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AlexFili 10-20-2009 03:22 AM

I'll check this out and comment ASAP :) Just got back from Spain!

EDIT: I really like the new chapters, can't wait to see what happens next. Zaypher's words were definately interesting!

Slig75 10-20-2009 08:20 AM

Thankyou :)

Slig75 10-22-2009 08:37 AM

Only took me half an hour to complete this chapter. The end however maybe a bit off the scale. Oh well, ENJOY :)
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Chapter 7
Dragged off (Part 1)

Morning came and the three Sligs woke up to a bright sun gleaming over the landscape. “Hey” said Solister waking up Admeet, “It’s time to go”. Admeet hastily got up and immediately went over to Zaypher. He unshackled him from the tree but shackled his hands together again. He vigorously pulled up Zaypher by the hands. “That’s one way to wake up your prisoner” said Zaypher drowsily. “Shut up” said Admeet quickly, “We are heading back to the complex”. However, Admeet didn’t notice a couple of creatures surrounding the three of them. “Behind you” said Zaypher coldly. Admeet turned around and saw a creature leaping at him. Before Solister could react to this, she was pinned down by another creature. Admeet was also pinned down by the creature that leapt at him. Solister was dragged away by the creature. “Admeet” she shouted as she was dragged away into the undergrowth. Admeet quickly grabbed the spear beside him and jabbed it into the creature’s torso. It leapt back and Admeet gave it another jab in its heart this time. The creature stumbled about and fell down to the ground; dead.

Admeet pushed Zaypher towards a small tree and held him against it. “Did you order this ambush” he said angrily. “Hey, why would I set up an ambush involving two Dagger Roaches” replied Zaypher. Admeet felt even more anger rage through him. He punched Zaypher really hard in the face. Zaypher fell unconscious and Admeet left Zaypher for dead. He set of in hot pursuit after the other Dagger Roach.

Admeet felt lost in the small forest but the screaming form Solister reassured him that he was on the right track. Suddenly, he was pinned down again by another Dagger Roach. He tried to fight it of with the spear but this time, the Dagger Roach sunk its teeth into Admeet’s shoulders. Admeet felt poison surge through his veins from the teeth of the Dagger Roach. As soon as the Dagger Roach pulled its mouth out of Admeet’s shoulders, he stabbed the dagger roach in the leg with the spear. The Dagger Roach limped way with the spear stuck in its leg.

Admeet felt terrible now that the poison was having a full effect on his body. He had lost the trail of Solister and he was in a bad condition. Hastily, he stumbled away to the forest edge. He came out of the forest and stepped on the dry ground of the desert. His vision began to get blurry and he started to feel weak. He fell to the ground and breathed heavily. He felt confused and lost as his vision started to fade. Then he closed his eyes and fell unconscious.

Darkness flowed through his mind. All the things he felt before flashed before his eyes. Then out of the darkness came a blue Slig. “Wake up Admeet” the Slig said, “Your time isn’t over”. “Wait, who are you?” Admeet said through his mind. “Where you go is what decides your fate. There will also be time when your life ‘comes round’” the Slig said. Then the Slig walked back towards the darkness. “You still haven’t said who you are” yelled Admeet, “come back!” The Slig disappeared in the darkness. Then everything became real.

AlexFili 10-23-2009 03:04 AM

Sounds very interesting so far. I definately didn't expect that :D

Slig75 10-23-2009 03:25 AM

Thankyou :)

Oddey 10-23-2009 05:26 AM

Now this blue slig is definately like the G-Man, but slightly different at the same time. This fellow is my new favourite.

Slig75 10-23-2009 01:44 PM

Dragged off (Part 2)

Admeet slowly woke up with the blinding sun welcoming him. The poison had gone away but it didn’t go away that easily. He felt terrible and weak. He looked around to see where he was. He was still in the same position when he became unconscious. Lying beside him however was a small SMG. Admeet thought now he was definitely hallucinating. However, he grabbed the SMG and stood up. He could smell something and it was near him. He turned around and saw the same Dagger Roach that bit him eyeing him and ready to pounce. Admeet felt more anger and adrenaline surge through him. He aimed the SMG at the Dagger Roach and pulled the trigger without hesitation. The bullets pierced through the Dagger Roach’s flesh and wounded it. It screeched in pain and ran of towards its nest. Admeet saw this as an opportunity to find Solister. He followed the dagger roach to a large hole in a pile of dirt.

