Hey everyone! I've been looking at some other crossover stories and I noticed a general pattern with them. In many of them, the protagonists from one world/time are usually and unexpectedly thrown into another world or time. And usually, the ones who preformed the crossover are stuck adjusting to a new time/world and comprehending what just happened. In other words, the crossover happens by accident and the main goal is for the protagonists who preformed the crossovers to get back to their world/time with the assistance of the protagonists in the world/time they landed in, more often than not trying to defeat the villains of one or both worlds/times in the process. Now I'm not saying that this applies to all crossover stories, it's just a general pattern I've noticed with them.
I think what makes my story different from many other crossovers is that all the characters who preformed the crossover (in this case, by traveling back in time) did it on purpose and had a firm motivation for doing so (Giro for example, went back in time in order to stop P&P, although he's starting to learn that it's become a lot more difficult then he originally anticipated). Most of the characters are also well aware of the consequences their presence may cause, some trying to avoid this best they can, others planning to use this to their advantage.
Sorry for that long rant, it's just something I noticed. This is a special chapter, as we'll finally get inside the heads of some of the villains in my story and make a few special introductions! So enjoy the latest chapter of "Twist in Time!"
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"Why the hell did you bring her here!?"
Thetis cringed. Atlas was reeaally scary when she got mad. She was about as stable as a yo-yo and if she went off when she was Megamerged, the best course of action was usually to just run for cover. At least in his opinion.
"Look just let me explain, alright? I think she'll be helpful." The girl in question was none other Hedgeshock, the hedgehog-like Pseudoroid from their time. She seemed slightly nervous, although her spikes hadn't flared up yet, which meant she wasn't on the defensive.
They were in the hideout that they had picked as a place to regroup and make plans. It was an old building, with wide open rooms and a few smaller rooms. They used most of the smaller rooms as private quarters. They were currently in one of the bigger areas. There was dim lighting, making it a bit hard to see.
"How could a Pseudoroid which was one of the weakest Albert had possibly be any use to us?" Prometheus asked.
"I can be helpful! I'll do anything to make myself useful!" Hedgeshock suddenly spoke up in her usual, hyper voice.
"That's the spirit!" Thetis lightly patted her, which set Hedgeshock to blushing.
Atlas's face suddenly lit up in realization, "Thetis, come here a minute." Despite the bad vibe he was getting from her, he edged closer to her. Atlas grabbed him and pulled him close. "Thetis…why did you bring her here?" Yikes! I don't like the way she sounds! There was clearly a layer of irritation and possibly anger beneath her seemingly calm voice. Thankfully, he had a perfectly good reason for bringing along Hedgeshock. He managed a chuckle,
"It's not obvious?" He asked.
"Hey! Hey! I'm still here you know!" Hedgeshock suddenly piped up.
"Shut it. If the Ice Megaman here can't think up a good reason for your being here, you're as good as dead."
"C'mon Prometheus, there's really no need to be so harsh on her," Thetis said, giving Hedgeshock a wink, causing the Pseudoroid to blush again.
Atlas shook her head, "She has a crush on you! And you're flirting with her! What is up!?"
"I know she has a crush on me. That's why I brought her here. Don't get the wrong idea, she's nowhere near my type, but as long as I humor her, she'll do nearly anything I say." Thetis explained. Then he shrugged, "I figure she'll be useful for something."
Atlas suddenly got the picture, "I get it, you're using her infatuation with you to your advantage."
"Um…Thetis? Mr. Promethues is starting to scare me a little…"
Better make sure Prometheus doesn't wind up killing her. An idea popped into Thetis's head, "I know what she can do! She can help power this place!"
"What do you mean?" Prometheus asked.
"Well, between your and Pandora's 'projects' and the basic things such as the lights, that generator isn't going to last for very much longer. I'm sure Hedgeshock can help us with it before this place goes dark."
Prometheus still seemed skeptical as Hedgeshock piped up, "I can do that! I can channel the electricity I make to the generator and help provide power!"
Before Prometheus could respond, Pandora entered the room. He turned to her, "Something up Sis?"
"I just came to inform you that the experiment with Chronoforce was a success…He'll be a valuable asset against the Chosen Ones and the Hunters…should they chose to interfere…"
Prometheus chuckled, "Great, now what are we supposed to do with her?" He gestured towards Hedgeshock, who jumped a little.
