Big guy and rusty the boy robot #51 End prog

 

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Previously on Big guy and rusty the boy robot…

 

Suddenly Omega raises it’s main cannon and fires on big guy Jr.  Diana is caught off guard and isn’t able to dodge the blast.  Omega flies away with Rusty in its whip.  When the smoke clears most of the armor of the bgy-12 is missing.  Diana quickly ejects and watches as the remains explode.

 

“Dwayne!” Diana yells.

 

Diana rushes towards the remains of the bgy-11.  She pulls through the wreckage and finds Dwayne.  She pulls him out and notices he is unconscious.

 

“Dwayne!” Diana yells.

 

She finds no heartbeat and begins CPR.

 

“1..2..3..4 come on Dwayne.  Don’t die now.” Diana says then does mouth to mouth.

 

“1..2..3..4….

 

Omega continues to fly away from the city with Rusty.  Suddenly a bunch of military planes appear and fire on him. 

 

“Drop the boy robot now!” A pilot orders.

 

Omega responds with his shock wave attack, knocking all the planes down.  Meanwhile the ninja is watching it all.  He pulls back his hood revealing a robotic face.

 

“I have searched for who I am and why I came into existence.  I know who I am and what I must do now.” The ninja says.

 

And now the conclusion…

 

“1..2..3..4 come on buddy.” Diana says.

 

Suddenly Dwayne coughs and slowly gets up.

 

“What happened?” Dwayne asks.

 

He looks around at the wreckage.

 

“Omega destroyed both robots.  We are defenseless now.” Diana responds.

 

Diana takes out her communicator.

 

“This is Lt. Masterson calling Mack at the pit.” Diana says.

 

“I’d ask you how it went but sensor readings, or I should say lack of them tell me already.” Mack says grimly.

 

“The robot’s armor proved to be impervious to all of our weapons.  The bgy-11 was cut in half and left arm ripped off.  The bgy-12 completely destroyed.” Diana reports.

 

“Then it’s over.  We have nothing left to attack that thing with.” Thornton’s voice says.

 

A few moments of tense silence follow.

 

“I’m sending a helicopter to pick you too up and to retrieve anything it can from the bgy-11.  Any kind of data might help us figure a way to stop this thing.” Thornton says.

 

“Affirmative.” Diana says.

 

She remembers something suddenly.

 

“Oh my god Rusty.  The robot took Rusty.” Diana says.

 

“What?” Thornton asks shocked.

 

“It used a energy whip and took Rusty with it.” Diana says.

 

Meanwhile Omega continues to fly.  After a few minutes it lands in a barren area.  It’s weapons come online and blow a hole in the earth.  Omega flies down a shaft and lands in a familiar lab.  It puts Rusty down.

 

“We’re here.” Omega says.

 

Rusty looks around and gasps.

 

“This is poindexter’s lab.” Rusty says.

 

Suddenly Omega attaches itself to a computer and the screen comes to life.  Poindexter’s face appears on it.

 

“I’m back.” Poindexter says smiling.

 

Dwayne and Diana return to the Darkhorse.  Mack uploads all the data retrieved from the bgy-11.

 

“Sir we have lost contact with Rusty.  It appears like he has dropped off the face of the earth.” A scanning officer reports.

 

“Show me the last place you had a reading.” Dwayne orders.

 

A map appears.  Something about that area clicks in Dwayne’s head.

 

“That’s where poindexter’s old lab was.  What would that robot want with that?” Dwayne asks confused.

 

Diana laughs and says, “Maybe Poindexter is inside Omega.”

 

But everybody is serious at that comment.  Diana also stops laughing when she thinks about it.

 

“Why else would it take Rusty?” Diana thinks.

 

“How are you still alive?” Rusty asks back at the lab.

 

“I am immortal.  Ever since I was rebuilt to be perfect and shucked that frail human body.” Poindexter responds.

 

“What do you want with me?” Rusty asks.

 

 

Poindexter laughs insanely.

 

“Grandpa’s got a present for you.” Poindexter says.

 

Back at the Darkhorse Mack is still scanning the data.

 

“Still nothing.” Mack says shaking his head.

 

Mack paces around then stops.

 

“What if we use the NURDS on it.  They can destroy it from the inside out.  All we have to do is change their function from repair and upgrade to destroy.” Mack says.

 

Dwayne backs up.

 

“Oh no they did enough damage already with the bgy-11.” Dwayne says remembering that incident.

 

Mack frowns then brings up the schematics of the robot.  He zeroes in on a small hole in the back

 

“It’s the only choice we have right now.  This hole is too small to launch any kind of weapons inside but it’s big enough to launch a tiny pod of NURDS into it.

 

Dwayne sighs.

 

“All we have to do is get someone close enough to fire the pod into it.” Mack says.

 

Diana steps forward.

 

“I’ll do it.” Diana says.

 

“Wait are you sure?  You will be putting your life in a lot of danger.  Who knows what that robot will do after the pod gets inside.” Dwayne warns.

 

“Hey you have risked your life.  It’s my turn.” Diana says smiling.

