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AN: Sorry for the long wait.
Wing Silver Alpha/ Gray- I had no idea I made Vic Viper seem arrogant. But maybe I could use that to deepen the story.
KrystalRozes- Me too. I'm just begging to get to the other Frames
Silvace Atronach- Arigato
Steel Jaguar- It kind of strange to work with, but that just makes it all the more interesting. Thank you.
Chap. 6
Based on the information from Ken, Aumaan was located deep within the Vascilla territory. He would have to go in low to avoid the battleships in the skies. Luckily, there was a passageway that led down there where there was far less resistance. Might as well take it easy for once. But I should have known better because my senses were picking up something coming at high speed. Vic? No, it's too small. And it doesn't feel like him. Looking around, I finally saw it com at me in a flame of energy. I dodged just as the thing passed me and transformed. It was some warrior, obviously from BAHRAM, but I've never seen this one before.
Narita.
The creature hovered around me before changing into some kind of fiery bird. I them swooped straight at me, screeching loudly. The bird razed me across the chest and I backed off to the side. The wound was minor and already healing. The bird reverted back into it original form and attacked. I raised my shield and the creature slashed against it harmlessly.
My turn.
Dropping the shield, I struck it repeatedly and in my final slash, knocked it downward into the ground causing it to explode. That was interesting. Now to get out of…
Suddenly, I sensed three more objects flying at me and the same high speed. Turning toward the direction, I saw three more Narita flying at me. Two of them continued to come while the third stayed back and began firing energy bolts at me. I narrowly dodged the strike and the bolts, but they were turning around for another pass. This could get difficult.
Time to test Gauntlet.
I held me arm back and concentrated. A slight crackle formed in my hand and yellow sparks danced around. It didn't feel powerful, but I should know better since I was hit with it. One of the Naritas shot at me, again in its firebird form. I dodged the charge and quickly shot my arm forward.
"Gauntlet!"
The sparks hit the Narita dead on and I watched as it helplessly sailed straight into a nearby cliff and became impaled in one of the canyons' sharp edges.
One down...
The second one flew at me while its partner fired spark of electricity at me. Both were easy to avoid, but I was caught off-guard by yet a fourth Narita. The minion slashed me repeatedly with his sharp talon and I was forced to fall back. Then both Naritas charged in their forms again, knocking me back further and against the canyon wall. Shaking it off, I looked up to a very bad sight. All four Naritas had transformed and were flying at me now. I had to move fast. Raising my hand, I charged the Metatron into a sphere immediately. I didn't hold it any longer than that and I let it loose. The blast hit all four and even though it didn't damage them much, it still managed to stop their assault. Just enough for...
"Geyser!"
The balls of energy swooped out of my hand and snagged three of the four minions, rendering them powerless. One managed to avoid it, but that was a problem I was going to rectify right now. Its dodge had led it straight toward me and with four power slashes, it became no more. I returned my attention to the other three, who had freed themselves from the Geyser attack. One of them changed again and flew at me. I merely sidestepped the charge and grabbed him. Then with a quick flick, I hurled him at his partner, causing both of them to crash into the canyon and exploding. With only one left, I turned to see the last one almost upon me. I'm not sure if it was instinct on my part of Dingo's, but my head flicked off to the side and his attack missed. Spinning around, I unleashed another Gauntlet blast and it slammed it against the wall. However, he was still active and began to move. But he didn't get far as he found a blade stabbed into him, pinning him to the wall. I removed my blade and flew back. All of them were destroyed now. You just keep making new ways to annoy me don't you, Anubis?
I flew through the lower gate that led to the passageway. But it was shielded by a powerful energy gate. In order to pass, I would have to destroy one of the two seals powering it. I decided on going to the one on the left. The route seemed shorter and less guarded. I moved through the canyon easily. The space between rocks was wide, so maneuvering wasn't a problem. However, any idiot could use this terrain and have a massive advantage. My theory was proven right when three Raptors appeared to attack me. They were currently guard the gate behind them. But one variable was left out.
