The Alpha Squad: The Call Of The GuardiansA Story by Michael GillComic Book Sci-fi style with a Christian Emphases.
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Prologue:
He stood at the edge of the cliff, the last of The Dark-Riders', along beside him were The Dark-Riders before him, and before them on a bright white cloud was The Son of Man, Jesus. He stood there with The Dark-Riders behind him, and behind them all the saints over the years awaiting this final battle Armageddon. Michael Black, the seventh and last Dark-Rider thougth to himself, "Here we are at the brink of the final battle between good and evil. It only seems like yesterday that I was a teenager...
The Alpha Squad: Call of the Guardians.
Written by Mike Gill
Chapter 1 The beginning of an end.
“I've been working out and going my evening runs, and my metabolism is speeding up.” He explained. “You don't need to explain yourself, we told you that hundreds of times.” Patty reminded him. “Where's Billy?” Asked Frank. “He's at a friends house, it's just us three...” Patty started to say when Billy walked into the house, “Never mind, so what happened this time?” She crossed her arms waiting for an answer. “Nothing, decided to come home for dinner instead.” Billy answered quickly. “I'll grab another plate, you boys wash up, that includes you too Frank.” “And what is the reason for such an organization?” “Wait a minute Dr. Johnson they both look familiar...” Her voice trailed off. “Yes these two use to be a the famous Father and Son gangsters known as Papa Gunna and his son Rocky. And before you can ask your next question yes they were sentenced to life and was given the choice whether to stay in prison for the rest of the lives or be amnesty for becoming cyborgs to be programmed to find these super humans.” “Aren't you afraid that they will revert to their evil ways and aren't you afraid of what every tax paying citizen is going to be willing to allow this to continue? I mean the human rights activists....” “No, on the first question for we have implanted a chip which regulates what decisions they can make. And I believe as well as our Government believes that once the public sees them in action that they will put their worries at rest. And as far as the activists goes I will be more then happy to give them copies of the paper work that both of these new Cyber-Destroyers have read and signed before going under operation.” “So you have decided to call them that, why call them Cyber-Destroyers?” “Well I am sure that is what exactly what that organization is for.” Patty guessed. “As soon as I am done with the dishes I am going for a walk.” Mike told them as he started picking up the dishes off the table. “Like you have to ask?” He asked rhetorically. “But you aren't in band, so why did you ask?” “Because I know your in it... And well I'll see ya.” She walked off to her class. “Oh come on Mikey, you've been here for a week and you've already gotten the eye of one of the most beautiful girls beholding you.” Dave slapped him on the back. A little taller then Dan and had darker tanned skin than Dan and black hair. “How do you do it?” “Look, guys I don't know where you get your delusions but there is no way in this blue-eyed world a wonderful girl like her would go with a sci-fi geek like me.” One thing about Mike is just like his last name; he wore all black, for the fact that he was an Oakland Raiders fan. Wore glasses, tinted green. “Keep telling yourself that you'll begin to believe it.” Dan lectured. “Well, I am off to band, unless you guys want to have another philosophy class discussion here in the hall.” “No thanks, I got Chemistry to go to.” Dave declined. “Yeah me too.” Dan excused himself. “Going good, just not sure how to take all this in.” “What do you mean?” “Well, just like you I'm new here to this school.” “Well, yes, it's just that my uncle, he home schooled me up until this year.” She explained. “What's your uncles' name, if you don't mind me asking?” “James, James Cagney.” “James Cagney? I got a letter in my locker to come see him today after school is over. “Good then you can walk me home after school.” She got up and walked away. “But what does he want with me?” He hollered after her. “You’re putting me on!” Mike pretended to play stupid. “What's that the ground tried to swallow you up?” “Actually yeah, I was stuck in the concrete for two minutes, I was nearly late for class!” “Look Dan, I'm sure your foot just got stuck in some tar or gum.” He patted Dan on shoulder, “And speaking of almost being late to class we best get moving to history class.” When school was over Nicole caught up with Mike at his locker, he borrowed her cell phone left a message saying that he was studying for a test at a friends' house. They walked towards Nicole’s' house and throughout the time he questioned her on why her uncle wanted to see him and what for. All she would say was that her uncle would explain it all. As they approached the house he saw big it was and that it had to be nearly over a hundred years old. “I know what your thinking, but it was built not even two decades ago.” Nicole retorted. “In a way yes, but we'll get to that later,” she opened the door and motioned for him to enter first. He acknowledged with a nod and entered. As soon as they were both inside, the door shut after them. Mike looked around and admired all the scenery that he was taking in, knights in armor paintings, and.... the biggest library he had ever seen. “I take it you like the library?” Nicole asked him. “Mike if you please Mr. Cagney.” “Then you can call me James.” “Have you ever heard of the Legend of The Dark-Rider?” He asked honestly. “Yeah, what's that got to do with me?” “The Legend of The Dark-Rider is true, for I was the last, and you are to be the next.” “How do I know that you are not working with The S.H.I.N.E. Organization?” “No I have the ability to create force fields around me or used at a distance.” “Besides all of that you are to be the next Dark-Rider, however for some reason some your abilities have come prematurely, which means that you are not ready to take on the full responsibilities of the Dark-Rider. Only God knows why. But right now we must begin your training.” He started to turn towards the library. “Wait, what do you mean training? I've been using these powers since I was in the fifth grade!” “Because you know how to use them, doesn't mean you how to use them in combat.” Chapter 2 Rebirth. “The Simulator?” Mike asked out of curiosity. “What do you mean stolen?” “One of the Dark-Riders' was a pirate at one time and stole from Britain out of revenge towards the King of England. But towards the end of his life he had created Castle Dark-Rider and put the rest of the money in a vault for future Dark-Riders' to