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Previously on Star and Ember:
A mysterious couple, called The Destroyer and The Lady, have amassed a team to hunt down Stareye and Embercore. This group consists of Slickshot the Tracker, Eviscera, and Matta. Slickshot killed his cheating spouse, and her lover. Then, along with Eviscera and Matta, he went after Stareye and Embercore. The three villains were defeated by our heroes, until The Lady showed up. Stareye learned that Wrathenus was destroyed by The Destroyer, and now he and Embercore are left to deal with this horrifying revelation.
3.1. The Villains Regroup.
Inside a secret location, The Destroyer is sitting in a throne in the middle of a room. He's covered in darkness, but he seems to be wearing a suit as well. His orange eyes glow in the darkness. A giant screen is in front of him at the other end of the room. Suddenly, green smoke appears in front of him. The smoke materializes into The Lady, Slickshot, Eviscera, and Matta.
The Lady
That could've gone better.
Slickshot the Tracker:
Ya think? That was embarrassing! Star and Ember know who I am now.
The Destroyer:
A temporary loss. The plan is still sound though.
The Destroyer raises his hand, and makes a fist.
The Destroyer:
I can feel my power growing.
The Lady walks up the The Destroyer, and sits in his lap.
The Destroyer:
We must continue.
The Lady:
I have a plan, but I need to find a way to implement it.
The Destroyer:
We'll maintain surveillance on Star and Ember. An opportunity will present itself eventually.
3.2. Hidden Rage.
Wrathenus walks up to a group of people. They notice her. She waves at them. They feel nervous around her, and walk away. Wrathenus sulks. She sits in the ground. Tears start to fall from her eyes. Someone walks up to her. She looks up, and sees that it’s Embercore. Embercore sits down next to her. Wrathenus smiles. The two of them start talking.
Suddenly, Embercore is stirred by someone calling her name. She is sitting on the couch in the living room of Synervian Castle. Stareye is standing up, looking at her.
Stareye:
Ember?
Embercore blinks a couple of times.
Embercore:
Y-Yes?
Stareye:
Those people you contacted are here.
Embercore:
The Creation Crew?
Stareye:
Yeah.
Embercore rubs her head.
Stareye:
Are you okay?
Embercore:
I was thinking about Wrathenus. I was remembering the time when we first became friends.
Stareye puts a hand on her shoulder.
Stareye:
Hey, after I get the castle fixed up, we’ll keep looking.
Embercore smiles.
Embercore:
I'm not going to have you do this by yourself.
She stands up, and walks up to the giant hole in the wall of the living room. She looks through it.
Embercore:
I called a friend over to help us. Also...
She turns to Stareye.
Embercore:
Can I ask you for a favor?
Stareye:
Sure.
Embercore:
My friend, his name is Redeye... Could you try and be friends with him?
Stareye:
Oh. I'll try.
Embercore:
He's another person that I've tried to help. I think you two would hit it off.
Outside, a van with the words "Cyborg Industries Creator Crew" can be seen. Embercore and Stareye turn to the hole in the wall, and notice the vehicle. Four people exit the van, and then it disappears. One of them walks up to the front of the group. This is Redeye. He is red with yellow hair. He sees Embercore and Stareye. He starts to wave, but he stops. The whole crew are shocked to see a giant hole in the castle. Embercore waves back, and smiles sheepishly.
Embercore:
H-Hi guys.
Redeye:
What happened!?
Embercore:
That's a long story.
Redeye turns to the rest of his team.
Redeye:
Well guys, let's get started.
The team of four begin to help Embercore and Stareye to repair the living room. Redeye and one of his teammates are working on the hole in the wall of the living room, while the other two are working on the kitchen. Stareye walks up to Redeye.
Stareye:
I don't believe that we've officially met yet.
Redeye:
Oh! Sorry, sir.
Redeye extends his hand to Stareye, and the two of them shake hands.
Redeye:
I'm Redeye.
Stareye:
Nice to meet you. I've never heard of the Creation Crew before.
Redeye:
Wrathenus never mentioned us before she-
Stareye shakes his head.
Redeye:
Oh... Well, after Wrathenus started Cyborg Industries, she started the Creation Crew. We helped to disperse her technology across Synervia. We also help people to express themselves creatively. For example, I like to write.
Creation Crew Teammate:
If only you knew how to do something useful.
Stareye is puzzled by the Teammate's comment. Redeye looks dejected. Stareye notices this, and tries to continue the conversation.
Stareye:
You know, I'm thinking about writing my own stories as well.
Redeye perks up.
Redeye:
Oh?
Stareye:
I'm trying to decide between a mystery novel, or a superhero one.
Redeye smiles.
Redeye:
If you'd like, I could help you.
Stareye:
That would be great!
Embercore watches the conversation from the entrance to the living room. She smiles. Redeye turns to his Teammate who is working on the hole in the living room wall. He notices that something is off.
Redeye:
This isn't right.
Creation Crew Teammate:
It's fine.
Redeye:
Those bricks you laid don't match the pattern of the rest of the wall.
Creation Crew Teammate:
It's fine!
Redeye's eyes widen. Stareye and Embercore turn to Redeye.
Crew Leader:
Hey newbie, fix those bricks, will ya?
Creation Crew Teammate:
Alright.
The Teammate begins to rectify his mistake. Redeye is surprised.
Redeye:
So, you listen to him but not to me?
The Teammate doesn't respond to Redeye.
Crew Leader:
Lay off him, Redeye.
Redeye turns around to face the Crew's Leader.
Redeye:
He's not listening to me, and I'm in charge this time.
