Triple Threat Reformed part .5

"Little Girl, Big Problems"

(A few weeks before the events of the last few parts)

Nefarious POV

Deep in a forest in some time period sat a beautiful spot. The trees were so high with thick branches strong enough to hold a full grown bear. Sat a boy in a very relaxed position on one of these thick tree branches. He has his hands behind his head with his elbows out, and his legs crossed at the knee. He seemed quite relaxed. He wore a black cap, with red sunglasses, a thin sleeveless jacket, with a black and red strip shirt, dark blue pants, and black shoes and socks. The boy's hair color was jet black, but his eye went unseen under his shades. He was quietly thinking while looking up at the sky. The bright sun not bothering his eyes with his shades on.

'Well aint this a shock. I never thought that I would wind up in a tree thinking about stuff. I guess all this moving around has finally gotten to me. If I had to guess I'd say I ended up in Lucas's time period. Oh well' Nefarious thought.

Nefarious was just relaxing surprisingly. He thought that he would be bloodthirsty for Ness, and wanted to put every once of his time into thinking of ways to be rid of him, but he wasn't. Instead he's just enjoying his time of peace that is until he makes trouble again. Nefarious continued to stare into the sky. He remembered doing this when he was still one with Ness. However, the feeling isn't as…fulfilling as it used to be. Sure the sky is gorgeous, and the scenery is great, but it just wasn't making him feel how he used to. He began to notice something's that he originally never thought about. His reasoning was off, he was more of a brute, his thoughts were very pivotal, and although he felt he was a better fighter then Ness he still thought Ness had something that would make him lose every time.

It wasn't luck that he failed to defeat Ness, and he can admit that. Nefarious also feels that a part of him is missing, and he knows it's important. Something Ness has, and he does not. Nefarious went off in search of this thing, so that one day he could defeat Ness and prove himself. Sadly, all he's really been doing is lazing around. Nefarious just warped into this time, and just started doing nothing, nothing but thinking anyway. He wanted more action then anything. All this thinking was making his head hurt. Nefarious sighed.

Suddenly Nefarious heard a scream.

He jolted up more from surprise then concern. He wanted to know who broke his train of thought, and ruined his quiet time. Although he didn't like having it so often, but that doesn't mean he didn't like it. Nefarious turned his attention to the ground below. He saw what he assumed to be a girl. It was also easy to tell that this little girl was small in stature. Nefarious was about to ignore her until he noticed something coming from the bushes after her. When Nefarious looked down again he saw a whole pack of wild boars after her. Nefarious let a smirk get to his lips. This is just the kinda show he needed.

The girl weaved in between trees. The boars were on her tail, and they weren't letting up. The girl was panicking the whole time, but refused to stop. She had on a gray strapped dress with a white shirt, with white long socks and black shoes, her hair is black in a pony tail with a gray head band, and her eyes are black On her ponytail she has a grey bow.

Nefarious watched as she kept running then past the tree he was sitting in. The boars dispersed around it when the pack hit the tree. Very odd, and simply an intriguing thing for boars to chase so efficiently. Nefarious grew curious. He leaped to a standing position on the branch. He used his PSI jumps to leap from tree to tree to follow the excitement. Nefarious had to admit the girl was good at running away. At least three times the boars cut her off, or nicked her, and some actually made her come to a halt, but she still kept going.

Nefarious landed on a tree branch in a crouched position. He looked down to see the girl had ran until she came to the base of a mountain. The ledge was too high for her to climb, and the pack of boars already had her surrounded.

"Well looks like the chase is over. Too bad she almost got away," Nefarious muttered.

The girl began shaking, but strangely enough she got a determined look on her face. Nefarious continued to look at the girl. She wasn't giving up. She turned and began climbing the wall as best she could. However, a boar jumped up and knocked her down to the ground. She hit it pretty hard to, face first. She got dirt on it, but she quickly sat back up then backed up to the wall. Nefarious continued to watch. Suddenly a vision appeared before Nefarious's eyes. He imagined this girl as…someone he knew…someone he cared for…and someone he defended.

Without thought he leaped from his branch. He decided he would watch no more.

A boar sprang for the girl. She cringed then looked away, but instead of her cry she heard the cry of the boar. She looked back up to see a boy in front of her. He didn't give her a backwards glance. The boar all backed away from him. Now that Nefarious could seem them all this way he saw there's about twenty there. He noted how strange that a big pack of boars would just suddenly go chasing after a girl.

