Chapter 8: Irresistible
The sun had almost fully set beneath the bay as Fred and Violet made their way across the rooftops of San Fransokyo. As Fred used his super jump to bound from building to building, Violet clung tightly to his back.
"Do you know where you're going!?" Violet called, the wind whipping through her hair as they leapt between buildings.
"Of course!" Fred replied, looking over his shoulder at Violet as he took another leap, "I know this city like the back of my-"
"FRED!" Violet suddenly shrieked.
Quickly turning his attention forward, Fred saw that the two of them were careening towards some scaffolding that had been set up on the roof of the building they had jumped towards. Letting out a squeak of surprise, Fred quickly reached out and grabbed one of the metal supports and used it to swing them down onto one of the levels of scaffolding. Landing on the wooden platform, Fred ran down it before leaping off the end, sending them both soaring towards the next building.
"Well," Fred said with a nervous chuckle, "That was new."
Violet could only sigh and roll her eyes.
Meanwhile,
The man grunted as he was pushed unceremoniously to the floor of the building's atrium. He was a middle-aged man, with Caucasian features, light brown hair and blue eyes. He was dressed in a fine, navy blue suit with a white button-up shirt and brown loafers. His clothes were disheveled and a cut on his forehead oozed blood.
"Well, well, well," Yama said as he crossed the atrium, his voice muffled by his mask and his boots crunching on broken glass, "Alistair Krei, I presume?"
"Who are you people?" Krei demanded, looking wearily at the masked gunmen flanking him, "What do you want?"
"Oh, I've got a list actually," Yama said as he pulled out a smartphone and looked at it, his gun resting against his shoulder, "Uh, we're going to need seven proton torpedos, two dilithium warp drives and a flux capacitor."
"What...That's…." Krei muttered as he looked at Yama with a baffled expression, "None of those things are real."
"Ah, shame," Yama replied as he put his phone away and looked at the gunmen, "Put him with the others."
With that, the two gunmen grabbed Krei by his arms and roughly pulled him to his feet. Together they led Krei over to where a group of a dozen or so other people had been gathered, watched over by two other gunmen. The gunmen shoved Krei towards the group, causing him to stumble for a step or two before he caught himself.
"What do you people want!?" Krei angrily demanded as he whirled on the gunman. In response, one of the gunmen slammed the butt of his machine gun into Krei's stomach. The blow forced Krei to bend over and stumble backwards, forcing his employees to catch him before he fell, the men and women letting out cries of fear and alarm.
"Quiet," the gunman said coldly before turning away from the group.
"Boss!" another gunman, this one standing by a window near the building's front entrance, "Boss, I think I've got incoming."
Turning towards the gunman in question, Yama made his way over to him.
"What do you see?" Yama questioned.
"I got two figures moving on the rooftops," the gunman replied, looking above the line of police cruisers that were blockading the entrance.
"Only two?" Yama questioned before sighing in disappointment, "Oh well, I suppose beggars can't be choosers."
Turning his attention away from the window, Yama walked into the center of the atrium.
"Listen up!" Yama shouted, bringing the gunmen's attention to him, "Looks like we got a couple of heroes coming out way. Just like we hoped."
Yama grinned under his mask as the gunmen nodded and muttered in approval.
"How about we get this party started?" Yama suggested as he cocked his massive gun.
Meanwhile,
As Fred landed on a rooftop across the street from the front entrance of the KreiTech building, Violet quickly slid off his back. Together, they moved to the edge of the roof, crouching low in an effort to remain unseen.
"Any idea how many are in there?" Violet questioned.
"The news report said eight or nine," Fred answered with a shrug, "But it could be more."
"They're bound to have some hostages," Violet mused.
"There!" Fred declared, pointing towards one of the windows with a clawed finger, "I can see some people huddled near the back of the room."
"Okay," Violet replied, a pensive look on her face, "I think I can work with this."
"You got a plan?" Fred inquired.
"If you don't mind me taking the lead on this," Violet answered.
