Response Time: To VerucaBeyotch, you'll have to continue reading to find out. ;) To Sonny April, I'm just glad to see you back. I did take inspiration from video games. My passion for gaming allows me to use tons of fields of inspiration. It's a great fact we have video games today. I haven't played Donkey Kong 64, though. The series just isn't my cup of tea. On with the story!
Chapter 9: Mike's Assessment
Mike had learned of the success of Veruca and Augustus, and it motivated him to move forward with his own task. He thought to himself, I'm so glad they succeeded. I'm proud to call them my friends. They really have been through a lot, especially Violet. I hope she'll join us. It's not the same without her. She's my best friend, and it sucks to not have her around. I still have Chuck to talk to, but I miss Violet. No offense to Chuck, but Violet just understands me more. That's why I hope they get together. I think they are perfect for each other, and having two friends that have an awesome bond is better than any TV show I've ever seen. I've never really felt this sentimental before. Is it because we're so close to the end? Or is it because I just miss having things the way it was? Either way, I want the author to stop writing out my thoughts because its making me feel too much, too fast! Wait, did I just say author? Is he seriously breaking the fourth wall for the third freaking time?
Mike approached the power core and attempted to sneak up on it. He was about to break it, but the Guardian Android got the drop on him and pushed him away. "Oh come on!" He shouted, while raising his fists. "I was so close!" He then raised his lightning rods and fired electricity. But the android absorbed it and it went straight into the ground. "So you are using elements, eh? Augustus had lightning, Veruca had fire, and I have to deal with earth. Very well, have it your way." The android punched the ground and hundreds of small, jagged rocks flew straight towards Mike. Mike pulled out a energy sword, slowed down time, and slashed away every single rock without even trying. He flew forward, slipped into a portal, and came out behind the android, catching it off guard. He then slowed time again and went into a series of slashing combos at an impossible speed. The android barely seemed phased however, and started to trigger a powerful earthquake. Mike escaped into a portal, and jumped on top of its back. He then remembered the android was grounded from his lightning. So he pierced the back of the android, ripped the insulation off of the wires, and jumped off. He raised the lightning rods and punched the ground. The lightning traveled across the ground and reached the android, frying its circuits and rendering it destroyed.
Mike made quick work of the power core, knocking down his barrier. As he ran to the barrier room to catch up to the others, he thought to himself, When this is over, I'm going to bring us all back to the way we were. I promise.
Thanks for reading, and I hoped you enjoyed the chapter. Charlie is up next, so stay tuned and have a great day!