use doing their time here on earth.” James then noticed a look of confusion on Mikes' face. “Maybe I should give you a brief history of the Dark-Rider. The first Dark-Rider was like most Dark Riders' was in Ireland, Dublin to be in fact, his mission was to dethrone the evil king that was defiling not only the church of God but tried to bring the demon known as Samhane into the physical realm. The Prince was a upright man of God who wanted to right all of the wrong that his father had done. The Dark-Rider like all the others were given a black tunic and mask to represent the evil that they must destroy, along with The Sword of Power and The Shield of Defense. And if he had a horse it was to be called Shadow for when it was running it would not make sound and would not leave any hoof prints.” “Not including yourself, six. But you are the last of the Dark Riders and the most powerful.” “So, in other words until Christ comes back.” “Exactly which according to the scriptures only the Father knows the time and day.” “As much as interesting as all this is,” Nicole brought up. “But I think we should fit him in a Bio-Suit.” “What's a Bio-Suit?” Mike asked scratching his head. “That's what doesn't make sense is why they are hunting people like Nicole and I for?” “I know Dr. Johnson personally, he and I were students together in college and I know of who he is actually working for.” “Yes, they call themselves The Society. Their objective is world conquest but first they must eliminate those who would oppose them.” “You mean me, and others like me?” “The Guardians yes,” “Step on that platform over there.” James pointed behind Mike, “And we'll begin the Symbiotic sequence.” Mike did so and James placed himself behind the control panel. He pressed a few buttons and there was a glow around Mike and then a flash of light and in place of Mikes' clothes was a green suit with black trim and a mask. “Hey I thought this was supposed to be black not green?” Mike asked in surprise. “Well your not the Dark-Rider yet, it will be another year or maybe two years before you receive the rest of your abilities. So until then you be called... Well maybe you should choose a name.” “Well green is one of my favorite colors, so I will call myself The Green Defender.” “Nice name choice, now a few things about the Bio-Suit, the item on your wrist is called a changer, it what activates and deactivates the Bio-Suit. When the Bio-Suit is deactivated the changer looks like a watch. Also when the Bio-Suit is deactivated you can use your abilities without the S.H.I.N.E. scanners pinpointing on your location. When it is activated you have stun blasters on top of your gloves. Now I would like you to go into the Simulator, and we will begin a series of tests to see what your limitations are with your powers.” Green Defender entered the giant dome and the doors closed behind him. Once inside James ran him through a series of simulations. Once they were finished James had him come back and they headed to the main computer. “I.Q. bring up the results of Green Defenders' test.” James spoke out. “What time is it?” Green Defender asked. “7pm...” Nicole began to say. “Oh man, I my folks are going to flip!” “Okay, but first how do I turn this thing off?” He asked James. “Say end program.” “End Program.” He repeated and there was a quick flash and was back being Mike Black. “Nicole take the van, I don't trust you just yet with my Camero.” He tossed her the keys. “Sure thing uncle.” A few moments later they were in front of Mikes' house. “Well this is going be fun.” Mike said sarcastically. “Well one I'm late for dinner and two, my parents are going to make a big deal out of the fact that a girl brought me home.” “Your right this is going to be fun.” She said with a big smile. They went inside, and just as they were into view of Mikes' parents, Frank said, “Michael where have you been?” “I got a job.” Mike said proudly. “Oh really, and who is that beside you?” Patty asked. “I'm Nicole I work with Mike and we both work for my uncle as history archivists. You see my Uncle is historian and he needed some extra help, so he hired Mike.” “Well as long as it pays good....” Franks' voice trailed off. “That definitely sounds like a good paying job to me.” Patty agreed. “Well I gotta go, and do my homework. I'll see you tomorrow Mikey.” As soon as she drove off, Patty asked, “So Michael, where did you meet that lovely girl?” And the fun began. Chapter 3 Newcomers “What practice?” “Think about it, when your parents start wondering why your coming in so late...” “No not that.” Mike interrupted. “For helping me by explaining to my parents how come I have never mentioned you.” “Oh. Again your welcome.” She started to walk away and he followed, “Now James has given me a couple of names..." “Dan Clay and David Frost.” Mike said plainly. “How did you know?” “Dan told me what happened, first Dave freezing a chemical beaker, and him getting stuck in the ground.” “Oh, I see. Our best bet is to keep an eye on them.” “I'm in some of their classes.” Mike brought up. “Same here, so did your parents ask if we were dating?” She joked. “Let's just say it took me two hours to convince them that we're weren't.” “Next time I'll stick around.” She offered. “I would not!” She eclaimed putting her hands on her hips. Across the hall Dave and Dan were talking to one another and pointing at Mike and Nicole. “That's five bucks you owe me.” Dan commented, shooting his hand forward. “I know, I know.” Dave agreed as he pulled out a five-dollar bill. “Well, should we ask how their first date was?” Dan wandered. “You can ask him, I got to cram for our chemistry test.” Dave excused himself. “Dave, you haven't had any ice problems have you?” “No, and what about you and you sticking to concrete?” “Not really. But I'm just hoping that it never acts up again.” “Why?” Dave shrugged. “Because I'm worried that you and I could be what those S.H.I.N.E. people could be looking for.” “Don't worry God will make sure nothing happens to us.” “Of course sir.” “Excellent, they're to be transported to by air to a small town called Silverton in Oregon.” “Sir, if I may I would like to accompany them to make sure that they work properly?” “Of course, your the only one around here that knows how they work.” He handed Dr. Johnson two folders, “these are the two subject that are to be retrieved.” Dr. Johnson looked through the folders briefly, “Do we believe that they could be connected to The Dark-Rider?” “It's a possibility. They may very well lead you to the Dark-Rider of now, or the soon to be Dark-Rider. You depart within the hour.” “Recon work. We are to follow Dave and Dan to the library and work on our homework.” “You know those guys are going to think that we're on a study date.” “I