Great Fox:The Long Hyperspace Trip

[Kal]

Has it...really been so long?

"Everything's changed since I've last been here."

I was given a life sentence.  How am I here again?

"My father's fully recovered now.  And once again I feel no reason to remain home."

I thought I'd never get out of that hellhole, and I owe it to...fleshbags.

"And so I come back.  How refreshing."

How humiliating.

"I wonder how Fox and the crew are doing.  It's been so long..."

And yet...I don't care.  The old me wouldn't stand for this outrage.  But...

"I haven't heard from Jasho in a long time.  Revin tells me he just vanished one day.  It's weird, not like him to just up and leave like that..."

...I no longer care for that.  I feel different, now.  I only care of one thing, now.

"I'll have to ask Revin about him when I arrive tomorrow.  End personal log."

These slimy creatures saved me from a lifetime of suffering and restored my body to its original form.  I owe them more than I can repay.

Kal stepped off the transport.  I hate flying, he thought as he sighed, shouldered his bag, and stepped out into the hangar of the Mobius.

"So, what'd I miss?"

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Drake was hard at work.  It was tough, but she'd manage to do almost the entire project in the black.  Would Lilacs object to this?  Would Tie?  She didn't care.  This was the last thing Jasho had her do.  Said it could save the Eras if they could pull it off, but the Clarks had run off before she could finish.  So it went on the backburner...until now.  She inserted the datadisk, typed a few keys in and-

The tall figure on the table opened his eyes as if for the first time.  The joints creaked a little as they moved out of the place they've always been in as he shifted his head to look around the dark room they were in.  No more than a closet, really, with enough instruments to serve as a makeshift workshop.

We-welcome back to the land of the living...sir, Drake stuttered as the once-great figure sat up.

...How long has it been?

Two months.

Ahh...that long...seems like an instant.  A sudden thought snapped him to.  My weapon!  Where is it?

Hey, hey, calm down, they don't know about you yet.  Lilacs said he had it on a datadisk-

Except that's impossible.

What?  Why's that?

You only had me on a disk because I was transferred from the Lab.  Mephaust was the only one who can do that.  Besides, you would've had to hook the Demon up to a computer to do that.  There's no way in hell it'd do that willingly.

Her face paled as his words hit her.  Which means...

Raj nodded.  It's still out there.

[Lilacs]

*Lilacs and his battalion landed near the easter boarder pasing by was the heavy tank and AA group he was suppost to meet up with, Climbing out of his fighter Llacs looked around the forest was quiet once his feet hit the ground a white Era ran up to him*

Grunt: Beta comany ready and willing!

Good, How far is to the Boarder?

*Points to a dirt path*

We take that road.

Commanding officer, sir we just got word of sporadic fighting in the area!

*The Era stop in front a Lilacs to catch his breath*

What, the Corneria's have broken the tready!

Yes and that puts our position behind enemy lines!!

Warm up the AA's I think I hear Gunships.

Yes, sir

*The green Era runs off*

*Four Toad Gunships come over the trees, but the AA's blew them out of the sky berfor the fire a laser*

*Grabs his radio*

General Sam!

Yeah?

Be safe the Cornerians have busted the tready, watch out for enemy subs!

*In the western oation*

How the hell!

*Over radio*

Yes, try to keep your Battle ships alive and what for a order from Tie!

Understood, does Ner know of this?

No, can you get to him I need you watch out for more gunships?

Yeah, General Sam out.

*High over the nothern moutains, Ner's fleet of Bombers and Fighter flew*

Ner: Jingle Bells jingle bells jingle all-

Yo, Ner how many time do I have to tell you it an Ormay (Or-may).

*Falls over in his pilots set and grabs his radio*

Hey Sa-

Hey is for Zers and not for you, onto the point the Cornerias have broke the treaty big time, and battles are happening every where!

(OOC: Lilacs, Sam and Ner are all on this chanel)

Tie: Yes and they are wishing to take controll of our factorys.

Lilacs: General Tie, sir!

This is what I need your battalions to do.

Yeah?

Attack, and capture all of the near by citys in your position, and steal the wepons so we may have a better under standing of our new opponit.

All three: Understood

Tie out

*Lilacs's tanks began to move tarword a small town, Sams Battle ships swam closer to a city resting on the Beach, and Ner's Bomber squad droped a blanket of fuel grade bombs on there target*

[Kal]

What the hell's going on?!

We've been settling peaceably on Aquas until recently.  Cornerians have just broken our peace treaty.

Corneria?  Impossible.

Look, just because we're new to the system doesn't mean-

No, it's not that.  Corneria's army is weak, you know that.  Either they took stupid pills this morning or...

