Authors Note;
Jester stretched getting out of bed from a long break and finally being able to speak. Going to the frig he grabs a bottle of champagne apple cider. A loud pop going through the house waking Smiles.
Smiles groans saying; what time is it…?
Jester smirks from his door while saying; time for you to wake up we got to update Star Wars.
Spike walks along side Jester to his desk. Jester; what's up every one last time we had to leave on a cliffhanger but now were back. And yes we will be continuing the Adventure Time fic…we just have to update this first. I don't know how far I will go with this story but please to every one who is following and has favorite this story thank you. Also please leave comments I just want to hear at least some input silence is not a very strong encouragement. I know at least the endings to most of my fic's. Still I want to thank the very small number of people who have left some comments.
Smiles; YEAH what ever get to the story and to Flamers PISS OFF!
Jester sigh's as he looks at his desk.
Tatis really didn't know what hit him as a flurry of punches hit along his ribcage, shoulder, and even a few shots to his head. Stumbling back he drew his sword to swing wildly at the surrounding darkness. Stopping occasionally to try to listen to hear a muffled step in the distance. Pulling a pop sticker from his pack he slammed it into a wall as the sparks of green embers fills where he stood and some of his surroundings. Tatis shout, "Please I must speak to Owl Man my Father's journal told me to find him"!
A chuckle echoed the cave as punch after punch landed on his frame. Voice, "Why would he want to talk to a child…your swinging that sword like a crazy person. Why would The Owl even waste his breathe on you"? Tatis couldn't take it he was going to see The Owl he finally snapped. Tatis, "WHY!? I LOST EVERYONE.. MY HOME, FRIENDS, THE ONLY PERSON… SULTAT…He lost his life to protect me I need to see…Owl"! Little did Tatis know his attacker was hitting vital points on his body slowing both his breathing and his blood flow. Swaying from one side to the other Tatis soon dropped Creed then his body followed hitting the ground with an audible thud. Slowly the figure came from the shadows holding a light in their hands all Tatis could see was the blinding light as his vision soon faded.
Outside the manor Tatis did not know that The Owl had just returned with his better half. Owl, "Hello Walter I'm a little surprised you aren't asking me to eat or even talk about the joint Boss meeting". Walter Owl Man's loyal right hand stood stern as always as Owl's wife Ultra walked beside him. Walter was a half human being his full nationality was unknown. But it gave him the ability to move faster than most and have a very gray completion. Owl's wife Ultra wore a black flowing dress that matched her jet-black hair. What stood out wasn't her hourglass figure but her deep black eyes and peach tan colored skin. Ultra spoke happily she was glad from the night events, "Let it be darling Walter being quite is rare so let it be".
Clearing his voice Walter finally spoke, "A young man broke into the Sanctuary trying to have and audience with you sir". Owl expression soon changed not only did some one dare to enter his home but actually found a way into the most secure part of his estate. Owl, "Who ever it is won't be alive to tell any one. Where is he"?
As Owl began to walk to the holding ceils Walter stopped him with a hand. Owl looked only at the extended hand then straightforward saying, "Mind explaining"? Walter, "I looked through his belongings because of what he said during my attempt to capture him. I found this book inside his bag…he said his father gave it to him". Taking the book from Walter opposite hand the cover, the smell, the very feeling the book gave Owl was all to familiar. Owl, "What did he say"? Walter, "He said his father gave it to him after he gave his life protecting him…he said Sultat sir".
That was all Owl need Sultat was once his companion in learning the trade. If this young man was his son things might be changing. Walter, "He also had the Scotts Man's bagpipes in his bag…I think they might have fought". A smile not just any smile but a real smile grows across Owl's lips. With a gruff chuckle Owl spoke, "I think Sultat might have just give me a good death present. Wait here I know exactly what to do". Walking down the damp stones each step echoed Owl reached the ceil he saw the young man in his under ware. Both his hands and feet restrained as the sl'urf drug dripped into his system.
Owl, "I told you to wait up stairs". Ultra, "When have I ever listened to you unless it was about violence or our love life? Oh he look's so cute". Ultra stood over Tatis stroking his hair lightly feeling his hair tangle at some points. Taking a comb from her purse she started to brush his hair. Owl found this odd she never look so..so motherly before.
