NO MORE LOONATICS!!!!
*runs around screaming*
*stops* Great start Cassidy!
*starts again*

Loonatics...being....Disbanded?

THAT CAN'T BE!!!!

Akira: lol! You seem really intent on glueing the Loonatics together. Any particular reason why? jk!

Siamese: *joins you in panicing* NNNNOOOOO!!!!!

Luc: Guest appearance? Maybe so, you'll just have to wait and see!

stargirl: Calm down! it's not the end of the world!
Cassidy: But, you said it was before!
Me: Oh, yeah... *panics*

TEASER TIME!
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She glanced up at Tech, an unvoiced question in her eyes. Tech's grim expression was all she needed to realize that her nightmare had come true. She was going back to Sari.
 
.BLUE TRIANGLE. 
 
 Cassidy faced Ace first. She held out her hand. "Ace, it's been an honor working under you."
 
 Ace took her hand and pulled her into a hug. "The honor's mine. You've been a great Loonatic."
 
 She smiled at him before turning to Lexi. Lexi reached out and hugged her. "Take good care of yourself."
 
 "Thanks, Lexi. For being a great friend." They broke apart and Cassidy faced Duck. "Duck, I honestly don't know what I'll do without you around to make the wrong comment at the wrong time."
 
 "Of course you won't." Duck said.
 
 Cassidy giggled and hugged Duck. "And thanks for being understanding when you learned that I was an orphan, and a princess."
 
 Duck frowned nervously. "Yeah, understanding."
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Chapter 1: "Goodbye, Forever?"
 
 The next few days seemed to creep by for the Loonatics. They spent most of their time shutting down everything and packing up thier stuff. But, for Cassidy, every day that passed showed. She became jumpy and nervous again, and refused to eat. Her fate was still undecided, and it was driving her nuts. Tech watched over her worriedly.
 
 The affects of their new fate showed on all the Loonatics. Everyone was very quiet, even Rev, who almost never ran out of something to talk about.
 
 Everyone jumped when Zadavia's hologram appeared, but Cassidy, weakened by the combination of little food and even less sleep, fainted.
 
 Tech layed her on the couch. Within a few minutes she came to. She glanced up at Tech, an unvoiced question in her eyes. Tech's grim expression was all she needed to realize that her nightmare had come true. She was going back to Sari.
 
.BLUE TRIANGLE. 
 
 Cassidy faced Ace first. She held out her hand. "Ace, it's been an honor working under you."
 
 Ace took her hand and pulled her into a hug. "The honor's mine. You've been a great Loonatic."
 
 She smiled at him before turning to Lexi. Lexi reached out and hugged her. "Take good care of yourself."
 
 "Thanks, Lexi. For being a great friend." They broke apart and Cassidy faced Duck. "Duck, I honestly don't know what I'll do without you around to make the wrong comment at the wrong time."
 
 "Of course you won't." Duck said.
 
 Cassidy giggled and hugged Duck. "And thanks for being understanding when you learned that I was an orphan, and a princess."
 
 Duck frowned nervously. "Yeah, understanding." Just then, a flash of voices returned to Duck:
 
'Why don't you tell her?'
 
'I just don't want to screw things up between us, she's well..'
 
'Special to you?'
 
'Yeah, special.'
 
Before Cassidy could move, she was scooped up by large, furry arms. "I miss you, Cassidy." Slam sobbed.
 
 "I'll miss you too, Slam." Cassidy replied. Slam set her down in front of Rev. "I will never forget you, Rev."
 
 "I won't either, and here, I made something for you to remember us by." He handed Cassidy a picture frame of all seven of them.
 
 Cassidy's eyes welled up with tears. "Thank you so much, Rev. This means a lot to me." She hugged him.

 Cassidy faced Tech. For a moment, she couldn't breathe. She forced herself to say something. "Well, I... I guess this is goodbye."

 'Come on, tell her.' Tech's mind urged, but all that came out was, "Yeah... I guess so." Without even thinking about it, he stepped up to her and wrapped his arms around her. 

 Cassidy hooked her arms around Tech's neck. "I don't want to leave, Tech." She sobbed.

 "I don't want you to, either. Don't worry, everything will work out." He tried to sound hopeful, but inside, he wasn't so sure.