...What?  What's on your mind?

...Or someone's trying to spark a war here.  Do you have any feed from the battlefront?

Hold it.  From what they tell me of you, you're not exactly a very trustworthy guy.

If that's true, then why'd you repair me?

...

I have no reason to destroy anyone at the moment.  And I'd be correct in assuming your leader, General...Tie, is it?  He gave the approval to release me?

...Then I owe you people more than my life.  I cannot offer the Scourge's protection for you...

He paused briefly, then, in a flurry of pixels, the holographic projection system came online for the first time in years.  Raj stood before her, an unusually tall red Era with orange eyes.  He took a knee before continuing.

I can offer you mine.  Now, are you going to help me find my weapon or not?

[Lilacs]

*Lilacs tanks rolled into the city, waiting for them was a great suprise the Corneria Armor divition was standing before them*

Toad General: Lets see your wooden toys fight against the Corneria Elit Heavy tank divition, 8 of the finest tank made!

Hogwash, my armor could take your armor any day of the week!

We shall see fizard!

*The generals tanks avanced toward Lilacs Battalion, out number Lilacs's Tanks lost the fight the AA was more than useless against the ground units, Lilacs and the 2 grunts that were left dashed for the woods*

Grunt 1: Still got all of your fingers and toes?

Uhhh-yeah.....

Toad General: Find them, let them not escape!!!!!!!!

[Sideways]

Sir, I've gotten word that fighting has broken out between Corneria and the Era's. Recommended course of action is to proceed to the Era's defense, proceed, General?

No. This is not our battle and we will not get involved, unless requested by the Era's.

Understood.

We're just gunna sit here while those two waste each other? Why don't we get down there and stop the fighting???

Bekuraia, that's not our stance on conflict that we have no part in. Now, if we were attacked, then we would be forced into battle, even though I have no want to.

I don't like the sound of this. It's too... suspicious.

[Kal]

So, you're the slimeball that tried to destroy my weapon.  Lilacs, is it?

The hoarse voice caused Lilacs to start.  He spun around and aimed straight for the Toad soldier's forehead-

Only to have his plasma rifle stripped from his hands.

Careful, fleshbag, the soldier warned in a calmer, different voice as a silver tendril carried the rifle back to him.  You don't want me to change my mind.

What the hell are you talking about?  Your people started this whole inva-

My people? he inquired half-jokingly.  Or do you mean these wretched slimeballs that just almost killed you?

He turned the rifle around and handed it back to its owner.  The Silver Demon extended into a set of armblades, disrupting a few pixels in the process.  Trust me, we've met.  Now, orders?

[Lilacs]

*Grabs Raj rists*

Era police robot: Warning your interfering with the creator.

Unhand me!

Negative

Grunt: Coppers, come out when you less expect it.

M-2 free him, but *grabs the disk from Raj* hold on to this.

*Inserts the disk into one of M-2's disk drives*

A-

Grunt: What now?

Wh-

Let's get back to the camp, Iam hungery

Hey-

Lilacs and Grunt: Hey is for Zers, not for you!

*Both begin to walk off laughing, M-2 slowly followed beind*

[Guest Eclipsed Phoenix]

*hearing no responce on the tacnet, Phoenix orders the Phoenix to jump out.*

bye guys.  im gonna land me a VSD or better!

[Kal]

You don't seem to understand the error you're making-

He's right, you don't.

Lilacs and the grunt paused.  That voice-?

Unhand him; he's one of ours, General Tie ordered as he walked into sight.  Instinctively, the two saluted, and M-2 started to release his grip.

Wait a minute...

So he's not as dumb as I thought.  Before Lilacs could react, the toad forced M-2's claws open and vanished in a flurry of pixels along with the General.

You know, this makes twice I've spared your life, Raj's voice sounded from nowhere.  I assume Drake hasn't informed you of her project, then.

Two months ago, your kind helped spring a man from the worst prison this side of death.  I owe a greater debt than can be repaid.

Pixels blurred some distance away from them, opposite M-2.  Raj appeared, kneeling before the slightly-bewildered Eras.  Mirage Viper, the Silver Demon, awaits your command.

(OoC:  Silver Demon refers to both the weapon and Raj's old nickname.  And yes, I'm being sincere here.)

[Lilacs]

Grunt: General?

It's most likely a clone, get ready.

Can we take them?

No, M-2 distract them.

Engage!

*The robot walks torward Raj and Tie*

Come on.

*Lilacs and the grunt run off in the opposite drection*

What will we do, if your friend can't stop them?

If they can we should already be in the skys.

?

Calling sign eagle one come in eagle one.

Ner: Yo

Is there any one from your battalion in our region?

