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Red Star Rising-Chapter 3 Tango at Tokyo Tower
"If your going through hell, keep going" Winston Churchill
It had been about a week now, after that redheaded woman stalked him. He had now purchased some essential supplies, with the money he got from that incident, soon after Beta had arrived at the house to recover his drop pod.
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A Week earlier
Beta had finally lost that woman, and had now come to the house to recover his drop pod. No one was going to find it probably. As he crept near the house is augmented hearing picked out voices. He slowed down and moved to a crouch.
"Have you got the package?"
"Not on me. You know it is too risky, even in these parts."
"Do you want the money or no? I need that package here and now!"
"I cannot risk getting caught, if I do, all our work will be for nothing"
"You make a fair point."
"It's down at the docks"
'Some sort of smuggling operation? Illegal drugs?' Whatever it was Beta was fairly sure that this wasn't legal. And whilst most normal Spartans would leave this alone, Beta-202s moral senses came into play. As well as the fact that the case probably contained form of local currency. Something he dearly needed. He raised his M6S, and prepared to fire. What he didn't expect, however, was for one of the men to immediately spot him.
Crap
The men stared at him. He stared back. Before Beta could react one of them pulled out an old (by his standards) M9. He fired. Beta had to give him credit; he fired a shot straight into the centre of his helmet. Unfortunately, he couldn't have known about MJOLNIRs energy shield. Beta replied by killing the man with a shot to the head. Efficiency. The other man fled, now terrified, at Beta's cold execution of his comrade. Beta fired again. Another corpse hit the floor. Its not like anyone would miss them.
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After leafing through the suitcase Beta had calculated a grand total of 10,000,000 yen, as the local (Japanese) currency was called. A valuable asset. Now he could go and retrieve his drop pod. And this time there would be no more distractions.
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Beta surfaced from his flashback. Little time had elapsed. As he was pondering his next move a piece of pa… no a letter fell through the open window. Beta tore it open. It was handwritten, in fine script and informal.
Come to the top of Tokyo tower tonight.
All the answers that you seek will be revealed.
'Tokyo tower?'
Beta looked across to the centre of the city. The sun was beginning to dip behind a iron tower. Hopefully the back streets would be kind.
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Usagi Tsukino was having the worst birthday ever, of all time. Whilst the surprise party thrown by her friends was one of the most joyous experiences she'd ever had, the whole event had been overshadowed by the events, she'd slapped him, for Moon's sake, and now that witch Kaolinite had taken him from her, and her transformation brooch. As thereof, she was now in the back of Haruka and Michiru's car, speeding along in the fast receding light towards Tokyo tower.
'I must save him!'
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The backstreets had been kind, but only for a short way. But rather than run along the still crowded streets, Beta-202 had found a more effective way to transport him to the Tokyo tower. By rooftop. Beta hadn't been this physically tested in a while. Because of the possibility of fighting indoors, Beta had replaced the M6S on his thigh for his energy sword. Best to be prepared.
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Usagi arrived at the base of the tower ready for a fight. Behind her the doors at the base of the tower systematically closed on her, trapping her in the foyer.
"Hello Miss moon princess. I will be your tour guide for today. Please, step in the elevator to claim your prize"
'That witch'
Usagi stepped vigilantly into the elevator and pressed the button to take her to the top of the building and to her prince.
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Beta-202 lay down on top of the building closest to the structure known as Tokyo tower and looked around though his sniper rifle. There was no one there, perfect, almost too perfect. the shutters of the doors were closed. Looked like he'd have to force his way in.
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Meanwhile, on the other side of Tokyo tower
"Luna disguise pen, MAKE UP!"
"Make me into Sailor Moon."
Minako, or Sailor Venus, was enveloped in a pink light as the Luna Pen began to turn her into a less than convincing Sailor Moon imposter.
"OK guys, Mars has found a way in with the elevators" said Mercury
The scouts began to effect entry into the building, and save Usagi and Mamoru.
