Wow, ok it has been a long time and I've come over with my usual 'suddenly back into Loonatics Unleashed' phase. I've got quite a few plans for this fic so hopefully I'll be in more of a mood to write for this one again. There's just a couple of issues:
1. The episodes (almost all) follow a formula: funny intro, Zadavia and the daily bad guy, first round to the bad guy, lose, discover how to beat him, win, funny conclusion. And that's it. Basically every episode follows that formula. Since this fic is just another self insertion, it's going to be quite difficult to break that static setting of the series. I've got some original content planned so hopefully that will bring in some diversity. Also, I'm not going to be covering every single episode. As much as I would like to, I find it would be tedious if it didn't have anything to do with the overall plot of the series and the further development of pairings.
2. I feel really bad for Loonatics Unleashed. I personally really enjoy the show. It's funny, cool and well animated. But I can see why a lot of people have problems with it. If only there were more fans of this show. I mean, it combines two of my favorite things: looney tunes and superheroes! It really needs more love and fans. As such, I will start doing some Loonatics fan art, particularly of Skye and Tech.
3. Remember Arrow or whatever the name of that robot falcon was? Well, I'm taking him out of the story. Normally, I like to give my OCs some sort of animal companion like in Bakugan and like I did with my Young Justice OC also named Skye, but Arrow's role in this is just not going to work. He'd really either be doing nothing or anything he'd do would just be overshadowed by what the rest of the Loonatics do. So as of now, he's out.
4. I want a better title and I seriously can't think of one. So, challenge time: THINK OF A TITLE AND GIVE ME YOUR SUGGESTION!
Review Replies:
tamersten: Thank you, hopefully I'll get back into this story and write for it more often. I'm gonna go ahead and say there aren't many Techxoc fanfics out there and most of them aren't the best, but that doesn't mean I'm also claiming that mine is the best. I just feel like there should be more Techxoc content
Vast: Thanks, I thought it would be too cliche
Witch: Thanks
Stating: Thanks, yeah, I've got a lot of changes in my mine right now
Haine: Thank you. Yeah, with time and effort, hopefully this fic will be as good TBOS. I agree with you on that. The show needs far more love than it's getting (which isn't that much to begin with) So I hope you keep coming back to this fic.
Luna: Thank you, I'm really glad you like it, but there's no need to put yourself down
Champion: Thanks
Dark: Thanks for checking out my dA. I hope you keep reading this fic :)
I do not own Loonatics Unleashed, only Skye and other OCs and original content. This fic is not associated with Warner Bros.
Normal POV
"So this is your HQ huh? Not to shabby; it's almost a hundred times the size of my apartment!" Skye exclaimed in awe. She entered the main room and dropped her bags at her side. She wandered through the room, turning as she went to fully scan her new living space.
"Yeah, it's a pretty sweet place to live," added Lexi.
"You guys realize that this is only a temporary thing right? Me joining?" asked Skye.
"Hey, we understand. It wasn't your idea to join, it was just Zadavia's urging. You're free to leave whenever you'd like," said Ace.
"Thanks, but as much as I hate to agree with Zadavia, be apart of this crime fighting team may lead me to some clues as to where my dad disappeared to," she said, casting her eyes down sadly. "And if it turns out that I like the crime fighting gig, I might stay."
"Dr. Demitri Wolfe right? Oh, I've heard so much about him!" cried Tech in glee. "He's the leading expert in advanced cyber robotics! Nobody can make a machine like he can, not even me!"
"Aren't you modest?" she said with a chuckle and a smile. "I assume you're familiar with my dad's work?"
"Oh, I've read every paper he's ever written and I've been to all of his lectures! I'm a huge fan of him and his work, but I've never seen him create something like you limbs there," he said, pointing to her arm and leg.
"Yeah…it was sort of 'in the moment' when he made these," she said, examining her arm.
"You said that you would be in a wheelchair if it weren't for him. Do you mind if we ask what happened?" asked Lexi, a bit nervous.
