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Area-A(1): Forest of Knowledge
Aile took a cautionary step back as Prairie got closer to her. The girl in pink seemed to notice this, for she simply smiled while holding up her hands.
"Don't worry Aile, I just wanted to get a good look at you."
She didn't know why, but Aile felt a warmth in her chest when the girl said her name. She could hear her Brother chuckle at this, but she didn't voice her complaint. Instead she mimicked Prairie's smile as she relaxed. Locking eyes with Prairie, she frowned as she took a step towards the girl. Prairie had a worried look to her, and all Aile wanted to do was figure out what was troubling the girl.
"Prairie? Is something wrong?"
"Aile, would you mind if I asked you for one more favor?"
Taking less than a second to think on the question, Aile nodded as her smile widened. Prairie's smile also returned, and she quickly wrapped her hands around Aile's. The armored girl just watched in awe as their fingers intertwined for a few moments before Prairie started speaking.
"I know we just met, but as you can see my trasport team has been injured. I was wondering if you could go on and fetch the rest of my unit in A-3? These two need medical attention."
Aile's brow furrowed as she quickly memorized what she had been told. Her mind may be almost gone, but even her Big Brother complimented her memorization skills. When she finished she returned her gaze to Prairie and nodded vigorously. Prairie returned the smile as she took a step away from the girl.
"Okay, Brother and I shall go get your friends!"
Without thinking Aile suddenly leaned forward and placed a kiss on Prairie's cheek. The girl stammered as her cheeks became flushed, but Aile just turned and started running off towards the Area Boundary.
When the two were far enough away from Prairie and her transport that Aile could no longer see them, Aile stopped. She frowned slightly as she raised a hand, clentching her fist as she inspected the armor she was now wearing.
Is there a problem Aile?
"Nope," Aile shook her head as she continued; "just thinking how cool you are!"
Yes, but that is but one of the tasks of being a Big Brother. However, I should really introduce myself completely. I am Livemetal Model O.
"I am still going to call you Big Brother."
O sighed as the girl leapt over a small column of dirt. Aile frowned once more as she landed from another jump.
"Brother, why did I do that to Prairie?"
Well, that is how some people say goodbye. In your case however, you'll get it soon enough.
"Aw, but waiting is no fun."
O just chuckled as Aile accidentally activated thrusters on the soles of her boots, rocketing the girl forward, and almost landing her in a wall.
O continued to laugh.
Area-A(1): Forest's Eden
Prairie sighed as she finished patching up one of her transporters. The other, a Repliroid named Bar, had regained consciousness and was leaning against a tree stump.
Looking once more at their surroundings Prairie marveled at the location she managed to find. It was a small section of the forest that had the trees formed into a natural cave. It provided a great hiding spot from any other Mavericks that would happen to be in the area.
Taking a moment out of her medical work, Prairie reached into her pocket and pulled out Model X. The blue and cyan Livemetal just stared up at her with empty eyes, a sad smile took the place of her regular one.
"I don't know if you can understand me, but it is good to have you back Dad."
Prairie paused for a moment, for she could have sworn she saw a spark of light behind the empty eyes of Model X's mask. Before she could wonder about what it was, she was interrupted by Bar standing.
"Do you really think we can trust this girl Commander?"
"Yes Bar, she came to our rescue without being asked to. She didn't seem like the kind of person to just abandon people in need."
The Repliroid simply shrugged as he knelt next to the still unconscious Repliroid. He only uttered one more line as he moved his hands to adjust the man's bindings.
"She looked like Him, that fact alone makes me fear her."
Prairie honestly didn't know how to respond, but she never allowed a shred of doubt about Aile to enter her mind. She also didn't notice Model X's eyes begin to glow before fading once more.
"I believe in her."
Area-A(2): The Deep Forest
Aile landed as she pulled the trigger of her newly activated O-Buster, smiling as the Maverick she aimed at burst into flames. She then proceeded to dash forward through the ranks of Galleons that stood in her way. O gave a curt nod as he watched Aile blast through one she couldn't avoid.
It honestly surprises me how fast you learn. I know that you have only been using my basic systems, but this is quite impressive little sister.
The girl smiled as Model O complimented her, she felt so happy that she didn't notice the Livemetal correct her aim on a flying Maverick. The Eye-Balloon then fell to the earth with a smoking hole where its eye used to be. When there were no more Mavericks in her immediate area, Aile paused.
"Brother, if I may ask; When will you teach me how to use that white thing you used on the snake?"
Model O didn't answer immediately, for he pondered an answer that wouldn't upset Aile. When he settled on one, he then began to speak in a monotone.
I shall not be teaching you that one little sister. That is the O.I.S., and I personally believe that you wouldn't be able to withstand the strain it would put on you.
Aile frowned at that statement. Why did he think that? She could do anything when they were together, right?
Caught thinking, the girl didn't notice a Galleon run up to her. The Galleon shoved its cannon into her stomach and pulled the trigger. A white layer of energy flared to life and faded, the shot having been stopped by it.
Oh, that is also something I need to tell you. I am equipped with a shield emitter. This will block any minor damage and prevent it from harming you directly. This will not make you invincible however, as it has a limited charge. 75% remaining if you were curious.
Aile didn't seem to hear O as she stared at the Galleon, quickly growing angry at the Maverick's intrusion, she responded by punching it through the chest. She slowly smiled as the Galleon's eye faded and turned grey, its body shook before it detonated. Aile's shield came to life briefly to deflect the heat, but she ignored it as she pulled back her hand and opened it.