think I'm not sure what's worse? My parents thinking we're dating, or my friends?” “Well when you figure it out let me know.” She told him and then kissed him on the cheek right in front of Dave and Dan. “Hey Mike, I see you took our advice!” Dave hollered. “Yeah, actually we're going on a study date at the library!” Mike hollered back. “Great! We'll see you there!” “You didn't need to tell them we're going to the library.” Nicole scolded. “You embarrass me, I embarrass you. Besides, it's not like I endangered our recon mission.” “I know a species that's about to become endangered.” She muttered as she got into the SUV. They spent nearly two hours watching Dan and Dave from a few tables away, pretending to be working on their homework. Dave and Dan was studying for their next Biology test that was to be taken tomorrow. When the guys were done they packed up and headed out, and Mike and Nicole followed right after them, giving them a thirty second head start. Dave and Dan took off in Dan's car and the duo followed right after them. “So you think those Cyber-Destroyers will come after those guys tonight?” Nicole asked. “It's a possibility. If the S.H.I.N.E. organizations scanners are as sensitive as James believes, then yeah there's a good possibility. That means we need to be ready for anything.” Just as he said that a giant metallic figure came out of nowhere and shoulder-blocked the car to the other side of the road. “That's Rocko! We better change.” Rocko approached the vehicle, grabbed hold of the door and pulled it out with ease. “Come to papa and son.” He told the two unconsciouses as he grabbed them out of the car in each hand. “Hey Pop I got them.” “Release them!” Green Defender demanded. “Sure thing, after we kill you!” Gunner replied, as he pointed his mechanical fingers at the two, and fired bullets out of them. But before they could hit their targets Shieldra put a force field, which the bullets bounced off. “Sorry, death isn't on my schedule for the day.” She snickered. “I don't believe it! My bullets never miss! Rocko get them!” “But I got my hands full with these two.” “Then let them go!” The duo got back to headquarters with Butler waiting for them. “Good work you two, how are the boys?” “A little shaken up.” Green Defender responded. “No wonder, his arms have turned into solid ice!” Butler observed. “Let's sit them down for now.” Green Defender suggested. A couple of minutes later the two woke up, “What happened? Where's those two robot looking guys?” Dan asked. “We took care of them and saved you.” Shieldra put in layman terms. “Who are you?” Dave asked. “She's Shieldra, I'm The Green Defender, but you know us as someone else. End program.” A couple of seconds later they were back to normal. “Nicole Cagney and Mike Black.” “I should've figured that out.” Dan snapped his fingers. “I guess we should thank you.” Dave shrugged. “So I guess we're called to do the same?” Dan asked. “Both of you boys are Guardians. Just like Nicole and Michael.” James answered them, he then told them of the Legend of The Dark-Rider. “Michael is to be the next Dark-Rider and you are to aide him. The question is do you wish to do so?” “Yes.” Dan answered. “Sure thing.” Dave agreed. “Good meet here after school tomorrow and we'll begin testing your abilities. Nicole will give you both a ride home.” “Wait, my car?” Dan wondered. “I have a friend in the towing business, it'll be here tomorrow when you get here.” “Sounds good.” “Until then, wear these.” James handed them changers, “These will protect you from the Cyber-Destroyers scanners.” They hopped into the Suburban and left for home. Chapter 4 Kidnapping “Inventing is one of my hobbies.” Butler admitted. “This is the Motor Vehicle Regenerator. It basically repairs the vehicle into its natural state.” “This would definitely put auto wreckers out of business.” Frezor observed. “Then we best get to them before those cyborg rejects gets do.” Molder decided. “Don't worry I have cameras facing their houses, if anything metallic comes towards that place outside of a vehicle, then the Alpha Alert will go off.” Butler responded. “Alpha Alert?” Green Defender asked. “Then I guess until then we best just keep our ears and eyes open.” Shieldra suggested. “Right it's best to take them home. I'll call each of you if I need you.” Butler brought the meeting to a close. “Who are they?” Asked the Assistant Director. “Two unknowns to our files. Whoever they are, they're going to be a menace and have no doubt added the two subjects to their fold.” “Then they need to be dealt with. But first I have the next three candidates to be retrieved.” “Three more students from that same school as the other two I take it?” Johnson said as he filed through the files. “Of course, I would believe that these two could handle at least one of these...” “What about the other two?” “I have a couple of new people to retrieve the other two.” “They'll take care of the two girls, your two machines are to bring the boy in.” “Very well. Gunner, Rocko, you two have a chance to redeem yourselves.” They knocked on the door and it opened up eerily. “Okay, I'm freaked out.” Nicole blurted out. Inside the place had been thrashed and looked as if the house had been robbed. “Dan, Dave, check the garage. Nicole and I will check the house.” Mike told them. “It looks like they already got to John.” Nicole observed. “That remains to be seen.” Mike said cautiously. “Mike, Nicole in here!” Dave hollered throughout the house. When they responded they saw that the two guys had found John, and was encased in ice. “I accidentally froze him.” “We thought he was a Cyber-Destroyer.” Dan admitted. “Well as you can tell I'm not.” John scorned. “Hey how are you melting through the ice?” Dave asked. “Simple I have the ability to charge up my body like a battery and let loose the juice.” “In other words, you can manipulate electricity.” Nicole put it in layman terms. “Not only that but I can move fast...” “Super-speed.” Mike translated. “And I can invent anything that I can think of. For instance, I created this invisibility belt.” He pointed at it, “I used it when those cyborgs came in looking for me.” “Okay from now your cleaning my room.” Mike told him. “So what do you guys call yourselves?” Sparks asked. “Well we never did come up with a name.” Dave “Well the alarm which we use is called the Alpha Alert, and we are a small squad so how about The Alpha Squad?” Green Defender offered on the table. “Sounds good to me.” Nicole agreed, and the others nodded. “What I want to know is how in the world did those two metal heads could've kidnapped Clara and Ally without the alarm going off?” Dave questioned. “Elementary they didn't.” Butler answered and pointed their attention to the monitor. “They did.” The