Chapter 12: A Anonymous Gift
Upon returning to my unit's room, I discover just about everyone (the robots at least) was gone.
"Where is everyone?" I ask Vent.
"Everyone's undergoing maintenance," he replied.
"Well, that battle was tough," I commented.
"That it was," he replied.
"Connor," I heard Geo call.
"Yes?"
"These came in for you."
Geo hands me a small package which I open immediately. Inside were Battle Cards. The all had an X at the end of their names.
"Wow," he said smiling. "X series. Those are rare."
"I guess someone's looking out for me," I say laughing.
I then notice a small note in the box.
"These are the strongest and rarest Battle Cards after the V3 series. These are X cards. We feel you are going to be the strongest out of all of us. Use these well and unlock what power you have hidden away. Fight hard and evolve, XAZ," It read.
"XAZ..." I say aloud. "I wonder who they are."
"Meh, we'll know in time," Geo said.
"I guess so," I reply.
Chapter 13: Battle of the Meadow II Part 1
A week passes by with nothing disrupting the peace. Patrols were running smoothly and we were all working hard to protect what part of the city we did get back. Standing on the highest point of the Wave Road, I watch the ground carefully for any intruders. Suddenly an explosion rings out, I turn and find a huge swarm of viruses all lead by what looked to be a man-swan. I rub my eyes and look again but there is no change.
They were too close and everyone else had their hands full which meant I had to take care of it. I take a running start and fly down to the scene.
"Hey!" I shout. "Cease your assault or perish!"
"What will you do?" He asked while laughing.
"Cygnus," Alpha said.
"Oh, it's little Alphie," he taunted. "How's big brother? I see you both chose a runt to be your partner's."
Alpha let out a growl.
"Your partner looks like he needs to go to an all-you-can-eat buffet," he said to Cygnus.
"So does the kid."
"Screw you. Anyway, what is this form called?" Alpha asked.
"In this form, I am known as Cygnus Wing! Now go, my viruses! Feed!"
"Stay frosty, kid!"
I fired my Buster at each virus one shotting all of them. The whole thing went on for five minutes. I finished blowing apart each virus and pointed my Buster at Cygnus Wing.
"Now you and I can dance," I say. "You can't hide behind your viruses anymore."
"Very well! En Garde!" He shouted.
"Wave Battle! Ride on!" I shout.
I pull three Battle Cards. These were Plasma Gun X, Impact Cannon, and Sword Fighter X.
"Battle Card! Plasma Gun! Sword Fighter! Impact Cannon! Predation!" I shout.
My arm suddenly turns a huge arm cannon and the other a sword. I flew to Cygnus Wing who sent out a flock of what looked like a cross between a matryoshka doll and a cartoonish goose. Cutting through all the geese, I continued onwards and slashed at Cygnus Wing wildly. He dodged every slash and flapped his wings causing the wind to kick up and he sent feathers flying at me. I dodged just in time and fired the cannon hitting him in the chest.
"Cheeky boy!" Cygnus shouted.
My arm turned into the Plasma Gun and I fired it paralyzing Cygnus Wing in place. I fired my Buster at the immobile avian. Flying at sonic speeds, I grabbed Cygnus Wing by the throat and hurdled towards the ground. We landed with a humongous crash. Pinning the bird man down, I point my Buster at his head.
"Consider your wings clipped," I say smugly
