Zack lowered his head on the table alone at the office. His two favourite things, sitting still and doing nothing. He was having bills stacked up on each other by the day and he had to pay his bills. He needed sustenance. If he didn't get enough calories then he wouldn't be able to function properly.He heaved a sigh impatient, the end of the month seemed very far away. He checked his views and whatnot. 8k likes and 304k views. He tapped his lip with a fountain pen and began to type erratically."Hi!""Ah!" He touched his chest. "Novalie, what are you doing here?""Oh, just checking up on you." She moved around his desk."I'm fine now, please leave. I'm really busy." He frowned.She pulled up his laptop. He stopped her."This is an invasion of my privacy.""As if you care about that. You check up on everyone all the time." She said."Doesn't mean you should do this.""So you're wasting precious time watching clips?"He felt insecure. But on the outside he looked like he couldn't care a
"You got me good but anyone can make an educated guess and still be right."He held her and stopped the bus, he got home and Mort stood back with Amir who pulled down his eyelid and did a raspberry.Zack brought her to him. "Surprise?" He said grinning.Mort grabbed her. "What were you thinking?" "I'll explain later. I gotta go." He jogged back to work. He went to work sweaty and Mr Brunner spoke to an important businessman. He got several burritos and the vendor was looking at him funny."Zack, where have you been?""Ah, I brought snacks.""All right, Trevor."They took their share and Zack looked depressed. "That was my lunch."Novalie overheard that and raised her eyebrows."Our lunch of course. Thanks for having my back."She curled her hand. "No thanks necessary. It's no big deal.""Was it? I kinda thought it was." He said.She scoffed. "Back to work mode."Zack brushed his face. He was ready for some action but he wasn't going out anytime soon. "Would you like to have dinner?
He let Novalie out first and he met Gwen at the porch.She frowned at Novalie. "Zack, what are you doing here so late at night? With her?""This is my coworker." He said grinning. "Price. Price, this is Gwen."Novalie eyed her thoughtfully. "Pleased to meet you." Gwen shook her hand firmly. "Likewise."Novalie let go. "You have a firm grip. I'll see you when I see you, Zack. I had a nice time."Gwen fumed in anger."Is something wrong?""I see you have other priorities.""It isn't what it looks like.""Oh no, you don't have to explain yourself. I understand perfectly." She said curtly."You do? Perfect, what are you doing here anyway." "I had dinner just across the street and I happened to see you.""Oof. Am I missing something?""Did you have this dinner in mind?""Actually, I was kind of hungry and she asked me out. I agreed.""Is that so? Was it before or after I asked?""That was after, geez, nothing to it. No need to get so worked up. I said no.""I am not overwhelmed, I just ne
Zack went about searching for any trouble, making sure no one got hurt or him, he recorded this time through the helmet cam, it was very vital. He didn't want any misunderstandings to ensue, especially after Petra or Chazzon. He spotted a lady struggling with a man in black. She held on to the end of the purse. "Help! This man's stealing my purse!" The lady shouted raising the alarm.The man was physically stronger.A girl screamed in the background. "Thief!""Jesus, let go, woman!" He seemed terrorized that people would catch him. Zack noticed the man's eyes flying both ways to the crowd, to the girl, he turned pale. He softened succumbing on his own and at the knight coming. He couldn't seem to leave the lady.Zack rushed towards them and he pushed the man into a bench. "Oof!" He handed the purse to the lady who smiled. "Thanks, pal, you're a real one." She said running away."Don't worry folks, your saviour has arrived!" "My purse!" The girl shouted. "Dad! The bad man let
Gwen returned from her trip to Morphius. She was eager to see Zack and she called Amir. She had something important to discuss with him. "Jamila, I don't know where he is." Amir said surprised that she spoke to him. Usually she was accustomed to speaking with Mort and Zack. "I would be happy to find him for you.""That's very kind of you." Her parents had followed her to Terra and they were eager to explore earth for themselves.Her father disapproved. "This place is archaic.""Why did you change your name? Have you forgotten your roots?" "It's a terrible name.""So what?" Her mother covered her mouth. Gwen smiled at them. "I'm so glad that you've come to Earth.""Are there any patrol bots. Flying cars? Why is the vegetation so scanty?" Her mother said anxiously. Trying to touch a marigold."The aliens look just like us.""Astonishing." He pushed up his glasses at the people staring at them.Gwen felt very proud. "You'll have to fit in around here.""My robe looks perfectly fine."
"Don't call me, Sergeant.""Aren't you a sergeant?" He said upclose."It sounds uncomfortable coming from you.""What do I call you then?""Nothing." She whispered. Zack groaned in long-suffering knowing that she was being serious. She was boggling him down with all this overthinking."What's wrong?""We're having dinner. Tonight."They sat back and Arwatt her father and Mayne gazed at their plate of food."I made them especially for you."Mayne lifted a piece of bacon repugnantly. "What is this?"Arwatt dug into his dinner without thinking twice. "I suppose I can eat after all that walking.""There's more where that came from. I overcooked.""I am not complaining." Arwatt said."This is where you live?" Mayne said. She winced at a cockroach scaling up the wall, her skin crawled and Seymour lunged to grab it. The paint chipped off."An organic pest control service. I like it." Arwatt said.Zack promised not to be negligent with Seymour so he gave him a piece of bacon and brushed his f
Zack brushed Seymour's fur. He fumed at Mayne's attitude. He wasn't bothered but he wondered why Gwen would lie to her parents about the message.He lowered the cannister with the creature in it into a box. He wanted to speak to her face-to-face.She was online. "Babe..." He deleted that and typed hi instead."I saw the news. This is terrible. Why would anyone do such a thing?" She jumped into the core of the topic."That's not important right now. ""Really?"He typed. "You promised you would communicate." "Communicate what?""You know talk to me. About anything. Is it really worth putting a bar between us? Did I hurt you?"Gwen glanced at her father sleeping in. "No."He exhaled. "Then why did you lie about that nuptial pact?""I did not lie.""You didn't? Then why weren't you interested?" "I was...""Why not?" He dropped the laptop torn to pieces. Zack watched her entering the apartment. He was enchanted by her statuette body. Her dark hair flowed down her shoulders."What are y
"You cannot believe the magic that this machine makes." Arwatt arrived with the device and a bag."What is it?""Nothing dad." Gwen said defensively. Arwatt blinked. "I mean, how does this thing operate?" Gwen glanced at him in surprise and put the bread in the toaster.He clapped when the bread popped out. "What is this?""It's called toast."He looked concerned for her, she folded her arms. "Is anything wrong?"She sighed. "You don't seem too excited.""I was, I think your attitude change comes as quite a shock to the both of us. So we needed to see for ourselves what happened. We want what's best for you. And that is what you want."She pursed her lips. "I don't want to get married. Mother thinks I don't know any better. I'm afraid she's telling the truth.""I'm very confused. Do you want to get married or do you not want to?"She admired her father for his adaptability. Nothing came as quite a shock to him as it did to mother. "I'm afraid I've disappointed her. I'm ready to giv
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