computer focused on the two individuals entering each house and then taking the girls out of their home.” “Looks like they were a step a head of us on this one.” Dave pointed out the obvious. “Then we best find them and get them to safety before it's too late.” Mike activated his changer, “Bio-Suits Activate!” Chapter 5 Captured. "So what's our plan of attack?" Sparks asked.” "We need to find out where they are first." Butler answered, "I was unable to trace the two ninjas. However, I was able to trace the Cyber-Destroyers to their hideout." "Sounds a little too convenient if you ask me." Green Defender huffed. "Even if they are planning a trap, we still need to rescue Alley and Clara. Where did you trace them to?" Shieldra ask her uncle. "At an abandoned warehouse between here and Salem. I upload the directions in to the Battle Van's computer.” "And we'll get going. Let's move out group." At the S.H.I.N.E. warehouse, Alley and Clara were waking up, "Where are we?" Clara asked weakly. "Not in our homes that's for sure." Alley observed. They were encased in giant tubes and noticed there were five others that were empty. "But something tells me that we won't be alone for long." "Your quite right young one” The Assistant Director agreed. "For soon you'll have others like, all put away like the creatures you are." Dr. Johnson added. "You know you'll get charged for kidnapping!" Clara fumed. "Not really since we work with the government, what we do is not illegal." The Assistant said proudly. "But what about our families?" Alley questioned. "Don't worry, we'll make sure to send them an empty casket for you funeral." Johnson joked darkly. "Your sick you know that!" Clara mocked. "Why thank you." He bowed. The very next second the alarm went off, "Aw, our guests have arrived." He and the others turned to the screen on the giant computer before them. They could see the Alpha Squad coming out of their vehicle. "You want us to welcome them boss?" Rocko asked pounding his fist in the other metallic hands palm. "No, I have a special surprise for them, one they won't be expecting." Johnson answered. Outside of the complex the Alpha Squad was approaching with caution. They eased up to the doorway quietly, and opened it up a crack. From there they could see the two girls in a giant tubes. Green Defender motioned everyone to go in one at a time. Once they were all in, they cautiously moved toward the two captives. "I got a familiar feeling about all this." Shieldra stated. "Don’t you mean a bad feeling?" Green Defender questioned. "I'm not the sci-fi geek that you are." She torted. "Let's save the girls and save the arguments for later." Molder hushed. Just then the two prisoners and the tubes disappeared, "It's a trap!" But the warning came too late for then they were victim to an Electrical Magnetic field. They groaned in pain as they slowly fell to their knees. "E.M.P.!" Shieldra shouted in pain, "It's our Bio-Suits' weakness." Within seconds the Bio-Suits deactivated and they fell to the floor unconscious. Back at the Big House, Butler was waiting for the team to return. When all of a sudden the Alpha Alarm went off. He pressed a few buttons on the keyboard. When he saw the message on the screen he fell into his chair. It read, "Bio-Suits compromised." "So, it's time for me to come face to face with my nemesis." He got up out of his chair, walked towards an old army locker and opened it up. He pulled out a black suit; "This Dark-Rider still has enough in him for one last fight." Chapter Six. Return of a Hero. When the teens finally came too, they noticed that were now inside of the gigantic tubes that they had seen the two girls in. "Well, this is not what I had on my daily planner.” John declared. "Welcome to the party." Clara greeted dryly. "I didn't expect it was you guys in those costumes." Alley commented. "That's the whole idea." Nicole added. "Let's skip the pleasantries for now and get out of here." Mike told them, he drew back his fist and with all of his might pounded it into the glass..." But nothing happened. "Hey, what gives?" "I'll try to freeze it." Dave announced, but was unable to make anything happen. "I tried too, but couldn't make flames." Clara admitted. "None of your powers will work." Johnson came up to them. "The inhibitor above you is causes you to be normal human beings." "Define normal." Mike countered. Johnson ignored him, "To make sure you can't reach them they are three feet above you, and the width of the glass is seven feet in diameter to keep you from climbing up." "Isn't that convenient." John gave sarcastic remark. "So what happens now?" Mike asked. "Well if you really want to know, we're going to use you as test subjects for experiments to find a way to destroy your kind." The Assistant answered. "Kind? We're human beings created in Gods' image." Alley defended. "Yeah, plus its illegal to experiment on human beings." Clara added. "But you not human. Your beyond human, you’re the next step in our evolution. Therefore, if the tests prove useful we can help humanity reach that next step." Johnson explained. "Maybe your confused on something," Dave brought up, "Evolution is a theory yet to be proven." "And like Alley said we're all created...” Dan started to say. "God does not exist in the realm of science and human potential." Dr. Johnson stated. "He is the reason for why we have our abilities." Dan continued. "Believe in whatever your mind can come up with. For soon everyone will be able to do some of the things you do." Dr. Johnson waved them off and turned, but was halted by Mikes' conclusion. "Your not doing this for humanity. You are planning on building an army of super humans." "Now where did you come up with that assumption?" "Maybe I have the powers of being a sci-fi geek." Mike said amusingly proud. "But for the fact that you contradicted yourself. First, you want to experiment on us, and then kill us. Then give our abilities to people for your so-called next step. That was your first mistake. Secondly, is that I am a sci-fi geek who has figured out that you are really apart of an organization, undermining the government by using it's usefulness to undergo your evil schemes. Please try to prove me wrong." Dr. Johnson chuckled, "I guess we got caught red handed sir." He turned to the assistant. "It would seem so. Where did you come up with that brilliant theory?" "Out of a cracker jack box." Mike taunted. "You know for a teenage boy you should respect your elders." Johnson lectured. He then turned to the phone that was ringing and answered it, "Yes... Good, be ready in the next ten minutes." He hung up, "The jet is here for our cargo to be shipped to its final destination." "Good, Yin Yang, Chopper help the cyborgs to transport...” The assistant turned