I am happy to finally start a Loonatics Unleashed fanfic. This will be my first one, so any constructive criticism will help me. I haven't seen many of the episodes yet, but I'm hoping to see them all soon.
This will be a different outlook on one of the main characters (namely Tech, him being my favorite) than how he is portrayed in the show. He will go through hardships, but overall will have a better grasp of his identity.
Loonatics Unleashed © WarnerBros.
You know, from all the things that happen in life there is nothing worse than finding out something obvious. The answer was right there in front of you, but you never gave heed. I wish… I could have done noticed that sooner before all the things that have happened. And yet… I don't know how I could be the person I am today without going through what I went through. Since the meteor struck and gave us all these special abilities, we've been through everything together. Ace and the others… no… my friends, helped me to become who I am. But still… why do I feel so… guilty.
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Things go on. I never imagined the life of a superhero to be routine. Then again, there are always those times when it makes it all worth while. Working with the team always made me felt needed. I can't explain all the feelings I felt after meeting them. Back at the Institute, I always felt useless. My experiments always failing and blowing up in my face, literally. Then when everything changed with that incident, I never felt the same again. Once again in my life… I felt needed. What an ambiguous feeling. Is it a perverted sense of feeling self-secure? Whatever it is… I like it. I can't imagine being without them. They make me feel… whole.
"Hey-Tech!"
Tech nearly jumped from his seat when he heard the sudden intrusion from reality. He can never get used to the way Rev always seems to sneak behind him. You'd think he'd be more easy to detect with that inundating beak of his. Tech slowly stood to his feet as he grabbed onto the table's edge. As he regained his composure, a sudden thought struck.
I guess I knew the reason all the time. I've been doing a lot of thinking lately. No wonder I haven't been able to get any work done. But… why about… those feelings?
"Tech-Tech-Tech-Tech-Tech! Hey-hey-hey! Come-on-slow-poke-get-up-and-let's-get-going!" the hyperactive avian continued to pester his teammate. Tech was busy trying to organize his desk when Rev caught him off-guard.
"What is it Rev? And don't you ever knock before you come in?"
"Well-I-would-but-I-don't-see-the-reason-for-knocking-on-doors-when-you're-goin-to-go-in-anyway-so-I-guess-I-never-really-have-knocked-before-but-I-wanted-to-get-you-very-fast-but-now-it-seems-it's-taking-longer-because-I'm-trying-to-answer-your-question-which-I-guess-now-that-I-think-about-it-seems-to-be-counter-intuitive…"
"Rev?" the coyote interrupted with a slightly annoyed face.
"Oh!-sorry-Tech-I-rambled-on-again-didn't-I?"
"Quite alright," Tech said with a sigh. "So what's the reason you're here, since you're more perky than usual."
"Oh-yeah!-Ace-and-the-others-wanted-to-know-if-you-want-to-play-volley-ball-with-us?-Will-you?-huh-huh?"
"No thanks if you don't mind."
"Awww-I-do-mind-How-come?-come-on-Tech-it-will-be-fun-Don't-you-want-to-have-fun?" Truth be told, Tech really did want to play. However, there was still too much work to be done. He had started on a new device that would allow better functioning of their current jet packs. He had managed to calculate an increase of its maneuverability by up to 20 percent. The task was still in its prototype stages, but it would have gotten farther had it not been for those interrupting thoughts.
"I'm really sorry Rev, but I really need to get this idea off the ground. Besides, it means an increase in our battle performance, probably less time on some missions, and even less chance for any injuries during battle." Rev already started to quiet down when Tech began to say "sorry." Rev knew the coyote to be a genius, but he hated it when his reasons are always justified in one strong way or another. In fact, he began to notice how anytime Tech would refuse an offer to play, it would always be for an invention or improvement that would better the team. That was a quality he always admired. Never once did Tech lay off his work for anything except helping the team. He was so caring, so self-less, almost to a fault. No wonder he can never say no to any decision Tech set his mind to. As a member of the team that had no offensive capabilities per se, he was always there with the team, helping. But no matter how well intentioned he was, Rev wished that just once Tech would come and play.
"Anyway, I'm sure you guys will have fun without me. Even if there is an imbalance of players, you can handle being on a team alone much less one player short." And of course, Rev thought to himself, the objective analysis was there to crush any reason for him to play.
"Okay-okay-okay-you-made-your-point-but-it-would-still-be-fun-if-you-can-join-us-so-come-down-whenever-you-finish-up-okay?"
"Alright, alright. You got me there Rev. I hope not to be long either." And at last a positive response from the secluded genius brightened Rev's face.
"Yeah-yeah-yeah-better-hurry-I-think-Lexi-looks-like-she's-going-to-murder-someone-today-'cause-she-looks-anxious."