"Car accident…well, traffic collision. Calling it a car accident assumes that no one is to blame. I got hit by a car and lost my arm and leg," Skye replied.
"Whoa…so then your dad-" started Ace.
"Yeah, he built these for me so I wouldn't be handicapped. He'd upgrade them from time to time. I'm nowhere near as smart as he is, so I haven't been able to upgrade them for a long time, only the occasional maintenance."
"D-do you mind if I?" Tech asked meekly.
Skye looked at him in confusion but then understood what he meant. "Oh! Uh, sure," she said, holding up her arm for Tech. Tech hesitated for a moment before taking her hand in his. He couldn't help but feel an instant jolt run through his entire body when their hands touched. Sure the hand he was holding was artificial, but that didn't mean that the feeling he felt wasn't real. Tech quickly snapped out of his thoughts and began examining her arm, opening hatches here and there.
"Amazing, even though they're machine, these limbs function like any ordinary body part. There's no electric battery. What's powering it?" Tech asked.
"I honestly don't know. My dad would try to explain it to me, but I never understood it," she answered.
"So what else do your limbs do?" asked Ace.
"Well, I have rockets in my leg and I can change my arm into a blaster and a sword. They were my dad's personal touches."
"Wow, that's so cool. You can fly just like me without a jetpack and you can blast baddies out of the sky and then slash them with your sword like this swish! And then pew pew pew!" cried Rev, imitating a gun's sound.
"Uh…yeah. Does he ever stop talking that fast?" she asked Tech in a whisper while Rev continued babbling on.
"Not at all…trust me, you'll get used to it."
"And if I don't?"
"You'll learn to tune it out and if that doesn't work, I'll make you some soundproof headphones," he said with a smirk.
"That's a really great story, Rev. But why don't you boys shoo while I help Skye get settled in? Just us girls," suggested Lexi.
"Ugh, you could've just said 'girl talk' and we would have stopped listening," said Duck.
"Just ignore Duck," said Lexi, helping Skye with her bags.
"I already was," she laughed in response.
"Hey, I know you said this was only a temporary thing, but I think it would be really awesome if you stayed. It'd be nice not to be the only girl around here," said Lexi as they made their way to the bedrooms.
"Maybe…but, we'll see. Everyone does seem really nice and this tower is amazing!" Skye replied.
"Well, the choice is yours, Skye. But I know you're going to like this job. You'd be surprised what the perks are about saving people everyday."
"I imagine they'd include free food," she said as they both laughed.
"So, this is your room," said Lexi, walking up to a door that opened automatically. There was a bed, desk, closet and several shelves. They set Skye's bags down as she examined the room. "My room's across the hall and the boy's room are down the hall and to the right. Just something you should know, Slam snores…a lot!"
"Thanks. Oh…and do I get, like, a uniform too?" she asked.
"Oh, yes! That's right. I've got it right here. We didn't know what size you were so we just went with my size, but I don't think they're going to cover your robot parts," Lexi said, handing her the black and blue uniform.
"That's fine, it'll be easier to use them when they're not covered," she said, holding out the uniform and examining it.
"Well, you should unpack and get dressed. Zadavia's going to be calling us in about a half hour," she said ready to leave.
"Lexi, wait," Skye said, causing Lexi to stop.
"What is it?" Lexi asked.
"Look, I'm not very good at making friends, especially after my…traffic collision, so I really appreciate how nice you're being to me."
Lexi walked over to her and placed a hand on Skye's shoulder. "Hey, I know you're going to be a great addition to the team. And, if you ask me, the some of the guys aren't slim pickings either."
"Oh, I was under the impression that you and Ace were a thing…" Skye said with confusion, her eyebrows furrowed.
"Wha? No, no, no, it's nothing like that! Ace and I are just friends…teammates!" Lexi babbled.
"I didn't get that vibe. I know I may have only known you guys for a couple days now, but I've seen the way you two look at each other."
"I don't know what you're talking about," Lexi said, brushing it off. "Well what about you? I noticed somebody go head over heels for you as soon as you guys touched," Lexi said with a wink.
