Shadow Fall 1/4
(Theme song - Kim Possible by Disney Channel on YouTube)
(Third-Person POV)
*A G.U.N ship flew through space towards a giant flying rock. Inside, was an army of G.U.N soldiers, a Giga Trouper, Team Dark, & Abigail Catz from the Freedom Fighters*
(Abigail's POV)
Male G.U.N: Lock and load, Spider Troupe. We go hot in five. We've masked our approach. But if that bug-eyed freaks have any windows on that thing, they know we're coming. Do not accept a warm welcome. The minute we dock, you are all cleared to fire at will.
Omega: DOCK! DOCK! DOCK!
*The ship started drilling a hole in the side of the rock*
Male G.U.N Agent #1: These alien scumbags have crossed the galaxy to ruin our lives. Let's give 'em a proper "Hello!"
*Once the hole was big enough, we all charged into the rock, where were met by a horde of Black Arm aliens. Omega, the Giga Trouper, & the Spider Troupe all fired their weapons at them. Shadow, Rouge, & I all charged into horde. Shadow punched a Black Assassin in the face & then stole it's sword. Rouge fought a Black Volt. Shadow & I then went back to back as we fought the Black Warriors & the Assassin. A Black Oak then charged at the Giga Trouper. Shadow then teleported behind it & stabbed it in the back, killing it. Spider Troup fired until we reached what looked like a giant door*
Male G.U.N Agent #2: That's the last of 'em! Get the wounded to the shuttle and let's set up a perimeter, people!
Rouge: That went well.
Shadow: It was too easy.
Omega: I DESIRE MORE ALIENS TO SHOOT.
Rouge: Oh brother. Don't worry, boys, I'm sure things will get much worse. Then you two can be happy being miserable.
Shadow: Joke all you want. They let us on board and sent only a token resistance. Something isn't right.
Abigail: I agree with Shadow. I may not have fought the Black Arms the first time they invaded, but it felt like they were going easy on us. This feels very wrong.
*Just then, two Spider Troupes came up to us with a big device*
Male G.U.N Agent #3: We're here to make things right. Happy birthday, Hedgehog. Hope you like what we got you. *they put the device down* Presenting the Mjolinir-Class Tactical Nuclear Warhead. Once armed and anchored, this baby is unmovable and will turn anything in a five mile radius into a fond memory.
Omega: IT'S BEAUTIFUL.
*Shadow kneeled down to observe it*
Shadow: The Black Arms will be wiped out completely. This . . . This is our mission. *I get a giggle* What are you giggling at?
Abigail: Nothing. I was just thinking how much Tails would geek out if he saw this.
Rouge: Yeah. That sounds like him.
*I began thinking back to how this all started*
(Flashback - 5 hours earlier - Third-Person POV)
*Commander Tower stood behind a podium with a screen behind him. In front of him were multiple G.U.N Agents, including Team Dark, all sitting down*
Commander Tower: . . . A new mission for both Spider Troupe and Team Dark. As we speak, the Flying Fleet and the majority of our forces are devoted to Operation Triage to deal with the shattering of the planet. But, another crisis has arisen. What I'm about to tell you must remain confidential. If the public were to learn of this, the already terrible situation will spiral out of control.
Shadow: Out with it then.
*The Commander gave him a glare*
Commander Tower: Before I explain the mission, I have an announcement. For this mission, I have enlisted the help of the Freedom Fighters. *everyone (Except Omega), looked at him in surprise* Unfortunately, most of them are busy with the flooding of Station Square, so we only got one of them.
Shadow:*in his mind* Please don't let it be who I think it is.
Commander Tower: You can come in now.
*The doors opened & a very familiar orange cat walked in*
Abigail: Hey, what's up?
*Rogue's eyes went wide & Shadow face-palmed*
Shadow:*in his mind* Why does the universe hate me?
(Abigail's POV)
*I was about to take a seat, when Shadow grabbed my wrist*
Shadow: Could you all excuse us a minute?
*He pulled me into the hallway*
(Third-Person POV)
Rouge: And here comes the over protective boyfriend lecture.
(Abigail's POV)
*Once we were alone, Shadow let go of my wrist. But he kept his back turned to me*
Abigail: Shadow? What's wrong?
