This is a story close related to Anastasia 1999 film though more on the Bomberman version and focusing more on the Hige Hige dan side! Thunder Bomber is the main reason I got into the series Bomberman Jetters and also one of my favorite Bomberman! It's too bad that he does't get much fanfic, fan art or fan site/ tumblr RP. So I decided to make a fanfic about him! So good luck and enjoy the story!
P.S- There are some OC featuring here; also a Thunder X OC moments!
Mujoe's POV:
There was a time, not very long ago, when we once lived in a galaxy, where our rule is our law throughout the universe.
The year was 2123. And several of my henchmen, and I were the high ranking members of the organization the Hige-Hige Central.
After one of our successful missions to steal one of the greatest unique items in the galaxy, my team and I were headed up to the Shumulvault for a grand celebration.
We were celebrating our success of achieving the 100th unique item in our reward stock thanks to our strong fighting warriors, The Elemental Bombers, one of our best subordinates who were created by the Combination Bomberman Making Machine.
The members are Flame Bomber, a fire wielding bomber with an energetic and childish personality but never takes his job seriously; Mermaid Bomber is water wielding bomber who mostly acts a spoiled child and complains unless I let her have her way and she often calls me Papa; Grand Bomber, an earth wielding bomber though despite being a big guy, he's not so very bright but is a very good man and finally Thunder Bomber, the most loyal of all and also the most mature, emotional and paranoid as well. Still, He has always stuck by my side and I always admire his loyalty not only towards me but his comrades as well.
Despite their faults, they make a great team and I always stick by them. Sometimes I feel they are more than my subordinates or followers…they are like the closest I have to a family…
Inside the Shumulvault, the celebration was taken place in the large dining hall where the banquet was large, luxurious and mouth-watering with deluxe of decorated food. The floor was polished, the walls were painted white and the decorations were yellow-golden coloring. The celebration was so grand and exhilarating that most of the members of the Hige-Hige wanted to have fun. Lord Bagura wanted this day to be special for our hard work and, trust me, it was worth it!
Anyway, while everyone was having a great time, I called forth Thunder Bomber to discuss something special about an important subject.
"Is there anything you need Master Mujoe," Thunder Bomber said.
"Yes," I answered. "I wanted to discuss to you on something important, just me and you."
Thunder Bomber blinked and gave out a puzzled look, "I do not understand…"
"You see Thunder Bomber, from the very moment that you were created; you have been my most loyal follower…" I began to explain, "And believe me; I haven't seen loyalty like that in years…!" I dug into my uniform side pocket and brought out a silver medal with our beloved logo encrypted on it which was connected by golden trim of metal.
Thunder Bomber gasped, "Master Mujoe…"
"This, Thunder Bomber, is the Medal of Allegiance…," I said. "This medal represents one's strong loyalty towards his organization and to his fellow comrades."
Thunder Bomber stared in awe at the medal that I showed to him as I continued.
"This medal was given to me by Lord Bagura several years ago and now…I'm giving it to you." I finally said. I removed the medal out of hand and gave it to him.
Both of Thunder Bomber's eyes were wide at both the medal and at me. I smiled humorously to myself; I bet he never expected me to give one of my best medals to him.
"Master Mujoe…I…I don't know what to say…"
"Just accept it, Thunder Bomber," I told him. "Besides it is my gift to you for always being there for me even when I'm down on my luck." I placed my hand on his shoulder and gave him a serious look, "Listen Thunder Bomber, one of these day, I won't be around to lead you or the others and who knows when the time comes when you might be separated from me for a very long time. Still I want you to remember that no matter how far apart we all are, just do not forget who you are and what is your purpose in life. Do you understand?
Thunder Bomber was surprised by my own words but he knew deep down that what I'm telling him is the truth. It happened before and who knows when it will happen again. Still I wanted him to remember this moment in life because I want him for once to make his own decisions instead of taking orders his whole life, like me. Still I was hoping for a better future of the Elemental Bombers…especially for Thunder Bomber.
Thunder stood in the same exact spot and stared blankly at me as if he was confused but he replied honestly.
"I don't understand, Master Mujoe…but I will thank you for your belief in me and your medal. I will treasure it, always." I was a little disappointed but I knew he'll understand someday.
"Very well then," I told him. Then a voice called out…
"Thunder Bomber, what is taking you so loooong?"
"Are you done yet!?"
