The Slig Chronicles -

Slig75 · #31 07-16-2009, 10:47 AM

Chapter 7
Reckoning

The other Sligs started to wake up slowly after a few minutes. Vankor was the first to get out of his seat. He inspected the controls on the A.T.T. Solister opened her eyes and the first thing she saw was Admeet; sitting on the edge of the cargo bay looking depressed and unhappy. She unstrapped herself from her seat and walked towards Admeet. “I know what you are thinking” said Solister calmly. Admeet sighed and looked up at Solister “Why did he do that” said Admeet, “why did he have to sacrifice himself. It wasn’t meant to be like this”. Solister kneeled beside Admeet. “He died a hero Admeet” said Solister, “he sacrificed himself to make the legend live on”. “I suppose so” said Admeet.

“Damn” said Vankor looking at the A.T.T’s engine, “it is shot and destroyed beyond repair”. “Then what do you suppose we do” asked Tarios helping some of the weak Sligs up. “We walk” said Vankor looking at Tarios. The Sligs agreed and they gathered as much equipment as they could to take back to the military complex. One of the Sligs was inspecting the water in the destroyed cave. “Looks like the radiation was vaporised due to the explosion” said the Slig walking out of the destroyed cave, “we can finally drink this water”. The Sligs gathered round the water and drank loads of it. Only Admeet wasn’t by the water, he still felt depressed. Solister grabbed a cup from the A.T.T’s storage compartment and filled the cup with water. She brought it to Admeet. “Here have this” said Solister giving the cup to Admeet, “it will make you feel better”. Admeet drank out of the cup. “Lovely” whispered Admeet, “it’s been a long time since I’ve had pure water”. Admeet got up and looked for his magnum. “We should head out now” said Vankor, “General Sleg will be waiting for us”. The Sligs started to head out to the military complex.

Getting to the complex didn’t take long. The Slig sentries spotted the group and let them in. The other Sligs inside the complex were amazed to see the group alive. Some of the Sligs made way for General Sleg who was coming down the hall way. “I am truly amazed” said the general to the group of Sligs, “You managed to survive this ordeal and the water is now pure. Is everyone here?” “Yes” said Admeet, “but Zaypher is missing, presumed dead” “Why” asked General Sleg wanting to know. Admeet hesitated for a moment but he slowly regained his confidence. “He sacrificed himself to “make the legend live on”” replied Admeet making it loud enough for the other Sligs to hear, “he was brave, talented and he was a good friend. But the thought of why did he sacrifice himself still lingers in my mind. This has made me confused and depressed. But know this, He died a hero and he gave life to the wasteland and our people. He is truly our saviour”. Every Slig cheered and applauded at Admeet’s short speech. Little did they know however that Admeet’s speech was about to be broken.

Back in the depths of the underground sea, the destroyed bunker was covered in rubble and there was no sign of life. Most of the creatures had evacuated from the crater and were out there in the endless sea. Some of the creatures however were swimming around the rubble looking for any wounded stragglers. The creatures were also being more irradiated by the radiation given off by the wrecked reactor. Suddenly, part of the rubble and debris started to move and break away. It moved more and more until a wounded and scared figure burst out of the rubble. The figure crawled out of the hole and made his way down to the base of the debris mountain. He was carrying a slightly broken harpoon gun, but it was still in working order. His visor was smashed and some of the hydraulics in his legs was bust. “Now” he said to himself, “Where was I”.
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CRUEL DEPTHS is COMPLETE!

Now i'll just have to think of a new title to keep THE SLIG CHRONICLES going

Hope you've enjoyed it.

AlexFili · #32 07-16-2009, 11:53 AM

I love this. Can't wait to read the next one. Thank you so much for a brilliant story!

Slig75 · #33 07-16-2009, 12:05 PM

your welcome

Next Title COMEING SOON........

Slig75 · #34 07-16-2009, 12:13 PM

your welcome

Next Title COMEING SOON........

Oddey · #35 07-16-2009, 12:25 PM

Sorry about my absence. I knew Zaypher would come back though. They always come back.

Slig75 · #36 07-16-2009, 12:31 PM

Sorry about the double post there. clumsy mistake.

AlexFili · #37 07-19-2009, 01:36 AM

The last chapter blew my mind. An amazing story with a thrilling conclusion!

