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Post by Koith on Dec 10, 2012 3:29:13 GMT -4
Follows Dr. Falcon, Koith and the girls bring Marie to the lab. As the promise, he tells the sisters what he knows about that girl:
-I accidentally met that girl inside the wrecked car in my junkyard, as she was freezing and I rescued her! When she woke up, she called herself Marie TM-3 and admitted that she's my wife even through I got nothing about her in my AI. Being refused, she ran out of my junkyard crying. When I found her again, like this!
After a long sigh, the nameless soldier continues:
-I was being spotted by Skyway Patrol while trying to bring her back to our place and under the chase with them. Fortunately, I escaped, and got her back here!
Then, Koith facepalms himself. He wonders why Marie said those things, that she's his wife. The nameless soldier's head gone dizzy about tons of questions quarrelling him.
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Post by Champ on Dec 10, 2012 4:17:00 GMT -4
Blair crouched behind a car down the street from the Destroyer, her pistol in her hands, her eyes fixed on the carnage unfolding in front of her. At moments like this she wondered why exactly giant monsters always decided to converge on this city in particular. In her entire time in Central City she'd never once seen a giant monster attack, and she was pretty sure that the Patrol units in the rest of the country rarely had to deal with this kind of thing either.
"Corporal Mars to Skyway HQ," She said into the microphone on her helmet, "If anyone's reading me, please tell me we have a plane inbound to Doreck Avenue or something, because right now or boys down here are getting shredded...sort of literally, actually."
The voice that replied was entirely too calm.
"Our allies from G-Force have apparently mobilized two teams to deal with the situation," It said casually, "We also have the rest of your Special Response Team inbound with Pulse cannons to provide support."
Blair sighed, wishing that these response units would reach her soon.
"Could you tell them to hurry the hell up?" She asked, "I don't know if our guys are going to last until they get here."
"I'll see what I can do," The voice said.
As she broke off radio contact with headquarters she turned to Colette, who was hiding beside her, along with Champ.
"Okay, good news and bad news," She said, "Good news, we have help on the way, bad news, we need to distract that thing until they get here. Vector, you're up."
Colette stared at Blair for a moment, unable to process what she'd just said. When everything clicked her mouth fell open in surprise.
"Um...what?" She asked?
"I need you to distract that thing," Blair said calmly.
"I don't wanna' die!" Colette shouted at her.
"Well you're gonna' do that at this rate whether you distract it or not," Blair said, "Better to go out being useful than cowering behind a car."
Colette frowned, wanting to point out that Blair wasn't exactly being helpful herself, but deciding instead to find a way to distract the beast without drawing attention to herself. The interesting thing about the Vector beam was that it bounced off certain reflective surfaces, and it's odd movement made it hard to trace it back to it's source at times. If she was smart she could bounce her shot to hit the monster without giving away her position.
"Victor," She said, leaning out from behind the car, "Target all reflective surfaces in the area."
The visor of her helmet nearly blinded her as it filled with hundreds of circles, each representing a target. She was quietly thankful that this battle had come during December. If it wasn't for all of these Christmas decorations she wouldn't have so many targets.
"Calculate paths for the Vector beam that will use the most reflections to hit target 'Destroyer'," She said.
As she spoke her visor highlighted the monster, projecting each possible path for the various beams. After only a few seconds it had completed it's task.
"Paths selected," Victor said into her ear, "Bringing up target reticle and adjusting beam to hit optimal targets."
No sooner had hes spoke than a target reticle appeared on her visor,showing her the point where she should fire the beam. As soon as it was done charging she opened her hand, watching several different beams burst forth, each hitting one of several oversized ornaments hanging from nearby lamp-posts. Each proceeded to bounce crazily off of several other decorations before finally hitting the 'Destroyer' from several different angles.
"Okay," Colette said, "Hopefully that got its attention away from your men and us. Now what?"
"Now we hope that G-Force hurries the hell up," Blair said.
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Post by Koith on Dec 10, 2012 5:33:43 GMT -4
At the time while Koith's waiting for Marie under treatment, Kane takes a scout at the alley. He sees cruisers roaming all over the sky. Looks like they're not hunting neither him nor the nameless soldier. As he heard the roar from afar, he's acknowledged what those cops are following. But, Kane's not in the mood to deal with those monsters.