"I don't follow," Skye replied.
"Tech!" answered Lexi.
"Tech…the coyote?"
"Yeah, I mean, did you see the way he stared at you when your hands touched?"
"Well, no…but he is really sweet."
"Trust me, Tech is totally into you!"
"Then why doesn't he just come out a say it?"
"Tech's a bit…complicated. He's more of a 'behind the scenes' guy, not so much of the 'in the field.' He spends so much time in that lab of his, I wouldn't be surprised to find him dead in there from starvation," she said, causing Skye to laugh in response.
"Well, we'll see. I did just join the team after all."
"Fair enough."
"Chief, I need your help!" cried Tech in a whisper, careful not to alert any of the others to his distress.
"Whoa, Tech, slow down. What's your hurry?" Ace asked.
"I've, uh, got a problem," he said, but Ace still didn't understand. "A girl problem."
"Oh! A girl, huh? Well if anybody needs a girl, it's you, Tech!" he said, putting his arm around Tech.
"What would make you say that?" Tech asked confused.
"Let's face it, Tech. You spend all your time in the lab. You don't get out enough! And a girl is exactly the thing you need. So who's the lucky gal?"
"Well…it's Skye," Tech said, nervously rubbing the back of his head.
"Skye? You got a crush on the new girl? Good for you, Tech! I'm sure the both of you will hit it off!"
"But that's the problem, Ace! I don't have any experience with girls! None! The closest I came to even talking to a girl back in high school was if I built a robot!"
"Yikes…I'm gonna be honest Tech, that's not a very good track record."
"I know! That's why I need your help! How do you talk to a girl?" Tech pleaded.
"I get that, Tech, but why are you asking me?" Ace asked.
"Well, come on. I thought that was obvious. After all, you and Lexi-"
"Whoa, whoa, whoa, what do you mean me and Lexi?" he stuttered. "She and I are just teammates, friends!"
"Oh…I thought you guys were, my mistake. But do you have any advice, Ace?"
"Just start with talking and be yourself. Girls don't like it when you lie to them," said Ace.
"Are you kidding? Girls love it with you lie to them. They get mad at you but then they find themselves attracted to you because of it," boasted Duck who suddenly jumped into their conversation.
"Wait, how long have you been listening?" asked Tech in worry.
"Long enough! You're talking about girls, right? And I'm your go to guy! Tech, with my help, I can turn you into the hottest guy in town. You'll be my wingman!" Duck boasted proudly.
"Um…thanks, Duck, but I think I'll stick with Ace's advice," replied Tech.
"Fine, suit yourself!" cried Duck, putting his arms up in defeat.
"Ahem." Everyone turned and saw Lexi and the entrance to the main room. "May I present to you the newest Loonatics, Skye Wolfe!" she announced stepping to the side and holding her arms out. Skye walked into the room, dressed in an identical uniform but with blue trimmings and a blue triangle over her chest.
Tech's eyes nearly jumped out of his head when he saw her. Her long blond hair was tied into a high ponytail like when they first met her. But what caught her eye the most was how the uniform hugged her slim body. Skye wasn't as slim as Lexi was, but she was still physically fit.
"Tech, might want to cut down on the googly-eyes. You're drooling a bit," whispered Ace.
Tech quickly snapped out of his trance and wiped his mouth. "Thanks, chief."
"So, Skye, how does it feel to be a Loonatic?" asked Lexi.
"Pretty good, actually. I think I might like this arrangement," Skye said with a smile.
So I know I portrayed Skye as very independent and a little mean, but I really didn't mean for her to come across as that kind of person. She's just defensive since her dad disappeared and has had trouble making friends because of her robot arm and leg. So naturally, I wanted to portray her in her actual personality.
Ok, so not only will this fic focus on TechxSkye but also on AcexLexi. But TechxSkye will come first.
Next Chapter: The Cloak of Black Velvet.
Review! SERIOUSLY I NEED TITLE SUGGESTIONS!
~ZP
