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The Resistance: Chapter 10
Lucas vs. the Masked Android
Time to backtrack once again…exactly how did Lucas get the note?
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". . . .Umm. . ."
Lucas sat straight up. He rubbed his eyes to make sure he was awake. He then looked around. He wasn't in the black world, so the possibility of him being dead was out. He then noticed that they were back under Castle Ohsoe. He stood up and looked around. It was too dark to see, for nighttime had come. It was then he noticed the hole in the wall, letting in a small light. In the light he could see Kumatora and Ness. He could see everyone else's shapes in the shadows. He counted each one. There was one missing, but he couldn't tell which. He walked to the center of the room, preparing to use Pk Refresh to revive his friends until he felt something brush against his leg. He bent down to pick up the object. It felt like paper, but it was too dark to be sure. Lucas went out the hole in the wall to see what it was he had picked up.
Standing in the moonlight, he found out he had picked up a piece of paper, like he predicted. It was a small brown sheet, the kind people would use to write to others here in Tazmily. A thought then ran through his mind as quickly as Sonic could run. Tazmily was still in ruins. Even though the fire was still going in the forest, the village was already in ruin by now. His hometown, his family's home, his neighbor's home, Sunflower Hill…surely all of it was in ruins by now. It was hard enough to restore Tazmily to its former glory the first time. A month afterwards, it changed to the Tazmily Lucas had come to known for three long, painful, exciting years. How would the village come back from this? If the villagers survived the crash, that is.
"So many innocent lives…gone." He muttered to himself under the moonlight. "The Mr. Saturn, the villagers, everyone…they all were put in danger, and I did nothing to help…"
"Perhaps that is for the best." Lucas heard a voice from behind him say.
Lucas turned around to see Metal Sonic, standing there with a lost expression in his glowing red eyes.
"Metal…so you're ok…" Lucas muttered.
"I've survived worse than this. If there is one thing I developed from Robotnik, it's his stubbornness."
"Heh, you're persistent. You'll be a great villain someday."
"Just like you are a formidable hero."
"I'm no hero; I put everyone else in danger by not dealing with Porky when I had the chance. Heroes are supposed to protect the innocent, I couldn't even do that."
"If they were never in danger, then there wouldn't be a need for a hero, correct?"
"Right…"
"Sit down and listen to me."
Lucas sat down. Metal Sonic stood on a medium sized rock in front of Lucas.
"Everyone needs a hero. Each villain needs a hero, or else they can't call themselves a real villain. You made the right choice back then so do not worry. You can't be right all the time. You have to make wrong decisions at one point. It may be a little discouraging, but it will be worth it. You cannot learn from perfection, but you can try to achieve it. All villains, both big and small, want to reach that point where they are perfection. One could argue that Porky is perfection. However, if you achieve perfection, there is always one flaw. For Porky, it was being too smart to see his stupidity. That's where the hero comes in. The hero's job is to prevent the villain from reaching their goal of perfection. If you did stop Porky when you had the chance, then what would you have learned? It also would have given the fat pig a chance to counterattack. Instead, you didn't, which lead you to Mobius. Think about it; if Porky had been defeated then, he might have fled to Mobius, and instead of listening to me, I would be trying to kill you and that blue bastard right now. What I'm saying is that each choice has its pros and cons. You have to be able to accept that fact after you made that choice. If you believe that it was a bad choice, look at the pros."
"How do you know all this?" Lucas asked.
"I was created for the sole reason of destroying Sonic. This is how I know. We've battled it out many times already, and I already know that in the future, we will keep battling. He is my rival, and I will not stop until I kill him."
"So technically speaking, Sonic is your hero?"
"I refuse to admit that, so I neither confirm nor deny anything. However he keeps me on my toes. Each time I fail, I analyze what I did wrong, and then I look at the pros of the matter, and then go away to plan my revenge. Sonic may get in my master's way, but I couldn't care less. He abandoned me for over a year. He plans on using me to kill Sonic, but I shall turn the tables on him one day. He will regret ever creating me. Now I have developed what you call…emotion. I feel rage towards the hedgehog and his friends, just like you feel rage against Porky and his army. I feel sadness inside because I can never seem to defeat him, just like you feel sadness because you feel as if you can't keep your loved ones safe. I feel alone inside because I had lost someone important to me, much like you. At least you got yours back, I can never retrieve mine."