"You kidding?" Fred questioned with a chuckle, "You've been doing this way longer than I have. Plus, I'm not much of a plan guy."
"Alright," Violet said with a smirk, "I'll sneak down there and get into a position to enter the building without anyone noticing me. Give me a minute to get ready, then you come in loud through the front door. That'll give me the chance to get somewhere where I can protect the hostages and flank these guys."
"Sounds like a plan," Fred agreed, "Just, you know, be careful down there."
"You too," Violet replied, giving Fred a warm smile before vanishing from sight.
Once Violet had left, Fred began pacing back and forth, stretching his muscles as he waited for the agreed amount of time.
"Okay, Fred," he muttered to himself as he continued pacing, "Got to go in loud. You can do this. You can do loud."
As he talked to himself, an idea occurred to Fred. Within the confines of his suit, Fred fished his phone out of his pocket and flipped through it.
"Well, if I'm going to go in loud," Fred said as his phone began to play music, "I might as well go in a loud as possible."
Walking back a few feet from the edge of the roof, Fred readied himself as the music played. Then, after taking a deep breath, Fred rushed towards the edge and leapt off, soaring through the air straight towards the KreiTech's front door.
Coming in unannounced,
"Dynamic Entry!" Fred exclaimed as he slammed into the doors feet first, knocking them off their hinges and sending them clattering to the floor.
Drag my nails on the tile,
As the doors crashed to the ground around him, Fred landed upright, the claws on his feet digging into floor as he skidded to a halt.
I just follow your scent,
"Prepare yourself, evil doers!" Fred loudly declared, a voice modulator built into his suit causing his words to sound low and harsh, "For now you face the wrath of the Kaiju!"
You can just follow my smile,
Immediately, all the gunmen pointed their weapons at Kaiju.
Cutting me to the bone,
"This was your plan, hero?" Yama questioned with a chuckle, keeping his weapon resting against his shoulder, "Burst in here by yourself?"
Nothing left to leave behind,
"Who says I'm by myself?" Kaiju asked in return.
You ought to keep me concealed,
At that moment, Ultraviolet suddenly appeared between the hostages and the two gunmen guarding them. Thrusting her hands out, Ultraviolet conjured a half dome made of translucent purple energy that shot forward and slammed into the gunmen's backs, knocking them off their feet and sending them rolling across the ground.
Just like I was a weapon,
"You boys mind if I cut in?" Ultraviolet questioned with a grin.
I didn't come for a fight,
"Waste her!" Yama shouted as he pointed at Ultraviolet, prompting the gunmen to turn and fire at her.
But I will fight to the end,
Before the gunmen could fire, Ultraviolet quickly formed a large barrier between her and her attackers. Then, as the gunmen opened fire on her, their bullets bounced uselessly off of her barrier, Ultraviolet looking unphased by the gunfire as the hostages cowered behind her.
This one might be a battle,
"Now, that's just rude," Ultraviolet commented with a shake of her head.
Might not turn out okay,
"You guys have to keep your eye on the prize!" Kaiju declared before taking a wide stance, "Fire Breath!"
You know you looks so Seattle,
At his call, a gout of flame shot out of the mouth of Kaiju's suit, creating a line between Ultraviolet and the gunmen.
But you feel so LA-a-a-aaaa-aaaa,
"Get out of here!" Ultraviolet said as she turned to look at the hostages while the gunmen reeled away from the heat of Kaiju's flames. Nodding in understanding, Krei turned to his employees and motioned for them to follow him before leading them towards the exit.
And I love the way you hurt me,
"Stop them!" Yama ordered as he pointed at the fleeing hostages, prompting the gunmen to turn their weapons towards Krei and his employees.
It's irresistible!
Seeing this, Ultraviolet narrowed her eyes and rushed forward. Waving her hand in front of her, Ultraviolet summoned an oblong force disk that floated a foot off the ground in front of her.
