The Tales of Sol 65 By Joe at3unit3@yahoo.com
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To those who've been reading Tales of Sol. I want you to know that while there is sex in this story. That is not is sole purpose and yes I do hope the sex sense makes you all hard and gets you off.
Sol is an adaption from my childhood favorite show Captain Planet and the Planeteers, The cartoon showed us that the world can be a better place if we took a few moments to care for it.
Tales of Sol is meant to express hope.
It is also shows how music can have an impact in our lives. While I don't know if my favorite bands 98 Degrees, Backstreet Boys or Nsync have ever read this. They saw me through some of the hardest moments of my life and offered in their own way hope. To them I say thank you.
I dedicate the Tales of Sol to all of my brothers and sisters of the US armed service past, present, and future.
I like to thank my friends who I had the privilege showing these chapters with. They helped with editing and inspiration,
John Rivera, Albert-Russ Alan Rivera-Odum, Derbe.D. Hunte Yvette Ortiz Samuel Diaz Jr for all their help in Making The Tales of Sol an enjoyable story to write.
And I have a few other names starting with the beginner of this universe.
James the author of Tales of a Real Dark Knight. I still hope to reconnect with you dear friend and all the rest of this series.
Blake the author of Tales of a New Phoenix
Jeremi author of the Tales of Young Mutants
The Tales of Sol 66 Searching for the Mother
When I finally got home I headed for the kitchen to make breakfast. A moment or two later the smell of food coming from the kitchen served as an alarm clock.
Because I soon heard what sounded like a herd of elephants moving around upstairs. But it also served to awaken my stomach. Until then I didn't even know how hungry I was, when I heard the sound of approaching footsteps I turned around and my just heart stopped. For there was my lover Brian with just a pair of pajama pants on his hairless chest. It was very inviting and even half asleep he was absolutely gorgeous. "What?" Brian asked with a bit of a wake up yawn.
"You're hot that's all," I smiled with a wink
He blushed and said, "Back at you babe," he came up beside me, and kissed my cheek.
I looked at him in disbelief and in a sly smile I asked, "You call that a kiss?"
Wrapping my arms around Brian's torso I brought my love into a tender kiss when our lips met and the world stopped. And for a moment the trouble of the world was pushed aside all I could think about was being in his arms. When we broke all I could see was a smile planted on his face. All at once all of the problems of this world came right back because the man in my arms was also endangered and his life was literally in my hands. When I smiled I had to keep that worry out Brian needed to see how bad this was going to get if I failed.
Looking warm into my eyes Brian lovingly spoke, "Now that is the way to wake up," Then the sunlight got even brighter when Brian unleashed a beautiful smile as he came in for another kiss. Brian didn't know it but he just gave me the strength I needed. All the powers that were trapped inside of me were small compared to the love that was in my arms.
"You okay?" Brian asked seeing the weariness in my eye and in my voice
"No I spent the night trying to sleep but it just wouldn't come," I told him
Changing the subject, I asked "What are you guys doing back so early?"
Brian shook his head "We were in Orlando staying at a hotel we saw reports, the beach was just covered with dead sea creatures after seeing that I knew we had to come back here," Brian answered
I sighed "Before you ask no I don't know what is going on, only that someone, somehow, is draining the Earth's life force and what you all saw was the effects it is having,"
"What about Sol, can't he do anything about it?" Brian asked
Shaking my head in regret "Sol can't because this effect has robbed me of my powers that being said the Guardian is on this case,"
"You will succeed, I believe in you God choose you for a damn good reason," Brian kissed my worn out cheeks
Here was my lover putting his faith in me. I don't know what I did to deserve it but I was damn sure I wasn't going to let Brian or any of them down.
"When did you guys get in?" I asked
"Our flight got in around ten pm and we decided to just come to your place instead of going to a hotel. Management liked it because it saved them money and kept us out of the hands of our fans,"
I smiled and I could care less because my man was here and his presence was very much welcomed. I pulled Brian in and hugged him tightly.
Brian didn't say anything at first then he leaned in and kissed me again.
We were like that until AJ decided to let us know he was there."Okay you two quit it before I break out the fire hose," laughing.
When we finally let go of each other Brian looked down at my bandaged hands and asked, "What happened?"
"I couldn't sleep and took my frustrated on a helpless punching bag," I responded with a smile
He just shook his head "Mike how is breakfast coming?" AJ asked
"Breakfast is coming right up," I smiled as I returned my attention to the stove
"I am telling you that?" Nick stopped when he got in the kitchen
He and Kevin were the next to enter the kitchen.