 

Back at the lab Omega launches back through to the surface and lands on the ground.  Omega looks towards the city and launches again.  The ninja watches it as it flies.

 

“It’s time to fulfill my destiny and why I am still alive.” The ninja says.

 

The ninja suddenly races after it at a speed that makes him a blur.  Diana is flying in a jet plane looking for Omega.

 

“I still can’t pick up Rusty’s signal.” Diana says.

 

“Maybe you should go to the lab and see if he was left there.” Mack says to Dwayne.

 

Diana finally approaches Omega at its target…Quarks.

 

“It’s attacking Quarks!” Diana yells.

 

A bunch of soldiers storm out of the entrance and fire on Omega.

 

“No get away!” Diana yells.

 

But Omega blasts them before they can move.  Suddenly Omega slams into the tower hard.

 

“What is going on out there?” Slate yells.

 

Diana gets within weapons range.

 

“Please let this reach it’s target.  It’s our only hope.” Diana prays.

 

The pod fires and flies into the small hole.  Diana waits.

 

“Please.” Diana prays some more.

 

Suddenly Omega goes rigid and falls backward.  All over it’s surface starts to decompose.

 

“Yes!” Diana yells.


”It’s working.  I’m picking up a total armor breakdown.  But the inner workings aren’t being affected for some reason.” Mack reports.

 

Dwayne finally reaches the old lab and lands.  He grapples down the hole and lands on the ground.  Suddenly the lab comes to life once more and Poindexter appears on the screen.  Dwayne gasps at seeing him.

 

“So it was you.  Where is Rusty!” Dwayne demands.

 

Poindexter doesn’t respond he simply brings a picture of Omega at Quarks.  The color drains from Dwayne’s face.

 

“This is Lt. Hunter.  Do not attack…” Dwayne starts to say.

 

But before he can finish a large metal arm knocks him out.

 

Officers surround Omega and watch as the armor completely dissolves.  Suddenly it stands back up.

 

“Alpha.” Omega says.

 

“I am picking up an energy buildup coming from inside!” Mack yells.

 

Diana scans it herself and frowns.

 

“It’s a bomb!” Diana yells.

 

The officers fire on it.

 

“Don’t you might set it off!” Diana yells.

 

5 minutes pass.

 

“Beta.” Omega says.

 

“I think it’s counting to Omega and once it reaches that then the bomb will go off.” Diana says.

 

“If the time frame between alpha and beta stays the same we should have 20 minutes left.  And according to the power buildup that explosion will level the city.” Mack says.

 

“Give me some good news.” Diana says.

 

Dwayne wakes up and finds himself strapped to a chair.  He tries to struggle but the bonds are too strong.  Poindexter laughs insanely and Dwayne is shocked to see him in a new body.

 

“Do you like it?” Poindexter asks.

 

Poindexter stretches his body and smiles.

 

“Or perhaps you like this one better.” Poindexter says.

 

Then to Dwayne’s horror Poindexter changes into Dwayne.  Poindexter laughs insanely and grabs Dwayne’s head.

 

“Soon I will be you!” Poindexter yells.

 

“Delta.” Omega says back at Quarks.

 

“There was only a 4 minute wait that time.” Mack says.

 

Mack frowns.

 

“It must be on an accelerated time frame.  Who knows how long we have now.” Diana says.

 

Suddenly the ninja shows up startling everybody.

 

“It’s time you know who I am.” The ninja says.

 

The ninja concentrates and speaks again.

 

“Who I am.” The ninja says suddenly in Poindexter’s voice.

 

Diana whips out her gun and points it at the ninja.

 

“I am the human ninja.  After I was killed by my own creations they saved my brain and put it in their systems.  After the destruction of the base my container somehow survived.  Military people found it and used it in an experimental robotic warrior with a human brain test.  They blocked my memories so I wouldn’t remember who I really was.  Eventually a piece of my remembered and escaped.  I became my own warrior with a master.” The ninja says.

 

“Ronin.” Diana says.

 

Back in the lab Dwayne is still being shocked by Poindexter and is weakening.

 

“Give up and it will go a lot easier.  I soon will have total revenge against everybody that helped destroy me.  And what better way than with the appearance of their most trusted heroes.” Poindexter says.

 

Poindexter laughs insanely.  Suddenly visions flash through Dwayne’s head.  His ‘death’, his amnesia and having to wander the city looking for answers.  His having to fight against his will and nearly killing Diana.  All these images give him strength.  Suddenly Dwayne screams out in anger.  Poindexter is thrown backwards.

 

“YOU HAVE USED ME FOR THE LAST TIME!” Dwayne says in a very loud voice.

 

He grabs Poindexter’s head and rips it out of its socket.  Poindexter yells until Dwayne crushes his head.  He then smashes the body.

 

“Gamma.” Omega says after only 3 minutes.

 

“It’s time for me to do what I was always meant to do.” The ninja says.

 

The ninja jumps inside the husk of Omega and grabs the core.   Energy runs through them both and the ninja cries out.

