Story of Kusanagi-Sama
War of the Gods

Chapter 6:
Tenshi vs. Warbot

The two sides charged at each other. The various Tenshi pulled out their swords, ready to hack these androids to pieces. As they charged, Murasaki thought, I hope that this whole thing isn't for nothing. If the Three Generals really are as evil and destructive as that recording said, then we're in a serious pinch!
The two forces met head on, and the first row of Tenshi began fighting the Warbots up close. This was one primary weakness in the Warbots that Kajinagi always overlooked: none of the Warbots were suited to hand-to-hand combat. They were really much better at picking off Tenshi from a distance. Sure, the Soldiers and Troopers had spikes on their foreheads, to impale eyes with, and the Captains had shields that could repel Tenshi swords, but that was about it. So, the Tenshi often engaged them within the reach of their swords.
This lead Murasaki to think, I wonder what would happen if there were Warbots that could engage Tenshi in close-quarters combat... We'd be in trouble, I know that much. But... what if the Three Generals can engage us in hand-to-hand combat? Then what'll we do?
"Look out, Commander Nyurinito!" shouted one Tenshi, cutting in half a Warbot Trooper that was approaching her. It was Kumo and Shiitsu Kitsune's son, Jyn Kitsune, who only a few months ago was made a Tenshi. He had two tails and brown eyes like his mother, and dark-brown fur like his father. He was only about 23 years old. "Pay more attention on the battlefield next time, Commander!" and he was back into a battle with more Warbots.
He's right, thought Murasaki, I really should be more attentive right now. Death will come at any time in any place. And she spun on her heels, cleaving a Captain's head off.
The battle lasted a few more minutes. By now, the sun had set, and the only light left was the light reflecting off of Mazhyeri Fahnsi's rings. The Tenshi were greatly outnumbered by the Warbots, but every Tenshi had the ability to adapt to certain situations. Whereas as Warbot would go into a sort of trance if the tactics it was programmed with failed, a Tenshi would be able to figure out a way to work around a new type of situation. What if a Warbot could think? thought Murasaki. What if a Warbot could adapt? What if---
"Sheesh, Commander! If I have to keep saving you, I should be made Commander!" joked Jyn Kitsune as he beheaded two Warbot Captains who were about to attack Murasaki. Murasaki snapped out of her trance and leapt into the battle once more. By now, at least four or five Tenshi had been killed. Although a Tenshi could foresee many of the blasts fired at him or her, often either a lucky shot or a misfired missile would take them out.
"So, Commander, would you like a one-on-one duel?" a voice behind Murasaki said after a moment. The Warbot Commander stood behind her, his yellow eye burning into Murasaki's purple eyes. Murasaki noticed that the Tenshi and Warbots were clearing a circle around them, though the fighting continued as the circle was formed.
"Yes," said Murasaki, tightening her grip on the amethyst sword in her hands. Instantly, the Warbot Commander charged the Tenshi Commander, his six feet going CLANK-CLANK-CLANK CLANK-CLANK-CLANK as he ran. Murasaki leapt over him, using the Power of Kusanagi to increase the height of her jump. At once, the Warbot Commander drew both laser gatlings, opening fire on the soaring Tenshi. Murasaki did a sort of pirouette in midair to avoid the lasers, red light illuminating her as the blaster bolts soared past her.
Murasaki landed behind the Commander, raising her sword in the air. The Warbot Commander turned towards her. Murasaki's blade glowed with the Light of Kusanagi, a divine light that frightened even the Warbot Commander. Murasaki aimed the sword at the Warbot Commander, shouted, "Go to Shikogu!" and fired a blast of pure light at the Warbot Commander. He staggered and was knocked back a few feet, but was otherwise unscathed.
"Do you really think a little flashlight from your heathen goddess can stop me?" taunted the Warbot Commander. Murasaki was used to this kind of attitude from Warbots. These robots were programmed with all sorts of different taunts to say if they survived an attack from an opponent. Still, it stunned Murasaki to think that a robot would dare say that Kusanagi was 'heathen'. While Murasaki stood there, momentarily stunned, the Warbot Commander fired a single blast at Murasaki's blade. Murasaki snapped back to reality at the sight of her sword tumbling through the air, and impaling on a fallen Warbot Captain.
Hmm, this'll be fun, thought Murasaki. Time to show him that, even when unarmed, I can be very dangerous. And with that, Murasaki used the Power of Kusanagi to lift several fallen Warbots and fling them at the Warbot Commander. He quickly drew both laser gatlings and fired at the flying hunks of junk. The majority of the pieces missed him, but he was impaled by some of the smaller parts that flew at him.
Murasaki then ran at him at speeds that would snap one's legs. But thanks to the Power of Kusanagi, she was able to run very quickly with no worries. She used Power of Kusanagi-enhanced strength to grab one of the Warbot Commander's six legs, and after a few moments of pulling, tore it off. She held it by some wires that were still sparking slightly, using it as a makeshift flail. Murasaki swung the severed leg at the Warbot Commander very quickly, but he leapt to avoid it. The Warbot Commander leapt over Murasaki in much the same way as she did at the start of this duel, firing down on her. She raised the leg in her hand, and used it as a shield against the blasts.
When he landed, Murasaki reached towards the Warbot Commander, trying to get one of his laser gatlings. The Warbot Commander struggled, but Murasaki persisted and the blaster came to her with a hand still holding it. She held the trigger at the Warbot Commander, firing at him with his own blaster. Very soon, the battery pack ran out, but it was all good enough, as the Warbot Commander was heavily damaged. There were numerous scorch marks all over the Warbot Commander's form, and one of the spikes on his shoulder pads were knocked off.
"It appears that I am spark damaged beyond the will to continue," said the Warbot Commander, his voice box apparently damaged. "You have this match, Commander Murasaki Nyurinito." And he left, taking his severed leg and hand with him.
Snorting, Murasaki walked over to where her sword was knocked, and pulled it free of the Warbot it was lodged in. She summoned the Light of Kusanagi to see exactly what shape her forces were in. At least thirty-five Tenshi in Task Force 1 survived the battle in the dark. Murasaki gave the signal to dispatch Task Force 2, and watched the drop ship falling from the Sakaseyu above. The drop ship landed near Task Force 1, and Task Force 2 ran out of the drop ship towards the bunker where the the results of 'Project: Tenshi's Bane', the Three Generals, were kept...

Next Time...
In Chapter 7:
Attack on the Bunker

...the blast spread through the Akutenshi's armor, destroying its dark body. Its empty helmet popped off, landing on the floor with a loud THUNK...

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