Chapter Twenty One: Echoes Part Ten: The Dark Beam
"This facility doesn't look like it's much." Sammy said, looking around at it.
"It probably wasn't finished.' Dark said, thinking. "What were they researching here though?"
"Hmm." Kira said, noticing a few computer monitors. "Maybe we can figure out by checking out those monitors."
"Right.' Sammy said, heading over to one. She began typing on it.
"Lore data X." she read. "We have discovered the Phazon traces on the planet. However, we have yet to discover it. Data inconclusive."
"Lore data XXII" She said, seeing another that caught her eye. "Several of the troops have been taken over by a strange mist. Such mist is uncommon and it is unknown if such an incident will occur again."
"Lore data XXXIV." Dark read one. "A strange phenomenon has been discovered on this planet: a strange set of portals has been discovered on this planet. The portals lead to a strange world very similar to this one. Research of strange world halted due to poisonous atmosphere. Precautions must be taken before future visites."
"Lore data XL." Kira noticed one. "A device has been crafted to activate the portals. Said device has strange effect on beings and for safety purposes is kept in the storage room in Block A."
"A device?" Sammy asked. "What kind of device?"
"Who knows." Dark said. "Maybe if we keep looking through these data files, we can find information on it."
"Or" Kira said. "We can find the device and use it ourselves."
"Hmm." Sammy said. "Interesting. Let me see if I can find a map on this computer and download it."
"That's a good idea." Dark said.
Sammy began to search the computer for a map. Finding one, she used her Scan Visor on it.
"I've got it.' Sammy said. "Let's find this device."
"Right." Kira and Dark said, nodding. Sammy exited the corridor, turning down a hallway. She opened a side door, the three of them looking inside.
"What's that?" Sammy asked, looking at a strange device in the middle of the room. It looked like a strange blaster.
"A blaster?" Dark asked.
"What better way to open a portal then a blaster?"Kira said, shrugging.
"Let me scan it first." Sammy said, activating her Scan Visor.
"Dark Blaster" the Scan Visor said. "A Beam of Luminoth design. Fires a Beam of Dark energy. Capable of opening portals to Dark Aether. However, it cannot open returning portals. It can also open doors sealed with Dark energy. This blaster is extra effective against beings from Light Aether. Beings from Dark Aether, however, are not affected very much by this Beam. This beam requires time to recharge and if a large amount is used, the Beam will not fire. However, a charge may be used in the recharge state to fire a normal Beam (a precaution devised in case one needed to open a portal or door). A Charged Beam can be used normally for a more powerful shot, however, it consumes more of the allotted energy. There are places where the energy capacity can be increased, however, these places are difficult to find and aren't on any map due to currency. A powerful upgrade is elsewhere and may be used if equipped."
"Woah." Sammy said. "This looks pretty cool. Should I equip it?"
"Sure." Dark said. "I don't sense anything wrong with it."
"Me either." Kira said, looking at it.
"Alright then." Sammy said, stepping over to the weapon and touching it. It integrated with her suit, flashing. Her blaster arm opened up, purple energy glowing in it like veins. Suddenly, the door behind them closed, a black shield closing over it. Space Pirates began crowding into the room.
"WE're trapped!" Sammy said, turning to face the Pirates.
"Oh please." Kira said, grinning. "WE can take these guys out. Why not try out your new Dark Beam?"
"O-okay." Sammy said, nodding as she shot a Space Pirate, blowing a gaping hole in its chest, thus killing it.
"DAYUM!" Dark said, her eyes widening. "I didn't think it would be that much of an upgrade. That's awesome."
"Don't forget" Kira said. "These are low level Pirates. A single Missile could render them dead. But, yes, this is a pretty powerful weapon."
"Yeah.' Sammy said as the other ten Pirates came closer. "But, I think a few shots will be enough to take care of these guys. Plus, the Scan Visor did say it was Super Effective on Light Aether beings, so, that's another thing to take into account."
"Which begs the question" Dark said. "What if these beings became possessed? Would the Dark Beam do less then?"
"Maybe." Kira said. "But, we'll cross that bridge when we get there. For now, focus on defeating these Pirates."
"Right." Sammy said, nodding as she took aim. Sammy began shooting her Dark Beam at the Pirates, taking them out one by one. After they were all dead, Sammy turned to the door.
"So" she asked. "How do I get this open?"
"Try your Dark Beam." Dark said. "The Scan Visor said something about it being able to open doors sealed with Dark energy."
"Hmm." Sammy said, taking aim at the door and shooting a blast at the door. The door opened, allowing them access to walk out.
"Check out that meter on your HUD." Dark said, pointing to a part of it. Sammy looked at it to see a little purple meter that was lowered a little.
"I think that's the gauge for how much power it has." Sammy said.
"Maybe there's some stuff to raise it without burning it all out and waiting for recharge." Dark said.
"Yeah.' Sammy said, nodding. "But, I probably won't need to use it all that much."
"Except to be all badass and stuff." Kira said. "Let's go grab that last Key.'
"Right." Sammy said. "But, where's another Portal? I didn't see one."
"I think there's one ahead a few rooms." Dark said, pointing at the HUD.
"Great." Sammy said, taking off toward the room. "Let's go get it."
Ooh, the Dark Beam. I'll bet they're gonna have fun with that. What happens next? Find out soon.