The Teammate continues to work. Suddenly, some of the new bricks fall put of place. The wall begins to fall forward! Everybody gasps. Stareye flies up, and catches the wall! Redeye grabs the Teammate, and drags him away. Stareye puts the wall back into place. Redeye runs up the wall, and looks down. He turns to the Teammate.
Redeye:
Put those bricks in properly this time!
The Teammate runs up to Redeye, and looks down. He extends his hands, his eyes glow, and the bricks are put in place correctly. Embercore and the three other crew members run up to them. The other members of the Creation Crew run to the Teammate.
Crew Leader:
Are you okay?
The Teammate nods his head, but he's still in shock.
Teammate:
...Y-Yeah.
Redeye:
This is why I told you to redo the support beams.
Crew Leader:
That was your fault, Red!
Redeye:
What!?
Crew Leader:
I knew something like this would've happened. You shouldn't have been put in charge this time.
Redeye:
I told him to-
Crew Leader:
Enough! I'm take control of the operation from here on out.
Stareye:
Woah woah woah! Redeye is right. The other guy didn't fix the beams correctly.
Crew Leader:
This doesn't concern you, Stareye.
Embercore:
Okay. This is getting out of hand.
Redeye cannot believe what he's hearing. He gets frustrated. He closes his eyes to try to calm down. He opens his eyes again, and they are glowing yellow. He bears his teeth, and grabs the Crew Leader by the throat! Everybody grabs onto Redeye's arms to try and release his grip.
Redeye:
I was only trying to help, but he didn't listen to me! None of you guys EVER listen to-
Embercore:
Redeye stop! You're hurting him!
Pores open on Redeye's arms, and a red and yellow gas comes out of it. Everyone begins to start choking. Redeye hears everyone choking, and his eyes stop glowing. He realizes what he's doing, and he lets go out the Crew Leader's throat. The pores on his arms close, and the gas disappears. The other crew members check on the Crew Leader, while Stareye and Embercore check on Redeye.
Redeye:
I'm sorry! I didn't-
Crew Leader:
Red, you're kicked out of the Creation Team.
Redeye's face drops.
Embercore:
Wait a minute. Let's talk about-
Redeye:
No... I'll leave. I never belonged here anyway.
Embercore:
Are you sure?
Redeye:
Yeah... Before I do something I'll regret.
Redeye turns around, and leaves. Embercore's eyes turn red, and then she turns around and faces the rest of the crew.
Embercore:
I hope it was worth it.
The rest of the team are taken aback.
Crew Leader:
Let's get back to work guys.
Embercore:
No. I think you all have done enough for now. Please leave.
Crew Leader:
...Yes ma'am.
The team begin to leave. The Crew Leader walks up to Stareye.
Crew Leader:
I'm sorry.
Stareye nods his head. He and Embercore watch the team leave. On their screen, The Destroyer and The Lady watched everything that had happened.
The Destroyer:
A new opportunity has presented itself.
The Lady:
And it's another old friend.
3.3. New Friends.
In another part of Synervia, Redeye is walking home. He ponders over what happened earlier. Four men appear, and they surround him. Redeye is frightened. The leader of the group walks up to him.
Gang Leader:
Hey pal.
Redeye:
I don't know what you want, but I just want to go home.
Gang Leader:
Oh, you will. Just give us your wrist comp, and we'll let you go on your way.
Redeye is confused. He looks at one of the Gang Leader's arms, and sees a wrist comp on it.
Redeye:
Don't you already have one?
The Gang Leader smiles, and the other three men laugh.
Gang Leader:
Mine's broken. I want another one.
The man behind Redeye hits him in the back of his head. Redeye bends over. Two other men grab his arms. The Gang Leader grabs Redeye's arm with his wrist comp on it with one hand, and grabs Redeye's wrist comp off with the other. He tries to rip it off! Suddenly, a female voice is heard in the sky.
Female Voice:
Try picking on someone your own size!
Everyone looks up. Eviscera is in the sky. The Gang Leader manages to rip Redeye's wrist comp off of Redeye's arm, and he pushes Redeye to the ground. He begins to run away. The three other men begin to run as well. Eviscera flies down to the ground, and super-speeds her way over to the gang. She runs arounds them, and traps them in a tornado. She stops running, and picks the tornado up in her hand. She turns to Redeye.
Eviscera:
Want me to waste them for ya?
Redeye:
No! Just give me back my wrist comp.
Eviscera:
Alright then.
Eviscera closes her hand, and the tornado disappears. The gang members fall to the ground. A mud puddle comes up from the ground, right behind the gang leader's head. The mud materializes into Matta. She grabs the wrist comp from the gang leader's hand. Eviscera walks up to Matta. The gang members look up at the two women.
Eviscera:
Now, beat it or I might change my mind!
The gang members get up and run away. Eviscera and Matta walks up to Redeye. Matta gives him his wrist comp.
Matta:
Are you alright?
Redeye rubs his head.
Redeye:
I guess. I'm just glad I have my wrist comp back.
Redeye takes a sigh of relief.
Redeye:
Why is all of this stuff happening to me? I didn't do anything to deserve that.
Eviscera:
What do you mean?
Redeye:
I'm part of... I was part of the Cyborg Industries Creation Crew. We were working on the Synervian Castle. It was my first lead project, but nobody wanted to listen to me. Then, my teammates chewed me up and spit me out after an accident occurred.
Redeye clenches his fist.
Redeye:
What did I do to deserve all of this? Everybody looks down on me, ignores me... Then, I get robbed!?
Redeye's eyes begin to glow again. Eviscera and Matta notice this. They look at each other, and smile. Eviscera presses a button on her wrist comp, and the button starts to glow red. She puts her other hand on Redeye's left shoulder.