to where the siblings were last standing, "Blasted ninjas where are they?" "If your looking for the two assassins they're a bit tied up." Said a dark voice. All turned to see a man dressed in black. "I suggest unless you want to be in the same predicament I would release your captives." "Come now James, we all know that it is you under that mask." Dr. Johnson revealed. "It's good to see too Kevin." James nodded. "In case you must know I go by Cardania now." "And I am called Paralyzer." The assistant proclaimed. He then took off his coat and gloves to revel that his hands and arms were cybernetic. "Would you like to see why?" And before James could respond, laser blasts came out of the palms of Paralyzers' cybernetic hands and shot down his target. "Uncle!" Nicole shouted and began to cry. Mike couldn’t help but notice her crying. Not just because her uncle was down, but that she was powerless to do anything. He knew the feeling, he wanted to do something too, but thanks to the inhibitors he couldn't, none of them could. All they could do was pray that God would intervene somehow. Paralyzer approached The Dark-Rider slowly. "My paralyzing rays renders my victims helpless. And this is the one whom we are to fear? Won't Superior be pleased to hear that I have killed the last of The Dark-Riders.” He laughed evilly. "I am not the last Dark-Rider." James stated as he struggled to get up, "I am the next to last." He pulled out a sword out of its sheath and threw it towards Mike, and when it hit the glass it shattered into pieces. Mike took hold of the sword and his eyes glowed green, and his muscles bulked up... He had regained his powers. Before anyone else could react to what was happening, using his super speed he sliced the other tubes open. Once they were all out of their cells, their powers were back, "Alpha Squad activate Bio-Suits!" Within seconds they were ready for action. "Paralyzers mine." Shieldra declared. "Okay,” Green Defender nodded, "Molder, Frezor you take Clara take out Rocko and Gunner. Sparks, you take Alley and download as much data as you can out of that computer over there." They all nodded and went to work. Shieldra got in front of her uncle to protect him. "Hey Paralyzer, why don't you pick on someone who can take a hit!" "Very well my dear, but I must warn you I don't go easier on the weaker sex." Paralyzer taunted. "Bring it on!" "As you wish." He blasted his rays at her, and just what they were about to hit her, she rose up a shield and formed it around her whole body, and when it hit they didn't penetrate. She started to walk up to him, and the closer she got, the hotter his cybernetic hands got, "This isn't possible." He said in shock. She then grabbed his hands and wrenched down, and he hollered in pain, which didn't last long for she knocked him out with one punch. "All things are possible in Christ." She told him. Rocko and Gunner approached the three super powered teens. "You three will die before you can think about leaving." Rocko threatened. "Is that so?" Molder asked sheepishly. For while they made their threats he changed his feet into same grade of concrete that the floor was made up of, and then started to make the cement around the Cyber-Destroyers feet to rise up around them. "It looks like to me that we are the only ones that can walk." "What the?" Gunner exclaimed as he tried to move but noticed he and his son had concrete shoes, and that the concrete coming up to their necks. "Hmm, let's put these jail birds in cages shall we." Frezor suggested and made an ice cage around Gunner. "I got the idea." Clara agreed, and formed a cage of fire around Rocko. "I hate the fire!" Rocko tried to blow it out. "You know this is pretty ironic." Frezor said plainly. "How so?" Asked Molder. "Because we had the element of surprise." Clara finished the pun. Alley and Sparks had been able to hack into the mainframe and downloaded all of it's information onto a disk. "Download completed." Sparks announced, "Now to put in the disk with the virus." He slid it into the cd rom slot and uploaded the virus into it. Alley poked him on the shoulder and pointed to the other direction where she saw Yin Yang and Chopper stalking towards them. He nodded and kept working. "They're coming closer." Alley warned. "Don't worry." Sparks assured her. The two ninjas took a couple of more steps toward the two Guardians, and before they could jump into action, they were shot down by a couple of lightning bolts. "Slow pokes." Sparks sighed and continued working. Green Defender confronted Cardania with sword in hand, "Going somewhere?" "Actually yes. I was going to attempt my escape." "Not today." Green Defender shook his head. Off in a distance they could hear sirens approaching, "You’re going to jail." "We'll see." Moments later the Oregon State Police and SWAT teams were on scene and had no idea what to think of the situation that was laid out before them. "Officers thank goodness your here, I am Dr. Johnson of The S.H.I.N.E. organization." He showed his government I.D. You are just in time to arrest these terrorists." He pointed at the Alpha Squad. "Terrorists?" Clara complained, "He and those two ninjas kidnapped us, and they saved us." "Is that so?" Came a voice behind them. "I'm Director Spence, I am in charge of the S.H.I.N.E. organization we don't kidnap, we apprehend those with abilities that no human should have." "Well in our state it's called kidnapping." The SWAT Captain countered. "This is a case of National Security of which the S.H.I.N.E organization has jurisdiction over. And we don't hire assassins. It's obvious that these costumed freaks were the ones that hired them to help them with attacking this facility to free their fellow freaks." He waved in some men with stun rifles, "Take the two girls and their friends as well." "What do we do?" Frezor asked with his hands up. "Cover your eyes!" Shieldra warned. "What?" Molder questioned. "Just do it." She insisted, and when the guards were close enough she threw down an energy cell, and when it hit the ground it exploded and those who were in a thirty-foot radius were blinded. Once they were able to see again, the Alpha Squad and others were gone. Chapter Seven History lessons. “Us? We should be thanking you.” Molder stepped up. “Yeah otherwise we’d be on a one way trip to wherever by now.” Clara agreed. “Still, my thanks for your heroics; however it would appear that some explanations are in order." “Such as how did Cardania know our Bio-Suits’ weakness?” Frezor asked. “So this Superior guy that Paralyzer mentioned could be Hitler?” Nicole suggested. “It’s a possibility.” James nodded. “How did you meet Cardania?” Dave asked next. “We met in college, thirty years after the war. Being immortal has its advantages