"Hey, you're still a winner, pal." She shook his hand. The assistant gave her the cheque and she beamed as they took her pictures. Zack exhaled in relief, he would have really looked bad out there trying to cheat. He turned sad. Her boyfriend looked really pleased and so did she. "Too bad, you could have gotten something nice for yourself." Lance said grinning."What about you?""I'm just looking for free food. They don't stand a chance." He burped brushing his lip.Zack smiled. He still didn't know what to do. He was afraid that he wouldn't get a real job.He brushed his hair not knowing how to approach them."You...are a loser." Echo snorted."For once I agree." Raymond said and they laughed hard so did Mort.They sat in a circle around a fire."What are you thinking about?" Gwen said.He felt small again. "What my mom said. I kinda messed up trying to get money.""What for?""To get us a trip. So we could have everything we ever wanted. Without struggle, I hate myself for tha
Raymond was asleep and there was this blanket. Echo took it off and found Mort and Lance conversing about a basketball game."Hey, we're discussing here."She dumped it and stomped over them. "Sorry, you're just all over the place, seriously."They groaned trying to get comfortable."What's her problem?" Lance asked him.Zack shoved his hands into his pockets. "Maybe some other time." The plans could wait. Gwen who just went for a swim approached.He cleared his throat going towards her. "Hey hey beautiful." He backed her to a corner. She cleared her throat. "I wasn't expecting you." He wondered if this was a dream. It couldn't be. "Listen, I have something important to ask you.""What is it?" She reached up."Is it convenient if we start training tomorrow?"She opened her eyes in surprise. "Why not?""Great. Looking forward to it." He said with a lazy smile. She scoffed when he walked away."It's cold outside." She said getting a blanket."Aww, Gwen you're so sweet." He said t
Echo mirrored Mort's form. "How long are we going to wait?""Trust me, I'm just as impatient as you are."...The workers tried as hard to extract the neonat from the snow."It's impossible to lift." The manager said. "The men are freezing their asses off in this weather.""Our suppliers are on the way.""Is this one of the knight's gadgets?"His partner flailed a torch all over the neo-titan and found a leaf shaped emblem linked against one other like a windmill.Meanwhile, after 18 hrs of strife, a ship zoomed over them. Zack emerged and Mort wore a flannel lined suit. Echo held up two blasters.Zack assessed the group of men at work and the tents. "How do we_""I have a plan."The knight landed in the midst of the working men powerfully. They gazed at him and clenched their teeth. "I can't believe he's alive.""Sorry boys but this mech belongs to me." He said with a voice modulator.They laughed hard. "Look at this joker. What makes you think we're just going to let you have
They waited in the room. "What if they come in through the ceiling?""That's ridiculous." He said. "We're safe as it is. No one is coming.""How long do we have?""Six hours."Gwen was sad. What if they were left to starve so much that they had no strength left to fight? The Lectyrs could be waiting for them to give in. She was on the brink of giving up, this was the best she could do, cause a delay.Lance was in a bad shape. She didn't know what to do except sooth his hair, the toxin was spreading.Raymond needed to be there for him but someone had to watch Stane. His heart rate peaked, he was trembling but keeping his breath stable, his stomach was in knots. It was pointless and hopeless. Gwen was there, he didn't need to take initiative."Can we switch places?" Gwen asked.He snorted. "You clearly aren't strong enough to handle a full-grown Lectyr." She winced, it stung but he was correct but she saw that he was torn. Stane rasped in his chokehold and Gwen tramped over to slug
People watched the neo-titan overhead.Zack flew it to a open area and landed. They alighted from the Mecha and Mort came out of the suit equally distressed.Echo puffed, she gazed at her blasters and exhaled taking them down....Ayron frowned. "Finally.""Yeah, it's been delivered." He said and he felt like he hit a wall.Ayron aimed at Echo and Mort."Let him bring the hostages."Mort sighed heavily and he walked towards the door."Amiga, Ray, it's me.""Mort?" Gwen said erratically. "I can't believe you're back." She said through the microphone hiding her relief."Come outside, now." He said sternly.Raymond touched her hand. "Listen to him, they're forcing him to do this.""Hurry." Mort said and Gwen was paranoid now.Raymond carried Stane and they hurried outside. Mort held Lance who slumped. Gwen held his legs and they got him to the location. Zack pursed his lips and he watched Raymond struggling with Stane. He refused to let him go."Kill the switch." Raymond ordered. Ay
Zack pulled back from the others, he just froze on the spot, it happened that it was a lot worse than he imagined, Ayron double-crossed him and it was all Raymond's fault. Had he just let it go then none of this would have happened.He frowned at Raymond and shut his eyes. He tried all he could yet everything blew up in his face. Gwen woke up and she brushed her eyes getting up. She shuddered feverishly and the thought of addressing anyone irked her."Are you hungry?" The medic Jona said."No."Jona noticed that she was anxious around him."Don't worry, you can take things at your pace."Gwen exhaled. "I think I'll stay put for a while."Echo held her hands together and she went to see Lance in a somnolent state."Lance." She woke him up and he stirred."Hey." Lance said to her. Echo morphed into him. "I'm sorry about not listening to you. I lied about my recruitment. I actually failed.""Echo, I knew all along.""You did?""Yeah, I was just waiting for how long it was going to take
