Saturday, February 24, 2018

Zero Episode 87 The Cosmonaut and the Tremendous


A/N: Yep. If it wasn't obvious by now, the past three episodes have been some not subtle hints about Kristen and Zane getting together. This may be a not so subtle sign that I like these two together. I did this before on Episode 40 being that I "broke" them up due to the Universe Crucifixion in Episode 46. I also count the Zero Shorts being that the first and second one are in between Episode 39 and 40 with the third, fourth, and fifth went in between Episode 44 and 45.

So counting 40 as the start to the relationship, Krane lasted 10 episodes. It'll begin once again but the count is back at zero being that they were just friends ,bordering into dating, up to this episode. I like every single relationship I have planned for Zane in this series and both spinoffs. I'm planning on starting the first spin-off by April but I could be horribly wrong. This episode is part of the series of events involving Countess Chimera's plan and the Odium Society make Downpour and Steamroller.

This episodes plans on showing off more of Zane's dual life as the superhero Legion Zero and Zane. I always really need to focus on that. I'll also be showing off two new heroes that we've learned the names off in Episode 81. We'll be kicking the romance aspect ,which is there, into high gear with this part and it'll be intense. 

Narrator P.O.V.
Zane ,as Legion Zero, was currently looking over the city from his perching spot. It was an balcony of an abandoned clock tower. The fact that it wasn't bought by anyone yet is because it's rumored to be haunted but any true residents knows that's just a rumor to get rid of anyone who could change an integral part of Cypress Park. The tower was in the center of town being that Zane could see the Cypress Park Chronicles building and nearby city hall which was also in the center of town.

The other rumor of the clock tower is that Legion Zero aka Cypress Park's true projector made his superhero base this. Zane was thinking of making this place for the tower he had in the future that he visited almost two years ago. "I may not be born in Cypress Park but I've lived here most of my life so I should know the best spots right? This is top five right gang?" said Zane. It may seem like he's talking to himself but he's actually talking to his crackpot team of Athena, Cole, Kane, and Sivarth.

He's connected to them being that wearing his Z.E.R.O. (Zenith Ectoplasm Range Omega) watch is how both Athena and Cole talk with him through a mind link or wearing his Galaxy Phones. The latter of the two is because of something called Elysian. Zane could chat with either of them in the pocket dimension or whenever they want to chat. "I guess but to me, everything looks nice. So what's for patrol tonight Zane?" said Sivarth.

Zane shrugged as he said,"Who knows? I may stop some street crimes. They think that just because I'm focused on big bads like the giant puddle and genetic misfit means that they can steal from mom and pop stories all across the city.". "Sounds like a plan to me. Lets use some of the tools that we spent 1,050 years developing and creating." said Kane. "True. It's time to fly or run on air. I'm the best at being semantic." said Zane. He placed the goggles over his eyes as he jumped off his perch.  

He was falling toward the ground and he said,"Let's go Gravity Drive!". He soon stopped on the air and he move through the air. "So explain this ability to me again Zane. I still don't get it." said Cole as he tilted his head. "Zane says that this is based off Sharia Greenwood's kingdom Ayecia Dynasty. It allows Zane to ride the currents of the Omniverse that's all around us. It also can be taught to anyone but like most of Zane's technique, it's hard to master." said Athena.

Sivarth laughed as he said,"That's right! I remembered that he crashed into everything around him which never stopped being funny.". Zane rolled his eyes as Athena said,"Zane says that it's also relies on his instincts talking the wheel.". "Yeah! I still can't believe that you're stilling doing that despite Leif and your teachers telling you to come up with something unique." said Cole. "True but I'm sure that depending on the instincts of my ancestors is unique." said Zane.

He heard four simultaneously face palms as Kane said,"He isn't wrong but still.". Zane soon heard a silent alarm going off and Zane said,"We'll continue this conversation later team. It's time to capture some idiots.". He soon floated down to the ground ,slowly, as he saw a trio of punks robbing a small grocery store. Zane shrugged as he slowly phased through the wall. He soon rested in the lower right corner as he watched the three stooges.

The head punk said,"Alright. Get everything from the safe and registers. I better not see anything taken or else. This store is owned by my grandma and she'll kill me for this.". "Wow. You'll take her money but not her food. Wow. That's sad. You must be her favorite grandson." said Zane. The head punk saw Zane standing in the doorway as the punk ,by the register, said,"It's Legion Zero!". "Legion Zero? Where? Where? I love him especially when he makes idiots like you look stupid." said Zane.

The head punk said,"Zero! Get him!". The two punks ran toward him as Zane said,"Wow. This is just sad. You guys make the perfect warmup though.". He soon dodged a crowbar from one of them as he said,"Okay. I was hoping for at least C+ punks but I get the dropouts. The Odium Society really has no faith in you guys huh? I mean they at least bring some muscle mainly in the physical department I mean it's really lacking here.". "Shut up!" said the punk. "Nah. That's no fun big guy." said Zane.

Zane soon jumped right onto the back of the punk ,who was swinging at him, as he said,"And here I thought that the Odium Society would have given you idiots a good job being that you three are lucky to be fighting their favorite hero here in the business.". The other punk soon swung the bag of money at Zane who jumped into the air. This attack inadvertently hit the punk with the crowbar as Zane landed on a light post above them.

Zane said,"Yep. Since we're at a food store, I would say that you guys are the appetizers for tonight's but kicking.". He soon made a Green Nether Grappling Hook and he threw it into the store. It latched onto a fruit stall as it was hooked on tight. "Ha! You missed us!" said the head punk. "That wasn't the point Einstein." said Zane. He soon pulling the rope back and the stall went flying. Two of the three punks were hit by the stall and slammed them right into the light post from earlier.

Zane said as he looked at the two who was groaned in pain,"As you two can plainly see, that was my ingenious plan. So where did grandma's favorite grandson go?" said Zane. He saw the man running away as Zane soon tsk tsk. He turned his right arm into the candy syrup being that he fired his arm toward the punk, grabbing him. "What the hell is this stuff?!" said the man. "I call it Sweet Reaction and it's very hard to get out of little old me once I have you in my grasp." said Zane.

Zane soon brought the punk back being that he said,"You'll regret this!". "Tell that to the fist of the Zero!" said Zane. He soon punched him out cold and he twisted his arm around the light post. It soon had the punk floating in the air. Zane soon grabbed his knife using his other hand and he cut off his arm in a second. It soon regrow back as Zane admired his handywork. The trio was held in a candy syrup themed net with Zane smiling.

He soon heard police sirens heading toward him and he said,"And once you come too, tell the police who sent you to the cleaners for me.". He soon flew off as he didn't noticed the small sphere with a camera lens. In an unknown room, Randal Carson aka Taurus stood next to a laptop. "Okay. I've got enough proof for those idiots to show their mugs." said a unknown person. "Sure thing boss. Time to squash this pest for good and the Tremendous will do the job." said Taurus.

The next morning, Zane had just finished his training regime with him opening up the backdoor to his kitchen. After his training in the Archipelago, his training regime which is ten to twenty laps around Cypress Park or wherever he lives in the future, over 10,000 push ups, and 10,000 pull ups with 100 ton weights. He opened the fridge and he grabbed himself one of his mom's inventions aka a sports drink. It looked like a normal energy drink being a dark purple color.

It was filled with an immense amount of electrolytes and due to Zane's powers draining him when he uses too much of his power in a single burst, he needed a lot of them plus calories. "Ah! This is so dam good" said Zane. He placed the bottle ,on the nearby counter top, as he smiled. "It's a good thing that your mom is friends with several rich individuals. You eat so much and well, I think you would need several part time jobs to feed you." said Sivarth.

Zane nodded as he heard,"Zane.". He turned to see Natasha standing there with her arms crossed. "Hi mom." said Zane. "Please tell me that you weren't out all night again." said Natasha. "Okay. I was out for 80% of it. I came back home and took a quick power nap. I just got back from my training and I'm about to take my morning shower." said Zane. "Zane. Please tell me you aren't pushing yourself. You have friends who can help you pick up the slack a bit." said Natasha.

Zane said,"Mom. I'm fine. You can tell when I'm sick or tired right?". "I can but has anyone hit your Achilles Heel yet?" said Natasha. She looked over her taller son as Cole said,"I told you that her finding out about it would be a bad idea Zane!". Zane sighed as he grabbed her shoulders. "Mom. I'm the man of the house plus I have to make memories before all of you go well to the Astral Realm. Did you know that the Astral Realm is the heaven of the Omniverse?" said Zane.

Natasha said,"That explains your decision to join the football team. I learned what I needed to know from Parker. He may be vert stingy on information but he gave me just enough to build up a case or inferring information. You don't have to do this you know? Atem is actually trying to learn football so he can cheer you on at your first game.". "That does sound like my son but I have to. I know that me and Atem are going to be around for a long time so I need to make memories." said Zane.

Zane said,"Leif aka one of the Astral Elders says that making memories is very important to make sure I don't go completely crazy when I'm in my hundreds. I'll be fine mom. I promise.". Natasha sighed as she said,"You're just like your father. He always overworked himself except his reason was to make sure you and I have a perfect life. What's your plan for today? I know that you have school and patrol but what else?".

Zane said,"I'm helping out my friend from Arcadia U move into an apartment here in town. She'll be helping me out with some of my super villain problems.". "Can you really be in two places at the same time? I know you have your Duplication spell but can a clone really mimic you? I mean you're quite unique." said Natasha. "I do have Kane. He says that he can do a pretty good me." said Zane as he pointed to his "essence".

Natasha said,"I see. Well, I think you should take a shower. You're starting to stink.". Zane nodded as he said,"Don't worry mom. I'll be fine. No need to worry okay? You already have a lot to worry about mainly involving Atem and Rudy. You'll be a great grandma soon enough.". Natasha pushed her son away as she said,"Whatever Zane. Just getting going. You don't want to keep your friend waiting now do you?". Zane nodded as he headed upstairs.

Natasha sighed as she heard,"Daughter. He'll be fine.". She turned to see her father standing there as she said,"I know that but you haven't been with Zane for most of his life until recently. I can tell when he's overworking himself. I think he needs a good vacation.". "Got any plans for any? We could go visit New York or maybe Zane's old home. He may like that but he'll miss the women in his life other than you, the other female family members, and the ones he loves." said Arturo.

Natasha said,"Are you sure about that Arturo? I'm not doubting you but still.". "It may sound strange but I've been around for several years. I've lived longer than a normal Phantom and my grandson is the heir to Terrarune despite some resistance. He'll be a great king and behind every great king, there is an even better queen or in Zane's case queens." said Arturo. "You do know that it's illegal to have one here in America right?" said Natasha.

Arturo said,"Your son made that knowledge perfectly clearly to me. If you want him to be happy, you need to convince him to go with that. He'll need multiple mates to make sure his big heart gets filled and this is the only way.". "You're serious about this aren't you?" said Natasha. "Deathly. I'm sure that you'll figure out a plan. You're my smart daughter and you'll figure something out. I know you will, I have to head back to Terrarune." said Arturo.

Natasha said,"You've been there a lot lately dad. I'm starting to think that you don't want to be with us anymore.". "I do but I need to convince those against Zane's rule of Terrarune to support him. It's a hard effort even with Spiro's help but I'll get it done before Zane graduates high school. I want to be there for that." said Arturo. The elder Phantom made a portal to Terrarune and he soon entered it. The mother sighed as she started to think of a plan. 

Zane soon come downstairs and he saw his mother in the living room, with her laptop working on something. Zane himself is wearing his unique letterman jacket and under his jacket, he's wearing a hybrid of his black t-shirt over a long sleeved gray shirt and gray sweater with a black zigzag pattern to it being a black long sleeved shirt with a gray zigzag pattern. He's wearing his blue jeans and his black, purple, and white sneakers. "Hey mom." said Zane.

