He stepped back when Adam aimed his gun at him. His Adam's apple bobbed. "I said move, Slick.""I will make you a very wealthy man.""Think I'm stupid? I'm not after the girl, I'm after the MEN" "I'm talking $12,000 × 120. You find the criminals. I will keep your secret safe, I just want the girl back. I will give you the money as promised."His door clicked open.His opening the door was like a breath of fresh air."What are you waiting for? Climb aboard, your majesty."He climbed in and covered his ear while Adam screamed going past the cops....Zack picked up speed driving north and he glanced at Julie who brushed her eyes."What is your problem?" "Nothing." She winced at Conrad watching her. "Please stop looking at me like that." Conrad brushed his nose. "Sorry."Guard Dog scanned her and searched his database. [ Search Complete ] Conrad saw his battery. 09% "Sleep Mode." He powered down.Zack threw up a hand driving carefully this time. It had been over nearly 24 hours st
He heard his mother Tessa crying."Oh no. I'm not prepared for this.""You put this baby in me and don't you dare tell me to breath!"She hardly ever sounded like that. He understood that she was nervous after so many years of miscarriage and the doctors telling her to quit."Mom." Mort was distress, he forgot about everything else and he realized that he needed to be there for her. Carlos held her hand screaming at the intensity of her strength. "The doctor can't make it. There's too much traffic." He ran into the room and he pushed Oogie towards her."What? I know nothing about child-delivery." She winced when he pushed her towards Tessa who elevated her legs.Oogie was in tears. "Okay, mommy now relax. I have intel about your contractions..."Tessa just needed a female companion to be around with and she was not the kind to give consolation to especially when she could not invest empathy but they were accepting. This was a critical moment for her.Her screams forced her to improv
"I have an associate with me sir."Alec sighed brushing his eyes shut. "Who is it?""Adam Nicholson if I may. He is determined to get that prize money and Elaine too. We planned to meet halfway.""They will hurt her. Don't you see? Leave him and go get her yourself.""You see, the problem is, they know I'm after her and I..." His lip trembled. "They were in a motel. I t_think she's engaged with them.""She was coerced. I know her. She would never do such a thing."Donovan laughed. "She even called me a kook. There was this dog after them. It's robotic."Alec's jaw dropped and his mouth was open the whole time he spoke. Donovan cut his phone."Who knows, Trevor might even kill her and make false claims. Just like he did to Jackson." Adam said vaguely and Donovan's jaw fell open while he cackled.....Zack was checking on the radiator, he realized that the coolant needed replacement. Julie was kicking rocks on the side of the road. "Hey Gizmo, are you done yet?""Trevor, come here."
"Sir, we have received bad news. Please forgive me, I promise to do better."Gondomier frowned at the next robot, Zandax was nothing but a fool. He saw potential in him and he refused to leave Earth because he was in control of his honor. No one could be more worshipped except him."What is it?" He said irritably."Please permit me to speak...it would be offensive but I must go against My Lord and Cosmocrat's wishes for his own safety.""If it is for my safety then so be it.""Trevor is still alive."It knocked Gondomier off his foundation. His fear had been realized. "Did I not tell you not to mention that name again?""Yes but...It's my fault, My Lord.""No! I am the knight now, we cannot coexist. It is not possible. You are lying to me. Do you not want your honour, as a true hero. Do you not enjoy the praise? Do you not want my people to appreciate you."Zandax gazed at the people hailing him. And yet he was in a dark place. He felt empty, violated and used. "B_but Trevor is alive
Zack stomped on the gas pedal. They were neck and neck. Zack zoomed past them and he turned the wheel. The car rotated in an arc. Till it was in front of them."What the hell are you doing?" Conrad said with round eyes.Zack cringed. Adam's eyes rounded, as though he were close to death. He swerved out of the way. Their car crashed into a pole. Elaine's mouth fell open. Zack opened his eyes.Conrad hopped down running after Elaine. He didn't understand why she was changing sides."Donnie!" She said running after him.The lanky man hopped out as pale as ice."Are you okay?" She asked him."Yes yes, I suppose, young Miss. W_where is Adam?"Adam crawled out and dropped curling up into a ball.Conrad struggled with him and he slapped handcuffs on Adam to keep him down around the pole.He cried hard. "Noooo! What's the point?""Elaine, we're wasting time." Zack pulled her. He did not find Donovan to be a threat."You have caused your father so much worry and pain." Donovan said to her.
"What happened to Amir?" He asked....Amir held the blanket over his nose in the dark, his eyes rounded at Tibeus who constantly terrorized him to keep silent about his visits...."Oh my god, he must be traumatized." He said and Gwen pursed her lips."He's definitely going to think I'm cursed or something." Zack blurted. "That is not funny." Mort pointed a fork. Conrad hunched in his brown coat by a bench. He was gazing at a mural of some Catholic Virgin doing pray hands. He winced at Carlos who joined him holding out a bowl. "Would you like s'mores?" He chuckled brushing his eyes at the dad joke.Conrad packed a few. "Thanks.""That thing is magnificent."He said, Guard Dog scanned Carlos and roved past him."Yes.""I don't really want to talk but my wife insists I be more outgoing.""Tell me about it."Carlos opened his mouth. "Short and simple, please." He said."I never thought you'd say that." Tessa was asleep. Zack was on edge. Eager to talk about their next move but
Zack gazed at Tessa. "Mrs Gonzalez, I know what you're thinking.""I want none of it. He's too vulnerable for this kind of suicide mission.""Teresa, whatever Mort decides, we must be in full support. Gwen, you do not owe us your loyalty. We can manage." Carlos said. They moved to the car, Zack changed the licence plate.Mort waved stiffly to Teresa who cried on the porch. Carlos signalled him to look away.Conrad felt like the car was crowded. Gwen brushed her lip, thinking of thousands of scenarios that might happen to them in the long run. She could not believe that she was unprepared. It was all Conrad's fault. She recalled that Zandax and his army were responsible for harming their comrades.She was caught between her duty to her friends and her duty to her world. Afterall she was not Earthling but she was here because of her choices. Her belief in Zack caused more harm than good and here she was striving to fight for them.It was what Zed would have wanted anyway. She folde
"Gee Gwen it's not like there's a ticking time bomb underneath the trailer or something." He sounded anxious but not for the same reason as she."We're people, not machines alright? We'll get there.""Well we need to move faster." "What's your problem? We've been driving for 5 hours. Don't you think we need a break too?"She felt guilty about being hard on him. "How do you feel about your family?" She had not seen him upset and that left her puzzled.He glanced at her, she was actually throwing his failings in his face. "I'd rather not talk about it." He said hoarsely but his eyes said it all.Gwen turned to leave and Zack lingered alone for a while.Morty drove all the way and he spotted two drones zipping over their cars through the windshield. He gasped when they turned to him. The canons powered up and they fired.The bumper took a heavy hit and he drove faster. Till the arrow reached the speed limit. A squad car picked up their velocity on the way and started to chase after the
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