Ultra, "From this old bruises and scars he must have been in a few fights. So what are you going to do with him"? Owl walked around the table a few times then looked over Tatis's belongings. Pulling out a hollow tablets he looked up any info he could on his young intruder. Owl spoke stern, "Name Tatis, Lived on Delteu'n for most of his life now is wanted for killing a Jedi and aiding a Smugglers escape". Ultra "Looks like old Sultat picked a good one". Owl, "Now he's in my home asking for me…probably to teach him hoping to be what Sultat was. I just might give him that…Put back on his clothes". Ultra, "I can only guess where you're sending him but is it Loug'rt". Owl didn't answer he had a small amount of expectation for his young captive if he came back with his life.
Tatis woke up his head was in an indescribable amount of pain. But at least his body was not in that much pain anymore. Pushing himself up he saw he was in what looked like a small boat. It felt as if it was floating down stream on some river. Sitting up a hollow desk presented a figure with a long cloak, his mask was shaped like some creature. (Authors note; Owl Man is Owl Man from Justice League Crisis on two earths. It's a good movie watch it).
Tatis didn't know who it was but he had to guess, Tatis asked, "Are you Owl Man"? The man spoke stern and calmly, "Yes I'm Owl Man and you are not Sultat's son you're a stray he raised. But nonetheless he gave you his book so I'll teach you. You first have to survive for one week in the chambers of Loug'rt. In your bag is food for four days also inside the chamber are spiritual creatures that will kill you. So exit the boat and start to make your way to the Loug'rt exit. Also the door to the Loug'rt doors stay open for three days. Then they close for five days. Advice would be a given… obviously at this point. So have fun".
With that the messages ended and the boat opened to reveal that Tatis was in a small sewer system. The water was clear but the state of the place he was in showed that the location was very old. Slinging Creed and his pack over his shoulders Tatis began his new task to find an exit.
Back at Owl manor Ultra was reading Sultat's journal as Owl ended the massage to Tatis. Ultra still looking at the journal said, "So you're hopping he lives or just want him to be a helpless mess". Owl was looking at his monitor system going over several pieces of data until he stopped, "I don't want to kill him I have safety measures in place to stop him from dying. Still I hope he can be more productive in the chambers than Sultat was". Ultra looked up from the book walked over to Owl to sit on his lap. Bringing him into her arms she kissed his passionately as she pulled away she spoke softly, "You care for once not just about Sultat". Owl's eyes remained glued to the monitors saying, "I'd be lying if I said for once I feel some emotions".
The first five days Tatis fought skeleton type creatures with pieces of armor, old blasters, and bomb bolts. Thin cylinder like objects that on detonation send shards of molten metal in every direction. Then came the shadow like ghoul's that have razor sharp claws as they wore old Republic Enforcer's armor. Battle after battle Tatis looked over their remains for any thing helpful. It was hard Tatis's body was burning through too much food. Even with him rationing his food. Now he was in a large spiral staircase fighting three shadows beheading one the other two shot blasters at him. Old blasters had a flaw the time in-between firing had a large delay. Dodging both shots he slashed horizontally killing both. Looking over what they had their ammo was low but they had some credit on them. Reaching the top of the stars Tatis found him self in a large library.
Tatis, "Hmm….the stories of old I could learn from this place maybe…hu". As he rounded a row of books a load roar erupted from the far side. A few shelves shook, some even fell, as step after step echoed in the room. Tatis could only stand there as the creature worked its way to him. It came into full view it then transitioned from a hunched position to a slightly standing position.
Its head had a single protruding horn with pale ash colored skin. Its eyes burned emerald as one hand was trapped in a large piece of metal. In a grumble then a huff the creature swung its trapped arm. Avoiding attack after attack Tatis was only able to avoid he saw no opening in the creatures attack. Its free hand came down on Tatis pushing him into the bookshelf. In the back handed motion Tatis was flung through several shelves.
Slowly rising Tatis saw the creature was slowly making its way to him. Sizing the creature again Tatis felt something that he hadn't felt so far in his life. 'I'm scared I don't think I can bet this thing'. Tatis mind went to Sultat he wanted to be in the company of his Guardian not in this cold and violent place. Tatis focus went to Creed looking over its form Tatis was reminded of one of Sultat's final gifts. Tatis, "Sultat please I need some thing anything". With no answer Tatis looked up to see the creature standing over him. Moving to swat he once again Tatis scrambles under the creature. Like a trapped creature Tatis lashed out at the creatures exposure flesh.