She looked up as she said,"Yes Zane?". "Have you seen my Galaxy Phones? I kinda need them so my ears don't bleed." said Zane. "Oh. I need to upgrade the software in them. You're a big strong hero and I'm sure that you can talk with your partners without them." said Natasha. "Okay then. It won't effect me too much since I'll be at Arcadia U. The bells there are like nothing." said Zane. "So aren't you going to make a clone?" said Natasha. Zane nodded as he said,"Zenith Duplication.".

The mother soon saw an slightly older and invert version of her son standing there next to her son. It's Kane from Episode 77. "You do know that I don't look like you at all right? To be honest, I look more Malik than Zane." said Kane. "I know that Kane. Hold on a dam second." said Zane. Kane soon turned into a copy of Zane with the Vulcorian looking at himself. "Okay. This is so weird. I'm so young and flesh colored again." said Kane.

Natasha said,"So what's the difference between the two? You two are identical.". "It's our tattoo on our shoulders. His fangs are slightly pronounced, his horns are still there but much smaller, and he has an "X" shaped piercing." said Zane. "You better get going partner. I'll send you a message through Elysian if there is anything important to you at all." said Kane. Zane nodded with the Cross-Species gone.

Natasha looked at the copy of her son as she said,"So how much power did you take of Zane?". Kane looked at her as he said,"Zenith Duplication is an advanced version of the normal Duplication spell due to the clones being tangible and can look exactly like your kid. They can mimic his powers and himself to an extend. It's mainly used for combat and information gathering. I'm different being that I only took my Vulcorian powers from him. He'll be fine.".

She nodded as she said,"Thank you Kane.". "It's fine. I owe you for saving my life. I'm the last one of my kind left. Being sealed to Zane isn't the worse thing in the world. He's a pretty good kid. A little stupid mainly when it comes to women but a good kid regardless. I better get going. I always wanted to try Zane's motorcycle and I think this is my chance." said Kane. He went out to the garage as the woman shook his head back and forth.

Meanwhile at Champion Tech, Jim Mills was dealing with a not so friendly employee. "You seriously let that ignoramus of a superhero steal MY XJ-100 Rocket Pack to destroy the United Nation's main satellite!" said the employee whose covered by the shadows of the lab. "I know that Mr. Quinn but as of now..." said Jim. "Your daughter didn't even try to recover it back from that hero! She got defeated by him after he destroyed the satellite." said Mr. Quinn. "Hey! Leave Vicky out of this!" said Jim.

Mr. Quinn said,"And why should I? She's your princess after all and the only other person is this hick town to hate Legion Zero. My inventions will revolutionize this dam world into the Future but now, I don't think that will be happening.". "Listen. I'm really sorry about this Craig but things happen. You really should be the bigger man here rather than the crying baby." said a voice. Jim turned to see his boss Derrick Price, two guards, and head scientist Conrad Gibson.

Despite being a scientist, Conrad Gibson has a muscular figure. He has spiky red hair ,which is very much a crimson color, and amber colored eyes. He's wearing a white lab coat with a black suit, white dress shirt, and dark purple tie. He's wearing a pair of black and green lab goggles around his neck. "I do hope you're not being rude to your fellow scientist Craig. Neither you or your daughter did a dam thing wrong." said Derrick. "Thank you sir!" said Jim.

Craig stepped out of the shadows, revealing himself. He has long white hair and blue eyes. He has a thin white goatee. He looks to be in his early to mid 50s but he's actually thirty. He has a tall and lanky figure. He's wearing a white lab coat with a wine red vest, black t-shirt, brown dress pants, and black dress shoes. "He stole my rocketpack and destroy the satellite! I need my compensation." said Craig.

The four walked down to the two as Derrick said,"Do you mind telling Mr. Quinn why I don't care Conrad?". Conrad said as he walked over to Craig,"The child aka Legion Zero is one of our town's sworn protectors. If he had to destroy the satellite and borrow your so precious rocket pack, that's fine. We still the blueprints for them so we'll build a new one. In this game, things happen. You have success so be happy with it instead of being a child not getting the toy he wanted.".

Derrick said,"Well said. Boys take Mr. Quinn out of here. We have work.". Both body guards nodded as they grabbed Craig. "Huh. Why does Conrad's left eye always seem to twitch when he says Legion Zero or Zero? Weird." thought Jim as he watched Craig being dragged away. "I don't blame you or your daughter for this Jim! Be lucky for my kindness!" echoed Craig. "Are you alright Jim?" said Derrick. "I'll be fine sir." said Jim. He walked away as things seemed peaceful.

However in an unknown hangar, the door opened up as Taurus walked in. He turned on the lights as he saw a single ,wooden, stool with a wireless speaker phone. "You three. Come with me. The boss wants a word with you three before the job." said Taurus. The man was soon followed by a very unique looking trio The tallest one is African American, the average sized man is Irish American, and the smallest one is Spanish American. This trio is a unique multi-cultured group.

The tallest one has short brown ,buzzcut, hair and green eyes. He's wearing a brown trench coat with a white tank top under it, a silver figaro chain with the words "Atlas" as a pendant, black pants, and brown combat boots. The smallest one had black hair with a monopoly man mustache and both of them are gelled, brown eyes, and a black ,with a gray and red stripe, fedora hat. He's wearing a black formal vest with a gray dress shirt, gray dress pants, black gloves, and black dance shoes. 

The middle one has short blond hair about to his ears, blue eyes, and freckles. He also has a short blond beard. He's wearing a white cowboy hat with a blue stripe. He's wearing a brown trench coat with a blue and white striped v-neck t-shirt, dark brown jeans, and light blue shoes. He's wearing silver gauntlets with a blue snowflake on the palm. "All are here boss." said Taurus. "We've had a annoying pest here in town for the past couple of weeks and he doesn't stop." said a voice.

It's the same one from earlier. He took a deep breath as Taurus said,"He was busy with those ghosts but those cowards left town. It seems that this kid is related to them somehow.". "I had Taurus here get in contact with one of the Odium Society's top scientist. He's figured out a pattern for the young hero despite him being a wild card in every sense of the word when it comes to his powers. His name is Legion Zero and he's your target boys." said the voice.

Taurus handed a file over to the blond as he said,"You want the Tremendous to handle some kid? We ain't cheap.". "You're correct in questioning me Cryonic but he's a challenge and I'll pay the big bucks to make sure you do that." said the voice. Taurus crackled his knuckles as the blond said,"Lets go then Atlas and Elegant. We got a kid to squash.". The two nodded as the three men for hire soon left the hanger to kill Zero. 

Back at Cypress Park, Kane ,posing as Zane, was doing a pretty good job. He made fun of both Hannah and Sam at the same time, pleasing Brad and the rest of his jocks much to the Vulcorian's dismay, and kept Zane's street creed as the punk student council president. The disguised Vulcorian was currently sitting in his Physics class. He was looking out the window as he heard,"Zane. Are you okay?". He turned to Karen as he said,"I'm fine. Has the bell always been so loud?". 

Karen tilted her head as she said,"Not really but I guess without your Galaxy Phones, things are much louder huh.". "Yeah. It's a pain." said Kane. "Mr. Alvarez and Ms. Castro. Could I have a word with the two of you?" said Ms. Foster. She looked the same as she did two years ago. "Do you happen to remember the trip to CPU's laboratory Ms. Castro?" said Petra. "Yeah. It was something I'll never forget. Doctor. Maxwell Brock is a genius." said Karen.

Kane said,"He's cool I guess.". The Vulcorian knew about him through reading Zane's memory. "He seems so invested in his work after his accident." said Karen. "That's good to know. He was offering three internships at his lab and I wanted to recommend my star students." said Petra. "There's more to this story isn't there Petra?" said Kane. "Yes. You were selected Zane but the principal needed you for something involving your friends on the football team." said Petra.

Kane rolled his eyes as he said,"Oh joy. I'll do both. So how got the other position?". "The bronze medalist." said a voice. Kevin stood there as Karen said,"You should be happy about being one of the top ranking students Kevin.". "I am Karen but still, I don't like being third place." said Kevin. "Well, I guess you should try harder then." said Kane. The two glared at each other before bumping fists. "I wish you good luck with the jocks Zane." said Kevin.

Kane said,"I'll need it that's for sure. See you two later.". He walked off as Petra said,"Anyway, you three start this afternoon. I suggest heading there before Maxwell changes his mind again. He can be quite the scatterbrain sometimes.". Karen and Kevin looked at each other as Kevin said,"I know that I'm not your first choice but....". "I'm just happy that you're not the dick from two years ago. Let's go already Kevin." said Karen. The two were gone as Petra went to grading papers.

On the way to the principal, Kane was talking with Zane through Elysian. "For fuck sakes, how long does it take to move into an apartment?" said Kane. "She had a lot of stuff Kane. Calm your tits." said Zane. "Don't get snappy with me child." said Kane. "So what's going on? You would only call me if something was going on." said Zane. "I'm doing a good job at making sure that no one tells the two of us apart. I'm just heading to Stan's office." said Kane.

Zane said,"Wow. It's been about three weeks since I've been back and this is the first time that I've been called to his office. We're breaking a world record here.". "True kid. I'm here. I'll call if anything changes." said Kane. "Gotcha Kaney. Bye for now." said Zane. Zane hanged up as Kane opened the door to the man's office. Zane soon figured out that his principal was experimented when he was in the army back in WW2 upon the man telling him that after the Malik incident.

He was known as Psycho Soldier being that he can manipulate electricity on a basic level mainly for a powerful shock and also he's immortal. He's also an old friend of Trevor Eremor aka Torpedo. He looked the exact same being that he never ages. "Hey Stan." said Kane. The man looked at Kane as he said,"So has your partner told you about when he's going to be back?". "I guess that old man told you about our secret. Has anyone asked you about why Zane is acting so weird?" said Kane.

Stan said,"You're a good actor. No one has asked me or the counselor about you acting weird. It's quite a shock.". "Thanks. I try to be just like my partner. So what did you need of me?" said Kane as he laid back in his chair. "I know that Zane have tutored Kristen Ortiz in the past and I need his help once again." said Stan. The man explained his favor as Kane said with a smile,"I'll tell him and trust me Stanley, he'll like it for sure.".

Meanwhile in an unknown location, Craig Quinn was suiting up. He's wearing a dark gray full body suit with black and blue armored boots and shoulder plates, gold and silver gauntlets around both of his arms, and something interesting on his back. It looked to be a different colored XJ-100 Rocket Pack with two giant mechanical wings sticking out of it. He put on his silver helmet which looked like a happuri and has a transparent visor. He walked toward the window and flew off.

In the city, the real Zane was stretching. He was currently in a nice apartment which was nearby his "secret base" aka the old clock tower. It had a really big living room which was connected to the nice kitchen, three bathrooms, three bedrooms, and an amazing terrace that had a view over the city. "It may have taken most of the day but I don't regret helping you out Taylor." said Zane as he finished up the move. He turned to see Taylor standing there as she handed him a glass of lemonade.

She's four inches shorter than him. Taylor had her ,long and flowing, violet hair hanging free with her bangs pushed back to show her silver eyes. She's wearing a short-sleeved periwinkle t-shirt that has the words "Warrior Woman" in bold metallic silver writing that covered her chest. It exposes a far amount of her being that it shows off her right collarbone. The neck hole lops off to one side more than other showing off her bra strap. Zane learned not to stare when she broke an man's arm.