The Dagger Roach scurried through the hole down a large tunnel. Without hesitation, Admeet crawled through the entrance of the tunnel. It only took around 3 minutes to reach the end of the tunnel and what Admeet saw was unbelievable. The Dagger Roaches had made a vast sanctuary in the ground. Many Dagger Roach Maggots were feeding on bits of flesh that the adult Dagger Roaches had found out in the open world. Admeet crept quietly around the main chamber. There were around 5 small chambers dotted around the wall. Each chamber contained a flesh pod and a nursery for the maggots. Admeet definitely knew that Solister would be in one of those Flesh pods.

He crept into the first chamber and opened up the flesh pod. The only things in there were some dead Zappflies and some Paramite legs. He closed the pod and exited out of the chamber. He then crept into the second chamber. He opened up its flesh pod and still no Slig. He exited the chamber and crept towards the third one. This time however, he found Solister lying unconscious at the bottom of the pod. “Thank god” Admeet thought as he picked Solister up. Suddenly, the cries of some maggots in their nursery sounded. Some adult Dagger Roaches came to investigate the noise. Admeet turned around and saw some adult Dagger roaches surrounding him. “Not this time” Admeet said to himself. He aimed the SMG at the first Dagger Roach and pulled the trigger. The Dagger Roach shrieked in pain as the bullets carved through its flesh. Admeet ran for it, carrying Solister on his shoulders.

More and More Dagger Roaches were following Admeet. The Cries of the Roach Queen inside the main chamber could be heard as well as the stampede of the Roaches following Admeet. He hastily crawled through the tunnel and shot out of the hole. Admeet and Solister tumbled to the ground. The dagger roaches came out as well. They were about to strike when they were shot to death by something. The other surviving Dagger Roaches scurried back down the tunnel back to the nest.

Admeet looked up and saw Zaypher holding an assault rifle. “Hello Admeet” He said. Other Sligs, holding various weapons, were aiming at the two Sligs. “Thanks for leaving me for dead” said Zaypher. One of the Sligs hit Admeet with the butt of his gun. Admeet fell unconscious and he was dragged away to a half-track truck. Zaypher and the rest of the Sligs jumped up into the truck cargo bay. Admeet and Solister were shackled to the floor of the cargo bay so this time they couldn’t escape. The truck drove off.

AlexFili 10-23-2009 04:04 PM

I wonder what exactly these Dagger Roaches are... and what plans that Zaypher has for Solister and Admeet? Only time will tell :D

Oddey 10-24-2009 12:38 AM

Or rather the next chapter will.:D

Slig75 11-05-2009 08:54 AM

Sorry for being late. I don't have enough time to write with exams and coursework getting in the way. The right times only come out in little pockets of time. Anyway, here is chapter 8 :)
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Chapter 8
Travel delusions

The truck drove at a steady pace over the rough surface. Zaypher and the other Sligs sat quietly, minding each other’s thoughts. A few minutes later, Admeet woke up. Zaypher this time ignored Admeet and kept quiet. Admeet was able to look out of the cargo bay and survey the landscape. However, there was no use escaping as he was firmly held to the floor by the shackles.

As the sun slowly started to go down, the truck neared its destination. Admeet just kept surveying the landscape. Admeet thought he could see a medium-sized, burnt out camp fire and a few ruined tents. Admeet felt puzzled by the recent hallucinations. Then Solister woke up with the after effects of Dagger Roach poison surging through her. However, she just lay there, not moving a muscle.

