Sailor Moon Fan Fiction / Ronin Warriors Fan Fiction / Bleach Fan Fiction ❯ Silent Warrior: Resurrection ❯ The Phoenix' Glow Fades ( Chapter 4 )

“Just when I thought I could be alone with Ashley in the new VR arcade, everyone else decides they want to play too. Henri, Prince, and even a Cardian come out to play! I can't stand it anymore! In the name of the Phoenix, I will get my alone time!”

Silent Warrior: Resurrection

Episode 50

“Come on TJ get out of bed,” Krystalyn yells at the lazy boy. “It's such a nice day out, and besides, Princeton and Henri have already gotten up and left.”

After much complaining from him, she takes the covers away from him and tells him once more to get up. This causes TJ to fall out of the bed, landing on a sleeping Prometheus.

“Come on mom, it's my day off,” TJ complains.

* * *

At the Makaiju complex, Rockna and Mondo are laying around in the Phantom Forest.

“We aren't collecting enough energy,” Rockna says.

“This is because of those Brother Soldiers,” Mondo concludes. “If the forest doesn't get enough energy, we don't get enough energy. There's some event going down at the game square today. I'm sure there'll be enough energy there for one of the Cardian's to pick up.”

The Phoenix' Glow Fades

“I think this will be a good chance for you to get some training in,” Prometheus says to TJ down at the game center.

“I don't feel like training unless it's with Ashley,” he protests. “Wait just a second Promeeth, I think you know how to restore her memory.”

“What are you going on about now?”

“Use that mind thing like you did on me and the others,” TJ says, picking him up.

“Why don't you leave that poor defenseless cat creature alone,” Ashley says, coming up to them. “Just because you're without a girlfriend doesn't mean you have to take it out on him. If you don't have a date, why don't you go to the library like a normal high school student, Tiny Tim?”

Ashley then goes to get in line, and TJ notices she doesn't have a partner.

“Ashley's here by herself,” TJ says.

“So?” Prometheus replies.

“Everyone seems to be in a pair, and if the guys show up that still makes an uneven number. I'll just go and pair up with her.”

“Why can't he be that enthusiastic about the enemy, or even studying for that matter!”

Up at the front, Carissa is trying to get in, but the usher won't let her pass without money. She then stares at him and gives a hypnotic glance, making him mindless. Chris is also there, being hassled by girls. One butch girl comes up to him and tells him he thinks he's too good for everyone. Not knowing what to do, Chris gets ready to hit her when Ashley steps in.

“Why don't you go bother someone else,” she says calmly.

“Why don't you go somewhere with yourself, Barbie looking bitch,” the butch replies.

They both look at each other, and the big girl gives up, walking away.

“Thank you for getting her away,” Chris says. “In return for your favor, I will be your partner in this game event.”

“That's ok, she can go with me,” TJ says, butting in.

Chris is about to protest, when Carissa walks up.

“Chris, what are you doing?” she asks.

“Oh, Carissa, this is Ashley Hunter. She'll be joining us today.”

“But I…” starts Ashley.

“In that case, I'll be joining too!” TJ speaks up.

“I don't think this is a good idea,” Carissa says, placing her hand on Chris' shoulder.

“Relax Carissa, it'll be better this way so we don't stand out,” Chris reassures her.

He then clings to Ashley's arm, and he, TJ, and Ashley walk off.

“Well, I guess this turn of events isn't too bad,” Carissa says to herself.

The four then walk in and the zombie usher tells them they are VIP's today. The guys then arrive outside and wait in the long line with Prometheus.

Inside, Prince and Henri are in a spaceship-type car shooting aliens. In another car near them, TJ, Ashley, and Chris are together, and next to them is Carissa.

“Are you scared yet?” Chris asks TJ, sticking his tongue out.

“That's not very gentlemen like,” TJ snorts.

“Oh, my bad, it was an accident.”

“TJ, is that you?” Henri asks.

“Henri, Prince, why did you guys come without me?”

“This game is too advanced for someone like you,” Prince responds.

TJ gets mad and hits their car, causing his car to shake from the impact. He then falls over into Carissa's lap, and Henri turns around.