Her slightly muscular biceps were exposed ,thanks to her shirt, barely going up to her shoulders. She has a dark purple hoodie ,with silver lining, tied around her waist. She's wearing blue denim jean shorts that are slightly longer than normal, long black tights that exposes her thighs, her phone was hanging out of her pockets and her metallic silver headphones wrapped around her neck, and her purple tennis shoes. "Thanks Taylor." said Zane.

He took a sip of it as Taylor looked at him. In the past two years, she's devoted herself to her studies in academics, heroics, and housework mainly in the cooking department. She wanted to be Zane's main partner much to the teasing of her friends. Upon hearing about the opportunity to help Zane and his friends handle metahuman menaces in Cypress Park, she had to compete with her friends in order to help him. Her main competition was with Sierra. Sierra was very close but Taylor won barely.

Taylor said,"I have to once again thank you for your help Zane.". "Taylor. We're friends. This is no big deal to me because having the ability to make clones makes moving not so bad. It does drain you of your powers though. This is really good lemonade Taylor." said Zane. She smiled as Taylor said with a smile,"Could I ask you for another favor?". "It doesn't involve shopping right? I don't think my arms could handle it." said Zane. Taylor giggled as she placed her hand over her mouth.

Zane said,"It isn't that right? Me and my friend Allen had to help the cheerleaders with their shopping as part of initiation. It was a pain.". "No Zane. I can have my family buy me clothes if I needed it. Do you mind showing me around the school tomorrow?" said Taylor. "Yeah. Cypress High isn't the best school in the country but it has some good people. Take my advice. Watch out of the the A list. Most of them are rude people." said Zane.

Taylor said,"I'll keep that in mind. So do you have plans for the rest of the day?". "Beside meeting up with Kane to fuse back together and patrol. I'm good. What's up?" said Zane. "Could I join you on patrol? I think people would like to meet their new protector." said Taylor. "Sure thing Taylor. So are you ready to go? I usually go whenever I feel like." said Zane. Taylor soon nodded as she ran off to her room to get ready with Zane finishing off the pitcher of lemonade.

Meanwhile, Allen, Kane, and Kevin were hanging out at Allen's place. "Dude. Your place kicks ass. I wish I was rich sometimes." said Kevin. "It's nice but I like a cozy place. So do you guys have dates for the dance? Coach finished up practice far earlier than normal because we need a dance or else. I dread to think what he'll do if we don't." said Allen. "I know you're good Zane but the rest of the male population of Cypress High have some trouble." said Kevin.

Kevin looked around as he said,"So what does your dad do Allen? This place is really nice.". "He's an dignitary for a European Country. It's rather small and near England." said Allen. "Boys. Can you come out here for a moment?" said a voice. The three soon walked out onto the terrace to see Blake and Derrick with the latter of the two giving Kane a bad feeling. "We couldn't help but overhearing your conversation." said Blake.

Kevin said,"Sorry about that sir. It won't happen again.". "It's fine Kevin. I don't think either of these two mind." said Kane. "He's right Kevin was it? A real man should be proud of his achievements big or small. So beside the dance, anything else going on in your lives?" said Derrick. "Kevin here has a job working at Cypress Park University with Doctor. Maxwell Brock." said Allen. "Yeah. Zane here is also going as well when he isn't busy with football practice." said Kevin.

Blake said,"You need to have more confidence in yourself boy. This is a big opportunity. That man will change the world with his desire to rebuild people's lives.". The five soon heard,"Price! Your head is mine!". It was Craig and he soon grabbed Derrick's suit with his boots before flying off. "I'll call the police. You boys stay here!" said Blake. He soon ran inside as Kevin whispered,"Have you told Zane?". "He knows and he's heading out to find Derrick." whispered Kane.

Craig looked down at Derrick as he said,"Tell me the truth Derrick. Did you think my jetpack was a bad idea?". The man soon flew around buildings as Derrick said,"Craig. Is that you?". "Craig Quinn is gone. I'm the Cosmonaut!" said Craig. "Good name there Craig. It fits you so well. You look like a rejected...." said Derrick. Craig soon threw Derrick into the air with the man screaming. Craig soon caught Derrick as the man said,"Craig. What will all of this achieve?".

Craig said,"Didn't you tell me that you can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs. I'll show the world about how my tech propelled humanity into the future! I'll show both you and Conrad what happens when you mess with my future! You'll give me Champion Tech! I'll also want Legion Zero's head on a silver platter for stealing my stuff!". "You can threaten my life all you want but that child is a hero and I won't let you hurt him." said Derrick. Craig flew higher up before dropping Derrick.

The billionaire was flying toward the ground before he was caught by Zane in costume. "Man. You guys play some serious Russian Roulette!" said Zane. The teen was flying as Craig said,"You! I was going to save you for last child but you'll die now!". He flew toward Zane as the teen said,"So what has him so hot and bothered?". "Put me down now Zero before you drop me." said Derrick. "I won't drop you Mr. Price. You're far too rich to be a street pizza." said Zane.

Cole said,"And he's Vicky's dad's boss is another major and important reason. So what are you going to do when Taylor finds out you ditched her?". "Kane had a reason for taking you away." said Sivarth as Zane soon bounced off the walls of a nearby building. Derrick noticed that upon touching the walls, Zane's legs were soon covered in dark purple metallic scales with a spiral pattern to it. He jumped off as it caused a small shockwave around the area where he jumped.

Derrick thought,"Huh. This is a new power but he has grown a lot in the past two years.". "Let him go so I can kill you both!" yelled Craig. "Yeah. I'll surely trust the nut job wearing a robotic suit. I'm not an C plus student you know." said Zane. The two flew around the city for a couple of minutes before Craig fired an energy blast from his left gauntlet. It somewhat caught Zane off guard as he dropped Derrick. Zane rushed after Derrick as Craig smiled from above.

Below them, it was the Cypress Park's Police Station. Tony walked out alongside his partner Ramona Kennedy who didn't change. "It's a good thing we have so many protectors." said Tony. "Yeah but it makes things so boring." said Ramona. "True." said Tony. He looked at her as he said,"Hey. Could I ask you a question?". "What is it Tony? I'm just happy you're not like the other guys who would ask me out." said Ramona. The two soon heard,"Hey Officers! I got an present for you!".

The two turned to see Zane ,who had caught the billionaire just before he became street pizza, and turning his left arm into candy syrup. Zane's hand stuck itself to a nearby building as Zane dropped Derrick onto the ground. Tony soon saw Craig flying toward them before the man was kicked back by Zane. "I'll handle the rejected Agent Phoenix." said Zane. He soon turned into Turbo Form as he said,"Turbo!". He flew after Craig as the three humans watched them leave.

Ramona said,"What's going on Mr. Price?". "I was held hostage by a maniac but Zero saved me. This is the short story. I'll explain in detail once we're inside." said Derrick. The three went inside as Zane caught up with Craig. "Listen here buddy. I don't know what your obsession with Mr. Price is all about but holding him hostage isn't the way to do it. Just sue him. I mean every other American does it to solve their problems so you should too." said Zane.

Craig said,"You're really annoying up close! Get out of my way!". He flew off as Zane stood there. "I will have my revenge on you all!" echoed Craig. Zane tilted his head as he said,"Yep. I have a new enemy. Fantastic. My rogue gallery is already big enough. Turbo!". Zane flew off to meet back with Taylor and hopefully, she won't kill him for abandoning her. However, Zane knows his luck so he's been mentally preparing himself.

Later, Kevin and Zane ,who met up with Kane to fuse back together, were at Cypress Park University with Zane on his phone. "Listen Taylor. I'm sorry for abandoning you to fight that super villain. Kane just sounded really serious and I rather not piss off the species whose known for killing people and taking their souls. Look, I'll talk to you later and I promise to be there for you tomorrow." said Zane as he hanged up. "Trouble in paradise?" said Kevin.

Zane said,"Yeah. So are you excited about your first job which you're mostly likely not getting payed for?". "Yes Zane. Your partner made it clear that this is a big chance for me and I can upgraded my tech without stealing it." said Kevin. "I still can't believe you were stealing under my watchful eyes Kevin." said Zane. The two walked past Karen as they were in front of the lab. "We'll talk about this later man. We made Karen mad and she's giving us the look." said Kevin.

Karen rolled her eyes as she said,"I was so not giving you guys the look and you're not late. We're on time.". "Yeah Kevin. I've been her friend for longer and I know the look pretty well." said Zane. The multi-hair teen opened the door as the trio heard,"Took you guys long enough.". Andre stood there as Karen said,"Andre!". She hugged him as Andre said,"I guess you haven't seen me or Selena since the graduation party. Good to see you again and not being chased by a super villain.".

Zane said while ignoring the fact that Karen was hugging Andre,"Yeah. So what are you doing here man? I thought you would be at the paper with your girlfriend.". "Have you asked her out yet?" said Karen as she let go. "Not yet bro. I'm waiting for the right time. I'm basically the personal assistant to Maxwell Brock and Sharon Matthews. Those two are old friends and Sharon herself has quite the smart kid. It's still weird to see you on the football team man." said Andre.

Kevin said,"Join the club Andre.". "Yeah. It's nice being here at college. I really hope Hannah doesn't bring the A-list crap with her when she comes here with David. Those two are still together right? My brother doesn't tell me much." said Andre. "Yeah. I've tried to convince David otherwise but he's very concerned about his parent's livelihood." said Zane. "Whatever man. Hey Doctor. Matthews. I would like to meet you Karen Castro, Kevin Wallace, and Zane Alvarez." said Andre.

Zane soon saw a beautiful woman walking toward them. She has long dark blue hair and green eyes with a slight tan to her. She's wearing a white lab coat with a gray undershirt, green semi-leggings pants, and flat white shoes with pink stripes. She has a blue headband at the back of her head and around her neck, she's wearing a silver necklace with a flower pendant. She also has red triangular earrings.

Sharon said,"It's nice to meet you two. Andre has told us great things about both of you.". "Don't even try it bro. She's in love with Doctor. Brock." whispered Andre to Kevin. "I wasn't planning on it Andre." said Kevin. Karen rolled her eyes at the conversation with Zane smiling. Nearby, Maxwell was working on a experiment as he heard,"Max! Come out here and meet the new interns!". "Coming Sharon!" said Maxwell as he left his office. The man stood there as Zane thought,"He seems off.".

Kane said,"I guess he must be tired or something.". Zane shrugged as Sharon said,"I'm sure you know Doctor. Maxwell Brock by now. He's one of the main people behind the power hampering cuffs that most of our town's many super villains wear.". "Yeah. I sure know about them." said Karen. "I won't have you two working overboard on your first day. Andre will show you around the lab while I have a word with Zane about something." said Sharon.

Karen looked at Zane who held up his arms in defense. "It's nothing important. I just need to ask him to deliver a message to Natasha for me." said Sharon. The trio of Andre, Karen, and Kevin left as the woman said,"So do you mind asking your mother if she could pick up Dennis some day? I know that he and Atem are friends so....". "It's fine Doctor. M. She won't mind at all. So got any crazy experiments going on?" said Zane. "Not today." said Max as he looked at Kevin and Andre talking.

Later that night and outside of Derrick's Apartment, the billionaire was in his limo. "Is it clear?" said Derrick. The body guard nodded as he began helping Derrick out. "Price!" echoed Craig's voice. The bodyguard pushed Derrick back in as the billionaire said,"Go now!". The driver drove off as Craig flew about the limo. "You're not leaving my sights again!" said Craig. Zane ,in Frost Form, nodded as he thought,"He took the bait. Hook, line, and sinker.". The bug ,while invisible, soon followed them.