[ Side quest: Gain 3 pounds in one week ]He ate carbs and gnawed on meat."What's going on with him?" Lance said holding up a spoon."Isn't it natural for the two of you to stuff your faces all day?" Echo pointed."No, this isn't natural.""I don't see it.""It's intentional.""Are you two done with the side talk?" Zack said. He sighed. "Okay, I want to gain weight.""Good for you, bro." "About time." She raised a mug."You look like a mess." They commented and Zack smiled feeling motivated."I cannot wait for the results. The best part of staying in shape is that we get to eat what we want." Lance munched on a bagle with smiling eyes.Zack updated the audience who were craving for his content on his page because he had gone missing for one year.He had their attention. He did bench presses and Lance was his spurring partner while he pushed up a barbell. It tipped and Lance grabbed it."Oh!" He fell over.Zack pushed it back up and his arm shook as a result of weakness. He stood
"Ah." He faced the game beaming. "Has the right amount of milk.""Can I play with you?""No, I'm already too far into the game. Single player mode."She got up leaving....Zack checked on the scale and he gained the 7 pounds again despite all the food and the training. He put on his headphones. "Hey guys, I'm heading out.""Yeah, good for you. Don't miss us too much." Zack hopped on the stairs, leaping over 2 steps to get his blood pumping. He thought about Raymond frowning. He wheezed and kept pushing. He missed a step falling off. A guy caught his hand. "Be careful.""Thanks." Zack spotted the man with thick black hair and a notch on his eyebrow."Name's Dylan Hoover." "Zack Trevor." He said shaking his hand."Thanks, I'm such a klutz.""No worries. The stair's an inch too tall anyway." Dylan smiled. "So, what's your goal?""I'm trying to gain some weight. Build muscle." He said.Dylan adjusted a band around his bicep."You look good man. What's your secret?" Zack asked."Oh, y
With the portal-like rift pulsating before them, Zack and Gwen exchanged one more glance, a mixture of apprehension and curiosity in their eyes. Captain Alissa and her Morphian Strike team remained vigilant, ready to respond to any developments.Zack: (determined) "Gwen, we didn't sign up for this adventure expecting it to be easy. Let's find out where this portal leads."Gwen: (resolute) "You're right, Zack. There's something extraordinary on the other side, and we can't turn away from it."With their decision made, Zack and Gwen stepped forward, crossing the threshold of the rift. It felt like being pulled through a swirling vortex, their senses overwhelmed by a kaleidoscope of colors and strange sensations.Moments later, they emerged in an alien landscape. The sky above them was a shade of deep indigo, adorned with multiple moons casting an otherworldly glow. The ground beneath their feet was not Earthly soil, but a crystalline surface that shimmered like a thousand stars.Captain
The bright Las Vegas sun hung high in the sky as Zack Trevor and Gwen prepared for an exhilarating adventure. They stood on the edge of a small airplane, the wind whipping around them, ready for their tandem skydiving experience.Zack, with an undeniable zest for life, grinned at Gwen, his wife, her eyes reflecting a mix of excitement and a hint of apprehension.Zack said grinning. "Gwen, you ready for this? It's gonna be a wild ride!"Gwen smiled nervously smiling. "I trust you, Zack. Let's do this."As they leaped from the plane, the world transformed around them. The roaring wind filled their ears, and the rush of adrenaline surged through their bodies. The sprawling city of Las Vegas stretched out below them, a vibrant mosaic of lights and life.Zack's heart pounded with the thrill of freefall, and Gwen, despite her initial hesitation, soon found herself caught up in the breathtaking beauty of the moment.Their descent continued, and with a graceful swoop, their parachute opened,
Zack wanted to leave a mark but he was afraid that he would go down with the authorities. It was against the law to distribute without a license but there were so many starving.He felt like he was being drawn from different directions. He couldn't bring himself to close up, but Vorax told him they would have to keep this a secret but to what end? He was paralyzed, they wanted different things.He gave out foodstuff and passed out water. He watched the cameras as a man in a white robe approached."Do you know who this is?" Vorax could have not been more paler. He kept his composure and arrived at the door.Zack approached the door."Open up at once."The security guards were infuriated."We did not approve of this activity."Vorax glanced at Zack. "I belong to the Morphian government if that's what you're asking. Zachary Trevor certified mech soldier at your service.""He is here because of me. I orchestrated this charity.""Vorax once again you have proven to be a hazard in this c