"Telling him what?" Brian asked
Nick blushed, "Forget it," They began talking about everything from their time in Florida to their flight back to Philadelphia. It was amazing how much I needed to hear this mundane conversation. I went back to making breakfast every so often. Nick would flirt and make lewd gestures directing my attention to his crotch. Brian would watch and I would see him rub his growing bulge in his pants. I looked into my lover's eyes and he was getting turned on but I had to finally turn away just so I wouldn't burn the eggs I was trying to scramble. Walking up beside me and whispering,"We are going to play," Nick statement made me shudder when he said, "Brian will be there I want you both,"
Turning to Brian he ran his tongue over his lips and whispered "Oh yes we are going to play," I felt Brian squeeze my dick and then let his hands play with my balls for a moment. Nick would look under the table to see Brian fondling me and I watched Nick almost groan in frustration that we couldn't play at the moment. Once Breakfast was finished the guys helped with the clean up but they had a meeting that morning one Tony had to arrange as an excuse for them to come back to Philadelphia and I had work to do but I needed air.
I went out for a walk. Things looked even worse in the daylight, as the trees looked sick and the ground looked as dry as the Sahara Desert "Hell even the Sahara Desert had more life then this," I huffed even the roads looked bad they all looked dry and lifeless. "Mother, where are you?" I asked the world. I felt alone. I know I shouldn't but my mind feels so empty without the Mother 's presence there. Having seen enough I went home to find a solution to a worldwide problem. Yeah I know it was going to be like a needle in a haystack but what else could I do. Sitting in front of my computer I began my search after an hour of unsuccessful searching I put my head back resting it against the chair closing my eyes.
I couldn't see anything but I could feel something someone was grabbing for me. I felt someone trying to reach out trying to get my attention. I must have been like that for hours because I felt a pair of lips on mine. Opening my eyes I saw a pair of blue orbs looking right back at me. They were magical, turning a dark and dreary moment into a blessed one.
"Hello love, how was your day?" I asked
"Good," Brian told me
I got up and stretched my neck. I felt the kink from sleeping in a desk chair.
"You ok?" Brian asked as he massaged my neck and shoulders.
"Just a kink," I told him
"Did you fall asleep in the chair?" my love asked helping me up and over to the couch where he gave my neck a massages
"I did," I confirmed I sat letting my love massages my neck. He would lean in ever so lightly and kiss my neck. I in turn kissed his hand the moment was ended when Brian suggested, "Let's get you to bed,"
"Can't I need to get back to the Lair I need to get back to work," I told him
"Come on love I will sleep with you," Brian coaxed as he dragged me to our bed
When we got there Nick was already in bed "You two planned this?" I snorted
"Hell yes I am not going to stop until I feel you on my dick," Nick leered as he pulled back the cover I had some doubt until Brian knelt down and took his best friend's dick into his mouth I was shocked "Mm Brian just like old times," Nick groaned in pleasure.
"Come on Mike share my cock with Brian," Nick urged as he pushed his dick into Brian's mouth. Brian took my hand and brought me down.
"Come here love," He kissed me until we felt the blunt head of Nick's dick trying to break through our locked lips. Brian backed away and allowed Nick to insert his hot cock into his boyfriend's mouth.
"Oh yes it is just as wonderful as I imaged," Nick groaned in pleasure I felt Brian shift and tried to get at my dick but that was proving impossible so I reluctantly had to let Nick dick go so Brian could undress me we all got onto my bed getting into a triangle I put Nick's dick back into my mouth Brian took mine into his and Nick began to suck Brian's dick. I felt Brian as he began to place his finger up my ass and start fingering me. I decided to do the same to Nick who did the same to Brian. My room filled with moans of three guys having hot sex my lover and my friend both taking liberties with me. In a final thrust Nick unloaded into my mouth which sent me over and I unloaded into Brian who finished by giving Nick his load. We all came up for air then shared a three way kiss and fell into each other's arms
"Thank you Mike," Nick huffed in pleasure
"Me? I should be thank you both," I puffed out
"You two were both awesome," Brian kissed us both as we fell asleep into each other's arms.
I was the first to come to pulling myself away from them Brian groaned in disappointment "I have to get back love," I kissed his sleeping face
Nick started to come around when he felt I was no longer there. He too looking disappointed "Man we were just getting started" Nick complained
"I have to get back to work my friend," I reiterated Nick gave me a cocky grin and held out his dick for me "At least give us a goodbye kiss," Brian and I laughed as both he and Nick pointed their dicks at me I just leaned over and kissed both of their dickheads
"Just come back in one piece?" Brian asked
"I plan to love," I told him I grabbed a quick shower and left
Going back down to the subway it didn't take long for me to return to the Lair. I was more determined then ever. I had two worlds to save after all.
"Hey, Mike, how did you sleep?" Dave asked
"As well as can be expected," I told him
"That bad eh?," Dave chuckled
"Brian did make it better," I admitted
Dave was glad to hear me confess that.
I then turned ridget with frustration. "I will sleep much better when I find this asshole and put his light out," I told him
"I remember those night believe me we will find him and we will save the world," Dave told me
"Dave," I slowly began. My actions towards my mentor were not correct.
"I want to apologize to you for how I acted earlier what I said was out of line," I finally spoke i was completely ashamed of my lack discipline
"It is okay you are frustrated, and you are feeling helpless" He responded
"Mike nobody likes feeling helpless," Dave told me
"And people who do act differently yours was as to be expected," Dave told me
"It is still no excuse for snapping at you," I told him I had to admit I was embarrassed at my lack of control
"Mike, right now you are feeling uncertain, and lost," Dave told me this was one of the reasons I love my mentor. He had his moments of being a father figure and would often try to instill some wisdom.
