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Previously on Star and Ember:
Technodroid and Stareye awaken, and meet their new soul mates. Unfortunately, Technodroid's mate, Wrathenus, has disappeared. Technodroid was found, and rescued. It seems to have been an attack. The culprits are still at large. In return, Stareye and Embercore train themselves in order to protect Synervia. They create the Synervian Protection Team. Unbeknownst to them, they are being watched.
2.1. Of Spirits and Soul Mates.
Stareye's car drives up to a building. It's called The Den. Stareye and Embercore get out of the car. Stareye presses on the transporter button on his wrist comp, and his car disappears.
Embercore:
Welcome to the The Den. It's the most famous place to hang out in Synervia.
Stareye examines the building.
Stareye:
I wouldn't mind coming here when we're not working.
Embercore:
Next time.
The two of them enter the building. It's packed on the inside. Some people are in their human forms, while others are in their animal forms. They're all socializing, or swimming in a pool in the middle of the room. At the back of the room lies a set of stairs that lead upstairs. On the left side is a desk. A man is sitting there. His name is Slickshot. He's green with red hair. He smiles when he sees Embercore and Stareye appear. Slickshot gets up from his chair, and walks up to them.
Slickshot:
Ember! Nice to see you again!
The two of them hug each other. Slickshot turns to Stareye.
Slickshot:
Stareye! Nice to finally meet you in person.
Stareye smiles. The two of them shake hands.
Stareye:
Likewise! We're here to help you with your problem, but you never told us what it was.
Slickshot:
That's because... Well...
Embercore's eyes glow red, and she reads Slickshot's mind. Then, she looks around for somebody.
Embercore:
Where is she?
Slickshot exhales.
Slickshot:
I knew you were going to do that. Answer: Not with me, that's for sure.
Slickshot walks back to the desk, and sits in his chair.
Embercore:
How long has this been happening?
Slickshot:
After Technodroid's announcement that Wrathenus disappeared. I'm sorry about that, by the way.
Embercore:
Thank you.
Suddenly, a woman enters. She walks up to Slickshot. Her name is Iceheart.
Iceheart:
Hey baby.
Slickshot forms a fake smile across his face.
Slickshot:
And where did you go?
Iceheart:
I just had to get something done.
Iceheart notices that Embercore and Stareye are present.
Iceheart:
Ember! Hi! And you must be Stareye! Nice to meet you!
Stareye looks at Embercore. He notices that she has a cold expression on her face.
Embercore:
How long have you been leaving without telling your mate?
Iceheart looks at Slickshot. Slickshot doesn't look at her. Then she looks back at Embercore and Stareye.
Iceheart:
I just had to leave for a little bit.
Slickshot:
You've been doing that for a while now.
Iceheart:
It's my business, Slick!
Embercore:
And you're lying.
Iceheart turns to Embercore. Embercore's eyes are red. Iceheart jumps back a bit.
Iceheart:
You're invading my privacy!
Embercore:
I remember when you two became mates. This is wrong, Ice. You can't do this.
Iceheart:
I don't need this.
Iceheart goes up the stairs.
Embercore:
Ice!
Stareye taps on Embercore's shoulder. She turns around, and sees that everybody in the room is looking at them. Slickshot stands up to address the audience.
Slickshot:
It's okay, everyone. Please go back to your activities.
Everyone settles down, and everything goes back to normal. Embercore restrains herself.
Embercore:
I'm sorry, Slick.
Slickshot sits back into his chair.
Slickshot:
No... I don't think this relationship is going to last.
Stareye:
Is there anything else we can do?
Slickshot:
Honestly, I don't know. If this wasn't going to work, then maybe we're just not meant to be together. I'm getting tired of it all, anyway.
Slickshot rubs his eyes.
Embercore:
If you need anything, Slick, call us again.
Slickshot:
...Thanks.
Embercore and Stareye begin to leave.
Slickshot:
Hey Stareye.
Stareye turns around. Embercore stops as well.
Slickshot:
Take care of Ember. I know you two will make each other very happy.
Stareye nods.
Stareye:
I will.
Stareye and Embercore leave. Slickshot sinks back into his chair. He gets more frustrated thinking about the incident. Two women walk up to him. The first is white with red spiky hair, while the second is green with yellow hair. The first girl is Eviscera, and the second girl is Matta.
Eviscera:
Hey Slick, is everything alright?
Slickshot:
I don't know right now.
Matta:
You can talk to us about it.
A smile forms across Eviscera's face.
Eviscera:
We can do a lot more than that.
Eviscera walks around Slickshot's desk, and sits in his lap.
Eviscera:
We can treat you better than Iceheart ever did.
Matta sits on the desk, and smiles at Slickshot. Slickshot blushes, but he shakes his head.
Slickshot:
Thank you, but right now I just need some space.
Eviscera and Matta nod their heads. Eviscera gets off of Slickshot's lap.
Eviscera:
Understood.
Matta:
Take care off yourself.
Matta gets off of Slickshot's desk, and she and Eviscera leave the building. Slickshot gets out of his chair, and addresses the crowd.
Slickshot:
I'm sorry, everyone! I'm going to close for a while. I need to take some time off.
Everyone understands, and begin to leave. Several people wish Slickshot well before they leave. After the last person leaves, Slickshot sinks back into his chair.
2.2. A Proposal.
Slickshot's ears pick up a noise. He looks towards the back of the room, and sees a woman sitting at a table. She's wearing a mask, and a hood.
Slickshot:
Where did you- Sorry, ma'am. We're closed for now.
The Hooded Woman walks up to Slickshot.
Hooded Woman:
Hello Slick.
Slickshot's ears pick up.
Slickshot:
...Do I know you?
The Hooded Woman removes her mask. Slickshot is shocked to see who it is!