Eviscera:
You poor thing.
Redeye's eyes stop glowing. Matta walks up to Redeye's right shoulder, and rests her head and hands on it. Redeye doesn't know what to say.
Eviscera:
If you need someone to talk to, we're here for you.
Redeye feels a little better.
Redeye:
Well... I-I live not too far from here.
Matta:
Great! We'll walk you home.
Redeye:
Oh! T-Thank you.
Eviscera:
I'm Eviscera.
Matta:
And I'm Matta.
Redeye:
Nice to meet you two.
The three of them walk away. At his home, Eviscera and Matta listen to Redeye talk about his experience. They're in his living room. Eviscera is sitting at a table. Redeye is sitting on the opposite side of it. Matta is sitting on a couch.
Redeye:
I was finally given the opportunity to lead a project this time, and surprisingly it was to help fix Synervian Castle. There was a giant hole in the wall of the living room. I told the new guy that the bricks weren't fixed correctly, but he blew me off. Then, the wall started to fall. Everybody was fine, but I was blamed by my co-workers for the incident.
Matta:
That's not right! It wasn't your fault.
Redeye:
Yeah. Stareye and Ember said the same thing. I had to leave though. I grabbed the leader by the neck, screamed at him, and almost choked him out in front of everyone.
Eviscera and Matta are wide-eyed. They look at each other briefly in shock, and then they turn back to Redeye.
Eviscera:
How did that happen?
Redeye looks embarrassed.
Redeye:
Whenever I get angry, my body emits either a gas, lava, or any kind of heat. It has caused... problems in the past... I've tried everything to try and control my anger, but I guess it wasn't enough. Wrathenus, and even Ember, always had my back. After Wrathenus disappeared, I feel like the Crew have been trying to get rid of me ever since. They got their wish, and now I'm all alone...
Matta:
That's not true!
Redeye turns to Matta. Matta has a flashback:
Matta:
I was a quiet girl until I met Eviscera.
Matta is wondering by herself until she hears someone singing. She runs towards the sound, and she sees Eviscera singing by herself, and is sitting on the ground. Her back is turned to Matta. Eviscera turns around, and sees Matta staring at her. Eviscera is embarrassed. Matta waves at her and smiles. Eviscera sheepishly waves back. Matta walks up to Eviscera, and sits down next to her. Matta takes a lump of orange mud off of her body, and turns it into a small humanoid-shaped figure. The figure looks like Eviscera. Matta looks at Eviscera. Eviscera starts singing, and the mud figure starts to dance. Eviscera and Matta smile.
Eviscera:
And Matta was the first person who liked my singing.
The flashback ends.
Eviscera:
Now, we're best friends. After that, we even met more friends. We want you to meet them too.
Redeye:
I don't know... I'll just cause more trouble for you.
Eviscer walks up to Redeye and sits in his lap.
Eviscera:
We like trouble.
Matta walks up to Redeye, and puts her hand on his left shoulder.
Matta:
We'll help you to discipline your old teammates. They should be... reprimanded for what they did to you.
Redeye contemplates Matta's words. He nods his head in agreement.
Redeye:
Yes... They should.
Eviscera:
Now, let us introduce you to our friends.
Eviscera presses the blinking button on her wrist comp. A purple and green smoke appears, and The Lady, The Destroyer, and Slickshot arrive. Redeye is anxious.
Matta:
Don't worry. They're here to help.
The Lady walks up to Redeye.
The Lady:
She's right, Redeye.
The Lady puts a hand on Redeye cheek.
The Lady:
But most importantly, I won't let that injustice against my friend go unpunished.
Redeye's eyes widen. He knows who it is.
The Lady:
In return, you have to do us a favor: you have to help us put Stareye and Embercore to slumber.
Redeye's eyes widen.
Redeye:
I...
The Lady leans in closer to Redeye. Her eyes stare deep into his.
The Lady:
It's me, Red. If I help you, you have to help me. Okay?
Although his face is covered by a mask, a smile forms across The Destroyer's face.
Redeye:
...I'll join you.
At their hideout, Redeye goes through training. In the training room, Redeye faces a robot. The Destroyer's voice emanates in the room from the speaker system.
The Detsroyer:
Your rage is your greatest strength, Redeye. You need to embrace it. Only then will you embrace your true self. Unleash your rage on the robot.
Redeye throws a fist at the robot. The robot catches his fist, and punches him in the abdomen. Redeye gasps, clenches his abdomen, and goes on his knees. In the control room, Slickshot, Eviscera, and Matta recoil from what they saw.
Slickshot the Destroyer:
Been there, done that. Forget about the robot. I know how to light his fire.
Slickshot enters the training room.
Slickshot the Tracker:
You're a coward, Redeye.
Redeye is caught off-guard by Slickshot's comment. He gets frustrated.
Redeye:
What?
Slickshot the. Destroyer:
You're a coward. You look just like me before I took The Lady's and The Destroyer's offer. Trust me, you're worthless right now. If you don't take this offer, you're better off putting yourself back to slumber.
Slickshot's eradicator appears, and he puts it next to his head.
Slickshot the Tracker
Pew!
He laughs at Redeye. Redeye is at his breaking point.
Slickshot the Tracker:
Maybe I should do it for you?
Slickshot aims his eradicator at Redeye. Redeye's eyes turns yellow, and he bears his teeth. He swings his fist at Slickshot! Slickshot dodges it. She gets behind Redeye, and slaps the top of his head. Redeye turns around, and tries to swing another fist at Slickshot. Before he can, Slickshot punches Redeye in the abdomen. Redeye bends over. Slickshot bends down. He sees Redeye getting angrier.