I went to respond but he cut me off "Mike, I know how much you care about the Earth, and it is refreshing to see someone with such a driving force,"
"And now you feel as though you haven't lived up to the task for which Gaia has chosen you for," Dave spoke softly
"It is not just that Dave I was entrusted with Sol, I was entrusted with keeping our world safe. Gaia believed in me to finish what Captain Planet and the Planeteers have started, to help fight the darkness in all its ugly form," I fell back into my chair as tears welled up in my eyes, "Just when I have reached the fullest potential to only have it ripped away without a fight," I told him feeling some of my walls breakdown.
Dave was by my side and with a firm yet gentle hand Dave flatly said, "Gaia's faith in you has not been misplaced, if it were you would have given up,"
"You are here," Dave then corrected "We are here, we are looking for the bastard who caused this mess," Dave said knowingly
"Dave how can you be so," I stammered
"Understanding, Mike you keep forgetting that when fighting battles, a set back doesn't mean failure it means you were caught by surprised," Dave reassured
The sailor in me knew Dave was right but the self-esteem in me is saying something else.
"I failed once Dave and I can't fail again," I told him
"Mike you haven't failed not then and not now," Dave told me "The Earth is still here under our feet and as long as we can fight then this is far from over," Dave grabbed me in a firm hold and gave me a very stern look of a seasoned veteran.
"I just wish there was something I could do. I feel so helpless," I told him as my head fell into my chest.
"I know and I forgive you," Dave smiled
With that said Dave and I got work Jake came up to the command center and began helping us weed through all the possibilities.
Dave and I spent the night going over every probe I had planted looking for anything that could help.While Jake continued working on the CH-53C he wanted to do something he was following my plans for the Sea Dragon. It gave him some hope knowing he was pulling his weight around here.
I was getting more and more irritable as the hours passed so Dave once again sent me out to take my frustration out on the demons of the night.
I had just pulled my hood up when Dana entered the changing room. "So you've been banished out to the streets again,"
"Yeah Dave is afraid that I will kill BEATTI," I told her
"And I would have been very unhappy," I heard my computer
"You know I wouldn't have meant anything by it," I smiled
"Well between you, and me sir I'd rather you took your frustrations out on the vampires then me," BEATTI piped up.
I couldn't help but laugh after pulling down my mask. I looked down and seeing the Planeteers' emblem that now rests on the chest of my costume only made me wish I never had it there to begin with. I knew that was wrong. I was fighting for them too and instead used that anger as a reason to fight. I left for the weapon's locker and went to choose my sword for the night.
"That the trouble with having more than one favorite weapon," I heard Razeel say from behind me
"Yeah you have to choose which one but tonight I think I will take both," I told her, grabbing the Bat'Leth and placing it in the sheath on my back. Then I grabbed the Mek'Leth and put it in its hustler. Next to my D'k tahg was my Fighting Pike. I might not have the utility belt that Batman had but I was still well prepared for whatever came my way.
Borrowing the Ecocopter was the best choice for our patrol. It had been sitting in the repair bay recharging so Razeel and I got in and then flew out the helipad a short time later. I would have preferred the Sea Dragon however it was still in pieces as the work in the solar array installation grounded my personal helicopter.
Landing in an unused section of a park, Razeel and I continued on foot.
We soon came upon a group of vampires feeding on campers.
"Oh looky, looky stress relievers," I said as I unsheathed my Mek'Leth running at the group.
Razeel was hot on my tail as we grew closer. I pulled out my D'k tahg and hurled it at a vampire standing guard over the campers. The delta blade came in contact with the demon's neck severing the head from the body and it dusted a second later.
The gang of vampires stopped their feeding just in time for my fist to come in contact with my second victim. The vampire went down with a loud thump. Not giving them a chance to react I swung my Mek'Leth up driving the blade under the demon's chin. My next advisory was beheaded when the short blade on my Mek'Leth slashed across her throat she let out a howl and disintegrated. Not paying attention to my surroundings I soon felt a sharp pain in my left temple and found myself on the ground. A male vampire stood over me snarling, his face contorted with rage and thirst he moved in for the kill but was thankfully staked from behind by Razeel.
"Thanks," I said as I got myself back on my feet.
"You're welcome you need to calm down never fight with anger," Razeel responded
"Take my Mek'Leth Razeel," I offered her my sword. She took it and I unsheathed my Bat'Leth and we went to work. She managed to first cut off one vampire's hand then cut off his head. Meanwhile I paired off with a female vampire. She swung her razor sharp fingernails at me and I blocked it with the Bat'Leth. After forcing her back I swung my crescent sword around, cutting her in half.
With the last of the vampires dealt with, I went to pick up my D'k tahg from where it had landed. My hand grazed the ground and it felt so empty there was just no life-force coming through the dirt. Upon closer I saw the ground was actually covered with dead insects these tiny creatures had succumbed to the drain.
