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X was thinking back to when he first escaped Shunji Cybernetics. He didn't really believe that he was able to do it so easily, especially since he was overwhelmed with information regarding his skills and abilities. He thought about how he could easily demolish the entire company singlehandedly with his now mastered skills and new allies. He looked over at Raiden, whom was driving, and then back out to the road in front of him. The two were off to the next base location. The intel X stole off of Kevin had the final base locations as well as some very interesting information.
According to some of the intel, Shunji was already nearing completion of a new project, Project Xeno. Nothing more was stated in the intel, only that the project was considered Level 9 Classification, several levels higher than what X was considered.
"This Xeno thing…" X said, "... I think we may have something big on our hands."
Raiden glanced over, "What do you mean?"
X shrugged, "This project is level 9; 6 levels higher than they classified me."
Boris and the others were in communications and heard.
"What of this Xeno, what could it possibly be?" Boris asked.
Raiden chuckled, "It's probably Shunji's plan to eliminate Storm and Maverick. Hell, it could even be another cyborg."
Boris shook his head, "There's no way Shunji would be creating another cyborg. The resources and costs for it would cripple this young company."
X nodded, "That's true, but Shunji is looking to be the most power hungry idiot I have ever seen. Either it's a cyborg or not, we need to be careful about it, maybe even find more intel on it."
Courtney then cut in, "The chances of this next base holding such intel are pretty slim. If it's level 9 classification, then chances are that that intel is located at Shunji Cybernetics itself, not one of its outposts.
Raiden then shook his head, "So what, bust into this base and find more intelligence?"
X nodded, "Somewhat"
"Somewhat?"
X nodded, "Yeah, my whole plan was to wreck every base. That is until you and Kevin decided to show up."
"Not the best plan, but I guess it could work."
Kevin then cut in, "It's just weird that he had the same name as me. Gives me chills when you say 'Oh I cut Kevin up into a million pieces'."
"That's right" Raiden said, "Storm should be out of the picture for a while since X killed Kevin."
"Chills" Kevin said as he pretended to shiver.
X chuckled and continued to read through the intel, "I wouldn't be surprised at all if Kevin is actually waiting for us at the next base."
Boris cut in, "But.. you killed him, da?"
X nodded, "Yes, but if Storm is such a big deal then they could easily heal this guy. I didn't use Zandatsu on him to cut him into pieces, I just killed him by giving him lacerations; deep ones actually."
"San Francisco up ahead" Raiden suddenly cut in.
X looked ahead of him and saw the city. The base itself was there, but no address was given. It was as if this base's location was a secret.
"No address" X said, "Maybe this is an important one."
Kevin spoke up, "R&D?"
Raidn shrugged, "Could be"
X started to think about the situation. His mind was hard at work devising a plan and what they were about to face at this next outpost. Shunji is a strong and power hungry man, so there was no doubt in X's mind that he was preparing something big for them. On top of that, Kevin seemed too easy to kill; a cyborg outfitted as well as him wouldn't have gone down so easily. However, X wondered about his true power; was he so much that Kevin was simply unable to handle it? Either way, he knew something was amiss.
"Which is why we need to be absolutely cautious." X suddenly stated, "Now that I think about it, this new project thing doesn't sound well at all. If this outpost really is their R&D facility, then we may very well encounter this so called Project Xeno. Whether it be a weapon or cyborg, something tells me it won't be alone."
Boris questioned the new allies thoughts, "What do you mean by this?"
X slowly held his hand up in front of his face and examined it, unsheathing his arm blades that he called Rippers, "By what you guys make it sound, Storm Industries does not sound like a pushover."
Courtney chimed in, "And they're not."
"Right" X added, "I probably should have done more to our little friend back in L.A. For all we know, Kevin is fully recovered and waiting for us at this outpost."
Raiden looked over at his ally, "You really think Storm is able to heal him?"
X chuckled, "I'll be damned if they aren't. I didn't slice this guy into a million pieces, I merely gave him deep lacerations. Hell he may have even healed himself."
Boris growled, "At this rate, we'll need intel on Storm a well."
X shrugged, "Be glad that my brain decided to work for once. Ever since I escaped I wasn't really thinking anything through, hence why our friend may very well be alive." he paused, "Either way, just stay on your toes."
Raiden nodded, "Right"
-oOo-
A tall asian man walked through into a room labeled "Top Secret R&D: Do Not Enter". Inside were two scientist at computers. They were looking at these life gauges and digital skeleton of a being. The being seemed to be a cyborg.
"How is he?" The asian man asked.
One scientist looked back, "Ah, Shunji, I'm glad you're here. We're just now finishing the final preparations for our little project."
Shunji shook his head, "This is no little project, this is one of the biggest things I have ever created."
The scientist nodded once, "Uh, right. Anyway, as you can see, Xeno is being powered to his maximum capacity and all of his vitals are in check."
Shunji walked forward and looked at the screens in front of him, "X will be crushed by our new weapon. He and Raiden will be killed, along with all of Storm."
