RR: thank you reviewers. Though only few, they are meaningful to me. And now for the next chapter. Also due to some thoughts my creativity has come up with an idea. Watch out for my branch off story to come: Techless Child. I will make note on when this starts.
Crono is off training with the queen well Divera searches the near grounds for info on where they my need to go next. Hakura and Lucca share a moment together.
"I saw you looking at the queen"
"there is something about her, I think I know her from somewhere" his breathes can be heard well he spoke.
"well I do find it odd you share a mark"
"what? She has a mark. Like mine, and how did you know I have one"
"she showed me hers and your own. She says it's a symbol of a curse. I guess your not the only one to get it"
"no I am not. That foul child has done this to anyone who tries to stop him"
"child? I child did this?"
"his age is no more then 15 human. But he has lived until Divera's time in 8064. This very blade was his, now I think he is hunting me down for it. The legend says that he was the only one able to wield it, so I wonder if this curse makes us a part of him"
"perplexing" Lucca huddles closer to Hakura. "I'll need to think more about this.
"signs of life. East" Divera says noting her findings. "life force low. They will die soon"
"we need to hurry" the Queen quickly gets up and runs to the group. "those are my people. quickly now"
---Inside the Proto Dome
"unh. This place reeks" Crono holds his nose to cover the smell.
"rotted, the metals rust has been coated in mold. Deeper inside. A form of life, approximate time left…20 minutes"
"you mean the people are dead?" Marle speaks up.
"no, they live. But a new form of life is inside. We must hurry"
The Gang runs through trying there best to avoid combat. They hit a few snags with bugs and rats. The queen prevented any damage to and from robotics. They soon find the people and see that they barely have life in them. They are told about something down below something that can help them. The group nobly takes the task and heads down the ladder. There they wait in a large room. The door is locked.
"Eterna a can you like, fold this door up or something?" Crono says as he tries his hardest to break it down.
"no…I can't" she says trying. "it's Mechite. A rare metal used mainly in high robotics"
"INTRUDER ALERT, INTRUDER ALERT. CALLING DEFENCE 49K-E3G"
"we're in trouble" Hakura says looking up ant the approaching machine.
It crashes down with force almost crushing Crono. The others stand ready for combat.
"wait do not harm this thing, it has done nothing wrong"
"it's preventing us from saving the lives of your people. now move" Hakura barks.
"I will not"
"then you leave us no choice" Hakura moves to attack but the bits emit an electric field stunning him in place. "damn it. Now look they attack us"
"it was defending itself"
"I have had enough, let us through" the static was wearing thin and Hakura was about to transform again. Lucca quickly ran to his side.
"no don't she is a friend. Maybe we can out smart the machine. Get it to blast open the doors"
"good idea. You hear that Queeny. Can you get it to do that"
"I'll try" she tries again but the came problem as before. He is made of Mechite. The queen tries to her limits but it's no good. The robot senses this and puts her to a stop. A bit rams her at high speed and she crashes into the door, effectively knocking her out.
"perfect, strike now everyone" Hakura jumps into the air to attack but is stunned again. "damn it why always me"
Lucca fires her Power Gun and connects well for being at a range. Marle fires a shoot of her bow and misses. Crono hacks at it's base. The robot counter each one with an area of dark magic. Every one falls to their knees, most of there health lost. Hakura stand up with all his strength and holds his shield out and steps in front of Lucca. He holds his ground perfectly.
"w-what are you doing?" Lucca strains to say.
"I'll protect you. Stay down"
Divera sees this act of chivalry and flares into a rage. Her jealousy actives a hidden Implant. A field of electricity emits from her heart. The field slowly grows in size. The robot tries to attack her but the flow fritz' the mechanisms. She then encases the robot in the field. The machine shuts down and Divera still holds on to her power. She can't control it. Blots of electricity fly everywhere. One strikes the shield and knocks Hakura back a bit. He holds his ground still protecting Lucca.
"Divera what are you doing"
"Divera! Ha! I am not Divera. I am Quitils. Head of the Science Form of Humans"
"the SFH. She told me about that place"
"the what" Lucca lays on the ground watching the event from under Hakura's legs.
"the SHF. It's how she got her implants. Looks like they wanted more then to just help keep the queen in the throne"
"she to is a queen?" Lucca gasps.
"no, but an heir to the throne. The prince has her hand in marriage"
"oh your smart kid. But you can't stop me, when the Terminus Implant is activated there is no turning back. Looks like you've lost your girl"
"unh, stupid as always. Alright Doc why don't you fight me again and see if you can beat me"
"now that's not my style. This way I will win even if I don't kill you. Oh looky here" Eterna wakes up and sees the Robot slightly battered but non the less not functioning. Her transformation begins. her power seizures control her muscles. Soon her dress live on it's own accord. As she floats through the air.
"and since your friend is more machine now, she is safe. You have two friends. And to save one is impossible without taking your own life. Gwahahahaha!"
"damn you Doc. Let her go!"
"Hakura?" Lucca stands up and places her hand on his shoulder.
"leave. Get through that door. This is my fight"
"I can't. I won't let you"
"don't make me force you. I want you to live happily. Even if it means for my own death and the death of the girls. I promise you if I can get them out of this safely I will. Now go!"
"yes. Alright" Lucca, Marle and Crono all run through the door well Hakura draws his blade.
"okay doc, come at me"
"oh you think I will fall for that again. Think twice boy" Eterna uses her Chains to hold his feet to the ground and has Divera Charge at him.
"perfect" Hakura screams in a power charge (you know like in DBZ) his power flows through the chains and blasts Eterna away. The chains unlock and Hakura just Blocks Divera with his shield. He hits her hard with his fist and forces her away. Eterna uses a Power Forward on Hakura. Hakura dodges most and blocks the ones he can't. Divera then catches his foot with her whip and shocks him. Hakura then takes several lashes with the chains. Hakura grunts and groins in pain, holding back what builds inside him. Eterna then wraps him up in the chains and squeezes him. Divera adds some more damage by infusing the chains with electricity. Hakura's screams echo through the halls.
"Lucca I am sorry, I won't…make…it…" Hakura falls limp there.
"I thought he'd have more spunk then that. Oh well. On to his friends" they turn around to see a tear filled Lucca in the door. Her fists clenched in anger, fear, and sorrow. On tear falls to the ground, and bounces off in a sparkle. The room seems to get hotter and hotter. The walls soon begin to bubble.
"what is this. Sorcery? How can she do this! She is only human, they can not wield magic!"
"Hakura, I'll see you soon (sniff) I…I…I love you!"
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damn this one took me awhile. Sorry for the ending going like this but I am being evil on purpose. Seems I don't have enough info on this, so if any who read this far could give me even a small review telling me which one in here is your most favorite Character and maybe what you want to happen to them, either in this fic or one I may make after then I will gladly oblige. Even pairings are welcome. Well see ya