Chapter 2: Darkrie and the Time Gears

Rex woke up again. He was in a chamber of a cave. He activated his Funchucks to see a way out. Nothing but walls and ceiling. Great. Looks like I'll have to bust my way out. Rex thought to himself. He formed his Punk Busters and was ready to kick an entrance when he heard a chuckle.

"Heh, heh, heh. If you do that, you'll only be killing yourself".

"Who are you?"

"I am the Creator of Nightmares, the Master of Darkness. I am Darkrie". Darkrie showed himself, his dark figure fading in and out eerily.

"Are you an EVO?"

"A what? Oh, no, I'm not an Exponentially Variegated Organism. I am a Pokémon".

"A wha- never mind. What do you want with me?"

"It's amazing that such a powerful creature such as yourself would be so clueless".

"Do I know you?"

"The question is, do I know you?"

"You're very confusing," Rex said as he unbuilt his Punk Busters. Darkrie chuckled, "As well as you. Now tell me," he floated close to Rex.

"Were is it?"

"Where is what?"

"Don't play dumb! I sensed when you used your ultimate power. I know you have it. Now give it to me!" Ultimate power? Oh, wait- the Meta Nanite! Rex thought.

"You're too late, Blacky. I turned it off".

"Are you sure?"

"Yes".

"Oh. Well, I guess I'll just-" Darkrie shoved its ethereal arm into Rex, "Take a peek, then?"

"Ah!" Rex felt a massive pain as Darkrie slowly took over his body, possessing him. When it was over, Darkrie was completely in control. This was like when Quarry collared me, yet different. Stop!

Quiet, you insolent fool. Resist and die. Ah, there it is, the Ultimate Power.

It's no use. I turned it off-

But it awakened to warn you of me. Such a failure. Darkrie entered the Meta Nanite, allowing Rex to move again. Now, I need you to get me some things.

No!

Remember the time you couldn't control the Meta Nanite? Oh, wait. Of course! You forgot! Darkrie was taunting him. Do you want to kill your loved ones- and then lose everything? That will happen if I don't get what I want. Now, get a move on. I'm not one to be patient.

…Fine, but as soon as I do what you want, you're going down.

I can't wait. Darkrie said with contempt and sarcasm.

Rex was back on the surface after some digging. The Base was relatively fine except for the huge crack through the middle. Now, what are the things you want?

Five blue gears. They were attracted to your world after you activated the Ultimate Power, and I want them.

How do I find them?

Look for places that have been devastated by natural causes. Time will also stop there.

Time will stop there- Hong Kong and the Base!

Good job!

I was thinking to myself.

Heh, heh, heh. Darkrie quieted down as Rex walked back. "Rex!" Holiday ran towards Rex, "Thank goodness you're safe!"

"Is everybody okay?"

"Yes. We were just looking for you. Where were you?"

"I was underground. There was a hole I fell in I just got out, actually".

"Well, let's go back. White's worried about something". Holiday led Rex to the briefing room. White Knight showed up on the monitor.

"We found this object shortly after the earthquake. We have also retrieved one of identical likeness from Hong Kong." A blue gear was shown onscreen as the two objects were brought into the room. The Time Gears! Darkrie was excited now. Take them, and then find the others. Alone. The less your friends know, the safer they'll be.

Well, White's not really my friend, but I get what you mean. Rex thought. "Can I have those? Maybe there's more. Maybe they do something special. I mean, we wouldn't want BK or VK to get them if I'm right".

White Knight nodded, " For once, Rex makes a point. I want you and Six to search for areas with these items and collect them, bringing them back once we have enough for Holiday to make a complete analysis".

Well, that was easier than I thought.

Except your "six" is with you! This will be a complication...

Chill, dude. Maybe I can still get the rest without getting him killed.

Very well. Darkrie settled a=down. But remember, I'm always right here.

To Be Continued…

This chapter was a little longer, but I still enjoyed making it. Remember, constructive criticism is appreciated, as well as reviews. I won't be able to do Chapter 3 for a while, though. This is Mulunia, signing out.