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Post by Zero on Jun 5, 2009 22:13:51 GMT -4
Since the Soul Crisis is taking an extended time to complete, I'm just gonna go ahead and write this along side my Jenny Wakeman story.
This story takes place within the TRT Continuity, after the events of Soul Crisis. ________________________________________________________
Prologue
In the beginning, there was an empty void of infinity.
Then in one cataclysmic burst... an Omniverse was born.
Consisting the whole of reality, Multiverses and Universes came forth.
I was created in one of those universes. The Teenage Robot Universe, as it was named.
I took deep pride in what I had been able to accomplish. My world was perfect. Then it came to an end.
I learned that our history was not the only one. Infinite alternate timelines flowing along side ours, each one in which events unfolded differently. We called the collection of alternate timelines Hypertime.
A villian called Narok tried to destroy it. He was stopped by us and our alternate selves, but at great cost.
My home timeline was wiped out, and all who I knew were folded in a new time reality, and were changed. But I survived. I always survive.
The new timeline was different. There was no order. The so called heroes are often at odds with one another. I tried to stop it by rebooting history, but I was stopped... by myself.
Not really me. Not the real me. An alternate. The one who replaced me in this new timeline. He calls himself XJ-0.
He has the power to right this world, but he refused. He even allowed himself to be distracted by love.
Coward. Fool.
This world... this timeline... this reality... needs it's true hero.
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I... Zero Omega.
ZERO: Journey's End
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Post by Zero on Jun 8, 2009 21:47:25 GMT -4
Chapter 1. Part 1
The forest, outside the city limits of Tremorton. Zero's base.
He can hear everything. Every cry, every wrong done. He had the power to right it all. But he did not take it.
He is not a god. All deserve to do great good. That is why he stands there, serene... calm.
(Flash back)
FATHER: You must be able to stop and listen. A foolish one makes haste, but he who is shrewd watches his step closely.
ZERO: This is not the same as patience. You're suggesting I be slow to action?
FATHER: No. You must be able to listen and discern. You are not the only one of your kind. The power you have, you have put to good use, but you must be considerate of others, lest you cause resentment.
(Present)
He opens his eyes and looks around.
It is peaceful. As for the rest of the world, he knows not to worry too much.
ZERO: The world is in good hands.
Two arms wrap around him from behind in embrace. Jessie Winkler.
JESSIE: How do you feel?
Zero puts his hand over hers.
ZERO: I feel fine.
He turns suddenly and tries to playfully tackle her, but she resists and actually throws him into the ground on his back.
He looks up at her standing over him, and they laugh. She lies next to him in the grass and they watch the clouds.
End part 1.
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Post by Zero on Jun 9, 2009 20:12:39 GMT -4
Chapter 1 Part 2
Cluster Prime.
An unprecedented era of peace is flourishing on the robot world. Queen Vega has done. No robot on this world is limited, with the exception of one.
He is sealed at the core of Cluster Prime. Zero Omega, the XJ-0 of a dead timeline. For his crimes against this universe, was locked here, never to threaten anyone again. He has been very patient.
Over time, he has been able to repair his damaged body. His old cape it tattered, and his armor reshaped to mirror that of his alternate self. Zero's symbol is crudely scratched into his chest, with the omega symbol encasing it. Only the side parts of his old helmet could be salvaged, leaving his hair exposed. Now he has regained enough power to escape. As always, he has risen beyond his limits.
He rises and approaches the metal wall. He focuses and begin to punch it. Outside the 7 guards and hear the banging of metal on metal. They are surprised since this is the first time they've heard this kind of sound coming from the containment. As the banging get louder, a dent forms. The guards take position around the dent as it gets bigger, ready to attack. then the banging stops. They stand their ground, waiting for the prisoner to break through the dent.
Suddenly, he breaks out, through a different wall. Panicked, the guards take seconds to re-aim. Not enough time.
OMEGA: RuuuuaaaggHHHHHHH!!!!
He assault is vicious. He rips the circuitry from them, and literally plows through them. Only one lives long enough to send a warning beacon to the Queen.