 Cassidy pulled away from him. Tech gently pressed his thumb under her eye, wiping away the tear that was falling down. "I promise you, no matter what happens, I will not rest until we see each other again. I promise."

 Cassidy smiled. "Goodbye, Tech."

 "Goodbye, Cassidy."

 Tech took her hand and helped her into her father's awaiting spaceship. Cassidy slowly let go of Tech's hand. As it left, Ace, Lexi, Rev, Duck, Slam and Tech waved goodbye. Cassidy waved back.
 
 When the ship disappeared, Tech's head hung, looking at the ground. Lexi and Ace exchanged worried looks. Rev set his hand on Tech's shoulder.

 'You blew it, Tech. Now, she'll never know.'
 
(End chapter)

Oh noes! How did you lot get out of my super-glue, sticky and duct tape with wrapping paper plan!? You're meant to stay together!

Duck:  You do realise that I have quacking powers?

Rev: He quacked himself out of there and it took seven pairs of scissors that are now broken, ten knives which are now blunt, two chainsaws and Ace's guardian strike sword to break us free.

Lexi: Even our powers had a bit of difficulty breaking out of that mess.

Me: But you can't split up and disband! It's just not gonna happen!

Ace:  And how are you gonna convince the government to let us stay and protect the city?

*Takes out a watch.*

Me:  By hypnosis. Then they have to let you guys carry on!

Ace:  Right...

I can't tell, was it clumsiness, or she was just plain nervous.

Luc: Like you?

Me: What did I say about being a dumm kopf?

Poor Cassidy! I must put my plan into action!

*Runs to find the government*

Such a wonderfull chappter. good goin'.

Luc: Thanks! Who knows? Oh... that's me! *is brick'd*

Siamese: Thanks muchly! *hugs*

TEASER TIME!
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"So, what are you working on, Tech?" Rev asked.

"Something..." Tech said, too interested in what he was doing to really answer.

"Looks like it's supposed to attach to something, am I right, Tech? Am I? Am I?"

"Yes." Tech sighed. "It's supposed to attach to our communicators."

"But why are you doing that? We don't have our uniforms anymore!"

Tech blinked. He hadn't thought of that. "I guess I'll have to make a few changes....."

Rev left the room worried. 'Tech always thinks of every factor while building something, and he almost never makes a mistake.' Rev wondered what the invention was supposed to do, and if they would ever be the Loonatics again. Most of all, Rev wondered if Tech would ever be the same again.
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Suspense is getting to me, I'm actually printing this story.... *Ink runs out*
Son of a....

Yay! The Loonatics are not gonna give up! And I got the people in the goverment hostage.

*Turns to hostages*

 Now look at this watch. You are getting very sleepy...

YES!! GO Cassidy stand up for who you are. Never give up your identity or your good friends!!

Yeah, the part where Tech is describing what his invention does, the scientific stuff was completely made up by me. That's why it makes no sense.

Oh, and if you're wondering why the lyrics to the song, "Gotta Go My Own Way" are diferent from what they really are, it's cause I changed them a little. Don't hurt me.

And congrats to Siamese, who was right about Cassidy's mystery caller!
Chapter 5: "Gotta Go My Own Way"

"I never thought I'd hear your voice again."

"Tech?" Cassidy gasped in disbelief. "But... how?"

"I've been busy in the lab..." He chuckled.

"Oh, I miss you guys so much! How is everyone? How are you?" She asked.

"We miss you, too. Everyone's doing fine. How are you?"

"Okay... I guess.." She said slowly.

"You don't sound okay..." Tech was worried.

"Well... my father broke his promise."

"What? He's trying to match you with a prince?"

"Yes. So far, Maria is the only one here willing to listen to me. I've tried dozens of times to tell my father that I don't want this, but he's ignoring me. Oh, Tech, I just want to go home."

Tech was silent, not sure what to say. He felt something choking his throat. She sounded so lonely.. so scared. He wanted to somehow be with her. He wanted to hug her and never let her go. "I... I'm sure he'll realize it soon."

"Thanks, Tech." Cassidy smiled. "Hearing you say that makes it seem less impossible."

Tech smiled, too. "I'm sorry, but supper's ready. I'd better go before they send Rev in here to drag me out."

Cassidy giggled. "Okay. I hope to hear from you again."

