ATLAS: Pandora's Box

Siblings

Atlas and Sasha joined Pandora and Wasp inside the control room of The Doom Ship. "Ok Pandora I think it is time you explain why Jason and Aric are after you," Atlas said. "They want this," Pandora said holding a small cube-shaped box. "What is it?" Atlas asked. "This is The Box Of Pith, a magic box that contains many many things, good and evil, I was given it by a man named Moro, he gave it to me while I was traveling with my sister, he owned a shop and I saw it on the shelf, he sold it to me but told me what was inside and told me to be careful, and ever since I have never let anyone use it," Pandora said. "But wouldn't Alpha Advancements have taken it from you when you were captured?" Sasha asked. "They did but they realized it was a mistake once they opened it, it released a force to be reckoned with, and they locked it away, but of course I stole it back and I held me and the others to escape," Pandora said. "So they want the box for whatever is inside?" Atlas asked. "Exactly, we cannot let them have it, never! I need to return to my homeworld called Unis, there I can hide the box away forever," Pandora said. "Then we head for Unis," Atlas said. Atlas got into the ship's radio and contacted Moe and told him what was going on. "Well there is bad news, Aiden not in good shape, he is bleeding a lot I got to get him to a medical facility now, the nearest one I can think of is on the planet Malus, so I will take him there," Moe said. "Ok we will meet you there once we have hidden the box away," Atlas said. Their ships went in different directions.

Aric arrived at The Event Horizon with Derkek and Sukoi. They walked into Jason's study and stood in front of his desk. Jason was standing looking out at the stars and space. "Sir, I am sorry, the box got away..." Aric said. Jason turned around and stared at him, "Who took it?' he asked. "Atlas and the others, they helped Pandora escape," Aric said. "Hm, X you have failed me many many times, and I had faith in you, I thought you could actually do something great, but you fail time and time again," Jason said. "Please give me another chance," Aric said. "...No...I have given many people chances and they only mess up more," Jason said. Jason walked over to his desk and pressed a button on it, "Fire when ready, Jane," he said. A screen in his study came on and they saw Volture on it. Then a large purple beam hit it causing a black hole to appear sucking up everything. "NOOO!" Aric shouted. "I gave you many chances to prove yourself worthy, Aric, but you failed each one," Jason said "Ugh! this is not what The M.O.B is supposed to be! we were supposed to be a family, not a service to you! you egotistical bastard!" Aric shouted. Jason held up his hand and Aric was paralyzed and then felt a sharp pain in his head. "Y-y-you b-b, "Aric's eyes then began to bleed, and then his head exploded. Jason pressed a button on his desk and two men came into the room. One had long black hair that covered on side of his face and he had a goatee and mustache as hell, his name was Blaze. And the other had a shaved head and wore a black bandana over his mouth, his name was Panzer. They both had solid black eyes and vampire-like fangs. "Blaze and Panzer, I have an important mission for you, you are going to Unis and track down Pandora and Atlas, I want them both and bring them back here," Jason said. "We will find them," Blaze said his voice was deep and sounded very dark and echoey. They both went down to the hanger and got into spacecraft that had to cockpits joint together. They flew off and headed for Unis. "And as for you two, I want you two, I have a mission for you," Jason reached into his desk and laid down on his desk six pictures of different people, on the back of each photo is their location, each of them has great potential to be a part of us, I want you to find each of them and take them to Deadland," Jason said. "Alright, we're on it," Sukoi said. They left the room. Jason closed his eyes. In his mind's eye, he could see everything Atlas was doing. Jason chuckled, "Oh Atlas, I know where you are, and I always will know," he said. 

The Doom ShIp landed in a small city. In the city was a train station. "I think I will stay here, my motor might freeze," Wasp said. "Ok, I will contact you when we are ready to leave," Atlas said. Atlas, Sasha, and Pandora got off the ship and went to the train station. They bought some tickets on for the train with the last bit of money they could find inside The Doom Ship. They boarded the train and sat down in some seats. The train was headed to the city Mull, the hometown of Pandora, there was a cave there that could be used as the place to hide the box so no one could find it. Pandora sat one row ahead of Sasha and Atlas. Sasha reached over and hold Atlas's hand, "Atlas I need to tell you something," she said. "What is it?" he asked kissing her hand. "Well you know the other night we were messing around and stuff? well, I...I am pregnant," Sasha said looking down. "Y-you are what?" Atlas said with a look of shock. "I know I am sorry, I knew we should have been more careful, but I... ugh.." Sasha covered her face and began to cry. Atlas put his arms around her. "It's ok, once we get finished with this we are going far away and living a normal life, we won't have to worry about anyone harming us," Atlas said. "You promise?" she asked. "I promise.., I am so happy about this, I truly am," he said kissing her. She smiled and hugged him. 

It was dark at this point. Blaze and Panzer had tracked them down and were now on top of the train. "The train is covered in the queen's soldiers, she controls this whole planet, we must be careful," Blaze said. Panzer nodded and they walked across the top of the train. 

As The Bronze Angel was flying Moe saw a large long spacecraft ahead. He turned on his radio to try and contact them. "Who is this?" a voice said. "Hello this is Moe Stam, I need help!" Moe exclaimed. "What is the problem," the voice asked. "I have someone in my ship who is badly hurt, I need to get him help, medical help," Moe said. The radio went silent. "Please! I can't let him die," Moe exclaimed. "Fine, come aboard," the voice said. 

Tobi left the city and wrapped his scarf tighter around his face. Tobi walked through the countryside for many miles until he came across his old village. It was abandoned and left in ruins. He walked through the cold stone streets and felt the cold breeze of wind blowing through its hollow streets. He could feel the pain, suffering, and hardship this town went through. One year the town became so poor that they had to go days without eating. Tobi walked to his old house. He went to the backyard and found where an old doll was, it had belonged to her, Tobi put it there as a memorial in front of an old tree. An old faded purple scarf was wrapped around it. Tobi kelt down in front of the tree. "Hey, sis, I am back again, I know it has been a while since I last came to visit, I am sorry, things were getting busy, I don't know what to do, I have helped Jason invade a village here on Unis, and the more I look at it, I realize how much it is like the when AA came here, I want to stop it, and make things right, but I don't know how I'll be killed on the spot I know, I just need help, a sign of guidance...please, I know you are out there somewhere...please help me out of this..." Tobi said as he stared down at her grave. Tears formed in his eyes and he dug his hands into the snow. "I promise, I'll make things right...I promise, I promise I will...Pandora...." Tobi said.