Vega receives the message an readies the troops. In moments, Omega rips through the surface.
The troops open fire trying to slow him. He can take the blasts, but they deter him from recalibrating his navigation systems. He stay on the ground. Cluster's ships surround him, but he attack the troops and uses them as shields.
VEGA: Hold fire! Don't harm our people!
Omega spots Vega's flagship. His gambit has worked. He flies through the bridge and faces Vega, She transforms her sword an attacks. Omega has had many years of experience in swordsmanship and easily avoids her strikes. He breaks her sword and grabs her by the throat.
As he holds her, he accesses the navigation controls. He downloads the maps of the universe and regains his orientation. He knows where earth is, as well as several other worlds.
He looks at Vega and is ready to kill her. He rears his fist and is about to strike when he is stopped by Britestar. She throws him out the ship and keeps her punches on him. He hasn;t regains full power, and cannot afford to lose here. He grabs her fist and throws her down to the surface. She fixes her position and lands safely.
When she looks up, Omega is gone. He has left the planet.
Vega looks at the files Omega accessed, and can see that he's heading for Earth. It'll take him days to get there, so she sends a subspace message that will reach the planet before he does.
A little robot girl cries after witnessing the devastation. Vega picks her up and comforts her. The citizens begin to rebuild.
End Part 2.
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Post by Jessie Winkler on Jun 12, 2009 22:33:06 GMT -4
Dude, WEIRD! I was planning on making some OC fics too! Mainly oneshots, though. Mind if I use your character?
As for your story, looks great! Can't wait for it to continue!
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Post by Zero on Jun 12, 2009 22:49:00 GMT -4
For a oneshot? Sure, I don't see why not.
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Post by Zero on Jun 12, 2009 23:57:28 GMT -4
Chapter 1 Part 3
1 day later.
The alarm goes off in Zero's base. Zero receives the signal while catching a bank robber. He tosses the crook to Jessie, who tosses him into a patrol vehicle... through the roof.
She joins Zero and they head back to base.
ZERO: That's subspace message. Whoever sent was in a hurry.
He opens to filter on the computer and decodes the message.
JESSIE: It's from Cluster Prime.
ZERO: Maybe they're touching base. I haven't heard from Britestar in a while.
They read the message and their faces change from interest to concern, then shock.
JESSIE: That's awful! I hope they're recovering well...
ZERO: They will... he's not concerned with them.
JESSIE: Who is he?
ZERO: Zero Omega. He tried to destroy the universe last year, but we stopped him.
Zero begins to ponder with worry.
JESSIE: (Takes hold of his arm)What's wrong?
ZERO: That last time I fought him, I was no match. He was merciless. Stronger. He was gonna kill me, and almost did. But the other heroes overtook him and plunged him into the sun. He survived, but was locked up on Cluster Prime.
Zero clenches his fist.
ZERO: Now he's on his way back here.
JESSIE: Don't worry Zero! We can beat him! We did before! And every other bad guy that took us on!
Zero looks down.
ZERO: Yeah, we did, but I feel different about this one. Omega did more than just threaten the universe... he caused me to question my role.
The voice of Zero's father come from the computer.
FATHER: After all that you have experienced, do you still feel inadequate?
End Part 3.
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Post by Zero on Jun 15, 2009 23:58:46 GMT -4
Chapter 1 Part 4
Zero is visibly embarrassed.
ZERO: Yeah... I just can't help it.
JESSIE: But why?
Zero thinks, but the truth is he really doesn't know what to say.
FATHER: This isn't about what you've done, or have learned. You have lost something. There is someone you should meet. Your girlfriend knows her quite well...
JESSIE: Jenny Wakeman!
The suburbs. Jenny's neighborhood.
Zero and Jessie are walking up to the Wakeman household. Zero has heard of Jenny many times, but never actually met her. Two worlds one could suppose.
But what does Jenny have that Zero lost?
As they get near the door, they hear a small winy voice.
TUCK: Oh, brother! Another fake Jenny!
ZERO: What the...?
JESSIE: (Giggling) Don't mind him, he's Tuck Carbunkle.