The other scientist then looked up at Shunji, "But sir, didn't you say you feared the power within X?"
Shunji nodded, "That I did, however I think you and everyone else took it the wrong way. You will see soon enough what I meant."
A camera feed then replaced the vital readings. The camera was inside a room with a new cyborg laying on an examining table. Wires went in and out of his body and a VR Training Module was over his head. On either side of the table were two blades; Kitana Blades. The body of this cyborg was thin and somewhat resembled X's. The only difference was the new armor plating.
"Xeno" Shunji spoke into the microphone.
The VR Module retracted from the cyborgs head. The being, Xeno, then sat up and looked up at the camera, "Yes?"
Shunji smiled, "Are you ready for your first assignment?"
Xeno cracked his neck and jumped off of the table. He grabbed both of his sheathed blades, attached them to his body, and drew both at the same time. He swung the blades with incredible speed, faster than anyone could comprehend, and sliced the examining table up into countless pieces.
"I'm more than ready…"
-oOo-
"Kevin…" a voice was heard saying, "...Kevin, wake up."
The Storm Cyborg opened his eyes and sat up slowly. He examined the room he was in, the server room, and saw that it was completely destroyed. Standing in front of him was a man wearing a white lab coat. In his hand was a highly modified Light Sword. The hilt was black and the blade was glowing blue. Kevin looked up at the being and saw the face of Mr. White.
"What are you doing?" White asked.
Kevin shook his head and jumped up to his feet, "Nothing sir, I was just…"
"Just what?" White interrupted.
"Uh, well, I was ambushed." Kevin stated.
Mr. White shook his head slowly, "Ambushed" he said, "I created you to be better that that."
Kevin shrugged, "With all do respect, it was not my fault. You were the one that gave me orders to scan the servers."
Mr. White laughed, "That doesn't excuse the fact that you 'ambushed'." he mocked, "You are the most highly advanced piece of hardware in existence. DON'T EVER DO THIS AGAIN!"
Kevin nodded, "Yes sir"
Mr. White sighed, "Now, do you mind telling me what overwhelmed you so much that you couldn't even fucking handle?"
Kevin nodded, "X and Raiden have joined forces."
Mr. White, whom was looking back at the trail of dead cyborgs, slowly looked back at Kevin, "Do you mind running that by me once more?"
Kevin sighed, "Raiden… and X… have joined forces."
Mr. White looked at Kevin with disgust, "WHAT!?" he lunged for the cyborg.
Kevin parried White's strike and jumped back.
Mr. White was furious, "You mean to tell me that we now two cyborgs against us?!"
Kevin, still in his defensive stance, shook his head, "They've always been against us."
Mr. White lunged forward once more, "But now they are COLLABORATING!" he swung at Kevin multiple times. Kevin himself was hardly able to defend against White's impressive skills.
"I don't' think this will be much of a problem." Kevin said, "We could inform Shunji and get some help."
White, still furious, looked away from Kevin, "I'm not too keen on working directly with the one we are out to eliminate." he thought for a moment, "But then again, he did inform me of a new project he was working on."
Kevin raised an eyebrow and lowered his stance slightly, "New project?"
White chuckled slightly, "Yes, this power hungry maniac is working on yet another cyborg. According to him, he is five times stronger and more advanced than X. I find that hard to believe because he is implying that this cyborg is even more advanced than you."
Kevin shrugged, "He may have more to him."
Mr. White laughed, "Just because a cyborg has toys doesn't make him the most advanced once in existence. It's what is inside and the skill one wields. The skill you wield should have been enough to kill both X and Raiden during your little mishap."
Kevin cleared his throat, "Yes, but, I already said it was an ambush."
White sighed, "And you're equipped with the best sensing technology. I want to hear no more."
Kevin, however, wasn't done, "I thought you said it wasn't the toys that made a cyborg powerful."
White looked back at Kevin, "I said it was the skill. How one utilizes his toys is part of his skill. Enough speaking and head to the L.A facility. Shunji believes that X and Raiden are already underway."
Kevin chuckled, "You expect me to get there first?"
White nodded, "Yes, the MX-90 is waiting outside."
The MX-90 was a new type of aircraft created by Storm and used only by Storm. The MX-90 was an Osprey type ship that utilized plasma engines, advanced stabilizing, and advanced weapons. The MX-90 was capable of reaching Mach 6 in seconds. To keep those on board safe, a prototype inertial dampener is in place to keep crew members safe from sudden shock of force.
Storm Industries is the most advanced PMC in the world with technology unavailable to other PMC's. X was soon about to enter a PMC war that he never intended on entering in the first place.
War really has changed…
To Be Continued…
And there we go folks. Another chapter done! So how bout it? Lots of twists and unexpected turns. If you're wondering, I am taking some inspiration from the popular anime Code Geass. The show was known for its innovative story and constant stream of surprises. I intend on doing that for this book as it fits it rather well.
I hope you all enjoy it!
Until next time...