However, the teen was being followed by an attack helicopter driven by Cryonic. "Target has been sited at last known location. Men, it's time for us to get the prize." said Cryonic to his partners. The three of them were wearing the same black suit with goggles. Back with Craig, his gauntlets soon sprouted claws that were on fire. "You're mine!" said Craig. "That will not happen today or every robot boy." said Zane.

The cybernetic villain soon turned around to see Zane ,in Frost From, about to kick him being that he evade the attack. "You're not escaping me this time." said Zane. He breathed out frost being that it soon turned into a rope that was tied around Craig's right leg. "Let me go you overgrown windshield bug!" said Craig. The man tried to shake Zane off but Zane stayed on. "You really need to work on your comebacks. They're not winning awards here but I have no reason to talk." said Zane.

The two traveled across the city with the helicopter following them. "This may be the strangest job in our lives boys. We're now working with the freakshow. I'm not sure why he's after that mechanical chicken but it's keeping the kid distracted. Target locked." said Cryonic. He pressed a button on the joystick with one of the guns fired out a bullet. Crisis Judgement went off as Zane turned. "Who could it be now?" said Zane.

He soon saw that he was about to be captured by a net as he let go. The bug was soon caught by it as Craig smiled. "I got rid of the pest for now." said Craig. He flew off as Zane tried to break out. "You can't phase through it so try freezing it." said Athena. "And please do it before you become street pizza." said Cole. Zane soon froze the net, which broke it upon hitting a helipad. Zane shook his head as he said,"Okay. I think this night just went from bad to worse.".

Cryonic said,"Okay. Atlas and Elegant. You boys are up.". The two from earlier soon jumped out of the helicopter as Zane looked at the two. "Okay. You two are normal." said Zane. Elegant ,aka the smaller one, jumped toward Zane who was prepared to dodge it. The man went right through Zane as the bug was soon grabbed by Atlas. "Your grip rivals bears you know!" said Zane. Elegant soon made an extendable pipe appear as he rushed toward them.

Zane breathed cold air right into Atlas's face as the man shivered. Zane phased out of his grip and he threw a ball of ice toward Elegant. His pipe soon ignited as he swiped away the ice. "Okay. You two are better than the average street punk." said Zane. He soon fired several balls of ice at Elegant who either dodged them or swiped them away. He soon kicked Zane into the air as Crisis Judgement went off. He soon fire out a massive blizzard being that Atlas was soon frozen.

However, this lasted for a few seconds being that the man broke out of it. "Well, I guess this cold never really bothered you huh?" said Zane. Atlas soon swiped at Zane, which caused the teen to jump back. Elegant walked toward Zane with him swinging the pipe around him generating heat. The teen walked back from the two as Cryonic aimed a turret at him. Zane soon phased through an energy beam with Cryonic's voice saying,"Nothing personal kid but work is work after all.".

Zane said,"Okay then. Who the heck are you guys? I'm guessing you're not the rejected ninjas from a secret group of assassins.". While Zane was being kept busy, Derrick was trying to relax in his limo."I think we...." said the driver. The roof of the car soon started to open up with Craig trying to break in. "Never say that again or you're fired." said Derrick. Back with Zane, he was currently dodging his enemies's attacks being that Elegant was trying to hit with his pipe.

Sivarth said,"Switch forms already! Frost Form ain't cutting it!". "You're right about that. He isn't cutting it but Frost Prime can!" said Cole. "Are you serious? You're using a prime form on these guys?" said Kane. "Their suits can take a high amount of damage, either through physical force or elemental. Zane's Frost Prime can handle the job." said Athena. Kane rolled his eyes at her response with Zane saying to them,"I got it you two! Just fighting!".

While Zane's A.I.s bickered with each other much to the annoyance of the others, the Tremendous began watching Zane's body glow bright purple. "Frost Prime!" said Zane. Zane was now twelve feet tall. His body is now a metal like exoskeleton. He still has four wings being that they were now colored like the Aurora Borealis. The inside of the wings were living and organic plasma like energy with them currently out in the open. 

If Zane wasn't flying, Zane would have them cover his body and making him look like an assassin or ninja. His third eye moved toward his forehead with it staying close. His face is now covered by a gray metal plate with the metal plates glass lenses exposing his now snow white ,with crimson red pupils, eyes. His mouth is a crimson red grill plate with frost coming out of it. His mask didn't show his cheeks but he lost his rosy red cheeks.

The inside of Zane's mouth is organic plasma like energy but it looked like his naturally snow white teeth. His body was still creating frost with it still primarily focused on his forearms and shins. Zane's body now has bursts of fire coming off it as well. His body ,mainly his abdomen, chest, face, and neck, is still a black color with his ankles, armpits, arms, legs, and shoulders now being crimson red. He has five pointed fingers ,missing his thumbs with one finger working as his thumb, and toes.

They are now scarlet red with fire and frost coming off them. His body markings were gone and his right arm is now a cannon. Thomas's eyes widened at this new form since he heard about the Prime Forms but didn't expect it to ever see one being used against him. "You guys are so going down so don't be too salty about losing me." said Zane in a more gravelly and deeper voice as Elegant rushed toward him.

Zane ducked under his kick and he released a massive stream of ice right at the man using his cannon arm. The man was covered in a massive ice block. Instead of feeling cold, Elegant felt hot. Zane threw the block toward Atlas and it didn't break upon contact. "Sorry you guys but I have to go save the millionaire from his pissed off killer which happens more than you think. See you guys later." said Zane. 

The hero flew off as Atlas grabbed Zane with a single leap. The two were falling toward the ground as Zane said,"You're stronger than a normal human big guys but your strength means nothing in the air and also I can do this.". Zane phased through Atlas as the man roared out in pain. "Oh yeah. I forget that I can burn things when I go through them. My bad big guy." said Zane. Zane made an ice construct of an cage and he fused it to a the wall using his breath. 

Atlas tried to break out of it but Zane stopped him. "Here's some advice big guy. You really don't want to become street pizza. I mean if you want to, I'm not going to stop you but you just try to live instead of trying to kill me. How about you just stay here like a good guy or else, you'll die plain and simple." said Zane as he flew off. "You do know that you're making the Tremendous look bad right bug?" said Cryonic's voice as he watched his men fail at trying to defeat Zane.

Craig finished ripping the roof off the limo as he said,"Say that I was right or else!". Derrick dodged his punches with him saying,"Never!". The man soon noticed one of the doors being ripped off as Zane floated in. "Wow. I have to say that riding around town in a limo is pretty nice. So is the sunroof new Derrick or what?". Zane slammed into Craig with him leaving behind a cold and hot feeling. "Why are you defending him? He's an evil man!" said Craig.

Zane said,"He may be part of the one percent but you're the guy trying to kill him so I pick his side for right now!". Zane flew after Craig with Cryonic firing at him. "Okay. These guys are new. I need to get rid of them both." thought Zane. Craig was about to fire an energy blast at the limo with Zane swooping in, stopping it. "Lets go! Time to fly!" said Zane. The man tried to shake him as Derrick said,"Pull into that parking garage!".

The driver pulled in as Craig screamed. "You will die!" yelled Craig. He flew after Zane who went invisible. "I know you're here!" said Craig. Zane soon flew up a building as he had both Craig and the pilot's attention. "Time to take out both pains in the sky with a single move." said Zane. He soon made an ice copy of himself being that Craig destroyed it. "Yes!" said Craig. The man was soon shocked to see that he was being dragged over to the rotor of the helicopter by something.

Zane reappeared as he said,"Surprise robot boy!". Zane used the rotor to slice one of Craig's wings as Cryonic was forced to park somewhere. "You idiot! You ruined my wing!" said Craig. "But you're still flying. It's sad to see me break your new toy but you tried to kill someone. Karma is a bitch isn't it?" said Zane. He slammed his right cannon into the back of Craig's suit and he fired a huge blast of fire, causing an explosion.

Craig was flying toward the ground and he was soon captured in a ice themed cocoon by Zane. Zane heard police sirens as he said,"Once the cops captured you robot boy, tell them about the little ninja and mute giant on the top of the building at 6th for me. You're a true pal." said Zane as he flew off. He soon found the helicopter and the bug found that it was empty. "Well, I got a 75%. This has been a weird day that's for sure." said Zane as he flew off.

Later, Zane was invisible and in front of his house. He looked through his bedroom window to see his mother waiting for him on her bed. "This day is going from slightly okay to meh." said Zane. He flew to the front of his house as he soon turned back to his normal self. He soon opened the front door and he soon tried to sneak in. However, he was soon caught by his mother. "Mom! You're up and he is not in the lab." said Zane. "Sit down Zane. We need to talk." said Natasha.

The two were in the dining room as Natasha said,"Zane. You're a good kid and you're growing up to be a great man that will make both me and your father proud. However, you're still my responsibility until the end of high school. You can't be out all night and work all day. You may be a superhero but you're still a teen. You need to see life as a normal human teen. I'm going to ask you to calm down a little and enjoy life.". 'That sounds fair mom. Got anything to eat? I'm starving." said Zane.

Natasha said,"You're in luck. Your friend Heidi brought over a chocolate cake for you. She says that Kane did a good job today. I guess Kane's really good at copying you.". "Well, we've been together since I was born so I think he's the best at knowing me. I think even more than Danny does which says a lot." said Zane. Natasha placed a chocolate cake in front of her son and she said,"Zane. It's taking a while for your Galaxy Phones to be fixed.".

Zane looked up at her as he said,"Okay. I'll deal with the loud noises. Take your time mom. You just told me to slow down and I think you need to slow down too.". "Whatever Zane. Just get some sleep okay son?" said Natasha. She kissed his forehead as she headed upstairs. "Zane. Are you going to take her words to heart?" said Sivarth. "Yeah. I don't want her to worry about me. I may be Legion Zero but I'm also Zane Vincent Alvarez." said Zane.

Sivarth nodded as Cole said,"Zane. You have four messages waiting for you. I didn't want to bother you during your fight with that weird trio and robot boy.". "So what is it?" said Zane as he took a bite of the cake. "Taylor is looking forward to her tour with you, Rain is finished with her drama and coming to school very soon, Dawn is coming to Earth so she can see you and be with you as friends by the way player, and Zoey is coming to live with you Zane." said Athena.

Zane stopped eating as he said,"Okay. Say that again but slowly.". Kane began laughing at Zane who said,"God! I find this so dam funny!". "Zane. I feel bad for you at least a bit." said Sivarth. Zane rolled his eyes at those two as he sighed. Zane finished off the cake as Cole said,"So are you going to be alright Zane?". "I'll be fine. I guess the Omniverse is giving me this much stuff to deal with to slow me down." said Zane. He soon walked upstairs mainly to get some sleep because he'll need it.

Next time,
Dawn and Zoey returns to see Zane. Will Zane survive all of the romantic encounters in his life and the jealous that comes from it? What is Lilith and Countess Chimera planning? Why is the Odium Society creating super villains for Zane to fight? Who is Taurus really working for? Will the dance happen this century? This and more next time on Zero!

Tremendous. (Name/Codename. Purpose on the Team. Abilities).
Cedric Owens aka Atlas. The Muscle. Enhanced Strength and tolerance to pain.
Rudy Swanson aka Elegant. Contortionist. Enhanced Flexibility, Expert in Karate, and fancy footwork.
Thomas Wright aka Cryonic. Leader. Expert in Everything that he needs to succeed.

Friday, February 16, 2018

Zero Episode 86 Zero's Worst Enemy


A/N: Yeah. This is a series of episodes with an overarching enemy. We'll see what Countess Chimera is planning with her creatures along with Barbarian and Blanche, what Derrick, Engineer/Doctor Bot, and Taurus are doing with Harvey and Roger, and Zane's love life. The latter may sound the saddest but Zane's the main character. We'll also slowly see some more relationships ,not involving Zane in a romantic way, building up. I also say this now.