Slig75 · #38 07-19-2009, 02:53 PM

Thank you

Slig75 · #39 07-26-2009, 02:39 PM

YES! The new installment is a go

. Here is the first chapter.
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Dark War

Chapter 1
Hostile Capture

It was midnight and the ancient statues which belonged to an ancient civilization were as black as the darkness. Not a single sound was to be heard. However, in the midst of the darkness, there was a lone straggler.

A Slig with a broken visor, damaged legs and deep wounds was in utter need of help. Soon he couldn’t take it anymore. He collapsed on the cool sand and fell unconscious. It was at least 1 hour before help arrived; however, this help was not like the normal help. “Throw him in the truck” said a muffled voice. Two figures grabbed the wounded Slig by the arms and legs and threw him into the back of a truck. “Grab any other equipment you find” said the muffled voice again. The two figures found a few bits of fallen metal from the legs of the Slig and they jumped into the back of the truck. The Figure with the muffled voice started the engine of the truck and drove off to an unknown place.

Half an hour later and the truck reached its destination. What seemed like a tent in the middle of some rocks were actually the formations of an underground bunker. “Take him down to the prison cells” said the muffled voice after he came out of the truck. The two figures grabbed hold of the Slig again and took him into the tent. The figure with the muffled voice lifted a manhole cover and let the two figures take the Slig down underground. Once they were through, the figure with the muffled voice closed the manhole behind them.

The two figures threw the Slig into one of the prison cells; he was still unconscious. Another figure was standing by them inspecting the Slig. “What should we do with him Colonel Arcaius” asked one of figures. “Leave it to the general’s decision” replied the colonel, “for now however, we wait”. The colonel walked of down the grimy corridor and the two figures followed him.

The Slig was still unconscious for at least another hour due to the poor condition he was in. Unaware of the things happening around him, he started to wake up. His vision was blurry at first but it didn’t take long to adjust to the light. As he got up however, a smartly dressed general walked into the cell block with two guards at his side. The general walked over to the Slig. “So, Zaypher, we meet again at last”.
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more in the next day or so.

Oddey · #40 07-31-2009, 11:43 PM

Interesting... I think I'm going to like this just as much as the previous one.

AlexFili · #41 08-01-2009, 12:03 AM

Wicked. Can't wait to learn more about Admeet and Solister

Slig75 · #42 08-01-2009, 12:38 AM

Only took me half-an-hour to do this chapter.

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Chapter 2
Evil Betrayal

Zaypher turned around and walked over to the cell gate. “It’s about time someone I know showed up” said Zaypher. The general chuckled quietly. “You and your witty humour” replied the general. Zaypher sighed and walked over to the dirty wall behind him and leaned on it. “Alright what do you want from me this time” asked Zaypher abruptly. “Just a small favour that’s all” replied the general, “a favour for me and the whole of this complex”. “What kind of favour?” asked Zaypher anxiously. “A favour about your ‘friends’ back at the Slig military complex” replied the general. “What about them?” said Zaypher abruptly again. “I want you to assonate the so called “Admeet” immediately after we set you free”. “Why?” asked Zaypher uneasily? Due to the fact that he had been unconscious for 2-and-a-half hours, he couldn’t really remember what happened back in the underwater bunker and reactor. “Admeet and the others that follow him betrayed you” replied the general, “They left you for dead. They escaped without you. I think that you should be angry about this”. “He did?” said Zaypher quietly, “well I think I should pay a little visit to him then”. “With a gun” said the general interrupting Zaypher. “Yes” said Zaypher agreeing with the general, “I’ll have to confront him, at gun-point”. “Good” said the general coldly, “Just be sure to report back to us when you’re done”. The cell gate opened and a soldier escorted him to the surface.

The manhole cover slid behind Zaypher as he walked out of the tent. Strangely, his scarlet red skin was turning a sinister black. His visor light was turning a bright white. The pure essence of evil had struck him and taken control over him. “Now” he said coldly, “where was I”.
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Throughout this series, I havn't really mentioned the details of the main characters (e.g. colour, personality). So i'll start of with the colour of them

Admeet: dark green
Zaypher: red as you already know
Solister: dark blue
Vankor: Brown
Tarios: Yellow

Oddey · #43 08-01-2009, 05:15 AM

An interesting idea, but what is this skin changing thing just the effects of wanting to kill your friend, or is it something else? Time to wait and see.

Slig75 · #44 08-12-2009, 10:32 AM

It may take me some time to do this next chapter because i'm writing another fanfic for another forum. So be paitiant, it will arrive sometime.