Then the truck arrived near the tent surrounded by the orange rocks. Admeet and Solister were unshackled but then held at gun point. “Move it” said one of the Slig soldiers. Solister jumped out of the truck looking very upset. Admeet tried to reach for her but he was hit in the chest with the butt of one of the soldier’s guns. “Move” the Slig said. Admeet quickly jumped of the truck. He was grabbed hold by the wrists by one of the soldiers. Zaypher lead the soldiers and the prisoners to a manhole. “Stay here” said Zaypher to the soldiers, “I’ll inform the general that Admeet and Zaypher are here. In the mean time, keep an eye on them”. Zaypher opened the man-hole cover and stepped down the ladder. Admeet didn’t dare speak as he may be beaten by the soldiers. He just stood there looking at the nearly tearful Solister. Admeet felt one tear slide down from his eye. It stopped sliding at the rim of his goggles. He felt the certainty of defeat flow through his mind.

Slig75 11-06-2009 11:00 AM

Hello?

Oddey 11-06-2009 01:13 PM

Oh dear... If you want someone to blame, blame Alex. He started the Creeper, which lately has been taking a lot of my attention, because it's such a fascinating concept. Alex, you can take that as a compliment, an insult, or both.:D

Anyway, to the point, I'm wating for what happens next. If you don't get a reply from me, odds are, I've forgotten. Send me a PM if that be the case.

AlexFili 11-06-2009 01:33 PM

Sorry mate, I've been busy with the RPG too. This latest chapter is interesting. I wonder what'll happen next, perhaps his tears will somehow help him in getting out of the shackles? ^_^

Slig75 11-07-2009 12:48 AM

Thankyou
We'll just have to wait and see

Slig75 11-07-2009 08:52 AM

Hmm, short chapter. Oh well
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Chapter 9
Realization

“Okay, you can come through now” said Zaypher popping his head out of the manhole to the soldiers. The soldiers dragged the two prisoners down the manhole. The dark brown, rusty corridors were lit up by a few torch lights attached to the walls. “Through them in the cell” said Colonel Arcaius, “and as for you Zaypher, come with me.” The soldiers threw the two prisoners into a rusty, grey walled cell.

Admeet sat up from the fall and leaned against the grey wall. Darkness filled his mind and time seemed to stop in its tracks. However, Admeet saw Solister in the far corner, sobbing about something. Admeet crawled beside her and put his arm against her shoulder. “What’s wrong” he said calmly. Solister sniffed slightly when Admeet spoke those words. She hesitated but quickly turned it into another sniff. “Admeet” she said quietly, “I was one of them”. Admeet looked at her in puzzlement. “I’ve been with them the whole time. Zaypher and I were sent to the military complex to spy on the competition. I never led a life out in the wasteland; I led a life in this facility. I’ve lied to you all along”. Admeet felt the worst; Zaypher’s words back in the forest were true. However, Admeet trusted Solister since when he met her in the underground sea. He couldn’t afford to let this relationship just fade away. “Solister, I forgive you” said Admeet calmly. Solister looked up in puzzlement. “I’ve trusted you since we met in the underground sea. You’ve been a friend to me, and I hope that our relationship doesn’t break”. Solister felt encouraged by Admeet. Solister wrapped her arm around Admeet’s back and huddled against him. She closed her eyes while Admeet kept her calm.

AlexFili 11-07-2009 09:16 AM

Awwww. How sweet ^_^ (I might draw a picture of that if that's okay with you?)

Slig75 11-07-2009 10:22 AM

That is absolutely fine with me :)

Oddey 11-07-2009 10:38 AM

I want to see that pic drawn by Youko.

An interesting twist really.

Slig75 11-07-2009 11:18 AM

Thankyou :)

Slig75 11-19-2009 08:59 AM

Sorry for the slight delay, coursework has been getting in the way. So frustrating. Anyay, here's chapter 10
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Chapter 10
The Opposition

Half-an-hour past when the cell gate opened and in came colonel Arcaius, Zaypher and two other soldiers. The soldiers were bringing in a wooden table and two wooden chairs. They placed the table and one chair in front of the two prisoners and one chair in front of Colonel Arcaius. The soldiers went out of the cell and closed the gate behind them, but they didn’t lock it. They stood outside the cell in case anything went wrong. “Please sit” said Colonel Arcaius sitting down on the chair beside him. “We are already sat down” said Admeet. “I meant on the chair” snapped the colonel. Admeet sat up but looked at Solister. “Stay out of this” He whispered. Solister nodded and crawled to the corner of the cell. Admeet sat down on the seat while the colonel was drumming his fingers on the table. Zaypher leant on the cell bars and crossed his arms.