ZERO: He a funny little guy...
Tuck promptly kicks Zero's leg.
ZERO: ...
Jessie just keeps giggling at Zero's expense.
JENNY: Hey Jess! How Jane?
They look up and see Jenny looking out her window.
JESSIE: She's been alright, me too. And I... brought someone.
Jenny sees Zero, with Tuck still kicking him.
A moment later, Jenny is down in her yard, and meets Zero for the first time. He and Jessie have explained the situation.
JENNY: I've heard stories about you Zero. A lot of mixed views.
ZERO: I know...
JENNY: I know what that's like. Feeling like you have to endlessly prove yourself. That can really affect how well you function. You don't need to put yourself through that.
ZERO: No Jenny. I MUST. I have to prove Omega wrong.
JENNY: Okay... how about a sparring match?
ZERO: What!?
JESSIE: Jenny! What are you doing?
JENNY: You'll see.
Jenny and Zero ready them selves, and the match begins.
Jenny rushes Zero.
ZERO:(To himself) A rush attack. That's pretty wreckless...
He barely blocks Jenny's fist, and he goes for a counter attack. He's hit by a devastating right hook from Jenny. Jenny keep her attacks up, and Zero can't counter or even dodge.
He falls and hit the ground hard. Jessie sits him up.
JESSIE: Are you okay Zero?
ZERO:(Surprised) Yeah, but Jenny, I couldn't keep up!
JENNY: Zero... you can be a great hero, but your missing something. I fight to protect the innocent. Why do you fight?
JESSIE: This is why your father sent you to her.
Jessie helps Zero up.
JESSIE: Do you know what it is?
ZERO: No, but I think I know how to find it.
JENNY: I know you will.
ZERO: Omega will be here soon. I need to get ready. (To Jessie) And I won't do it alone.
Zero and Jessie hug each other.
ZERO: Jenny. It was good to meet you. I can see why so many of our friends are so fond of you.
JENNY: Right back at'cha! Good luck Zero.(To Jessie) You know, you two do make a good couple.
JESSIE:(Smiling) I know.
Zero looks of into the distance.
ZERO: What do I fight for?
END Chapter 1
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Post by Zero on Jun 22, 2009 18:47:05 GMT -4
Chapter 2 Part 1
In the cosmos, Omega builds his power as he make his way to earth. He stops from time to time to challange himself to clusters of asteroids. His strength is refined with every obstacle he faces.
Power, and the pursuit of it, is all that drives him.
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Earth.
Zero walks into the town square. It's deserted.
ZERO: Where is everyone?
From nowhere he hears a voice call out to him.
JENNY: Zero! Stop worrying about everyone else!
Zero sees Jenny standing atop a building.
JENNY: You've forgotten your purpose! Why are you here?
ZERO: Jenny! I only want to do what's right!
JENNY: Yeah, but for who? I fight for the innocent, that is my source of power.
Zero tries to reach out to her, but he is slowly consumed by darkness.
JENNY: Don't you remember your power...?
Power. To be a hero, one must have power. The power to end conflict. But at what cost?
The power to end conflict, is also the power to destroy all who would do evil in the world.
Is such power truly necessary?
Does achieving such power make one a true hero?
Zero wakes up in his capsule. Jessie's tapping on his head.
JESSIE: Time to wake up sleepy head! We have places to go remember? Let's what your father has planned!
They go to the main console of Zero's base. The screen activates and Zero's father begins to speak.
FATHER: You must first head to the inner city. There you will find a former ally who has long passed the need for approval to accomplish his tasks.
END Part 1
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Post by Zero on Jun 23, 2009 18:49:41 GMT -4
The inner city is a gritty place. Zero really doesn't come her often. Not becuase he doesn't care.
This is the territory of Hedgehog.
Zero and Jessie are looking around the allyways. Hedgehog is a dark character and prefers to remain hidden, something he can do well. Not even a robot could find him.
The people really don't do much. They are seen just liotering or trash talking. Every now and then they shoot a glare at any passerby. Who knows thier circumstances? They just don't like to be disrespected.