"Are you okay?" Razeel asked
"Look at the ground Razeel, what do you see?" I indicated the countless insects
"I am assuming you are not just referring to the dead campers," Razeel pointed to the other dead here.
"Creatures great and small are lying dead here both were done by evil forces," I corrected my own faux pas.
Razeel looked beyond the dead campers to see all round their bodies were tiny ones "I didn't them," Razeel gasped
"This only the beginning," I said as i scooped up a handful of lifeless ants and other insects
"No Razeel, I am not fine, the Earth is trapped and what am I doing fight of vampires," I told her
"Guardian we don't know enough to help her," Razeel stated
"That's it I need to stop wasting time and find this creep," I told her.
"Ok, any idea?" She asked
"None," I conceded
"So here are," Razeel pointed out
We patrolled a little longer then returned to the Ecocopter then went back to the Lair where I sat right in front of the main console and went right back to work.
"Don't you ever stop?" Razeel asked
"Not when there is work to do," I told her
"BEATTI how is the search going?" I asked my computer
"Slow sir I am going over all available data and nothing is showing up," She reported
"What we need is more data then," I spoke up
"From where?" Razeel asked
"Don't ask," I told her
"I think I will get some sleep," I said, getting up, making my way back towards the subway and went home.
"What was that all about?" Dana asked
"I have no clue ma'am," BEATTI concurred
I got home a few minutes later and made my way to my room. Getting out of my clothes and getting into bed I fell asleep before I hit the pillow.
In my dream I saw Gaia in chains, her hands stretched up begging me for help. I tried to reach for her. I tried to get to her. It felt like there was a huge gap between us and yet there she was in arms reach. So close yet she was so far away if I could just reach a little further I could save her.
"Gaia, reach!" I cried out "I am coming," I told her
I got up feeling like I never slept at all "BEATTI how are we doing?" I asked her
"About the same as last night," She reported
"Any new come in from the Watcher's Council?" I asked to stretch the kinks out of my overly tired muscles.
"Negative," My computer replied
"Okay we are going to need a computer with a bigger database," I told her
"Where are we going to get it?" BEATTI asked
"I need to put the Sea Dragon back together," I told her
Getting a shower hoping the water will help me feel better and it did. Once I was done I got dressed and then was downstairs getting something to eat.
"BEATTI where are the guys?" I asked
"They are on their way here," She reported
"What?" I asked
"They are on their way here," She repeated
"Should I make them breakfast?" I asked
"No sir I suggest you go down to the Holo-Room," She told me
"Are you telling me not to eat breakfast?" I queried it isn't everyday that my computer tells me this kind of thing, not since I built her.
"Yes sir and don't get used to it sir," BEATTI confirmed, making me laugh so I followed her advice and went to the Holo-Room.
When I went in I saw the bridge of the U.S.S. Monitor my imaginary starship. "Sir there is a wing of Jem'Hadar fighters advancing on your position," BEATTI reported
"Well then let's give them Hell," I responded
While I was battling the Jem'Hadar the guys were in their limousine "He is out of the way," BEATTI told them
"Good," Nick smiled as they made a pit stop.
Playing in my Holo-Room was doing two things, one by giving me a target that I can lash out at, I was releasing a lot of pent-up aggression. It was also gave me an idea on how I was going to perform my first major heist "You have two fighters coming about approaching port side," BEATTI reported
"Evasive maneuvers pattern delta sequence," I commanded
The mighty starship rolled to port then to starboard while I dodged the incoming targets "Fire torpedoes full spread dispersal pattern beta sequence target the lead ship," came my next order
On screen I watched as the tiny star fires hit their marks destroying the lead ship and damaging its partner.
The decks bucked as my starship was hit by enemy fire
"Another ship approaching starboard aft," BEATTI reported
She rolled again with another direct hit sparks flew out from damaged consoles
"Lock phasers and fire!" I commanded
"Warning sensors damaged," BEATTI reported
"Good it makes this more fun," I responded
"Status on remaining enemy ships?" came my next command
"3 ships destroyed 2 crippled and out of the fight, last two coming around for another pass," BEATTI reported
The ship took another pitch when she was hit by another enemy torpedo "Shields down to 37 percent and primary impulse engine offline," BEATTI compiled
The Monitor became sluggish as she tried to compensate for the damaged systems. Another hit rang out sending more debris to rain down. "Hull breach on deck six, seven, eight, and nine!" BEATTI reported
"Reroute all available power to the shields then lock torpedoes on the approaching ships fire in rapid sequence!" I demanded sounding like a machine gun torpedoes shot out from their bays hitting incoming vessels without the time for their shields to absorb the impact they collapsed leaving the hull exposed to the torpedoes as they struck their hull and a moment later there was nothing but floating debris where there was once a Jem'Hadar fighter.
"Computer end program," I ordered
A moment the world of make believe faded away and reality once again set back in.
I made my way back upstairs where my senses were assaulted by a very nice aroma. It was the smell of food.