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"I know where you are going before you do, so I leave you with this: There is a pro and con to every decision. How you look at it determines the outcome. If anyone asks, I went to train in the forest." Metal Sonic then flew off into the distance.
"What a strange robot…" Lucas said as he watched the robot fly off. He then remembered the note in his hand. "That's right." He then began to read it.
As he finished reading it, he threw the paper to the ground. He did not move for a few moments.
"So that's how it's gonna be, hmm?" He thought. He went back inside. "It's best I do this myself…"
He kissed Kumatora on the forehead.
"If I don't come back, I'll still love you in heaven." He whispered in her ear. She wiggled a little and a smile appeared on her face.
Lucas stared at Ness.
"Thanks to you, my family is whole once again…"
He gently kicked Ness
"However that's my thank you for being so rude about it beforehand."
The young psi user turned around and left the room. Once he was outside, he stared at the mountain top.
"Here I come…" He said to himself. Lucas dashed off to the mountain.
"There is a pro and con to every decision…" Metal Sonic's voice echoed.
"So what is the pro and con in this…?" Lucas asked himself.
"Hmm…"
"Well, the Pro is that I can gain the upper hand against Porky, and we can still have the advantage. The con is I can die trying… well I have to try. For…for everyone else…"
Thoughts ran throughout his mind.
"For Dad…"
"One day you'll be as tough as me son, so just keep being you and things will be all right." Flint placed a hand on his shoulder.
"For all the advice you have given me…I promise you will live to see me become strong."
"For Claus…"
"Don't worry about it bro, it'll all work out in the end. May not be a happy ending, but it will all be fine…"
"For all the times you've stood up for me…I promise you that this time I shall stand up for you.
"For Boney…"
"Woof! (No matter what, you can always count on me!)" Boney barked loyally, wagging his tail faster and faster.
"For all those time you stood by me…I promise you that I will show you how much I care."
"For Grandpa…"
"Don't worry Lucas; you can always talk to your old man!" Alec reassured him
"For all those times you sat and listened to me…I promise you that I will have a new story to tell you."
"For Duster…"
"Lucas…don't forget your friends are with you."
"For all those time you were a good friend…I promise you that I will do the same."
"For Kumatora…"
"Lucas…I love you too…" She whispered
"For the girl I love…I promise to love you until my time comes to leave this earth."
"For Mom…"
"Lucas, no matter what you do, I'll still love you…" Hinawa said, beaming a bright smile.
"For everything that you have done for me…I promise you…vengeance!"
At last, Lucas had reached the mountain top. There were rocks everywhere. A view of the forest could be seen. The flames weren't very big now. Normally, Dragos could be seen on the mountain top. However, Lucas couldn't spot any. He assumed that the must have fled when they saw the ships. The ships actually seemed pretty close now that Lucas took a good look. If he was younger, he would have run away too.
Standing on the highest rock, was none other than the masked android. The masked android had his back towards him. Lucas didn't need to call out to him, because the masked android jumped off the rock and landed right in front of Lucas. He glared at Lucas.
"Making promises you can't keep?" He asked.
"Sorry, I don't make promises that I won't keep." Lucas retorted.
"Calm down, let us not rush into battle." The android sat down.
"Let's make this quick then, I have a king to crush." Lucas sat down as well.
"My, someone is serious about this."
"Why wouldn't I be?"
"Maybe it is because you've been in a war with this person before and won."
"That war was-"
"Unintentional, was it not?"
"Right…"
"Tell me Lucas, why do you fight?"
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"You fight, but what exactly is your reason?"
". . ."
"I fight because I was programmed to, Master Porky fights because it amuses him when he is bored, so why do you fight?"
"Why do I…fight?"
"You don't have a reason?" The masked android questioned.
"I fight…because it's right." Lucas sounded unsure of himself.