"Bro, are you coming?"
We both turned to see Flame Bomber, Mermaid Bomber and Grand Bomber standing together on the far corner of the room, waiting for their last member. Thunder Bomber waved back to them.
"I'll be there in moment!"
"Before you leave," I said. "Read what it says on the back…"
Thunder Bomber did as he was told.
"TB, together at Garden Palace…"
Thunder Bomber grinned happily. "That's right, Thunder," I said, giving him a pat on the shoulder.
Thunder gave me a sudden hug but I accepted it. He realize his action and broke the hug, straighten himself up and gave me a bow, "Thank you Master Mujoe…I'll always remember your kindness." Afterwards, he ran over to his comrades and walk beside them into the crowd. I smiled to myself. Pleased that I've given him something to remember; hoping that me, Flame Bomber, Mermaid Bomber, Grand Bomber and Thunder Bomber could be together.
But we would not be together. For at the celebration, an old colleague of Lord Bagura has arrived at the Shumulvault.
His name was Dr. Voltimor. He was Bagura first partner who created the Hige hige Central, but he has become obsessive into creating dangerous chemicals by using live subjects as lab rats, so Bagura exile him away from the Hige Central. He may look calm but I could tell he was mad for vengeance and half insane.
"How dare you return here…?!" Lord Bagura growled viciously at him as he approached.
"Why, Bagura, is that any way to treat an 'old' friend?" he stated innocently.
"Friend!? HAH! You are proven to be too dangerous to me and the Hige nation! Why have you come here!?"
Voltimor voice changed into a more sinister tone as he frowns, "I'm here to get my revenge on you, Bagura. You, Hige Central…" Then he turned, facing the Elemental Bombers, growling, "And the group of elemental FREAKS that destroyed my latest scheme!"
I turned to look at the Elemental Bombers. They were stunned with shock and fear.
I soon realized that Dr. Voltimor was referring to the incident that happened the week before.
Lord Bagura has sent me a mission to retrieve a rare item that was taken by Voltimor and he wants me and the Elemental Bomber to retrieve it! We were able to track it down at the far reach of our headquarters, on a large spaceship.
I sent Thunder Bomber and the others to break in and retrieve it until they realized that this special item, the Golden stone contains a strong ominous power enough to destroy an entire space shuttle and it was in a laser beam cannon, aiming at the our headquarters!
I have given them the order to destroy the weapon and retrieve the item, until they were caught in action by Dr. Voltimor and his soldiers.
They attempted to catch them but Grand Bomber summoned his Clay Bomb and his Spike Roll that destroyed his soldiers, giving Flame Bomber enough time to overheat the generator while Mermaid Bomber electrocuted the laser cannon which shut down the system completely. And to top it off, Thunder Bomber then summoned the Flash Bolt Bomb to destroy the entire casing that contained the unique item which activated the self-destruct button before they all escaped.
The whole space ship was dismantled and destroyed; Dr. Voltimor escaped in the escape pod, feeling humiliated and furious.
But now I was pretty sure his sanity had snapped.
"You despicable bombers are going to pay dearly for what you've done!" He screamed. "You'll pay with a curse..." He took out a round orb, which was glowing green and spewing little smoky people. Dr. Voltimor faced Bagura, his eyes were becoming wide and dense with madness inside.
"Mark my words, Bagura…you will suffer something worse than death, Hige Central will fall," Then he pointed at the Elemental Bombers, "And the four of you will die before tomorrow night!" We all gasped. "I won't rest until my revenge is COMPLETED!"
Then his orb shot up a huge flame at Bagura's throne. And before Lord Bagura given orders to seize Voltimor, the entire headquarters began to shake wildly, giving Voltimor a chance to escape. An announcement was made that both the Mega Generator and the engines were destroyed. And I knew immediately that this was serious.
We wasted no time in getting to the escape pod ships and my job was to get Elemental Bombers out of there. They all became agitated about this sudden occurrence, they knew this was serious. For their lives are at stake!
On our way there, Thunder Bomber and I were separated from Flame, Mermaid and Grand Bomber due to the sudden fall of the pillars. I order them to take the left side of the hall to meet us there. Getting there wasn't easy though I've found a couple of the remaining Hige members that are still alive: No. 156 and 398 (the others members have either escaped, dead or missing); getting through falling ceilings and rubble, barely escaped the 'smokey people' with deadly weapons and finding new routes when the old ones were either destroyed or blocked. It was a deadly task but we still survived.