Nefarious didn't ponder on it too much. He charged up his PSI. He activated his form of PK Power. He shot forward then kicked the lead boar in the face. It was enough force to break the skull of any animal or person for that matter. However, the boar rose again. Nefarious was surprised. Suddenly all the boars began to glow, and in the place stood Starmen.

"Starmen!" Nefarious exclaimed.

"Stand aside human. We wish to collect the item," said the Gold Starman who was the lead boar.

Nefarious glanced back at the girl. She shook in fear. "Why?"

"That is non of your concern,"

"Well guess what I just became your main concern!" Nefarious said leaping forward.

The gray Starmen stepped up first. Nefarious rammed his knee into the visor of the first to come to him. Three Starmen charged at him. Nefarous performed a spin kick knocking the middle on into the one on the left. Then brought his left foot into the last of the three's chest. Nefarious raised his hand then blood red energy began to gather in his fingers. With a wave of his hand five bloody red waves burst out his finger tips. The waves were so sharp the slashed right through each Starmen in his path. Nefarious turned ram his elbow into a Starman trying to sneak up on him from behind. He also decided to try out his new PSI move.

"PK Hands!" Nefarious called out.

Nefarious's hands began to glow then giant blood red hands burst out his hands. His PSI hands mimicked every movement he made. He swung his arm in a punch, and although Nefarious himself didn't hit anything his PSI hands cleared out a whole mass of Starmen. Nefarious began punching out wildly throwing Starmen every which way. One Starman tired his PK Fire attack, but Nefarious flipped forward out of the way. He cupped his hands then brought them down on the Starman that shot at him. Nefarious brought the PSI hands closer to him until they surrounded him. All the remaining Starmen fired their PK Laser at him. Nefarious wrapped himself in the hands concealing him inside.

The lasers hit, but didn't have any effect. Suddenly the hands burst out flailing around knocking each Starmen out of the way. Nefarious suddenly noticed out of the corner of his eye one of the Starman about to fall on the girl. Without a second thought he sent his right PSI hand to cover her. At the same time he drove the back his left PSI hand into the Starmen trying to get him off guard. Nefarious's hands stopped glowing then the PSI hands were dropped. Only the Gold Starmen was left. Nefarious knew that the Gold Starmen could always call more so it was very important he get rid of this one. Nefarious charged at it. The Gold Starman suddenly came to life.

It dropped its left tentacle on the ground where Nefarious was before he hopped out of the way. Then the Starman used its other arm to hit Nefarious in the stomach. Nefarious went flying into a tree. The Gold Starman took this chance to go after the girl. Nefarious quickly recovered. He used his PSI Time Jump to get ahead of it. He kicked it in the head. He didn't know why, but after he knocked down the Starman he leaped in front of the girl with his arm raised in front of her. The girl and the Starman were surprised.

"Accessing files…accessing…subject known as Nefarious. Nefarious is the evil incarnation of enemy Ness. Nefarious is known as a selfish and a heartless being. Files are up to date, so why is it that you are defending this girl?"

"…I…I," Nefarious looked back at the girl. She was a little curious too. "I don't need a reason to do what I wanna do!"

Nefarious launched a powerful blast of PSI energy knocking back the Starman. Nefarious waved his hand again, but this time only one powerful wave of energy came out. This one wave obliterated it. Nefarious took a sigh of relief, as he took a knee to gather his breath. When he caught his breath he turned to the girl still against the wall. He walked over to her.

"Now then…who are you?" Nefarious asked cruelly. The girl looked at him skeptically. "I won't ask twice,"

"Who are you trying to fool?" the girl said dismissively as she stood up brushing off her dress. She was about at Nefarious's chest in height.

"Excuse me!" Nefarious said.

"Your excuse, but I must get going," She was about to walk off when Nefarious stepped in front her.

"You're a rude little brat ya know that?"

"And, you are a wanna be. You save a sweet little girl and now you're threatening her? I think we both know your nature,"

"Sweet isn't a word I'd use to describe you, besides you don't know me,"

"That's what you think,"

"Well what I know is that you're no normal girl," She immediately gaped at Nefarious when he said that. "Surprised? You shouldn't be. I noticed it earlier,"

"Look at you smarter then the average boy,"

"You're trying my patience," Nefarious warned.