There were my friends smiling at the look on my face as they had bought breakfast "Thanks guys," I smiled surprised beyond belief.
"BEATTI told us you haven't been yourself lately so we all got together to help you come back down to earth so to speak," AJ told me
I was overjoyed I didn't know what to say.
"He's speechless," Nick said, making us all laugh.
We all sat down at the table and began talking "So what are your plans?" Nick asked
"I plans to get the Earth back," I told him
"Well yeah I know that," Nick laughed
"Ok I plan to take Brian upstairs and ravage him," I responded
Blushing heavily "That was more than I wanted to know," AJ spoke up
Nick just looked lustful as he hoped for another round with the two of us but the look from both me and Brian assured him that wasn't going to happen this time he huffed in mocked annoyance but would playfully grope himself in front of us.
"Well You asked," I pointed out as I turned away from Nick's lewd manner and addressed AJ
"Yes he did," Brian said, backing me up.
We finished up and unfortunately they had to get back to work and so did I. "Thanks BEATTI I needed that," I thanked her
"You are welcome sir," She replied
"Now let's get to work," I said heading back to the Lair
"What is the plan sir?" BEATTI asked
"We are going to finish putting the Sea Dragon back together," I stated
It turned out the Sea Dragon was going to take longer for me to reassemble. I still had the Geocruiser and ecocopter. I added my modification to the Geocruiser. I gave it the Sea Dragon's holo emitters and boosted the nimble little craft solar panels a tweak to make them more efficient to run the holo emitters.
"May I ask again why are you converting the Planeteers ride?" Dave asked as he watched me add the latest equipment to the Geocruiser already radar package. "I have no choice, the Sea Dragon will take too long to fix. The Geocruiser is solar powered; it isn't going to be affected by the low oxygen," I commented.
My work in making my chopper more eco-friendly hampered my plans.
"I also need the solar power for the holo emitters," I told him
"I know you were planning to do that anyway but why rush it?" Dave asked
"I need them," I toyed with him
"I know that but why?" I could hear the frustration in his voice
"You will see just be ready to establish a link to BEATTI's main processors," I told him
"What in the world are you doing?" Dave asked, I took some joy in causing my mentor the same frustration BEATTI normally caused me.
"Making modifications to the Geocruiser," I replied
"I know that," Dave snapped
"Well you asked," I replied
"And you are keeping me out of the loop," He stated
Decided to let him in just a little "We are going to perform a heist and hack into one of the most secure installation outside of Area 51," I told him
"We are what?" Dave startled I could almost see his eye bulging out of their sockets
Laughing, "I knew you'd like it," I told him
"How are the connections holding up BEATTI?" I asked
"All system nominal," She reported
"Okay that should be the last of the connection," I said, getting up and patting the Geocruiser once again. I was glad Gaia didn't ask me to return it.
"Now that you are done with your add-ons, can you tell me what you are planning on doing?" Dave demanded as we entered the command center Jake was there "What is the trouble,"
"My pupil he is driving me insane," Dave grumbled
"You knew he would when you offered him this job," Jake quipped
In total frustration Dave grumbled, "That is not point I am trying to understand why he is hijacking the Geocruiser and fitting it with holo emitters and data link,"
That got Jake's attention he pondered and then it came to him "Mike you can't be serious,"
"I don't have a choice nor do I have a better idea," I frowned in response
"Mike they are not going to be happy," Jake retorted
"I know hence the holo emitters," I agreed
"Mike I know you are brave, but this is simply foolish," Jake groaned
"Okay you two will tell me what you both know now," Dave demanded reminding us he was still in the room
"You know we served in the Navy and with that we know things that we can't say?" I queried
"Yes but what does that have to do with this?" Dave asked, pointing at the Geocruiser.
Jake shook his head "Believe me Dave this is one of those time it is better not to know, where his going will make trying to breaking into Fort Knox a piece of cake,"
That really got Dave's attention "You will see I am just doing what I can to protect you all in case I fail," I told him
Giving Dave a disk "Dave if something should happen to me please give this to Brian," I told him
"What is it?" Dave asked
"Telling what I had done and why," I told him
"Ok I only hope whatever you have in mind it is worth it," Dave sighed
"It will I hope," I told him
Jake simply said "I just hope they don't blow you out of the sky,"
Hovering several hundreds of feet in the air the helicarrier Argus the headquarters for Strategic Hazard Intervention, Espionage and Logistics Directorate or S.H.I.E.L.D., as it was known Nick Fury sat in his command chair going over the various reports. He paid some attention to the list of heroes he had planned on adding to his ranks.
"General Quarters!" came the order over the 5mc
Nick jumped up and ran to the command deck.
"What the hell is happening?" He ordered
"We are under attack," The energetic but orderly Sharon Carter reported
The screen showed an alien craft firing at them; he had never seen anything like it before. It looked like a giant spider all black and it made a horrible shrieking noise that filled you with terror. "All hands to battle stations!" He ordered
"They are distracted sir," BEATTI reported. I had managed to position the Geocruiser as close to the Argus's lower hull; the approach was very slow so as not to be noticed. I needed them to have their attention completely on my Shadow vessel and not the nimble Geocruiser.