We made it to the escape room but the door was stuck. I tried to open it but it was still won't budge when we heard noises coming from behind, we thought it was either the other elemental bombers, more Hige Bandits or Lord Bargura himself…but we were wrong…it was more smokey people with spears and swords and there was a large one with a sylph. Before they had a chance to strike us, a wall of bricks suddenly appeared in front of us then a large figure busted though the ceiling. Thunder and I recognized him, "GRAND BOMBER!"
He looked awful, almost close to be dead still he stood standing with one arm missing and breathing heavily.
"Grand Bomber, where are Flame Bomber and Mermaid Bomber?" Thunder panicked, realizing the rest of his comrades aren't with him. Grand Bomber wasn't able to speak but was able to get a glance at him; there was pity in his eyes.
I feared the worst isn't over yet, the monsters were trying to break down the stone wall. Grand Bomber rolled over to the jammed door and used his last remaining strength to the door than he suddenly pushed all of us into the Escape room and shut the door!
Thunder hasted back, banging on the metal door, "Grand Bomber! What do you think you're doing!?" He screamed.
Behind the door, I could hear Grand Bomber coughing hard, trying to catch his breath. He then spoke weakly but was clear.
" Y...You must go on, Bro…You must live…." Then there was a loud bang that startled me, both of the hige bandits and Thunder Bomber.
"Grand Bomber!" I screamed though the door, hoping he respond. And he did.
"Master Mujoe" He spoke weakly, "…Please take care of Bro…for me…"
And that was it and I knew it was the end. A tear rolled out of me eye, trembling in anger, fear and guilt. I suddenly grabbed Thunder Bomber, who was struggling to let go, screaming out his name, "Grand Bomber…Grand bomber….GRAND BOMBER!"
I quickly activated that escape pod which opened and forcibly pushed Thunder inside with No. 156 and 398. I was able to close it in time for the demon to burst through the door. I pushed the button and we were off into vast of space.
The trip was agonizing, nobody spoke…not one word was said amongst us for we barely escaped. My mind was racing with constant fear, anger and guilt…it took most of my will to not breakdown but still tears were forming into my eyes and my arms were shaking. I turned my head slightly to get a glance at Thunder Bomber. His hands were covering his eyes and mumbling to himself, he's probably thinking about the fate of his comrades even praying that they're still alive.
…..
After 2 hours, we made our way back to Planet Green, a farm-like planet that many races go do farming and is one of the most resourceful places in the universe. This is also where Hige hige Central resides. Only in a secret area where no one other than us and member of the Hige hige know; When we arrived, I explained a good friend and genius of mine named Doc, about the tragedy at the Shumulvault. He was shocked.
"Oh, what horror! What a tragedy! I knew Dr. Voltimor was crazy but I never knew he gone far to insanity! This is a most horrifying experience the Hige higes has ever faced!"
I nodded sully, this is a horrifying experience…even to me. But I'm more concern about Grand Bomber and the others. Have they made it? Are any of them alive? And where is Lord Bagura!? I was so frustrated with myself that I smash my fist on the table!
"How could have this have happened!? The Shumulvalt is gone, most of the Hige hige bandits scattered and Lord Bagura and the rest of the Elemental Bombers are STILL missing!" I shouted furiously.
Doc rose himself from his seat and ran to my side, trying to cool me down, "Calm down, Mujoe! I know your upset so am I! But we need to be strong; they maybe still alive and safe somewhere, we aren't too sure!" I thought about Doc's words as I settled myself down on the chair once more, rubbing against my temples.
Doc sigh in relief then turned. I followed his gaze at Thunder Bomber. He wouldn't eat or sleep, just sat on a bed in the right side of the next room. But he began to converse with another Bomber. A female bomber name Flare Bomber; she was created a little after the Elemental Bombers were created and she belongs to Doc. Flare Bomber has been known before as a passionate bomber who controls fireworks fire. She maybe head-strong and stubborn but she greatly cares for the Elemental Bombers especially Thunder Bomber.
Flare Bomber stared, sullenly at the electric bomber, listening to every word he said. She excused herself and walked over to us with concerns in her eyes, "Thunder Bomber told me everything about the Shumulvault but he is worried about his comrade's safety. Are there any news on them?"