"Then leave. I never asked for your help. In case you didn't realize I wasn't screaming the word help," The girl said stepping closer to Nefarious. Nefarious glared at her for a moment then his gaze became less intense.

"…You're hiding something?"

"What?"

"You, you're hiding something. I can see it. The Starmen don't waste time on small fries, so you must have something big that they want,"

"I'm just a wild card,"

"A very controllable wild card," Nefarious chuckled.

"Shut up!" she said turning.

"So…what's your name can ya tell me that?"

"…My name is Star,"

"Star huh interesting name,"

"I'm an interesting person,"

"Well Star you know something about these Starmen. I want to know what you know,"

"On one condition,"

"No conditions,"

"But, what insurance will I have that you'll stay…not that I need you, but it would be nice,"

"You don't have insurance, it just depends on my mood, and how you act. So far I'm not so tempted to stay,"

"Well then I'm not so tempted to spill. If you let me tag along with you then I will tell what's going on. Why do you want to know anyway?"

"My business, my choice,"

"Okay gosh sorry I asked. So where to?"

Nefarious looked at her for a moment. He knew he would regret this. He took a knee to the ground, and motioned for her to climb on his back.

"Oh, I've never had a piggy back ride!" she cooed.

Nefarious rolled his eyes. He used his PSI to leap into the air. He began traveling by tree tops. He hopped from branch to branch. Star enjoyed the ride.

"Wow, this is so much fun! You travel like this all the time?"

Nefarious didn't respond. Star assumed he was ignoring her. She poked out her lips then huffed. She decided to look at the scenery. From way up in the tree tops she could see quite a few things. She also something that caught her interest.

"HEY NEFARIOUS HOLD ON!" she yelled. Since he ignored her the first time she made sure to make her voice known. However, this also through off Nefarious's focus. His foot slipped on a branch, but was able to get a grip on it with his hands. Star on the other hand slipped off and was falling to the ground. Nefarious gasped, and used his speed to beat her down. He then caught her bridal style then sat her down gently.

"Now what is it that you have to yell to get my attention?" Nefarious exclaimed.

"This way I'll show you," she said as she pulled his arm to follow. Nefarious looked at her curiously. Star quickly and quietly moved about the forest, however Nefarious walked casually with his hands in his pockets. They both came to what seemed like a camp, a camp for Starmen. Nefarious was surprised to see so many. Even he didn't think he could take them all by himself especially with Star with him.

"Listen Nefarious. That machine they have in that pit there next to the one with water is essential to their plan,"

"Which is?"

"To call forth the ultimate weapon, and destroy all life,"

"Ultimate weapon?"

"Yeah, it's supposed to be nearly 100 hundred years old by now,"

"Sounds like an ancient thing to me. Might of rusted by now…wait a minute that hole, is one of the seven needle holes. So they plan to use the dragon's power like I did!"

"No, not that thing. How could they use it anyway, they can't pull the needles,"

"But they could get someone who could?"

"Possibly, but that's not their goal,"

"Well what is this ultimate weapon, and what does it do?" Nefarious was beginning to get interested.

"Even though you could call it an 'it' it's more of an whom. Its supposed to unify the unvierse,"

"The weapon is a person?" She nods. "Who?"

"Remember I can't tell you everything straight off the back. You might get rid of me,"

Suddenly an explosion occurs a few meters back. All the Starmen instantly stopped what they were doing and prepared for battle. However, what came next no one expected. Lucas stepped forward through the wall they used to block the way. He had blown it wide open. Nefarious was surprised to see him here, but not too surprise since he is a hero. One of his friends probably gave him the heads up. Lucas charged into battle with vigor that Nefarious had never seen. Each wave of Starmen came out him, and he dealt with them all. He blast each Starmen away with but a simple wave of his hands.

"Subdue the subject. Activate the machine quickly," commanded a Gold Starman. If Nefarious didn't know any better he'd say there was some fear in its voice.

The stronger Starmen went to confront Lucas, while the weaker ones went to the machine. Star edge closer for a better look. Nefarious wasn't watching her so she went unnoticed. Lucas dismantled each robot with swift blows, both physical and mental. Lucas began to gain an aura of pure white. He shined so bright that only parts of his silhouette could be seen. Lucas jumped into the group then activated his PK Burst. This one move demolished all in his path. One Starman dove at, but he grabbed it by the head then crushed it in his closed fist. He opened his hand to drop the debris. Lucas then began to walk forward.

