[Part 2] A Final Mechanical Stand

For those who haven't read part 1, here's the link: http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/fancreations/kt5gejwd-part-1-the-final-mechanical-stand

Anyway, as we left off, Heimerdinger and Ziggs had just entered the codes to activate the transformation of the W.A.R.D into a Super laser named R.E.Q.U.I.E.M. Meanwhile, Battlecast Vel'Koz was flinging Rumble around like a rag doll while he was struggling to hang on for dear life.

Computer: Would you like to begin Activation of Prototype: 42?

and : Yes

Computer: Prototype activation initialized. Beginning Core Reactor drain. Full activation in 20 minutes.

: Good, let's get up to the surface and help defend until it's ready.

Meanwhile, Battlecast Vel'Koz throws Rumble down to the ground one last time, his body trembling and aching from constant impacts

Battlecast : I'm impressed, most subjects die to blunt trauma before I begin my real tests...

: through struggled breathing Heh...Guess I'm a little bit tougher than your average subjects...

Battlecast : hmm..I grow tired of this shenanigans, I think I'll just disintegrate you and learn all your secrets that way..

As Battlecast Vel'Koz begins to charge up his Lifeform Disintegration Ray, Rumble quickly finds a nearby mirror. As Battlecast Vel'Koz fires, Rumble quickly angles the mirror and the beam ricochets off of it, bouncing off a large shiny beam, and redirects itself back to Vel'Koz. The beam then proceeds to disintegrate Vel'Koz's Structure.

Battlecast : What?!? How can this be? I cannot be outsmarted by a simple yordle! Aargh...

Battlecast Vel'Koz becomes nothing more than a slag pile. Meanwhile, the panel opens, and Heimerdinger and Ziggs step out to find Rumble collapsed on the floor next to them.

: What happened?!?

: Guess...you can say...I won this fight..urgh..

: Can you stand?

: No, I don't think so. Few of my ribs are broken and I'm having a hard time breathing as it is...My sight is getting all dark...if you have to come across anymore of those pieces of scrap metal...Hands Ziggs back the weapons...melt 'em for me will ya? I'm gonna go take a nap...

Heimerdinger and Ziggs watch in despair as the light fades from their comrade's eyes, and his body goes limp.

PA: Core Reactor fully drained, 15 minutes until Prototype Activation

: sigh ... Well if they don't know what we're up to, they probably do now...

: Yeah, let's go.

As Heimerdinger and Ziggs make it back to what's left of Frontal Command, They are shocked in disbelief to find Creator Viktor standing in front of the entrance alongside Battlecast Prime Cho'Gath, Battlecast Alpha Skarner, and Mecha Kha'Zix

: So, it really is you Viktor... Who've thought that you needed your entire Battlecast Army to fight us?

: Hehehe, so what if you've destroyed some of my soldiers, I have armies back at my Factories, just waiting to spread the Glorious Evolution across this world, and there's nothing you can do to stop it!

: That may be so, but what would happen if we stopped you?

: HA! That is impossible. I am a machine GOD, and NOTHING shall stand in my way! Not you, not your petty resistance, NOBODY!

Viktor and all of his allies begin to laugh maniacally.

PA: 10 Minutes until Prototype activation is complete

: Oh? Trying to create another of you little prototype creations? We'll see what happens when he's against my creations.

: I do have to ask, what happened to Prototype 06?

: Pfft, that hunk of scrap? It may have managed to defeat my Shock Trooper unit, but it was no match for my Battle tank and Assault unit!

Battlecast Cho'Gath belches out the head of Mecha Malphite in front of Heimerdinger and Ziggs

How uncultured!

Battlecast Prime : He was Tasty Though! HAHAHAHAHAHA

Just then, a cannon shot is fired at Battlecast Prime Cho'Gath. knocking loose his jaw in the Process

: WHAT? My Artillery Unit should've demolished all of your security Turrets!

: Please, you think we designed our turrets without a contingency plan? We've got Techmaturgal Repair bots working round the clock to repair any broken Machines! Our Turrets have been fixing themselves ever since they were destroyed!

: I see then. All units, destroy the Defensive turrets before they have a chance to attack!

Just as Creator Viktor shouts his command, Ziggs throws one of his Hextech Mk-III Grenades at the B.A. Skarner and B.P. Cho'Gath and it separates itself into a large cluster of sticky bombs, rooting them both into place. Meanwhile, the repaired Turrets begin bombarding them with an assortment of Projectiles.

