Ruthless and Restless

  It was another deadly dusted day or what it seem to be night in the Wastelands, as the silence filled the air and small crackling sounds walked the lands. As the air was thicken by fog a young boy walked along what seemed to be a road. He looked like he was around fifteen as he walked in his dirty tattered high leather boots and cloths that had holes and dirt which covered his entire body. He had grey colored eyes and dark black hair that had a slight ash color because of the dirt. He wore a T-shirt and shorts as his legs were covered in cloth wrapped as bandages, he also had bandages on his hands as he carried two buckets that had the letters F and S as he walked, the F stood for food and the S meant supplies. He also carried an old looking bag on his back that was patched with other cloth to block the holes, he also carried a long stick that had a hook on one end and a long iron pole that was pointy on both ends. Alongside him walked a machine that resembles a dog, it had the head of a dog and a body that looked like a crate, a glowing chest and mechanic legs. They walked side by side doing their usual search to collect food and resources when he heard something in a distance, he slowly placed down his buckets and hid behind one of the vehicle that rested on its side, he then slowly crawled closer to the noise while using anything in his surrounding as cover. When he was close enough he peered from his hiding spot and saw one of the creatures eating from the chest, the man laid there lifeless pooled in blood with his eyes opened as they stared in the direction of the boy. The creature was ripping the flesh from the man laying as the tearing of skin from the man's body was heard along with the creature gashing down his flesh. 

  The boy knelt there as the scene played before him, but he wasn't terrified not in the slightest as he was used to the sight of monsters ripping limps from others. He slowly pulled his head away and stretched his hand to his back reaching for the iron pole, but as he did he heard a low sound behind him. He slowly turned his head trying not to make any sudden movement and when he could finally see behind him he felt something heavy within him as he saw the creature's prying stance, but he remained calm. He knew he had to do something and fast, he then decided to make one fast pull on the iron pole and hopefully defend himself, as he was pulling on the iron pole swiftly the creature saw him as he was making fast movement and wasted no time rushing after him, as the creature rushed towards him the only thing he managed to do was to place the iron pole over him chest as the creature made impact sending him off his feet. As he was rolling on the ground and the world turning before his eyes he managed to stick the pole into the ground stopping his movement, the creature wasted no time rushing after him once more, but then it felt something snapping on its leg, the boy looked up and realized it was his dog, but the creature hardly felt the pain and swung its leg as the mechanic looking dog was sent crashing into one of the vehicles.

  "Iron 99!" the boy screamed as he looked to the direction and only received a low bark as response. With one second of distraction he failed to notice the creature above him as its saliva mixed with blood dripped onto his ear running down his shoulder and the stench of the creature's breath that followed. With swift movement once more he pulled the pole upwards stabbing the creature as it released a loud howl, within the same moments the creature from before attacked him, he managed to dodged but it was obvious that he was slow. When it came to close range he was always at a disadvantage, but from a distant his ability was well polished. He was left with nothing in his hand as the pole got caught into the creature's skin, as he stood there trying to formulate a plan he was attacked once more as he managed to dodge the attacks from both of the creatures, he was feeling angderline at first, but now he felt panicked or possible fear as he started breathing heavily. As he was about to be attacked he was ready to deflect the attack, but as the creatures charged at him, someone appeared and smashed them to the ground denting the ground inwards and their insides went splashing in all directions, he managed the keep his stance as he cover his face and knelt to the ground trying not to be blown away as some of the creatures guts splashed on him. He then slowly moved his hands away and saw a man kneeling on the ground with the squashed creatures with a robotic arm, the man's hand then went back to normal as he flashed the creature's blood from his hand. The man then stood up and their eyes meant, when he realized who it was he felt relieved and stared standing.

  "Restless, it's you. Thanks for that", he said relieved as he stood to his feet. The man called Restless walked over to him looking him up and down and then using his hand he gave the boy a chop in his head. The boy then held his head as he felt the pain, holding his cries from the pain and bent to the ground. The man only stood there for a few seconds and then spoke. 

  "I guess my words always go over your head Lynx" Restless said adding pressure to the boy's name while dragging it and looked at him while his sharp eyes. Lynx then lifted his head to meet his cold looking eyes, but to him his eyes always looked the same. 

  "No, no that's not it. This time was different" Lynx said with one hand still on his head.

  "Oh really" Restless said plainly.