Before we could answer, there was a loud beeping sound coming from the other room, Doc rushed there and then returned in a minute. He informed me that Mechdoc is online and wants to see me. I got up and rushed into the control room and click on a button that activated the communication line. Mechdoc finally appeared on screen.
"Oh! Mujoe! Thank goodness, you're alright! I've been trying to contact you for a while but your communicator must have been dysfunctional! Tell me: Is Thunder Bomber with you?"
I responded firmly, "Yes, He is here with me on Planet Green, inside the Hige hige Central. Tell me about the Shumulvault! Are there any survivors? Has Lord Bagura escaped? And the rest of the Elemental Bombers….Flame, Mermaid and Grand Bomber…are they okay?!"
I was struggling to contain my emotions but I see the look on Mechdoc's eyes…they were hard but they contain the answers but he removed his gaze on me, I was desperate, "Please, Mechdoc, I need to know….please!"
Mechdoc sighed heavily as if he was trying to compose himself then gazed at me, there was sadness in his eyes.
"An hour after the Shumulvault was destroyed, I sent scanners to analyze the damages….Mujoe….it was worse than we thought….. The damages were too severe to fix….we lost more than two hundred Hige hige Bandits during the destruction….and…." I began to become tense when I saw the horror images that Mechdoc has presented on screen…it was worse than I realized but Mechdoc slowly continued, "Lord Bagura has vanished…there is no trace of him anywhere…he could be either has disappeared or…"
I suddenly slammed my fist on the controls but didn't damage them; it was so loud that it started him and Doc, who was just entering the room.
"I DON'T CARE ABOUT BAGURA, WHERE ARE FLAME, MERMAID AND GRAND BOMBER!?" I screamed in fury. It was the first time I ever done that but right now it doesn't matter…I'm concern for the rest of the Elemental Bombers.
Mechdoc was taken aback by my shouting but he knew I was going under a lot of stress; he got to the point…
"Mujoe….I'm sorry to say but….Flame Bomber, Mermaid Bomber and Grand Bomber...they are all dead…."
"What….?" I said; the news has struck me, almost like a stab to the heart. "They're…dead?"
I nearly tumble when Doc held me up…They're dead…Flame, Mermaid and Grand Bomber….are all dead. How can I tell this to Thunder Bomber; I quickly straightened myself and asked Mechdoc how they died. He couldn't tell me but instead decided to show me. The images were horrifying even to Doc and me: the first was showing Flame bomber….he was crushed underneath a large pillar…30 min. after we were separated from them; the second image…was about Mermaid Bomber…she was fried to a crisp in the water…it was so bad that I couldn't tell it was her anymore…10 min after Flame Bomber's death; And finally Grand Bomber…his corpse was still remaining in the exact spot where we left him…but the only difference is that he was badly beaten…then sliced in half.
Oh, my soldiers…my subordinates…my family…they're dead…All I have left was Thunder Bomber. But How can I bring the news to him…he'll be crushed…devastated…heartbroken. But I knew I had to tell him the truth…I just worry that he'll try to avenge them…he done it before…and I fear it'll happen again.
5min. later…Thunder Bomber was so traumatized by the news that he couldn't speak. He walked backwards until he hit the wall, mumbling to him-self. He was too shaken up by what was happen to his comrades.
"Flame Bomber. Mermaid Bomber. Grand Bomber. They're all… no, no, no…" he continued to repeat.
Flare Bomber alongside with Cook Bomber- A cooking bomber that can turn his food into deadly killing dinner and friend of Flare Bomber- tried to calm him down while me and Doc try to figure out a solution. All of a sudden he collapsed in emotional breakdown.
I hurried over to him, able to grab him by the shoulders and shaking him a little. "Get ahold of yourself, Thunder Bomber! They may have fallen but your still here! Nothing is gonna happen to you, I promise. Just stay strong"
Thunder Bomber was able to settle for a moment, trying to regain his composure despite streams of tears falling on his cheeks. He was very traumatized with both eyes both widen with pure shock yet still crestfallen….I reminded him of Grand Bombers, his so called brother, last words to him before he perished….he had to keep on living. Besides, I promised Grand Bomber that I'll protect him…and I will.
Finally, Thunder Bomber closed his eyes, taking a deep breath and exhaling calmly than lets Flare Bomber lead him back to his bed room. I returned to the Doc, slumping down on the chair, groaned heavily at all what has happened.