Placing my wrist mounted stingers on without my powers I was going to have to rely on these to aid me on this dangerous mission, "How long do you think they will realize it's a hologram?" I asked
"Unknown sir," She conceded
"Well I can't sit around here and wonder," I said, looking at the flying aircraft carrier knowing all eyes and sensors would be on my Shadow vessel and not on the Geocruiser. As we slowed our approach I moved us into position underneath one of the massive hanger elevators.
Opening the side cockpit door felt the wind as it made my cloak flap back and forth pulling my hood up and the mask over my eyes I pulled out my grappling gun.
"Once I am on board fly a safe distance and wait for my instructions," I ordered
"Aye sir," She complied
Opening the hatch I fired a line over to my target with a little tug I swung over to the ship and made my way to an outer hatch.
Once in I watched as BEATTI flew off waiting for my next command I prayed that they would pay attention to the hologram. Inside the flying beast I made my way to their central computer room. I could hear my Shadow vessel flying around its shrill vibrating through the corridors. I could only imagine what some of the crew thought when they saw it. On top of the Shadow vessel I heard the ship's guns firing back at it. In my years in the navy I heard whispers and rumors about S.H.I.E.L.D. Thanks to my clearance level I knew those rumors were correct. Jake was correct this was crazy and insane but at this point crazy and insane was needed to save the Earth. I never thought I would find myself stealing from them. And thanks to my years on board this ship's seagoing cousin I quickly found what I was looking for in no time. Plus I was able to avoid detection but I knew I didn't have long now I had to gain access, which was easier said than done. Placing my code breaker next to the cipher lock and searching for it combo. When it beeped I entered the numbers and the lock clicked over and I slowly opened the door peering into the room. A cool blast of air-conditioned air hit the unprotected portions of my face. The numerous computers in here necessitated the need for cold air.
"Alien ship is coming around for another run with no damage done to it," I heard someone report pulling out a gas pellet. I threw it in the room and it went off without a hitch. I heard the crewmen cough then one by one plop to the deck.
Waiting for the gas to dissipate I slowly entered the computer room making sure to secure the crewmen. I didn't need them waking up and setting any alarms. Once they were out of the way I went to one of the consoles and began hacking into their mainframe, which was a challenge in itself. A lot of it was heavily encrypted with multiple security measures in place.
"Damage to the target?" Fury demanded
"No damage done sir," Carter reported
"That is impossible we should have done something to it," Fury stated
"What about the Argus?" He asked
She read the reports and her eyes bulged out "There are no reports of any damage done to the Argus," She reported
"But the even more impossible they have scored several hits we should have taken some damage," Fury stated
"But we have none," She confirmed
It had taken longer than I had anticipated in cracking their codes for every one I had broken, three more popped up. They were good. But I had managed to break them and found what I was looking for. I had their database not wasting time to look through it. I hit my comm. "BEATTI begin downloading!"
"Download underway," She reported
"Status," I ordered
"They are starting to question the Shadow vessel," She told me
"How so?" I asked
"They've ceased fire," She reported
"How long before you've completed the download?" I asked
"Ten minutes," BEATTI informed
"Might as well be ten years at this rate," I sighed, making my way out of the room as I made my way down the corridor. The ship was still at General Quarters so most of the crew were at their stations and all major corridors were sealed. Moving about was still difficult. It was at this moment I was glad I also armed myself with my new stingers; they were wrist mounted devices that can deliver every known venom made so they would hurt but not kill.
"Status of the Alien craft?" Fury ordered
"They have halted their attack, and are just sitting there," Carter informed
"This is not sitting well, what do they want?" Fury questioned
"I don't know sir," Carter responded sounding just as frustrated
"It's a diversion," Fury suddenly said
"Diversion for what?" Carter asked
"We could have an intruder on-board," Fury stated turning to one of his officers "find them,"
"Intruder alert, intruder alert," I heard as I hurried my pace trying to get to the outer hull.
"There he is get him!" I heard from behind me
Turning just in time to see a handful of officers coming at me they held up guns. I held up my left fist and fired several stingers each one had bullet ant venom when they were all within 20 feet I fired several stingers. Strike each Agent at random parts of their bodies. They all dropped like a rock doubled over in pain. I fired another series of stingers from my right arm that had sedatives in them knocking them all out. Pulling out the anti venom I placed the vile on the closest guard then ran for it.
"Intruder found on level 4," I heard the report finding a ladder well and made for it and headed for the weather deck.
"He heading for the flight deck," the officer reported
I was almost there when someone grabbed my leg. I turned around and kicked him squarely in the face. It was too bad under the circumstances he was very cute. He hit the deck. My blow was enough to render him unconscious.
Not stopping to check my handy work I raced down the p-way I came to one intersection trying to recall my experiences with all the Carriers I've ever been stationed on.