Screeching it tried to grab Tatis only to graze his shoulder.
To Tatis on the other hand it felt like a metal club was taking to his shoulder. Stumbling past the creature Tatis focused on the creature he saw that it was bleeding but not heavily. The creature was pissed it swung wildly at anything that Tatis hid behind now really trying to take his life. Pulling one of the blasters he aimed and fired at the creatures knee. After three shots the blaster over heated it would be another fire minutes until it could fire again. The creature limped into what looked like a jug, as it swung even wilder at him. Only one connected even though Tatis blocked it with his sword. The force knocked him head over heels into several shelves but Creed came loss from his grip.
Tatis tasted blood in his throat and felt his breath tighten. Shifting around the fallen books Tatis found Creed but now noticed that the handgrip was open. The slot was weird but it looked familiar, but his thoughts were lost as what light was in the room was blocked. Over him came another huff Tatis rolled and crawled as fast as he could. Tatis was in no condition to keep going but if he fled now he would never truly know his limit. This was Owl's test and Tatis was going to try his best to prove himself. Moving into a tight corner Tatis was out of the creatures reach now he could look at the slot in Creed. He finally got a good look it was a slot for a power cell nod.
Looking over the blaster clips he had he cracked one open and to look over its nod. Seeing that it matched Tatis slipped as many as he could into the slot it took three in total. Closing the slot it gave off a hum as the gold emblem lite up. Pressing the emblem the hum grew louder as the blade became engulfed in a blue ember haze. Giving a test slash the blade released a small stream of fire. Taking a retule pack Tatis felt a warm buzz go through his body followed by a cold slow burn. His muscles clamped as he stayed pressed in a somewhat hunched posture.
After what felt like hours Tatis saw the creature had backed away from his hiding place. But still was observing at a distance, Tatis could hear every huff and grumble that escaped his pale cracked lips. Walking out he trained his blaster at the creature giving another huff it readied to charge taking two more shots at the same knee.
Going it to its charge Tatis sprinted to a destroyed balcony. After clawing his way up he saw the creature only feet from him eyes focused on him. Tatis snapped to his surrounding once more he was in a corner. His eyes snapped up to see a hanging metal beam with other pieces of debris dangling from it. Using the last blaster shot he shot the beam. It shook but didn't give until Tatis tighten his grip on Creed to swipe upward. The blue fire stream rocketed to the beam cutting clean through every thing. The creature was confused as is became stunned by his sudden attack of falling objects and dust. With his back to Tatis it was clearly an opening and Tatis was going to exploit it. Going into another sprint Tatis jumped from the balcony Creed held in both of his hands. Sending Creed down into its neck, it huff and groaned as blood pooled free from the open wound. Tatis tightened his grip on Creed keeping it in the wound as the creature shook and grumbled loudly.
It thundered into another jug it was clearly losing control of its body as it shivered. Pulling Creed loss Tatis shoved a low power blaster clip into the open wound. Slicing the clip open it began to flash an ember red it was going critical. Jumping clear the clip imploded as the creature grumble blood began stream more from its mouth and the neck. Working its way to Tatis he saw it was wounded and slowly dying. Tatis saw the embers on Creed were low giving one last swing the flames engulfed the creatures face.
Blinded Tatis ran at the creature stabbing and slashing at the creature guts and torso. A wall of blood splashed Tatis's mask and clothing. The blood was foal, Tatis even felt the mess touch exposed skin. Pulling Creed loss Tatis was feeling sick not only did his stomach feel completely empty but also he was sore. Sheathing Creed Tatis felt exposed but he wanted to look over the creature's corpse. To his surprise the metal piece over the creatures arm was not over his hand it was its hand. It had an opening that peek Tatis's interest.
In the amount of time it took him the light in the room changed. With a thump the metal piece said it was open, only it wouldn't reveal what was inside. Using as much strength as he had left even comedically fell over as he tried to push the piece. Once it gave however it's contains was a lone odd looking blaster. The side had a flat screen, a large under holster for the clip. But on picking it up Tatis found that that was not the clip. It was just the extended piece of the forward weapon. (Authors note; if you've seen Dredd 3d is the Lawgiver. Yes like always give the movie a look its good).