*He turned back to me with a stern look*
Shadow: You're not coming on this mission.
Abigail: What!? Why not?
Shadow: It could be dangerous. We don't even know what we're facing yet.
Abigail: So? I do this sort of thing all the time.
Shadow: That doesn't matter. You're not coming and that's final.
*I turned away from him with my arms crossed*
Abigail: Oh. So you think I can't handle it, is that it?
*Shadow started to act flustered*
Shadow: N - No! That's not what I - It's just that -
*I slowly turned to him*
Abigail: Just what?
Shadow: It's just . . . I don't want you to get hurt. Or worse.
Abigail:*in her mind* So that's it. He's just worried about me.
Shadow: It's not that I don't think you can handle yourself, I know you can, it's just -
*I giggled & put a finger to his lips*
Abigail: It's okay. I get it. But I'm a big tough girl. I don't need you to protect me all time.
*Shadow looked at me surprised. He then smiled & let out a sigh*
Shadow: You're right. I'm sorry for being so protective.
Abigail: It's okay.
*He offered me his arm*
Shadow: Shall we?
*I took it*
Abigail: Let's. *we went back inside the briefing room* Sorry to keep you all waiting.
*Shadow got an extra chair from the back of the room & put it next o his. I smiled & sat down*
Rouge: What a gentleman.
Commander Tower: Ahem! May I continue?
*Shadow glared at him & sat down*
Shadow: You may.
Commander Tower: Thank you. *the screen behind him showed a giant rock flying through space* We've detected a new Black Comet on a direct course for our world. The Black Arms are back.
*My eyes went wide with shock*
Shadow: Impossible.
Rouge: Are we sure? The Eclipse Cannon blew up the Black Comet, and Shadow destroyed the core to their Hive-Mind.
*Commander Tower went up to us*
Commander Tower: All the Ark's sensory data confirms it. Shadow. You spent the most time within their ranks. You're part alien yourself. Can you provide us with any insight?
*All the Agents behind us gave Shadow suspicious looks, making him tense. I took his hand & gave him a smile. He eased up*
Shadow: Their Leader, Black Doom, did not share much with me. Any discussions we had were about the invasion, not about other Black Arms colonies. Regardless, if these are the Black Arms, or imposters, they pose a threat to the world I've sworn to protect. I will destroy them.
Commander Tower: Good to hear. *he didn't sound convinced* Team Dark and Spider Troupe will take our one assault shuttle to intercept the new Black Comet. Team Dark will infiltrate the new Black Comet, find a way to it's core, and insert a nuclear device. Once detonated, it will vaporize any trace of the invaders. Spider Troupe will provide support. Expect heavy resistance.
Male G.U.N Agent #4: Sir, with all due respect, isn't that bit overkill?
Commander Tower: It's the simplest option. Even if we could eliminate the alien forces inside -
Omega: I COULD DO IT.
Commander Tower: - There's no guarantee the unpiloted Comet wouldn't hit us. The planet doesn't need any more damage. We're blowing it up to remove all potential threats.
Omega: I COULD DO THAT AS WELL!
Rouge: No aliens. No Comet. No problem. Works for me.
*Shadow & I started to leave the room*
Commander Tower: You're all dismissed. Rouge? Omega? A word, please.
*I had a pretty good idea what he wanted to talk about with them. And I wasn't going to let that happen. I grabbed on to Shadow's arm*
Shadow: Are you okay?
Abigail: Yeah, fine . . . I'll be fine.
(Abigail's POV)
Agent Cooper: Perimeter secure. All hostiles confirmed neutralized.
Male G.U.N Agent #5: Good work, Cooper. Let's get ready for the next phase.
Rouge: So . . . These certainly seem like the same types of aliens we fought before. Still think they're imposters?
Shadow: I . . . Don't know. I sensed that the Black Arms we're one race. All in one place.
Abigail: "Sensed?"
Shadow: I share a . . . Loose connection with their Hive-Mind. Their blood is in my veins. I can . . . Know some of what they know. Feel them moving through the Comet . . .