Zane is on the football team but there won't be chapters truly dedicated to it. There will be sections dedicated to it but here's the thing, I'm not an expert on football. I know the basics but that's about it and at the end of this, it will feature a dance on a boat. Yeah, lets think about it. The school is filled with rich kids so a dance on a boat wouldn't be out of left field here plus I wanted to make this dance unique. Lets begin already with a normal night in Cypress Park.

Narrator P.O.V.
Underneath the abandoned shoe store, the Odium Society was currently making another super villain in the lab which was rebuilt fast. "Mr. Hogan, I should inform you that this experiment will make you able to do a lot but you'll lose something in return." said Donald. Harvey Hogan ,or Double H to his few amount of friends, was currently held in place by a glass bottle like tub and iron grips around his arms and legs with two pipes coming out of the sides of the bottle.

The pipe ,to the left, went up to a tub filled with strange green liquid and the pipe ,to the right, went to a tub filled with strange gold colored liquid. "I don't care. I'll be able to kill the punk right?" said Harvey. Donald was behind the glass panel alongside Derrick, Countess Chimera, and Taurus. "Yes but using Cosmic Phenomenon is so uncommon, I believe that Chemical PX is better for making villains than whatever you have Chimera." said Donald.

Taurus said,"Can it nerd. My boy can handle being a monster unlike Roger. You'll be able to crush Zero like the bug he really is if you go through it got it?".  "Sure! Lets go!" said Harvey. "This will work right? I rather not have a mistake like Downpour. He'll be useful for your master plan right Chimera?" said Derrick. "Correct and he won't be bothering you or your company in the normal fashion. Barbarian is good at making people listen." said EC.

Donald pressed a button on his monitor as both tubs were soon open. The liquid fused together and around the punk, he screamed out in pain and began to change right in front of the men. "This will work I promise." said Donald. "So why does he look like that?" said Taurus. "It's simple. Unlike with Downpour, we're giving him a mixture of Chemical PX and Galaxy Surprise. The latter is overriding the random nature of Chemical PX. This will make our dear friend an invincible foe." said Donald.

Harvey was now 8 feet tall with him wearing silicon armor completely over his body. The armor is gray. His eyes were glowing red. "What's going on in there?" said Harvey. "It's nothing important Harvey. Just get to work okay?" said Taurus as Harvey looked confused. "Keeping Zero busy while I go with my master plan Steamroller." said EC with a smile. Harvey soon broke out of the lab as the new super villain went out into the city to keep Zane busy.

The next morning, Zane ,in Eagle Form, was flying through the city. "Legion Zero paging the big and ugly guy. Your daily beat down from Cypress Park's number one hero is coming up very soon." said Zane. The teen stopped as Zane said,"Maybe it was just a rumor floating around the fanpage. It's so weird to say that though.". "Help police!" said a voice. Zane turned to see two punks ,looking like high school dropouts, stealing a car carrier. "It's show time." said Zane.

The punk ,not driving, said,"Yeah! We did it! We're going to get the stuff for sure!". The two heard a knock as Zane said,"You guys may not be the freakshow I'm looking for but hey, it beats dealing with the dramas of high school. Oh, hola.". The two turned to Zane ,still in Eagle Form, as the two said,"It's Zero!". "I'll shake this bird brain." said the driver. "He does know that you're flying right Zane?" said Sivarth.

The truck soon started to serve left to right as the passenger punk said,"See you guys later! I got a dentist appointment!". He pulled a lever as the back opened up. The passenger punk went across the ledge toward the back of the truck and the driver was about to follow suit. "Yeah. You're not leaving buddy. Lets hang out for a while pal." said Zane. He turned back to normal as his right hand turned into the candy syrup. He threw it on the driver's hand keeping him to the wheel.

Zane said,"Now. How about you stop the truck so we can have some tea?". The passenger punk soon stomped on the brake line as the driver punk said,"I can't stop it! I swear on my grandma's name!". "I can't believe you pulled out the grandma card on me bro. Now, I have to trust you." said Zane. "The idiot from before destroyed the break line." said Athena. "We're going to crash!" yelled the driver. "I hope this works! Sweet Breath and Dam!" said Zane.

Zane took a deep breath being that his cheeks and stomach puff up like a balloon. He soon fired it out being that a large wave of candy syrup went in front of him. It soon turned into a massive wall which soon held the truck inside of it. The passenger punk pulled a level as one of the cars went driving off and he got into another one. "Perfect. I got you caught. Now I have to..." said Zane. He was gone in a flash as behind the truck, a nerd looking guy and beauty were walking nearby each other.

The nerd guy had short dirty blond hair and brown eyes. He's wearing a white/gray dress shirt with a dark green tie, black jeans with a brown belt, and gray dress shoes. The beauty had a beautiful body with her wearing a light brown tank top revealing her midriff, a red knee length skirt, and matching red 1 inch high heels. The two soon heard the car ,not driven by the punk, coming toward them at an alarming speed. The two were soon grabbed by an unknown force aka Zane as the car crashed.

Zane looked at the two hanging there ,thanks to a quick candy syrup web, as Zane said,"Dude. If you two get marry, throw me a shout out! Have fun you crazy kids.". The two looked away from each other as the passenger punk saw Zane heading toward him while running on air. "Is he running on air?! Is this kid a freak?" said the punk. Zane landed on the roof of the car as the punk said,"I'll just shake him!". The car moved back and forth as Zane said,"Man. Deja freaking vu.".

Zane soon turned into Liger Form and he said,"Time to stop the moving vehicle with my strength alone brother!". Zane jumped in front of the car and he soon stopped the car by breaking the engine. He did cause a minor traffic jam as Zane soon grabbed the punk out of the car. He soon grabbed a nearby light pose and tied it around him. "You need to stay there and don't cause me or anyone else trouble brother!". He began jumped toward the school.

Back in his street clothes, Zane was walking through the walls as he thought,"Man. I forgot how much Liger Form says the word brother. It's really annoying but his strength isn't nothing to scoff at.". He soon appeared in the hallway and no one noticed this. "Hey Zit for brains!" said Brad's voice. Zane turned to see Brad in his usual Ox letterman jacket looking at Zane like he just commit murder. After a brief stare down, Brad grunted out,"Listen. You're one of us so don't make us look bad. Got it?".

Zane said,"But Bradley, you do that so well already. I don't think I can compete with your level since I'm a newcomer to the football scene.". Zane soon caught an identical letterman jacket that fit his size and it shocked the crowd watching the two ,well known, enemies interaction. "Yeah. I'll just ignore your snark for now zit. You're still a rookie and not even close to my level!" said Brad. "So you admit that you're an idiot huh Bradley." said Zane.

Brad said while pointing at accusing finger at Zane,"Listen up! We're not on first name basis, got it 51?". "51?" said Zane. Brad face palmed in anger as he said,"Learn football, Zit! 51 is your number got it?". "Gotcha Captain." said Zane. Brad sighed loudly as he said,"Okay. That was less painful than I thought. The dance. You're on the football team now so that means you need a date. I could give you one of the cheerleaders but she'll have to ask you out.".

Cole said,"He's thinking of a evil plan Zane!". "I'm good Captain. I have a date for the dance. Do you want me to get one of the groupies for you since you don't want have a date?" said Zane. "Who? Your mommy doesn't count." said Brad. "I'll give you a hint Captain. She's attractive in both her body and mind." said Zane. Brad looked confused as he said,"51. She better be at least a 7 on the scale, you'll be getting the initiation.".

Zane said,"Okay then captain. How about another bet like we had two years ago?". "Okay 51. I'm interested." said Brad. The crowd watching them got interested because they remember the bet from two years ago or heard about it from their seniors. "Keeping up with the theme of last time. The loser has to dress like a cheerleader but not for Halloween this time, at least three games. You'll still be the captain but in a skirt. Oh and you have to do it by yourself and no help from the team." said Zane.

Brad held out his hand as he said,"You're on Alvarez! This is going to be great!". Brad soon left Zane along as Zane soon opened his looker. He soon took off his nice hooded sweatshirt, stuffed it into his locker, and put on his new jacket. He soon hurried off to class as the bell rang. "Yep. This is so weird and I'm totally asking for a color change. I really hope they don't make fun of me too much." thought Zane as he fell asleep until lunchtime. As the bell rang, Zane was out in the hall.

He had on a fusion of his new jacket and sweatshirt. It was a black letterman jacket with a hood with a dark purple snake like creature riding on a gold ox design on his collar. It also had a red checkered pattern to it. It had the initial CO with it inside of a football at the top of both of his sleeves. Under his jacket, it revealed his burnt orange t-shirt with a silver fiery spiral, blue jeans, and his tennis shoes. It also showed both his talisman and watch.

He walked toward the stairs at a hurried pace with his hands in his coat pocket. "I may hate this jacket but it's nice having these pockets. I guess there is some good to this." thought Zane. 'Zaney!" said a voice as he was snatched by Kristen aka his date. The instant contact of her soft feminine hands made him shiver in pleasure before he could go meet up with his friends. "If his villains find out that he can be defeated by a woman, they'll exploit the hell out of it." said Sivarth.

At the outdoor cafeteria, Danny sat with Gwen, Karen, Kevin, and Rachel with Danny said,"So where is he? I told him to meet us for lunch.". "He's mostly likely busy." said Gwen sipping her soda. "So do you think he has a date?" said Karen. "Maybe. I mean Roxy seemed really determined to get him as her date or maybe a dance will. I hope the latter." said Rachel. "Yeah. Me and Danny are fine but what about you Rachel? Gwen asked Danny." said Kevin.

Danny said,"And Sophie asked you.". Kevin nodded as Rachel said,"I don't feel like asking any of the guys here out and I'm planning on just dancing with some guys.". "It may because her date is in prison and he also graduated." said Karen. Rachel was silent as Danny said,"Are you still seeing that pyro Rae? I mean he tried to kill you and Kristen before.". Karen was the only one of the group who didn't know about Zane being Legion Zero.

Rachel said,"Bedrock did try and kill us as well and we're friends with him now.". "That's because his daughter is friends with Zane's little brother." said Gwen. "He did help out during the Daemon issue from before but I guess he still has time to serve for his crimes." said Kevin. "Yeah. I was hoping that he may get parole around the dance." said Rachel. "Well, things happen for a reason." said Karen. "I know but I don't have to like it." said Rachel. Danny sighed as he looked for Zane.

Back with Zane. He looked at Kristen. "Hey. What's up? I already have lunch plans with the gang and well, Danny gets awful jealous if I'm late." said Zane. He had to look down at her because she's much shorter than him. "I have to thank you for the tutor session Zaney. School isn't that hard when you have the best teacher." said Kristen. She smiled very sweetly at him as Zane thought,"Oh yeah. I'm tutoring students now. I guess I forgot about that.".

Since he came back, he's been tutoring students for a couple of bucks an hour. It was to help his family out and also to have some spending cash. "See Kris. You can do anything that you set your mind to. I pushed you in the right direction." said Zane. Kristen wrapped her arm around his right arm while they walked. "Don't sell yourself there Zaney." said Kristen. She unconsciously squeezed Zane's muscles.

Kristen thought,"Wow. It's solid. It's like its flesh and metal. I don't think he's even flexing.". She was stunned except for her soft hand that had a mind of its own. It went up his bicep to his shoulder and it was defined and solid like his arm. She's well onto his chest ,which she suspected is build just like the rest of him, until she was stopped by a shudder from Zane. "So Kris, what are you doing?" said Zane as his face was bright red.