B.P. : GRAAAGH, ENOUGH OF THIS!

The Turrets suddenly stop firing at them and turn off.

: Wait what? What happened?!

Coming from the control Center, Mech Kha'Zix jumps out from the window with his claws full of Wires

Mecha : Forget something?

PA: 5 Minutes until Prototype Activation. Hazard Doors have been opened.

: Hmm.. We should probably do something about this Prototype machine before it tries to do something. Perhaps I could make it work for my cause. Let's go everyone!

: Fine, However I think I'll have a little yordle snack before I'm through with this!

However, as Mecha Kha'Zix Lunges at the Yordle Duo, Ziggs throws out the Stasis Grenade and traps the Mechanized Monstrosity inside a stasis field.

: Time to see the results of the upgrade I made to my Mega Inferno Bomb!

Ziggs pulls out a device out of his grenade Bandoleer and throws it into Mecha Kha'zix's open mouth. The Stasis field then dissipates and the Mecha-bug falls to the ground.

Mecha : Grr.. you think one of your little toys can stop me? I have evolved to near indestructibility! I am- UUURRGHH

Mecha Kha'zix starts to shudder and shake, his joints are starting to expand, fire starts spewing from different seams and ventricles, after 5 seconds, he completely explodes in a spectacular ball of flame.

: sigh such a good project gone to waste...

: No matter, I still have my machines to decimate you fools. Prepare to witness the power of the Glorious Evolution!

PA: Prototype Activation Complete! Opening the Hatch Doors

Meanwhile, back deep underground at the Reactor core, The Hazard doors are open, and from the darkness, a power core comes to life, as well as a pair of glowing eyes...

???: I...am...functional...

The Mechanical Being then begins to move out of his metal cage, ripping the Cords that fed him power off the wall. He then sees the large light emanating from outside the Hatch Doors. However, before he is allowed out, a mechanical arm hands the being a large staff-like object. After the mechanical arm has retreated to the darkness, the being's booster rocket begins to fire up, and it begins to make it's way up the hatch doors.

Back up at North Command, Ziggs managed to make his way back to the command center, and is attempting to rewire the defense network. All the while, Heimerdinger is using his personal turrets and gadgets to fend off Viktor and his 2 remaining Battlecast robots.

: How are you doing on fixing it?

: Easy, Einstein. It's not exactly plug and play here you know!

: Yeah well could you hurry it up there? I don't have much techmaturgy left here!

Suddenly, small explosions can be heard coming from the main reactor, as rubble starts flying left and right across the lab.

: What in the world?

B.A.: Unidentified mechanical object is coming this way, what is the recommended course of action?

: Hold your ground, it won't stand a chance against us!

As the rubble clears from behind North Command, the Smoke clears to reveal a towering Mechanical Being with a large staff.

: heheheheheHAHAHAHAHAHAHA It's time to unleash our new Prototype to the world! Introducing Prototype 42, Designation: Karthus!

: Err.. We tend to call it "Mecha Karthus" for short.

: Hmm..gotta say, I'm actually rather impressed. But it shall not change the fact that my machines shall eliminate your pathetic excuse for a machine! Destroy it!

As B.A. Skarner and B.P. Cho'gath begin to make their way toward Mecha Karthus, when suddenly the Defensive Turrets begin shooting at them again

ah HA! I did it! I fixed the turrets! I've also taken the liberty of slightly rewiring their AI to recognize our new project as an ally.

: Very good, very good. Now, Prototype 42, destroy the battlecast!

Mecha : With pleasure...

Mecha Karthus presses a button on the console located on his arm, and his back begins to open up to reveal a missile bay. The staff then projects a holographic reticule on the top of it. As karthus points the reticule at the ground, missiles shoot out of the bay and towards Battlecast Prime Cho'gath. One hits his jaw, and completely knocks it off.

B.P. : GRAAAGH, You will pay for that! Revenge sub-routine activated!

Mecha : Activate Electric Field Type-E

Battlecast Prime Cho'gath charges at Mecha Karthus, but as soon as he gets close enough, Mecha Karthus activates an electric field coming from the center of his body.

B.P. : GRAAAGH... Can't get close to him, must get away!

: No, no, no, NO!. Months of planning, and this is the result? RETREAT ROBOTS! RETREAT!

Mecha : I don't think so...

