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A/N: here is Chappie number 2
Chapter 2: Better introduction
Rage's POV
I hop off my board and stored it in my quick select. I walk up to the ware house doors, "well here we go," I said as I pushed the doors open. I entered a huge room filled with old industrial machines, "hello, anybody home?" I asked with the only reply being my echo, "am I at the right place?" I ask myself while scratching my head. I notice a door with a keypad next to it.
So let me guess, I'm supposed to type in my name here and a huge boxing glove is going to burst through the door and knock me out.
Rolling my eyes, I type in my name, "well, it's now or never," I said whilst closing my eyes bracing for impact. The floor then slides open letting me fall through.
? still Rage's POV
"where am I?" I ask myself whilst holding my head.
"I was about to ask the same question replied a familiar voice. I turn my head to the direction in which the voice came only to lock eyes with the Lombax from before.
"What are you doing here? I asked with a mixture of fear and anger in my voice.
"What does it matter to you rat?" he snapped back. I quickly shut my mouth and stare at the bars of my shared prison.
"Hello boys," says a green combat bot.
"Who are you and why are we here?" with more demanding than curiosity.
"Okay that was rude," he said in a less friendly tone.
"Well, I'm waiting for an answer," I say not shifting my gaze.
"Okay, I am OJT 23.001 but everyone calls me Dirk," he then opened the prison cell, "about your other question, I can't answer but if you follow me if you want to find out," he said as he began walking away.
I quickly hop to my feet and rush after him with the Lombax following at a much slower pace.
We eventually reach a large room filled with computers, "did I die and go to nerd heaven, because this is the most beautiful place I've ever seen," I say in awe.
"Well you're not in heaven but you weren't wrong when you said this place was beautiful," said a large Slademan.
"You seem to be confused Rage, is there a problem?" he asked me with a grin, "what do you want with me?" I ask in frustration.
The Slademan's grin grew larger, "I am Blake Terra," he said whilst pressing some buttons on his communicator, "I brought you here so you could help me with a problem," he said crossing his arm.
"What do you mean?" I ask confused.
"You see, those blasted peace keepers are ruining all of my plans of uniting all the cities on this darn planet!" he angrily yelled.
"And this involves us how?" asked the Lombax who was leaning against a wall.
"You see, if I have one of the best mechanics in the Shadow Sector as well as the King of Thieves on my team I could just complete my plans with no problem," he eagerly said.
His excitement let out a fit of laughter from both me and the Lombax, "wow, sorry pal but I am not going to help you with your plan," I said regaining my breath in the process.
"neither am I besides, what's in it for us?" the Lombax questioned finally regaining his composure.
The Blake's smile turned into a frown, "you see, if you help me your loved ones won't suffer," he threatened earning a look of confusion from the both of us.
"What are you talking about?" I ask with slight suspicion.
The Blake then began to smirk, "follow me if you want to find out," he said walking away making us follow him suit.
We entered a large room filled with nothing but more computers, "Dirk, go get our prisoners," Blake said to the robot who quickly took action.
Dirk returned hauling a cage consisting of two other Lombaxes and another ottsel. The Lombax's eyes grew wide with disbelief and I quickly ran over to the other Ottsel, "Ryan, what did they do to you?" I worriedly asked.
"last thing I remember is I was working on a Fighter bot when that guy showed up and knocked me out," Ryan said whilst rubbing the back of his orange furred head.
"So that explains why you never came back to the apartment," I said engulfing him in a hug.
"I'm just glad that you're safe bro," Ryan replied returning the hug.
Loyde's POV
"Daddy, I missed you," said a little Lombax who rushed and pulled me into an embrace, "uh hey sweetie, I missed you too," I reply returning her hug, "we have so much to do," she said gleefully, "uh yeah sweetie that's great but hold on a sec, let me talk to mommy," I said while patting her auburn hair.
"Uh, hey Storm," I said approaching the other Lombax.
"Hey Loyde," she replied while shifting the direction of her brown eyes to the floor.
"So uh how have you been?" I ask trying to clear the awkward atmosphere. Storm turned away from me, "listen Storm I'm-"
Storm turned to face me, "Loyde, stop," she said looking me in the eyes, "I already told you I don't want anything to do with you, at least not anymore," she continued teary eyed.
I put my hand on her shoulder, "I can make things better for us, for our fa-"
Storm pushed my hand off her shoulder, "there is no us nor is there any family that I have with you," she snarled and walked away.
I clenched my fist and stared at the ground hoping no one would notice my sadness, "now that you've seen your loved ones, it's time for them to return to their cells," Blake said, "Dirk, you may return them," he said as the robot placed them back in the cage and took them elsewhere.
"Anyway boys see you tomorrow for your training in the meantime, you may go to your room," Blake said walking away.
We entered a large room that took a while to find since we didn't know our way around this place. It had two double beds next to each other both facing a large window with a view of the Dam. The room had decorations like pottery and paintings. There was also a door that led to a gorgeous bathroom.
"This place is not as bad as I thought it would be said Rage as he plops onto one of the beds.
"I agree, I thought we were to sleep in some sort of pigsty," I agreed plopping myself onto the other bed.
Rage then turns to me, "hey, I didn't properly introduce myself," he said scratching the back of his head, "Chip Nebuloid, but you can call me Rage," he said holding out his hand.
"I'm Loyde, and I'm not telling you my last name yet," I replied shaking his hand.
Rage smiled at me, "nice to meet you Loyde," he said maintaining his smile.
"listen Rage I 'm sorry for beating you up yesterday," I said apologetically.
"No Loyde, I should be sorry," he said, "I was the one who listened to that Blarg and came over to bother you for no good reason," he continued, "I'm sorry again, I hope you can forgive me," he said looking down.
I put my hand on his shoulder, "no problem pal, I forgive you," I said offering him an assuring smile.
Rage then grinned at me, "looks like I got Mr. Badass to smile," he said with his grin even larger.
"Don't push it pal, you may just regret it," I say in a more serious tone causing Rage to lift his hands in defense.
Rage then crossed his arms, "well, since we're going to be roommates we might as well get to know each other," he said calmly, "so Loyde, tell me about yourself," he said causing me to look at him,
"I think you should go first," I insisted.
"Well, since you asked," he said.
Well there you go with chapter 2. I hope you enjoyed it. See you guys later.