Back inside the weapons container was a note the paper was tattered and falling apart. But looking it over Tatis saw the note was instructions to use the weapon. Loading the weapon as told he gave it a DNA scan then tested its features. Tatis, "Stun". The weapon gave a loud click then a zip sound to beep in under a second. Pulling the trigger the blue static beam erupted from the blaster muzzle hitting a shelf. It fizzed out after a few seconds but still left a visual effect on the shelf. Making his way back to his previous hiding place Tatis assembled some books in front of the entrance. With his back to the wall and facing the entrance he ate then slumped into a painful sleep.
Ultra was concerned not only did the young man known as Tatis late to get to the Loug'rt exit…he was late by a whole two weeks. She voices her concerns to her husband only for him to say that his safety precaution did not stop him from entering some of the most dangerous parts of the dungeon. Even due she finish reading Sultat's journal she couldn't believe her husband would not go looking for his body.
With her mind wondering she didn't see Walter stroll into the small study. Walter with a silver tray in his hand said, "Madame I know you worry for the boy but if the Master hasn't fully began to worry then you should not". Ultra looked at Walter her signature smirk she was known for. Ultra, "I know that boy has been through a lot much like Steve has…this boy knew Sultat in his final days. I'm sure sooner or later Steve will ask him. But for now he's keeping his emotions some what in check". Giving a low bow Walter left the room the tray now on the small stand next to Ultra's chair. Ultra meet Steve thanks to Sultat and now the boy Sultat raised in his remaining years was missing in the of most dangerous place on G. She loved her husband and if he was willing to wait then she would too…for now.
It was his been four-week in Loug'rt as best he could tell but it was hard with the light barely changing from the cracks in the wall. So far Tatis had fought at least three more of those large lumbering single horned creatures. The last one he fought nearly days ago. Only two of those creatures had items with them they had other weapons similar to his Punisher and Justice. Yes he called his new high-tech blasters the Punisher and Justice. His newest one he called Breaker. It was odd like the blasters it hand a slick design much like them it had a forward attachment to fire off unique ammunition's. (Authors note; it was the rifle that the corrupted Judge used to fight Dredd in the drug plant).
Going through the same steps Tatis saw that Breaker had more power than the others as well as a setting to change the familiar ammo type to a spread type. The backlash the large blaster gave was followed by a deep thump to his shoulder. Room after room was the same enemies just in different numbers, which was a pain.
Tatis's clothes was a mess his shirt had tears, one of his jacket sleeves were gone, his knees were completely exposes and very cold. Lastly he had no shoes he was walking in his bare feet as he climbed the largest set of stair he came across so far. After what as several days Tatis was at the top of the stairs before him was large set of wooden doors. They had several holes even very deep cracks. Pushing one door to the side he walked into see a figure-covered head to toe in bandages.
Behind the figure was a large decorated glass window with Punisher trained on the figure Tatis eased his way in the rectangular rooms center. Looking close at the window he saw that it had several holes even a large section of it missing. A cool breeze ran through the room kicking up some of the hair that was loss from Tatis damaged mask. Without looking behind him the ragged figure said, "My you are young but you are the first in so many years to get this far". Lifting a hand the figure tore off some of the bandages over its face, arms, and torso.
Strands of long gray hair hung over the figures head but it was clear the figure was a corpse. Its skin was sunken dry even missing in some places. Eyes nothing more than hollow openings that looked like a small green lights in them. His torn bandages revealed much of the same sunken dry skin along his arms and torso. Tatis couldn't understand why he would take off the bandages they were his only protection. As the corpse shuffled to a table it began to dawn on Tatis that it was readying for a fight. It now wore what looked like a long top shirt.
It had an extended piece under its belt that dangled in the front and back of its black pants. Slipping on a pair of smooth cloth shoes it lifted an odd blade from the table. The blade was broad it had a slight curve to it then as the corpse pulled it loss showed that it was not one but it was two. (Authors note; if you've seen Avatar the Last airbender they're Zuko's swords). Corpse, "I see a true weapon on your back fight me with honor young one. Or would you prefer to die like a coward"?
