Title: Omega 13, Chapter 5: Choices Author: Purplepuss26 --------------------------------------- Later, at the salvage yard, the boys were getting back to work. "You're sure you're ok, bud?" Chance asked while under the hood of a car. "I'm fine, Chance. It's not like I'll die or anything," Jake replied. "Well, I think you should take it easy, at least for a couple of hours." "Ok, I need to think things through anyway. I'll be on the roof if you need me." "Fine by me - just relax a bit." Jake made his way to the roof. Chance was still worried for his friend - not because he was almost killed by this fever, but because of their new enemy that probably was still alive. "I hope that creature doesn't come back or even try to find Jake," Chance thought, but this fear passed quickly as it was time for Scaredy Kat. "Shadow can wait - time for cartoons." --------------------------------------- At that moment.... A lone figure was standing near the last spot where Shadow was seen. "Shadow, you can come out now." "Thank you, Dream Weaver. Looks like a better plan was needed." "I'll say! You let the little power pack go. The Master won't be pleased." "Yes, but we know he can't transform into his battle mode. Next time, he will be easier to catch." Shadow smirked. "What makes you say that? Wouldn't he try to get stronger?" "So many questions, so little time. Just follow me. The next time we meet it will be his last." "Right, and I'm just meant to follow you, is that it?" "Why, yes, it is. Your power is no where near mine, so do what I command, ok? No more questions." Shadow started to walk away, and then he flew off. Dream Weaver reluctantly followed suit, knowing all too well that, if Omega was still free, he would just keep increasing in power until he could beat Shadow. "Or does he already have the power within?" Dream Weaver thought. --------------------------------------- On the roof of the body shop, Jake was having the same thought. "What if I'm already strong enough? But, then again, what if I took out the city with Shadow? I couldn't kill millions... to stop one evil manic, could I?" Jake was getting confused. Only earlier had he confessed himself to his best friend and partner, but now was having second thoughts on his power. "Maybe I should talk to Chance... No, I can't do that. I know he means well, but I can't put anymore worry on him. Chance had finished watching Scaredy Kat. "I should check on Jake. He'll probably be thinking about what happened, and I'm sure he's not quite over his fever yet. I could be wrong though." Chance made his way up onto the roof, stopping off in the kitchen to grab a couple of cans of milk. On the roof, Jake had his head on his knees with his paws round his legs. "Jake, I thought you may want something to drink. You've been up here a long time," Chance said with some concern in his voice. "Thanks, Chance," Jake said, accepting the can. "Chance, would it be possible for Shadow to be alive still?" "Maybe... But, how could he survive? That building collapsing got him off guard." "It's just that... I can kinder still feel his energy, weaker than before, but there." Chance just stared at Jake. Could it be possible that he could tell whether or not Shadow was alive?! "You're not going paranoid on me, are you? What do you mean 'feel his energy?' You mean without one of your gadgets?" "Yah, I only found this out after that run-in with him... I don't know Chance. It's like..." Jake strained for an answer but found none. "Well then, I need to know something... If you had more power, could you transform? Like Shadow?" "Maybe, but I don't really want to." "And, why not? It could help against Dark Kat." "Chance, I don't want to turn into something that might be evil and destroy the city at the same time. You saw what happened at the lab. Imagine that in the city." Jake was almost in tears, imagining the scene; it was his worst nightmare. "Sorry, bud... I guess if you don't want to do it.... but maybe you'll be fine. Think about it, ok? At least could you try some moves like Shadow... They could help to, right?" "We'll see, Chance... Tomorrow is another day." With that, Jake went downstairs to watch Litterbin. Chance was confused by what he meant by 'tomorrow is another day.' "Would he...? No, he couldn't mean....!" Chance went wide-eyed. "He's going to train... I hope he doesn't kill himself!" Chance rushed away to the TV to be with his friend. He needed all the support Chance could give. --------------------------------------- "So, a mere child can beat me?! Bring him on, HA HA HA HA!!!" .......................................................................................................... Well, what do you think? Read and review. Purplepuss26@hotmail.com