 

“Help me.” Rusty’s voice says suddenly.

 

“Rusty?” Slate asks.

 

With his last ounce of strength the ninja reaches inside and grabs Rusty’s body.  He then tears it from the connections.  Slate rushes up and takes Rusty’s body.  She looks at his motionless body with fear.

 

“Rusty?!” Slate yells.

 

“Goodbye grandson.” The ninja says.

 

The ninja grabs the core and crushes it.  Omega falls completely apart and the ninja falls to the ground.  Slate looks over at him.

 

“Thanks.” Slate says softly.

 

“Y..y..y..r..e…w...l..m..e” The ninja stutters barely functioning.

 

The ninja goes limp and ceases function.


”Is the bomb stopped?” Slate asks.

 

Diana scans and nods her head.  Later on Dwayne and the other pit crew members watch as Rusty is hooked up to a diagnostic bed.  Slate shakes her head.

 

“It doesn’t look good.” Slate says.

 

Inside Rusty he is battling his own fear.  He has given up, afraid of dying.

 

"Rusty!" Dr. Slate yells.

 

"Core going critical." A voice inside Rusty says.

 

"Goodbye Dr. Slate." Rusty says.

 

A huge explosion envelops him.

 

"Rusty!" Dr. Slate yells.

 

"Core going critical." A voice inside Rusty says.

 

"Goodbye Dr. Slate." Rusty says.

 

A huge explosion envelops him.

 

Meanwhile Thornton gets word.

 

“I give him all my prayer and thoughts.  Tell me as soon as you know more.” Thornton says.

 

Suddenly Slate disconnects Rusty from the system.

 

“What are you doing?” Melissa asks shocked.

 

Slate hooks him up to the VR system.

 

“Seeing what he’s going through.” Slate responds.

 

Suddenly she finds herself in his nightmare world

 

"Rusty!" Dr. Slate yells.

 

"Core going critical." A voice inside Rusty says.

 

"Goodbye Dr. Slate." Rusty says.

 

A huge explosion envelops him.

 

 

"Rusty!" Dr. Slate yells.

 

Slate reaches for Rusty but he pulls back.

 

"Core going critical." A voice inside Rusty says.

 

“No I can’t go back.  I don’t want to die again.” Rusty says.

 

"Goodbye Dr. Slate." Rusty says.

 

Slate sits down

 

A huge explosion envelops him.

 

"Rusty!" Dr. Slate yells.

 

“Death is part of life.  It’s a scary thing but we all have to accept it eventually.  I sometimes think about dying but I don’t let it rule my life.” Slate says.

 

"Core going critical." A voice inside…

 

The vision freezes.

 

“If we spend the whole time afraid of death then we will never live.” Slate says.

 

The death scene disappears and is replaced with a picture of Slate standing over Rusty who looks like he did before he got the living armor.  Rusty’s eyes open up.

 

“Hello.” Rusty says.

 

Slate gasps when she recognizes this as the time Rusty was first activated.


”Who are you?” Rusty asks.

 

“I’m Dr. Slate.  I will help you adjust to the world.” The vision Slate responds.

 

“Life is beautiful and if we keep ourselves from enjoying it then we might as well be dead.” Slate says.

 

The real rusty grabs Slate and hugs her.  Everything goes white and back in the real world Rusty comes back to life.  Everybody gasps.  Slate pulls the helmet off.

 

“Welcome back.” Slate says smiling.

 

One week later…

 

Thornton is finally let out of the hospital.  He is flown to the Darkhorse where everybody is waiting for him.  He steps down from the helicopter and looks around.  Diana starts to clap and soon everybody is clapping.  Thornton smiles.  When he sees Dwayne they exchange an uncomfortable glance.  Finally Thornton smiles and offers a hand.

 

“I’m sorry for what I did.” Dwayne says.

 

Dwayne takes the hand and they shake.  Later on a ceremony happen.  Thornton appears in a doorway holding a purple silk pillow with several medals on it.  He walks over to Rusty who is watching curiously.

 

“This has been a long time coming son.  For your show of bravery and honor I am proud to award you the Medal of Honor.” Thornton says. 

 

He then puts the medal over Rusty’s head who is too shocked to say anything.  Thornton does the same for Dwayne and Diana.  Everybody claps at them.

 

One year later…

 

A ceremony is going on. Mack is standing next to something tall that is covered.

 

“Using the data we retrieved from the robot we were able to create a new kind of BGY with better armor.” Mack says.

 

He looks over at Dwayne and Diana.

 

“And dual pilot seats.” Mack says.

 

He pulls back the sheet revealing a large robot that looks like a cross between the other BGY’s and the omega robot.

 

“I am proud to announce earth’s latest defense.  The BGY-13!” Mack announces.


An hour later the big guy signal goes off and big guy and Rusty fly off into the sky after it. The scene freezes like a snapshot so it will stay forever.

 

Next up it’s the series finale.  After all that has happened, all the loses and the gains.  All that is left is to say goodbye.  A bittersweet farewell.