Slickshot the Tracker:
Are you mad? What are you going to do about it?
Redeye:
SHUT UP!
Redeye swings a fist at Slickshot. Slickshot is knocked into the air, and he falls onto his back! Redeye's eyes are now glowing yellow. He leaps towards Slickshot, but Slickshot rolls out of the way. Slickshot hastily gets to his feet, and runs back towards the robot. Redeye gets up, and charges towards Slickshot at full speed. He lunges again at Slickshot, but Slickshot ducks just in time. Redeye lands on top of the robot, and he rips the robot apart! He turns to Slickshot, and he charges at him! The Destroyer's voice is heard on the speaker.
The Destroyer:
Stop!
Redeye stops in his tracks, and his eyes stop glowing. He goes on his hands and knees, and he catches his breath. Slickshot pats him on the back.
Slickshot the Tracker:
Feeling any better?
Redeye:
...Yeah...
Slickshot the Tracker:
Don't let go of that feeling. It's what's going to drive you from now on. I've been where you were before, Red. My life is much better now. Yours will be as well.
Slickshot extends his hand out to Redeye. Redeye grabs it, and he gets back to his feet. The Destroyer and The Lady enter the room. The Destroyer is carrying a rather large device.
The Destroyer:
The Lady and I created a device that will make your body morph when you tap into your anger.
The Destroyer hands Redeye the device.
The Destroyer:
It's called the "indjector." Put it on your back.
Redeye notices two straps on the indjector. He puts his arms through them, and the device goes on his back.
The Lady:
There are two drills on your back. The drills will insert into your body, and release a rage potion that I made. It will activate your anger, and your powers. They will fuel the indjector, and keep the potion being injected into you.
The Destroyer:
You are now a living weapon.
Redeye nods his head in approval. The drills inject into Redeye's back. Redeye's eyes bulge, and his pupils contract. The rage potion is inserted into his body, and his body begins to morph and grow taller! Everyone, including Eviscera and Matta watching in the control room, are shocked.
Redeye:
The power! I can feel it! I've never felt better!
The Destroyer smiles.
The Destroyer:
Good! Now, let's give your new toy a test run.
3.4. Severing Ties.
At one of the Creation Crew's workshops, the three members of Redeye's old crew are hanging out.
Crew Leader:
Redeye is finally gone!
Everyone cheers.
Member 2:
No more freak accidents.
Member 3 (New guy):
Now, we can get some real work done.
An Unknown Voice:
Thanks for the confirmation, boys.
The three members turn to the entrance. There's someone standing in the doorway, hidden in the shadows.
Crew Leader:
Who is that!?
The figure steps forward. It's Redeye. He is wearing a coat. He towers over his old crew-mates now!
Crew Leader:
Redeye!?
Member 3 (New Guy):
What are you doing here?
Redeye:
...Just wanted to see the old gang again.
Crew Leader:
You're not a part of the crew anymore.
Redeye smiles.
Redeye:
Apparently, I was never truly a part of the crew. Isn't that right? I caused you all nothing but trouble, even though I did everything that I could to be better. You just mocked me behind my back, didn't you? Heh. I already know the answer.
Redeye slowly walks up to them.
Redeye:
But now, I have new friends. They made me a better person, and now I owe them...
Redeye removes his coat. The coat turns into flames, and disappears. The indjector is now visible to the crew. Their eyes widen, and their mouths drop, at the sight of the device. Redeye's chest and arms are naked. He clenches his fists, and the drills on the indjector raise up.
Redeye:
...Your orbs!
The drills go inside Redeye's back. His pupils contract, and his right eye grows larger. The right side of his mouth grows larger as well. His arms and legs become muscular. The three crew members get out of their chairs, and run into a corner of the room. The Crew Leader gets in front of the other two members to protect them. Redeye sees the fear in the crew's eyes, and an evil smile forms on his face.
Redeye:
Impressive, right!? I imagine that if I looked like this before, I would've gotten more respect from you guys. Well... I don't need you anymore.
Redeye grabs the Crew Leader, and raises him above his head. He rips his body in half! The other two members are mortified! The Crew Leader's body parts rejoin, and turn into an orb. Redeye turns to the remaining two crew members.
Redeye:
Now, it's your turn.
Redeye turns to the new crew member.
Redeye:
I'm sorry that your time with the crew was so short, newbie. Then again... After what you put me through at Synervian Castle, you deserve this.
Redeye lunges at the two crew members, and the their screams reverberate around the workshop. Afterwards, a purple and green smoke appears. It's The Lady and The Destroyer. Redeye transforms back into his human mode, turns around, and gets down on one knee. He lifts his hands to The Destroyer and The Lady. In his hands are the three orbs of his old Creation Crew teammates.
The Lady:
You passed your test, Redeye.
Redeye:
If I might say, there is some unfinished business that I want to take care of first.
The Lady's eyes turn green, and she reads Redeye's mind. They return to normal.
The Lady:
I agree.
Later on, Redeye is walking back home. His body is covered by his coat, and the right side of his face has returned to normal. Suddenly, the same gang that of robbed him before appear again. The Gang Leader steps forward.
Gang Leader:
Heeey, I remember you. You're a LOT taller than you used to be!
Redeye has a cold look on his face.
Redeye:
Nice to see you again.
The gang look at each other in confusion, but they laugh.
Gang Leader:
That's a weird thing to say to people who are going to rob you again.
Redeye:
I'm happy that I didn't have to do exert much effort in order to lure you out.
Gang Leader:
Heh... What is that suppose to mean?
Redeye:
It means that you're my prey, and you took my bait.
