Disclaimer:I do not own spider riders. I do own Nina, Ember and Zeronex and the reptilian race.
A/N: Sorry I haven't updated in a while. I had to get my cast off and my friend managed to put a virus in my laptop which had this chapter and next two already written. So I won't be able to get those chapters uploaded till my computer comes back from the repair shop. I managed to find a draft of this chapter so I fixed it up and then retyped it so, I hope you enjoy this chapter. BTW this chapter has a lot more violence than the last few, but that might be a good thing.
Buguese sat at his office, reviewing reports about the reconstruction of the invectid nation. After Mantid's defeat and the return of the Oracle sun to his people, Buguese worked tirelessly trying to rebuild what Mantid had destroyed. He was unanimously chosen by his people to lead the invectid people, since then new Invectid cities had been built and the invectid race had prospered. He just finished reading the latest report when he heard a knock at his office door.
"Master Buguese we have a situation. Can you please come with me to deal with it?", came the voice of one his invectid guards.
Buguese open his door and addressed the guard. "This has better be important. I was in the middle of my work and I greatly dislike being interrupted by petty problems.". His voice was filled with irritation.
"Please sir if just follow me, apparently there has been an attack on Fragrant blooms that completely destroyed the village and we have some soldiers we stationed there who saw everything.", explained the guard.
"An attack on Fragrant Blooms? Shouldn't the spider riders deal with this? It is in their territory."
"Well Sir, that's just it. According to the soldiers the spider riders came their to deal with a disturbance a couple of days ago and were defeated by the creature who attacked the village. Though we haven't confirmed this yet ourselves, but we have some villagers who support this claim.", explained the guard.
"One creature defeated the spider riders! Absurd!". Buguese shouted.
"We have the soldiers in the meeting room right now.", said the guard.
"Good, lets head there now and make sure that this news does not leak out yet until we have confirmed it. Understood?" the guard nodded and escorted Buguese to the meeting room.
"Hurry up! We are almost to the cavern.", yelled Zeronex to the spider riders and his sister who were behind him.
"Will you just cool bro. If we push ourselves to hard we will be too exhausted to help the Oracle", yelled Nina back starting to get pissed off at her brother. The other Spider Riders remained silent as they were thinking about Their lost comrade and friend Hunter and also this new enemy who has appeared. Suddenly Zeronex stopped right at the entrance of the cavern.
"What's the big Idea? First you tell us to hurry and then you stop all of sudden. Make up your mind will ya.", said Nina as she approached her brother.
"Will you shut up. I'm trying to listen hear.", replied Zeronex with an aggravated tone."
"What are you trying to listen for Mister Zeronex, if I may ask?", Sparkle asked in her most polite and sincere tone.
"Listen closely and you can hear voices coming from within the cavern.", Zeronex motioned them to come closer and listen. The spider riders could here a single voice echoing from deep within the cavern giving a speech. The more they listened the more they could tell that the voice was not from a persona and sounded similar to the reptilian they faced but it was slightly different.
"What are they saying I can't hear.", said prince lumen trying to listen to what was happening. The voice started to get louder and it seemed more voices were present. Then they heard it. His voice.
"I know that voice anywhere.", said Sparkle
"It's Hunter! I can't believe it!", said Aqune happy that her friend was alive.
"Come on we have to hurry", said Corona getting ready to head into the cavern.
Zeronex grabbed Corona's arm as she headed inside. "No stop! We don't know what's up ahead. Hunter could be in danger, and if we just barge in their we might put ourselves in danger. Then what use would we be to your friend. We have to come up with a plan before we recklessly charge in." He let go of Corona;'s hand as he finished speaking.
"He's got a point. So does anybody have any brilliant suggestions? No? Okay then charge!!", Nina went straight into to the cavern without waiting for anybody to respond with a plan.
"She is going to be the death of me.", said Zeronex putting his hand to his head.
"Let's go everybody!", said Sparkle as she went in
"Wait up Sparkle! It's too dangerous for you to go in their by yourself." Lumen went after her with the rest of the spider riders following him.
"Well then, I guess I have no choice but to charge in as well.", said Zeronex as he charged in after the Spider Riders."
"Are you insane? There are no such thing as Invectid Eaters. That is only a child's fairytale.", replied Buguese as the Invectid sentry finish telling him about the strange lizard like creature who attacked the village.
"But, I saw it with my on eyes the creature was as strong as commander Stags. Maybe even stronger. It would be suicide if my small force went up against it even with the soldiers from Arachna.", the soldier said with a slightly scared tone of voice.
"What if he is telling the truth Buguese?", said Beerain. At this point in the meeting all four members of the big four were there.
"That would mean there is somebody out there who is stronger than the spider riders. Maybe if we leave it alone it will go away. Right?", said Grasshop very afraid of what this creature was capable of.
"Do you think we should deploy some troops over to Fragrant blooms Buguese?", asked Stags.
Buguese was deep in thought. One part of his mind thought that this was utter nonsense and foolishness, yet the other part of him warned him that he shouldn't ignore a threat no matter how crazy it would seem. As the leader of his people he needed to check and stop any threats to them.