"Mujoe…you mustn't blame yourself for the deaths of Thunder's comrades ….besides…I'm sure all of this will be over by tomorrow morning" Doc stated nervously.
I removed my hands from my face and stared at the Doc, thinking deeply about his words…last night and today has been stressful: When we arrived me, Thunder Bomber and the two Hige hige bandits were tired, stressful and covering in scratches, blood and dust from our escape from the Shumulvault. Doc took us in from his secrect lab into Hige Centrel, the official headquarters of our organization, there are about 1/3 of the members left that returned but none seen Lord Bagura.
At first, I was concern for Bagura's safety but now I'm more concern for the Elemental Bombers…what will be their future now? Flame Bomber….Mermaid Bomber…and Grand Bomber's fate has already been sealed. Now the Thunder Bomber is the last remaining of the Elemental Bombers….
Wait…something hit me….of what has become.
The bombers deaths…Lord Bagura's disappearance…The destruction of the Shumulvault….The Curse!
I just realized that the curse that was placed upon us…and that it will be over….by tonight! I just suddenly realized that Dr. Voltimor's curse is almost fulfilled…and the only last pieces of the curse that isn't in place was...
Just then, the computed alert went off.
"Mujoe! Doc!" Mechdoc shouted through the other end. "Call out an Evacuation of Hige Central immediately! You need to get out of there! Dr. V-" The transmission was cut off.
Before we could do anything, there was a blinding light, and the sound of a small explosion. And before we knew it, Hige Central was on fire and spreading rapidly.
"Doc! Get everyone out of here, now!" I yelled already sprinting down the hall, "I'll get Thunder Bomber!"
I quickly ran down the halls, hoping I made it to waiting room on time but I didn't, it was already on fire. In fact, that where the explosion started. I was about to enter the flaming room when I heard a name calling to me into the corner flames, "Master Mujoe! *cough* Master Mujoe! *cough, cough*."
I followed the voice calling to me though the smoke and rubble, until a figure emerged from the smoke. It was Thunder Bomber. He was already injured from the explosion with being covered in ashes and burns and the tip area of his left eye brows was chipped off but still standing. I rushed over him, holding onto him firmly in my grip.
"Thunder Bomber, we need to get you out of here now!"
Thunder nodded obediently before we could leave, he stopped suddenly. "Wait, my medal!" He turned around and ran to his room.
"Thunder, come back!" I ran after him. "Thunder, get back here RIGHT NOW!"
The fire was raging everywhere now and could hear many screams all over but I continued forth to find Thunder Bomber. I could barley breathe. "Thunder Bomber come back here right now. THAT'S A DIRECT ORDER!" I yelled between coughs. This isn't like Thunder Bomber to disobey me like that, perhaps he went back to show his trust and loyalty to me by getting that medal. I don't care about that medal! I only want Thunder's safety; I couldn't bare it if anything happened to him…not after what happened to his comrades.
Then I heard a sudden scream ahead of me…It was Thunder Bomber! I ran up further and saw Dr. Voltimor, at last, he was grabbing ahold of him by the collar and holds him up high by one hand and on his other hand was a metal claw with long and pointy nails sticking out. His whole coat was tattered and burn, his hair was a mess and his eyes were wide with madness the matched his sick grin of delight.
"Let go of ME!" he screamed angrily while struggling, desperately, out of his grasp.
"You'll never escape me, Thunder Bomber, nor you can stop me," he cackling madly. He brought him closer to his face…about an inch away from each other with a smile that grew wider on his face, "I'm gonna enjoy cutting you up, my little bomberman. Hearing your screams will be filling my satisfaction of destruction…"He began to raise his metal claw in the air ready to strike!
But I sprinted forward with a knuckle sandwich in place which knocked him over the head. That caught him off guard. When he dropped Thunder Bomber, who was screaming in agony, I pushed him into the room which was blazing with fire inside, and locked the door.
"Dare you attack me?! Let me out of here! Open this door you FOOL, open this door!"
I continued to follow Thunder who was able get to his senses and started running again. But we didn't get far enough before I heard his agonizing screams. I also heard someone banging on the door calling after him.
Finally, I made it to Thunder Bomber's room. He came out of the curtain holding onto the Metal of Loyalty in one hand and his other hand was covering his left eye.