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Beta began to use his superhuman strength to force his way into the building. The flimsy aluminium sheet protested, but gave way. He ran into the main lobby. There was a sign on the door. Beta began to mumble
"Elevator out of order? You've got to be fucking kidding me."
He began to look for the stairs.
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The fight was not going well. They had defeated the heart snatcher but Kaolinite had wounded Sailor Uranus, and taken on the yoma's powers. As well as her twisted ability to strangle her enemies with her hair, choking Sailor Neptune. They desperately needed an advantage, and at the moment, they just didn't have one.
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Beta had taken the stairs until he could climb no further. Not that it impeded his progress, as there was an operational elevator just round the other side (duh he thought to himself, should have thought of that earlier). The elevator was set to arrive at the floor below, to avoid being ambushed at the top floor.
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Kaolinite threw another attack. This was going very wrong for the sailor scouts. Very wrong. Very quickly.
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'Ding' a floor…
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'Ding'
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A series of explosions rocked the tower.
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'Ding'
No one had noticed it but the elevator had come back up again. The fighting stopped. Everyone's eyes were on the door seeing who would step out.
The doors opened. It was… no way.
"Aww crap."
Nobody, save for Minako, could understand what he said (it was in English). But the deep voice gave it away as male (how they new it was a he). Reactions were varied. Mercury immediately got on her computer and started scanning it. The rest of the scouts, inners and outers, just stared. Kaolinite rounded on him with the expression of a predator on her face.
"Ah, so you did get my message"
In that instance Beta made a decision.
'This bitch went the letter'
"How nice of you to join u-"
Beta fired his SMG only seeing his bullets blocked by 'her hair?'
"So, that's how it's going to be is it? You will ALL pay"
Kaolinites hair whipped through the air, encircling the Spartans throat. The scouts gasped shocked, what would he do? Venus readied her attack. It was unnecessary, though. The she-devil had forgot to pin Betas arms. His combat knife came down in a gleaming, deadly arc. Kaolinite screamed.
"Dam you!"
A wall of ice, no literally, a wall came at Beta. It struck his amour, causing his shields to drop to 60%. A familiar electric golden glow hugged his amour, as his shielding tried to stabilise and recharge. It was at this moment that Mercury finished her scan.
"Guys the computer finished calculating!"
Nine pairs of eyes were on her.
"Most of the scanning was inconclusive, but his amour is made out titanium!"
"Well technically its titanium-A"
A familiar hum and whine filled his ears, signifying that his shields had replenished. He stalked forward, moving closer to Kaolinite. The scouts had fallen into a fearful silence. They certainly hadn't expected a reply
"W-what are you?"
Kaolinite was stammering now, though the question was on everyone's minds. In a last futile attempt to escape, she swung her sword at Beta. Under his golden visor he grinned.
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Sailor Mercury looked on in amazement as the sword simply ricocheted off the giant's amour, it was almost unreal. Her scanner had failed to pick up anything, aside from the fact that it was made by titanium, or titanium-A, apparently. She watched apprehensible for his next move. He withdrew from his amour a cylindrical device, and held it in a clenched fist, away from his chest.
'What is he doing? Is it a magic attack?'
It was not.
The sound of released energy filled the room. What had formed in his hands was a fearsome looking sword. It was comprised of two glowing blue bars of energy. Wisps of ionized air trailed off around it. This was something very alien. Had she been a normal human she would have bolted to the nearest closet and never come out. A thousand questions ran through her head, but she was too timid to answer. He then swung his sword through the air. It hit Kaolinite in a glimmering, blue hued curve with just enough force to knock her off the sky bridge they were standing on. Her screams echoed into the night.
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'Well that was ridiculously easy'
Beta turned and walked towards the elevator.
"No, please. Wait!"
He turned back.
A/N: Sorry for the late post but between exams, my birthday and CoD Ghosts I haven't had time for writing. Reviews are always welcome and thank you to everyone who has supported the story so far.
X out.