"Do you not disapprove of violence?"
"I do, but when it is necessary, I do it to protect my loved ones."
"You mean the loved ones that have hurt you?"
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"The more attached you become to them, the more pain they will bring you. Your happiness will be replaced with misery. Are you sure you are willing to do that? Do you want to be miserable?"
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"Join us Lucas. With us, you can cause them pain before they can do it to you. You want vengeance on us, but you also want vengeance on the ones who have hurt you. We both know that the ones you love have hurt you the most. What do you say? Agreed?" The masked android stuck out his hand.
". . . . . .I. . ."
"Well?"
"I…I won't!"
"What?"
"Sure the ones I loved may have hurt me, but I could never become a pigmask. You guys go around terrorizing the weak just for fun. I could never do that. These guys hurt me unintentionally and they actually have hearts. You guys are heartless. To hurt and destroy families on your own free will…only a monster would do that. I forgive, but I never forget. I'd never forgive myself if I joined you. You disgust me. I shall NEVER be one of you. I scoff at your offer. I SPIT ON IT AND THEN THROW IT AT YOUR FACE! Humph."
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"…So you are truly bent on staying in misery…" The masked android stood up.
"Happiness lies trapped in misery." Lucas stood up as well.
(Reference to my second favorite character)
"I offer you one last chance Lucas; Join us or die with the rest."
Lucas spit on his face.
"Does that answer your question?" Lucas smirked.
"Well then, let's see what the leader of Tazmily's Defense Force can do." The masked android raised his sword, whipping the spit off his cheek.
"Let's also see what this copy can do." Lucas pulled out his mystical stick.
The two rushed at each other, weapons raised high. They both slashed at each other, which was blocked by the other's slash. The masked android was as fast as the masked man. He followed up his attack with a multi-slash attack. Lucas managed to avoid the attack. He then tried to attack with a low kick. However the masked android saw this and jumped over Lucas. He then fired a powerful Pk Thunder from his sword. Lucas moved out of the way just in time to avoid the blast. The ground where Lucas once stood had a large crack in it. Lucas rarely had time to recover, for the masked android swiped furiously at him with his sword. Lucas tried to avoid the swipes, but was sent back by one. However he merely shrugged off the pain and got up. He fired a Pk Love α at the masked android. The android jumped out of the way and countered with a Pk Thunder once again. However Lucas was out of sight by the time the masked android had fired. He turned around to see Lucas' foot collide with his face, sending them both into the ground. Lucas jumped off the masked android and then charged at him. However the masked android stabbed Lucas with his sword as soon as Lucas became close enough. Lucas stumbled back in pain as he felt the blood rushing out of his stomach. He saw the masked android heading towards him. He quickly put up a Pk shield Ω to protect himself. As the masked android collided with the shield, Lucas quickly used Pk Lifeup Ω to heal himself. To continue his strategy, he also used Pk Defense up Ω. By that time, the masked android had broken through Lucas' barrier. He slashed Lucas back, only Lucas didn't go back too far this time. Lucas rushed up as quickly as he could and hit him with his mystical stick. The masked android stumbled back slightly. Lucas tried to follow up the attack, but the masked android intercepted the attack with his sword. The two then jumped back, whipped the blood from their cheeks, and then rushed at each other once again. Lucas attacked with a jump kick, but the masked android moved out of the way, causing Lucas to hit a nearby rock. Lucas was not strong enough to break the solid rock, so he crashed into it. He fell to the ground. He saw the masked android above him, attacking with a downward slash. Lucas rolled out of the way just in time. The masked android tried to pull his sword out of the ground. However he had no luck. Lucas walked over and pulled the sword out of the ground, shocking the android. He gave the sword to the android, and then jumped back.
"You didn't attack me…" The android muttered.
"I believe in a fair fight." Lucas said with his arms folded.
"Hmph…I admire your kindness. However that might be your downfall."