Slickshot:
What!? I thought-
The Hooded Woman puts her mask back on.
Hooded Woman:
Yes, it's me.
Slickshot:
Are you okay?
Hooded Woman:
I should be asking you that.
Slickshot:
What do you mean?
Hooded Woman:
I heard everything that happened. Iceheart is cheating on you. Don't you know why?
Slickshot shrugs his shoulders.
Slickshot:
Why are you-
Hooded Woman:
You know why: She doesn't love you.
Slickshot's ears are lowered, and a frustrated look appears on his face.
Slickshot:
Why are you doing this?
Hooded Woman:
To offer you a proposition. What if I help to turn you into a new man? A man that no woman could resist?
Slickshot's ears perk up. The Hooded Woman circles her hands around each other.
Hooded Woman:
Emoceb nac uoy tahw ta kool.
A green smoke appears in her hands, and she throws it onto Slickshot's face! Slickshot grabs his face. The purple smoke disappears, and Slickshot wipes his face. A mirror appears in the Hooded Woman's hands.
Hooded Woman:
Look.
Slickshot looks at the mirror, and sees that his face has changed! He looks handsome! A thought comes to his mind.
Slickshot:
What's the catch?
Suddenly, a voice appears from the mirror.
An Unknown Voice:
I'm glad you asked.
Slickshot jumps back. Two green eyes appear on the mirror.
An Unknown Voice:
You will be the leader of our new army.
Slickshot:
And who are you?
The Destroyer:
Call me 'The Destroyer."
Slickshot:
How comforting.
The Destroyer:
Despite my name, Slickshot, I can create a new life for you. You've seen what we can do for you already. We will do even greater things for you if you join us.
Slickshot turns around and ponders over the situation.
The Destroyer:
Are you really going to reject our generous proposal for a woman that doesn't love you?
A frown appears on Slickshot's face. He turns around.
Slickshot:
I'm in.
The Destroyer and the Hooded Woman:
Good.
2.3. Broken Home.
Slickshot is taken to a secret location. He undergoes extensive training. He is fighting a robot. He has to decapitate the robot in order to win. Slickshot aims for the head, but the robot manages to deflect Slickshot's attacks. The robot manages to hit Slickshot in the face. He falls down, and struggles to get back up. Suddenly, a voice is heard. It's The Destroyer.
The Destroyer:
Get up, Slick.
Slickshot:
Just... Give me a moment...
The Destroyer:
You'll rest after the job is complete.
Slickshot doesn't get up.
The Destroyer:
No wonder Ice is cheating on you. You're pathetic.
Slickshot's pupils contract.
Slickshot:
Don't go there...
Then the Hooded Woman's voice is heard.
Hooded Woman:
Maybe we chose the wrong man, darling, if we can call Slick that. Ice certainly thinks that he was the wrong man for her.
Slickshot's ears grow pointier.
Slickshot:
Shut up!!!
The Destroyer:
If you are a real man, Slick, then finish the job.
Slickshot's canines grow larger, to the point that he looks like a werewolf. He looks up at the robot, and it turns into Iceheart. Slickshot leaps towards the robot in a fury of rage! The robot throws a fist at Slick, and Slickshot catches it. Slickshot then rips the arm off of the robot, and slaps the robot in the head with it! While the robot stumbles from the blow, Slickshot grabs the robot's neck with his teeth and rips its head off! The robot's body falls to the ground. Slickshot spits the robot's head out of his mouth. He crawls on all fours, and begins to growl. A doorway opens up, and the Hooded Woman and The Destroyer appears. The Destroyer is wearing a spiky suit with a cape. His face is covered by a mask and helmet, and his entire body is covered by an orange flame.
Hooded Woman:
Good boy, Slick. You were man enough after all.
The Destroyer:
Now, you have one more test.
Back at The Den, upstairs in the bedroom, Iceheart is in bed with another man.
Man:
Has Slickshot come back yet?
Iceheart:
No. He's been gone for a while now.
Man:
And you're not worried?
Iceheart:
Honestly, I don't care anymore. I'm with my real man now.
The two of them kiss each other. Then a voice startles the two of them.
Stranger:
I finally caught you in the act.
The two of them look towards the entrance, and see the silhouette of a man in the darkness of the doorway. His red eyes are glowing in the darkness. Iceheart recognizes the voice.
Iceheart:
Slick!?
Slickshot appears out of the darkness. His shirt has a v-shaped opening from the collar to his pants. The opening reveals his abs. Iceheart is taken aback by how attractive Slickshot is now.
Iceheart:
Slick! You... You look different!
Iceheart examines his body. Her lover looks at her with an annoyed look on his face.
Slickshot:
Don't feel bad, man. Whores don't care who they screw. They just want to have fun. Loyalty isn't a concept they're capable of learning.
Slickshot's eyes contract. Iceheart leans back in response.
Iceheart:
I... I'm so-
Slickshot:
What? Are you going to say, "I'm sorry?"
Slickshot starts to laugh. Iceheart and her lover feel uncomfortable.
Slickshot:
Babe, you aren't sorry... At least, not yet.
Slickshot raises his arm, and a wrist gun is shown. He fires at Iceheart, and a green and red lightning bullet hits her in the left side! She falls off the bed. Her lover tries to get out of the bed to attack Slickshot, but Slickshot aims his wrist gun at him and shoots him! The bullet hits the man's abdomen. The man manages to pull the bullet out, and the bullet combusts.
Slickshot:
Ah. You're a heat type too, huh? I've got something for you too.
The lightning bullets on Slickshot's wrist cannon switch. The man tries to get out of bed, but Slickshot fires another bullet at him. This time, it's a green and red ice bullet. The man is hit in the chest, and falls back into the bed. Slickshot fires four more ice bullets into the man, and his body goes limp in the bed! The man reverts back into an orb. Slickshot walks towards the other side of the bed. He sees Iceheart lying on the ground. She raises her hand, while the other one covers her bullet wound.