AlexFili · #45 08-12-2009, 10:33 AM

No problem. Loving the new avatar btw.

Slig75 · #46 08-12-2009, 01:41 PM

Thankyou, I drew it myself (Not Boasting!

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Slig75 · #47 08-15-2009, 12:23 AM

When I finished chapter 2, I was a bit disappointed at the quality of the chapter. So what i've done is instead of carrying on to chapter 3, I re-did chapter 2 to see if I could do better. However, I need your views readers. Which one did you like and why. Anyway. here's version 2 of chapter 2.
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Chapter 2 (Version 2)
Unknown Past

Zaypher turned around and walked over to the cell gate. "Well, well, well, look who decided to rescue me" said Zaypher. "hmm, you and your witty humour" replied the general, "Looks like your first task is complete. But what took you so long to get back?" "Hmm, long story" said Zaypher, "I was sort of dragged into this. I had to create a diversion so that Admeet would think i'm dead; and Climbing 100 miles of tunnel ain't a walk in the park". "I see" said the general coldly, "well now I have a new task for you". "Okay, shoot" said Zaypher. "We need you to go back to the Slig military complex" replied the general, "From there when the time is right, you will send in two of my Scrab armies to fight against the Sligs like the last time. You need to make sure that the so called 'Admeet' is critcally wounded from either the attack or secretly from you. Once he is wounded, take him to a location not far from the complex. from there, colonel Arcaius and some of my men will take him back to our base via half-track truck. We will 'question' him once he's here. And if possible, bring the so called 'Solister' too; but thats only optional". "Got it" said Zaypher, "but first, you have to release me first or else i'll be going nowhere". "Right" said the general. He took a key from out of his leather pocket and unlocked the cell gate. "Be sure to come back once the job is done" said the general as Zaypher was walking out of the cell.

The manhole cover slid behind Zaypher as he walked out of the tent. He walked on and on through the desert until he could see the military complex. "Hope you're ready Admeet" said Zaypher to himself, "you're gonna get a big surprise when you see me".
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Which one do you prefer and why.

Oddey · #48 08-15-2009, 04:24 AM

I think the second makes a bit more sense plotwise rather than the first. I go with the second.

Slig75 · #49 08-15-2009, 05:05 AM

I was hoping you'd go with that one

Slig75 · #50 08-20-2009, 02:11 AM

You know those mutated sea creatures back in Cruel Depths, well i've done a VERY rough sketch of what the creature would look like. Look in the attachment.

AlexFili · #51 08-20-2009, 11:43 AM

Like a giant eel with arms... nice. What does Solister look like by the way?

Slig75 · #52 08-21-2009, 05:38 AM

Any other Slig, but with dark blue skin

Slig75 · #53 08-31-2009, 03:14 AM

I've run out of ideas for the next chapter. can anyone suggest anything.
I have the very beginning of the chapter here
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Chapter 3
Hero's Betrayal

Meanwhile, at the Slig military complex;
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Any suggestions?

AlexFili · #54 08-31-2009, 03:49 AM

When you start running out of ideas, that means you should give fanfic writing a break. it happened to me a few months ago and now I have to live with it.

Think of "what is the motivation for your character"?
Hopefully it'll all come back to you

Slig75 · #55 08-31-2009, 05:03 AM

Thanks for the advice

Slig75 · #56 09-10-2009, 10:39 AM

I have finally made chapter 3; W00T

. It maybe a bit loose but hopefully, it will lead straight into the main plot. Enjoy

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Chapter 3
Hero’s Betrayal

Morning came, and all the Sligs in the military complex were wide awake as usual. Only two Sligs were in the weapons training area. One of the Sligs took a few shots at a wooden target with a rusted and scrapped silenced pistol. “Hmm, the sight is a little off” the Slig said. He corrected them and took another shot again but this time, the weapon jammed. “Damn” said the Slig trying to un-jam the pistol. “Let me un-jam it Admeet” said the other Slig walking over to Admeet. He gave the Slig the pistol and with a slight jolt, the Slig un-jammed it. “Thanks Solister” said Admeet feeling a little embarrassed. “No-need” replied Solister handing back the pistol and picking up an assault rifle next to Admeet. Admeet put back the pistol in a weapon crate and picked up a scratched sniper rifle. Solister took a few shots with the assault rifle on the semi-burst setting. The bullets made a few holes in the wooden target. “Looks like this assault rifle is fine” said Solister putting back the rifle and picking up a harpoon gun. “And the sights on this sniper rifle seem to be o.k.” replied Admeet putting back the sniper rifle in the weapon crate. “Well that’s every weapon tested” said Solister walking towards Admeet. “We’d better get some breakfast, I’m starving” said Admeet heading towards the door. Admeet and Solister both walked to the door and when the door slid open, they couldn’t believe their eyes.