"Me, too. I miss you, Cassidy."

"I miss you, too, Tech."

Tech turned the phone off. He sighed. 'How could he do that to her?' He shook his head. 'At least she has Maria with her. She seems to be the only one there that is listening to her.' He walked to the kitchen/dinning room, where everyone was sitting at the table. Much to his suprise, Zadavia was also there. He faked a smile at her. "Hello, Zadavia."

Zadavia smiled back at him. "Hello, Tech. I just wanted to check on all of you. How are you?"

'First Cassidy asks me that, now Zadavia is. I think I'm seeing a pattern here.' He thought. "Fine, you?"

"I'm good."

Tech joined them at the table. Zadavia glanced at him worriedly. He just poked at the food on his plate boredly, his mind seemed to be somewhere else. She cleared her throat. "Tech, Ace was telling me about your invention. How is it going so far?"

Her voice seemed to snap Tech out of his trance. "Huh? Oh, yeah, I tested it today."

"Did it work?" Rev asked.

"Yes it did."

"But you don't seem happy about it." Lexi pointed out.

"What does it do?" Ace asked.

"It expands and strengthens the waves of certain electronics, such as, a cellphone." Tech paused. "I was trying to reach Cassidy..."

"Did you talk to her?" Rev questioned, excited.

"Yes."

"How is Cassidy?" Zadavia asked.

"Homesick. Afraid she'll never see us again. Angry at her father. But, other than that, she's doing fine."

"Why is she upset with him?" Ace questioned.

"He broke his promise."

"What?! He's trying to match her with a prince?" Rev exclaimed.

"That's what I said. She's really upset over this. She misses us a lot."

"Has she tried talking to her father about it?" Zadavia asked.

"Yes, but he's ignoring her. I wish there was something I could do to help her."

"Don't worry Tech, I'm sure he'll realize how Cassidy feels about it." Zadavia set her hand on Tech's shoulder.

"Thanks. I think I'll go work in the lab for a while now." Tech put his plate on the kitchen counter and left.

They all looked at each other with worried expressions. Tech had not eaten anything.

"He's going to work himself to death if he doesn't take a break soon." Ace pointed out.

"And he's not going to take a break until Cassidy's back." Duck added.

"We've gotta do something!" Rev exclaimed

"There's not much we can do. Only hope that Cassidy can figure out a way to convince her father to let her stay with us." Zadavia said.

"This whole thing doesn't seem fair! Cassidy should be able to choose what she wants to do." Lexi folded her arms.

"True, it's not fair to Cassidy, but the Sarians have been doing it for years. It's their tradition."

.PINK TRIANGLE.

I gotta say what's on my mind

Something about this doesn't seem right

Cassidy sighed as she walked out of her room. Her father walked up to her. "Aurora, may I talk to you?"

These days

My feelings keep getting in the way

"Sure, father."

"I just want to know, why did you get upset when I introduced you to Prince Edward's parents?"

Whenever I try to explain

You just ignore me anyway

"Because, you broke your promise."

"What promise?"

It's so hard to say

But I've gotta do what's best for me

"You promised you wouldn't pressure me into the whole princess thing."

You'll be okay

"But, why don't you want to do this?"

I've got to move on and be who I am

I just don't belong here

"Because, it doesn't feel right to me. I'm not cut out to be a princess."

I hope you understand

We might find our place in this world someday

"Aurora, you must give up this child-like nonsense about being a superhero."

But at least for now

I gotta go my own way

"It's not nonsense! My friends and I saved people's lives! It's who we are!"

I gotta leave but I'll miss you

"But, you're here now, so just forget about your friends and give this another try."

So

I've got to move on and be who I am

"How am I supposed to forget? They're the only friends I have!"

I just don't belong here

I hope you understand

"But, Aurora, you're a princess now, look." He led her up to one of the many large mirrors in the hall. When Cassidy saw her reflection, a pang of homesickness washed over her. She clutched her sides and backed away from the mirror. "Aurora? What is the matter?"

We might find our place in this world someday

"This... this isn't me." She whispered, pointing to her reflection.

But at least for now

"But, of course it is."