Iceheart:
Slick... Please...
Slickshot looks down on her with a vacant expression.
Slickshot:
I gave you plenty of chances before.
He raises his wrist gun at her. The ice bullets switch back to lightning bullets. Iceheart stares at the barrel.
Slickshot:
No more.
Iceheart closes her eyes. Slickshot shoots her 15 times! She reverts back into an orb. Slickshot's eyes dilate, and he takes a deep breath. He collects the two orbs. At the back of the room, a purple and white smoke appears. The Destroyer, and the Hooded Woman, appear. Slickshot turns around, gets down on one knee, and bows to them. She lifts his hands, and reveals the two orbs to them.
The Destroyer:
Your training is now complete. Now, it's time to hunt down your real targets.
Suddenly, the group hears a knock at the front door. A female voice is heard.
Female Voice #1:
Hey Slick, is everything okay?
Another female voice comes after that.
Female Voice #2:
We heard a loud noise. Are you alright?
Slickshot recognizes the voices.
Slickshot:
That's Eviscera and Matta.
The Destroyer:
Then you'll handle her. Send her away.
Slickshot:
Wait. They might be helpful.
Slickshot opens the door, and Eviscera and Matta are standing in front of him. They're shocked at his new appearance.
Eviscera:
Slick-Woah!
Matta:
What happened to you?
Slickshot:
Something wonderful. Come in, come in.
The two women walk inside, and Slickshot closes the door.
Slickshot:
Remember when you said that you two wanted to help me?
Matta:
Yes.
Eviscera:
The offer still stands.
Slickshot:
Well then, I'm all in.
The two girls smile at him.
Slickshot:
However, I also have a proposition for you two as well.
The two women look at each other, and then turn back to Slickshot with conviction.
Eviscera:
Whatever it is, we accept.
Slickshot smiles at them.
Slickshot:
Great! Let me introduce you to my two new friends.
Slickshot turns to the stairs behind the two women. Eviscera and Matta turn around, and see The Destroyer and the Hooded Women on the stairway.
2.4. Car Chase.
Embercore an Stareye land outside The Den.
Stareye:
Do you think things will go better this time?
Embercore:
I'm determined to make it so.
The two of them enter the building. They don't see anybody inside until they hear voices coming from the back. Slickshot is sitting in his usual place, but with his back turned. Eviscera and Matta are talking to him. Eviscera is sitting on Slickshot's desk, while Matta is sitting on Slickshot's lap. Stareye and Embercore walk up to them. Eviscera notices the two of them approaching.
Eviscera:
Hey Slick, we have company.
The chair turns around, and Slickshot and Matta are revealed. Stareye's and Embercore's jaws drop when they see Slickshot's new appearance.
Embercore:
Slick!?
Slickshot smiles.
Slickshot:
Hey ladies, can you gives us a moment?
Eviscera and Matta get up, and walk to a nearby table.
Slickshot:
Hey you two!
Stareye:
You look... different!
Slickshot:
I got a makeover.
Both Stareye and Embercore look concerned.
Embercore:
Where's Iceheart?
Slickshot's smile disappears.
Slickshot:
She left me.
Stareye:
What?
Slickshot stands up from his chair, and presses a button on his wrist comp. A picture appears. It's Iceheart and her lover in bed. Embercore and Stareye are shocked.
Slickshot:
I caught her and her lover defiling our bed. I told them to get out, and I haven't seen her since.
Slickshot presses the button on his wrist comp again, and the picture disappears. He sits back in his chair. Stareye looks at the two women. They stare back at him. Stareye turns back to Slickshot.
Stareye:
And who are your friends?
Slickshot:
...They're friends.
Embercore:
The white and red woman is Eviscera. The green and yellow one is Matta. They're regulars here, and now they're more than friends, aren't they?
Slickshot averts his gaze. Embercore is disappointed.
Embercore:
Slick-
Slickshot:
Ember...
Slickshot turns his gaze back to Embercore.
Slickshot:
Some things aren't meant to last in Synervia.
Embercore:
But that's what Synervia is all about.
Slickshot:
If that were the case, Iceheart wouldn't have cheated on me.
Embercore doesn't know what to say. Stareye sees that the situation is escalating. He puts a hand on Embercore's shoulder.
Stareye:
We should leave. I'm sorry, Slick.
Slickshot nods his head.
Slickshot:
Take care, you two.
The two of them leave the building. Eviscera and Matta watch them leave. They scowl at Stareye and Embercore as they walk through the door. Outside, Stareye looks at Embercore.
Stareye:
Can you fly?
Embercore stays quiet. She looks defeated. Stareye presses on the transporter button on his wrist comp.
Stareye:
I think we'll drive home.
Stareye's car materializes. The two of them get into the vehicle, and drive away. As he's driving, Stareye glances at Embercore. She's still silent.
Stareye:
Ember...
Embercore doesn't say anything.
Stareye:
Ember, say something. You're scaring me.
Embercore closes her eyes, and leans her head back into the seat.
Embercore:
I put Slickshot and Iceheart together. I feel like I failed them.
Stareye:
You didn't fail them. Look, a lot of crazy things are happening right now but we'll fix it. We're a team, remember? You can rely on me.
Embercore smiles. She leans over, and kisses him on the cheek.
Embercore:
Thank you.
Stareye smiles. Embercore leans against the door, and looks out the window. Suddenly, she exclaims:
Embercore:
Watch out!
Stareye looks to his right, and a white truck hits them! Stareye manages to take control of the car. Then, a purple car appears! This time, on the left. The purple car slams into Stareye's car, forcing it into the white truck. Stareye's car is sandwiched in the middle. A harpoon gun appears in the middle of the truck and car, and they fire harpoons into the doors of Stareye's car!