They hadn't counted on me.
Shrrassshhhh!! Sskkkk!!!! Slashhhhhhh!!!!
In no time at all, the Raptors were shredded and I was allowed to pass though the gate. I approached a tunnel and entered. Ahead of me were several spheres floating in the air. What are those? It was only until I moved closer that I found out.
Homing mines!
I backed away, but it was too late. A few of them had attached themselves to me and began to count down. I shot back, trying to shake them off of me. I managed to get a few before they detonated, but the rest exploded on me. I shot back again, injured and in serious pain. Worse yet, the remaining mines were still coming. I started to fly up again when a blue object caught my eye.
Could that be...? Yes, Metatron.
Almost without thinking, I shot toward the box and absorbed the Metatron. My body glowed and the pain subsided. My injuries healed quickly and I was back at 100%. But that didn't matter to the still oncoming mines. I shot back again at full power and concentrated. I began to sense the movements of all the mines. When I was finished, I lurch my arm out and my spread beam ripped through the mines, leaving none behind. Task completed, I continued onward though the next gate. There, I was put in a wide open area. A massive structure stood before me.
There it is.
The massive seal shimmer with electricity before me. Looking around, there was no opposition to stop me. This is just too convenient. Hesitantly I raised my arm, making ready to bring it back down in the moment of an attack. Nothing. The metatron sphere formed and began to grow. Still nothing. This still made me edgy. But I guess beggars can't be choosers. I let the sphere fly and it impacted the seal with tremendous force. It crumbled and fell to the ground in pieces. Strange. I was certain of an attack party of something. It was then that the gate behind me sealed and a formation of Mummyheads materialized. Thought so. If something seems too good to be true, it usually is. The six Mummyheads locked into formation and came right at me. They must have waited until after the seal was broken before ambushing me in massive formation.
Their mistake...
I suddenly charged at the creatures as they fired at me. But their weapons weren't having any effect. I swooped through the first two. I had to get to the commander first. There he is, right in the center. But before I could reach him, six beams of light and energy flailed out, almost shredding me. Looking upward, I saw the three remaining Mummyhead using the Halbred technique, waving the energy like massive swords. I had to weave, dive and swoop to avoid the columns of energy. At the same time, the first two began to follow me, still firing stray projectiles. Okay, plan A is dead. Time for plan B. I still had to get to the commander. And I know just how.
Suddenly, I reversed direction and charged at one of the advancing Mummyhead. If they had emotions, I'd bet they would be surprised. My blade extended and I stabbed one through. At this, the other three turned and repeatedly used Halbred. Holding the downed enemy, I stuck him in front, using him as a shield. The Halbred hit him with unrelenting force and it exploded. Using this, I dodged upward and summoned a Gauntlet blast. The commander was hit and it smashed into the wall, but was still active. Tough guy, huh. A spray of beams indicated the other Mummyhead was still coming. I flew toward him, ignoring the pain as I was shot and smashed my clawed hand into him. Now with him in my grip, I spun myself around rapidly. The other three were advancing, but that didn't matter. I released it at the end of the spin and sent it careening right into the commander, destroying them both. At this, the remaining three slowed down, apparently weakened.
You're mine!
Locking on to them, I arched my hand out, emitting beams of light that swarmed out an around for a bit before hitting their target. Because of their weakened conditions, the beams utterly destroyed them.
'Don't mess with Jehuty.'
I couldn't help but smile at Dingo's remark. Now it was time to head back. The journey back was easier than before as they didn't get enough time to summon reinforcements. Reaching the gate I found that it had been shut down, just as it was supposed to. As I entered, I saw the underground gate that would lead into Vascilla. All he had to do was go through it. Piece of cake.
Suddenly, the energy gate closed up behind him and I could sense a presence moving rapidly toward me. An object fell from the sky, shooting up dirt an obscuring my vision. When it cleared...
I really, really should shut up.
It was Nephtis. She must have tracked me here. That was fast! I could just feel the dark smile formed on face.
"I've found you. Get ready!"