Chapter 9
Kill…or be Killed
Radec looked through his sniper and saw two men grab the body of the girl he just shot and took her to cover out of his sight. As he fired two more shots he saw one of the people create some sort of shield that absorbed his bullets and protected the man who carried the girl to safety. He then saw another man and woman; both carrying large swords take cover as he fired another shot. It won't keep them safe for long though, because Radec uses Coup d'œil which means stroke of the eye. A dangerous skill used by generals of the real world where they can analyze the disadvantages of the terrain just by looking at it and right now that is what Radec is doing.
"So far my journey of finding an opponent of my equal has been…disappointing. But that tablet that the man was holding seemed important to him. It seems to be the source of conflict for these combatants. I must get a hold of it and bring it back." Radec realized that his sniper will not be enough to take them down if they just stand there. He put of his cloaking device and proceeded to make his way to the building undetected.
Drake opened a door into the nurse's room, fortunately this building was so rich that it could afford its own nurse and while no nurse was here there supplies is. Cole followed Drake into the room and looked at both Drake's frightened face and the amount of blood on his hands. Time is of the essence so Drake immediately went to work at finding something that could be used to take out the bullet. Cole traded places and put pressure on Kat's wound in an attempt to slow down the bleeding. Kat had her eyes open and saw dusty purring and meowing next to her in an attempt to bring her comfort. Time is of the essence.
Finally Drake found medical pliers that could take the bullet out. Drake was still a bit sacred, taking the bullet out could just as bad as putting on in. It could rupture a blood vessel and cause even more bleeding and he's not sure if Cole could make it through with his powers. However there is not much of a choice, if they leave the bullet as it is Kat will die. And if they take the bullet out and don't act fast enough Kat might die.
Drake wasted no time in taking the bullet out; he grabbed Kat's hand who squeezed it his hand with all her strength to help deal with pain. After a couple of seconds the bullet was taken out and Cole soon got to work by charging electricity into both of his palms and gently touched Kat with it. The electricity circled her who body as blue energy began to glow around her for a short second. Once it was over both Drake and Cole inspected the wound and found that Cole was right. The wound had closed and stopped the bleeding.
"Kat, are you okay? Kat?!" Drake asked Kat hoping for a response.
Dante and Nariko both slowly popped their heads out, the firing has stopped. It's been five minutes and nothing has happened it's been dead silence and Dante did not like that. "What was your name again?" Dante asked Nariko. "Nariko." "Nariko, go check on those two it's getting to quiet and I don't like it." Nariko nodded and carefully made her way to the hallway that Drake and Cole went through, all while keeping her head down.
As soon as she made her way Dante got out of cover and had his pistols aimed straight at the door and made his way to exit. He kicked the door open and made his way outside, looking for the person who fired the bullet. Unfortunately it's the middle of the night and while the lights from the streets are still on it doesn't provide enough visibility for Dante to see what's in the distance. He kept quiet and listened for anything. After while he heard the sound of a helicopter, a small helicopter which made no sense to him. Once he knew where it was he popped out and began firing at the source of the sound.
"Ratchet someone is firing at us." "Well so much for stealth." Ratchet and Clank had finally made their way to the scene of the action. Unfortunately both of them and Dante think that the other is the enemy who fired that shot.
Let's see how this goes.
Fight Scene: Ratchet and Clank vs. Dante
Clank began moving towards cover as Ratchet fired shots from his constructo pistol. Dante rolled out of the way while at the same time fired shots at the heroic duo. Once Dante got a good look at the two his face turned in to a smirk. "Well what do you know, I finally found the two pairs of demon scum." Ratchet looked towards Clank in confusion. "Demons? These people believe in demons, man this world is more primitive than I thought" "Now is not the time Ratchet, we have work to do." Clank once again took flight on Ratchets taking the dynamic duo to the air.
"Oh no you don't!" Dante used his demon hook to latch to two hero's and pulled down with tremendous strength that two heroes were not expecting. They crashed into the air, bouncing on the ground in a somewhat painful yet comedic fashion. Once Dante got a better look at the two he founded them quite weird even for demons. Their futuristic appearance and weaponry stood out from all the other demons he's faced back in his home.
Ratchet took out his Lightning Ravager and used it against Dante giving him a painful shock that coursed through his body, Similar to when he fought Cole. Ratchet strike again and wrapped the whip around Dante's arm giving the man a constant electric shock that brought pain. "Not so though now are you?" Ratchet spoke out to Dante. However he spoke to soon as Dante despite the pain grabbed the whip with both hands and swung the whip around like a lasso taking the two with them. Dante then slammed them two the ground with high velocity and force and then quickly took off the whip to spare him anymore pain.