for I still looked like I was in my early thirties. He and I were roommates, I was studying Bioengineering as well as cybernetics, he the same. However, he was learning it for darker reasons. Turns out he was selected by The Society to study these fields for their purpose.” “How did he find out you were the Dark-Rider?” Mike questioned. “By following me, as well as looking through my personal effects. After graduation I returned to Castle Dark-Rider where I stayed prior to coming back to America for College. I was there up until about ten years ago, that’s when my sister, who would actually be Nicole’s grandmother, brought Nicole to me saying that she and Nicole’s parents could no longer take care of her because of her abilities. So I took her in and we were led here By God, and of course now we understand why.” Mike looked up at the time, “We need to get home; Dan, Dave take Clara and Alley home. John?” “I’ll be fine.” He assured them. “I’ll drive Mike home.” Nicole offered. “Come here after church tomorrow, so we can discuss our plans.” James instructed. Clara and Alley each explained to their parents that they were kidnapped by people who mistook them for someone else, and were released. The parents said that all that mattered was that they were safe and home. The girls said good night to the guys, who drove off back to their own homes. Nicole parked her car in front of the Blacks’ home. Mike had just gotten off the phone with Dan, “Everyone made it back safely.” He assured her. “That’s good.” She said quietly. “You okay?” “Yeah, it just that… when Uncle James mentioned that stuff about my family and all… it just brought up some bad memories, that’s all.” “I’m sorry your family did that to you.” “It’s ok. I got over it years ago.” She wiped away the tears from her eyes. “Look, I know I can be a pain in the butt sometimes, but after all that’s happened this past week, I’m glad it was you who made first contact.” She chuckled, “Do you always have to make sci-fi puns?” “Maybe, good night.” She winked and drove off. Mike saw that his parents were not in front of door, which was a good thing for he floated up the steps to the door, “Well time for round two.” He thought to himself as he walked into the house. Chapter Eight. Villains Plan. “I never did say they were my best… but yes. Plus it didn’t help that our friend next to me was the one that brought in those ninja rejects!” Johnson continued the pointing fingers game. “Enough!” The Director slammed his fists down, “We have no time to be playing childish games like this. The President has ordered that we find them and do whatever is necessary to bring them down before the public starts to think of them as heroes.” “What does Superior say?” Paralyzer asked. “I agree, but of James Cagney?” “If possible kill him. If not give him a reason to have no reason to live. Now I have here a list of potential candidates to become apart of the Cyber-Destroyers.” He tossed the list at Cardania. “I suggest that since there are now seven of them that we too should have the same amount. Starting with those two ninjas, then I suggest the twins and that girl whose parents so kindly donated to us.” “Plus including myself that there makes seven.” Paralyzer finished. “True, however just in case they are able to beat all of them; I have a back up plan to ensure us victory.” Cardania announced. “So what is the plan?” The Director asked. “Those brats implanted a virus into our computer systems, the information is corrupted.” “The President did say at any costs.” The Director reminded him. Cyber-Infestation. “They shall attack some us from our blind spot.” Mike spoke up. “Huh?” They all asked at once. “Mike, if you know the answer then don’t be so cryptic about it.” Dan requested. “Think about it, where is the one place where they can get us at the same time?" “Well not church, for we all go to different churches.” Dave crossed that one off. “And not here for the fact that we have top of the line security.” James continued the mental checklist. “The school?” Alley asked curiously, and Mike nodded. “But that’s ridiculous! They wouldn’t attack the school that would defeat their purpose of having the general public join their cause.” John argued. “That is what I recorded on my VCR a couple of hours ago prior to coming here.” “But you seriously don’t think that the government would allow such a thing as them attacking a school?” Clara fumed. “Think about it.” Mike started to explain, “Let us say hypothetically they do find us, battle us and win. Parents across the whole United States would be more than willing to allow more of it to happen if it means the safety of their children from people who are different. This would give them more power to make more Cyber-Destroyers, and make enough of them to cover every school in America, just to hunt others like us down and put us in a place where no one would find us again.” “It would be another Holocaust, except done here in the U.S.A.” Dave said in terror. “Except all Guardians…of every race.” Alley gasped. “That way with us out of the picture, The Society could have free reign to conquer not just here America but the whole world.” John concluded. “Then tomorrow if they show up, we best be ready for the fight of our lives.” Mike put his hand out and Nicole put hers on top of his, then Dan, Dave, and the others followed until James put his on top. “We are The Alpha Squad the worlds’ first and only line of defense against Superior and his Society.” “If God is for us, who can be against us.” Nicole quoted from the Bible. “Amen.” They said in unison and disbanded for the night. “It would show up as someone else that has already went by them.” “There’s only one way to find out.” Mike told them, as he took hold of Nicole’s hand into his and led off with her and the others followed behind in intervals. As they passed by Nogahead they couldn’t help but feel a little bit of fear seeping into their pores. But once they all passed by without problems the fear left them. “They’ve increased their forces.” Mike said quietly to Nicole. “Yeah it would appear that way.” She agreed. They met around each others locker, “Okay group this is how we’re going to handle the security situation. No one goes through the hallways alone. Minimum of two no more then four, we don’t want to draw any unwanted attention to us, not just for our safety but the safety of the rest of the school as well. Since Johns’ first period class is close enough to the band room he and I shall go, you guys coordinate how you feel necessary. And no calling each other on our com links, they could be easily picked up. We’ll meet out by the baseball field at lunch.” Then he and John left. Dan and Dave headed off together to chemistry and the girls headed to the girls’ locker room to get ready for gym. “So are you and Mike together now?” Clara asked all smiley. “Wow! So was the kiss hot?” Alley wondered. “He’s not bad for a sci-fi geek.” She admitted and they laughed as they went into the locker room. “Yeah but they must know that we’re here.” Dave admitted. “True but we haven’t given us any reason to expose ourselves.” John pointed out. “That’s probably what they want.” Mike thought out loud. “Simple, a sense of security, having us gives ourselves a mental false sense of security, which allows them given the proper timing for them to do something to cause us to slip.” “Mikes’ right, we can’t let our guard down, not for a second.” Dan agreed. “Five minutes until the warning bell, we best head back.” Dave said as he looked at his watch. They all got up and headed back to the school. When they got there they noticed that everyone was heading to the gym. “What’s going on?” Alley asked a nearby student. “Those S.H.I.N.E. people want us to meet in the gym.” The student answered. “This can’t be good.” John shook his head. “What do we do?” Nicole asked, “We go with the flow.” Mike answered, “John you have your belt?” “Keep it ready, everyone sit together second bench closest to one of the locker rooms.” Chapter Ten. Final Battle. “Great choice of words.” John uttered under his breath. “Shush.” Alley hushed him. “…It is by the power invested to me by The President to ensure the apprehension of these freaks of nature. Now, we’ve been patient, we were hoping that they would just give up ensuring your safety. “What does he mean by that?” Dan asked. “The President said any means necessary; therefore I have here a list of names not of those with powers, but those who have broken the law. And the names I call shall be immediately turned into Cyber-Destroyers by force, unless The Alpha Squad gives themselves up.” Students and teachers alike started to boo and say things like, “You have no right.” “Our parents will sue!” “Isn’t that illegal!” “The President has authorized it; therefore it shall be carried out. Nancy Whitman!” He pointed to the 36-year-old math teacher. “You shall be the first.” Rocko and Gunner approached her and grabbed her by the arms. “No please don’t,” she pleaded, “I have a husband and children…what crime have I done?” “Tax evasion.” Baines answered evilly. “I never have…” But she was unable to finish her sentence in defense for Rocko had knocked her out by flicking his finger on her forehead. “Hold hands, now John!” Mike instructed and a second later they were invisible. They headed to one of the Locker rooms and once inside they were visible again. “Well they played their hand, now it’s our turn. Alpha Squad activate Bio-Suits.” Within seconds they were in costume. “We each grab a Cyber-Destroyer and take them out. I’ll take Rocko.” “Paralyzer is mine.” Shieldra pointed out. “Frezor and I will take care of Chopper and Gunner.” Molder volunteered. “I’ll take on Yin Yang.” Mindra assured them. “That means I get two head.” Sparks finished. They exited the locker room and saw that they Cyber-Destroyers were fending off the students and faculty alike. “So you decided to finally show yourselves?” Baines asked rhetorically. “You ask and you shall receive. Now let the woman go.” Green Defender demanded. “As you wish, Rocko…” “Actions speak louder than words.” Molder quoted “Very well, Cyber-Destroyers kill The Alpha Squad!” “Did he say kill?” Frezor asked in fear. “Great plan.” Frezor compliment sarcastically. “You got a better one?” He asked pointing to the door, “Because they’ll be coming through that door any second now.” “This better work.” Frezor muttered as he hid behind the desk. Molder took his place and turned himself into a statue. Gunner and Chopper entered into the room and looked around, “Do you think they are in here?” Chopper asked. “They weren’t in the last two rooms we smashed.” Gunner answered. “Wait. One of them can turn himself and made him look like one of pieces of pottery.” Chopper pointed out. “Then allow me.” Gunner offered, as he extended his fingers and fired around the whole room, and one by one vases and other sorts of potter smashed into pieces as the bullets hit them. “There that should eliminate some possibilities.” Chopper extended his knife-like fingers and started to cut down one desk at a time until he got the group of statues. He spotted the statue that looked like The Statue of Liberty, “You know, I’ve always wanted slice up Lady Liberty.” He punned, and right before the blades swung down the statue came to life and latched itself onto him. “It’s him! Hold still so I can shoot him!” Gunner ordered, “Aw screw it!” He opened up his chest cavity, which held a Tommy gun, but before he could fire Molder latched onto him instead. As Chopper recovered, Frezor came up from behind the teachers’ desk and made an ice sword and using it cutting Choppers’ cybernetic arms off, and then he froze the cyborgs body into an ice statue. He turned and saw that Molder had turned Gunner into a very thick concrete statue. “Now that’s what I call Stone Cold.” Frezor punned. Rocko landed hard onto the concrete of the schools’ inner parking lot. He got up and looked at his adversary, “Your gonna pay for that little man.” Rocko threw a punch at him, but he dodged the attack by using his super speed, “Stand still!” Outside the gym near the swimming pool, Blaze was fighting against Star Girl, “Like can we make this a quick fight? I like have other things to do.” “Like sure thing girlfriend.” Blaze mimicked. “Like, what’s that?” “Water and cyborgs don’t mix.” “Uh-oh…” She started to say, and before she could even attempt to get out of the pool, she shot up into the air and exploded into parts…but still alive. “Now that’s what I call a fire works display.” Shieldra approached Paralyzer with a readiness to fight, “You ready for round two?” “When I’m done with you, you’ll need to eat out of a straw.” “Die!!” The former Assistant Director screamed murderously and fired from the palms of his metallic hands. Shieldra put up a force field just in the nick of time, for the impact it took made her shake through her whole body. Paralyzer approached toward her as he increased the power, “Having trouble? I’ve had some improvements.” “Yeah, well too bad for you…cause I’ve been faking the whole entire time.” She admitted, then stood up and shield blasted him into a stack of bleachers. She walked up to him and encased him inside a shield coffin to keep him detained. “Just think this is the closest to seeing your funeral casket as you’re going to get.” He called after her as she walked away, “Come back here you little wench! I’m not done with you!” “Better luck next time.” Sparks was going head to head with the Cyber-Destroyer known as Nogahead. “Well