Tech smiled as his friend left the room. "I'll make a careful note of that," he called out after the roadrunner. Time and time again, Tech felt as if he was blessed by heaven for such good and loving friends. As he began to gather materials and his jet pack for the modifications, he couldn't help but shed a tear.
"I hope… I can always be there for you guys."
Moving the materials he gathered, he was about to place them on his desk when suddenly he froze in his tracks. An acute pain quickly shot through his body. The pain was searing heat that threatened to overcome his senses. Tech clutched his body and tried to scream, but nothing came out. His lungs failed to draw in air as he was deprived of oxygen. But just as suddenly as the pain came, it suddenly disappeared. Tech gasped on the floor sweating profusely from the brief agony he experienced. Questions raced through his mind as he panted for breath.
"huh… huh… huh… what… was that?"
Suddenly sirens screeched, signaling an urgent message from Zadavia.
"Well I guess there goes our game," Duck groaned sarcastically.
"Quick guys, Acmetropolis needs us!" Ace really does know how to state the obvious well, but that's also why the team loves his deep sense of justice for the protection of the people. The team quickly ran into the control room for which Zadavia made her urgent appearances. Due to the nature of these transmissions, it had always been a hassle trying to go to the control room from any part of their headquarters the Loonatics were in. Tech often thought about installing several monitors throughout the tower in order for the team to hear the massages together faster.
"Hey,-where's-Tech?" Rev anxiously asked. "Right here…" Tech said as he came through the door. "What-took-you-so-long-Tech?" Tech walked towards the others as he regained his composure from the strange experience. "I'm sorry… I think I need to work out more." "See-see-see-didn't-I-tell-you-you-should-play-with-us?-Could-do-you-a-lot-of-good."
"We're all here Zadavia, what's the news?"
"The news is it Loonatics. Someone has infiltrated the major news networks and has sent a virus knocking systems out systematically one by one."
"Well there goes my TV shows," Duck responded.
"The police have managed to trace where the virus was sent and indicates that the person is still linked to the network."
"Alright!" Lexi stated. "Where is the jerk?"
"He's currently connected to a public internet hot spot downtown. You must stop him before he disrupts all the news systems still online."
"Got it Zadavia! Loonatics, let's move out!" With no further encouragement, the team went to the equipment room and got ready their jet packs.
"Hey Tech," Ace called out to his teammate slightly worried. "You okay? You seem to be out of it today."
"Naw… I'm fine Ace. I'm just a little tired I guess."
"Well okay, but don't push yourself, alright."
"Alright."
"By the way, I heard from Rev you're working on modifications for our jet packs."
"Yeah, I only have the blueprints, but I still need to make and test them out."
"Heh," Ace gave his award winning smile, "can't wait to try 'em out." He quickly strapped his pack around his waist and ran with Tech towards the exit to the launch pad. "I'm not exactly sure what this guy is capable of Tech, but do you have anything to stop his virus?"
"I'm not sure Ace, but I'm sure I'll be able to figure something once we've apprehended him."
"I was hoping you'd say that. Come on, let's go."
The Loonatics soon took off for downtown Acmetropolis. Though the police have traced the hacker, Tech thought it to be very unusual for them to isolate a location so easily. Given some allotted time for them to contact Zadavia, the police shouldn't have been able to detect the guy that fast. The news networks had highly sophisticated technology that managed data at unbelievable speeds and amounts. Such a complex computer network must undoubtedly have firewalls and safe-guards from outside intervention. A bright, clever mind with extensive knowledge of computer protocols should only be able to access such a large database. Yet, the police have managed to trace the hacker's location even before he has logged out. Tech sensed that there was something very wrong about this, but decided not to bother his teammates with only an assumption.
The Loonatics soon arrived in downtown and searched for the internet hot spot.
"Tech, can you give us the position of the hot spot?"
"Sure chief." Tech used his scanners to locate a high density of wireless and communication signals. "The hot spot seems to be right down their Ace" The Loonatics headed for the building and quickly landed on the roof next door.
"Alright team, this guy may be very dangerous. We don't know if he's unarmed or not, but we can't risk a surprise entrance. Civilians are here and we'd better make sure no hostages can be made from the people in there."
"But Ace," Duck interrupted, "he's a computer nerd. How can he possibly be a threat to people? He's probably one of those tubby guys with no strength whatsoever."
"Ahem," Tech glared at Duck. "I resent that generalization." Duck smiled shyly as he backed off the subject. "Uh, heh… never mind."
"Tech, Can you use do some reconnaissance?"