"God that hurt, it even ruined my coat." Dante walked towards the two, limping a bit and clutching his arm while pulling out his sword. His right sleeve from where the whip had wrapped around has been burnt harshly with marks left on his skin. "You two shot a young girl by surprise at night? That's just low." Ratchet looked confused as to what he just said and Clank was faring no better with that heavy slam he just took. Ratchet tried to think of something in order to stop the sword from making contact with his body. But before Dante could deliver the finishing blow, something stopped them.
"You're wrong, that kill belongs to me." Dante felt a knife enter his back, as figure began to reveal itself. Ratchet made eye contact with a tall man who had ominous yellow eyes. It sent chills down his spine but it was only a moment's glance because the man sent hard stomp to Ratchets face knocking the young lombax unconscious. Dante grabbed the man's shoulder; his face was covered in cold sweat and held the expression of pain. A knife in his back won't kill him due to his heritage but that doesn't mean he feels no pain. He could feel the blood go down his back as the back of his shirt turned dark red. "You're still standing…impressive." Radec then stabbed him once more in the chest.
Dante looked at the wound gasping from the pain. "You…are…a…asshole." Radec took out the knife with force as Dante fell to the ground clutching his stab wound, trying to put pressure on the wound to help slow down the bleeding. Radec wiped the blood of his knife and made his way into the building, activating his cloaking device once more.
Nariko entered the room where Drake and Cole where at. At reflex both Drake and Cole aimed the weapons and electricity at the young woman who held her arms up in surprise. "Sorry, we've been a little jumpy over the past few minutes." Cole spoke lowering his arms as Nariko entered the room. "Why are you here? Did you and that…..ah what's his name? Anyways what happened out there?" Drake spoke with a hasty tone; Kat has still opened her eyes. Drake fears that she maybe in a coma and so does Cole.
"We thought something had happened to you, whoever was firing at us has stop. So I came to check on you while the other warrior held the fort." Nariko took a look at the Kat at saw how much blood had stained her shirt were the wound was at and the blood on Drake's hands and shirt. "Will she be okay?" Nariko asked once more, Kat's face held no emotion. Dusty was right next to her master purring and rubbing her head next to her. Drake gave a sigh before speaking "I don't know…but what I do know is that I'm not going to let that kid get all the action. Whoever shot Kat is about to learn firsthand why paybacks a bitch." Drake reloaded his gun and exited the room with Nariko and Cole following him.
The three entered the main lobby scanning the room for Dante, but finding no sight of him. "He's not here, that is not good this is no time to split up when outside it's nothing but darkness." Cole spoke showing signs of worry; he knows that there dealing with a sniper so going out side is not a good idea.
The three stood there completely still waiting for a sound, waiting for anything. All three held there guard ready for anything that might come at them. However none of them expected a grenade to come out of nowhere. "EVERYONE MOVE!" Drake yelled out as he Nariko and Cole jumped out of the way. Soon after the grenade exploded and with the next fight against an unknown opponent.
Fight scene: Nariko/ Drake / Cole vs. Colonel Mal Radec
Drake took cover behind the main desk on the opposite side of the entrance door with Nariko following him. Cole took shelter behind one of the large pieces of furniture that were put in the building. The grenade left a large black splatter were the explosion took place; it broke some piece of the floor and wall causing some debris to fly through the air before scattering everywhere.
But the details did not matter to our hero's; no they were wondering where the enemy is because right now they don't see him. There unaware of Radec's cloaking device that gives him the element of surprise. Then two more grenades were thrown towards Drake and Nariko.
"Oh Crap!" Drake acted quickly and threw both grenades back with the right timing as they exploded next to one of the indoor columns that supported the roof. Everyone covered their ears as the explosion went off and caused the column to be destroyed. Debris once again flew throughout the room hitting everything from the walls to the books and vases that were put as decoration. The area soon became a mess and what was worst was that the explosion cause some of the lights to go out, making it darker than it already is.
"Dam it at this rate will all be killed." Cole said to himself before taking action. He headed towards his two allies and threw three cluster grenades in the direction the enemy's grenades came from. Radec looked at the grenades with a peculiar interest. Mostly because he wondered how his enemy threw projectiles with his bare hands. But it was only for a moment soon Radec moved out of the way as the three grenades exploded into more mini grenades which exploded soon after. Pieces of glass and debris flew through the air as Cole finally made to where Drake and Nariko where.
"What the hell was that!?" Drake shouted and Cole.
"A Cluster grenade, figured the guy could use a taste of his own medicine." Cole replied back.
"Did you have to throw three of them; you could have brought this whole building down." Drake replied back with a bit of frustration.
"And what where we supposed to do? Just sit back while were being struck by a guy we can't even see." Cole kept his voice calm; his good karma made him a patient man.
"What strange warriors indeed…" Nariko mumbled to herself as she watched the two argue. She slowly lifted her head up to take look to see in the attacker has finally show himself. She looked only to see how much destruction had been done. "My word, this man is powerful indeed." Nariko thought to herself as she took a quick glance at Cole, noticing the destruction that came from his powers.