Standing in front of them was Zaypher. “What the...” said Admeet before he was punched hard in the face by Zaypher. Solister decided to run towards the weapon crate and get the assault rifle. But as soon as she picked up the assault rifle, she was tranquilized by a dart gun held by Zaypher. The tranquilizer quickly seeped into the bloodstream and within a matter of moments, She fell to the floor; unconscious. Zaypher walked over to the unconscious Slig, picked up the assault rifle and put it back in the weapon crate. However, Zaypher didn’t notice Admeet running towards him. He tackled Zaypher and they both fell to the ground. The dart gun clattered on the floor and slid by a practice booth. Admeet was on top of Zaypher trying to get a good few punches. However, Zaypher used whatever there was of his metal legs and pushed Admeet off into the air. He hit the ground with a thud but quickly got up. Zaypher was just about to grab the dart gun when he was tackled again by Admeet. The dart gun clattered on the floor again and landed by the weapon crate. Zaypher dodged every punch Admeet gave to him; some missed by a centi-metre or two. Zaypher punched Admeet in the stomach and then punched him in the face. This caused Admeet to hit the ground. Admeet couldn’t move a muscle and he was winded. Zaypher got up, grabbed the dart gun and pointed it at Admeet. “I’m sorry Admeet” he said. He pulled the trigger and the dart shot out of the barrel and hit Admeet’s right arm. Admeet felt the tranquilizer flow through his bloodstream. His vision started to go hazy and after a few seconds, he fell unconscious.

Zaypher carried Admeet and Solister quietly through the complex. Since it was coming up to lunchtime, most of the Sligs were eating at the food hall. So Zaypher didn’t have much trouble getting past the outside defences since they were at the food hall. After a few minutes, Zaypher made it out of the complex while carrying the two unconscious Sligs. He walked on till he was a safe distance from the complex. He then picked up a walkie-talkie from his leather pocket attached to his broken legs and radioed in for the Scrab attack.

Oddey · #57 09-11-2009, 11:18 PM

Now it's all coming together. Where that scrab mutant came from, and all the other scrabs. But why?

AlexFili · #58 09-13-2009, 01:55 AM

We'll have to wait and see

Slig75 · #59 09-18-2009, 07:56 AM

Chapter 4
Retrieval (part 1)

Zaypher would have to wait a bit before he could radio in for the half-Track truck to pick up the two unconscious Sligs. He’d have to wait until the Scrab attack was in full commence. But a few moments later, Solister woke up and the first thing she saw was Zaypher spinning the dart gun by the trigger ring on his index finger. She attempted to tackle him and pin him down but she immediately realised that she was shackled to the ground; unable to move. “Oh, I see you’ve woken up” said Zaypher regaining hold of the butt of the dart gun, “there’s no use moving. You are firmly held down to the scorching ground by those shackles and in a few minutes, a half-track truck will soon come here to transport you and Admeet back to our base. There’s nothing you can do”. Solister just lay there and said nothing.

A few moments later, Admeet woke up. And again the first thing he saw was Zaypher. “Ah, Admeet” said Zaypher looking at him, “again, don’t bother moving, you are firmly held down”. However, Admeet didn’t take any of that and started to struggle. Zaypher chuckled quietly at Admeet’s pathetic struggle to move.

Out in the distance, Zaypher could see the two Scrab armies heading towards the complex. Moments later, a few alarms went off in the military complex. He could hear the Sligs assembling at the front blast door. Without Admeet or Solister, he knew that they wouldn’t stand a chance against the two Scrab armies. Zaypher picked up the walkie-talkie and radioed in for the truck to pick them up.

A few moments later, the truck arrived at the designated location. Zaypher un-shackled the two Sligs from the ground but shackled them again by the hands so they could not attack back. Zaypher shoved them into the back of the truck and walked over to the driver. “Take them back to base quickly” said Zaypher looking at the driver. Zaypher jumped into the back of the truck and the truck set off. Admeet wouldn’t want to know what they would do to him; but he would soon find out.

Oddey · #60 09-19-2009, 02:29 AM

Ah... Nothing better than a good cliff-hanger to make people want to read the next chapter.