Hides into the alley, he takes out the note its ink not totally dried up yet. Then, he sends a message to Koith via comm-link:
"I got a copy of the blueprint of the planned robbery at Tremorton Central Bank, those guys heavily armed, also with C4. 30 minutes and counting. Meet me at the back side 10 minutes earlier for briefing. Hurry up!"
While at the Wakeman's house, Koith receives the message from Kane - his dealer. It's another deal, but seems that guy want to make this nameless soldier into a "good" guy. No time wasting, KM-08 stands up and leaves some words with Rosie and Crystal:
-I got a job to do now! Just call me whenever Marie awakes.
Then, Koith leaves the house with haste.
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Tremorton Central Bank, 15 minutes earlier before the robbery,
At the back of the alley, Kane with his daily cloak found Koith's walking in.
-Faster than I thought, isn't it?
The nameless soldier replies:
-What's the plan of yours?
-Easy, easy.-Kane smirks, then pulls out the blueprint and shows Koith his plan-There are ten of them, three at the back, five at the hall, one on the 2nd floor and one for the drive. I'll wait in this area and neutralize the driver and the guards, also clear the overwatch and locating where the bomb is. Your mission is to enter the bank and wait for the robbery initiate. When my signal is on, do your best. Be advised, this place is full of civvies.
-So, what toy will we use?-Koith asks.
-As usual!-Kane answers-We can salvage their weapons if they aren't in our collection. We can't risk the life of the others by using the heavies.
-I see!-Koith smirks, and the dealer finishes his talk:
-Now go! Prepare yourself at the bank. Good luck,
-Ja! I'll do mein best!-The nameless soldier replies as he leaves the alley while checking his Night Hawk for the last time.
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Tremorton Central, Main Hall,
This place is crowded, with the radio keep calling for the name of the customers. While wandering around the area, Koith hears the guard jokes him:
-I didn't even think that cosplayers need to be here, though?
It's a jokes, but serious due to they sees Koith's gun. The soldier shrugs with a little smile.
BANG!
Later on, gunfire sounded and the crowd started screaming. At the front door, a group of five coming in with pistol, shotgun and sub-machineguns. The guards immediately responses, but they're being killed easily due to their firepower outmatched. Steps into the middle, one with the pistol shouts:
-THIS IS THE ROBBERY!!! STAY AT YOUR SIDE!
Then, he orders his mates:
-Corner the customers! You, go take the cash!
Luckily, Koith just hides in the unlocked room at the time before those robbers spot him. Takes a peek outside, he sees one guy with the rifle on the 2nd floor, just like what Kane said. Time passes, the tellers tried to refuse that there's no money, and the robber's leader fire some warning shots that made the customers terrified. Later on, the hiding nameless soldier sees that overwatch being killed by Kane, silently. Then, the comm-link turns on:
-I'd clear them out! Your turn, now.
-Roger!-As Koith replies, he pulls out the Night Hawk and charges outside. Surprised by the sudden appearance of the unknown hostile, the robbers tries to kill him.
BANG! BANG!
Two shots from Koith's gun and two with machineguns down. As the shotgun robber near into him, he takes a shot. But, with a quick roll, not even a single pellet hit the soldier, and he paybacks with a clear headshot. The another at the corner fires unprepared, but before he could hit KM-08, the robot does first, bullets all over the wall. Suddenly, the leader grabs one customer as his hostage and shrieks:
-Time's up, soldier! Put your gun down or this fat pig is dead.
Koith still aiming his Night Hawk and keeps silent. As the robber repeats:
-I say...put your gun dow...
But, before he could finish the threat. BANG! His head just exposed while trying to have a vision with Koith, and now he'd paid for his mistake by the hole on it. Stays out of the body, that customer still not believe in his eyes, he's keep breathing with scare. The robbery finally over, with the ultimate failure of the whole crew and ten tombstones are waiting. Then, sirens sound, Koith's comm-link starts:
-SWAT and the Skyway are now surrounding the building. Get your ass out of here, now! I'd carved a path for your escape.