Nefarious gaped at the scene. "Man, whoever this weapon is Lucas just might give this person a run for their money,"

Lucas walked over to the hole in the ground. He raised his hand then summoned a giant purple sphere. Nefarious could feel incredible amounts of sadness and rage emotions coming from that sphere. Lucas was about to let it go, but he froze.

"Machine activated," came a Starman's voice. It floated out of the hole, but this Starman was different from any Nefarious had ever seen. It's armor is red, and it has spikes all over its back, hands, and what looked like a closed hatch of some kind in the center of its chest.

"Star what kind of Starman is that?" No reply. "Star?" Nefarious asked looking in her direction, but saw she was no longer there. Nefarious instantly began to get very annoyed. Some part for her, but most for him. He got up and began looking for her, but he stayed hidden.

"Now weapon awaken, and show us your true nature," the red Starman said.

Lucas's head was bowed, and his eyes were covered by his hair. Finally, he lifted his head then opened his eye to show his irises have changed to a shiny red. He turned to the Starman.

"Well, it's good to stretch my legs again, even if they aren't my real legs," Lucas said. Nefarious noticed that it sounded different, more twisted. He had to find Star quickly.

"Of course, but you don't have that long before the machine runs out of juice. The boy is a problem,"

"Well I don't know what you want me to do about it. I can't do anything inside his conscious, and he's gaining more of our old powers,"

"This has been predicted though,"

"Well, I can't help but say I'm a little shocked that you Starmen are helping me with my freedom,"

"You have good reason to be,"

"But, what's with the stuff about calling me a weapon?"

"Ah, it would seem you have as much amnesia as your other,"

"Shut up! Don't you dare compare me to him unless you wanna be scrap," The red Starman did not respond. "My memory is perfect no faults, or loses. I'm not a weapon,"

"We shall see. The machine only has power for an hour,"

"What's up with that anyway? Why don't you activate all the machines at once?"

"The boy makes it an impossible task. We can't prepare to defend the machine, activate the machine, get more troops to the machine, and have the elite watch over each machine. The boy is focused on destroying them. We can't activate all of them, if he is in such a determine state, and that is why we've come up with a plan,"

"What is it?"

"The boy can hack into your mind just as easily as you can hack into his. It'd just have to be a surprise for both of you,"

"Hmph whatever. I'm gonna go have some fun now," Lucas glanced off to the side. "Well looks like we have some company,"

Lucas shot a narrow beam of PSI into the top of a rock wall. Star was perched on it, and collapsed with it. She hit the ground.

"A little girl? Ah well beggers can't be choosers,"

"Hold on. We've actually been trying to capture her. She is a big part in our plans,"

"So…"

"Don't kill her, but subdue her, however we are willing to overlook some nicks and scratchs,"

At that Lucas smiled. Lucas began to walk over to Star. He stood over her with a sick smile. He raised his hand high. PSI energy began to gather in his raised hand. She cringed at the sight of it. Lucas was about to bring his hand down when he was kicked in the side. Lucas flew to the ground, but quickly recovered onto his feet. He looked at his attacker. He gawked.

"Ness?"

"Forgot me already Lucas?" Nefarious teased as he pushed Star behind him. Lucas ignored that for the moment.

"No…Nefarious that's your name right?"

"You act like you're not sure,"

"Because I am not Lucas. I am someone much more different. I wonder since your Ness's copy if your just as strong as him,"

"Nope I'm stronger,"

"Then this may be the fun I've hoped for!" Lucas said charging.

They both activated their PK Power forms then went at it. Nefarious performed a roundhouse kick aimed for Lucas's head, but he duck. Lucas charged his fist then uppercut Nefarious in the jaw. Nefarious recovered in mid air then flew back down. He waved his arm letting loose his PK Wave. Lucas simply batted it away. Lucas pointed out his hand then used PK Pierce. Nefarious had to somersault over it, but Lucas brought the side of the attack into Nefarious's side. Nefarious hit the ground. Suddenly he noticed a white beam heading his way.

He thought it was Lucas's PK Love then jumped out the way. However, it was Lucas himself. Nefarious tried to speed away and come back again, but Lucas cut him off. Lucas swung a powerful punch into his jaw knocking him to the ground. Nefarious got up rubbing his check.

