The Forest Guardians Chapter 9
"Why didn't you kill her?" Vilgax snapped. He turned to Kusto and even though the giant towered over him, he defiantly named a gun at his fin. Kusto dodged the blast just in time.
"Do not tempt me, Vilgax! She saved my life and I wanted to repay her for her kindness."
"You need to bring them to me! They are the key to finding Tennyson's descendant!"
"Why?! Why are you so bent on killing him!"
"Because he ruined my life! His ancestor stole the Omnitrix from me and the future of my planet!"
"Vilgax, you are blaming the entire future on your planet on a boy?!"
"A boy?! Benjamin Tennyson was more than a mere boy! He wielded the most powerful weapon on the planet and ruined what power I could have had! If I could not destroy the original, I will destroy his descendant!"
"I still don't know about this."
"Need I remind you about your position in this?! If you don't help me I will make sure to return you to your planet. You remember how they laughed at you because you are the only To'kustar who looks more savage than the others! You have sharp teeth, claws, and your voice is twice as deep as the others!"
"You don't need to remind me of that!" Kusto snapped.
"Then finish what you started! Destroy Toku and bring the girls to me!"
"Then what?
"Then I will finish my plan and you will become the new ruler of Earth!"
"I just…,"
"Enough of this! Time is wasting!"
And with those words, the two went into the night.
Meanwhile, back at the cottage…
"Are you both alright?" Chromastone asked, now checking on them before returning into the forest.
"Yes, we're fine." Rachel smiled.
"Good…," a voice added. Both turned and saw John walk in. He gave Chromastone a gentle smile and the alien walked out, leaving the two alone.
"I think it's time that I reveal who I am," John smiled.
"Huh?"
"I'm not a real human, Rachel."
"B-But…,"
At that moment, John transformed from his human disguise to an alien with a striped face and yellow eyes. He was younger than his human form and very handsome. Rachel squeaked in shock and ran behind a sofa.
"Wait, do not fear! I will not harm you, Rachel. It is only me." He smiled, now walking over to her.
"J-John?!"
"Well, my real name is Rook Blonko. I am a type of alien called a Revonnahgander. Now how about coming out from behind there." Rook smiled, now leaning on the sofa.
"Well, I…,"
"Hey, Rachel…I," Cassie paused as she walked in and saw the new alien. She grabbed a bat, but Rook was ready. He pounced on her and the two rolled on the floor until Rook had her pinned under him.
"R-Rachel! Rachel, help!" Cassie called.
"Now Cassie, calm down," Rook smiled, now leaning down and began gently pecking her face. She kept trying to turn away from him, but the determined alien kept following her and placing friendly and gentle kisses on her face and cheeks. Rachel smiled and sat down next to them.
"Cassie, this is John. He was really an alien."
At that moment, Rook changed into his human form for Cassie to see, while still pinning her under him. Her eyes widened in surprise.
"Now do you believe me? Although my real name is Rook Blonko, not John. I was meant to protect you and to get you all situated in this area without you all knowing I was an alien." He explained. He then got a bit closer to Cassie's face. "I will let you go if you promise to not run from me; if you run, I will only capture you again." He chuckled, now tickling under her arms with his furry hands. Cassie immediately began laughing and she then hugged her new friend. After he let her go, she scampered off to begin dinner. That left Rachel and Rook time to talk.
"So…when do you think this will all be over?" Rachel asked.
"I am not sure. I am sure Vilgax and Kusto will be making a move soon." Rook responded.
"Soon is right…," a voice added. They turned and saw Four Arms walk in. "They will be coming for you two soon I know, but we will protect you. By the way, where are yours and Cassie's parents?"
"We don't have any. We ran away from the orphanage."
"So you both need someone to look after you," Rook responded, walking closer to her. Shyly, she moved back.
"We are both used to taking care of ourselves." She said, barely above a whisper.
"Well, maybe it's time to let someone in to help you." Four Arms grinned, now placing two hands on her shoulders. She blushed at their love and kindness. She was about to respond when she heard an ear splitting scream.