Kristen soon went back to see Zane biting down on his bottom lip, watching her with confusion and excitement. "I really can't believe that I just felt him in the hallway! He must think I'm a freaking sex maniac!" thought Kristen. Blood rushed to her face as she realized what she just did. Zane ,on his end, turn to stone being that he remembered her feeling him up. "I'm loving you football! Thank you sports!" thought Zane. Her left hand was firmly on his right elbow.

The two heard,"ALVAREZ! WHAT THE HELL IS YOUR DAM PROBLEM?". The two teens soon jumped back from each other and looked at the enraged Brad. "Captain. We were just...." said Zane as he stuttered. He was shocked about the previous events being that Crisis Judgement went off. He was soon pushed against a locket by the teen. "Wow. Girls really are your weakness! I mean I guess you were really distracted." said Cole.

Behind him, Allen, Bryan, and David with the former not crossing his arms agreeing with Brad and Allen looked confused. "Alvarez. You really are a pain to everyone around you aren't you?" hissed Brad, as Zane noticed that his eyes had a strong flame in them. "Okay. Is Volcanis taking over Brad too? And I can't believe that Astral Clairvoyance didn't work." thought Zane. "Your emotions are your biggest weakness Zane." said Kane.

Kristen said,"Let him go, Brad! You're overreacting.". She tried to remove Brad's right arm from Zane's neck only to be held back by Allen. "Don't Ms. Oritz. This is between Captain and 51. He did make a mistake if not something minor in the grand scheme of things." said Allen. "He's right! You really think you would get away with this, didn't you?! Hi! My name is Zane Vincent Alvarez and I can do anything he wants since he's on the team!" said Brad as he reared his fist back.

Zane thought,"Huh. I guess he knows my middle name. Who knew?". "You messed with the jacket dumbass!" said Brad. "Huh?" said Zane. He was soon punched in the solar plexus with him looking at his teammates. "You can't be serious?! This is why you attacked me?!" said Zane with him coughing for a bit. "Is he serious?" said Allen. David nodded as he said,"The guy takes the jacket seriously and word of advice guys, don't get ketchup on it.". "Will do mate." said Allen.

Kristen helped Zane up as Bryan said,"You tell him Brad!". "I'm guessing jungle legs is still mad at you for making him look more foolish." said Sivarth. Zane rolled his eyes as he slowly stood back up. "I just didn't like the colors but I promise to wear it whenever I can." said Zane. Brad rubbed his chin as he thought about it. "You may have a point there zit but you're nothing to me. Don't make a move like that again." said Brad.

He walked away with Bryan. "Sorry about that. Brad likes the jacket a lot but he may change the color of it. It looks nice." said David. He joined his friends as Kristen said,"So why didn't you fight back Zane?". "It isn't worth the time or effort pissing off the captain. Zane can also take a punch I'm guessing." said Allen. "He has a point Kris. Could you guys carry me to a table? I'm hungry." said Zane as the two shrugged.

Later, Allen said,"I can see why he's called the black hole.". Zane was sitting with Allen and Kristen as the two watched him devoured several plates of food. "Yeah. I'm still confused on how he isn't like large with fat though." said Kristen. "I got a really good metabolism Kris. I still can't believe how mad Brad go. I've never seen him that mad even when I make several jokes. It's kinda annoying to be honest." said Zane. "You're not going to quit are you Zane?" said Kristen.

Allen said,"She'll hate that the most plus I'll lose one of my good friends. However, they'll probably make some more dumb rules for you and you alone Zane.". "Ignore him Zaney." said Kristen. She soon take his hand in hers with her looking in her eyes seriously. "I really want to spend some more time with you Zaney and not when we're studying." said Kristen. Allen coughed lightly causing her to get embarrassed. "And Allen'll miss you too!" said Kristen.

Zane squeezed her hand making her look at him seeing a serious Zane. "I'm not giving up because if I do, Brad will hold this over me forever. I really don't want that plus it would also make you and Allen really sad." said Zane. "Oh, Zaney..." said Kristen. Allen chuckled as the bell soon signaled the end of the lunch break as the trio sat up. "Good luck with your friends Zane." said Allen. "Yeah. I'll get the death glare from them until I say sorry several times over." said Zane.

As Zane waved bye to his friends, his phone buzzed. He looked down to see that there was a super powered causing mayhem. "Son of a...." said Zane. He broke out into a sprint, while ignoring the curious glances sent his way. "It's the beast creature from the fanpage." thought Zane as he turned into the bathroom. He went into a stall and turning into Legion Zero. "I better take care of this guy quick or else I'll be kicked by Brad too!" thought Zane as he flew off.

Harvey was walking in the street with his stomps creating minor earthquakes and he's a walking and talking traffic jam. He soon stood in front of a building and he said,"Perfect. This will get the brat's dam attention for sure.". He stood outside of the Cypress Chronicles building which was basically the news outlet in the city. The security guard stood up and he said,"Sir. You'll need a pass if you need to see the....".

Harvey glared at the man with him saying,"Make an exception got it.". Harvey soon entered the elevator and he said to a man,"Hey buddy. Could you press 21 for me? My fingers don't exact work with buttons this small.". "To be honest with you, I'm heading up there now." said the man. "Well, it's a good thing you are or else." said Harvey. He soon chuckled lightly at that joke of his. "Your name ain't Turner is it?" said Harvey.

Upstairs, Selena Turner placed two cups of coffee on a desk as she said,"This coffee beats paying for city coffee Andre.". Andre Stevens nodded. Andre didn't change much being that he now wore a dark brown shirt with a black motorcycle like jacket, blue jeans, and red sneakers. Selena still had her red hair in a ponytail with her bangs making her green eyes shine. She's wearing a baby blue halter top with it exposing her midriff, light brown pants, and gray flats.

Andre said,"Yeah. I'm shocked that Zane actually joined the football team and your mom making you the main source for anything Zero or superpowered here in town.". "To be honest, Zane is the real head of our group." said Selena. Andre soon sipped his coffee as the elevator door broke open and Harvey stood there. He destroyed the place causing the news reporter to run off in terror as Harvey yelled,"Bring me Turner!".

Andre said,"What does that man want with you Selena?". "I'll ask him when he's not tearing up my mom's place!" said Selena. The two soon hid under Selena's desk and Harvey said,"I'm not an idiot because someone named Turner takes all of Zero's pictures!". Outside, Zane was flying toward the building and he said,"Please stay safe you guys. I'm on my way.". Zane ,not in costume, soon phased through the building and into the janitor's closet, he was shocked to see Harvey with Selena's mom.

Betty Turner had short brown hair ,being that her daughter gets her hair from her father, and green eyes like her daughter. She's dressed in a more professional outfit. She's wearing a black tank top like dress, a white long knitted cardigan, black leggings, and brown 2 inch boots. She's the editor/owner of the Cypress Chronicles with her being very good about getting the fact but she did have her temper which was infamous in the news world.

Betty said,"Listen ugly! If you don't write me a check right now, I'll.......". She was soon grabbed by Harvey with her saying,"So who did you say you were looking for again?". "I'm looking for someone named Selena Turner. She writes about Legion Zero and I'm looking for him so I can squash him like a bug." said Harvey. Betty soon saw Zane as she thought,"That's Zane. What's he doing here? I'm sure that he's here to surprise my daughter and her friend.".

Zane soon stepped out of the closet as he yelled,"Hey ugly! I'm over here!". Harvey soon turned to see Zane soon standing there with all eyes on him. "You're Selena? Your mom must have hated you because you're obvious a boy." said Harvey. He soon dropped Betty with her thinking,"What the hell is that kid doing?! He'll get himself killed!". "I don't know what he's doing here but he's a dam idiot. I better...." said Andre.

He was soon held back by a scared Selena who thought,"Zane. Please stay safe.". She glanced at him worried with her holding back Andre. "Okay then, boy. I'm not stupid." said Harvey. "I never thought you were Mister...." said Zane. "The name's Steamroller and I'm Zero's worst enemy. You're the one who has information on him so you're telling me where he is got it!" said Harvey as he slammed his right fist into a nearby desk. It was soon split in half.

Zane thought,"Okay. I need to get him away from all of these people and then get lectured for doing something like this.". He looked around and he spotted the emergency stairs. "I got it. Hey. You just missed Legion Zero. I saw him down here or and I lied to you dumbass." said Zane. He soon went toward the stairs and Harvey said,"Get back here punk! I'll kill you!". He stomped after Zane with the ground shaking behind him. "Your weight will be used against you big guy." thought Zane.

He soon turned his left leg into a long line with Harvey soon tripping over it. He was sent flying down several flights off the stairs. Zane's leg went back to normal size as he heard,"All of you pipe down! One of you numbskulls get the police on the police now!". "Wow. She really does bark like a dog." thought Zane. He heard her teeth grinding back and forth and he had a strong feeling that was because of him. "Better make sure he doesn't come back." thought Zane as he ran after Harvey.

Andre said,"That bastard! He's going to kill Zane!". Selena ,who was his target to begin with, tried to calm him down. "Calm down Andre. Zane's way too smart to get caught by that monster." said Selena. "Don't make me look like an idiot." thought Selena. Back at the staircase, Zane currently saw Harvey falling with him screaming,"I'll get you kid! I'll make you and Zero pay for making me look stupid when I'm not!".

Zane thought,"He really does makes things easy for me. I think that's Harvey. I mean both him and Roger got powers. I have to guess that the Odium Society is doing something. It's a sound guess right? Who cares?". Crisis Judgement went off as Harvey jumped right behind Zane. "I honestly didn't see that coming." said Zane as he dived out of the way before Harvey's weight soon broke the concrete steps below him. Chunks and debris flew all over the place as Zane said,"Ow...".

He shook off the pain with him looking down to see the crater that he left behind. "Yeah. I don't think he's the same guy as before. He's stronger but slower. I better get into costume so I can fight this guy without causing trouble." thought Zane. However, Harvey saw him as he was about to escape. "Dam it to hell! I just freaking missed him! Wait a second! I'm going to need him to get Zero's attention!" said Harvey. He looked up to see Zane running with him yelling,"Get back here!".

Harvey punched through several walls making the ground shake as the flooring under Zane crumbled under him. Zane was going to use his powers but he didn't want Harvey knowing that he and Zero were the same person. He soon jumped on Harvey's back as he said,"This is going to hurt!". Zane soon closed his eyes as he braced for impact. Gravity and physics soon took effect on them with Harvey hitting the ground hard. Zane got off the man with the villain staggering back.

Zane thought,"Okay. He is more durable and stronger than Roger but he isn't able to attack from a distance.". Zane soon grabbed a fire extinguisher with him aiming it at Harvey. "Don't you even dare punk!" said Harvey. He soon glared at Zane before being blasted by white extinguisher fluid soon blinding him. "You're dead meat kid! Dead!" yelled Harvey. He boomed through the staircase as he rushed through the misty powder.

Zane soon dodged Harvey's tackle by rolling under him. His tackle soon charged through the wall as Zane soon slammed the fire extinguisher into Harvey. It broke being that Harvey soon fell toward the ground. It made a large impact in the concrete with Zane looking down. "Wow! That had to hurt for sure." said Zane. He soon rushed down there with him seeing that traffic was stopped and soon very much covered by police officer and reporters.

Inside of the crater, Zane was soon grabbed by Harvey. "I don't know how you got down here with me but you'll pay for making me stupid." said Harvey. He was held by one hand so they were face to face. "Two words. Bad Breath." said Zane. Harvey squeezed down on Zane's ribs much to the horror of the spectators. The teen didn't feel this though. Zane saw Scott with a megaphone and Scott soon said,"Put the boy right down now Steamroller or else! We'll talk about this!". 