"What's she doing here…?"
"I brought her here," Thetis explained, walking up next to the nervous female Pseudoroid and stroking her, causing her to start blushing again, "I thought she might have some use."
"Which I highly doubt," Prometheus muttered.
"Well…the generator has been having some issues…"
"Oh, you have GOT to be kidding me!"
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"What!? Is that the reason that you've been collecting the crystals!?"
"Far from it Wind Megaman…" Pandora said. They were in one of the smaller rooms for the sake of privacy. Apparently, after what had happened with Hedgeshock, the Model H Chosen One wasn't very happy about the "friend" she and Prometheus had brought along. "Chronoforce is merely an experiment…One that was highly successful…He'll be an asset to you and the other three as well as to me and Prometheus…"
Aeolus seemed unconvinced, "We have enough trouble dealing with that irritating hedgehog, but TWO Pseudoroids?"
"We did not bring Hedgeshock…"
"I know that." Aeolus sighed, trying to cool his temper. He looked at Pandora straight in the eye, "I trust our deal still stands?"
"Of course…"
"Very well," He turned to leave the room, only to stop at the doorway, "I apologize for criticizing you. We do need all the help we can get. Even I have to admit that the odds are stacked against us, with both the Model A and ZX Chosen Ones teamed up with the legendary Hunters. Not to mention the Model Z Chosen One, of whom we know almost nothing about."
"Last time we saw…Model ZX was not on the same side as the Hunters and the Model A…"
Aeolus turned to Pandora in surprise, "How can you tell?"
"Remember…the Model X and its Chosen Ones arrived well after the Hunters did…they were clearly not with them…we can only assume that they are no longer allies…As for the Red Megaman…the Model Z Chosen One…We have defeated him in battle before…There is little reason that we should not be able to do it again…"
"I understand. Very well." And with that, Aeolus left.
Pandora allowed herself to relax. It was vital that she and Prometheus have the four Megamen on their side. The Hunters along with the other Megamen were formidable opponents. After she and Prometheus had completed their task, they would leave the time crystals to the four under a single condition. What would likely happen then was that they would fight amongst themselves in a restart of the Game of Destiny. She could care little about what happened to them after all this was over.
"Hey Pan, I just saw the perfectionist leave. What was it he was so steamed about?" Prometheus entered the room.
"He was simply upset about Cronoforce…" Pandora explained.
"I see…" Prometheus's eye darted to the window. It was night outside, with star dotted across the sky.
I wonder what he's thinking about. The fact was, Pandora didn't know her brother as well as she used to. Most of the time, he seemed lost in his own world of insanity, thinking only about their plans or his next opponent. But sometimes, sometimes, he would be like this, contemplating something that she couldn't quite put her finger on.
"Hey, Sis."
"Hm…?"
"This is going to sound crazy, but right after what happened with the Model Ws way back then…I though I heard…"
"Heard what…?" Pandora asked curiously. Was what her brother had heard what he was thinking about?
He shook his head, "I could have sworn that I heard the Model A Megamen actually wanting to rescue us! Crazy, right?"
That did sound slightly nuts. After all, the Model A Chosen Ones had absolutely no reason to feel any kind of sympathy for either her or her brother. Why would they want to rescue them from anything? Pandora remained mute.
"Pandora?"
"What is it…?"
"Our plan. I really hope, for both of our sakes, that it works."
Pandora found herself staring out the window as well, looking out into the night. She felt a bit depressed, as she recalled memories from a time that was long past.
"I hope so to…"
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I'd like to thank my reviewer Archaon for giving me the idea to use Chronoforce. As for the one sided HedgeshockxThetis, that was actually inspired by a piece of fanart that I found while casually looking through Google. I'll give you guys the link on my profile.
I made a reference to a certain scene in ZXA. Its pretty obvious, so those who've played the game should be able to catch it. I've done my best to minimize spoilers for those unfamiliar with the games. This was a short chapter but I promise that the next one will be longer.
I hope you're all prepared because the next chapter shifts the focus back to the heroes and is the first in a series of battles for the time crystals! A time crystal is found in a forest ruin. When the group goes to retrieve it, they are ambushed! Now the fight truly begins!
A sincere thanks to all my reviewers!
R&R!