Chapter 3: First Demon
I looked out and the early morning sun shown and reflected off of the Zio-four's armor. I armed my weapons but still didn't make a move. The Zio's blue ACs advanced a little but nothing else and I could see the crowd getting kinda edgy and annoyed at the way nothing was happening. Ben must have noticed too because I looked to my side and saw him raise his sniper rifle. He didn't even wait for a lock and quickly popped a few shots as he boosted to the side a little. Taking his cue I kneeled my mech down and felt a rush as I fired three rounds from my linear gun. The high speed shots flew by the enemy mechs and hit the energy barrier at the edge of the arena. The sniper rifle shots followed and I put my boosters on overdrive. "Never mind with the leg groups, just take down anyone you see," I said into my COM system and let my AC speed towards the four-legged mech.
I heard the blast of boosters igniting behind me and I new I wasn't the only one headed for close
combat. My energy meter ran down to about half way when I cut my boosters completely and jumped
out of the way of an energy rifle shot. The impact shook my robot and the ground as I landed and
shot several shots of my machine gun at the spider leg Zio fan. I could feel my adrenaline really
pumping now and I switched on the radio. Heavy metal blasted back at me as another energy blast
missed my legs. Finally the four legged one reacted and armed a rocket launcher on his back. I
ducked away from his first shot and extended my beam saber. The reddish orange blade glistened
while he armed a second explosive. I took the opportunity to jam my energy blade into his rocket salvo. The explosion from the high combustibles and the high heat source gave me a sense of satisfaction. I retracted my saber and dropped my machine gun while he attempted to move his arm.
The shoulder plate had been blown off and I smiled as the smoke cleared, revealing open circuitry.
I punched at his core but he caught the large metal fist and fired a pulse rifle shot into it. I
staggered backwards but didn't go far before a blow landed on my back. I fired my boosters and rammed into my opponent, hoping the hit on my back was from a melee strike. I caught his head with me working hand and continued to push the behemoth into the wall's unseen barrier. I used my ACs giant grip to crush his head along with his cameras. I new he couldn't fight very well when he was blind so I reversed my direction and flew towards the first thing I saw. It was the reverse jointed member of the group. Tokari was currently engaged in a event saber dual with him. I tried to get to the fight as soon as I could but Tokari made a mistake and her arm was separated from her core with a swift blade motion. The blue AC retracted his beam saber and knocked the g-repulsor to the ground with a powerful push of it's huge arm. But as my friend landed on the ground the chest of her mech lit up and a large shock generated from the core mounted gun. The energy coursed through the enemy AC and probably short circuited a few systems. I armed my linear gun again dragged my knees on the ground while I stopped my engines. With a scream I let loose round after round into the AC's animal like legs. The armor cracked, the casing buckled and finally the metal giant fell to the earth with a mighty crash. I finished him off by pumping one more shot into his single booster.
A high speed shot hit me from the side and another came after it hitting almost the same spot. The appendage was disabled and I whirled around to face my attacker. It was the tank. I ripped off my limp arm and used it as a shield against the next shot. I threw the battered piece of machinery at the enemy as Ben closed in from behind pelting the tank based AC with rifle shots. Ben approached and jammed his saber into the back of our foe. A flashback explosion ripped through the tank and
traced along Ben's energy blade. His AC staggered backwards scorched by the fires of the booster containment rupture.
I looked to my left and saw Larissa letting loose a torrent of energy shots at the humanoid Zio fan. He danced inbetween the luminescent bolts and a yell of frustration came from my COM system. Something hit me from behind and I turned around. There was Danny standing on the cockpit bridge firing his energy rifle by eyesight. I brought my AC to a kneeling position and fired several shots at the spider mech. The magnetically accelerated shots whizzed through the air striking his legs first then his weapon. Knowing he was finally out of commission I turned my attention back to Larissa. The humanoid had her AC held up by its neck area and extended his brilliant white blade into abdomen area where her power flow regulators were located. My fingers found their way across the keypad and I diverted what booster I had left into a charge at the humanoid. He let Larissa's mech hit the arena floor and turned not to me but to Ben. A grenade launcher on his back unfolded and he kneeled his AC down. The triggered was pulled and a fiery shell burst forth to speed towards Ben. The already burnt surface turned black from the heat and impact pressure. One final
round escaped the beaten and bruised figure. It rushed at the last remaining Zio fan with a lust for his blood. He took the shot straight in the chest and staggered back. I caught him off guard but only managed to hit his radar with my untouched arm. He powered up his beautiful blade again as I cut my boosters and diverted their circuits into my own event sword. The shining sabers danced with each other in a vicious duet. Like our minds they connected time and time again, crackling and repelling the other. I jumped towards the sky and brought my weapon down with as much force as I could muster. Even with all I had backing me up he stepped to the side causing me to hit and take off hit arm. He jammed his saber into my generator and I quickly used it too super charge my blade. It flared hotter and brighter than the sun eating away at his armor as his attack fed mine. My beam grew wider and more destructive but stopped after his radiator melted and caused his AC to shut down completely. Mine did the same as his retracted my energy source. Both our metal giants fell to the ground with a tremendous crash.
I sat their in my cockpit for what seemed like hours I knew the fight was over, but who would the judges decide on? Still breathing heavily I used the emergency escape handle and stepped out of my AC. The battlefield was a mess and as I thought the stands had cleared. I got back into the pilot's seat but kept the door open. I heard movement outside on the metal surface, like someone was climbing up. I sat their and waited for the decision and slipped into a deep train of thought.