The lieutenant colonel and the rest of the MST joined Gwen and they watched the ship leave. She turned off her comms. Hoping she didn't make a mistake by letting him go.Echo, Lance and Raymond gathered. "I've done a research_""Since when?" Raymond asked recovering."Since now. He was right. We're going after him." Lance said.Raymond felt guilty for betraying Zack.... Zack watched space, it was incredibly dark. He smiled at the galaxies. "This will never get old." He expected a blow to the head but Vorax joined him."It's nothing new."He gazed at the interiors. "So this is what it feels like to be inside of Zoldor." "You'll get used to it." Zack retorted.Vorax glanced at him and his eyes crinkled. They stood in the awkward silence."So, how long have you been on combat training?""A millennium.""How old are you?""2500, that's 25 in the Terran time zone.""You're 25?""Is that wrong?" He asked."Do you think it's wrong?" Zack watched him intrigued. He waited as he put the Zo
"Of course not, you can trust me.""Well, you're wrong for taking their side. Your people can be wrong too." He said walking faster."You're giving it away after all you've been through?""I know, I just need to have a little faith." He said. "Besides the videos."She shut her eyes. "Oh...You're going against everything you've stood for just to help someone you barely even know. You're risking your career.""I don't have time for this. I don't stand for this either, I'm on his side and there's nothing they or you can do about it."He focused on the camera and left."Who are they?" Gwen folded her arms.He walked away from her. Zack approached Vorax alone, the behemoths turned their heads and parted ways when he walked boldly and swiftly towards Vorax who was sitting on a chair. He didn't know what he was grappling with.He had to save the Thegronians against all odds."I suppose your way did not work," Vorax said.Zack dropped his kit in the ship. He was done talking. "We have to g
Zack watched the images of his predecessors by flicking a button. He recalled what Deuce had said to him, he didn't seem pleased. "I lost." He buried his head inbetween his knees. He frowned clenching his hand. He couldn't just sit there and sulk. He hefted a sword swinging it. He wouldn't let Vorax beat him so easily."Combat mode." The sparring bots emerged from their chambers to attack him, their eyes flashed red running at him.Zack kicked back to dodged the shots. Gwen watched as he ravaged through the hourde swinging the staff. He jumped mildly twisting his body to stab the bot. He grabbed one by the core and squeezed it. Throwing it against the metallic wall, it dented. Another tossed a rock at him. He flipped over its head and he blasted it with a watch. He twisted kicking another. It had him in a crossbody position. Zack yanked its arm off causing himself to fall upside down. He grabbed its head inbetween his legs and tossed it to the wall. Gwen arrived at the control r
Zack had a lot to accomplish. He couldn't act with his colleagues. He rushed towards Lance who watched from afar.In the arena secluded for training. Zack and Lance exchanged blows and their swords clashed.Zack flipped over his head and landed on the tip of his toes. He gasped gazing at the tear on his suit."I am the fastest thing alive." Lance boasted grinning.Echo rolled her eyes watching from the nosebleed.Gwen watched biting her lower lip."What do you even see in that guy? He's obviously fighting a losing battle."Gwen frowned acknowledging it but she couldn't help it. "You're doing great."Zack held up his buffer barely registering her words. He knew Lance was holding back. None of it felt satisfactory. He gave it all he had to see how sharp his reflexes were.Lance waved a hand to his mouth yawning and he blocked his fist. Tossing him to the other side. He turned to the girls. "I am the greatest gladiator in all of Morphius_"Zack punched him. Lance landed on his face."Tha
Amidst the solitude, Zack sat alone in his spacious house, the silence around him as heavy as the weight he was about to lift. Echo, once his constant companion, had also ventured into the world of employment, leaving Zack with his thoughts. He decided to fill the empty wall with inspiration, pinning a poster of his favorite bodybuilder as a daily reminder of his goals.With determination burning in his eyes, Zack grasped the dumbbells, ready to push himself to new limits. "I'm gonna get stronger. Better," he muttered as he launched into his workout.Each rep felt like a step closer to his aspirations, and with each record-breaking lift, Zack's motivation soared. The sweat poured, but his spirits were high, driven by a newfound strength he hadn't thought possible.However, amid his physical triumphs, Zack couldn't escape a lingering sense of passivity in his life. Solitude loomed like a threatening shadow, and he grappled with the daunting prospect of going through this transformation
Zack and Gwen arrived at the house, their eyes taking in the impressive sight before them. "Pretty wild, isn't it?" Zack commented, his excitement palpable.Gwen glanced at the well-maintained lawn and the spacious garage. "It's beautiful," she replied, her voice filled with admiration.They stepped inside, exploring each room with curiosity. "Five bedrooms," Zack noted, mentally calculating the potential."That's a fair deal," Gwen muttered, her mind already sorting through financial plans.Zack leaned closer to her, his voice lowered. "Say, 10-14 years, and I'll be out of debt," he whispered."Why are you whispering?" Gwen asked, puzzled by his privacy. Her question echoed in the empty room, eliciting a chuckle from Zack.He rolled his eyes playfully and gestured towards a walk-in closet. "We have a walk-in closet too," he declared, attempting to change the subject."Why didn't you tell me you were getting a house?" Gwen questioned, a mix of surprise and annoyance in her voice."Beca