-Thanks, kamerad!-The nameless soldier gratefully replies, then he runs into his escape path. Though the backdoor, Koith finally made it, he heads to Wakeman's house for checking Marie's condition.
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Post by Rosie on Dec 10, 2012 6:21:11 GMT -4
An operation begin after bring Marie to lab room. Dr Falcon looked at her wounds and broken parts. He had told the sisters and KM-08 to wait outside the lab room. During the operation, Vanilla act as his assistance of repairing the broken Marie.
Outside the lab room, Rosie and Crystal heard Koith's explaination. "Relax. Dr Falcon will save her. He just needs more time. Then, we can-" But before Crystal finished the nameless robot said he'll be back and left. "Fine, just know what you're doing," Crystal then talk to herself, "whatever your name is"
The two sisters patiently wait.
Few hours later, Dr Falcon had finished repaired everything at Marie and saw her eyes open, "Ah..you are awake." With a smile. "Gee, do you know what it takes to repair you? You should take care of your body very well," Vanilla said
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Post by Agai Lazen on Dec 10, 2012 16:00:10 GMT -4
A giant armored tank approached Destroyer, stopping around a corner. Numerous soldiers stepped out, wielding cannons too big for a normal human to carry. Jericho stepped out last, in his armored form, giving no hesitation to his commands. "Set masers to freeze and distract Destroyer, I'll give you the signal to force it towards the main cannon when it's fully charged. Now, MOVE OUT!!" With a wave of his hand, the soldiers surrounded Destroyer with lightening fast speed, and fired beams at all sides. Destroyer was hit by one of the freezing masers, shrieking in pain as one of its large tendrils froze up, and crumbled to dust. It tried to escape in a panic, but every one of its exits was instantly blocked by a maser-wielding soldier. Destroyer roared in frustration, spewing forth another jet of destructive gas at one of the soldiers. The soldier leaped high into the air to dodge the attack, and countered by shooting off Destroyer's frills. "NOW!!" Jericho commanded. The soldiers converged their fire on Destroyer, forcing it straight into the tank's giant cannon. "FIRE!!!" The tank launched its cannon straight into Destroyer's face, freezing its entire body before it quickly disintegrated into dust.
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Post by Champ on Dec 10, 2012 19:02:21 GMT -4
Blair gave a small nod as she watched the Destroyer fall, silently admitting that she was actually glad to have G-Force on her side for once. If nothing else it made these giant monster encounters a little less exciting, which was bad for the news team but good for anyone who wanted to sleep calmly at night. Stepping out from behind the car she walked over to Jericho, holding out her hand.
"Nicely done," she said, "I'm not gonna' lie, you really saved my..."
Before she could finish another alert came over her headset. Before it was even done she already found herself rolling her eyes.
"You've got to be kidding me!" She shouted to no one in particular, "On top of everything else there's been a ROBBERY now?"
Frustrated she turned to Champ and Colette, waving for them to come over.
"Alright," She said, "Apparently I need to go check out the scene of a robbery and given that the two of you are still needed for questioning you get to come along too."
She turned to Jericho then, realizing that she didn't have a cruiser anymore.
"Say," She said, "G-Force wouldn't be able to give me a lift over to Tremorton Central Bank, would they?"
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Post by Agai Lazen on Dec 10, 2012 19:25:56 GMT -4
Several of the soldiers gave worried or disgusted looks, but Jericho silenced any remarks they had by holding his hand up.
"We can certainly give you a lift," He said, "But our jurisdiction is on non-sentient threats only, so I'm afraid we can't legally help with the situation unless another monster shows up." Jericho went to a door at the side of the tank, opened it, and gestured for Blair to enter.
"Ladies first."
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Post by Champ on Dec 10, 2012 19:40:14 GMT -4
Blair smiled politely, trying to ignore the looks the G-Force operatives were giving her. She knew what they thought of Skyway, but honestly she didn't care. The fact of the matter was that the Patrol was designed to deal with different kinds of threats than G-Force, so the rivalry that both sides tried to pretend existed was foolish. They would both operate better if they'd learn to act as complimentary forces,rather thank continuing to believe in some non-existent competition between them. After entering she waved to Champ and Colette to get in, as they had just been staring dumbfounded at the tank. Both quickly followed her in,looking around the interior in awe.
