Chapter 7

106 was impressed.

He managed to convince the Brawlers to settle down and bide their time, for now. He suggested that they might want to consider how they will end the 2 dragon level threats that will be at their door. He convinced them to follow him out of the room, down the hall and into a white secluded area. It was a training room of sorts. Sound proof as well. Just in case if his company should arrive sooner than later, they won't hear the brothers within these walls. He turned and then spoke of Melee and Garou. "They are some of the strongest I have ever encountered to say the least. If you are ill prepared, they will kill you just as they did to your father and sister."

Street growled lowly. "Fists won't be enough then…"

"No, but I can help you…" 106 kept an assortment of weapons. In the room hidden within the wall was a panel. 106 grinned as he revealed it to the brothers. Within were the weapons, short swords, long swords, daggers, spears and other items that could impale and slice with great ease. "I have observed the heroes when they battle monsters and find that these are perfect for cutting through the toughest of flesh. Find one that fits your needs."

The brothers grinned as they took out a weapon. Knuckle favored a half sword. Despite the lack of skills to properly use the item in hand, he was very capable! His arms were loose and yet strong enough to wield the blade. He whipped around the sword with ease, and it was one of the heavier ones 106 possessed! "Ooo, I like this… it will cut a head clean off the shoulders!" he said with a purr to his voice.

Street was more conscious of his weapons. He didn't want just anything. He wanted something particular. "I need something worthy of Melee… that thing… that took her body… I want to make sure it suffers for its mistake!" he announced. "What's good? What would work?"

106 smirked, the brothers do indeed have a darker side when it is allowed to be unleashed. So, he offered Street a weapon that he himself made. "This one…" he said and reached for it. It appeared like a blunt object, a metal bat in a sense, yet Street took a closer look at it. It wasn't solid to say the least. "Always hold this by the handle, unless you want to feel how painful this will make your strikes! This here is a very fine, very delicate weapon. You will only get a few blows in, but the ones you land will be devastating. You see, this is made of very thin and fine metal fibers. Once it is embedded into the body they become barbed when one tries to pull them out, ripping the flesh and making it extremely painful to remove. You want it to suffer, this is the weapon for you!"

Street smiled and nodded. "I want it to feel the pain that we endured, the sense of loss we have suffered through… and for Melee to get the justice she deserves!" he announced.

"Very good. Now, you must wait until I weaken them, understood? If you try and strike them the moment they are in view, surely you will die. You must allow me to make the first move and do what I need to in order for your revenge to occur!"

The brothers sneered at the notion. "I hate waiting…" muttered Knuckle. "But we will take your advice doc, we will bide our time… I'm going to cut that bitch up," he said as he stared at his sword. "Melee… I will make sure it suffers for you!"

"You don't get all the fun!" protested Street. But a moment of pause came over him. He turned to 106 and asked. "You said… this monster has taken Garou to mate with… they didn't succeed… did they?" he asked with a disgust to his voice.

106 sighed, and nodded. "They did… they have bred quite well in all honesty. Eight offspring with power and strength from both parents."

Knuckles roared in anger. He took his sword and threw it in utter rage. 106 froze as it tore through the wall and became embedded! There was so much potential in these brothers, strength he didn't realize they had! "That sick son of a bitch!" he shouted. "We got to kill them… every last one of them needs to die!"

"Indeed, they do…" 106 said. "But for now, we need to ensure the breeding stops here… we need to take the two out and then… we deal with the offspring."

Street nodded. "He's right bro, one step at a time. We avenge sis first, and then… we take out the family of freaks!"

Knuckle nodded as he went to the wall and wrenched out the sword with relative ease. "I'm keeping the head of Garou… I want it mounted on my wall…"

"Very well. Gentlemen, I suggest you get ready, it won't be long until our… guests arrive to say the least. Just remember what you promised me!"

They nodded to him. With that, 106 left the room and was quick to go into another. There his legions gathered and were awaiting him. "Report" he demanded.

"Garou and Melee are the only ones on the move, the children don't appear to be joining them in the search to say the least. We have detected two of them on the opposite side of the continent. The others are within City K itself and yet we are uncertain as to where." One explained.

"Garou and Melee have been made aware since we allowed Zombieman to witness the removal of the brothers. He has no doubt passed along the message to them."

"We also have reports that the Original is now in the hunt, he is on his way to City R along with Metal Bat, Zombieman and the new Neo Heroes Ran and Shaw."

"Interesting that the original would work with Neo Heroes like this… fascinating…" 106 muttered. "What heroes are in the area at this time? Who could pose a threat?"

"Amai Mask is not within the city limits, he is actually with one Muman Rider of all people."

"Muman Rider… he was Class C Rank 1. No threat to us."

"Master…" one of the clone said. "What will be done with the Brawlers when we obtain Melee and Garou?" he asked.

"Oh, we are still going to use them. They will assist us in taking the children out. After all, when the parents are dead, there is no one to protect them. We will breed a few of them but the rest are going to be studied for future projects." 106 announced.

"And the martial artists?"

He smiled. "I have plans for them too, they need to be kept alive. Suiryu, Max and Snek have such grand potential. But for now, we will focus on getting Melee and Garou, then their children." He announced.

The minions applauded, but suddenly, one stopped. He checked his small computer device and smiled. "We just secured Melee Brawler and Garou… just as you predicted sir. They have fallen for the bait, and will be here shortly."

His smile grew. "Ready the serum. The moment they arrive, I want it injected into them. We need to bide enough time to ensure it gets into their system. It's time to test my latest development!"