Thanks again for the reviewers; I apologize for the letter coming up funny. Hopefully it would have changed… also don't stop the good advice. = ]

Anyway here is the next chapter. This is the first time I have tried to write in first person, so we will see how that goes.

Also I have changed it a little bit-

-''speech''

- Thought and song lyrics!

Disclaimer: All of Loonatics Unleashed belongs to Warner Bros. And all of the attributes of the songs belong to the respective artists. None is mine.

Chapter 3 [Ace's POV for most of chapter]

"Wow" I muttered, Duck had really outdone himself. Slowly I looked around; taking in everything I could see. Duck meanwhile had already started walking away from the jet.

"Duck!" Tech who was now beside me, called to him.

"What?" Duck called back, turning around.

"Wait-for-us-otherwise-we'll-get-lost-and-we-will-have-to-sit-here-and-talk-for-ages…" I just rolled my eyes, Tech gave Rev a very cold stare. Before clamping his beak shut.

"Well we haven't got all day, ya know" Duck shouted impatiently. Me and Tech exchanged glances. Hesitantly we began to follow Duck who seemed quite content. After what seemed like a few minutes we had reached a large grassy hill, Duck quacked up to the top and turned back around waiting for us. Eventually the three of us had got up to Duck [Rev had already zipped off] to find him sat down, glancing down over the Acmetropolis Park. What a view it was. I sat down as I stared in awe at the park, the small band stage being set up. I turned back to the guys to find Duck watching my expression.

''what do you think?'' he asked

''it's certainly sometin' Duck'' I replied a small smile creeping onto my face. Duck grinned back, and then his tone changed

''well of course it is''

''Duck'' Tech warned, while grinning at the fact that me and Duck were relaxed again.

''well then we better eat now, otherwise Slam will eat it through the performance'' Duck said after a while.

I opened my eyes, to see that the afternoon sky already had a darker tinge to it.

''sfpfwowvmogr, it's getting late'' Slam commented

''I know, that's the idea'' Duck replied, his eyes still shut. Confused I looked back down over towards the park. A band was preparing on the stage, and quite an audience was gathering. All the lanterns were glowing gently. I looked back to Duck; I guess I was curious as to how Duck found this place. I turned to my right to ask… idiot I couldn't believe what I had just done. No! I was here to forget about… that I shut my eyes trying to force those green, pain filled eyes out of my head.

''Ace'' I opened my eyes, and turned to the mallard next to me.

''What's up?'' I asked trying to the sadness out of my tone

''Never mind'' he said looking towards the rest of our team, who were playing football.

''Duck'' I said

''hm?''

''this place, how did ya, Well what I mean is I've never seen it on any map or-''

"I stumbled onto it"

"Stumbled?" I replied, while smiling. Then I noticed he fidgeted about a bit, my smile faded.

"Do you know how my parents died'' he said looking at me. I shook my head. He paused, looking down at the floor

"It was all an accident. We were driving back from visiting family and everything was generally silent being so late at night. Suddenly out of nowhere police sirens starting sounding. My father pulled out of the way, to let the commotion pass but-"Duck stopped his face frozen. I didn't know how much I wanted to hear but slowly he continued.

"The cars came round the corner… one of them was lower than the others. My mum turned around and grabbed my seat belt and unclipped it. Then she looked at me and said that she was proud of me and wished she could see what I would do when I was older. I was terrified and grabbed onto her sleeve and she pulled me into a hug, my father looked at me and ruffled my hair before my mother pushed me out of the car door. I didn't know how far I fell. But as I looked up, I saw the robot police car collide with my parent's car. Nothing happened and I locked with my mother eyes and you know what she did… she put on her bravest face and forced a smile. Then the car exploded as it fell out from the sky.'' Duck was now whispering. He looked up at me,

"I was afraid and distraught so I turned and ran as fast as I could as some of the police officers tried to get to me. I ran through the park and saw that fence, before I climbed over it and found this. Before I kept running to that hedge'' he said finishing

"I didn't mean to pry Duck" I said looking down

"And I'm sorry for being a jerk… I should have been more sympathetic. Considering I know what you went through" he said

"But that's why I came here. To help you. Lexi did that to save you, not to let you destroy yourself with guilt. If she didn't trust and believe in what you did, she wouldn't have done what she did'' Duck stated looking at me

"I know but…" the words choked in my mouth

"But?" Duck pressed

"Its nuttin'' I felt so sad again. At that point Rev zipped up to us.