Yeah, some gunships, need covering fire?

Me and a grunt need to be picked up, now.

Got ya, there moving tardword you.

*To gunship lifted from the trees and floated over to the grunt and Lilacs, a white Era threw a rope ladder over the side of the chopper, Lilacs and the grunt climbed up quickly*

_______________________in the feald where M-2, Raj and Tie are located_________________________

Engage, Engage, Engage

the large robot repeated the word every step he took*

Your men aren't good listeners are they?

I know, safe around M-2 he may be a rusty bucket but he is a power full one.

[Kal]

Ner:  Yo, Lilacs, got a call from the base.  One of the docs, uh, Drake, I think.  Says it's important.

*Begin automatic transmission*

Hey, Lilacs, it's Drake, sorry I'm a little late getting this to you.  Listen, I sent you some backup.  Remember Raj?  The bait we were using two months ago?  Well, he's really grateful that we both broke him out of the Lab (whatever that is) and got him a body, so he "swore to protect us."  Yeah, all dramatic like that, too, go figure.  Got down on one knee and everything.  He said he likes to make a big entrance, so keep an eye out for anything...unusual.  You should be able to pick him out pretty easily.

*End transmission*

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Goddamn you, Lilacs, you're not as smart as I remember...

YOU WILL NOT INSULT THE CREATOR LIKE THAT.  ENGAGE.  ENGAGE...

Listen, rustbutt, I'm not interested in fighting you.  I vowed to protect the Eras, even your creator (as much of an ass as he can be).  You can try to start this all you want, but...

*deactivates all holograms*  My quarrels lie elsewhere.  I will not attack you.  *stands defensively, Demon out*

[Lilacs]

YOU AR-E A- AN ENE- system breach......

*M-2's eye turns purple*

Ass hole!

?

?

Okay, look if you cloned the greneral let me say this wouldn't be the first time he's been cloned, if you think you can trick me think agai-

But -

Iam not finished!

*Large beam blasted out of M-2's head a holds Raj in the air*

Release him Lilacs, it is true he is on our side.

*The beam shuts off dropping Raj*

I hardly believe it we ask the Cornerians for help and the give us war?

Yes but, Raj isn't all that Cornerian

True

*Puts M-2s claw up to his chin, the robot turns around*

Pilot, turn your ship around we have someone to pick up.

*M-2's eye's turns red again*

REBOOT

*Helping Raj up*

You must forgive him he doesn't get along well with others he doesn't know to good, Plus I too am ticked that we are at war wit hthe ones we asked help for.

*Brushing dirt of his legs*

Very well, but what did he mean by "someone"?

[Sideways]

Prepare to move The Mobius out of orbit.

Warming up sublight engines...

Set course for Corneria and let's get moving.

Core energy at 70%

*The Mobius stirs to life and turns towards Corneria.*

[Kal]

No clones.  Simply...a mirage.

*General Tie hologram phases out as the gunship landed near the clearing*

*climbs aboard*  Thank you.  As I told Drake, I enjoy grand entrances.

There's something suspiscious about this war...I am not convinced Corneria is behind this.  Prejudiced?  Hell no, I despise them as much as your average furball.  No, it's logic.  You've seen for yourself what the Cornerian army is incapable of.  You'd either have to give them a damn good reason or...

*thinking* Could Sarq be behind this?  No, it's not like him to waste his time out here.  Another Xenth, maybe?

I shall follow you regardless.

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"General!  How goes it?  Pardon my newness, I only just arrived.  What's going on between the Cornerians and the Eras?"

"...What?!  Are they insane?  The Miracle alone could wipe out the entire fleet!"

"Something's fishy here.  Have you contacted Peppy about this?  I'd like to hear his side of the story."

[Lilacs]

*Far off from Lilayt a solo transport ship shot through space headed for a familiar looking ship, General Pepper walked into a dark room he looked up and saw Clark standing before him*

Clark: Care for a drink General?

*Clark pores one glass of dark green liquid*

Pepper: I can not see this Fizards destroy a peaceful system like ours, I know you can stop them.

So you wish to make a pack with me...

.......Yes *Drinks the green liquid*

VERY WELL THEN!, the deal is settled!

*Pepper looks down into the glass

Rink: I hope you enjoyed your glass of Era poison, I made it my self..he he.

M-1: Sir with the General of  the Cornerians out of the way, Iam I now the govanater?

In time M-1 you will be govanater, now prepare the fighters and bombers. Lay hell on the capital city of Coneria.