Gang Member 2:
Check the mouth on this guy!
Gang Leader:
You do realize that we're going to rob you, smart guy? Play nicely, or we might put you to slumber.
Redeye:
I tried to play nice before, but that didn't get me anywhere. No more!
Redeye removes his coat and it disappears, revealing his chest, arms, and the indjector. Pores appear on his arms, and a red and yellow gas emits out of them.
Gang Leader:
What is-
The gas goes into the Gang Leader's body, and starts to infect him! The rest of the gang are shocked. The gas increases, and engulfs the other three members of the gang. They are now infected! All four of the gang members' eyes change colors. The right eye is red, while the left one is yellow. They gang stands in place. Redeye rests his hands behind his back, and walks up to the Gang Leader.
Redeye:
How do you feel?
Gang Leader (Controlled):
I feel... Great!
The Gang Leader smiles. Redeye looks at the rest of the gang. They're all smiling too.
Redeye:
And what about the rest of you?
Gang Member 2 (Controlled):
Same!
Gang Member 3 (Controlled):
I feel fantastic!
Gang Member 4 (Controlled):
What did you do to us?
Redeye:
I gave you all a small dose of my power, now filled with a rage potion. It'll wear off in a bit.
Gang Leader (Controlled):
No! I've never felt more alive!
Redeye:
You want more? Then, you'll have to work for me. All of you will have to work for me.
The Gang Leader gets on his knees.
Gang Leader (Controlled):
I'll do it!
Redeye looks at the other gang members. They all get on their knees. Redeye smiles.
Redeye:
Excellent.
A purple and green smoke appears, and The Destroyer, The Lady, and the rest of the group appears.
Redeye:
The experiment is a success.
The Destroyer:
Perfect. We are one step closer to creating an army.
The Destroyer clenches his fist, and feels his strength growing.
The Destroyer:
And I can feel my power is increasing at a quicker rate.
The Lady:
Now, we need to lure out Star and Ember.
The Lady turns to Redeye, and rest her hand on his left shoulder.
The Lady:
This is it, Redeye.
Redeye nods his head.
Redeye:
I gave you my word. I will not break it.
The Lady:
Good. The Destroyer and I have formulated a new plan.
The Destroyer:
After we train your new soldiers, we'll put the plan into action.
3.5. Technodroid Learns About Wrathenus' Fate.
Technodroid arrives at Synervian Castle. The living room has finally been restored. Stareye opens the door for him, and he sees Technodroid.
Technodroid:
Hey guys!
Stareye:
Hey Tech! Come on in.
Technodroid enters the castle. Embercore is sitting on the couch in the living room.
Technodroid:
I hope you don't mind me "intruding" for a bit.
Stareye and Embercore smile.
Embercore:
Not at all.
Technodroid:
I wanted to ask you guys if you've found anything regarding Wrathenus.
Stareye and Embercore look at each other with concern.
Embercore:
I think you should sit down for this.
Technodroid looks puzzled. He walks to the couch, and sits down on the opposite side of the couch. Stareye walks up behind Embercore. Technodroid notices the solemn look on Stareye's and Embercore's faces.
Technodroid:
What's wrong?
Embercore:
...We were attacked last night.
Technodroid:
What!?
Stareye:
We're alright, thankfully.
Embercore:
But, we were told by one of our attackers that... Wrathenus is gone.
A furious expression appears on Technodroid's face.
Technodroid:
Who? Who took her!?
Stareye:
A man calling himself "The Destroyer" told me that Wrathenus... was put to slumber.
Technodroid is in disbelief.
Stareye:
I'm so sorry.
Technodroid closes his eyes.
Technodroid:
Do you have her soul orb?
Embercore shakes her head.
Embercore:
We haven't found it.
Stareye:
I think The Destroyer, or one of his henchmen, has it. We just don't know where they're hiding.
Technodroid gets an idea. He stands up.
Technodroid:
I can help with that. I can hack into every wrist comp, traffic light, vehicle, piece of technology that I can think of, and try to find these people.
Embercore:
I don't know if that's the right thing to do.
Technodroid:
What other choice do we have!? I just need to find Wrathenus' orb.
Embercore:
So do I, but spying on everybody is an invasion of privacy.
Technodroid turns to Stareye, who is pondering over the idea.
Technodroid:
Star, please. You have to see that this is the only way.
Stareye:
...I don't know. I want to find Wrathenus, but I don't want to spy on innocent people.
Technodroid gets mad.
Technodroid:
I'm going to find my soul mate. If you can't come up with a better idea, then I'll do whatever I have to do to find her!
He turns around, and walks towards the front door. Embercore stand up.
Embercore:
Tech!
Technodroid stomps.
Embercore:
Look at me. Please.
Technodroid turns around. Embercore can see the pain in his eyes.
Embercore:
Don't do this. This is wrong.
Technodroid closes his eyes, and lets out a heavy sigh of defeat. Embercore walks up to him, and hugs him. Technodroid holds her as well. Embercore puts her hands on Technodroid's face, and looks him in the eyes.
Embercore:
We'll find a way, and we'll do this the right way.
Technodroid nods his head. He looks at Stareye, and he walks up to him. He extends his hand out to Stareye.
Technodroid:
I'm sorry.
Stareye shakes his hand.
Stareye:
It's okay, man. I understand.
Embercore gets a call on her wrist comp. She answers it, and Redeye appears.
Redeye:
Hey Ember.
Embercore:
Red!
Stareye and Technodroid walk over to Embercore.
How are you holding up?
Redeye:
How about you guys come over? We can talk about everything here.
Embercore:
That's fine. We'll head over right now.
