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
Gwen's lip trembled. "Zack...Zack! Please I need you to be okay.""Sharp, he's outcold." Conrad reminded.She just knelt there wondering who Sharp was and she sighed. Guard Dog tasered the men trying to get to them.They carried him to the car and they escaped. Zack woke up hoping that the nightmare would end. He expected to wake up to a pair of amber eyes and he winced at the steely blue ones. Conrad sat up straight. Gwen looked relieved."What were you thinking? You were being reckless and you were being too slow. I thought this mission was important to you." Conrad said."You think I don't prioritise this mission? I was just trying to help her out." Zack pointed.Gwen softened at him."At least we have to reach the ship in one piece. She's the only means to get us there."She frowned. "The staff was not safe with anyone else. Who knows what they might do to it.""It wasn't important." He said. "The vans were coming, I had to warn you!""I saved your life and this is all the app
"No. No one else is here, Amir.""Are you sure? Did you bring food? It's a pity if he finds it. I'm sure my dog is a pig in disguise.""Yes, it's our snack, he can have it." Gwen said. Zack slumped at the van, he felt like he was outside looking in ironically. He glanced at Conrad hiding in the car too. The set of his shoulders were tense. They were quiet. He looked like he preferred it that way.Rupert charged across the park and lunged into the car nipping and slobbering on his face. He held him close. Rupert barked and he plodded him to be quiet. "Shh, shh." "Rupert!" Seymour emerged from the house stretching and he brushed his fur around Amir's ankle and licked along his hind leg to make sure his scent was on him.Zack gazed at his cat alive and hearty. He maintained a calm expression even though he wanted to retrieve him back. Rupert whimpered prodding him to go outside."Go go." He tossed a drumstick outside and Rupert went after it.Mrs Akilah emerged."Amir, how many tim
"You promised so are we getting coffee or not?" He said pulling her out of her thoughts.She pursed her lips and she clapped his hand.He pulled her up. "Certainly." Zack lowered his sword surprised. "Really?" She took her jacket shaky. "Yes. As promised."He turned grim. "Oh. I was kidding about the coffee." He thought half disappointed.Gwen exhaled. They got to the ship, Mort huffed gazing at the can of soda. He flicked it at the can and missed."This is hopeless." Mort said."It's all we have and_"They paused at the Klozarian ship headed towards them.Conrad clenched his teeth. "How the hell did they find us?"Zack was jittery from the coffee or the vessel headed towards them."We gotta go." They rushed towards to Gwen's ship and Mort gasped at Guard Dog."Hey!" They paused as the doors opened and Conrad aimed closing an eye on the scope.The first person he saw was a large alien in a burgundy suit. He grinded his teeth at Zandax who had a golden Z on his chest. Zack frowne
"Then who are you?"Zack didn't know whether to feel sympathy or anger or fear for Zandax. As upsetting as it was, it wasn't about him. It was about Zandax. An alien going through an identity crisis. He had been lied to most of his life that he was no good. In a sense, it rang true but this one was muddled by the opinions of others that he couldn't seem to understand himself anymore. He didn't know what to tell him."I am deeply sorry that I tried to kill you. I did it for honour but nothing brings me any solace."Gwen softened. She fidgeted. "I feel empty and weak. I never seem to do anything right." Zandax knelt there feeling dejected. Aware of his own failings and his anger, now he was in front of the one person who could help him and he turned him down. Zack worked his jaw. Maybe he was lied to but it didn't excuse the fact that he tried to kill him. Zack left him quickly conflicted and frustrated.Zack looked lost. He sat on a tire swing holding on to the chains. He saw him
"Rule #1, never assume that your enemy will spare your life." Broseam said proudly."Duh, I kinda figured that out." He said and he glanced at Zandax watching them."Rule #2, trust your instincts.""Behind you!" Zack pointed and Broseam rammed him down. "Nice try. I am not so easily distracted Trevor."Zack laughed. "Does everyone just make up their own rules?""It's the code, what I was taught, it's not quite different from the handbook." Broseam said smiling."Great, more codes." Zack said."It's not that bad, a little structure won't hurt anyone." He patted his back with his metallic arm laughing heartily."Easy for you to say." He laughed, certain that he needed a chiropractor now.Broseam beamed at him. "You SHOULD have more structure. It helps.""Not for everyone, Bro." Zack said mildly annoyed by his domineering attitude."It's Broseam, no monikers...you should. And as for Zandax." He pointed to the alien isolated from everyone else."He is daft and evil. Who knows what evil lu
Mort patted his back. "Sorry for the advice."Mort walked out and curled in a corner crying in secret. Zack gazed at Gwen with longing. She had a talk with the others and stood on her tip toes talking to Broseam who placed a hand on her head. The other men tried not to laugh. He smiled with longing dreamy eyed. He felt guilty because he once had a crush and it burned him. But her feelings were mutual. Were they just there because she was alien and he had no chance with humans? Maybe he was just a simpleton longing for something or someone he couldn't have or he couldn't give. He could settle. Gwen glanced at Zack watching and she turned red maybe from him watching her being made fun of. Or just her instincts knowing someone was watching or the unsettling feeling in her midriff.She reciprocated with a casual smile and Zack looked behind him and saw no one was there.She chuckled and he rubbed his hair awkwardly.He approached her and she folded her arms. He paused.Gwen lowered her
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