Stareye:
Suit up!
Stareye and Embercore transform into their superhero suits. Far away, someone is monitoring the situation through a scope. The sights of the scope land on Stareye's car. Green and red lightning turns into a bullet. The bullet hits the trunk of Stareye's car! Both Stareye and Embercore feel the impact.
Stareye:
What was that!?
Embercore turns around, and looks out the rear window. She sees a hole in the trunk.
Embercore:
Something hit the car.
Stareye:
What is it?
Embercore:
I don't know.
The mystery shooter tries to aim his scope on Stareye's car again. He aims at the rear window, and fires again. Lightning turns into a bullet, and it flies through the rear window of Stareye's car. It lands right behind Stareye's chair! Stareye and Embercore turn around. Embercore looks out of the window on the passenger's side.
Embercore:
I can't see anything.
Stareye goes to the computer on the front of the car. A red light is flashing on it. He presses on the red light, and a model of the car appears. The sides of the car are glowing red. Stareye presses on the sides of the model. The doors pop off of Stareye's car, freeing the vehicle from the harpoons! Then the doors reappear on Stareye's car.
Stareye:
There we go!
Stareye turns the steering wheel to the right, and he rams his car into the truck on the right! The car gets shoved off of the road. Then, Stareye rams his car into the purple car on the left. He presses down on the gas pedal, and his car shoves the enemy car away. Stareye's car flies down the road. The shooter tries to track Stareye's car.
Shooter:
They're getting away.
The truck has a camera in it. The camera is being watched by The Destroyer.
The Destroyer:
They're heading for the tunnel.
The Destroyer turns to the Hooded Woman.
The Destroyer:
You'll follow them. I'll cut them off at the end. We'll trap them inside the tunnel.
Hooded Woman:
On it.
Then he turns back to his wrist comp, and talks to the shooter.
The Destroyer:
Tracker, get into your vehicle and take them out.
The Tracker:
Roger that!
The Destroyer's truck drives off into the distance. Embercore notices this.
Embercore:
The truck on my side is driving away.
Stareye gets suspicious.
Stareye:
Something's not right...
Lightning strikes the road, and it transforms into a green truck. It's The Tracker. He joins the Hooded Woman's car. Stareye notices this.
Stareye:
A third car?
Stareye's car makes a right turn, and runs into traffic.
Stareye:
Oh no!
Embercore:
Turn right!
Stareye's turns to the right, and dodges a couple of cars.
Embercore:
Left!
Stareye turns to the left, and dodges more traffic.
Embercore:
Right!
Stareye turns to the right, and his car gets hit by the Hooded Woman's car! It shoves Stareye's car closer towards the middle of the road. The tracker's truck appears behind them. A gun appears on the top of it, and it fires bullets at Stareye's car. Stareye and Embercore duck. Most of the bullets hit the road, but some of them hit the trunk of Stareye's car. Embercore lowers the window, and extends her hand out. Yellow and red fire shoots out of her hand, and it hits the Hooded Woman's car. It catches fire, and stops moving. Stareye's car pushes it out of the way, and the car hits the side of the road. The car disappears.
Stareye:
Nice!
Embercore:
Thanks!
Hooded Woman:
My vehicle is down.
The Destroyer:
Tracker, drive them into the tunnel and take them out.
The Tracker:
No problem!
The two cars enter the tunnel. The Tracker rams his truck into the bumper of Stareye's car. Stareye presses down on the gas pedal, but so does The Tracker. The Tracker's truck drives up to the left side of Stareye's car. The Tracker slams his car into Stareye's, and shoves his car towards the other end of the tunnel. Stareye's car hits the wall of the tunnel, and sparks begin to fly. The gun top of The Tracker's car aims down at Stareye's car.
Stareye:
I'm getting tired of this!
Embercore points forward.
Embercore:
Ahead of us!
Stareye looks forward. At the end of the tunnel, The Destroyer's white truck appears. The truck appears horizontally, blocking the exit. Stareye smiles.
Stareye:
I thought so! Time to test something out.
Stareye turns to the computer at the front of the car. He presses a button, and the wheels on the car turn inward. The car begins to hover. The Tracker begins shooting his wrist comp, and the gun on the top of his car. Stareye turns his car to the right, and the car hovers over the wall of the tunnel. His car drives up the wall and to the ceiling. The Tracker is shocked! Stareye's car stops, and The Tracker's truck drives past them. Stareye car drops from the ceiling, turns over, and lands back on the ground. Stareye presses the same button again, and the wheels reappear. Stareye presses another button, and a lever appears in between him and Embercore. At the rear of the car, a rocket materializes. Stareye grabs the lever.
Stareye:
Hang on!
Stareye pushes the lever forward. A black and white flame appears out of the rocket! Stareye and Embercore are shoved against their seats due to the velocity. The car flies towards The Tracker's truck, and hits it from behind! The Tracker turns around, and sees Stareye's car. Stareye's eyes contract, and he glares at The Tracker! The Tracker slams on the breaks, and the rocket forces the two cars to continue forward. The Tracker presses on the gas pedal again, and turns his truck sideways. The front of Stareye's car goes underneath the side of The Tracker's truck. The Tracker lowers the window on the driver's side, and extend his arm out. The gun on the top of his car lowers.
Embercore:
Star-
Stareye's eyes dilate. He pulls the lever back, and presses down on the brake. Stareye's car stops in its tracks, and launches The Tracker's truck forward! The Tracker turns to the right, and sees that his car is going to hit The Destroyer's truck! The Destroyer sees The Tracker's car coming on his camera.
The Destroyer:
No!
