Sorry I have taken awhile… I haven't been on this site long and already I am slowing up –grins sheepishly-
But lots of Thanks to the reviewers and the tips… I really am trying honest! It's just a major problem I've always had nether the less keep the advice coming…
Anyway, the chapter before was the prologue, this is chapter 1 set 3 years ahead of the prologue. Now to continue the story!
Chapter 1
Tech sighed as he picked up the holographic newspaper, it made him sad that some people in Acmetropolis couldn't understand what had happened. The title on the top flashed the newest headline ''Villain number 5 escapes the 'heroes' of Acmetropolis'' Tech only had to read part of the article before he threw it across the room, with an angry snarl. Rev glanced over at Tech trying to work out something to say, but he found no words to say. Slowly the roadrunner and coyote were joined by Slam and the unusually quiet Duck, Tech sat there now having no newspaper to read waiting for their leader to join them.
''fat chance'' Duck said watching Tech as if reading the coyote's thoughts
''Duck that's not fai-''
"Come on Tech wake up, your meant to be the smart one, Ace hasn't been the same since Lexi di-'' At that point Slam let out a low growl and Duck quacked over to the newspaper Tech had thrown across the room.
''This is has been exactly the same for the several years'' Duck said shaking the newspaper "what happens if Deuce comes back or an alien invasion happens. What then, Will our heroic, tactical, brave leader save us… no he wont because he is too depressed to even sleep properly, let alone PROTECTING AN ENTIRE CITY!'' Suddenly Tech's chair flew out from behind him as he stood up so abruptly,
''Don't you DARE speak like that about Ace ever'' the usually passive coyote now towered above the smaller mallard in his anger, as the growls ripped from his chest. Duck backed up before tripping over the carpet "You know how hard it's been for him, she was his right hand… they were always together, he's blaming himself…'' Tech's anger just seemed to dissolve, Duck stood back up brushing himself down.
"We-all-know-that-Tech-and-we-all-miss-her'' Rev said quietly, soon a silence fell over the four anthros. Rev looked up to see the taller shadow standing at the door, but he wasn't looking at Rev, he was watching Duck and Tech. Before heading silently through to the kitchen, no one knew what to say. Tech pushed Duck out of the way, before moving over to where Ace was clearly trying to avoid them.
''You ok chief?'' Tech's sympathetic voice broke into the silence, Ace just nodded blankly before sitting down at the table and swirling his drink around. Tech continued to watch the rabbit, noticing lack of sleep was taking its toll. Slowly the rest of the team sat around the silent leader. The other Loonatics looked at each other trying to encourage some conversation, but no one could think of anything to say.
''this is ridiculous'' Duck muttered, Tech glared at him.
''Duck'' Tech warned
''Tech, leave him… he has a point'' Ace said while looking into his drink.
''I do? Um I mean of course I do'' Duck said while trying to understand the fact that Ace had agreed with him
''And I'm really sorry… I didn't, I can't… it's just…'' the rabbit was struggling to find a reason as his eyes watered up. Duck seeing this suddenly felt a pang of guilt 'I haven't been making it easier' he thought while shifting uncomfortably.
"Ace, you know what you need'' Duck said suddenly, while walking around to where Ace was sitting. Ace looked up.
"A trip out, a break… something to enjoy yourself'' Duck said gently.
''Yeah-I-think-it-will-be-good-for-all-of-us'' Rev said adding a part into the conversation.
''I know a great place for food…fun'' Duck said emphasising the last word.
''Whadd'ya think?'' Duck said now grinning broadly at the rabbit. Ace paused thinking before nodding.
''Fine''
'Fraid this chapters a little short but it will lead onto a long chapter a promise. Thanks for reading this far I will try to update a.s.a.p.