(ooc: General Pepper isn't dead)

[Kal]

Pepper's a fool if he thinks he could take the Eras.  Corneria can't handle the Era fleet.  Someone controlling him?  A rogue faction?  No, it wouldn't be enough to make it more than suicide.  Corneria's not strong enough to face the Eras.  Corneria's not strong enough to face the Eras.

That single thought echoed through Raj's head as the gunship lifted off.  They started back for the Era base.

Corneria's not strong enough-

Click.

But I can guess who is!

Lilacs looked up in surprise.  Did he say that out loud?  What are you raving about?

I'm guessing I wouldn't be far off if I said the Clarks didn't destroy Solar.

No shit, sherlock-

What happened to them?  Where did the Clarks go?

Hmph.  What makes you think they'd have a part in this?

Call it a hunch.  Bear with me a moment.  Corneria's army would fail miserably against your army, and they know it.  Suppose the war isn't their idea.  Say someone is twisting their arm into this.  On my part, the only race I know capable of deceiving a planet is the Xenth, and Lylat's too far away for Sarq to care about it, else they would've raved the system when they were here.  On your part...the Clarks.

I realize it's a longshot.  Just...bear with me.  Is it...possible?

[Lilacs]

*Lilacs shows his teeth*

Surehe spat.

But you do know that The Clarks-

Pilot: Incoming Fighters!!!!

*A Corneria fighter zooms past the gunship*

Fighter Pilot: I found a enemy gunship

Corneria High comand: Take it out.

*the fighter turned around*

Grunt: Its coming back!

Than blow it out of the sky- oww...

Smart one, Gunships are air to ground units Fighters are to fast for the ship!

________________________________In the Era base_________________________________________________

*Flops on to the coach, lays down and turns on the TV*

Katara: Glad to have my shift over.

OVER!

*Puts her webed hands on her head*

BOB why are you here? aren't you soppost to be with Lilacs?

Tie say me no good for army any mo..errrrrr more, ore.

So not every thing turned out bad, infact thats the best thing I ve heard beside the photo of Gravel at the Orma (or-m-a) party.

Plus, I put putting in me jetpack!!!

*Pulls of his eye and starts sucking the putting out*

ew......

[Kal]

Analyzing gunship...complete

Analyzing enemy fighter...complete

So, "faithful servant," got any bright ideas before we get shot down?

I'd like to punch whoever designed this gunship to give but not take...Gunship's too big to hide with HPS...See if you can get M-2 to distract them for a little.

Actually, wait...*pulls out a small Hive bomb*  Tell him to throw this onto the fighter.  As close to the cockpit as possible.  If all we have to deal with is one fighter, a spider ought to take care of him quickly.  At least long enough for us to get back to the base.

(OoC:  Hive bomb:  Remember the talk of Mephaust's spiders a long time ago?  A small Hive bomb releases ten-fifteen of the buggers.  They can drill through materials very quickly.  The plan:  set the bomb off on or in front of the fighter, let them work into the cockpit (Time it right, and it ought to take a few seconds).  Mephaust is always willing to take in new souls.  It's a temporary plan, but Raj has little to no long-range abilities without the Silver Demon.)

[Lilacs]

Yeah, Yeah

*puts the small bomb into M-2 arm*

You heard it.

*M-2's right claw transforms into a sniper gun*

FIRE!!!

*the smalll orb blasted out of the guns barrel*

(ooc: sorry for the short post its like 11 pm over here or something, me sleepy....zzzzzz)

[Sideways]

General, we have reached Corneria. Awaiting further orders.

Bring us into the atmosphere.

Command Acknowleged.We are making our way into the atmosphere now.

If you can, find a place big enough for us to land on.

Affirmative.

*The Mobius enters Corneria and hovers in the air, searching for a place to land. *

[Lilacs]

Lilacs: *cough*

B.O.B:

[Kal]

OoC:  Ah, sorry, sorry.  This week's been busy as hell.  I'll see if I can post before the weekend.

[Sideways]

OOC: Wow, It died.. lol.

[Lilacs]

Kal revive the topic or you will be forever poked with sticks!

[Sideways]

We seem to be all set. I'm heading down to the surface, going to try to gain some information.

What do you want me to do?

It doesn't matter really.

I'm prepared to leave when you are, General.

KITT, we have to get you situated back within your alternators body, I feel you will be more comfterable using that, it's modeled after The Knight 2000 body you had back in the past.

Those were some good da...

What's the matter, KITT?

*KITT's scanner bar makes ominous swooping sounds*

I can't be sure yet, Phoenix. I'm picking up some weird signals.

And that worries you why?

KARR.

KARR.

Wasn't car destroyed a long time ago? Back when you were still with Knight?

It's possible he could have been rebuilt, Devon never went back to re-aqquire the logic Module of KARR...