The Tracker's truck hits The Destroyer's, freeing up the exit to the tunnel. Stareye's car drives through the exit, and goes around the two trucks. Stareye turns the car around, and presses on the brakes. His car is damaged. Stareye presses his hands on the car, and it gets fixed. The Destroyer's, and The Tracker's, trucks disappear. The two of them look around, but they don't see anybody. Stareye sniffs the air, but he doesn't get any scents.
Embercore:
Whoever's behind this could still be around, but I couldn't see anybody.
Stareye:
We'll hideout somewhere before we head home. I want to make sure that no one follows us.
Embercore:
I know where to go. We'll change cars there, and I'll take us home.
Stareye:
Sounds like a plan.
Stareye's car turns around, and drives away. On a nearby building two women wearing suits watch Stareye's car drive away. Suddenly, The Tracker appears behind them.
The Tracker:
That went well.
All three of them get a call on their wrist comps. It's The Destroyer.
Time for plan number two.
Meanwhile, Stareye drives to a new location. Stareye and Embercore get out of the car. Stareye collects the two objects that hit his car. They're colored green and reed.
Stareye:
What are these?
Embercore:
We'll answer that question when we get home.
Stareye presses on the transporter button on his wrist comp, and his car disappears. Embercore presses on the same button on her wrist comp, and her car appears. It's yellow. The two of them get into the car, and they drive away. The Tracker and the two masked women watch them drive away from the roof of a building. They follow them.
2.5. Home Invasion.
Stareye and Embercore arrive at Synervian Castle.
Embercore:
Did you see anything?
Stareye:
No. I didn't even smell anybody.
Stareye starts thinking.
Stareye:
Perhaps the culprit is concealing their presence somehow?
Embercore:
By the way, good job with the driving back there.
Stareye:
Thanks. I've been tinkering with my vehicle a bit. Looks like the upgrades came in handy.
Stareye pulls out the two mysterious green and red objects.
Stareye:
Now, let's see if we can get a clue from these... things.
Stareye's eyes glow white, and he can see the make-up of the objects. They are made out of lightning. Upon further inspection, Stareye sees a red blinking light inside both of them.
Stareye:
What is that?
Embercore walks towards Stareye's left side. Her eyes turn red, and she reads Stareye's mind. She sees what he sees. A thought enters Stareye's mind.
Stareye:
Is this a-
Suddenly, an object bursts through the window and hits Embercore! She falls to the floor!
Stareye:
Ember!
A green and red bomb flies through the window! Stareye covers Embercore. The bomb explodes, sending Stareye and Embercore across the room! It also create a hole in the wall. Stareye hears footsteps. A man materializes in front of him. He's wearing a green and red suit that covers his whole body, and a green cape. It's The Tracker! He aims his wrist gun at Stareye, and fires a lightning bullet at him. The bullet hits Stareye in the head! Stareye goes limp on the floor. Wind blows into the room, and it materializes into a woman wearing a white and red suit that covers her whole body. A woman comes out of the ground. She's wearing a green and yellow suit.
Woman in White and Red Suit:
Well, that was easier than I thought.
The Tracker is confused.
The Tracker:
Wait... They're not turning back into orbs.
Stareye's body starts to glow white. It's trying to force the bullet out! He raises his head, and looks towards Embercore. Embercore moans a bit, but she's not moving. Stareye starts to crawl towards her, but The Tracker gets in front of him.
The Destroyer:
They're tougher than I thought.
Woman in the Green and Yellow Suit:
What do we do now?
The Tracker kicks Stareye away from Embercore. He shoots a green net at Stareye, and Stareye is captured! He's too weak to break through.
The Tracker:
I'll shoot them again. No! All three of us will finish them off together. I want to make sure we finish the job.
Woman in White and Red Suit:
Agreed!
Stareye looks up, and sees the three strangers above him and Embercore. The Tracker aims his wrist gun at Stareye. The two women in suits stretch their hands out towards him. Stareye looks at Embercore. She's not moving. She can't help him. Then, something stirs inside of him. A beast has awakened, and it's furious! Stareye's pupils contract! His canines grow larger, and he starts growling. The bullet falls out of his head. Stareye grows claws that tear through the net! Stareye gets on all fours.
The Tracker:
Shoot him!
The Tracker fires his gun at Stareye. The women in the white and red suit fires mini tornadoes from her hands at him. The women in the green and yellow suit fires plant vines at him. An ice shielld forms around Stareye's body, and it protects him from the attack! His body grows larger, and it begins to morphs into a feral black and white creature.
The Tracker:
Retreat!
The three intruders fly through the opening of the building, and leave Synervian Castle. The creature bursts through the opening to the castle, and reveals itself. It's a dino-canine. It roars at the three intruders. The three of them turn around to face the beast that they have unleashed.
2.6. Stareye's Rampage.
Stareye's eyes glow white, and it shoots ice breath at the intruders. The three intruders fly out of the way, and get higher in the air. The Tracker turns to the woman in the white and red suit.
The Tracker:
Turn in onto his back.
The woman aims her hands at Stareye, and a large tornado comes from underneath him! It raises him up into the aim, and turns him onto his back. The Tracker then turns to the woman in the green and yellow suit.
The Tracker:
Use your plants to subdue him.
The woman stretches out her hands, and tree roots come out of the ground and tie up Stareye.
The Tracker:
Perfect!
The Tracker aims his wrist guns at Stareye, and fires his lightning bullets at Stareye. Oncer again, an ice barrier forms around Stareye and protects him from the bullets. Inside the shield, Stareye rips off the vines and frees himself. The ice shield disappears, and Stareye faces the three intruders.
Woman in the white and red suit:
Maybe I should play him a song.