Zero is sure they are good in heart despite thier surrounding, but as always; there are those who just can't let a good day go by.
A car speeds down the main street and the driver opens fire on a crowd with a 32.Calibur.
Zero, in a burst of super speed, catches the bullets. Everyone ducks. When Zero stops he get hit by gunfire. The driver has picked a new target.
Zero drops the used bullets and stand his ground to protect the people. Honestly, why are crooks so stupid? The driver is too distracted by Zero to notice that Jessie is standing right in the path of the vehicle.
She quickly robonizes and stomps her foot on the front of the car. The driver, not wearing his seatbelt, flies right through the windsheild.
He land several yards away, but to Zero and Jessie's surprise, he staggers to his feet and darts into an abandoned deli.
The display stands are still up, but are empty. The thug hides behind them and tries to catch his breath. His moment of peace is disturbed though. He can hear movement in the deli. He get's up and looks around. He then realizes he lost his gun in the crash. He finds an old chair an breaks a leg off. Whoever is in there with him is getting closer. Glass breaks. He turns swinging, but his hand is stopped by an the anthro... Hedgehog.
Zero and Jessie break through the doorway of the deli and finds the thug knocked out, with Hedgehog standing in the shadows nearby.
HEDGEHOG: Nice show out there. It'll give the street gangs something to luagh about.
END Part 2
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Post by Zero on Jul 15, 2009 22:05:54 GMT -4
Chapter 2 Part 3
The thug is promtly taken away by the police. Zero and Jessie speak with Hedgehog in the shadows of the alley, to his preference.
HEDGEHOG: Not too usual for you day walkers to show up here.
ZERO: It's good to see you too.
HEDGEHOG: This isn't a social visit. You usually look for the old gang when somethings up.
ZERO: Sorry, I've been busy. You know the whole hero, hope and light thing.
HEDGEHOG: So what is it this time?
ZERO: Omega is coming here. And I don't think I can fight him.
HEDGEHOG: Of course not!
JESSIE: Hey! Zero came here for advice, not an insult!
HEDGEHOG: What do you care?
JESSIE: Oh I care. I care so much for Zero!
HEDGEHOG: You're dating a pushover.
JESSIE: Why you...!
She swings her arm to slap him, but he catches her hand.
ZERO: THAT'S ENOUGH!
Zero grabs Hedgehog by his shirt.
HEDGEHOG: Or what?
Zero pauses not realizing what he had done. Hedgehog pushes him off and hits Zero in the head with a nearby pipe, and keeps on him.
Zero fights back, knocking the pipe out of Hedgehog's hand and punching him square in the chest, but only enough to push him a few feet.
HEDGEHOG: You can easily put me down, but you don't. You hold back too much. You're scared. Omega would crush you, and your fight would be pointless.
Zero then realizes why Hedgehog antagonized him.
ZERO: You wanted so see my will to fight. The truth is I don't have the will. That's why I feel I can't win.
HEDGEHOG: Zero, with all that power, why would you hold back from doing what is necessary?
ZERO: It's too much power. I use to use it easily, I had no problem with that. I was able to solve any problem with my power. But people became afraid of me.
HEDGEHOG: When I first met you, the one that made you stand out was your natural distinction of right and wrong. That was the gift of your humanity. But when you made the super more important than the man, you lost it and made unwise choices in using your power. It resulted in animosity amongst us friends and fear of you. Take back your humanity.
JESSIE: How can he do that? How can any of us? We're super heroes!
HEDGEHOG: By not caring too much. Don't try to be so perfect. No one is.
ZERO: Is that what you do? You use fear and darkness. Everyone in this area wants you dead!
HEDGEHOG: Well, at least it keeps them from killing each other most of the time.
ZERO: But I don't want people to hate me.
Jessie hugs Zero.
JESSIE: I don't.
HEDGEHOG: Isn't that enough?
Zero smiles and hugs her back.
ZERO: Yeah... it is.
END Part 3
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Post by Zero on Jul 19, 2009 16:33:49 GMT -4
Outer Space.