Mecha karthus then deploys 2 metal rods from his arms, and attach to the ground at a far distance from each other in front of Viktor and his robots. The rods then create a holographic field as they pass through, and they are slowed by a miniature stasis field that surrounds them. Mecha Karthus fires more missiles at them, as B.A. Skarner attempts to retaliate by launching his harpoon at him. Unfortunately for B.A. Skarner,Ziggs launches another Hextech Mk-III grenade and traps the harpoon to the ground, trapping Skarner in the process.

B.A. : No no no no NO NO NO!

With another volley of missles from Mecha Karthus, Battlecast Alpha Skarner is destroyed.

: I can't take anymore! we must leave this place at once!

Mecha :Targets locked. Activate Extermination Subroutine, Protocol R.

Mecha Karthus's Command is sent to the R.E.Q.U.I.E.M. Cannon, as it locates the targets locked on my Karthus. As Creator Viktor and B.P. Cho'Gath attempt to escape into the jungle, 2 large beams of red light appear from the sky and create a large fiery explosion. And then, silence...

ONE WEEK LATER:

As the Mech station is slowly being rebuilt, Search teams return with the last of the scrap metal believed to be the remains of Battlecast Prime Cho'Gath , however no sign of Creator Viktor's body appear to be found. Near the Southern gate, Heimerdinger and Ziggs appear to be standing at the grave of their fallen friend...

: He was a good man...

: and an even better friend...

: I can't believe he's gone...

: Yes, but he died the way he wanted, protecting the world from the hands of evil...

: Yes, that is true...

Afterward, they make their way over to the Southern gate and survey the remaining wreckage.

: It's going to take a while to completely rebuild the place...

: I say we destroy it and build a new one!

: ... No, Ziggs.

: Aww, you never let me have any fun!

Heimerdinger begins to chuckle a bit at his friend and colleague.

: sigh If it's to completely destroy everything you touch, I guess it's for the best.

The 2 Yordle Scientists then make their way to the new construction line, where Mecha Aatrox and Mecha Malphite have been rebuilt.

: Well, I see reconstruction is going according to schedule...

Mecha : ...Is it true? There is another one like us?

: sigh Well, I guess we can't keep it a secret anymore can we? Yes, there is a new Prototype among you.

Mecha : And what they are saying about Prototype 00, that as well?

: Yeah, got to blow up the bug myself..

Mecha I...See...

Down at the Secret area beneath the new Reactor Core, Heimerdinger and Ziggs have placed Mecha Karthus's repair Bay where he has long since slept.

Mecha : So... Am I to stay here?

: err. not completely. For the time being, this will be where you stay until we build a 3rd repair bay above the surface.

Mecha : I... have read about the man who I was based on... He was a lich who preached about the word of death... Is that was I am to become?

: Err... no, while the person you were based on was obsessed with death, your purpose is to defeat the battlecast in order to bring peace to this world.

Mecha I see... What will become of me?

: Well, we've thought about it, and we'd like to have you become part of the team along with Prototypes 06 and 13. You'll serve as a main component in the destruction of the battlecast forces.

Mecha : ... What were to happen if I die?

: A good question, when you take fatal damage, your reactor core will overload allowing you to use your abilities for up to 7 seconds without worrying about using resources. After which, it will implode on itself and your AI will be transferred back to the lab where we can rebuild you.

Mecha : I see... So you're saying I can be used as cannon fodder. Is that it?

: err.. no no no no. While it may sound like such, rebuilding you requires a lot of resources, so try not to get yourself killed too much.

Mecha : hmmhmmhmm I see... I shall aid your cause in the extermination of the Battlecast, but only because they choose to attempt to augment themselves to lengthen their lifespan... I assure you, when I crush their metallic bodies, they shall see their augments in despair as they desperately try to cling on to dear life... Only then, shall I assure that death is inevitable... especially to all that oppose me...

: Very well... Keep in mind, that if you go rogue like Prototype 00 however, we've got access codes to terminate your AI.

Mecha : Very well.

As they walk up the stairway leading to the main lab Ziggs brings up an interesting point

: Hmm... We should keep a monitor on Prototype 42 at all times..

: Interesting. It isn't like you to be cautious about things..

: I'm just saying, something isn't right about him... It's like the real Karthus is inside him somehow...

: Well, all I can say is that only Time shall tell if our investment shall pay off, or if it spells doom for us all...

THE END