead!
Rush: What's the truck position?
Elizabeth: I'm tracking its position. It's 500m ahead.
Rush: Raising the altitude!
Elizabeth: The truck is still on the run. A tunnel is up ahead.
Richard: Not good. If it goes in there, they'll escape us. Here, use these sniper rifles I found in the back!
Rush: We've got to take down the truck before it goes through the tunnel.
Richard: Aim carefully for the tires!
Rush: Yeah! We did it!
STAGE CLEAR
DAY 1, Financial District, California, 16:08
(All characters leave the helicopter)
Rush: I'm securing the truck.
Richard: Be vigilant. There's going to be a am-
SFX: BOOM!
(Marcus Black appears from the explosion, on top of the truck)
Marcus: You want it? Then come over here and take it!
(Fires his anti-tank rifle at the agents, who dodge in different directions)
Richard: Gladly, i'll rip the truck from your cold dead body.
STAGE 1-3 START
Richard: Shoot the red cars! It'll thin their numbers out significantly.
Rush: Won't this guy give up?
Richard: Sorry, Rush. But I know this little bastard is persistent.
Rush: Okay. He asked for it!
(Enemies defeated)
Marcus: Wahaha! (fires a shot at Rush)
Rush: Whoa! (gets knocked back)
Richard: Rush! Okay, bastard. No more fucking holds. Distract him while i try to bind him. (Leaves)
Rush: An anti-tank rifle, one-handed? Who is this guy?
(Marcus phase 1 defeated, 6x life bar left)
Richard: I'm almost there! Keep attracting his fire!
Rush: Cover me! (commando rolls front) Spread out!
Elizabeth: I've identified additional enemy reinforcements.
Richard: Rocket troops ahead!
(The car in front of Rush is shot by Marcus, and it explodes, knocked back)
Rush: Aahh!
Marcus: Not so cocky, are you-
Richard:(right behind Marcus) Knock knock~
(Marcus turn around, and Richard right hooks Marcus, which causes Marcus to flinch)
Richard: (arm locks Marcus for 5 secs.) Now! Shoot him! I'll be fine!
(Marcus phase 2 defeated, 5x life)
Rush: Now! Secure the truck!
Marcus: You guys are finished!
Rush: I'm gonna gather evidence. In the meantime, you guys take care of them.
(3-screen battle, enemies 100%)
Richard: Use the machineguns! I'll try to help you take care of the enemies in the middle! Cover the left and right!
(Marcus 4x life, 85% enemies left.)
Elizabeth: In front of you.
Richard: YOU! (Smacks Marcus again in the head, stunning him for a while, before grabbing the anti-tank rifle for 5 seconds)) Where your fucking honor!? You're US Army, you retard!
Marcus: Patriotism can go to hell. I can get more infamy like this. (shoves Richard with the rifle.)
Richard: Ugh! (gets up)
(Marcus 3x life, 78& enemies left)
Elizabeth: There's a huge number of enemies!
Richard: Enemies on the left!
Richard: On your right!
(Marcus 3x life, 19% enemies left)
Elizabeth: Check your left!
(Empty tram trolley slides down after shot by Marcus)
Richard: Shoot that goddamn thing! I'll hold Marcus off!
(Trolley destroyed, Marcus lands in the front.)
Elizabeth: Watch the leader's movement!
Marcus: Take this! (grapples a car and drags it over his head progressively.)
Richard: NO! (Tackles Marcus and clinches him for 4 seconds) Shoot the car! It'll weaken him!
Marcus: Get off me! (Pushes Richard off, and drag the car towards Richard)
(Multi-screen battle complete, Marcus 2x life)
Rush; The enemy leader is escaping! Get him!
(Marcus 1x life)
Marcus: Have some Terror Bites! (throws Boomer Terror Bites on the cars the agents take cover on.)
Richard: Use the machine gun!
(Marcus defeated)
Marcus: Guahhh! (falls down)
STAGE COMPLETE
Rush: He was from the U.S military!?
Bernard: This one too.
Georgio: And all the guys over here. They're not terrorists.
Rush: I can't believe it. You mean... We were fighting against our own men?
Georgio: Looks like we're gonna need to do some more investigation.
Richard: Indeed, and California Valley is the best place to find it.
Rush: Is it good enough?
Richard: It'll show some evidence. Me and Rush are heading there. You guys relax until we are ready to assault a stronghold.
A/N: Since Captain Rush is also included in the story of the PS3 Time Crisis 4, I've decided that my OC becomes a subordinate of the Captain. I've also made some changes to the plot and usual dialogue so that my character actually does something.
This chapter will be divided into three parts, as reference to the acts in the arcade version. Oh, and these can count as some kind of trailer for each selection in my poll, should my character be solo. This is not the actual story, as there will be other characters from other worlds that will participate the world with Richard, and Richard also has some powers, but it will go on the lines of this script.