“We’ve been waiting for this day Admeet” said the colonel placing his 9mm pistol on the table. “Have you now” replied Admeet, “well I would have been here earlier if I wouldn’t have escaped the first trip”. “Yes” said the colonel, “But you are firmly held in this cell; you cannot escape”. Admeet put his hand on the table near the pistol. “I wouldn’t do that if I were you” said the colonel as the two soldiers aimed their shotguns at Admeet. He put his hand away and the soldiers turned their backs on them and continued to keep their guard. “Now, onto business” said the colonel quickly, “Our spies Zaypher and Solister have seen you as a valuable asset to our basis. So since Solister went AWOL on us, Zaypher was the only one we could rely on to bring you here. He proved to be a more valuable asset than Solister so later on I must give a promotion”. Zaypher smiled evilly at that comment. “Furthermore, we haven’t told you who we are” the colonel continued. Admeet looked back at Solister who was looking at the two. He quickly turned around again to face the colonel. “We are the brotherhood of darkness” said the colonel, “we have been here long before that military complex was built. Indeed we are powerful, but not powerful enough. That is why we brought you here Admeet. General Stratavaria has seen you as a valuable asset to our brotherhood. All I’m asking for you is to join us”. “No!” replied Admeet quickly. Solister was looking more and more worried while Zaypher ordered the two soldiers to open the gate. The colonel looked disappointed but kept his temper inside himself. “We will discuss this later” said the colonel standing up. The colonel picked up the 9mm pistol and walked out of the cell; Zaypher followed. One of the soldiers locked the gate and followed the colonel.

Admeet just sat there while Solister tried to stay calm. Then Admeet stood up and walked over to Solister. He sat down beside her and wrapped his left arm around Solister’s back. “What are they going to do” said Solister feeling worried. “Everything’s going to be alright” said Admeet comforting Solister. The two sat in the cell oblivious to what was going on outside of them. There mutual bond was forming.

Oddey 11-20-2009 11:46 PM

Meant to comment earlier, but I didn't notice.

The colonel seems to have a very fine idea of good business. A little overconfident on his part I think though.

AlexFili 11-21-2009 02:55 AM

Hmmm, what will happen next I wonder... :p

Slig75 11-21-2009 08:10 AM

Who knows....

MeechMunchie 11-21-2009 08:16 AM

You?

Slig75 11-21-2009 10:27 AM

Maybe

Slig75 11-26-2009 02:56 PM

second to last chapter of this installment
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Chapter 11
Temptation (part 1)

Another half-an-hour went past when then two prisoners heard the gate open. A soldier entered the cell and walked over to the two. He shackled them both. “Get up” he said in a muffled voice, “both of you”. Both of them stood up and followed the soldier. A lieutenant was standing by the entrance of the main room. “Follow me you two” the lieutenant said. The soldier left them to it and the Lieutenant made sure that the two prisoners followed him. They did and they were led into a large, square room. Above them was a viewing deck with reinforced windows and an intercom between the two. In the large room was an operating theatre. In the corners of the room, four soldiers were standing guard. Two of them were holding SMGs and the other two were holding shotguns. Admeet saw Zaypher, colonel Arcaius and general Stratavaria were watching the prisoners from the viewing deck. Then the general spoke into the intercom.