She soon went out of hiding and armed herself with her sword and began walking through the rubble. Drake and Cole stopped arguing and noticed her leaving. "What are you doing?" Cole asked Nariko.
"You are right; we cannot win this battle unless we act first and strike. I have no plans to die today, and I suspect neither does that young woman." Both Cole and Drake looked at each other before nodding in agreement with Nariko. They soon came out too, keeping their trigger fingers ready for anything that might happen. As they scanned the area Nariko spotted Dante outside the building in the distance with blood stained on his body.
"It's him!" Nariko shouted as both Cole and Drake looked and saw Dante lying on the floor outside of the building. Unfortunately Nariko got distracted and put herself in a horrible situation. Her breath became slow as she felt a cold piece of metal touch the back of head.
The figure finally revealed itself as both Drake and Cole finally saw who the source of their troubles was. Both were surprised to see how tall the person is, he was taller than both Drake and Cole. His mask sent chills to both of them though they did not show it. Radec looked at the two men as he held a tight grip on his shotgun-pistol at point blank to Nariko's head. "I suppose you know why I am here." Radec spoke first.
"Actually we don't." Drake spoke while aiming his gun at Radec.
"Before we continue, drop your gun." He then moved his gun closer to Nariko. "Unless you wish to see another woman get shot right in front of you." Radec spoke in a calm and menacing voice.
"You Bastard." Drake had no choice he dropped his gun and kicked it away. Radec now turned his attention to Cole. "Throw away that weapon your carrying and put your hands above your head. Now." Cole did what he asked and tossed his amp to the side and he got on his knees and put his hands behind his back.
"Good now I'm not a very patient man so I'll get straight to the point. That tablet you were so concerned for. Bring It To Me. Now." Drake's eyes widen as Radec finished his sentence. That tablet held the answers to everyone questions and after getting it back he is about to lose it once more.
"Why do you want it?" Drake asked the man. "That is not your concern, instead let me ask you a question. What planet are we on?" A question like that would start ridicule and laughter but Radec's tone showed no trace humor, only emptiness and cruelty. The reason he asked that is because in his world earth has been plagued by nuclear war that made it uninhabitable after years of work the UCN was able to live on earth albeit with harsh conditions. The Helghast live on a different planet were the conditions are even worse, giving them there extreme level of skill.
"Planet Earth." Drake responded back. The answer was not the one Radec was looking for. He grabbed Nariko by the neck with one hand and lifter her up, his abnormal strength from his training showing was showing. He threw her down to the ground and placed his foot on her head harshly with Nariko showing signs of pain and discomfort. Both Cole and Drake were about to act but knew that it wouldn't be the right decision.
"You must think that this is a joke. Well then it must mean that you consider this woman's life a joke as well." Radec bent down and put the gun next to her neck. Both Cole and Drake began to panic, there don't know what he meant by what he just said.
"Wait stop, you want the tablet right he'll give to you. Please don't shot her." This time Cole responded back trying to calm the man down and stop him doing anything harsh. Radec took one look at Cole.
Then he shot him in the chest.
"COLE!" Drake responded as he began to run towards Cole in order to help him but was stopped when Radec aimed his gun at him while still keeping a strong hold on Nariko. "Do Not Move, unless you wish to die as well. Now give me the tablet."
"Okay, okay I'll get it." Drake responded with his arms in the air. He wanted to make a bargain but he couldn't he was in no position to make a trade or a demand.
Cole lied on the ground with blood on them.
Ratchet and Clank were both knocked out.
Kat has still not woken up.
Nariko's head is centimeters away from a shotgun-pistol.
And Drake is about to give his ticket home to a ruthless man.
Now What?
As Drake grabbed the tablet he walked towards Radec who had is arm extended out towards Drake. Both Drake and Nariko had horrible expressions on their face due to the defeat they just suffered. All hope was lost…until Drake began to slow down. Radec as well noticed that moving became a lot harder and then suddenly everyone was tossed in the air without warning. Cole who is still conscious began to question his eyes as the color of the world began to turn black and white.
Everyone was confused as to what was happening, and then everyone looked outside and there was the answer for all the confusion that was occurring.
Dante had just got up.
And his hair was no longer black nor was his coat grey.
His hair is now WHITE and his coat BLOOD RED, his eyes no longer looked human but rather DEMONIC.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Sh*t is about to go down.
To Be Continued…
Wow almost a month since I last updated. Sorry about that everyone I've been busy with finals and work. Plus the NBA finals are happening and I've been watching the game's for the past few weeks. The next chapter won't take as long I'll update this in about 1 ½ to 2 weeks from now.
Kat's fate has still not been revealed! Is she dead? Is she in a Coma? Or Will she wake up, kick some ass and began to fall for Drake? I will leave you thinking muhahahaha!
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