"I'm already on it chief. I've been aching to try my new multi-directional periscope." Tech fidgeted through his back pack and took out the small surveillance device. He slipped the one-eyed device onto his head and unlocked a remote control that was connected to it. The tool had a smooth, sleek design that had the camouflage of a steel cord with a nicely correlated thickness. Using the remote control, the wire-like camera extended itself down to the level of the building and peered through the window. Observing the inside, Tech noticed that only a few people were currently there. A couple of teenagers with a few adults were using the computers. In most cases, the likely suspect would probably one who had brought their own computer. Sure enough, Tech's hunch was correct as he spotted a suspicious man wearing a thick hat and long trench coat.
"Oh please, if you're going to commit something illegal, you may not want to be dressed so inconspicuously."
"You find something Tech?" Lexi inquired curiously from his remark.
"Yeah, I think I've spotted him. He's on the other side of the building. He's wearing a thick hat and a grayish black trench coat. The suspect has a computer with him and is most likely the device he is using to implement the virus."
"Gee, no wonder he's a crook," Lexi added. "Anyone wearing that fashion has to be thrown in jail."
"Okay gang, here's what we'll do. Rev you go in there and snatch the computer from the guy while Slam and Duck get the people out of the building. Lexi, Tech and I will surround him while he's distracted. Everybody got it?"
Ace's teammates nodded as they silently went into position. Given the signal, Rev zoomed quickly into the room. "Hey-how-ya-doing-sorry-to-bother-you-but-I'll-take-that." Rev snatched the computer from the man immediately as the others charged in. Duck and Slam quickly took the remaining civilians outside, while Ace, Lexi, and Tech surrounded the man.
"Alright Doc. Hold it right there and don't move a muscle. You're violating this city's news networks." Even with the audacity of Ace's words, the man remained unmoved and seem to have ignored him. "Hello? Do you have anything to say for yourself?" The figure remained still as the trio began to get suspicious. Ace took the first step and tapped the guy's shoulder. However, when Ace touched him, the man's shoulder seemed to be as hard as metal. Upon closer inspection, Ace noticed it was a dummy.
"Guys, I think he was expecting us." Lexi and Tech peered closer and found Ace's words to be true. "Hmm…" Tech began to ponder. "Seems we underestimated him. The dummy appears to be made out of aluminum alloy with no significant design. It really may be just a dummy after all."
"I don't understand," Lexi began to scratch her head. "Then exactly where is this guy? I thought Zadavia said he was still logged on."
As if answering her question a laser blast racked her body as it made contact. Ace and Tech quickly turned to find the exact replica of the dummy in front of the bathroom door. "I'm right here Loonatics. I hope my little friend kept you company because its going to detonate in 30 seconds. HAHAHAHA!" The masked figure quickly shot a laser blast at Tech and Ace. The two quickly dodged the attack as the villain used the distraction to escape through the rear entrance.
"Tech! You check on Lexi and deactivate that bomb! I'll go after him."
"Got it Chief."
Ace took out his communicator and contacted the others while he ran through the back door. "Slam! Help Tech inside. Duck, Rev! Go through the back and follow me. We're going after the hacker." The others soon mobilized as they ran through the entrance of the internet hot spot. "Take-care-of-Lexi-Tech-we'll-get-him-back-for-her." Rev said as he and Duck ran by.
"Good luck you guys." Tech turned to Slam and instructed him on what to do. "Slam, take care of Lexi while I try and deactivate this bomb." Slam nodded as Tech began to carry the dummy outside. He had less than 30 seconds, so he had to make this quick. Hopefully the hacker left him something simple to dismantle, but that rarely is ever the case. As he took the casing off of the dummy, Tech's heart skipped a beat. The timer was at 10 seconds and still counting down.
"No! There's no time to deactivate it! I'll have to launch it as far in the sky as possible to reduce the amount of damage." Quickly gathering his strength, Tech began to spin around in a circle holding onto the dummy to balance the centripetal force. As soon as he thought his speed was sufficient, Tech released the mannequin and shooting it into the air. Concentrating his electromagnetic powers, Tech released a burst of energy from his palms that followed after the bomb. As soon as the energy struck the object, it was launched even further into the air. Tech soon braced himself onto the ground waiting for the imminent explosion to occur. The strange thing was… the explosion never happened.
Tech raised his ears questioningly from the ground as he heard nothing but the cool night air. He peeled his eyes open and raised himself from the ground. "W-what happened?"
Well, for now that ends the story. A lot of new and strange things are going to happen to Tech, but the effects of those things are unknown for now. I hope everyone enjoyed my first Loonatics Unleashed fanfic.
For the bright people who may have several theories for Tech's circumstances, please keep them to yourselves for now. The next chapter reveals a lot about what's going to happen to Tech.
Thank you.