I wanna go my own way

"No! No it isn't! You may be able to change what I wear, but you can't change who I am!" With that, Cassidy turned and ran towards her room. She locked the door behind her, flung herself on to her bed, and sobbed into her pillow. 'Tech, Rev, Lexi, Ace, Slam, Duck, I miss you guys so much.' A plan formed in her mind. 'There's only one thing I can do, run away.' She sat up with a determined look on her face. 'If I pulled it off when I was twelve, I should have no problem now.'

I've got to move on and be who I am

As she changed out of the dress she was wearing, tears began forming in her eyes. It broke her heart to leave her family, but she couldn't stand being separated from Tech any longer. 'Maybe Father will realize that I'm serious about staying in Acmetropolis.'

I just don't belong here

I hope you understand

Cassidy waited until it was dark outside, then put her plan into action. She opened her bedroom window, grabbed her backpack, and balanced herself on the windowsill.

We might find our place in this world someday

She glanced back for a second. 'I'm sorry, Father, Maria, Andrew, but I don't belong here. I gotta go my own way. I'll miss you.'

But at least for now

She jumped down from her perch and landed silently on the pathway surrounding the palace. She ran and vaulted herself over the short wall nearby. She smiled as she remembered Lexi teaching her how to do that. She kept running untill she reached the large, metal gates. Cassidy closed her eyes and carefully slipped through the gates. Finally, she was free! Her heart soared at the thought of seeing Tech and the others again. She jogged away, hoping that she could find someone who could help her get to Acmetropolis.

I gotta go my own way

Meanwhile, from one of the other bedroom windows, a pair of dark eyes was watching Cassidy leave. "Perfect, now that 'father's pet' is gone, I can put my plan into action."

I gotta go my own way

I gotta go my own way

(End Chapter)

Any guesses on who the mysterious bad guy is?

You'll find out who it is in the next chapter!

Yep, Cassidy's father does get angry at Tech.

As for war? There's a chance. After all, Cassidy is heiress to the throne, but she loves Tech, not Eddie (lol, Eddie. That makes me laugh) and now she's running away. Luc's right. THERE MIGHT BE A WAR! ONLY I KNOW! *hit over the head with a pillow by Cassidy and is knocked out*

Cassidy: Sorry, but I had to do that. Let's just say the fate of the planet was at stake.

Luv the story Danielle! I'm so sad about the whole Loonatics disbanded, Tech and Cassidy situation, but I'm glad she's not letting her father change her. YOU GO CASS!!!

And I'm certainly happy that Ace and the others aren't gonna give up so easily. YOU GO GUYS!!!

Sorry, forgot the teaser!
TEASER TIME!
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 "Hello, I am reporting live from downtown Acmetropolis where the city is being attacked by the joint forces of Mallory Mastermind, Massive, and Weathervane! All police attempts to stop the mayhem have failed! Our only hope is that the former Loonatics will be able to save us! It seems that the government was mistaken with their belief that Acmetropolis doesn't need the Loonatics!" The news reporter lady was cut off when the camera was destroyed.

 "Well, you heard the news lady! Let's jet!" Ace ordered.

 "Finally, we can do something to convince the government that they made a huge mistake!" Duck pointed out. 

 "Then maybe we can get Cassidy back!" Lexi shouted with joy.
 
 "Then Tech will be happy again!" Rev blurted excitedly.
 
 Just then, Tech walked into the room. "Speak of the devil..." Duck murmered.
 
 "Eh, Tech, old buddy, how do you feel 'bout a little savin-the-city fun again?" Ace asked.
 
 "But I thought we weren't allowed." Tech replied, confused.
 
 "We are the Loonatics, whether the government agrees or not. Acmetropolis needs us!"
 
 Tech thought for a moment. "All right, I'm in. What's the plan?"
 
.YELLOW TRIANGLE.

 "Aww, it's so nice to see you again, Tech." Mallory laughed. "Hmm... where's your little girlfriend... oh, what was her name? Heidi?"

 Tech growled. "Her name is Cassidy..."

 "I wouldn't be suprised if she ran off on you. You never were good at commitment." Mallory taunted.

 Tech felt it again, the pain in his stomach everytime he thought about Cassidy. 'No, I will not let Mallory get to me. No matter what. I promised Cassidy that we would be together again, and I can't let her down.'
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Man, I sooo feel like strangling Mallory. And I wrote the darn thing!