"Duck-are-we-gonna-stay-and-watch-the-band-please-please-please" Rev begged as the crowd in the park began to sit down

"Duh" Duck replied rolling his eyes, the rest of the team came and we sat together as the band started to play. Quickly I excused myself.

[Normal POV]

Tech stood up, to follow Ace and make sure he was ok but Duck grabbed his arm

"Leave him Tech. He needs to do this on his own" Duck said as they both watched the rabbit disappear into the darkness.

[Back to Ace's POV]

I could hear the music starting up, I really did want to listen and sit with my team. But what Duck had said, really did hit me. I knew he meant well but my heart was breaking. I began to run. Then I realized I had reached a large hedge, I paused. Where had I heard that before… then I remembered it was where Duck had run to. I crouched down before noticing a small gap in the hedge. I fired up my laser blast, to make the hole big enough for me to fit through. Nosey a voice thought in my head as I scrambled through.

Brushing myself down as I stood up, a little gasp escaped my lips. I walked forward. A large willow tree hung down over a lake, the moon giving everything a silvery tint. It was secluded in though, the hedge kept everything hidden from overhead eyes. I paused hearing the song creeping through the night air.

Sound the bugle now,

Play it just for me,

Slowly I walked up to the willow branches, all of the small leaves were turning yellow. Dying. I winced, pushing the first couple of branches out of the way.

As the seasons change,

Remember how I used to be

I looked up the tree seemed to tower above me. Then I noticed someone just a little further in.

"Who's there?" I called, stepping forward as I did so the person near me took a couple of steps forward.

"Wait, I'm not going to hurt you its ok" I said gently, despite my heart beginning to speed up.

"You already are" they whispered, still facing away from me as they moved deeper into the willow.

"Look at you" they whispered but it echoed around

"I don't understand"

"Look at you, I didn't ask for you to be like that" I had had enough of this I went to turn away

"I loved our leader not a wreck" I felt my heart pounding in my chest as I spun back, the tears pricking at my eyes

"Lex? Is that you?" I whispered I couldn't believe what I was saying or doing, as I pushed after the shadow. Running after them.

Now I can't go on,

I can't even start,
I've got nothing left,

Just an empty heart

I burst through the other side of the willow to find… nothing. I felt the anger burst from my chest and my laser burnt into the hedge. One bounced back and sent me hurtling into the ground. A wheeze escaped my chest. I rolled over onto my front to come face to face with my reflection in the water. But instead of the tired looking eyes, the worn features and no smile, my reflection was confident, with bright fiery eyes and a proud smile. I stared noticing another picture behind me in the water. The tan rabbit had a small smile, which was so common for her and her eyes were also bright and happy.

I'm a soldier,

Wounded so I must give up the fight,

There's nothing more for me,

Lead me away...

I realized what I had done, I turned around. There was no one else. I span back around, to come face to face with my own reflection. The eyes filled with pain and regret. I felt the sob rising in my chest. She was gone and I had ruined myself and her. I laid back down and looked up into the sky, hoping I could just stay there and be forgotten.

Or leave me lying here

I didn't care anymore. I had failed. Everyone, breaking up my team who had tried so hard to help me. I had failed her… it was meant to be me who died not her. Even then when given a second chance, I let her down.

