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Red and Black

-CHAPTER VIII: Fighting a Losing Battle-

I had been through a lot. I didn't know if my body could handle another battle. I did as these humans said. I slowly lifted my hands into the air. Four of them approached me with long silver chains. I could only imagine what they had in store for me. I knew my strengths and how fast and strong I was. And I wasn't too tired or hurt. I decided to follow my instincts.

With energy I jumped up and kicked the four into a circle and sent them all flying. The humans lifted their guns and cocked them. By reflex I went after the first few and hit them with a flying kick. I didn't want to kill them. I was fighting to disable. I landed and slipped and hit the ground hard. I felt like I weighed a lot more than usual! I got up by got hit back as their beam guns' landed direct hits upon my body. I had an idea. I ran with the leftover energy I had and ran into the ARK's remains. They didn't follow me, but instead waited for me. They had the perfect position. Snipers and gunman mounted themselves onto buildings and perfect positions. I was almost fighting a losing battle. I didn't know why they wanted me dead. But I was created as a weapon, so I am not going down without a fight.

Finally after lots of looking around I found Dr. Kintobar's old rejuvenation machine. I was going to inject myself and try to regain my energy. There wasn't hardly any energy at all. But there was enough. I injected myself with the couple of millimeters left. I didn't feel any hardly effects at all. But it would have to do. I ran out as quick as I could and it was a foolish thing. My shoulder was blasted and that really took it out of me. I slowly stood to my feet…and that's when it hit me. I just realized why I didn't stand a chance. The gravity on Mobius was making me heavier! Which in return lowers my speed and strength. That one second of shock I was put into was enough for them. My neck was struck with great speed by a dart. I felt my conscienceless slipping quickly. Obviously I had just been shot with a tranquilizer. I collapsed to the ground beneath me very quickly with a loud 'thud'.

--NOT IN SHADOW'S POINT OF VIEW--

Two men carried Shadow's body to a large capsule. They laid him inside of it with ease. They quickly closed it and punched in a security code. The inside quickly filled with very cold air. 200 degrees below 0 to be exact. Shadow's body very quickly was cryofreezed. They placed the capsule into a submarine and the submarine submerged itself deep into the ocean by several miles. The military men boarded a helicopter and abandoned the area.

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Author's Notes: Please note that this is not the end of the story. I am putting this here because it may seem like it is over. There is still a lot left to happen. And you'll see it all shortly! I promise.