Space pirate ships fire their weapons with end. Omega takes all the punishment they can deal to him. Every moment he fights, every experience, his strength returns to him, and his power grows.
Omega takes hold of one ship and crashes it into the others. They collide out of control. In the chaos, Omega land on the main ship and challenges the pirates. With every attempt to defeat him, bodies flay, bones are broken, no mercy is shown.
The pirates are decimated. Omega stands alone. An aura of power enshrouds him.
OMEGA: Every universe has a heart that can never be destroyed. You cannot stop me
Omega continues his way to Earth.
END Chapter 2
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Post by Zero on Jul 21, 2009 17:49:59 GMT -4
Chapter 3 Part 1
Nighttime in Tremorton
Jessie sleeps peacefully. For Zero, it's been a restless night. He's in the habit of pacing back and forth in thought. He meditates on his experiences, lessons, and values.
He ponders, thinking backwards through time trying to remember his glory days.
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Tremorton. 2073 AD.
The city is in a slump. Population has fallen. People come and go.
Zero alone patrols the city. The lack of activity is unbearably boring, but his duty calls out to him. Ever since the Newgen War, humans have been leary of the city. Zero blames himself for the decline in the city's reputation and feel depressed for it. He sees Kayla Austin. She's been commuting irregularly. It's been a while since Zero communicated with anyone.
ZERO: Hey Kayla!
She looks around to see who is calling her. Oddly she doesn't think to look up, so Zero floats down to her.
ZERO: Hey...
KAYLA: Hi Bro!
ZERO: Um, how you've been?
KAYLA: Okay I guess. I've been busy. I've been really involved with my family lately.
ZERO: I see. Things have been slow here in the city.
KAYLA: Oh...
ZERO: Look Kay, I just wanna know. Did I do good? Am I still an influence?
KAYLA:... You are to me. You've always done good.
ZERO:... Not many seem to think so.
KAYLA: Oh come on Zero, you know everyone likes you. I have to go now. I need to help my family.
Kayla leaves him. She has her priorities. Zero wishes he could help, without a regular job or the time he can't. That makes him feel even more useless.
"You know everyone likes you..."
ZERO: I don't...
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Zero's base, present day.
ZERO: I don't...
Zero mutters to himself.
Zero had begun to believe he could use his power to help everyone. This proved to be untrue. His power has limits and he would never use them to take over the world to make it a better place.
Power cannot be abused like that. He's not a god. How do you help someone without helping them directly?
ZERO: Influence the people?... No, too controlling... Inspiration is the answer. But how
END Part 1
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Post by Zero on Jul 27, 2009 20:34:00 GMT -4
Chapter 3 Part 2
Dawn breaks, and Jessie awakes. She looks to the window only to see Zero standing at her bed.
JESSIE: WUUUAAHH!!!
She scrambles to cover up her night gown.
JESSIE: Okay, we may be dating, but that's creepy. We have a concept called "privacy", ever heard of it?
ZERO: (A little red in the face)Sorry. I just wanted to get a early start today.
JESSIE: A start on what?
ZERO: We're looking for a hunter.
An hour later, Zero's waiting outside the window. Jessie pokes her head out.
JESSIE: Prettied up and READY!
ZERO: What took you?
JESSIE: Girls care about their looks. It's pretty high maintenance.
ZERO: Didn't think you needed it.
She throws a sharp look at him, but he smiles. She blushes.
JESSIE: So, uh... a hunter?
ZERO: Champ Mars to be exact. A big game hunter. Doesn't like small fry. He came to this city in secrecy, but revealed himself in a heroic effort. I was one of the first ones to meet him. Contact between us has been sporadic.
JESSIE: And you need to see him now why?
ZERO: Inspiration.
End Part 2
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Post by Jessie Winkler on Jul 27, 2009 21:36:08 GMT -4
Hah! LOVE this chapter!
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Post by Champ on Jul 27, 2009 21:54:07 GMT -4
Nice. Technically I retconned Champ so that he isn't a martian in his most recent incarnation, but oh well. Still can't wait to see where this is going, so far so good.
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