"Sorry about this,"Blair said to Jericho, "I normally wouldn't ask but my cruiser was one of the first things to get wrecked by that monster and it would take too long to wait for Skyway to send me another."
As she spoke Colette marveled at the technology around her, her head immediately filling with dozens of questions.
"So," She said, "You want to tell me a little about how this thing works?"
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Post by Agai Lazen on Dec 10, 2012 20:00:20 GMT -4
"Just some quick specs," Jericho said, "I can't have you using our trade secrets. The armor is made of a synthetic diamond composite called NT-1. The freezing function of our maser fire is thanks to micro-oxygen technology, and was specially developed for destruction of the monster we just took down."
As Jericho was explaining how the maser tank worked, one of the soldiers started talking to Champ.
"So, what's the "hero" thing like? Must be hard when the people you're protecting hate you for being different."
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Post by Champ on Dec 10, 2012 20:06:41 GMT -4
Champ thought about the question for a moment, then shrugged.
"I don't know," He said, "I think I've got it the easiest out of Tremorton's heroes. I mean, there's a few people who don't approve of what I do, but for the most part I don't get the same kind of mistreatment that people like Jenny and Vector do because people see me as just a normal person making a difference, rather than a freak."
He sighed, thinking back to Azure and how he'd once again had to miss out on spending time with her.
"Still," He said, "It's tough. Feeling obligated to save people all of the time makes it hard to have anything resembling a social life. It's not too good for my sleep patterns either."
He smiled a bit then, thinking about the nights' events as a whole.
"Still," He said, "It does give me a lot of cool stories."
Meanwhile Colette listened to Jericho's explanation with rapt attention, more questions coming to her mind with each second.
"So how much does something like this cost?" She asked, "I mean, everything you've just described is cutting edge technology, so it can hardly be cheap to produce something like this. For that matter, is this the only version of this particular tank in your service, or do you have more?"
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Post by Agai Lazen on Dec 10, 2012 20:54:33 GMT -4
"We have thousands more," Jericho said, bluntly, "Contrary to popular belief, synthetic diamond is relatively easy to manufacture when you have the technology, so is NT-1. The technology to manufacture micro-oxygen is similarly cheap. While weapons like this tank are built with cutting-edge technology, they're hardly the most advanced in our arsenal."
Meanwhile, the soldiers were analyzing Champ's answer.
"I hear that!" A middle-aged soldier said heartily, "I remember when I had to take down an entire army of Tyrranoids with just a half-charged crotchetizer and a plunger..."
"Hey, Gondo! Is that why they call you 'Cabin Boy'?" A younger soldier jested, earning suppressed laughter from Gondo and some other soldiers. The rest of them didn't find it so funny.
"What about that time where everyone wanted to commit genocide on us?" One soldier asked, muting the laughter. "Why do we have to protect those people from the judgement they deserve!?" The soldier stood up and advanced to Champ. "The problem is that heroes like you are too soft, you can't listen to your conscience on the battlefield!"
"Kazama! THAT'S ENOUGH!!" Jericho commanded. The soldier backed away from Champ as Jericho gave his apologies to Blair and Champ. "I must apologize, many of our soldiers have heard rumors about Tremorton, that the city is prejudiced against metas..."
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Post by Champ on Dec 10, 2012 22:12:53 GMT -4
"It's fine," Champ said, "To be honest, many people in the city are."
He turned to Kazama, looking him straight in the eye as he spoke.
"However, if we just gave these people this so called 'judgement' you think they deserve," He said, "We wouldn't be any better than them. We need to prove to the people of Tremorton that Metas aren't a threat. We can't do that if we're doling out punishment to anyone who's a little afraid of people who can pick up and throw a car."
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Post by Agai Lazen on Dec 10, 2012 22:44:51 GMT -4
"Then tell me this," Kazama said, looking back into Champs eyes "Did that stop Balaam?" All of the soldiers now had a solemn look on their faces. "Did that stop him from forcing us out of our homes and killing those who refused? Did that save my kid sister!?" Kazama took one step forward before being blocked by Jericho's arm, continuing despite Jericho's angered glare. "No matter how hard you try, we won't be accepted. The only thing that will stop people like Balaam is death." He sat back down.