A small cube that held a warm orange glow sat in her palm. Aile just stared at it in surprise before she then quickly shoved the cube into her mouth. She swallowed it and several low beeps could be heard coming through her helmet. Pausing once more Aile's eyes widened as she came to a realization.
"That was yummy! I want more!"
However, before she could go and get another one of the cubes, O stopped her.
Hold it! Okay, I honestly do not understand why you would just eat that thing, and I know how you must have loved its taste. Just remember, you cannot digest metal! I would advise against eating anymore of those. Yet, if you won't stop, I can make it to where your armor will drain it and put it towards the shield.
Aile pouted at that, she really liked eating that cube, but she didn't want to go against her Brother. Sighing sadly she turned and hurried towards the door that lead to the next area.
Area-A(2): Forest of the Snake
Model O winced as he witnessed Aile tear apart a flying Mechaniloid with ease. She looked down at the machine's ruined body and giggled. O then decided to step in once again.
Aile, I warn you, do not let yourself feel joy at the deaths of your enemies. If you do, you'll eventually end up just like them. I don't want to see you become complacent when killing.
Aile stopped moving, she seemingly was startled at that statement. Her smile slowly faded as she shook her head.
"Brother, I am not smiling because I enjoy killing. I am smiling because being with you like this feels wonderful. I just think of killing as a little bonus."
Aile then dashed forward as O went red, she quickly leapt over a short rock wall. Spotting another one of the flying Mechaniloids she finished it off like the first before dashing forward again.
Slowing down Aile was met with the sight of a massive hollowed out tree trunk that lay in her path. She smiled and hurried inside, despite O telling her to be wary. She jumped down to a lower level in the trunk, she didn't have much time to react as a large spinning wheel with curved blades descended from the roof of the tree.
The wheel slammed into her shoulder and knocked her back, her shield flaring as it prevented the blades from removing her limb. The startled Mechaniloid quickly started to retract into the ceiling, but Aile gritted her teeeth.
She didn't give the machine enough time to reset as she quickly raised her Buster and shot it straight through the eye. The Mechaniloid exploded and fell to the ground. Stepping over it Aile went further into the tree and was met by two more of the spinning wheels.
She didn't give them time to strike her before she destroyed them and dashed out of the tree.
Dashing out of the other side of the tree Aile came to a stop. She squinted her eyes and leaned forward slightly to make out something in the distance. She spotted the Area Boundary and smiled as she once again activated her Dash Thrusters and rushed in its direction.
She was almost there, she could get the girl help and make sure she was safe. Aile was so caught up in her thoughts that she didn't notice the massive tail falling towards her.
The tail slammed into the ground, sending a surprised Aile and several large rocks into the air. She landed with an audible Thud, recovering quickly however she stood up and was met with the red glare of the Snake Mechaniloid. The Snake hissed as it coiled its tail, simply staring at the girl, flicking its tounge to seem more threatening.
It would seem that our Reptilian friend here wants payback for earlier. Time to finally rid ourselves of this thing.
Aile didn't have much time to respond as the Snake suddenly lunged forward and rammed into her. Aile was sent flying once more by what she compared to a large transport vehicle, knocking the wind out of her.
She bounced off of the ground as the Snake recovered, it hissed and reeled back. Its mouth unhinged and a green glow began building up. Throwing its head forward it lobbed several green orbs at Aile. Barely recovered from the first hit, Aile barely managed to avoid the orbs.
They splashed along the ground, and much to Aile's shock, they began melting the ground. O grunted as his analysis started reading off information.
Alright, this thing's head seems to be made of a thinner alloy than the rest of its body. Aim there and it should go down easily.
Nodding Aile quickly pulled out her Buster, but as she raised it to fire, the Snake once again was upon her. The Snake wrapped itself around her and began to crush her.
Aile screamed as the coils tightened, but she ignored the pain and pulled the trigger when the Snake lowered its head. The shots impacted, but they didn't seem to phase the Mechaniloid at all. Its grip then tightened considerably as its mouth opened, more green liquid began building up.
Aile, you are going to need to charge! Focus energy and then fire!
The girl tried to concentrate on her weapon as the gun became warm in her hand. However, the Snake's grip continued to tighten, thus pulling her attention away from it. She could hear O yelling at her, but she couldn't understand him.
She then felt a rush that made her body feel cold, unbeknownst to her an Omega appeared in her helmet's crystal. Everything began to slow for her as a thin white aura covered her body. The Snake's mouth readied its deadly volley, and Aile pulled the trigger.
The Snake's head exploded, throwing it back and causing its grip on her to weaken. She dropped to the ground as the Snake's body began detonating around her. The last thing that the Mechaniloid managed to do was transmit its data to its place of origin.
The explosion covered the area as the Snake was vaporized. When the smoke cleared Aile stood, she then slowly looked down to her trembling hands. The aura still flickered around her, and she smiled and began letting out an evil laugh.
The moment of victory didn't last however, as the aura faded and a pained expression spread across Aile's face.
"B...Brother?"
Her armor shattered as she returned to her basic form. She then fell to her knees and hit the ground as Model O yelled for her.
His shouts were the last thing she heard before she passed out.
Updated: 1-21-15
Original Summary: I apologize if this chapter seemed less interesting than the first, but this is the first time I have written a fight like this. I hope you enjoyed this chapter!
Now, I have fleshed out some more things in this chapter, as well as moving some things around.
If I might add one thing, it was once described to me that Aile seemed to have fallen in love with Prairie at first sight, I expanded on this. My favorite pairing so why wouldn't I?
Well, I hope you enjoyed this update.
Have a nice day!