  "Yes, I was trying to retrieve the battery from the car over there" he said pointing in the direction. "I was being careful honesty, but then a monster came from behind and-" he paused "wait Iron 99" he said as his eyes widen making a sharp turn, Restless then told him to calm down and showed that he was strapped to his back. "I switched him off, he wouldn't stop barking" Restless said untying the animal and handing it to Lynx. He exhaled sharply and switched on the animal "You shouldn't switch him off, it's kinda the same as being dead you know" Lynx said calmly and Restless nodded while making a humming sound with understanding. He switched on the animal and when it saw Lynx it started licking his face and started barking, and it made Lynx slightly chuckle "Watch this" Lynx then placed his hand to his lips "Shhh" and the dog went silent. Restless only stood there observing them when he heard a sound in the distance. "We should get moving" Restless suggested looking in the direction. 

  "Oh wait, I wanna retrieve the battery first" Lynx said looking up at Restless. "Battery? did my brother put you up to this" Lynx replied with a no while waving his free hand. "You shouldn't risk your life for his games, you're not like us you know" Restless spoke while resting a hand on Lynx's head, Lynx only looked to the ground " I know ,but still I wanna get the battery" Lynx said as he looked into Restless's eyes and he only sighed as he knew he couldn't stop him. They both carefully made their way to the vehicle that Lynx saw earlier, when they reached Restless kept a look out and Lynx took the battery from the vehicle. Lynx placed the battery in his bag and carried his dog and Restless carried the buckets that he had. After about two hours they finally reached an area that had collapsed buildings on each other, they walked over to it and entered it as they passed the dim lights that laminated the passage way, soon they reached an opening area where few men was standing and sitting around while talking and as they passed they went quiet. Soon a man came from a another area laughing with two others by his side, Lynx and the man made eye contact and he immediately stiffen his pose as the made his way to him.

  "Here he comes" Lynx said as he stood firmly.

  "I feel sorry for you" Restless said to himself looking over at Lynx.

  The man walks over to Lynx with a serious look as everyone stopped what they were doing and watched them closely as they were curios. The man was close to Lynx as everyone awaited his next move, but his next move surprised them all. The man started hitting Lynx in the back in a friendly way and gave a hearty laugh. The man was tall, muscularly built, hand a scar that ran from his right ear to his chin and another one that was much larger as it ran from his shoulder to his palm. The man then kept slamming Lynx as Lynx did his best trying not to fall over.

  "Lynx" the man called his name happily, "how are you, what brings you here, you need something? did something happen?" the man asked as he keep hitting Lynx. "I'm fine Ruthless, everything is fine. I brought something for you" Lynx said as he fought against the pain. He should be used to the greeting from Ruthless, but Ruthless's hands were much too heavy for his boney back. Lynx then explained that he found a battery which made Ruthless happier. 

  "You see this boys, this is the reason he's my One and half. If anyone so dares to touch him one day I'll kill them" Ruthless said with a threatening voice but then he went back to laughing. They then walked down a few stairs and reached an arena looking area that was dark. Lynx then walked to the side and played the battery in a machine as the lights in the room started flickering and brightening. Everyone was in awe, but for those who already knew of Lynx's capabilities wasn't surprised as the others. The cheered and was reading to begin their game of arm wrestling and other fights. Everyone took their seats and started betting, they mostly did the matches as way of exchange and trade. Ruthless called his base RR or Raven, he was the leader and a very strong and almost no one dared to attack them or make an enemy of them. Ruthless was his twin and his job was mostly go on undercover missions, he was a spy. Restless had long messy black hair that was wrapped by a wire, he had green eyes and always looked serious and distant, he would appear and to most he disappeared afterwards. Ruthless and Restless were twin brothers who would do anything to protect one another, they didn't look identical but there resemblance showed. Lynx was finishing setting up the lights as Ruthless and restless looked down on him from a higher ground.

  "He's definitely going to get there one day" Ruthless said with his eyes on Lynx.

  "I agree. I think you should try talking to Lynx about what he does. He's not like us you know" Restless said looking at his brother.

  "I understand your concern brother, but Lynx will always be the guy to seek answers, he's a curious one. I think he's well aware of his ability, he's a wonderful kid" Ruthless said as he smiled but then his eyes sadden and Restless could understand the reason for his shift in emotion. 

  "Yeah he is" Restless said as he brought his attention back to Lynx who was finished. Lynx saw them looking down at him and smile as he made his way to them.