“Carissa!” Chris gasps.

“It was an accident,” she says, turning red.

“Sorry everyone,” TJ apologizes.

“I hope you know that we trust you,” Henri says, eyeing TJ in her lap.

* * *

Outside, the guys are complaining about the line while Tyrese is reading a book.

“How long do we have to be in this line?” Damon complains.

“It's like they say, `everything comes to he who wants,'” Tyrone answers him.

“It's he who waits,” Tyrese corrects, turning the page in his French book.

* * *

In the next part of the game, everyone is equipped with a gun pack and helmet. Prince is pretending he is a hero.

“The cool school boy superhero, Powerful P! In the name of the Phoenix, I will punish you!”

He and Henri then begin to go around shooting things, but Henri stays close to watch TJ. TJ spots him, and becomes embarrassed.

“I thought he said he trusted me,” TJ moans.

Meanwhile, Chris is between Carissa and Ashley, holding both their arms.

“I have no other choice, or else it'll look suspicious,” he whispers to his sister.

Carissa and Ashley are both very good at shooting the targets, and end up making it a competition.

“They both look so hot holding those guns!” TJ drools. “Ok, I guess it's time for me to step up!”

TJ shoots at an image, but misses horribly.

“You're horrible,” Chris says, shooting with precise aim. “I mean wow, you're so good!”

“Yeah, well I don't like guns that much, they're weak,” TJ retorts.

“Wow, you are just so honest to admit defeat right from the start.”

He and TJ then get into a staring contest, but are interrupted when a target pops up between them. Ashley and Carissa shoot the image, and somehow Chris ends up in Ashley's arms.

“I could stay like this forever,” he says to her. “I can hold on tighter, if you want.”

“No thanks,” she responds, pushing him off. “You can't win someone's heart by being so pushy.”

“I agree completely,” TJ says, leaning on her shoulder.

Another image pops up behind him, and it startles him so much he runs off.

“Wait, Tiny, a boy like you with no sense of direction will get lost!”

“I'm almost tired,” Chris complains to Carissa as Ashley runs off. “We need some energy.”

Alone, they both change into Rockna and Mondo, and Rockna plays her flute as Cardian Hell Ant appears.

* * *

Outside, the guys are still waiting in line.

“This game better be worth it,” Damon complains.

“There're only five more couples ahead of us,” Styve points out.

Tyrese is now reading another book.

* * *

Inside, Prince and Henri are still shooting monsters while looking for TJ.

“I feel like we've been walking in circles,” Prince complains.

“I lost sight of TJ,” Henri says.

They then hear screams and see people running. They go in the direction everyone is coming from to see a monster.

“Wow, it looks so real,” Prince exclaims.

“Yes son, almost too real,” Henri replies.

Off somewhere else in the game, TJ and Ashley are alone. Monsters start to attack and they both shoot at them. One shows up behind TJ and Ashley shoots it as it's about to attack.

“Wow Ashley, you're my hero,” he says.

“And it must be some special talent to be able to miss every single target,” she responds. “If play, I want to get the highest score possible.”

She then grabs his hand and they run off, shooting more bad guys. TJ then starts to dream of running with Yellow LightStar. His other hand is then grabbed by White Manta. His dream is interrupted by Prince pulling on his arm in reality.

“What do you want now?” he asks, annoyed. “You were supposed to be White Manta!”

“There's a monster attacking people and dad is in trouble,” he yells.

“Not my father, not my concern. He's yours so you do something about it.”

“What's the problem?” Ashley asks rolling her eyes.

“The monsters are acting up,” Prince answers. “When I shoot them, they don't disappear, and people keep passing out.”

“You two wait here,” Ashley says.

“No, I'm coming too,” Prince protests. “TJ, you stay here.”

They run off, and TJ gets mad that again his time was interrupted.

“This isn't the time for this!” he yells, chasing after them.

* * *

Outside, the guys are still waiting with only three couples to go.

* * *

The Cardian is attacking Henri, when Ashley and Prince show up.

“I'm not interested in your life, just your energy,” Rockna smiles.