I looked out and the early morning sun shown and reflected off of the Zio-four's armor. I armed my weapons but still didn't make a move. The Zio's blue ACs advanced a little but nothing else and I could see the crowd getting kinda edgy and annoyed at the way nothing was happening. Ben must have noticed too because I looked to my side and saw him raise his sniper rifle. He didn't even wait for a lock and quickly popped a few shots as he boosted to the side a little. Taking his cue I kneeled my mech down and felt a rush as I fired three rounds from my linear gun. The high speed shots flew by the enemy mechs and hit the energy barrier at the edge of the arena. The sniper rifle shots followed and I put my boosters on overdrive. "Never mind with the leg groups, just take down anyone you see," I said into my COM system and let my AC speed towards the four-legged mech.
I heard the blast of boosters igniting behind me and I new I wasn't the only one headed for close
combat. My energy meter ran down to about half way when I cut my boosters completely and jumped
out of the way of an energy rifle shot. The impact shook my robot and the ground as I landed and
shot several shots of my machine gun at the spider leg Zio fan. I could feel my adrenaline really
pumping now and I switched on the radio. Heavy metal blasted back at me as another energy blast
missed my legs. Finally the four legged one reacted and armed a rocket launcher on his back. I
ducked away from his first shot and extended my beam saber. The reddish orange blade glistened
while he armed a second explosive. I took the opportunity to jam my energy blade into his rocket salvo. The explosion from the high combustibles and the high heat source gave me a sense of satisfaction. I retracted my saber and dropped my machine gun while he attempted to move his arm.
The shoulder plate had been blown off and I smiled as the smoke cleared, revealing open circuitry.
I punched at his core but he caught the large metal fist and fired a pulse rifle shot into it. I
staggered backwards but didn't go far before a blow landed on my back. I fired my boosters and rammed into my opponent, hoping the hit on my back was from a melee strike. I caught his head with me working hand and continued to push the behemoth into the wall's unseen barrier. I used my ACs giant grip to crush his head along with his cameras. I new he couldn't fight very well when he was blind so I reversed my direction and flew towards the first thing I saw. It was the reverse jointed member of the group. Tokari was currently engaged in a event saber dual with him. I tried to get to the fight as soon as I could but Tokari made a mistake and her arm was separated from her core with a swift blade motion. The blue AC retracted his beam saber and knocked the g-repulsor to the ground with a powerful push of it's huge arm. But as my friend landed on the ground the chest of her mech lit up and a large shock generated from the core mounted gun. The energy coursed through the enemy AC and probably short circuited a few systems. I armed my linear gun again dragged my knees on the ground while I stopped my engines. With a scream I let loose round after round into the AC's animal like legs. The armor cracked, the casing buckled and finally the metal giant fell to the earth with a mighty crash. I finished him off by pumping one more shot into his single booster.
A high speed shot hit me from the side and another came after it hitting almost the same spot. The appendage was disabled and I whirled around to face my attacker. It was the tank. I ripped off my limp arm and used it as a shield against the next shot. I threw the battered piece of machinery at the enemy as Ben closed in from behind pelting the tank based AC with rifle shots. Ben approached and jammed his saber into the back of our foe. A flashback explosion ripped through the tank and
traced along Ben's energy blade. His AC staggered backwards scorched by the fires of the booster containment rupture.
I looked to my left and saw Larissa letting loose a torrent of energy shots at the humanoid Zio fan. He danced inbetween the luminescent bolts and a yell of frustration came from my COM system. Something hit me from behind and I turned around. There was Danny standing on the cockpit bridge firing his energy rifle by eyesight. I brought my AC to a kneeling position and fired several shots at the spider mech. The magnetically accelerated shots whizzed through the air striking his legs first then his weapon. Knowing he was finally out of commission I turned my attention back to Larissa. The humanoid had her AC held up by its neck area and extended his brilliant white blade into abdomen area where her power flow regulators were located. My fingers found their way across the keypad and I diverted what booster I had left into a charge at the humanoid. He let Larissa's mech hit the arena floor and turned not to me but to Ben. A grenade launcher on his back unfolded and he kneeled his AC down. The triggered was pulled and a fiery shell burst forth to speed towards Ben. The already burnt surface turned black from the heat and impact pressure. One final
round escaped the beaten and bruised figure. It rushed at the last remaining Zio fan with a lust for his blood. He took the shot straight in the chest and staggered back. I caught him off guard but only managed to hit his radar with my untouched arm. He powered up his beautiful blade again as I cut my boosters and diverted their circuits into my own event sword. The shining sabers danced with each other in a vicious duet. Like our minds they connected time and time again, crackling and repelling the other. I jumped towards the sky and brought my weapon down with as much force as I could muster. Even with all I had backing me up he stepped to the side causing me to hit and take off hit arm. He jammed his saber into my generator and I quickly used it too super charge my blade. It flared hotter and brighter than the sun eating away at his armor as his attack fed mine. My beam grew wider and more destructive but stopped after his radiator melted and caused his AC to shut down completely. Mine did the same as his retracted my energy source. Both our metal giants fell to the ground with a tremendous crash.
I sat their in my cockpit for what seemed like hours I knew the fight was over, but who would the judges decide on? Still breathing heavily I used the emergency escape handle and stepped out of my AC. The battlefield was a mess and as I thought the stands had cleared. I got back into the pilot's seat but kept the door open. I heard movement outside on the metal surface, like someone was climbing up. I sat their and waited for the decision and slipped into a deep train of thought.
