12-26-2007, 11:59 AM
Chapter 12 – When the Unthinkable Happens
Jason, Brad, and Naomi made it back to Naomi’s place and the Lightning Team went their separate ways. Upon getting back Jason went up to the command room and got on the display. Jason planned to contact his father and planned to tell him all that was going on with him and Keith. Jason had placed the number and waited for his father to answer.
“Hello? Jason my son! How have you been my boy?”
“I am doing good Dad.” Jason said grimly.
“What is wrong?”
“Well, this will come as a shock to you, but Keith is alive and he wants to kill you!” Jason said getting increasingly louder.
“I see, I had a feeling he was still alive, and I assume you two have fought right?”
“Yea many times. He has been out to kill me ever since he found where I was located. He wants to kill us because he felt we left him in the house to die when it burned down in the fire all those years ago.”
“I see. Your brother has always been the determined type and once he set his mind on something, there is no undoing it. Our only option is for him to die.” Dr. Robinson said with a sad face.
“Yea, I guess so…but where are you located now? It would be best for me to know so I can come and protect you.”
“I am now located in Zenebas, son. How long would it take for you to get here?”
“Wow…Zenebas, that is nearly a day’s travel from here. I will leave tomorrow morning. I will notify you if anything happens. Bye Dad.”
“Alright Jason that is fine, but what about your teammates? I know you are part of the Fleugel Team.”
“I don’t want to get them involved.” Jason said looking away.
“Alright Jason, see you in a day or so. Take care.” Dr. Robinson said closing the display.
Jason, after closing the display, went upstairs and went to bed. Jason got up early the next morning, made his way down to the hanger and get into his Zaber Fang. He cut on the engine and made his way out of the hanger and started making his way towards Zenebas. Jason knew he had a days walk to get there so he wasn’t in a hurry.
“Sorry guys, but I need to do this alone. I hope you guys understand.” Jason thought to himself before making his down the valley.
About two hours into his journey back to Zenebas Jason got hungry and needed to stop and eat. He stopped in a small town that along the route and parked. Jason found a diner and sat down and waited to be serviced on. Jason checked out the menu looking for something to eat when the TV got his attention.
“We have breaking news in the realm of Zoids. The Liger Zero, the Zoid of legend, the hero of the Royal Cup has been destroyed. It was reported to us yesterday that a mysterious Tyrannosaurus had encountered the Liger Zero and destroyed it mercilessly. This is truly a grim day. Beware of this mysterious Zoid. It has been characterized as being red and having claws. If you see something that fits the description, it is best to steer clear, but for those that feel they can defeat this monster a 1,000,000 BP reward will be granted to the one that takes it out. That is all for breaking news, this is Trisha Rayne signing out.”
Jason was in shock. Never in his mind could the Liger Zero be defeated. Jason shook off his stupor and ordered his food. Jason ate quickly and returned to his Zoid and continued his journey to Zenebas.
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“Hey, where did Jason go?” Rachel asked Brad and Naomi when she came down the stairs the next morning. The two had just said their first kiss together the previous day and now he mysteriously disappeared.
“I don’t know, he may be out experimenting with his Zoid or something.” Brad said trying to reassure her.
“Yea, his Zaber Fang wasn’t there when I went to see if he was in the hanger this morning.”
“I am sure he will be back shortly, there is nothing to worry about. What are you worrying about Rachel?” Naomi asked.
“That’s right, I only told Jason about what Keith had asked me.” Rachel thought to herself before continuing. “I am worried about Jason because while I was kidnapped Keith had all but revealed to me that he was out to kill their father. I have no idea how that affected him, but when we got back, he immediately went to the command room. I guess it was to tell his father of all that happened.”
“That makes sense, but that doesn’t explain where he is right now.”
“Let’s go check the command room.” Rachel suggested.
The trio went up the command room, and once they got there they noticed that the display was flashing. That signified that there was an unanswered message. Rachel stepped up to the display and pressed the button. The image of a man appeared.
“Who is that?” Rachel questioned
“No idea, but let it play.” Brad answered.
“Jason, I hope you got this before you left, but when you get to Zenebas. I am located on the eastern side of city. You will see my house plain as day. See you when you get here son.”
Rachel just dropped to the floor, she was shocked and distraught. She couldn’t believe that Jason left without notifying them of his actions. She didn’t feel betrayed, but she was undoubtedly hurt by his actions.
“I can’t believe he would up and leave like that. Why would he do something like that?”
“I guess he didn’t want to get us involved. He knows that if Keith wants to kill their father, he would have to kill Keith to prevent that from happening. I bet he needed to search himself to see if he was up to killing his own brother.” Brad said clinching his fist. Brad had developed a brother like relationship with Jason over the time he was with the Fleugel Team and was also hurt by his unexpected departure.