“Ah, Admeet and Solister” said the general through the intercom, “I am glad you are here. You know general Arcaius next to me and Zaypher as well”. Zaypher gave an evil smirk to Admeet. Solister just looked at the ground feeling worried. “We are going to make this simple” continued the general, “either you join us or you will die soon”. “Why would I want to do that” said Admeet. The general looked disappointed but quickly said something to colonel Arcaius. Then the colonel walked from the viewing deck down to the square room. “Admeet, look at what you’re throwing away” the colonel reasoned with Admeet, “the present, the future, you’re just leaving it behind. You must see what you are capable of if you join us”. “Look colonel” said Admeet, “the answer is no”. “Are you sure about this Admeet” asked the colonel, “You won’t get a second chance at this”. Solister looked up at Admeet and the colonel. “I am sure about this” replied Admeet. There was an awkward silence for a few seconds but then the colonel spoke up. “Suit yourself” he said as he drew out his 9mm pistol. He pulled the trigger but the bullet hit Solister in the chest. She cried out in pain as she was knocked back towards the operating theatre. She fell unconscious due to the pain. “No!” Admeet shouted at the sight of blood out of Solister’s wound. Anger and Rage shot through his body uncontrollably. Quickly, he grabbed the colonel by the arm and grabbed the 9mm pistol with his other hand. The soldiers came on full alert as they saw Admeet grab the pistol. He punched the colonel in the head and he fell to the ground. He quickly shot at the slow reacting soldiers. They all fell to the ground, dead. Admeet threw the pistol away and looked at Solister quickly. “I’ll be back for you” he said quietly. He then grabbed an SMG from one of the dead guards and headed upstairs towards the general and Zaypher.

Slig75 11-26-2009 02:57 PM

Last chapter now
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Temptation (Part 2)

Admeet ran towards the general. “Now now Admeet” he said quickly, “There’s no need to be...” Admeet punched him in the face. Zaypher quickly drew out a pistol from his leather pocket but before he could shoot, Admeet shot his hand holding the pistol. It clattered on the floor and stopped by the wall. Zaypher shouted in pain and stumbled about towards another opening. Admeet ignored Zaypher and picked up the general of the floor. He pointed the SMG towards the general’s face. “Get us out of here” Admeet said quickly. Not wanting any other injury, the general agreed. Admeet rushed downstairs to pick up Solister. He lifted Solister onto his shoulder and went back upstairs. He pointed the SMG at the general. “Show me the way out” he said. The general nodded and quickly ran out of the viewing deck; Admeet followed with Solister on his shoulder.

It took a while to reach the exit and they did encounter a few soldiers along the way, but they were mostly taken care of. Finally, the three reached the manhole. “Stay here” said Admeet pointing the SMG at him. The general stood back from the two as Admeet opened the manhole. However, Admeet didn’t notice the general pull out a remote detonator. Then he pushed the red button on it. Admeet heard the detonator. He turned around and saw the general. “Sorry Admeet” he said. With no hesitation, Admeet climbed up the ladder to the surface. He closed the manhole and ran for it. Charges of C4 exploded inside and the general and everybody else was engulfed in a fireball. Admeet was knocked back from the force of the fireball as it thrashed up through the manhole cover, melting it in the process. Admeet fell to the ground with the tent on fire from the fireball. He looked up to see the blinding sun of the sky. He then fell unconscious with Solister lying on the ground, helpless.

All of reality went into darkness. Time seemed too stopped all together. Admeet looked up in the darkness and saw the blue Slig he saw in his other dream. “Admeet, your time has come round. But really your life isn’t over yet”. “What about Solister?” said Admeet urgently. “She is with you. You do have a great bond with her and that bond will not be broken when you wake up. In fact, when you wake up, you will be in a different chapter of your life all together. So wake up Admeet. Your new chapter starts now”. Then all of reality became real. Admeet’s vision was hazy at first but he could make up a crimson Slig and a light red Slig kneeling beside him. “Welcome to the pack, Admeet” Silpher said.

MeechMunchie 11-27-2009 04:47 AM

THE END

Epic.

AlexFili 11-27-2009 08:53 AM

Nice ending. You wrapped things up pretty well.
I never got around to drawing Admeet and Solister together in a hug.

Anyway, here is a drawing of Admeet and Solister with Silpher, Tulia and Ulric.

Oddey 11-27-2009 09:01 AM

I think this perhaps the first definate cross-over of fan-fics by two different authors. Congratulations on both you and Alex's parts. You have made Fan-Corner history. Not that it's going to impress all that many. Aside from me and maybe yourselves.:D
Edit: Maybe not... But the first THIS year.