The woman transforms into her animal form. It's a ptero-eagle. She flies towards Stareye, and a emits a loud screech. Stareye shrinks away, and shakes his head. Then, he opens his mouth and shoots his frost breath breath at her. She flies higher into the air, and misses the ice breath. The woman in the green and yellow suit turns into a dino-felid, and lands onto Stareye's back! The ptero-eagle lands on top of Stareye's head, and starts scratching him. Stareye grabs one of the ptero-eagle's wings, and throws her to the ground. She tries to get up, but Stareye opens his mouth and shoots his ice breath at her. She's frozen in a block of ice! Stareye grabs the arm of the dino-felid, and throws her away from him. The dino-felid charges back at him, but he turns around and slaps her with his tail. The dino-felid flies across the ground. Stareye walks towards her. She raises her head, and shoots lava breath out of her mouth! It hits Stareye in the face, and he's blinded. In the air, Slickshot takes the opportunity to shoot Stareye. A lightning bullet hits Stareye in the back! Stareye roars in pain, but this just makes him angrier. The lava breath on his face freezes over, and disintegrates. Stareye looks up into the air, and sees The Tracker. He fires his ice breath at him. The Tracker flies away. Stareye hears footprints behind him. He turns around, and sees the dino-felid charging at him! She pounces at him. Stareye fires his ice breath at her, and freezes her in ice. She falls to the ground, frozen in an ice block. Stareye's body glows white, and the bullet in his back pops out and falls to the ground.
The Tracker:
Hey!
Stareye looks down, and sees The Tracker on the ground.
The Tracker:
I'm the one that shot ya girl, remember!?
Stareye charges at The Tracker. The Tracker smiles, turns around, and runs away. In her block of ice, the dino-felid's eyes glow yellow. The ice begins to melt. Meanwhile, Stareye continues to pursue The Tracker. Stareye roars at The Tracker out of rage. The Tracker runs around a tree, and stops. He camouflages, and disappears. Stareye's snout appears around the corner. He sniffs the air, but doesn't smell anything. He extends his head more so he can see around the corner, and looks down. He doesn't see anything. While Stareye is looking around, a new creature appears behind him. It attacks Stareye by grabbing him by the neck. Stareye shakes the creature off. He turns around to face it. It's a green and red wolf. The Tracker howls, and then growls at Stareye. Stareye growls back.
The two creatures charge at each other. The Tracker evades Stareye's attack, and jumps onto Stareye's back. He turns around, and grabs the top of Stareye's neck. Stareye shakes bis head, but The Tracker holds on. He rams his body into a nearby tree, but The Tracker holds on. Then Stareye rolls onto the ground, and smashes The Tracker! The Tracker lets go. Stareye turns around, and tries to bite The Tracker. The Tracker dodges the attack, and grabs Stareye's ear. The two of them make eye contact. Stareye glares at The Tracker. Stareye tries to bite The Tracker, but The Tracker is just out of reach. Then Stareye swings his head to the right, and makes contact with Stareye's body. Stareye bites down on The Tracker's side! The Tracker yells out in pain, and he lets go of Stareye's ear. Stareye throws him, and The Tracker hits a tree. The Tracker looks up, and Stareye hits him on the face with his claws. The Tracker hits the ground. Stareye goes down to grab The Tracker, but The Tracker runs underneath him. He bites down on Stareye's leg. Stareye kicks him off. The Tracker runs back up to Stareye's leg, but Stareye swings his tail at him. His tail smacks The Tracker in the face, sending him flying backwards! The Tracker falls to the ground.
The Tracker tries to get back up. Stareye bites down on The Tracker's leg. The Tracker howls in pain. He falls back down. Stareye grabs The Tracker's snout, and bites down on it. He shakes The Tracker head left to right, and then slams his head down to the ground. The Tracker tries to move, but his body fails him. Stareye bites down on The Tracker's neck, but then a voice calls out:
Female Voice:
Stop!
Stareye turns around, and sees Embercore limping towards him. Stareye starts growling, but he doesn't let go of The Tracker. Embercore stops moving. She extends her hand down low.
Embercore:
Easy, Star. It's me. I'm not going to hurt you...
She continues to walk up to Stareye, albeit slowly. Embercore's eyes turn red, and she starts to telepathically communicate with Stareye.
Embercore (Telepathically):
I'm Embercore. I am your mate. You will listen to me.
Stareye's eyes turn red, and he hears her voice in his head. He shakes his head in retaliation.
Embercore (Telepathically):
You transformed in order to save me. Now, I have to save you before you make a terrible mistake. Put him down.
Stareye's eyes dilate a bit. He drops The Tracker. The Tracker transforms back into a man.
Embercore (Telepathically):
Good. Now, look at me.
Stareye looks at Embercore. He extends her hand out, and Stareye sniffs it. The scent is familiar. He allows Embercore to touch his snout. Her eyes turn red. His eyes turn red as well.
Embercore (Telepathically):
I'm going to begin the imprinting process.
Stareye's subconscious aligns with Embercore, and Stareye transforms back into his human form.
2.7. The Tracker's Identity Revealed.
Stareye looks up at Embercore. His eyes have fully dilated. Embercore smiles at him. She helps him to stand up.
Embercore:
How are you feeling?
Stareye:
I've felt better, but I'm alright. Oh! By the way...
Stareye touches Embercore's side. Her body glows white, and the object that entered her body leaves. Her body heals up. Stareye grabs the object, and examines it. He recognizes what the object is.
Stareye:
It's the same kind of device that we found in my car. However, this one seems to be water-based. The one that I was hit with felt hot, so that must've been a fire-based one.
Stareye and Embercore look down at The Tracker.
Stareye:
This is definitely our attacker from before.
The Tracker begins to stir. He gets on all fours. Stareye reaches down, and takes The Tracker's mask off. It dematerializes. The Tracker looks up, and Stareye and Embercore are shocked to see who it is.