The two rushed at each other once again. Lucas attacked with a swipe of his mystical stick, while the masked android swiped with his sword. The two engaged in sword-to-sword combat. Or in this case, stick-to-sword combat. The two rivals slashed at each other with quick like movements, each trying to gain the upper hand in the battlefield. Each seemed to be evenly matched. Lucas then got an idea. He then jabbed his stick into the ground, leaving himself open for a brief moment. However, he used this opportunity to slide under the masked android's sword. The sword almost hit Lucas, being inches from his nose. Lucas went right under the masked android, the knocked him back after hitting him with a powerful punch to the stomach. He then picked up his sword and charged at the android once again. Lucas then knocked the masked android down with his weapon. However the masked android grabbed Lucas' mystical stick. Lucas gasped as he was lifted into the air and thrown back. As he sat up, the mystical stick hit him in the head, giving him a massive headache. The stick fell off the clearing, which caused the masked android to stop.
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Lucas used Pk Lifeup Ω once again, and then realized his weapon was gone. He stared at the masked android.
The masked android dropped his sword to the ground.
"I also believe in a fair fight." He said.
The two rushed at each other once more.
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"Hurry, we have no time to waste!" Flint exclaimed as he rushed throughout the cave.
"You don't have to tell me twice!" Hinawa called to him, who was directly behind him.
"Maybe you should tell grandpa a few more times." Claus muttered, who was dragging Alec throughout the cave.
"Sorry Claus, but it's been a while since I went jogging." Alec muttered.
"Let me, commander." Lil' Miss Marshmallow came and picked up Claus and Alec at the same time with her hands.
"My, this robot is quite handy." Alec muttered.
"That's why she's my favorite." Claus winked.
"Woof! (Less talking, more running!)" Boney barked, rushing past everyone.
Boney was the first out of the cave. As soon as he took a few steps, something had hit him on his head.
"Whimper… (Oww…)" He whined.
Flint and Hinawa came out next.
"What's this?" Hinawa picked up the item.
"That's Lucas' weapon!" Flint exclaimed. "It's his mystical stick!"
Claus let out a small, quiet snicker.
"That means the boy is defenseless up there?" Alec asked.
"He's not completely defenseless, he still has his psi." Claus reminded them.
"Either way, we're too late to talk some sense into him." Flint said.
"I suggest we keep moving then." Lil' Miss Marshmallow said.
The group continued up the mountain.
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The masked android stumbled back from a punch thrown by Lucas. He quickly guarded himself to block the boy's counterattack. Lucas was very skilled at hand-to-hand combat. As Lucas threw many punches, the masked android kicked him, knocking Lucas off his feet. He then delivered a powerful kick to Lucas' face, causing the young boy to roll over in pain.
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"That's got to be Lucas screaming like that!" Wess exclaimed.
"Well don't stop and think about it Dad!" Duster exclaimed, rushing into the cave. "We've got a mountain to climb and a friend to save!"
"Don't you tell me what to do you moron!" Wess snapped as he followed his son.
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Lucas jumped up high in the air to avoid another Pk Thunder. He then noticed he was a very good jumper. He then delivered an aerial back kick to the android. The masked android took the hit head on, mainly because he was wearing a helmet. He then knocked Lucas away. He charged at Lucas with a powerful head butt. However Lucas had put up a Pk Counter Ω at the last moment, causing the masked android to take some damage as well. The masked android stumbled back, holding his head. He was then swept away by a Pk Love β. Huge chunks of the ground flew in all directions. Lucas managed to avoid being hit by the rocks. However, while he was dodging the rocks, the masked android had rushed towards Lucas. Before he could react, he punched Lucas in the face. Lucas stumbled back, but not very far. He countered by kicking the masked android in the chest. This sent the android back, farther than Lucas went back. The masked android stood up. The two then rushed up to each other and started repeatedly attacking each other. However Lucas was gradually getting weaker and was eventually knocked back. The masked android then knocked him into the ground.
Lucas struggled to stand.
"I must say, you put up a better fight than I imagined you would." The android smirked. "I can't say this was easy." He pulled out a scouter. "Hmm…your power level has dropped…I guess you're too tuckered out to continue." He put his scouter away and then walked over to where his sword was. He picked it up and then stood over Lucas. The masked android started to laugh evilly. "Thank you for granting my wish Lucas. I had fun in our battle. Sadly, we must keep our agreement. Master Porky will be very pleased." He raised his sword up high. "Any last words?"