“You don't know what you're getting yourself into,” Henri replies, reaching for his watch. “Kinetic…”

Before he can finish, Hell Ant shoots tentacles out of its head, wrapping up his wrists.

“Dad!” Prince calls out.

“Prince get out of here,” he yells.

“No way dad, I'm not leaving you here to be eaten by a monster,” Prince says.

Ashley then takes off her backpack and throws it at the back of Hell Ant's head, causing it to drop Henri.

Henri then grabs a nearby fire extinguisher, and blasts the monster. It has no effect and the three of them get caught by its tentacles.

“It's a parents job to protect their beloved children!” he yells out.

“Phoenix Transform!”

TJ transforms and then the dagger appears, cutting the tentacles and freeing Ashley, Prince, and Henri.

“For picking on very important people to me, I will not forgive you for such acts, even if you apologize!”

“Shut up, you're in my way!” Mondo yells out. “Hell Ant, take care of this trash!”

“This hand of mine is burning red! Fist of the Phoenix Flare!”

The fiery fist begins to fly, but soon fades with the wind.

“I don't understand, what's happening?” Silent Warrior exclaims.

“Whoever you are, you need to start fighting more seriously,” Ashley says to him.

The monster begins to attack Silent Warrior, and he tries hand to hand combat, dodging here and there, but is eventually over powered and is knocked back into Ashley. As the monster is about to get Silent Warrior good, the card appears.

“Another funny one has appeared,” Ashley complains.

“Ashley, you must stand back,” White Manta explains. “This monster isn't one that an ordinary person can fight. Silent Warrior and those like us must help to prevent this evil. Even in this uncertain world, a beautiful flower of love blooms.”

“Who the hell are you?” Rockna calls out.

“I am the shimmering white light that paints the darkness; White Manta.”

As Silent Warrior is drooling over White Manta, he notices that Ashley and she are in the same place at the same time.

“But this doesn't make any sense, they're supposed to be the same person,” Silent Warrior thinks, confused.

“I respect your courage, Ms. Hunter, but this isn't something for ordinary humans to deal with.”

The monster gets bored and starts charging towards White Manta.

“A real lady doesn't normally start a fight, but if provoked, she will finish the fight. Light Splice!”

White Manta attacks, cutting of the tentacles from its head. Thinking it is over, she sheaths her sword, but then Hell Ant grows more tentacles and wraps her up.

“Dark Mist, Paralyze!”

The Brothers appear, and tell Ashley and the others not to worry.

“Dark Fires Engulf!”

Dark Blade frees White Manta from confinement.

“Looks like we made it just in time,” Dark Knight says.

“Guys we have a problem,” Silent Warrior says as the monster is on fire. “My flaming fist…it didn't work.”

“That's impossible,” Prometheus mutters off on the side.

“Maybe you just hit it wrong,” Dark Warrior says. “Try it again tomorrow. Hey nasty, we'll be your opponents instead of Silent Warrior today!”

“Dark Lightning Bolt Strike!”

“Dark Crescent Beam!”

The combined attack once again delivers the Cardian to death, and it turns back into a card.

“We won't tolerate your interfering much longer,” Rockna says.

“Consider this our last warning,” Mondo chimes in as they leave.

“Brother Soldiers,” White Manta calls out. “Even when fighting, the brilliance of your friendship shines blindingly.”

She then takes off, and Dark Warrior wonders who she is.

“Who are you guys?” Ashley asks, turning to the Brothers, but then realizes that they're gone.

* * *

Later that night, Prince and Henri are getting bandaged up by Krystalyn, as they have bruises from the monster.

“Serves you all right for just leaving me here all day,” she scolds.

“Still though, they covered it up by saying it was a computer glitch, but that wasn't like any mutant or meta-human I've ever fought before,” Henri says.

Upstairs, TJ is looking at the bracelet that changes him into Silent Warrior.

“What is happening to me?” he asks. “My flaming fist attack didn't work. It's like your flaming touch is leaving me, Phoenix. And what about White Manta? She's not Ashley. I'm so confused, I don't understand what's going on anymore.”