Redeye:
Great. See you guys shortly.
3.6. General Redeye.
Embercore's car drives up to Redeye's house. Embercore, Stareye, and Technodroid get out of the car. The car dematerializes, and the three of them walk up to the front door of the house. Embercore knocks three times on the door. It opens up, and Redeye appears. He is now standing at Embercore's height, and is wearing his coat. Embercore and Stareye are surprised. Embercore even leans back a bit. She puts her hand on her mouth out of shock. Redeye smiles.
Redeye:
Hey guys.
Embercore lowers her hand from her mouth.
Embercore:
Red!? What-
Redeye:
It's a long story. Come in, come in.
Redeye moves to the left, and lets his three guests enter the house. Stareye is a bit suspicious. He turns to Embercore. She has the same look on her face. Redeye closes the door, and turns around to face the trio. He notices Technodroid.
Redeye:
Technodroid, right? It's an honor to meet you in-person.
He extends his hand to him. Technodroid shakes his hand.
Redeye:
Wrathenus was an inspiration to me. She supported me when others didn't, aside from Ember. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Technodroid smiles, and nods his head.
Technodroid:
Thank you. Any friend of Wrath's is a friend of mine.
Redeye turns to Embercore and Stareye. He points to the living room table.
Redeye:
You guys can sit there, or the couch.
Technodroid goes to the couch, and sits in it. Redeye goes to the end of the table, and sits in it. Stareye sits in the middle, and Embercore sits at the end of it. They both keep an eye on Redeye.
Redeye:
I'm sorry that I wasn't able to help you two rebuild the castle.
Stareye:
It's not your fault. Besides, Ember and I could finish the rest of the repairs anyway.
Redeye smiles.
Embercore:
And how have you been doing? You look different from the last time we saw you.
Redeye:
...That's a long story. After I left Synervian Castle, I was walking back home when I was about to be robbed. Luckily, I met some friends that helped me out.
Stareye:
Who are these "friends?"
Redeye:
...They're the ones that gave me this new look.
Embercore's eyes turn red. Redeye's eyes briefly turn red, but then they turn green. They return to normal afterwards.
Embercore (Telepathically):
Star, I can't read his mind.
Stareye (Telepathically):
I saw his eyes turn green. Do you think-
Embercore (Telepathically):
Yes, I do.
Both of their eyes return to normal. Technodroid recognizes the silence in the air.
Technodroid:
Is everything okay, guys?
Embercore:
No, it's not. Red, come with us. We can help you.
Redeye looks down at the table, and then he looks back up at Embercore and Stareye. He has a serious expression on his face now.
Redeye:
Sorry, Ember. I already have the help that I need.
Redeye gets up from the table. Embercore and Stareye get up from the table as well, and raise their fists up. Technodroid scrambles to his feet. Stareye grabs his arm, and pulls him behind Embercore and himself. Four green flames appear. They manifest into four men, and they stand right behind Redeye. It's the gang members. They are now Redeye's soldiers. They all have suits on, with a smaller injector on their backs. They only have one drill. They're also carrying eradicators.
Technodroid:
Redeye, what's going on?
Redeye:
I owe my new friends a debt, and I'm going to pay them back.
Technodroid starts to panic.
Redeye:
This doesn't concern you, Technodroid. You're allowed to leave.
Technodroid:
Look, Red-Redeye, I'm sure you're a good person. Please don't hurt my friends-
Embercore:
Tech, listen to me very closely.
Technodroid:
Uh-huh...
Embercore:
When you leave, head straight back to Synervian Castle.
Technodroid:
Okay!
Stareye:
There isn't anybody outside, is there?
Redeye:
No. My targets are you and Ember, not Technodroid.
Stareye and Embercore transform into their superhero suits. Technodroid's eyes widen. He turns to the door, opens it, and then leaves.
Redeye:
Now, we can finish our business.
Stareye:
We don't have to do this, Red!
Redeye:
I remember that you said you wanted to write a story, Star. In everyone else's story, I was the villain. Now, I'm writing my own story. This time, I'm the hero.
Redeye removes his coat, and it disappears. His bare chest and arms are revealed. Stareye and Embercore stare at the injector on Redeye's back.
Stareye:
What is that!?
A evil smile forms across Redeye's face.
Stareye:
Oh, you're going to like this, Star.
The drills on the injector go up, and then they go into Redeye's body. His pupils contract, and his arms and legs become muscular. The right side of his expands again. He charges at Embercore, and he punches her in the head. She flies to the left, and hits the wall! Stareye swings a fist at Redeye. Redeye catches his fist, and then punches him with his own. Stareye is sent flying backwards. His body hits the door so hard that it is forced open, and he lands on the ground outside. Back inside the house, Redeye turns to his soldiers. He looks at the Commander, who use to be the Gang Leader.
Redeye:
Take care of Star. I'll handle Ember.
Commander:
Yes sir!
The four soldiers run out of the house. Redeye turns to Embercore. She rubs the side of her head, and then. looks up. She sees Redeye standing above her. She kicks Redeye in the abdomen. Redeye is forced backwards a bit, but he shows no reaction. Embercore gets back to her feet.
Embercore:
First Slick, and now you!?
Redeye:
Slickshot and I were nobodies that finally reached our full potentials.
Embercore:
By becoming criminals?
Redeye:
By becoming our true selves. Do you remember how badly I was treated by my Creation Crew!? All the effort that I put into making them like me ended in failure. Now, they're in slumber again.
Embercore's eyes widen.
Redeye:
And I have new friends now. Slickshot the Tracker is one of them, but we're just the beginning.