"This is taking too long," I growled trying to remember which way will take me to the Flight Deck. I saw two more guys coming at me one had a dark almost Latino complexion the other had fair skin and blond hair. When I turned to go another direction, another two coming from behind me, the one on the left was of African descent while his partner had a more Irish background. This was too bad this felt like a very bad porno scene because they were all very good looking. But unlike porn they were most definitely not here for a good time.
"Halt!" The blond on ordered as they pulled out guns
"I think not," I said
"By the way, it is nothing personal," I said, pulling out my Fighting Pike and charged them.
When they were in range I swung my pike catching the darker of the two in the leg and he went down in pain. Then I struck the blond in the stomach and heard him groan . The Irish came at me and was treated to a blow to the jaw. Making sure all of my blows were painful but not enough to cause permanent injuries. The last gentleman got an unfortunate shot to the crotch area and doubled over in understandable pain. I felt a sympathetic regret to the damage I did to his penis. When they were dealt with I once again ran the way I thought the entrance to the flight deck would have been had this been a normal aircraft carrier.
"The intruder is armed approach with caution!" I heard the 5mc
"BEATTI, how is that download going?" I demanded
"Almost there sir I need another minute," She informed me
"If we lose contact with each other you are to fly back to the Lair is that understood," I ordered
"Aye sir," She complied
"Good," I stated
I was almost to the hatch when I felt a very powerful electrical surge course throughout my body then all went dark.
In the darkness I could see Gaia in the distance, her hand stretched out. She had the look of terror that didn't match her normal grace, her hand trying to grab hold of anything. "Reach Gaia I will save you!" I cried out to her as I stuck out my hand trying to save her. And then I saw her fall into the darkness cursing me and wondering why she picked me to be her champion in the first place.
Then the world changed and I saw the twin towers of New York before the terrorist attack. "There was still time I could warn them," I heard myself say.
"There is still time to say something," I told myself
But then the first plane hit, striking the north tower flames belched out of its sides. Moments later I saw the second plane make a suicide run at the south tower and it too was engulfed with flames I never felt so helpless before groaning as if in pain I saw all of my failures.
The dark world was replaced with a much more bright white one "Good you are awake I was afraid our tasers might have done too much permanent damage," I heard the voice but I didn't dare open my eyes. It felt as if I had gotten thrown overboard and wound up getting caught in the wake of my ship's propellers. Groaning a bit trying to reorient myself and check myself internally I had some side effects to the electrical shock nothing that I couldn't deal with plus what felt like a bump on my forehead.
"So what do you go by?" I heard the voice ask
"I haven't encountered you before?" He stated
"I am new," I told him
When I finally could open my eyes the world jumped at me and all the colors seemed to blend together.
"Wow that some weapon," I admired
"Thank you," The man answered
"Can I have two?" I asked
"I'll trade you for a couple of your quarter staffs they are just as impressive," He chuckled
When the world finally settled down I saw before me a man in his late thirties very handsome and rugged. He had the face of someone who had seen a lot of action. He had an eye patch over his right eye. His lone brown eye had the strength and determination that only a seasoned combat veteran could have.
"My name is Guardian," I finally told him
"Sorry for not answering right away me head felt like it was in a dryer," I apologized
"Yes our tasers have that effect," He told me
"If it's any consolation your little darts have done a number on several of my people," the man remarked
"I left the anti venom I figured you would know what to do with it," I scrunched my eyes
"I will pass that on to our medic," The Man acknowledged
When my head stopped spinning and I could think clearly "And you would be?" I asked
"My name is Nick Fury,"
"Now that is out of the way two things, one how do you know of our existence and what are you doing here?" Fury asked with the tone that only a highly ranked officer could give.
"The first one has a two part answer," I started
As I began talking was also working to free myself from my bonds I had a few surprises in my "The second has to do with first," I told him
"Well I am waiting," Nick stated firmly, his voice telling me that his patient was very thin.
"For years I've heard of the SHIELD during my time in the Navy," I started my tale
"It was just a rumor at the time something enlisted talked about to impress the newbie's," I told him
"Or used to help intimated others who thought they knew more than they really did," I groaned
This seemed to make him smile a little knowing the kind of stuff the enlisted did.
"For some time now I was entrusted with the soul of Earth's champion Captain Planet after he was killed in the line of duty," I continued
This seems to get his attention "And I am afraid that you can hide from most people but the Earth isn't one of them" I said with pride.
"So you have special powers?" He asked
"If I did, do you think you would have captured me?" I asked back
"Well I suppose not," Fury conceded
"Any way a few nights ago my powers were taken, and not just that, but someone is draining our planet of her life-force," I informed him again
"Yes I have notice a change in the world around us," Nick conceded
"Well I intend to find them, and stop them but I was running out of idea," I told him
"Until you remembered the rumors about us," Fury stated
"Yes I figured you would some ideas," I confirmed
"You could have just asked," Fury pointed out
"Yeah and then I would ask man to stop polluting my planet," I smiled
"So, now what?" He asked
"Back to the drawing board," I struggled
"Well I can't let you leave here with knowledge of SHIELD," Fury told me
"And how are you going to erase it once my powers are back anything you do will be reversed when they come back," I pointed out
"Really," Fury took on a more serious look. I just hope BEATTI had time to get the information we needed and leave as instructed.