"Man that sucker can throw a punch! When did he get so strong, and fast?" Nefarious said.

Lucas then slammed his knee into Nefarious's stomach. Nefarious gasped out then collapsed to the ground in pain. Lucas got his right foot under Nefarious's side. Then flipped backward flipping Nefarious into the air. Nefarious had no control while he was air borne, or so he made it seem like. When Lucas got close he used his PK Hands technique. He only used his right hand though. The Hand burst out then wrapped around Lucas then slammed him into the ground.

"Wow, this is new, but it still not good enough," Lucas said.

Lucas actually began pushing back the hand with his raw power. Nefarious quickly began to think he needed more then what he had to beat him. Suddenly he heard Star cry out. Nefarious looked over to see the Red Starman get closer to her. Gaining strength Nefarious tightened his fist on Lucas, which surprised him. Nefarious then flung Lucas into the red Starman. Nefarious quickly turned his hand into a guitar then began for his ultimate attack. He was about to strike when he noticed Star in the line of fire. That's not all he noticed. He also noticed she was unconscious.

Lucas charged back at Nefarious again, but Nefarious was done playing around. He swung his leg down in an axe kick slamming Lucas face into the dirt. Nefarious then slammed his foot on Lucas head. Lucas pulled his head out also throwing Nefarious back. Nefarious landed on his feet, but rush forward toward Lucas. He glowed red all over his body.

"PK RUSH!" Nefarious exclaimed.

He began pounding Lucas stomach with punches at super speed. Then roundhouse kicked him in the face. When Lucas went flying Nefarious sent his PK Dark Energy Ball after him. Lucas flipped to regain his balance, but also deflect the attack. Lucas slid across the ground with a smile. Nefarious edged back over to Star, whose still down.

"Damn! Lucas isn't this powerful, he shouldn't be. Yet here he is fighting like I've never before seen. He's become stronger, so I must as well. Okay Lucas here I go!"

"Bring it on. So, far all you've been doing is some pretty weak attacks. I gotta say you really lack passion,"

"Passion? Passion! I'll show you passion! PK Rockin!"

Nefarious unleashed the destructive power of his version of PK Rockin. It's not perfected yet, but its three times more destructive then Ness's. The whole area was torn to shreds, and Lucas was plowed into the ground. The Red Starman vanished to avoid destruction. When the attack was done Nefarious nearly collapsed.

"ALRIGHT!" someone screamed. Nefarious froze it couldn't be, but it was Lucas burst from the rubble. "Now that's what I'm talking about. Destructive power like that is something Ness can't do! Now that's passion. It's a shame that your gonna die now,"

Although Nefarious hated the idea he had to retreat. If he continued this battle Lucas would kill him. Nefarious picked up Star then vanished.

"Hey where are you going you didn't get to see my power yet!" Lucas called throwing a tantrum.

A couple of hours passed then. Nefarious didn't see Lucas after that little adventure. The sun was beginning to set in the distance. The whole day had been one big experience that was almost unforgettable. Star finally woke up from her slumber. She was on the ground with a backpack for a pillow, and a thin jacket as a blanket. She was surprised at first, but realized who these items belonged to. She sat up to look for him. Nefarious was looking at the sunset at the top of a hill. She stood up to walk over to join him.

'I finally think I know what I'm missing. Ness has emotions, and feelings. I don't. I only know hate, and anger. I need to have more then that in order to defeat Ness. How will I get these other emotions though?" Nefarious thought to himself.

"Nefarious," came a voice behind him. Nefarious turned to face Star. She had his jacket and backpack.

Nefarious took his things and put them back on without a word. "Thanks," he muttered.

"Uh thanks to you too,"

Nefarious sighed. "You know. You're annoying brat, and your carelessness will defiantly get both of us killed. I personally don't think all the knowledge in the world is good enough for this mess, and I'd rather we go our seperate ways,"

Star sighed sadly.

Nefarious began to walk down the hill. Star however, stayed looking sadly at the ground.

"Hey you coming or what?" Nefarious called.

Star looked up shocked. She saw Nefarious looking back at her waiting. "Uh yeah!" she exclaimed happily.

She ran up to me him. She gave him a curious look, but he kept on looking forward.

"Yep I'm defiantly gonna regret this, but ya know what I don't mind that much," Nefarious thought.