Embercore screams out of frustration, and flies up to Redeye. She throws a punch at him, but he dodges it. She tries to kick him, but Redeye ducks underneath her leg. Embercore swings another fist at him. Redeye catches it, and he swings his own fist at her. Embercore catches it with her free hand. They push each other to try and force the other to lose balance, but it doesn't work. They're at a stalemate. Embercore stares at Redeye. He is bearing his teeth at her, and there is nothing but rage in his eyes. Her face saddens.
Embercore:
I tried so hard to help you...
Redeye:
I know... You even tried to get Star to be my friend too, didn't you?
Embercore's eyes widen.
Redeye:
Thank you for trying, but you don't have to worry about me anymore.
Redeye lifts Embercore up into the air, and then he slams her to the floor. He frees his fist from her grip. Embercore looks up at him.
General Redeye:
The pathetic Redeye that you once knew is gone. I'm General Redeye now.
3.7. Embercore Meets The Lady.
Embercore's eyes turn red. Then, they turn green. She gets a headache, and screams in pain! She closes her eyes, and clenches her head. She's being hit with a psychic attack! Green smoke appears. It materializes into The Lady.
The Lady:
That trick isn't going to work while I'm around, Embercore.
Embercore:
I knew it... Who are... you?
The Lady:
That's right. I never properly introduced myself to you last time, didn't I? Call me "The Lady."
Embercore:
Where is... Wrathenus?
The Lady:
I don't know.
Embercore gets frustrated.
Embercore:
Do you have... her orb?
The Lady:
Right now my dear, you should worry about yourself.
The Lady's eyes glow brighter, and the psychic attack on Embercore grows stronger. Embercore screams again, but they're louder than before. Outside, Stareye is lying on the ground. His ears twitch at the sound of somebody screaming. His eyes widen when he realizes that those screams belong to Embercore.
Stareye:
Ember!?
He shakes his head, and gets back to his feet. A loud noise is heard, and something hits Stareye in his abdomen. He gasps, and leans forward! He grabs his abdomen, and gets on his knees. He looks down, and sees a fire bullet in him. Redeye's four soldiers walk up to him. They aim their eradicators at him.
Commander:
Stay down, Stareye!
Stareye's pupils contract. He closes his eyes.
Stareye:
No... Not again...
Stareye opens his eyes again. They're glowing white. He lets out a scream, and stretches out his hands! An ice storm erupts around him. The four soldiers are sent flying backwards. Stareye clenches his head, and closes his eyes. The ice storm dissipates.
Stareye:
Do not transform... Do. Not. Transform.
Stareye opens his eyes. They return to normal. He lowers his hands from his head. He sees that the soldiers are lying on the ground. He looks down, and grabs the bullet. His body glows white, and he pulls the bullet out. He looks at it, and realizes that it's the same kind of bullet that Slickshot uses. He looks back at the soldiers, and sees them getting up from the ground. He sees the eradicators in their hands.
Stareye:
Eradicators, huh? A gift from The Destroyer and Lady, no doubt.
The Commander swings his eradicator up, and aims it at Stareye. Stareye super-speeds his way forwards, and grabs the eradicator. It gets covered in ice. The Commander lets go of it before he gets covered in ice too. He kicks Stareye in the abdomen, and falls backwards. He rolls over, and lands back on his feet. Three of the soldiers aim their eradicators at Stareye's head. The Commander pushes his way through them.
Commander:
No! I'll handle him. Shoot him only if you have to.
Stareye squints his eyes.
Stareye:
What are you guys up to?
Commander:
Oh, I'm just going to show you a trick.
The drill on the injector on the Commander's back goes up, and then injects itself into him. His pupils contract, and his arms and legs grow to be more muscular. His right eye turns red, and the other one turns yellow. He flies up to Stareye, and punches him on the right side of the face! Stareye is knocked downward on his left. The Commander grabs his right leg, and swings him to the left. Stareye face-plants onto the ground. The Commander lifts him up in the air again, and slams him down on the right. He lets go of Stareye's leg. The Commander laughs, satisfied with what he had accomplished. Stareye looks up, and sees the soldiers walking towards him. Then, his eyes glow greeb. The other soldiers' eyes turn green as well. They stop moving immediately.
Commander:
Time to go, boys.
All four of the soldiers disappear in purple and green smoke. Stareye carefully gets back to his feet.
Stareye:
They... They had me...
Then, he remembers that Embercore is still inside Redeye's house. He lets out a gasp.
Stareye:
Ember!
He turns around, and runs towards the building. When Stareye enters, he notices that everybody is gone except for Embercore. She is lying face-first on the floor. Stareye runs up to her, and kneels down next to her. He rolls her over, and shakes her by the shoulders.
Stareye:
Ember!?
Embercore slowly opens her eyes. Stareye makes a sigh of relief.
Stareye:
Are you okay?
Stareye helps her up to her feet. Embercore puts a hand on her head.
Embercore:
A little beaten up, but otherwise I'm alright.
Stareye:
What happened?
Embercore:
It was The Lady.
Stareye bears his teeth.
Stareye:
I knew it...
Embercore:
She hit me with a psychic blast. She must've helped Redeye to escape.
Stareye:
And his cronies. Just like last time!
Stareye slams his fist on the wall.
Stareye:
I'm so sorry I wasn't able to help. All I did was get slapped around by Redeye's henchmen.
Embercore puts her hand on Stareye's left shoulder.
Embercore:
Hey, it's okay. We did our best. We should head back home. Technodroid should be waiting for us.
Stareye nods his head.
Stareye:
Yeah... Let's go.
The two of them begin to leave the building. On a screen at their base, The Destroyer and The Lady watch the two of them leave. The Lady is sitting in The Destroyer's lap. She is purple and blue now.