AlexFili 11-27-2009 09:13 AM

You're wrong Oddey. Teal and Sl'askia had quite a few crossovers!
Still, I appreciate the compliments. Maybe we aren't the best writers in the world, but we never give up! :D

Slig75 11-27-2009 09:25 AM

AlexFili: Thanks and nice picture
MeechMunchie: Thanks
Oddey: Thanks

I thank you all now for encouraging me to continue with this installment. New installment comeing soon :D

Slig75 11-30-2009 08:20 AM

The new story is a go. Here is the first chapter.
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Evil Consequences

Chapter 1
Pack Introduction

Lying in a leather tent was a motionless Slig. Her blue skin was dimmed in the tent shadow. Then, the red eyes in her visor opened. She jolted up and breathed heavily. However, she could feel pain inside herself. She coughed violently onto what seemed to be dirt. Her throat sucked in air with a slight stutter and she coughed again. Then another Slig rushed in to help the coughing Slig. “I see you’ve woken up” said the Slig nurturing to the coughing Slig, “Hey, Bitsy”. Another Slig ran into the tent. “Yes” said Bitsy. “Heal her please” said the Slig. Bitsy knelt beside the coughing Slig and put her hand against her chest. A green glow started to appear around the Slig. Magically, her wounds were healed and the coughing stopped. However, she did breathe heavily.

She looked at the crimson Slig and the yellow Slig, Bitsy. “Take it easy” said the crimson Slig, “You took a hit from a gunshot directly to the chest and survived. You are very lucky”. “Thanks to her” the healed Slig said looking at Bitsy. “No worries” said Bitsy, “What is your name”. “Solister” she said back. “I’m Bitsy” she replied. “And I’m Silpher” he said. Solister looked around. “Where’s Admeet” she said. “Who?” asked Silpher “Is he the guy who we found”. “Yes” Solister replied. “Oh, he’s in the tent next door to us” Silpher said, “Unfortunately, you two have been out for days. However, we can’t seem to wake him up”. Solister immediately stood up but still felt some pain. “Easy there” said Silpher supporting her. He supported her until she saw Admeet lying on the ground, helpless. She quickly knelt beside him and tried to wake him up.

Meanwhile in Admeet’s white mind. “Rise and shine Admeet. Don’t waste anymore time now”. “What’s going on” said Admeet. “Find The Feather in the west Admeet. That is where your journey moves onto now. Move quickly Admeet. Time is short”. Admeet could hear the cries of a voice calling his name out. Then the real world started to fade from the white. Then his red eyes opened in his visor. Kneeling beside him was a sight he thought he would never see again. He immediately sat up and hugged Solister. “Oh I never thought I would see you again” he said. Their bond had come back together once again. Admeet looked up to see Silpher. “Who are you” he asked. “I’m Silpher” he said back kneeling down beside the two. Moments later, a light red Slig walked into the tent. “Did I miss anything” the Slig said. Silpher looked up and stood up beside the Slig. “This is Tulia” he said wrapping his arm against her back. “Hi” Admeet and Solister said together. They both stood up and the four walked out of the tent.
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Note 1: Silpher's pack will not be a major part of the story if anyone's wondering
Note 2: If the title doesn't suit the story when it pans out, I may change it.

Oddey 11-30-2009 09:44 AM

Isn't this a bit contradictory to the ending of the last chapter? Pehaps it's just me.

On the other part, very nicely done. I'll have to remind myself to say that part more often.

AlexFili 11-30-2009 12:09 PM

Another interesting start to the next story.
Yeah, you should rewrite the ending to "Temptation (Part 2)" for it to make sense.

Slig75 11-30-2009 12:12 PM

Thanks, but I kinda like the way Temptation (Part 2) ends. It gives a sort of cliffhanger. but obviously yes, the beginning doesn't really link in with the end of that chapter. But I think you can sort of pan out what happened between the end and the beginning.

AlexFili 11-30-2009 12:42 PM

Admeet caught Meep Flu and fell into a deep sleep while undergoing treatment. Will that do?

Slig75 11-30-2009 02:04 PM

That might just do it :)

Oddey 12-01-2009 07:23 AM

Maybe it was... Sligimia?

Slig75 12-01-2009 10:20 AM

Could be