"Thunder Bomber…,"I dashed over to him, "What happened…?!"
He, reluctantly, removed his hand from his left eye; I gazed at the large, gruesome scar that covered over his eye, it was bleeding terribly. Dr. Voltimor must've scratched him while he dropped him. I manage to stop the bleeding by quickly wiping it off and wrapped it with a bandage I just found on the floor. But then we heard a loud siren sound. The fire had reached our generator!
"We have to get out of her right now Thunder Bomber!" I said.
I grabbed his hand and we started to run toward the hanger but then someone pulled me the other way. The smoke was everywhere now, however, so I couldn't see who it was.
"No! Go out this way. Out this trap door," whoever it was said. I could barely hear the voice. All I could at least hear was that it was a female. She shoved me toward the trap door she mentioned.
"My Medal! The front is missing!" Thunder Bomber yelled. It must've broke fall off while we were running. It was a very old medal…I grabbed a hold of his hand before he could run off again.
"Down here," the voice said.
"Wait who are you," I asked, but she pushed me out instead answering.
"Stop, wait a minute…," I heard Thunder say.
"Go now," she said. She pushed him out.
More exploding noises; Hige Central was going to blow any second. I grabbed Thunder's hand and we started to sprint down the hollow halls. We ran and ran until we arrived at the upper manhole. I pushed the closing away and we both saw the escape ship that was be in the process of being boarded arrived by several Hige hige bandits. Doc and Cook Bomber was one of the last few to get on board when he spotted me and Thunder Bomber.
"Quick, get in you guys," Doc shouted in a panic.
"Get us out of here now, Doc," I yelled, while helping Thunder get on board.
"What about the Hige Central," Cook Bomber shouted who was standing in fear, shaking uncontrollably with fright and worried.
"Forget about it! Go!" I shouted back. I ran to the front to help Doc lift the ship off the dock. The garage doors were opened at last and we took off as fast as this babe could go. About a few seconds we were 30 feet away from our base. Many of the surviving members of the Hige Bandits (which wasn't many, perhaps about 50 or 60 left) watched in horror as their home was covered in flames. I felt bad for them…I really do…especially for No. 156 and 398. Those two lost many of their comrades…today and last night….I felt as if it were my fault for letting this happen. I just hope this night will end soon…
Then Thunder just realized something. "Where's Flare Bomber?"
Before anyone answered, we heard an explosion. Hige Central had blown sky high. Thunder Bomber gasped in shock and fear. "No!" he screamed. But the sudden explosion of our home base has cause major shockwaves throughout the sky and the impact hit our ship, causing it shake wildly; it also caused Thunder to suddenly lost his footing, hit the door opening switch and fell out the door, letting out another scream.
"Thunder Bomber," I yelled. I sprinted as fast as I could towards the door and grab his hand in a nick of time but for how long? "Hold on, Thunder Bomber, hold on!"
"Master Mujoe!" he screamed, desperately, trying to grab my other hand as he was dangling from my grip. The speed of the ship and the wind was making it difficult to see my actions and from where we are…it is about a long way down to the bottom!
But suddenly his hand slipped out of his rubber gloves that were still clasp around my firm palms. Before I realized it, he was falling down in a fast drastic pace. His cries echoed through the skies, even loud enough to let the hige bandits and Doc, witness the last surviving member of the Elemental Bombers, fall to his death!
"NO!" I screamed.
His back clashed against a large tree branch. I couldn't tell if the sickening crack came from the tree, or Thunder Bomber's spine. For what I could tell, he was already unconscious before he hit the ground, in the middle of the deep dense forest that covers about more than 80 acres of land.
"THUNDER BOMBER!"
It took a while since we were going too fast to turn around but finally slow down and turn around. We didn't know if we landed in the right place or not, but we landed and started has sent several search parties to find Thunder Bomber…none succeeded into finding him. I began to fear for the worst…
It wasn't long before Flare Bomber found us. She was panting, heavily, covered in sweat, dust and leftover leaves and twigs. Cook bomber, so relived, ran over to his dear fire-making friend and hugged her tightly but soon let go when he saw tears forming in her eyes.
"I…I climbed up the highest tree to see if I could find you guys and then I saw Thunder fall. He had fallen and hit a tree." Her tears were starting to slid down her cheeks. "I got down as fast as I could and tried looking for him but I can't find him, anywhere…" She began to tremble in despair but looked up with hope in her eyes, "Maybe he landed somewhere else or maybe he got up and tried looking for us. You guys, we got to find him!" Flare looked like she was going to break into sobs.