“Why are you guys over here moping, let’s get our asses in gear and let’s go find him! Jason is important to all of us and we can’t just sit around while his is out there risking his life. We have to support him any way we can. Let’s get going.” Naomi said raising spirits
With Naomi’s pep talk, they all ran down to the transport, loaded up the Gun Sniper and Fire Fox and started to make their way to Zenebas. It was now noon, so they figured Jason was a good ways away by now.
“Jason, I hope you are okay…”
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Jason was about 10 miles away from the last town where he ate lunch when he saw a shadowy figure over the horizon. Jason couldn’t quite make out what it was so he zoomed in to get a better look. Jason couldn’t believe his eyes.
“A red Tyrannosaurus Zoid…with Claws…that’s the Zoid! That’s the Zoid that destroyed the Liger Zero!” Jason said breaking into a cold sweat.
“Ahh, Jason Robinson, fancy meeting you here.” The pilot said.
“Who are you?”
“The name is Vincent Flamberge. I am the mastermind behind what Keith has been doing up to this point. I am responsible for outfitting his Zoid with the DSR and Weapon Binders. I am also the man that took care of Keith after you guys left him for dead in the fire!” He said with increasing emotion. Jason was shocked. The man that took care of Keith for these past years now stood in front of him, albeit a distance away. He didn’t know what to say. Was he responsible for Keith’s mindset or was it Keith’s alone? Jason couldn’t ask that at the moment, so he asked him the other thing on his mind.
“What are you doing here and what is that Zoid?”
“I am just on my way back from destroying the Liger Zero. I needed to test this Zoid out, and what better way then attacking the Zoid that previously defeated its previous form.”
“Previous form? Are you telling me that that Zoid is an evolved version of the Berserk Fury?!” Jason screamed.
“Not necessarily an evolved state, but it is a definite improvement from the Berserk Fury. I would like to present to you the Strum Fuhrer my greatest creation! We found the Berserk Fury after the Royal Cup and took it in. We painstakingly researched its capabilities and developed a new set up armor. This arm has increased its abilities ten-fold. It is a lot faster and much more destructive. The Liger Zero crumpled under its power! And now, I happen to run into you. Since I am here, how about you tell me the whereabouts of your father?”
“No fucking way! I will never tell you where my father is located.”
“Fine, be that way. Since you won’t tell me, I will have to beat it out of you. Prepare yourself Jason!” Vincent yelled as he activated the Strum Fuhrer’s boosters and sped towards Jason.
“Fuck…”
Jason, Brad, and Naomi made it back to Naomi’s place and the Lightning Team went their separate ways. Upon getting back Jason went up to the command room and got on the display. Jason planned to contact his father and planned to tell him all that was going on with him and Keith. Jason had placed the number and waited for his father to answer.
“Hello? Jason my son! How have you been my boy?”
“I am doing good Dad.” Jason said grimly.
“What is wrong?”
“Well, this will come as a shock to you, but Keith is alive and he wants to kill you!” Jason said getting increasingly louder.
“I see, I had a feeling he was still alive, and I assume you two have fought right?”
“Yea many times. He has been out to kill me ever since he found where I was located. He wants to kill us because he felt we left him in the house to die when it burned down in the fire all those years ago.”
“I see. Your brother has always been the determined type and once he set his mind on something, there is no undoing it. Our only option is for him to die.” Dr. Robinson said with a sad face.
“Yea, I guess so…but where are you located now? It would be best for me to know so I can come and protect you.”
“I am now located in Zenebas, son. How long would it take for you to get here?”
“Wow…Zenebas, that is nearly a day’s travel from here. I will leave tomorrow morning. I will notify you if anything happens. Bye Dad.”
“Alright Jason that is fine, but what about your teammates? I know you are part of the Fleugel Team.”
“I don’t want to get them involved.” Jason said looking away.
“Alright Jason, see you in a day or so. Take care.” Dr. Robinson said closing the display.
Jason, after closing the display, went upstairs and went to bed. Jason got up early the next morning, made his way down to the hanger and get into his Zaber Fang. He cut on the engine and made his way out of the hanger and started making his way towards Zenebas. Jason knew he had a days walk to get there so he wasn’t in a hurry.
“Sorry guys, but I need to do this alone. I hope you guys understand.” Jason thought to himself before making his down the valley.
About two hours into his journey back to Zenebas Jason got hungry and needed to stop and eat. He stopped in a small town that along the route and parked. Jason found a diner and sat down and waited to be serviced on. Jason checked out the menu looking for something to eat when the TV got his attention.
“We have breaking news in the realm of Zoids. The Liger Zero, the Zoid of legend, the hero of the Royal Cup has been destroyed. It was reported to us yesterday that a mysterious Tyrannosaurus had encountered the Liger Zero and destroyed it mercilessly. This is truly a grim day. Beware of this mysterious Zoid. It has been characterized as being red and having claws. If you see something that fits the description, it is best to steer clear, but for those that feel they can defeat this monster a 1,000,000 BP reward will be granted to the one that takes it out. That is all for breaking news, this is Trisha Rayne signing out.”