I see the phrase two heads are better than one really suits you guys.” “Is he making fun of us?” Asked the dumb brother. “No, he’s making fun of you.” The smart one answered. “No one makes fun of me or my brother!” The dumb one replied angrily as he lifted his arm and fired a plasma ray, but when it hit Sparks he just stood there like it was nothing. “Hey, what gives?” “Is not!” The Dumb one countered. Sparks took out his Electro-Blade that he made that morning before school, activated it, “I think you two need some time apart.” He then sliced them straight down the middle causing them to be separated. “Hey no fair!” Dumb whined. “Aw shut up you big baby!” “I’m not a baby!” “What?” They asked at the same time. “Family counseling.” He began to walk away with the now separated twins still arguing on whose fault it was. “Sibling rivalry is such a beautiful thing.” “I abstracted every bit of knowledge from your brain and downloaded into mine electronically, including your ninja skills.” “How dishonorable! What took me years of discipline, took you only seconds...” “Dishonorable? Don’t you think that fighting on the side of evil is dishonorable?” Mindra questioned. Yin Yang screamed in Japanese and began her attack, this time with hand-to-hand combat. But with each attack Mindra was able to counter, and when Yin Yang spun around for spin kick, Mindra ducked and then gave her an upper cut knocking her out. “What do you mean next to best thing?” Shieldra asked. “Just listen,” Baines instructed, they could hear pounding foot steps, “That is the sound of your destruction.” The giant footsteps got bigger and louder as they got closer. Crashing through the concrete walls came a giant robotic monstrosity. “We’ll destroy it just like the rest of your cybernetic rejects!” Green Defender promised. “You’ll try.” He began to fire bullets; plasma beams and rockets all at once. Shieldra put up force field to protect the group. But the multiple attacks were starting to wear down on her, “I’m not sure how much longer I can hold it!” “The back panel,” Green Defender brought up, “There should be a panel on the back of that thing and underneath it should be where the main controls are. “And if we smash that thing then Cardania would be left motionless.” Molder concluded. “Frezor and Molder, you guys attack the legs. Blaze you fly up and distract him, while the rest of you attack the rest of the body, I’ll go after the panel. Now team go!” They dispersed; using his super speed Green Defender sped to the back of the giant metallic object. He flew up and just when he was about to go for the panel, he was shot down with a hidden laser cannon. “I thought you might try something like that so I installed that as a precautionary tactic.” Cardania told his fallen foe. “You’ll pay for that!” Shieldra hollered and increased her attacks with her shield blasts at full intensity. But it had no effect, and the same with the others, the ice and clay would just crumble, and stun bolts, lightning bolts, everything that they could throw at it had no effect. “I’m warning you Cardania release them or I’ll do whatever is necessary to bring you to justice.” “Oh spare me the heroic dramatics…” “Two-Hammed Hammer!” Called out another familiar voice, for from behind The Green Defender was alive and well, and before Cardania could cause the machine to turn around to face the green hero, Green Defenders’ strongest force blast caused the UCD to fall front first onto the ground and the impact causing the hands to release its captives. Green Defender then jumped onto its back, pulled off the panel and jammed his fist right into the control box. He then regrouped with the others. “Good job everyone; I am very proud of all of you.” Dark-Rider congratulated them. “Under what charges?” “Destruction of school property for one!” The Principal volunteered the first charge. “Not only have that, but falsifying documents, violation of human rights…” “But The President…” “Is right now signing his resignation papers and he too will be brought up on charges. Plus until further notice The S.H.I.N.E. organization is here by suspended until a full investigation is complete.” “You can’t do this! Those freaks are still out there.” “Maybe so, but I am sure that U.S. military can handle them if they show themselves next time.”
“Plus with The S.H.I.N.E. organization out of commission that’ll give us some time to be ready for the next attack.” Mike said flatly. “You don’t think…” Dave started to say. “We’ve only put a very small wrench in a very big gear. They’ll attack us in ways we wouldn’t think possible.” Mike interrupted cryptically. “You mean you actually understand what he’s saying?” John asked in disbelief. “Stranger things have happened.” Clara brought up. “Yeah,” Alley agreed, “like I know ninja.” “Well if you guys will excuse us, Nicole and I have to be going somewhere.” Mike said very gentleman like. “Where are you two going?” Dan wondered. “On a date.” Nicole answered with a big smile. They activated their Bio-Suits and he took her into his arms as she said, “I think Italian sounds good right now.” The End
A message from the writer: Greetings everyone, I hope you enjoyed the first story of book one of The Dark-Rider Chronicles. This story is allegorical in a sense. Such as the sword of power is three swords in one. Just like the trinity of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The Laser Blade represents the Holy Spirit, The Sword of The Warrior, represtents Jesus Christ the Son, and The Sword of Wisdom represents The Father. The Bio-Suits represent the Armor of God. And powers or abilities represent the spiritual gifts that God gives us to minister. I hope you will continue to read other stories by me as they come; The theme of this one is each of us has calling in our lives...God is calling each and every one of us to a task. Remember his yoke is easy and his burden is light. If you are not a Christian and would like to ask Christ into your life then please read the following prayer with sincerity: "Dear Jesus, I admit to you that I am a sinner and that I need you in my life. Forgive me of my sins for which you died on the Cross for, and come into my heart. Thank you God for giving me your Holy Spirit which I ask to reside with in me. Thank you in all that you are going to do in my life. In Jesus' Name. Amen." If you did pray this prayer please let me know. In Christ, Mike Gill. © 2008 Michael Gill
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Added on February 24, 2008Last Updated on December 7, 2008 AuthorMichael GillEugene, ORAboutI write Christian Sci-fi stories and am looking forward someday in getting them published for all who wish to read it. more..Writing
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