Yes there back and....wait how will Cass get back?

Luc: Probably might meet some dude in a Cantina who has a smuggling ship, run through a blockade, and all the jazz....

Me: This ain't Star Wars

Luc: I know.... I was just saying my mind

Me: Hey look there's Lexi!

Luc: Wear?

WHAM!! *Knocks Luc out*

ahhh what's gonna happen?Please put up the net chapter!

ohhh... poor Luc... must he always be knock'd out? *is brick'd for asking*

And way to go Cassidy! Sticking up for herself as well as her teammates, she is definately getting a hug. *is about to hug Cassidy but is stop'd by the guards holding her*

Me: Right, I forgot 'bout that. Ummm... oh! How 'bout a cookie?

Guards: *look at me; than each other; then nod*

Me: Yays! One for Cassidy, *smiles happily; pulls out chocolate-chip cookie bag; tosses one to Cassidy* And one for Danielle *gives Danielle a cookie*

Prince Edward: Hey! What about me? I tried to help too!

Me: Why should I? You dissed my bunny boy. And besides, you don't really respect Cassidy or her relationship with Tech with which I gotta say, *gives him death eyes*, don't make me hurt you.

Prince Edward: *O.O*

-- Edited by doggirl2772 at 15:11, 2008-01-03

Siamese: Yep! and, your prize is, a cookie! *gives you cookie*

doggirl: Uh, there's only one thing wrong.... Cassidy's unconscious right now. LOL

Luc: LOL! *falls off of chair*

Kari: Yep, I'm working on it as we speak, but first.....

TEASER TIME!
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 "How about I make it interesting?" Andrew offered.
 
 Cassidy did not like the sound of his voice when he said that. "What do you mean?"
 
 "Either you hand yourself over, or Tech, Father, and Maria die."
 
 Cassidy's eyes widened. "What a sneaky, dirty, underhanded..."
 
 "Villainous thing to do?" Andrew finished for her. "News flash, sis, I am a villain."
 
 Cassidy charged at him, tackling him down. Andrew easily rolled and flipped her off of him. He stood over her, holding a black ball of energy threatingly. Tech snuck up behind him and kicked him, sending Andrew flying a few feet.
 
 "Step away from my sister, Tech!" Andrew threatened, picking himself up.
 
 "Never!" Tech stepped in front of Cassidy protectively.
 
 "No, Tech! Please, no! He'll kill you!" Cassidy begged. "Let me go instead. Father and Maria still need help!" Cassidy began to walk towards her brother.
 
 Tech grabbed her arm. "No, Cassidy. I won't let him hurt you."

 "But, Tech, it wouldn't matter anyway." 'If I can't live my own life, I don't want to live, period'
 
 "No, Cassidy! Don't say that! You matter to me more than anything else in the world. And, the others, they miss you."
 
 "Really?"

 "Really, Cassidy. I love you."
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MUUUAAAHHHH!!!! I bet ya'll know what comes next!!!!

Siamese: Yes! He did it! What will everyone else say?

I decided to put his chapter up now cause I probably won't be on over the weekend and possibly the rest of the next week.


Chapter 7: "Bittersweet Reunion"
 
 "Okay, team, listen up!" Ace called into his communicator. "We've got a change of plans. Cassidy's gotten herself into a bit of trouble, so Tech's gonna go ahead of us and help her out. Once we're done here, we'll head up and see what's goin' on. All right?"

 "Okay!" Came three replies.
 
 "We're having trouble taking these guys down as it is! How are we gonna do it if one of us is gone?" Duck complained.
 
 "Calm down, Duck. Tech finshed his trap, so all we've gotta do is corner these guys, then we've got 'em! Now, let's hit it, Loonatics!"
 
.ORANGE TRIANGLE.
 
 Cassidy's eyes flickered open. She sat up and rubbed the back of her head. "Ow... man, that hurt." She looked around. She wasn't in the palace anymore. She was in the bushes nearby Sari's main road.
 
 "Cassidy! Cassidy!" She could hear her name being called.
 
 Cassidy turned around in suprise. "Tech? Is... is that you?"
 
 Tech smiled and stretched out his arms. "The one and only."
 
 Cassidy gave a happy squeal and ran to meet him. Tech laughed and hugged her back. "I see you haven't forgotten me yet."
  