The Destroyer:
This is going to be entertaining.
3.8. Stareye's Dream.
Stareye and Embercore land back at Synervian Castle. They enter the building, and transform back into their original clothes. Technodroid runs up to them.
Technodroid:
Are you guys okay!?
Stareye has a frustrated look on his face. Embercore closes her eyes, and a sheepish smile forms on her face.
Embercore:
In a manner of speaking, yes but also no.
Stareye:
We couldn't stop them. Did anything happen while we were gone?
Technodroid:
No. I was safe.
Stareye:
Good.
Embercore:
Just in case, Tech, you should stay over again until Star and I can make sure that no one will follow, or try to hurt, you.
Technodroid nods his head in approval.
Technodroid:
That works for me.
Embercore turns to Stareye. He still has a look of disappointment on his face. She rubs his back.
Embercore;
I think you should go rest for a bit, Star.
Stareye:
Oh? I was going to try and figure out another plan to-
Embercore puts a hand on his cheek. She turns Stareye's head to face her.
Embercore:
You're frustrated. you won't be able to think straight when you're mad. Just go sleep for a little bit, okay?
Embercore's eyes turn green, and so do Stareye's. They return to normal.
Stareye:
I think I can take a small break.
Embercore smiles.
Embercore:
Good. I'm going to join you to make sure you do that.
Embercore turns to Technodroid.
Embercore:
We'll be back in a bit.
Technodroid:
Roger that.
Embercore and Stareye walk up the stairs to the bedroom. Later on, Stareye and Embercore sleep in their bed. Embercore's hand is on Stareye's chest. Her hand begins to glow green. Stareye starts to have a nightmare. In his dream, he sees a woman standing in front of him in the distance. Her back is turned to him, but she resembles Embercore. Stareye reaches out to her. Suddenly, the ground cracks and crumbles underneath him. He starts falling. He tries to fly, but he can't for some reason. He lands in a large body of water. He tries to swim out of it, but he can't. Underneath the water, something is watching him. A purple tentacle swims up, and wraps around his legs. Stareye is pulled under the water! He extends his hands to freeze the water, but he can't. He reaches down to grab the tentacle. He then sees two giant eyes glowing from below. One of them is green, while the other is yellow. Stareye tries to rip off the tentacle, but it's no use. Another tentacle appears. It's yellow. It grabs the purple tentacle, and rips it in half! The remaining purple tentacle goes back down. The yellow tentacle grabs Stareye, and takes him to the surface. Once he breaches the surface, Stareye gets a good look at the creature that is rescuing him. It's a yellow octo-snake. It puts Stareye on the top of its head. Stareye goes on his hands and knees, and tries to relax.
On the opposing side of the two, the water bursts. Another octo-snake, a purple one, appears. It confronts Stareye and the yellow octo-snake. It charges at the yellow one. The yellow octo-snake grabs Stareye with one of its tentacles, and puts him behind it. Then, it charges at the purple octo-snake. The two serpents collide! Their tentacle mouths bite and rip into each other. Stareye hangs on to the yellow tentacle keeping him safe. the purple octo-snake grans the yellow one by the head, and throws it into the water. One of its tentacles grabs Stareye. Another one grabs the yellow tentacle holding Stareye, and bisects it! The purple serpent opens its mouth, and Stareye is dragged inside...
Stareye wakes up, and leans straight up! He gasps.
Embercore:
Star, relax! It's just a bad dream.
She puts a hand on his cheek, and turns his head around to face her. She's not in the bed, and is standing up.
Embercore:
You're okay, honey.
Stareye closes his eyes, and calms down. He opens them again, and nods his head. Embercore removes her hand from his cheek.
Stareye:
It felt so real! I saw you, and there was-
Embercore:
Don't worry. It wasn't real. I'm right here.
Stareye nods his head, and lies back down.
Stareye:
Yeah... yeah.
Embercore:
Now, relax. Wrathenus and Technodroid are waiting for us downstairs.
Stareye's eyes widen. He leans up, and faces Embercore.
Stareye:
...Who's waiting for us?
Embercore forms a confused smile on her face.
Embercore:
Wrathenus and Technodroid, silly.
Stareye:
...Wrathenus is... missing, Ember. Don't you remember?
Female Voice:
No I'm not.
Stareye's ears perk up. He recognizes that voice. He turns to the doorway, and he sees Wrathenus and Technodroid standing there. Stareye's eyes widen again, and his mouth drops.
Wrathenus:
I'm right here.
Embercore:
Sorry guys. Star had a nightmare.
Stareye gets out of bed, and walks to Wrathenus. He pokes her shoulder. She's real! Everyone else is a bit concerned.
Wrathenus:
I'm real, Star. Trust me.
Stareye can't believe it.
Stareye:
You're real...
A smile forms on his face.
Stareye:
You're back...
He turns to Embercore.
Stareye:
She's back!
Stareye wraps his arms around Wrathenus' and Technodroid' necks.
Stareye:
We're all together again!
Wrathenus and Technodroid look at each other in confusion.
Technodroid:
Yes, Star. We've always been together.
Stareye:
"Always?"
Stareye lets go of them. Technodroid pats him on the head.
Technodroid:
Yep. Always.
Wrathenus:
When did I ever leave?
Stareye tries to remember the incident, but he's drawing a blank.
Stareye:
You... I... I don't remember.
Wrathenus:
That's because I never left.
Stareye runs back to Embercore. He grabs her around her waist, and lifts her up in excitement.
Stareye:
I'm sorry for scaring you guys! So, what did we plan to do?
End of episode 3.
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