"Alright. Stags and me will take a Squadron of elite Invectid Soldiers with us to investigate this. Beerain you will be charge while I'm am gone. And Grasshop you will head over to Arachna castle to get anymore information about this. Understood?", Buguese had made his decision. If this was a threat he was going to handle it before it got out of hand. He ended the meeting and got ready to leave.
"Attack!", Master Zerk ordered his attack on Hunter. The Reptilian generals ready to tear Hunter into small little pieces made their way toward the already exhausted spider rider champion.
"This doesn't look good shadow.", said Hunter as he continued to back away from the Reptilians.
"Hunter, if we don't make it through this I want you to know you were a great battle partner and a good friend., said Shadow.
"Come on Shadow. Don't speak like that remember Never give up.", replied Hunter as he dodged a sword being thrown at him.
"We have you now Spider rider! Prepare to...", an arrow came out of nowhere and sent the reptilian flying.
"Hunter! Your alright.", shouted Corona as she and Venus headed toward Hunter.
"Corona?!", shocked to see his friend alive and well. Suddenly a reptilian came up from behind Hunter and was about to strike until it was sent crashing into a group of charging Reptilians.
"Don't forget about us!", said Magma and Igneous appearing right next to Hunter.
"Igneous?! Magma?!", Said Hunter still in shock.
"Hunter! Watch out!", Sparkle sent out her yo-yo weapon and managed to trip a Reptilian that had sneaked behind Hunter. The reptilian landed face first into the ground.
"Sparkle! I thought I told you to wait outside. It's too dangerous for you to be here.", said Prince Lumen as he came up behind sparkle.
"But, I can fight too.", said Sparkle trying to convince her brother to let her help unaware as the fallen reptilian got up and hissed angrily getting ready to strike Sparkle.
"Sparkle!", prince lumen charged the reptilian striking it with his sword. "Nobody messes with my sister.", proudly proclaimed Lumen.
"Prince Lumen, Princess Sparkle! Above you!", shouted Igneous seeing another reptilian crawling along the ceiling of the cavern. The reptilian leaped and was about to strike until was subdued by webbing.
"Good job, Portia.", said Aqune as she joined the battle. Right behind her were the two guardians.
"It looks like the Reptilians have escaped.", said Zeronex summoning his blade.
"This is not good.",said Nina taking out her rapier. "Well only one thing two do. CHAAARGGEE!!", she ran straight into a group of reptilians in front of Hunter, making quick work of them.
"Never One to think of a plan.", sighed Zeronex heading towards Nina.
"Well, well, well; if it isn't the spider riders. How nice of you to join us. Oh you brought the guardians with as well.", said Zerk appearing in front of the reptilians. "You have really helped me out you know. Now I don't have to waste time looking for you all. DESTROY THEM ALL!", Zerk pulled out his sword and ordered an attack. The reptilians rushed toward the spider riders and their allies.
"Wait Commander Malrick", said Zerk stopping the reptilian who first attacked Hunter and his friends. "We have far more important things to deal with. Follow me.", said Zerk heading deeper into the cavern.
"Yes sir.", Malrick said following his master and leader.
"Come back here Zerk! You and I have a score to settle.", yelled Zeronex angrily. He leaped over some reptilians blocking his path and went deeper into the cavern.
"Come back Zeronex! And he has to nerve to call me rash Ugh! Get out of my way!", Nina went after her brother only to be stopped by a pack of reptilians.
"Nina look out!". Lumen attacked the reptilians giving Nina a clear path.
"Thank you Prince Lumen.", said Nina giving the Prince a quick peck on the cheeks and ran off towards her brother.
"She kissed me. My dear Nina kissed me!", Lumen was totally shocked and overjoyed at the fact that she kissed him on the cheeks.
"Prince Lumen snap out of it! We are under attack!", shouted Ebony, trying to snap Lumen out of his daydream but to no avail.
"You guys are all alright. I thought you were all gone.", replied Hunter to his friends.
"It would take more than an over sized lizard to take us out.", replied Magma as he stroke another reptilian in the chest.
"We were worried about you Hunter especially Corona.", said Aqune as she spin kicked a reptilian.
"You were worried about me Corona?", asked Hunter completely oblivious to the fact that Corona liked him more than just a friend.
"Of course I was worried your my best friend.", said Corona giving Hunter a hug.
"Corona.", Hunter hugged her back.
"Hey guys if you haven't realized this yet were in the middle of a battle.", said Shadow interrupting the moment.
"Alright Shadow let's Ride.", said Hunter charging into the battle.
"Come on Venus.", said Corona heading of to support Hunter.
A/N: Well this is my longest chapter ever. What did you guys think? Was that part at the end a little too mushy and cliché? I made this Story HunterxCorona because that pairing had the most votes and I personally like that pairing. Also I'm not sure if I got Buguese personality right. For does of you who asked for BuguesexAqune I have a little scene in the next few chapters were he saves her. (Hope you like it TL Chan:) I start school soon so I might not update very soon but I hope this chapter will hold till I have my old laptop back or I rewrite the next chapter. Please review and tell me where I can improve thank you. And as always:
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