 'How could I forget you?' Cassidy giggled at the thought. Was he not the one who saved her life on several different occassions? Was he not the only one who fully trusted her when King John exposed her as a princess, heiress to the throne? Was he not the one whom she loved? The one whom she continuously thought about? "Oh, Tech, I thought I'd never see you again."
 
"I promised you we'd meet again. I never break my promises."
 
 "I'm so glad you're here. We have to hurry! Andrew's holding father and Maria hostage!"
 
 "Wait a minute. Andrew?" Tech repeated, confused. "You'd better bring me up to speed, sounds like a I missed a lot."
 
 "Andrew is the Starzian cheif! He gathered his arm to help him take over the kingdom."
 
 "I was right. I did miss a lot. Well, lead the way!"
 
.GREEN TRIANGLE.
 
 Tech and Cassidy quietly snuck though the dark halls of the palace. In one room, there was a light, and a cage. In it were King John, Maria, and Prince Edward.
 
 "Prince Edward? How did you get in there?" Cassidy asked.
 
 "Well, uh.. my plan didn't quite work out...." He began.
 
 Cassidy sighed. "I can only think of four words to say to you right now."
 
 "What?" Edward asked, hoping that they were the words he was thinking of.
 
 "I. Told. You. So!"
 
KABOOM!
 
 Something exploded from behind Tech and Cassidy, and the two went tumbling a few feet. They quickly hid behind a statue of some sort. "What's the plan?"
 
 Tech glanced around the statue and analyzed the situation. "Okay, how about you deal with your brother, and I'll help your family, then I'll join you."
 
 "Sounds good." Cassidy stood up and lept out of the hiding place. Andrew fired at her, but she dodged each one.
 
 "Wanna know what I hate, sis?" Andrew asked.
 
 "When somebody kidnaps your family?" Cassidy guessed, pointing out her feelings on the subject.
 
 "When somebody doesn't know when to give up." He fired another black ball at her.
 
 Meanwhile, Tech snuck up to the cage where King John, Maria, and Prince Edward wre being held. His hands and eyes glowed green as he attempted to bend the metal out of proportion, but it took no affect. "These bars must be designed with magentic-resitant materials. I'm going to have to get serious." He searched his backpack in hope of finding something to help him.
 
 "I don't understand! Why are you blaming me?" Cassidy asked as she dodged another energy ball. "I didn't know that my coming back would affect how you were treated. Besides, it wasn't my choice to come back."
 
 "It doesn't matter. I will be King of Sari."
 
 Finally, Cassidy was close enough to leap at Andrew. He dodged her and threw a punch at her, which she blocked. She then returned a punch at him.
 
 "I must give you credit, you're a pretty good fighter." Andrew said.
 
 "I learned from the best."

 "Since we are so evenly matched, how about I make this fight a little bit more interesting?" Andrew offered.
 
 Cassidy did not like the sound of his voice when he said that. "What do you mean?"
 
 "Either you hand yourself over, or Tech, Father, and Maria die."
 
 Cassidy's eyes widened. "What a sneaky, dirty, underhanded..."
 
 "Villainous thing to do?" Andrew finished for her. "News flash, sis, I am a villain."
 
 Cassidy charged at him, tackling him down. Andrew easily rolled and flipped her off of him. He stood over her, holding a black ball of energy threatingly. Tech snuck up behind him and kicked him, sending Andrew flying a few feet.
 
 "Step away from my sister, Tech!" Andrew threatened, picking himself up.
 
 "Never!" Tech stepped in front of Cassidy protectively.
 
 "No, Tech! Please, no! He'll kill you!" Cassidy begged. "Let me go instead. Father and Maria still need help!" Cassidy began to walk towards her brother.
 
 Tech grabbed her arm. "No, Cassidy. I won't let him hurt you."

 "But, Tech, it wouldn't matter anyway." 'If I can't live my own life, I don't want to live, period'
 
 "No, Cassidy! Don't say that! You matter to me more than anything else in the world. And, the others, they miss you."
 
 "Really?"

 "Really, Cassidy. I love you."

 Tech put his hand behind her head and brashly pressed his lips to hers. The kiss took Cassidy completely by suprise, and she had to grab Tech's shirt to keep from falling over. Tech felt her tipping over, and put his other arm around her.
 