Jason was in shock. Never in his mind could the Liger Zero be defeated. Jason shook off his stupor and ordered his food. Jason ate quickly and returned to his Zoid and continued his journey to Zenebas.
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“Hey, where did Jason go?” Rachel asked Brad and Naomi when she came down the stairs the next morning. The two had just said their first kiss together the previous day and now he mysteriously disappeared.
“I don’t know, he may be out experimenting with his Zoid or something.” Brad said trying to reassure her.
“Yea, his Zaber Fang wasn’t there when I went to see if he was in the hanger this morning.”
“I am sure he will be back shortly, there is nothing to worry about. What are you worrying about Rachel?” Naomi asked.
“That’s right, I only told Jason about what Keith had asked me.” Rachel thought to herself before continuing. “I am worried about Jason because while I was kidnapped Keith had all but revealed to me that he was out to kill their father. I have no idea how that affected him, but when we got back, he immediately went to the command room. I guess it was to tell his father of all that happened.”
“That makes sense, but that doesn’t explain where he is right now.”
“Let’s go check the command room.” Rachel suggested.
The trio went up the command room, and once they got there they noticed that the display was flashing. That signified that there was an unanswered message. Rachel stepped up to the display and pressed the button. The image of a man appeared.
“Who is that?” Rachel questioned
“No idea, but let it play.” Brad answered.
“Jason, I hope you got this before you left, but when you get to Zenebas. I am located on the eastern side of city. You will see my house plain as day. See you when you get here son.”
Rachel just dropped to the floor, she was shocked and distraught. She couldn’t believe that Jason left without notifying them of his actions. She didn’t feel betrayed, but she was undoubtedly hurt by his actions.
“I can’t believe he would up and leave like that. Why would he do something like that?”
“I guess he didn’t want to get us involved. He knows that if Keith wants to kill their father, he would have to kill Keith to prevent that from happening. I bet he needed to search himself to see if he was up to killing his own brother.” Brad said clinching his fist. Brad had developed a brother like relationship with Jason over the time he was with the Fleugel Team and was also hurt by his unexpected departure.
“Why are you guys over here moping, let’s get our asses in gear and let’s go find him! Jason is important to all of us and we can’t just sit around while his is out there risking his life. We have to support him any way we can. Let’s get going.” Naomi said raising spirits
With Naomi’s pep talk, they all ran down to the transport, loaded up the Gun Sniper and Fire Fox and started to make their way to Zenebas. It was now noon, so they figured Jason was a good ways away by now.
“Jason, I hope you are okay…”
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Jason was about 10 miles away from the last town where he ate lunch when he saw a shadowy figure over the horizon. Jason couldn’t quite make out what it was so he zoomed in to get a better look. Jason couldn’t believe his eyes.
“A red Tyrannosaurus Zoid…with Claws…that’s the Zoid! That’s the Zoid that destroyed the Liger Zero!” Jason said breaking into a cold sweat.
“Ahh, Jason Robinson, fancy meeting you here.” The pilot said.
“Who are you?”
“The name is Vincent Flamberge. I am the mastermind behind what Keith has been doing up to this point. I am responsible for outfitting his Zoid with the DSR and Weapon Binders. I am also the man that took care of Keith after you guys left him for dead in the fire!” He said with increasing emotion. Jason was shocked. The man that took care of Keith for these past years now stood in front of him, albeit a distance away. He didn’t know what to say. Was he responsible for Keith’s mindset or was it Keith’s alone? Jason couldn’t ask that at the moment, so he asked him the other thing on his mind.
“What are you doing here and what is that Zoid?”
“I am just on my way back from destroying the Liger Zero. I needed to test this Zoid out, and what better way then attacking the Zoid that previously defeated its previous form.”
“Previous form? Are you telling me that that Zoid is an evolved version of the Berserk Fury?!” Jason screamed.
“Not necessarily an evolved state, but it is a definite improvement from the Berserk Fury. I would like to present to you the Strum Fuhrer my greatest creation! We found the Berserk Fury after the Royal Cup and took it in. We painstakingly researched its capabilities and developed a new set up armor. This arm has increased its abilities ten-fold. It is a lot faster and much more destructive. The Liger Zero crumpled under its power! And now, I happen to run into you. Since I am here, how about you tell me the whereabouts of your father?”
“No fucking way! I will never tell you where my father is located.”
“Fine, be that way. Since you won’t tell me, I will have to beat it out of you. Prepare yourself Jason!” Vincent yelled as he activated the Strum Fuhrer’s boosters and sped towards Jason.
“Fuck…”
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