*Rouge & Omega looked at each other, worried*
Rouge: Well . . . Don't go too deep into their thoughts. We don't want you thinking you're one of them
Shadow: Hmph. We're wasting time. Let's go.
*I stayed with him as he walked away*
Andrews: Spider Troupe will transport the Nuke while Tower's pet freaks take the point. Sound good to you?
*I gave him a glare at the "Freaks" comment*
Shadow: Try not to get killed.
*We went through the door. The Giga Trouper carrying the War-Head*
*We walked down the rocky hallway*
Rouge: Y'know. I joked about there plenty of aliens to fight. *we found ourselves outside a chasm* But now I think they're hiding just to spit me.
Male G.U.N Agent #6: Is our progression making any sense to you?
Omega: NEGATIVE. THE STRUCTURAL OF THEIR DESIGN IS AS ALIEN AS THEIR TECHNOLOGY.
Abigail: Same with me. I was kinda prepared for to fight aliens left and right.
Omega: PROPOSAL. I SHOOT US A NEW HALLWAY.
Andrews: Take it easy, Tin-Man. We've got our resident Alien-Hybrid-Thing to show us the way.
*I glared at him harder*
Shadow: Are you trying to antagonize me?
Andrews: Maybe. Why? Does it hurt your wittle weelings?
Shadow: No. It just makes you sound like an idiot.
*Rouge & I laughed while Andrews scowled. Just then, Shadow started to look like me was in pain*
Abigail: Shadow! Are you okay?
Shadow: I'm fine. I'm . . . Fine. I was trying to tap into the Hive-Mind for . . . Direction. *he turned to Omega* Omega. I want to ask you something.
Omega: WHAT?
Shadow: When you turned on Dr. Eggman and became a force for good, did you have difficulty . . . Warring against other robots? Your own kind.
Omega: NONE WHATSOEVER. I WAS BUILT TO DESTROY. DR. EGGMAN KEEPS BUILDING HID INFERIOR ROBOTS, I KEEP DESTROYING THEM. I AM CONTENT.
Abigail:*in her mind* I figured as much. But I understand where Shadow is going with this. He's confused on how to deal with fighting the ones who share his blood.
Omega: WHAT WAS THE PURPOSE OF YOUR QUERY?
Shadow: . . . No reason. Forget I asked.
*We then found ourselves in a room fill of red lights & a trail of purple goo on the wall*
Rouge: Dead end. Could the Black Arms be messing with you? Sending you false information?
Shadow: Hmmm . . .
Agent Cooper: I remember seeing that goop-ey stuff all over the place when the aliens hit Prison Island. What is that gunk?
Shadow: I'm not sure how to translate it . . . "Conduit Gel" It's an oozing fungus the Black Arms use for quick transport.
Abigail: Gross.
Rouge: It is difficult to use?
Shadow: It's impossible if your not a Black Arm - or part of one. I'll take this and scout ahead.
Rouge: Yeah, uh, no? We should stick together. We're outnumbered in hostile territory. We need you to guide us.
Abigail: Yeah. I'm with Rouge. It's too risky to split up.
Shadow: I'm only scouting. I'll be fine.
*He was about to jump into the gel, but I grabbed his arm*
Abigail: Shadow, wait! Promise me you'll be careful.
*He smiled & put a hand to my face*
Shadow: I'll promise only if you promise not to do anything stupid.
Abigail: I'll try.
Shadow: Same here.
*We did a quick kiss & he jumped into the gel, traveling along the trail on the wall, soon, he was gone*
Andrews: Seriously? *I stuck my tongue out at him. Suddenly, the door closed behind us* Safeties off! We've got incoming!
Omega: NEGATIVE. NO ALIEN LIFE SIGNS DETECTED. HOWEVER, I'M READING TRACE ELEMENTS OF AN AEROSOL NEUROTOXIN. TEN PARTS PER MILLION . . . THIRTY PARTS . . . RISING . . .
Agent Cooper: They're going to gas us!
Rouge: Worse! They did this to us on the first Black Comet!
Agent Cooper: What's worse than being gassed!?
Rouge: The gas isn't gonna kill us! It's gonna paralyzed us so they eat us!
Abigail: Oh no!
To be Continued . . .