 Andrew blinked, shocked and sickened. A tear fell from Maria's eye, but King Johnathan and Prince Edward were furiated.
 
 When they broke apart, Cassidy took deep breaths, trying to steady her racing heart.
 
 "Well, since neither of you can decide who's gonna sacrifice themself for the other, I will!" Andrew fired.
 
Right a the last minute, Tech pushed Cassidy out of the way. The blast hit Tech, sending him towards the wall. Tech felt a wave of pain, both physical and emotional, rip right through him. He gave out a low-pitched, bone-chilling howl. His body slammed against the hard surface before landing roughly on the ground.
 
 Cassidy's heart stopped when she heard Tech's howl. She was almost afraid to look, but she did, anyway. Seeing Tech's motionless body, Cassidy gave a horrified scream. "TECH!" 
 
(END CHAPTER)
Now you know why I called this chapter, "Bittersweet Reunioun"
(I am an evil person.....)

WILL TECH BE OKAY? WILL CASSIDY BE ABLE TO CONFESS HER FEELINGS, TOO? WILL THE OTHER LOONATICS MAKE IT IN TIME? WILL ANDREW BE DEFEATED? FIND OUT, IN THE NEXT CHAPTER!!!!!

Cassidy: Oh, dear, she got into the cheese again.... *starts stuffing pillowcase full of bricks*

I know! I was soo worried that you were going to miss the whole story altogether!

I know this is a little early, but,

TEASER TIME!
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 Tech looked up at them. He half-smiled at them, too weak to do much else. "You guys have been the greatest friends I could ever ask for. Thanks." His gaze turned to Ace. "Ace, it's been an honor working with you."
 
 Ace, trying to control his tears, just simply said. "Like I said to Cassidy, the honor's mine."
 
 Tech glanced at Rev. "Rev, thanks for everything. Take care of Cassidy for me... please?"
  
 "Of course, Tech." That's all that Rev could muster to say.
  
 Using the last bit of strength he had, Tech lifted his hand up and touched Cassidy's cheek. "Cassidy?"
  
 Cassidy gently clutched his hand, tears streaking down her face. "Yes, Tech?"
 
 Tech did not like seeing Cassidy cry. "Hush, Cass. Don't worry, I'll be okay... I... I love you.." Tech's hand dropped and his eyes closed. He gave one last sigh, then moved no more.
 
 Cassidy gasped sharply. "No...please, no!"
 
 "TECH! No!no!no!no!no!no! Please don't leave us!" Rev begged.
 
 Ace knelt beside Rev and set his hand on his shoulder. "I'm sorry, Rev, but..... I.... I don't think Tech can hear you anymore."

 Cassidy burst out in tears. She sank down and buried her face against Tech's chest, sobbing uncontrollably. Rev and Maria softly stroked her back, trying to comfort her. Cassidy stopped crying long enough to whisper into Tech's ear. "I love you, too."
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I've been listening to "Gotta Go My Own Way" again.

Yes, it is. *hides*

doggirl: Are you okay? *gets ready to call 911*

Chapter 8: "A Battle Won, A Friend Lost"
 
 What Cassidy saw next was something she would never forget. Tech's body lay there, motionless. She slowly knelt beside him. Deep cuts and scratches covered him, but, to Cassidy's horror, his regeneration powers did not come into affect. "Tech?" She whispered, stroking his forehead. "Can you hear me?" No reply came. Cassidy began shaking. "No.... Tech, please... wake up." 
 
.PINK TRIANGLE.
 
 "Rev, can you locate Tech and Cassidy?" Ace asked.
 
 "Yep! They're this way!" Rev disappeared. He reappeared a few seconds later. "Hehehe.. sorry."
 
 Lexi's eyes widened. "Uh... Rev? How many people did you pick up on your GPS?"
 
 "Including us? Eleven. Why?"
 
 "Because, including us, I can only hear ten different heartbeats."
 
 The Loonatics stared at each other with the same question in their eyes. "Well, let's hurry!" Ace shouted.
 
 The Loonatics stopped, dead in their tracks, at the sight of Cassidy, cradling a seemingly lifeless Tech in her arms, tears streaming down her cheeks.
 