"I could keep you here?" Fury pointed out
"Not really," I said, coming out of my bonds, jumping him and tackling him to the ground.
"By the way had these been different circumstances and if I weren't already taken I would have asked you out," I said as I gave him a kiss on the cheek. Finding my pike then bolted for the door running down the p-way I heard the alarm going off, and heard hatches open soon crewmen came pouring out.
Three of them came at me. I fired a stinger at the closest agent who dodged it but the man behind him got it and was soon on the deck crying in pain. I charged them with my pike in my hand one was hit in the gut while another was struck in the groin. I tripped the last one and darted towards the hatch. Two more agents appeared in the
"Get him!" I heard a female voice
Finally making it to the flight deck I felt the air rush over me with the force of F-14's exhaust.
"There is nowhere to go!" I heard I turned to see Nick Fury standing on the deck. He had half a dozen men with guns in their hands. The woman came from below and she had six more people with her.
"By the way I am straight but thanks for the compliment," Nick informed me
"Now there is nowhere to go so stand down, and come with us," He ordered
"Sorry but this soldier can't follow that order, not when my charge needs me," I told him praying that I am right then leaped over the side, and saw the ground coming at me at an ungodly speed.
Back on the Argus Fury ran to the side to see my form getting smaller and smaller. "I got to give him credit he's got guts," He smiled
Turning to Carter he ordered, "Get a unit out there and save him we can't have him plummet to his death,"
"Yes sir," Carter complied and said, "You heard him suit up and get him,"
As the ground came rushing towards me I thought I would try "Let the Powers combine!" I called but when Sol failed to come "Sol this is not the time to not to show up," I grumbled. Pulling out my grappling gun wishing I more than anything that Sol could be here when I needed him the most. A shadow fell over me turning to see the last thing I expected to see, the Geocruiser flying towards me.
She hovered over me matching her speed to my decent. When she was certain she lowered a cable to me I put away my grappling gun and took hold of the line, Physics took over and slid down a several feet stopping at the end of the line "Talk about reaching the end of the line," I commented as it reeled back up through the belly of the Geocruiser. I climbed back aboard "I thought I told you to go to the Lair?" I scowled
"Would you like me to drop you off here?" she asked
"No thanks, I am sure they picked you up when you came for me," I said, making my way to the cockpit.
"Yes they did," She confirmed
"I read several bogies coming from the helicarrier closing fast," BEATTI told me as I peered into the RADAR screen and confirmed the presence of targets following us.
"How much power is there left to the holo emitters?" I asked taking evasive action.
"Not much Sir most of them are nearly burned out," BEATTI informed me
"Do you think there are enough of them to help us escape?" I asked
"I believe so," BEATTI responded
"Where are those aircraft?" I demanded
"Four hundred meters and closing," BEATTI informed
"Okay let see if we can lose them," I said jerking the controls as I tried to evade them but they were very sticky "Attention Guardian you are ordered to turn back and follow us to the Argus," I heard the woman's voice
"BEATTI I don't think we have a choice lets see how long the holo emitters will hold," I suggested
"Understood," She responded
I turned on the emitters hoping they wouldn't fail redirecting them towards the Geocruiser giving us the appearance of the surrounding sky.
"He's eluding us," Carter reported as they watched Guardian's small plane shimmer out of sight
"I have got to stop underestimating him," Fury laughed as he watched his radar screen change as the Guardian's craft disappeared from his screen.
"Sir, what are your orders?" Carter asked
"Can you scan for intense energy readings? He using some kind of cloaking device," Fury wondered
"Scanning now sir," Carter spoke,
"Sir they are scanning the area they might be able to find us if we stay here," BEATTI informed me
I slowly started to move, not knowing if there were any disturbances as the holo emitters tried to compensate by the movements "How much time do we have before the Holo emitters give out?" I asked
"Still unknown sir they are losing integrity though," BEATTI informed
"Okay there is no point waiting around for the emitters to give out or for them to find us either way it will be bad for all of us," I said
"Aye sir," She confirmed
Going full throttle we made for the Lair hoping to leave my adversaries in the dust.
"Sir we've lost him," Carter reported
"Touche?," Fury said with an impressed smile as he looked over at the screen seeing where his newest potential ally used to be.
The sound of one of Argus massive rotors puttering caught Nick Fury's attention "What is happening?" he demanded
"The Argus is losing power!" One of his subordinates cried
"How is that possible?" Nick demanded
"We are not sure all of our readings says it should be working," The subordinate reported
"Tell them to land the ship pronto," Nick Fury ordered
The young man nodded and left to carry out the order as the massive airship began its descent Nick thought back to what the Guardian had said "Now we all have to hope you pull through,"
And this is where I end this chapter. I hope you all enjoy this as much I do writing it. Sol is now born and the adventure goes on.
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