Sound the bugle now,

Tell them I don't care,
There's not a road I know,

That leads to anywhere,
Without a light fear that I will,

Stumble in the dark,
Lay right down,

Decide not to go on

I felt the tears flowing down my cheeks. I opened my eyes, then I noticed a glint of something reflecting onto my top. I sat up confused, something was caught on one of the willows branches. I stood up and walked over, before pulling it out and looking at it. It was the necklace I had gotten Lexi but I had never got the chance to give it to her. I tightened my grip on it before a light laugh made my turn around quickly. Lexi was watching me a small smile playing with her lips, she walked up to me and raised her hand and placed it on my cheek. It felt there. I couldn't believe it could I? I reached up my free hand hesitantly and placed it also on her cheek. The fur tickled my finger; I brushed back her blonde hair so I could see both of her green eyes. They were bright and honest; my eyes got stuck with hers. A tear slipped down my cheek, she died in your arms, you're daydreaming! a voice yelled at me in my head. She noticed this and a look of sadness passed over her face. She brushed it away and sighed before looking down to my other hand, the necklace still tightly wrapped around my fingers. She pulled it off and I didn't move. She unlocked the strap and wrapped it around my wrist before locking it again. Then she turned and started to walk away.

"Lex, wait don't go." I called running after her

"Ace, I haven't left you" She said stopping; I grabbed her arm and pulled her close to me not wanting to let go. She leant to my ear

"Ace, I told you. I will always love you. Just because you can't see or hear me doesn't mean I'm not there"

"Please Lex, don't leave me" I begged the tears sliding down my cheek, my arms pulling her even tighter. She also let a tear slip down her cheek.

"Ace!" Duck and Tech's voice broke through my sobbing.

Then from on high,

Somewhere in the distance,
There's a voice that calls,

Remember who your are,
If you lose yourself,

Your courage soon will follow

Lexi slipped out of my arms and stood by the gap in the hedge.

"Please Ace, lead the team for me. I'll be back one day. Just please be safe"

"Lexi, you're not leaving me. Please" I reached out to grab her but she vanished. I brought my arm back and noticed the necklace still there. I turned and the stars seemed to shine brighter. I smiled as the rest of team came through behind

"Lex I'm gonna make you proud" I whispered as if in reply the necklace seemed to glow. I brushed away a tear and turned around. The rest of the team were panting.

So be strong tonight

[Normal POV]

Duck and Tech finally managed to look up at their leader, still panting. The rabbit rolled his eyes and a smirk lit up his face.

"What happened?" Ace asked grinning. Duck rolled his eyes and sat down

"Rev touched the jet and it exploded… Slam got his mouth stuck in a jar…" Ace said thinking

"No… we came to see if you were ok"

"No I'm not ok" Ace said a fake angry look on his face

"Your not?" Duck asked

"veoptgop why? Dfowpetjk" Slam asked

"Because my team is really unfit, it's unbelievable. How are we gonna stop bad guys if my team can't run down a hill without getting out of breath" Duck puffed out his chest indignantly.

"I don't know what on earth you mean Ace" then Duck turned to the coyote

"Told ya he'll be fine" The four anthros burst out laughing and Duck shrugged before laughing.

"Come on guys we better get some rest otherwise we'll never get those baddies back in the pokey" Ace replied the rest of the team relaxed. Their leader was finally happy again.

Remember who you are,
Ya you're a soldier now,

Fighting in a battle,
To be free once more,

Ya that's worth fighting for!

Meanwhile

A man stood in a dimly lit room, a black gem built into his armour pulsing. A woman ran into the room and stood in front of him and bowed.

"Have you found what I asked for?" the man asked

"We have found the villains you asked for and now we know the location of the gem of life master" the woman replied bowing even lower.

"Have the robots ready for upgrading, this time I don't want them to be even touched by those pathetic Loonatics"

"Of course master, I'm sorry they disappointed you. We… I didn't mean for them to kill the female instead of the leader of the Loonatics" she gushed dropping to the floor

"Wait say that again… did you say the female was killed"

"Yes my master. I am sorry I failed you" the man turned to her and held out his hand to her

"Actually, I think this could work well in our favour. Down grade the robots instead" Confused the woman nodded

"Of course master" She ran from the room. The man turned back around.

"This time, I will not be stopped and the rabbit will help me" he laughed and the lights blew out.

There we go Chapter 3 up. Hope you liked it = ]

The song is Sound the Bugle and belongs to Bryan Adams.

I promise it's going to get a bit better action wise but I'm saying no more. By the way if any of you could think of a great baddy name for my villain that would be handy… I'm not very good at thinking of names. Either way I will try to get Chapter 4 up soon.

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