 Rev was the first one by her side. "Oh my gosh! Cassidy? What happened?"
 
 "Easy, Rev, give her some air." Ace said somewhat-calmly.
 
 "My brother..." Cassidy hiccuped inbetween sobs, "he...he killed Tech."
 
 Andrew laughed evily. "Serves you right."
 
 Cassidy closed her eyes, trying to control the pure rage she felt building inside of her. She slowly stood up, fists clenched. "You will pay for what you have done, brother!" She growled, fists and eyes glowing light blue.
 
 "Is that a threat?" Andrew retorted, obviously enjoying messing with his younger sister.
 
 "Why do I have the feeling that he's gonna regret saying that?" Duck asked to no one in particular.
 
 The other Loonatics just stared in shocked silence. They had never seen Cassidy like this. She usually kept her emotions to herself, and had never once gotten angry, not even at Duck. 

 Rev was just about to rush up to Cassidy's side when Ace grabbed his arm. "It's Cassidy's fight, we have to let her finish it alone." 

 Rev opened his mouth to speak, but when Ace gave him a stern look, he closed it again. 

 Andrew charged at Cassidy, knocking her down. Cassidy pushed her feet off the floor and flipped him off. After a few minutes of battling, Andrew had kicked her right in the stomach, sending her into a wall. Then, he pined her tightly against it. "Look on the bright side, sis. Now you'll be able to be with your precious Tech forever."

 The fire in Cassidy's eyes faded. She had lost all hope. The pain from the battle and the pain of not being able to breathe were nothing compared to the pain she felt in her heart. All in a split second, she had her world turned upside down, and lost someone she loved. Nothing seemed to matter to her anymore.

 Suddenly, Andrew was tackled by a blur of yellow-and-black. Cassidy couldn't see who it was, as her vision had become blurry. She fell weakly to her knees. Next thing she knew, Rev was standing beside her, looking worried. "Go help the others.." Cassidy insisted. "I'll be fine..."
 
 Rev nodded and zipped off, a plan in his head. He zoomed by Andrew as fast as he could, knocking him over. Seeing himself outnumbered, Andrew wrapped his cloak around him and dissappeared. The Loonatics just stared, not believing what they were seeing. Ace was the first to snap out of it. "Duck, get Cassidy's father and sister and Prince Edward out."

 Duck silently obeyed. All of them were quiet, still taking in the recent events. 
 
 "Cassidy...."
 
 Cassidy head shot up when she heard Tech's voice. She rushed to his side, the others not too far behind her.
 
 Tech looked up at them. He half-smiled at them, too weak to do much else. "You guys have been the greatest friends I could ever ask for. Thanks." His gaze turned to Ace. "Ace, it's been an honor working with you."
 
 Ace, trying to control his tears, just simply said. "Like I said to Cassidy, the honor's mine."
 
 Tech glanced at Rev. "Rev, thanks for everything. Take care of Cassidy for me... please?"
  
 "Of course, Tech." That's all that Rev could muster to say.
  
 Using the last bit of strength he had, Tech lifted his hand up and touched Cassidy's cheek. "Cassidy?"
  
 Cassidy gently clutched his hand, tears streaking down her face. "Yes, Tech?"
 
 Tech did not like seeing Cassidy cry. "Hush, Cass. Don't worry, I'll be okay... I... I love you.." Tech's hand dropped and his eyes closed. He gave one last sigh, then moved no more.
 
 Cassidy gasped sharply. "No...please, no!"
 
 "TECH! No!no!no!no!no!no! Please don't leave us!" Rev begged.
 
 Ace knelt beside Rev and set his hand on his shoulder. "I'm sorry, Rev, but..... I.... I don't think Tech can hear you anymore."

 Cassidy burst out in tears. She sank down and buried her face against Tech's chest, sobbing uncontrollably. Rev and Maria softly stroked her back, trying to comfort her. Cassidy stopped crying long enough to whisper into Tech's ear. "I love you, too."
 
 Ace slowly stood up. He hugged Lexi tightly as she quietly cried. Duck and Slam just looked at the floor. King John and Prince Edward simply stood in shocked silence.
 
 Ace finally broke the silence. "Well, I... I guess we should get him home."
 
(END CHAPTER)
Sheesh, I'm crying. And I wrote this!