Harvey said,"We'll talk alright! Once he tells me what he knows about Zero!". Zane soon smirked as he soon poked his right fingers ,the middle and ring finger, into Harvey's eyes. "Dam you! I'll kill you for this!" yelled Harvey. Zane was let go as he ran out of the crater where Scott helped him up. "I was trying to help my friend and well, you and Karen will yell at me later." said Zane. "Fine. Get him out of here." said Scott. Zane nodded as he ran off.

Back in the crater, Harvey yelled,"Dam you kid! I'll crush you and Legion Zero into that paste stuff that I didn't eat!". He rubbed his eyes with Scott saying,"Okay Steamroller! You're surrounded! Put your hands behind your head and stay in your crater!". Tony shrugged at his commander as Harvey slowly looked at him with his red eyes. "I'm not going back to the slammer until I turn those two into dam paste!" yelled Harvey.

He clasped his hands together and he slammed them into the ground. The ground shook causing the police officers to fall onto the ground. Harvey soon jumped out of the crater with him landing on top of a squad car causing a massive explosion of dust. Scott soon dropped his megaphone and pulled out his pistol "Fire!" yelled Scott. He along with several officers fired their guns at the monsters. The bullets harmlessly bounced off his body as Harvey said,"My turn.".

He soon grabbed another police car and he threw it toward the line of officers. A few of them moved out of the way but Scott soon tripped with him watching the car heading towards him. However, the car didn't hit him. It was held several vines with Scott hearing,"Sorry about that really close shave captain. I'll handle fido over there.". Zane ,in Vine Form, swung toward Harvey with him flying right toward Harvey.

Harvey tried to swipe Zane but he dodged the attack. "Come and get me fido." said Zane. Zane soon swung off as Harvey roared and went after him. The officers watched as Harvey yelled,"Get back you dam freak! I need to squash you and that brat for making me look stupid!". The beast was causing cars around him to fly to the sides or be destroyed. "But Harvey, you make it so easy for me and this other guy! Are you cheating on me?" said Zane.

Harvey soon destroyed a fire hydrant with him covering in water. He soon threw the hydrant at Zane who caught it using his left hand. "Yep. You're stronger alright. I need to get you away from the people so where could I go?" said Zane. Harvey soon stepped out of the water and he jumped right at Zane who jumped up. He soon slammed down on the ground with him elbowing a car right into a light post.

Zane turned into Phoenix Form and he said,"Come after me hippo boy!". Harvey roared and he soon ran after Zane. Zane flew around the corner and he thought to himself,"So where the hell am I going to find a desolate place in Cypress Park? It's less than New York but still, it isn't anything to scoff at that's for sure.". A truck driver was distracted by seeing Zane flying by and Harvey soon was in the path of the truck. The driver slammed into Harvey causing the semi-truck to break down.

Harvey ripped around the hood and he yelled,"Get out of my way truck! You made me lose the dam idiot!". He soon destroyed the rest of the vehicle using the engine of the car and the driver soon ran away in fear. Zane floated nearby and he coughed out,"Hey Einstein. I'm over here". "Dam you to hell!" yelled Harvey. He soon threw the engine toward Zane with the engine going right through his body and it went flying toward a building.

It soon caused some rubble to fly above a mother and her daughter. "No!" said Zane. Zane soon held the rubble in the air as he said,"Move now!". The two ran away as Zane soon flew off with Harvey on his tail. The man soon slammed into a wall with it breaking apart. Zane looked for Harvey but his leg was grabbed hard by Harvey. "Paste making time!" said Harvey. Zane was soon slammed right into the ground hard. Zane was held upside down with Harvey smiled.   

Harvey went around in a circle with him soon throwing Zane right into the glass doors of a sports equipment store. He soon landed into a rack of footballs. Zane looked up and he said,"Okay. This is ironic now.". He turned back into his normal costume and Harvey soon jumped into the building. "I'll suggest running." said Zane. Harvey walked toward Zane with the employees and customers fleeing in terror.

Zane turned to see the most overgrown furball he's ever seen and he looked around. He smiled and he put on a purple nether baseball helmet. He soon made Oathbreaker appear in his hand and he said with a smile,"Time for a grand slam!". He soon slammed the hammer right into Harvey with the beast being knocked back. Zane soon kicked over a rack of bowling balls and he said,"Time for you to trip over your big feet!". 

However, Harvey walked through it. "Note to self. Don't take things you seen on TV as truth." said Zane as he soon dodged Harvey's kick. "Lets see if you like being crushed under my foot like those balls." said Harvey. "Hold on a second Harvey! I need to tell you something and it's really important to you and I!" said Zane. "What? Going to beg?" said Harvey. "Nope. It's that you really need a good old Zenith Sphere made with Green Nether!" said Zane.

He rushed toward Harvey with him soon slamming a green sphere into Harvey's chest and the man went into a wall of weights from the impact. The assortment of weights fell on top of him with Zane smirking. Zane disappeared as Harvey broke out of his prison. "Where the hell did you go? You dam freak!" yelled Harvey. He looked for Zane but he was was panting. He spotted a fridge and he held it over him with him crushing it over himself.

He was covered in water as Zane ,while invisible, saw his face looked like most people when they overwork themselves. "Okay. I guess he needs a victory drink but he hasn't won anything at all. I mean he grabbed me earlier but he isn't truly invincible like he thinks he is." thought Zane. The teen soon reappeared  and he said,"Hey ugly! Break times over!". Harvey ran right toward him and he soon jumped at Zane but Zane evaded the attack and the wall wasn't so lucky.     

Zane watched Harvey slammed into a wall and he said,"Two slow ugly!". Harvey soon tried to grab them only to be stopped by a giant rubber fist. He looked to see Zane ,in Rubber Form, with him slowly smirking. "Not funny." said Harvey. "Oh. It is because you're falling for the old fake Zero joke Harvey." said Zane. He soon disappeared with Harvey being slammed into the ground by a giant steel gray Nether Anvil.

It slammed on him with Zane standing on the top of it. "Man. You really are stupid." said Zane. He soon ran toward a manhole. Harvey crawled out of the crater with Zane saying,"Hey! Come and get me Fido! Lets play tag!" said Zane. He soon phased into the ground with Harvey following suit. "I ain't scared like you!" said Harvey. He soon opened the manhole and he soon found himself under the city.

Harvey looked for Zane and he soon heard,"So it's pretty hot down here. Time to run.". Harvey soon saw Zane ,in Ninja Form, hanging upside down. He soon ran off with Harvey soon going after him. Zane was about to be hit by Harvey's tackle but he soon hit a gas sphere and then one of the pipes. Hot steam filled the tunnel with Zane taunted him to come after him. "You may be an strong physical force but I'm guessing you can't take the heat can you?" said Zane.

Harvey soon smashed apart several pipes with Zane dodging each hit. However, several plumes of smoke came into the city street. "I'm sure that those scales are stuck on you like gum underneath a desk." said Zane. "Screw you punk. I'm not Harvey but Steamroller and I never stop until you're gum underneath my foot....." said Harvey while breathing very heavily. "You still have a weakness and it comes from being a very basic villain." said Zane.     

Zane turned into Gravity Form as he said,"I'm just happy that the both of us can fit in here and right now, your cold and hot blood isn't liking all of this steam.". "I'm out of here." said Harvey as he stumbled away. "Not happening ugly." said Zane. Gravity increased around Harvey as he was soon surrounded by steam. Zane soon broke several pipes around him just to make sure and he put one of his foot over Harvey. "And you're out of here! The winner is Legion Zero!" said Zane.

Harvey said through his heavy breathing,"I'll kill you dam bastard because they promised me power if I did.". "Who did Harvey? Was it the Odium Society? Countess Chimera? Give your best buddy Zero the answers." said Zane. "Only my mommy calls me Harvey. You're not her..." said Harvey. "And he's out of here that's for sure. Could you tell mommy who did this to you?" said Zane. "One person is leading this and his name is Gold Commander." said Harvey.

Upon hearing this, Zane's eyes widened at this. Outside a tunnel, Zane ,in his costume, popped out to see Scott and the others. "You're going to need a really big crane to carry Goliath out of there." said Zane. "Will do Zero. Good work as always." said Tony. "Thanks. I'm gone." said Zane. He flew off toward the Chronicles building. Later, the elevator door soon opened to reveal Zane ,in his normal guise, and Selena said,"Zane!". She hugged him and Andre glared at Zane.

Zane said,"Sorry about that you guys. I couldn't have two of my pals hurt. Sorry for giving you the idea to run Zero stuff.". "It's fine Zane. Just don't do anything that stupid again." said Selena. "You know I can't promise that but I'll try my best." said Zane. "Your mother would have killed us and that monster if you were hurt. How did you evade him?" said Andre. "He may be really strong but he isn't very bright. He ran into several walls." said Zane.

Zane looked at Betty who said,"I'm sorry about your office Ms Turner. This is my fault. I mean you guys are easy for those idiots...". "Stop there Alvarez. You're safe and despite being a risk, Zero can brings in the viewers better than anything big in this town. Just don't get into any more trouble. In this line of work, danger comes with us." said Betty. She walked away as Zane said,"Hey Selena. Do you have anything on someone called the Gold Commander? It's for a project of mine.".

At the Cypress Ox's Locker room, the team is getting changed in the locker room talking among each other and goofing off before practice. "I can't believe Zane skipped out on the second half of school today." said Bryan with him squeezing his head through his jersey. "His ego is getting bigger and it's pissing me off." said Bryan. He was hopping up and down until he trips and falls, with his head soon going through the collar. "Smooth!" said Brad with him laughing his ass off.

Allen said,"Well, I'm sure that Zane has a good reason. He seems very devoted to his family and he may have a family emergency.". He soon tightened his laces with David thinking,"It may because of him and Kristen's thing earlier. I'm sure those two will be dating at this rate. I wish that I could date someone who isn't Hannah but my folks. Hey maybe he could..". "Hey guys look!" said Austin as he pointed to a mounted television ,that was on the wall, and it was reporting the super villain attack.

Brad said,"What? Turn it up, Legion Zero is sure to show up!". He eagerly stared at the screen with Allen saying,"So what's up with Legion Zero?". "He's our town's main protector and Brad has a total man crush on him like Bryan with chili dogs." said David. The TV soon showed Channel 8 and their head reporter Cody Glover. He's rather tall and pale but quite handsome. He has blond hair and blue eyes.

He's wearing a navy blue suit with the sleeves rolled up, a white dress shirt under his jacket, and a red tie with brown dress shoes. "Cody Glover, reporting live from the front of the Cypress Chronicles building. Earlier, mayhem ruled the streets." said Cody. He soon gestured the camera man to show several officers ,including Tony, around a crater. "As you can see, the monster that attacked the company left a massive mess in his wake." said Cody.

The camera soon showed a massive hole in the wall with Cody saying,"According to the police, the super criminal Steamroller was here looking to find and squash Legion Zero. Our first respondents did managed to get some footage. Roll it!". The image soon showed Harvey holding someone, being that the shaky camera zoomed in to show Zane. "I don't know how you got down here with me but you'll pay for making me stupid." said Harvey. "That's Alvarez!" said one of the player.

Zane said,"Two words. Bad breath.". The team watched in shock to see Zane's ribs getting clenched by the monster but he didn't show any kinda of emotion. "Hey. This isn't his execution is it right you guys?" said Allen with Brad silent. The entire team watched ,with bated breath, as Scott and Harvey exchange words. The camera footage soon Zane who punched Harvey in both eyes, with him soon escaping. "Did you guys see that?! Go Alvarez!" said Bryan,

Harvey held his face in pain as he said,"Dam you! I'll kill you for this!". At this point, Zane ,currently in costume, flew to the back of the building with the team being distracted. Zane looked out onto the field as he said,"Thank god. No one's one the field yet so I won't get yelled at it.". He soon phased through the building with him hoping to change into gear. "Hey. I wonder what's up with them. It's something perverted I'm guessing." thought Zane as he saw the team gather around a small TV.