Lucas looked up at the masked android. He stood up.
"Not giving up, eh?" The masked android smiled. He smacked Lucas. Lucas fell back to the ground. He didn't let out a sound.
Lucas stood back up. ". . ."
"Don't go over your limit, kid." He said. "You'll hurt yourself even more." He knocked Lucas back down again. "You're just making this more painful for yourself."
Lucas stood up once more.
". . ." The android then kicked Lucas in between his legs. Lucas didn't let out a scream, a yelp, or anything. He just fell to the ground. "Do us both a favor and stay down, k?"
At that moment, Claus, Flint, Hinawa, Alec, Boney, and Lil' Miss Marshmallow reached the top of the mountain.
"Lucas!" Cried Hinawa.
At that moment Duster and Wess also appeared.
"We're too late!" Duster exclaimed.
"This is not good." Lil' Miss Marshmallow said.
"Goodbye Lucas, have a nice after life." The masked android brought down his sword.
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"Almost there…just a little more…" Kumatora muttered as she made it out the cave.
The cave started to rumble. Kumatora looked up into the sky. A huge bolt of lightning had struck the mountain top.
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"Oh…no….no!" She rushed up there.
By the time Kumatora had reached the top, the lightning bolt was still hitting Lucas. Everyone else was just watching in horror.
"NO!" She cried.
The lightning bolt suddenly disappeared.
The masked android then put his sword away. "Humph…"
Hinawa broke out into tears. Flint pulled her close for a tight hug and also, for the first time since Hinawa passed, broke out into tears.
"You monster!" Claus exclaimed.
"How could you kill him…in front of his own parents too?" Duster exclaimed.
"We agreed to this. He probably didn't want backup because if he lost it would be too painful for you." The android said. "Even during his final hour, he was thinking about you…"
Boney barked uncontrollably.
"You rust bucket!" Alec exclaimed. "Why I ought to-"
"You ought to what, old man?" The masked android sent him a cold stare.
"Alec, we both know you can't fight." Wess told him.
"…" Alec did not respond.
Kumatora was the only one who did not say anything.
The masked android walked over to Lucas. "Now if you excuse me, Master Porky must see this. So good day to you all." He then picked up Lucas. He then noticed something on him. Something he didn't notice before.
The franklin badge.
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". . . Surprise." Muttered the young boy.
The franklin badge sent out the huge bolt of lightning into the android. The android was forced to the ground in pain.
"You!" He cried. "How did-"
"Before coming here I stopped at home and picked up something I'd rather not use. My courage badge. I kept it in my pocket the whole time. That's why I kept avoiding those Pk Thunders of yours. When you brought your sword down, I quickly pinned it to my chest."
"Very…clever…." The android muttered. The android started to glow. "Well now…seems like I'm… going to explode…to unlock the security, just type… in the passcode… 'Master Porky Rocks!' I wish you luck…against my master…and Lucas…thank you…"
The masked android's body was covered in a white light.
Kumatora and Duster quickly rushed over to Lucas and pulled him back just in time before the android exploded. Surprisingly, it was a small explosion.
"LUCAS YOU DID IT!" Kumatora cried. She then pulled him close and embraced him with a kiss. Lucas, and everyone else, was surprised by Kumatora's action. As soon as she broke the kiss, she slapped him. "Don't you EVER scare us like that again!"
Lucas was at a loss for words.
"Come on here, let's go back to base." Duster said. He and Kumatora picked him up."
"Everyone…" Lucas muttered softly. "I'm sorry-"
"You can tell us all later." Flint said.
"Just get some rest while we head back." Alec said.
"Let's go home, hero." Claus teased.
"Woof! (You'll need some rest!)" Boney barked.
"Shall we go back to base now?" Lil' Miss Marshmallow asked.
"Yeah…let's go…" Lucas quietly said.
The boy happily drifted off to sleep as he was carried back home.
Next time: The final part of the plan begins!