"We've all suffered that kind of loss..." Jericho began, "But do any of you remember why you're here?"
"For my daughter back home." Gondo said, holding up a picture of himself and his daughter giving the piece sign to the camera.
"So my big sister can go to medical school." The younger soldier that called Gondo 'Cabin Boy' said, "And for my Aunt Yukari."
"Exactly," Jericho continued, "If we have to protect scumbags, it'll be worth it if we're also protecting our loved ones."
"Amen." Said Gondo.
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Post by Koith on Dec 10, 2012 22:44:59 GMT -4
Marie slowly opens her eyes, seeing around full of strangers she'd never met before.
-Who...who are you?-She asks-And where am I?
-You're now in the safehouse!-Suddenly, Koith steps into the lab and replies-When I found you lies wounded in the alley, I just bring you back there and beg these guys helping.
From surprise, Marie changes into happy when she heard what the nameless soldier said. Then, she hugs Koith, kissing him on his cheek and cheerfully says:
-Oh Koith, my hero! Even though you're still not remember me, but you'd saved me!
-Hold on, now!-Koith a bit shy with Marie's acts-In this time I didn't even remember you. But, if "Koith" was your name you want to call me, so be it!
Leaves Marie back, Koith says:
-Say hi with the new people and stay here if you wish! I'll take a short rest before going back to the junkyard!
Turning into Dr. Falcon and the others, Marie starts:
-I'm Marie TM-3, and you're?
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Meanwhile, Koith sits on the couch and turns on the TV! There is a live at the Tremorton Central Bank, reporter speaks:
-Minutes ago, there's the robbery at Tremorton Central Bank! According to SWAT and Skyway, the robbers are the group of ten and intended to explode the safe with C4. But their plan being foiled and all of the group killed by the unknown soldier. Here's the interview with the officer.
Heading to the Skyway commander, he says:
-We got an alarm 10 minutes after robbery occurred! But when we're going inside, this place is a mess with bodies of guards and the robbers lying all over the place. As the pre-investigation, we expected that the robbers are under fire with the guards and all of them died due to wounds and gunshot. But when the autopsy finished, we're known that the robbers were killed not so long after the guards, means that there are some outsiders in this case.
Into the another customer who is in the incident, she said:
-I saw the blue-haired robot soldier with blue uniform charges outside with his pistol. He fired first, killing two robbers behind me. The fight occurred too fast, as the robbers fell, but he managed to kill all of them! Oh, God!
Then, into the another fat customer whom Koith saved:
-The leader grabbed me with his pistol next to my throat, threaten that guy to put his gun down. But, he shot! He shot into that guy's head accurately! He saved my dear life, even with risk! God bless him!
Then, the reporter continues:
-Also according to the SWAT, the C4 mysteriously defused, three robbers guarding them and their driver are found dead!
Then turns into SWAT commander:
-Base on the scene and the investigation with the customers and tellers, I predict there had to be two people who took charge in this incident. While the soldier who being seen by the hostages taking out the robbers, the other head into the back door, killing the others and defuse the bomb before it blow off!
-Well, thanks commander!-The reporter replies-Now you see, there are another people who saved both the bank and many lives of the innocents! But, the thing is.-Then, she shows the picture of Koith taken from the bank camera-WHO is this soldier?
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Post by Champ on Dec 10, 2012 23:19:47 GMT -4
As an awkward silence filled the tank Colette began scanning for any reports on the robbery. When she came across the newscast she pulled it up on her helmet, her heart sinking as she did. It seemed that things were going from bad to worse tonight, especially when it came to a certain Meta repairing his image with Skyway Patrol. Not wanting Blair to get word of this while still surrounded by G-Force Colette pulled up her GPS, sighing with relief as she saw how close the tank was to the bank.
"Excuse me," She said to Jericho, standing as she spoke, "But I think we can just walk from here. I don't think there's enough room in here for us and all the tension that last conversation left behind anyway."
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