Zane soon went to his locker named 51 and changed into his uniform. "Go Legion Zero!" said the team. Zane jumped up a bit being that he watched the first part of his fight with Harvey with Zane ,in Vine Form, swinging away. "I totally forgot about there being camera on phones. You humans make some interesting inventions." said Kane. "I told you guys that Zero will save the day! That anchor guys says that Steamroller was found beaten up in an underground tunnel." said Brad.

He turned around and saw Zane. "Alvarez!?!!!" said Brad as he jumped back. The team surrounded Zane as he said,"Um guys. I'm happy to be part of a team but there's a thing called personal space and you're so not listening to that.".  "Seriously Alvarez?! What the hell was that? Why are you even here man?" said Brad. "Yeah man. You were fighting against Steamroller and you were held by the guy! It was painful right?! You didn't show any emotions!" said Austin.

David stood in front of Zane as he said,"Leave the guy alone. He's been through a lot but I have to ask. How did you get Legion Zero to come save your ass? And where are your bruises?". "I heal fast and it was just lucky I guess. I only pissed off that ugly freak because he was after Selena and your brother was there Captain. I know him and he would have gotten himself in danger. If you guys don't make a deal out of this, it would be cool no great." said Zane.

Brad said,"Fine. You're lucky that you saved Andre. Just do whatever you can. Get dressed right now maggots.". The team went to their lockers with Zane smiling. "I guess Bradley does like you." said David. He soon left the locker room with Zane following suit. "Hold up 51." said Brad. "What's up Captain?" said Zane. "Thanks for saving my brother, defending Legion Zero, and being nice to me despite all the shit I've put you through." said Brad.

Zane smiled as he said,"You're my friend Brad despite you being a dick and also my captain. I don't plan on stopping my jokes though.". "Whatever 51. Just get out there!" said Brad as he slapped the back of Zane's jersey. "Ouch." thought Zane. Later on the field, the team was crowded around Virgil and his assistants ,aka Warren, as they went over the drills. Zane wasn't paying full attention to him being the cheerleaders were practicing nearby with him watching Kristen.

Virgil said,"Okay. That's it. Everyone, to their teams. Offensive line with me, defensive line with coach Warren, special teams report to coach Doyle. Remember ladies, this will be a short session due to the dance coming up. You know what happens if you're the only guy on the team without a date so all of you give 120% or so help me god, I'll make you run those laps!". He soon blew his whistle and everyone went to their positions.

Virgil said,"Okay Brad, show us your arm!". The wide receivers lined up with the running, half, and tail backs which include both Allen and Zane. The first wide receiver sprinted off about 30 years and curved to the right to have the ball land in his arms. 'Way to go Brad!" cheered the offensive line. "I bet he didn't even need to look!" said Warren. Brad showboated by kissing his throwing arm's bicep with the next man in line doing the same thing as the last guy but to the left.

Brad adjusted fast and threw a perfect pass into the receiver's arms. "As if our captain's ego isn't big enough." said Allen from behind. "Yeah." said Zane. "I guess humans will still be the same. They have to be the best. Your friend Allen isn't like that." said Sivarth. Zane caught Virgil's eyes as he raised 5 fingers and drew an S with his hand at Zane meaning Zane needs to run 50 years in an S like pattern.

Zane thought,"That's like the half field. Thank god Harvey was aiming for my body.". As he came to the front of the line, Zane took off, making sure to be at a enhanced speed rather than his true speed which was faster than light speed according to Rico. He ran straight for ten yards before faking left and turning right around another player with him mimicking the maneuver in the opposite direction. "He's not bad." said Brad. "Wow. Brad's giving me a complement." thought Zane.

Brad soon found Zane's trajectory being that when Zane reached the end zone, Brad aimed high and threw the ball. While it look good at the start, the descent of the ball is too slow and it soon went over Zane's head. "Not happening!" said Zane. Zane back flipped ,at least five feet off the ground, and he extended his hands over his head catching the ball and falls just barely in the end-zone limit. "Way to go Ninja boy! That's giving it your all!" shouted Virgil.       

Zane made a peace symbol as he jogged back to the line. The team watched in awe or envy. "He's a diamond in the rough for sure but Ninja boy? That's not a good name. He would make a good wide receiver as well." said David to himself. "Allen! Same thing!" said Brad. Allen nodded with him taking two deep breaths before taking off tracing the same route at top speed. "Interesting. Your friend is slightly faster than you when holding back." said Kane.

Zane rolled his eyes as Allen reached the end zone. Brad soon released his self-proclaimed cannon but Zane found it more like a pistol. The ball flew in a perfect arc and reached the end zone, Allen noticed the ball's location being a few paces ahead of him. "I'll go faster." thought Allen. He soon went faster being that he caught the ball. He soon landed on the ground with his left shoulder hitting it hard. The ball stood in his hand the entire time.

Zane's right eye raised as Athena said,"You noticed that right Zane?". "Yeah. That wasn't a normal burst of speed." said Zane. 'Good move Newman! Okay, run the bleachers until I get bored." said Virgil. The offensive line ,except for Allen and Zane, gave out a collective groan and shuffled over to the bleachers. They soon ran up and down the steps with the defensive and special teams covered the field. Zane soon was on autopilot being that he was going faster than normal.

Cole said,"So we know that the Odium Society is making super villains out of their thugs because I keep throwing those idiots in jail. Both Harvey and Roger were made recently being that the former told you about this Gold Commander being the creator. He's also a super villain according to Selena. The final thing is that you need to ask Kristen to the dance Zane and she may get the wrong idea about you!". Cole was soon slapped by the other three partners in Zane's head.

One of the players said,"I still can't believe how easy you're making this. You were crushed by that villain right?". Zane soon slowed down as Zane thought,"You have a point there Cole. I need to talk with Kristen. She's really nice and I don't want to cheat on Rain. She doesn't deserve that.". Zane was broken out of his thoughts by the shrill whistle of the coach. He was lucky that he was able to keep his GP (Galaxy Phones) and watch in his uniform because his hearing is really sensitive.   

The rest of practice is a fairly smooth mix of mock plays with a strong emphasis on GB drills and cardio exercises. This goes on for about forty minutes before the Virgil called everyone over. "Okay Oxs. We're cutting it short today because you morons will need a date for the dance after our first game of the year. Keep focused on the game more than finding a date despite what happens if you don't have a date. Go Oxs!" said Virgil. "Yes sir!" said the team in unison.

Virgil said,"Hit the showers and get the hell out of my field!". The team scattered as the coaches gathered to discuss post practice business. "I guess I don't want to find out what happens when I don't bring a date." said Zane to himself. "You're right 51. It's pretty embarrassing aka social suicide.  I so can't wait to see who you bring to the dance." said Brad who shoulder checked Zane. "Well, I hope you ready to cheer captain." thought Zane as he took off his helmet and went to the locker room.

In the locker room, the mood was energetic and jovial despite going through hell earlier. The talk was mainly about the girls and upcoming dance. "I still can't believe that Susan would call me immature for the shit I've done. She may actually break out with me. I shouldn't go with the tuxedo shirt." said Bryan. David was about to say something but Brad cut him off. "Nah! You should totally go off being that it's totally you." said Brad.

David said in his deep monotone,"I don't know Bryan. Susan seems that she's dating you just because you're a football player. It's the same reason while me and Hannah are dating. You should try and find another date.". "Wow. You should like a girl there man but since we're going that way, let's see what Zit thinks about it." said Brad. He soon grabbed Zane in a headlock, with him wearing nothing but a towel and dragged him over earning a laugh from Allen.

Zane said,"Brad! Do you seriously not know about personal space?!". "Dude. What's up with you man? You have that piercing and those tattoos on you. I mean the scars are weird enough but this is too much." said Bryan. "It's my body so what's up?" said Zane. "You didn't want to go through that hell from the other day huh Zane?" said Sivarth. "Well? What do you think Zit? You overheard us and since you have no one to talk to. Let me be a good captain and help you out." said Brad.

Zane said,"Are you serious? I mean Bryan needs to act more mature but that won't happen when you tell him to act like a child captain. If you're sick of dating Hannah David, just tell her to screw off. I do it all of the dam time but mainly when her voice goes off. I get that her parents are the reason why your parents have a job but still, you're my friend. Oh and grab flowers. Chicks did flowers.". The three were quiet as Zane said,"What? You wanted my opinion.".

David said,"Yeah but still. I didn't expect that from you. You're really blunt aren't you?". "Yeah. I guess you'll never find true love!" said Brad who made his ways to the showers which was being used by several players creating a wall of steam. "Thanks Zane. I'll need your help in finding a date once my ears are done bleeding." said David. He got up from his bench with him moving to the showers and he left behind Allen, Bryan, and Zane.

Allen smiled as he said,"Wow Zane. You're just filled with surprises.". He was gone with Bryan saying,"So what was it like?". "Huh?" said Zane. "You meaning being face to face with that freak. I mean does he have a tail?" said Allen. "If he did, the fight would have been funny." said Cole. Bryan laughed as Zane said,"Well, it was scary but I knew I would be fine.". He soon told the story except when he became Legion Zero. "And I ran here." said Zane.

He looked around and was shocked by the decent crowd. "You're really good at storytelling aren't you Zane?" said Kane. "You're the man Alvarez!" said one of the players. "Check out those muscles of yours! You must lift a lot!" said a player. "You got a big heart for a loser!" said a player. "Told you guys that he's good looking." said a familiar voice. Zane shivered as Bryan said,"Ignore him man. It will be better for you.". 

He shook his head and left the room. Zane waited until his team mates were gone until he went to his shower. "Okay. This day is just plain weird." said Zane. "No shit." said Kane and Sivarth. Zane soon finished quickly and changed back to his normal clothes. "Okay. It's time to call Kristen. I need to ask her out." said Zane. He pulled out his phone and dialed one of his closest phone. It ringed and he soon heard,"Zane?".

Zane sat up from the bench and he said,"Are you busy?". "Nope. I'm actually waiting for you outside of the locker room. What about you?" said Kristen. "Yeah. I mean I'm done." said Zane. "Good. So what did you need to ask me?" said Kristen. Zane soon took a deep breath with him saying,"So are we going to the dance together? I know that you said you would ask me out if I got first string which I did but you haven't answer me on that front.".

His face was bright red as Kristen was silent. "I guess this is rather sudden and out of the blue plus my captain is giving me shit about bringing a date. If you haven't heard by now, me and the captain have a bet just like the one we did two years ago. I shouldn't ask you this because it's the girl's choice dance." said Zane. "Yes you idiot!!" said Kristen. Zane heard her from outside as he said,"Sorry but I had to ask.".

Kristen sighed as she said,"It's fine Zane. So do you want to get some food? I bet you're hungry after practice. I'm guessing that Coach Nelson is better than Warren.". "Much better. He's actually really nice and not hitting on my mom. I'll be out in a second. See you soon." said Zane. Zane hanged up as he went toward the exit. "I'm need to tell her the truth. Please don't kill me Kris." thought Zane. "She mostly like will." said Athena, Cole, Kane, and Sivarth. Zane sighed as he opened the door.

Next time,
What will happen to Zane when he tells Kristen the truth? Will it be good or bad? Knowing Zane's life, it will be the latter for sure. This and more next time on Zero!