Disclaimer: See chapter one

AN: A little short, but it just popped in my head and I had to finish

Chap. 15

Elijah remained still and quiet as Havoc was set in its hanger. Seeing as how Ra was the machine to save him, that that would also mean that Cain knew about the stolen (borrowed!) optional part. He didn't know what Cain would do because of it. Cain had only trained him so far, but he never had any reason to use discipline. Elijah growled. 'I'm a grown $$ man. I shouldn't be afraid of him.' Yet he still worried inwardly as the hatch opened and Cain stood in the entryway with his arms folded. Koemai was standing right beside him.

"Hi."

"Hi."

"I guess you know, huh?" Elijah said, not too strongly.

"Yes."

Elijah stepped out and lowered his head, "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have..."

Cain simply turned away and replied, "Hold on to it for now."

Both Elijah and Koemai blinked in surprise as Cain strode away and out of the hanger. Turning to each other, they exchanged glances.

"That was weird." Elijah said.

Koemai nodded, "Yeah, it was."

"Should I be worried?"

They both looked at Cain's disappearing figure and Koemai shrugged, "Who knows?" It was then that Koemai contractor began beeping, alerting the Raven of another available mission, from Crest.

"Well, time to go to work. See ya later, Elijah."

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Mirage factory, northwestern sector

The AC carrier opened wide and the dark AC Bloodhand lit up and moved out. The mission was simple. According to the description, he was to enter into the factory and destroy the security systems so that he could set up a bomb on the reactor, destroying the facility as well. Koemai smiled within his AC. He loved missions that involved nothing but destruction. He didn't have to worry about escorting puny MTs or convoys or protecting AC parts. All he had to do was go inside and destroy everything.

'Bloodhand, time for pure chaos and destruction.'

Entering into battle mode, Bloodhand moved toward the prone facility, ready for his mission. But before the AC could make another step, the facility wall exploded on the side. Koemai blinked as another wall erupted in flames, and another. Soon the entire factory was engulfed in fire, leaving the stunned Raven looking overhead.

"What the heck...?"

Suddenly, his radar beeped and an object appeared on it. Scratch that. Make that five objects. 'How the...?' Bloodhand turned around to see five dark ACs all standing before him. The Death Dealer clan.

"Oh, it's you guys again."

Reaper spoke sharply, "Our offer. What is your decision?"

"I'm intrigued by it, but I must decline." Koemai replied. "I can't leave my clan."

The dark ACs stood silent before him and Koemai kept his hand on the trigger, expecting an attack. After all, it was five-on-one right now. Koemai was good, but not that good. But his fears were allayed when the five turned around and shot away in the darkness. But Reaper stopped short before flying away.

"If that is your decision. But it will have its consequences."

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Charles walked into his own hanger, watching the repair of his AC. Its damage was minimal, so it would be ready for action shortly. And he would need it too. His plans was about to start up. Soon they will be ready. Soon, they will head for Silent Line and acquire all the power within.

Soon...

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Elijah sat in Havoc once again, lowering down an elevator to the arena site. A mysterious e-mail had called him, requesting an AC battle. If Havoc won, he would get a great prize. Elijah didn't know what it was, but it sounded promising. Truthfully though, Elijah just wanted to get out. Cain had been quiet for awhile now since the incident. Normally, that wouldn't bother him. But Cain seemed too quiet. That and the fact that he didn't request to take back the Intensify option made him feel a little edgy.

'Oh well. At best I could get a good workout.'

The doors opened and Havoc stepped out into the fore. The place was some sort of warehouse looking area. Pillars were scattered before him in to wide space and gates were lined above. An extra bonus. With the weaponry he had, all he had to do was get his opponent in a corner and unload on him, whoever it was.

"A cinch."

"What have I always told you about underestimating your opponent."

Elijah's eyes widened at the voice. 'No way...' The opposite elevator door opened to show Glaive walk out, fully repaired. Not only that, but Elijah noticed that the right arm weapon was changed. It wasn't the usual grenade launcher he had before, but a black energy cannon type weapon.

"Don't."

"Glaive? Cain?" Elijah stuttered.

Glaive bent low, "You want it? Then you must earn it...now!"

The OB boosters ignited and Glaive charged...