Tatis felt a cord be stuck never had anyone called him a coward and he wasn't going to let it go. Making his was to the table with Punisher still trained on the corpse. Backing from the table the corpse returned to the room center eyeing Tatis or so it appeared anyway. Putting both the Punished, Justice, Breaker on the table along with his pack Tatis walked back. The corpse chuckled as Tatis pulled Creed loss from its sheath. Corpse, "I am LUr'k once like you I fought for the thrill. Now I protect the greatest gift of this damned place…I ask you what is life to you". Tatis answered fast knowing what his life meant to him so far, "To protect your own, kill any that hurt me, and laugh at the joy of experience".
Giving another chuckle the corpse did a display of his two sword skills to go into a stance. Tatis was tired his muscles were sore beyond anything before. With no food or medical kites he was almost ready to collapse on the floor. But the goal he had in mind was the exit this guard was watching it. That or something else Tatis wasn't paying attention at the time. In a charge the Guard's attacks flowed one slash connected, as Tatis blocked the next hit his shoulder. His jacket doing little to stop the blade from drawing blood. Tatis groaned in pain as the Guard tried to make room Tatis graded his arm to pull him into a head-butt. Dizzy from the blow the Guard shook its head to gain its balance only to be met by a kick to the ribs.
In his low side kick Tatis launched himself into the air only to feel a sharp pain in his thigh. The other blade stooped Tatis's downward strike. In a quick motion Tatis throw a punch only for the Guard to see it coming to then toss Tatis to the side. The wound was deep Tatis felt his strength slowly flow down stream to his leg. The Guard did not let up its attack came in valley after valley nothing to do but block. Cuts now lined most of Tatis arms and torso and the blood loss was adding to his need for rest.
Tatis had had enough activating Creed he began to throw flames wildly at the Guard. To the Guard they were nothing he moved and evaded all of them. As he got close to deliver a slash at Tatis's neck Tatis sent Creed's full power into the floor. A large implosion engulfed them both. This tactic threw off the Guard who became frantic to run from the cloud of fire. As he exited he turned to see Tatis his mask covered by half of his arm. His sword ready to attack if a horizontal arc but the Guard predicted Tatis's attack only to swing his blade in return. As both blades collided they came loss from their owners hands. Tatis face under his mask was that off shock this Corpse was the first to disarm him in combat.
As Tatis moved to get Creed the Guard Slashed at his knees, unable to stand Tatis looked up at his opponent. Tatis mouth now visible and his hair hung completely loss from the mask. Giving a smirk the Guard was confused until Tatis spoke saying, "Believe it or not my friend you just lost". Going into a downward arc to end the young warrior Tatis went into a spin his head and torso spun around. Evading the attack Tatis then kicked a sword free from the guard. Tatis body lashed at him telling him that it was ready to stop all together. Grabbing the Guard Tatis shoved his Tanto into the Corpse neck driving it into its skull.
Gargling its ink like blood it went limp in Tatis hold. Tatis gave his respect to the Corpse Guard and then proceeded to collect his things. Even taking the Guards twin blades as a trophy. Seeing the only exit was a side door Tatis began his task to find an escape once more. Stumbling a few times his body asked for rest, but the task at hand was so close. Upon getting to the last set of stairs Tatis tumbled falling hard. Groaning Tatis could only muster a crawl as he made his way down a small hall. Finally reaching its end Tatis fiddled with the door until he had enough. Shooting out the hinges and locked he pushed it several times.
As dust bellowed and pieces of metal kicked up from the door the rooms contains was a lone room with a large silver like pool in it. Tatis thought he finally got something to drink clawing his way to the pool he dunked his head into the pool. Jolts of energy worked their way into his brain unable to work out what was happening Tatis felt weightless. His body tilting then toppling into the pool as he felt the crush and cool touch of both water and….metal?
Smiles glares at Jester saying; another cliffhanger I though you said you would stop those for a while.
Jester gets up from his desk to stretch Spike jumped off his lap in the process to walk around.
Jester; relax Tatis life is one big mystery to begin with so the small ones aren't that big of a deal. So would you do the sign off?
Smiles just shrugged; anyway review, follow, comment, and all that other fun stuff. To every one who favorite our stories thanks but please we want to hear what you have to say. Any way piece off and WE'LL HUG YOU LATER!
Jester just shakes he head; why do I let you sign us off?