Stareye and Embercore:
Slickshot!?
Slickshot gives a smirk.
Slickshot:
Welp... I guess the jig is up.
Embercore:
Why would you do this!?
Slickshot:
I was promised a better life, so I took it.
A thought occurs to Embercore.
Embercore:
...Did you hurt Iceheart too?
Slickshot forms an evil smile on his face.
Slickshot:
I made her pay for cheating on me. I caught her in bed with another man, but I didn't allow them to leave. I put them back into slumber, and I have their orbs. They're my trophies, and I'm going to add your orbs to my collection as well.
Stareye:
Who are you working for? It has to be those two other intruders that I fought as well.
Slickshot:
Heh... Not quite.
Female Voice:
We're Iceheart's replacements.
The two women in suits appear next to Slickshot. Stareye and Embercore back up. They take their masks off, revealing their identities as Eviscera and Matta!
Embercore:
Eviscera!? Matta!?
Eviscera:
We joined Slickshot to help take you two down.
Stareye gets back on his feet.
Slickshot:
And that's exactly what we're going to do! Matta.
Matta extends her hands, and vines come out of the ground that tie up Stareye and Embercore.
Slickshot:
Divide and conquer!
Eviscera extends her hands, and shoots a tornado at Embercore. Embercore is sent flying to the left! Slickshot shoots lighting beams out of his eyes, and they hit Stareye! Stareye is sent flying back towards Synervia Castle.
The Destroyer:
Star is mine. You two handle Ember.
Eviscera and Matta:
Roger that!
Slickshot flies off to face Stareye.
2.8. Embercore vs. Eviscera and Matta.
Embercore stirs up, and gets on all fours. She looks up, and sees Eviscera and Matta standing over her. Matta extends her hands, and the ground begins to engulf Embercore! Embercore struggles, but she can't free herself.
Matta:
Keep struggling. It'll only quicken your end.
Embercore's eyes glow red, and a psychic blast emits from her head. It knocks Matta and Eviscera backwards! The ground stops encasing Embercore, and she flies out of the ground. Eviscera is angry. She gets up from the ground, and flies up to Embercore. Her eyes glow red, and she screams her screech at Embercore. Embercore is hit by it, and flies backwards. She extends her hand, and shoots fire out of it. The fire hits Eviscera in the face, and wraps around her mouth! Embercore flies towards her, and kicks her in the face! Eviscera falls to the ground. Matta raises her hands up, and tree roots shoot up from the ground and go after Embercore. Embercore flies around them, and shoots fire beams out of her eyes. The fire beams burn the roots down. Matta flies up to Embercore, and shoots lava beams out of her eyes. Embercore extends her hands, and absorbed the beams. She puts her hands on her eyes, and a psychic blast hits Matta! Matta falls to the ground. Eviscera runs up to Matta.
Matta:
We have to get her back on the ground so I can trap her again.
Eviscera:
I'll handle that. Just stand by, and be ready.
Eviscera raises her hands up to Embercore, and a tornado rises up from the ground and engulfs her! Embercore tries to fly away, but she's trapped. Eviscera lowers her hand, and the tornado drops Embercore onto the ground! Embercore tries to get up. Eviscera jumps onto Embercore, and pins her down to the ground. Eviscera's eyes turn red, and she lets out her screech. Embercore covers her ears, and she yells out in pain! Eviscera smiles. Matta gets up, and extends her hands. Vines come out of the ground, and bind Embercore to the ground! Eviscera gets off of Embercore. Mud forms around Embercore, and starts to encase her in a cocoon! Embercore tries to destroy the vines, but it's too late! The cocoon fully forms, trapping her inside. Eviscera and Matta turn to each other, and laugh. They can't believe that they won!
However, the cocoon starts to melt. Matta extends her hands, and the cocoon begins to repair itself. The cocoon catches fire, and erodes away! Embercore incinerates the vines, and frees herself! Her eyes are red. Suddenly, Eviscera and Matta levitate off the ground. Embercore flies forward, and clotheslines both of them! Eviscera and Matta fall to the ground. Embercore's hair turns into tentacles, and they grab Eviscera and Matta. They hold the two women in place. Eviscera tries to let out a screech, but one of Embercore's tentacles wraps around her mouth.
Embercore:
That's enough out of you.
Embercore turns to Matta.
Embercore:
Matta, tell me who you guys are working for.
Matta doesn't say anything.
Embercore:
Hmph. Suite yourself.
Embercore's eyes turn red, and she starts to read Matta's mind.
2.9. Stareye vs. Slickshot the Tracker.
Concurrently, Slickshot and Stareye arrive back at the Synervian Castle. Stareye kicks Slickshot off him off, and Slickshot falls onto his back. Stareye gets back up. Slickshot jumps back onto his feet.
Stareye:
You're better than this, Slick. Ember and I can help you.
Slickshot:
I don't need your help. I have everything that I want. All I need to do to keep it is to put you, and Ember, to slumber. I want to take you down personally. You've been a royal pain.
Stareye gets angry.
Stareye:
I remember that you told me to take care of Ember. That's exactly what I'm going to do.
Slickshot laughs.
Slickshot:
I was a fool when I saiid that. True love doesn't exist. Ember will leave you for someone better eventually. Someone... like me.
Stareye:
Ember isn't Iceheart.
Slickshot:
They're all the same, Star. You're just not mature enough to see that. After I put Iceheart and her lover to slumber, I've had a bunch of women fall for me. I forgot what it felt like to have someone crave you. I realize now that it's all about your looks. That's why Iceheart betrayed me.
Stareye:
I'm mature enough to stay loyal to my mate. She's demonstrated that she's loyal to me, so I will remain loyal to her. Now, surrender.