"We will, we will," I said trying to sound brave. "We'll find him; Doc call in for help. We need all the help we can get."
Help soon arrived. The police forces that were friends of the Doc's came to help us look for him. We searched for hours. Eventually the search party gave up. They went back up to the nearby town hall. Soon enough, many followed and only Flare Bomber stayed searching. She didn't want to give up just yet but in the end, she met up with us at Town Hall as well. Her eyes were brimming with tears when she met up with us.
"He's gone. That's it, he's gone. He's nowhere to be found," She whimpered at us but mostly at herself, "Poor, Thunder Bomber…he hit his head on the ground and might've even broken his own spine on that tree branch. He's gone. He's gone for good… and it's your entire fault!" she said pointing at me, angrily.
"H-Huh?" I said. I was shocked by her words but Flare Bomber gave me a sudden push at me then, knocking me to the ground. She was furious to the point where her glittering scarlet eyes were now fiery red. I was too stunned to say anything.
"You let go of him…. You let him fall to his death! You said you were going to protect him from the curse but you didn't! You let him fall and now he's gone… *sob* all of the Elemental Bombers are gone… all because of you. Some master you are…. You FAILED to save them! First, Flame Bomber *sob* he was like a little brother to me…then Mermaid Bomber…she deserves better…Grand Bomber…he was such a good man….and now Thunder Bomber…the one that I…*sob*…y… you failed to SAVE! YOU PROMISED, GRAND BOMBER, YOU PROMISED," She shouted angrily between sobs.
I was so shocked by her words that I didn't get up from on spot; I just sat there on the ground, reviewing her harsh words. Tears were beginning falling uncontrollably now, because she was right…. absolutely right. I let him fall. I didn't protect him like I promised to Grand Bomber. It was my all fault.
"Flare Bomber, are you insane!?" Doc said, harshly. "You can't push Mujoe like that and you definitely can't speak to him in that voice tone. He's your superior for crying out loud!"
Flare Bomber glared viciously at her creator…this was the first time she ever showed defiance to her superiors "Not anymore," She growled, ripping our logo off her belt, "Why should I stay, now? Why should I be in this organization when he's gone now!?" she said. She turned around to leave.
"Flare Bomber, you can't run away!" Doc said to her, with great concern. Doc, like me, cares for his bombers…at least he was able to protect them…unlike me.
"Watch me." She sneered without turning around. Then she sprinted out of the large glass doors. Everyone was stunned by her words at me, they all were looking at me with concern but I paid them no mind, I was thinking over Flare Bomber words….and to be honest…they hurt but I try my best not to show it.
I wiped the tears out of my eyes that were hidden underneath my glasses, stood up then and turned to Cook Bomber.
"Go follow her." I told him.
"What?" he asked, his eyes became baffled at my sudden command. "But…I can't leave you guys."
I faintly smiled, trying to provide him some confidence, "Sure you can. You're her best friend. Go follow her and make sure she's okay and make sure that she doesn't do anything stupid… not that I believe she would actually…well you know. But still…. just follow her."
He looked like he was going to protest but signed deeply, knowing that he just nodded, gave us a hug, and turned to follow Flare Bomber. We haven't seen them again since.
After they left, Doc turned to me, he was standing by next to Mama, my love and one of the few that escaped the destruction. She cares about my wellbeing though right now…she is concern.
"Mujoe… it is not your fault," she told me, giving her a pat on the shoulder while standing by me. Instead of arguing, I simply said "Whatever." But I knew it, deep down, was indeed my fault.
Five years have passed…
Doc and I remained in the Hige organization; I was now in charge of the entire organization since Lord Bagura wasn't found. He was even pronounced dead afterwards, but that didn't matter to me, now we live together at Garden Palace in Planet Resort, our last resort of Hige organization, disguise secretly as rich palace ambassador with about 100 Hige members remaining while others decided to move on and leave the organization: No. 398 was one of those who decided to leave while No.156, was loyal to me to a fault and decided to stay with me. As for Me and Doc…we still don't know the whereabouts of Cook Bomber and Flare Bomber.
And my powerful and loyal follower, Thunder Bomber, the last of the Elemental Bombers…I never saw him again...