"CASSIE!" Rachel gasped.
"This way!" Rook commanded. And with that the three ran in the back room to Cassie's room. They were just in time to see Vilgax holding Cassie to his chest and a dagger near her throat!
"No…," Rachel whispered in horror. Cassie had tears streaming down her face in horror as this alien tightened his grip on her arm!
"You want me to let her live? Bring me Ben, the original Tennyson's descendant." He sneered.
"I-I can't let you hurt him!" Rachel gasped.
"Well then, say goodbye to the young child…,"
"WAIT!" A voice yelled. Everyone turned and saw Ben walk in.
"Well well, so we meet again, young Tennyson," Vilgax hissed.
"Toku told me you were searching for me. I knew you were crazy, but I never knew you would stoop to hurting children." Ben replied, coming closer.
"Ben, you should not be here!" Rook added.
"I had to Rook. I couldn't let Rachel or Cassie pay the price." Ben replied, now coming closer to Vilgax. Vilgax shoved Cassie on the floor and approached Ben menacingly. He then pulled a dagger out towards Ben!
"I have waited for a long time for this!"
"NO!" Four Arms yelled, now jumping at the evil titan and fighting him head on!
"Kusto! NOW!" Vilgax ordered. And with those words, Kusto ran to grab Ben.
"Not so fast, Kusto!" A deep voice thundered. Everyone heard a deep rumble and saw Toku running towards them and he looked lethal! Within a few seconds, the To'kustars clashed!
There was nothing but confusion for a few minutes! Blood was being spilled from the lacerations of the knives; grunting and pain could be heard as the To'kustars beat each other senseless and Ben and Rook were helping Four Arms to fight off Vilgax.
"Girls, run!" Ben yelled.
"Kusto, kill them!" Vilgax ordered.
"Cannot…too…busy!" Kusto growled now trying to get Toku off of him!
"P-Please, stop!" Cassie yelled, trying to run out and stop them.
"Get back here, Cassie!" Rachel yelled, trying to stop her.
"Guys! Please, no more fighting!"
"Cassie! Stay back!" Four Arms yelled.
"B-But!"
"I SAID STAY BACK!" Four Arms commanded. But it was too late, Vilgax aimed his gun for Cassie and the blast hit her in her shoulder and threw her against the wall!
"CASSIE!" Everyone screamed in unison! Rachel was the first to her side, but Cassie wasn't moving. Vilgax smiled an evil grin and he began to walk forward, when suddenly a large white portal opened in front of him.
"NOW WHAT?!" He yelled in anger.
"Reinforcements." Rook smiled deviously as he then gave Vilgax an uppercut that sent him to the ground when the titan wasn't paying attention. Vilgax sent out a malicious growl and was about to charge when he was suddenly grabbed by aliens in dark suits!
"W-Who are they?!" Rachel gasped in horror.
"They are the Plumbers. They came when I told them about Vilgax returning." Rook responded, holding his side in pain.
Vilgax yelled and began to fight them, but it was no use. He was outnumbered and soon he was chained and being carried away!
"This isn't over. One day you will be destroyed Ben! At my hands!" He hissed as he was being escorted through a time portal. But no one could even focus on the warlord being taken away; Cassie was still unconscious and she didn't have a pulse!
"He killed her!" Rachel yelled in horror.
"Rachel, remain calm!" Rook said, now holding her in a comforting hug.
"LET GO!" She squirmed, feeling too much sorrow.
"No…I am not going to let you go." He whispered in her ear, now holding her closer to his heart. She slowly stopped, now feeling the beating of his heart against her ear. "It is alright. We will figure this out."
Soon they were covered in a large shadow! They looked up and saw Kusto walking forward, but he was held in a strong lock by Toku.
"Let me help." He whispered.
"NO! I won't let you touch her!" Rachel screeched.
"I helped to save her before. Her blood is in my system. I can help her." Kusto whispered.
The others could only stare. Should they let this enemy help Cassie?
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