Slickshot grins.
Slickshot the Tracker:
No. I'll rather take your spirit orb as a trophy.
Slickshot's presses a button on his wrist comp, and his mask materializes. Stareye raises his fists. The Destroyer appears on the roof of Synervian Castle. He watches the action unfold down below. Stareye and Slickshot stare at each other. Slickshot raises both of his arms, and his wrist guns fire at Stareye. Stareye ducks the bullets by getting on all fours. Slickshot runs up to Stareye, and throws a fist at him. Stareye catches the fist, and lands a blow to Slickshot's jaw. Slickshot knees Stareye in the abdomen, and then elbows him on the neck. Stareye falls to the ground. Slickshot tries to kick Stareye, but Stareye catches Slickshot's leg, and swings him onto his stomach. Stareye gets up, and puts Slickshot in an ankle lock! Slickshot yells out in pain. He does a forward somersault, and swings Stareye forward. Stareye lands by doing a somersault himself, and turns around to face Slickshot.
You're pretty good... Too good... Did they teach you those moves?
Slickshot the Tracker:
I was trained to be the ultimate hunter, but I have to thank you and Ember for the combat moves that I had to learn.
Stareye:
What does that mean?
Slickshot the Tracker:
You're smart, Star. Figure it out.
Give... up!
2.10. Stareye Meets The Lady and The Destroyer.
Suddenly, Stareye freezes. He is forced to let go of Slickshot, and rises into the air. He is turned around, and the Hooded Woman is floating in front of him. Her eyes are glowing green.
Hooded Woman:
It seems that you and Ember have gotten the better of my teammates, Star.
Stareye tries to move, but it's futile.
Stareye:
Who are you?
The Lady:
You can call me "The Lady." Whatever you desire, I can give it to you.
Stareye:
In that case, how about you surrender?
The Lady laughs.
Stareye:
Then you can't give me what I desire.
The Lady:
Oh, I can. I just have to find something that you're lacking. Then, you will be mine.
Stareye:
Why are you doing this?
The Lady:
To punish Ember. She already lost her best friend Wrathenus, and soon she'll lose her mate.
Stareye:
Not gonna happen! You must've done something to Wrathenus. Where is she?
The Lady:
I know someone who can answer that for you.
The Lady puts her hands close to each other, and rotates them. A green smoke appears around her hands, and a mini portal appears. The Destroyer is shown, covered in darkness. His eyes are green.
The Destroyer:
Ah. Stareye. It's nice to finally meet you.
Stareye:
And who are you?
The Destroyer:
Call me The Destroyer. My lovely mate had me listening in on your conversation, As for your question, I
have an answer: Wrathenus is gone. I did that personally.
Stareye's eyes widen in shock.
The Destroyer:
Don't look so sad, Star. You and Ember will be joining her. My lovely mate and I will take your places, and Synervia will be ours. Hatred will overtake the universe, and I will destroy anyone that gets in our way.
Stareye:
Big talk for someone who can't face me in person.
The Destroyer:
Oh, I will. I just need more power.
The Lady:
But since I'm here, how about I give you a taste of my power?
The Lady uses her telepathic powers to enter into Stareye's mind. Stareye starts to scream in pain! In the distance, Embercore hears Stareye's screams. She stops reading Matta's mind, and turns towards Synervian Castle. She drops Eviscera and Matta to the ground, and she flies back to the castle. She sees The Lady torturing Stareye. Embercore's eyes turn red, and she sends a psychic blast towards The Lady. The Lady is hit by the blast! The portal disappears, and The Destroyer is gone. The Lady drops Stareye. Embercore flies towards Stareye to try and catch him. The Lady regains her composure, and sees Embercore. She gets frustrated, and whispers a curse.
The Lady:
Yap reh ekam.
Her eyes glow green, and she extends her hands. A green ball of energy shoots out of her hands, and it hits Embercore! Embercore starts flying backwards. Stareye regains his composure, and stops himself from hitting the ground. He looks up, and sees Embercore falling in the distance. He flies into the air, and catches Embercore in his arms! He lands back onto the ground.
Stareye:
I've got you.
Embercore shakes her head, and looks up to see Stareye holding her. She blushes.
Embercore:
Thank you.
Stareye puts her down, and she lands on her feet.
Embercore:
Nice catch.
Stareye:
I always have your back, partner.
Behind them, The Lady's eyes turn green and she outstretches her arms. In the distance, Eviscera and Matta are engulfed in a green light and disappear. Slickshot notices this.
Slickshot the Tracker:
I'm not done yet!
Stareye and Embercore turn around.
The Lady:
Yes, you are! We lost this battle. It's time to regroup.
Stareye:
Oh no you don't!
Stareye and Embercore fly towards The Lady. Slickshot raises his hand, and a green orb forms in his hand. It turns into a bomb, and he throws it at Stareye and Embercore. Embercore gets in front of Stareye before the bomb explodes. The bomb goes off, engulfing the two heroes in green flames.
Slickshot the Tracker:
Until next time, Star.
A green light engulfs Slickshot, and he disappears. Embercore engulfs the flames, freeing herself and Stareye. However, The Lady is already beginning to disappear in a green light.
The Lady:
We'll be back, Ember.
The Lady disappears in a green light. Stareye turns to Embercore, but he's afraid of what he has to tell her. Embercore notices a sad look on his face.
Embercore:
What's wrong?
Stareye:
I... I'm so sorry. They got her.
Embercore realizes who he's talking about.
Embercore:
No...
Stareye:
Someone called The Destroyer said that he got rid of Wrathenus. He's working with these people. They're trying to take us down next.
Embercore is shocked. She doesn't know what to say.
Embercore:
...W-We'll worry about that later. Let's fix our home first.
Stareye:
...Okay.
End of episode 2.