I love the way,
Hopping onto it, Ultraviolet glided effortlessly over the ground, quickly positioning herself between the hostages and the gunmen, and conjuring a shield that deflected the bullets they fired at them.
I love the way,
As Ultraviolet held the gunmen at bay, Kaiju, who had taken the time to flank the criminals, sprang into action. Leaping forward, Kaiju slammed a shoulder into one of the gunmen, knocking him off his feet and sending him crashing into one of his comrades, causing them both to fall to the ground.
I love the way you hurt me baby!
"Forget about me?" Kaiju inquired as he spun to face another of the gunmen, "Dropkick!"
I love the way,
Hopping into the air, Kaiju kicked the gunman in the chest with both feet, the blow knocking the man off his feet and sending him flying to the other side of the atrium, where he fell to the ground in a crumpled heap.
I love the way,
"Kaiju!" Ultraviolet called before thrusting her hands forward, causing the force field she had created to surge away from her like a wave.
I love the way you hurt me baby!
Reacting to Ultraviolet's call, Kaiju glanced over his shoulder before leaping into the air, avoiding the force field as it slammed into the two gunmen he had knocked down, sending them flying through the air until they slammed against the far wall. Landing next to Ultraviolet, Kaiju watched as the remaining gunmen turned their attentions towards the heroes and prepared to attack again.
I'm gonna get you to burst,
As the gunmen all opened fire on the two heroes, Ultraviolet conjured a force field before them with a wave of her hand.
Just like you were a bubble,
"They never learn," Ultraviolet sighed with a shake of her head. A moment later, the gunfire quieted as the gunmen ran out of ammo.
Frame me up on the wall,
As the gunmen desperately tried to reload their weapons, Ultraviolet dropped her force field, allowing Kaiju to leap forward.
Just to keep me out of trouble,
"Springboard Kick!" Kaiju declared as he planted both feet against the chest of one of the gunmen and jumped off, the force of the move knocking the man off his feet and sent him flying into a wall across the atrium.
Like a moth getting trapped,
"Scissor Kick!" Kaiju shouted as he flipped through the air before raising one leg as high as he could and bringing it down hard on the head of a gunman as he landed neck to him. The blow slammed the gunman face first against the ground, his legs flying up over him before he completely crumpled to the floor.
In the light by fixation,
At that moment, one of the gunmen rushed at Kaiju from behind, his gun raised above his head like a club. Seeing the attack coming, Kaiju nimbly hopped over the gunman's attack, flipping over his head and landing between the gunman and one of his compatriots.
Truly free, love it, baby,
"Split Kick!" Kaiju declared as he hopped into the air again and threw kicks at both men simultaneously. The blows caught both on the jaw and sent them flying in opposite directions.
I'm talking no inflation,
The gunmen flew only a short distance before they slammed into force fields that suddenly sprung up in their paths, causing them to crumble to the ground. Looking over his shoulder, Kaiju saw Ultraviolet standing a short distance away with her hands raised.
Too many war wounds and not enough wars,
At that moment, one of the gunmen ran at Ultraviolet, moving to slam the butt of his gun against the side of her head. Before he could, Ultraviolet dropped her force fields and raised her left arm, forming a shield-like barrier around it as she did. As the gunman's blow bounced harmlessly off her shield, Ultraviolet could only smirk at the gunman's shocked face.
Too few rounds in the ring,
Swinging her arm, Ultraviolet pushed the gunman back a step as she turned to fully face him. Clenching her hands into fists, Ultraviolet formed force spheres around them as she stepped towards the gunman.
And not enough settled scores,
As the gunman recovered his footing, Ultraviolet punched him in the face, the force field around her fist smashing against his nose with a sickening crunch.
Too many sharks,
As he reeled from the blow, Ultraviolet used her other fist to deliver a blow to his knee. Not enough blood in the waves,
The gunman let out a cry of pain which was quickly cut off as Ultraviolet buried her fist into his stomach.
You give my love a f-f-f-four letter naaame-aaame-aaame.
As the gunman doubled over in pain, Violet delivered an uppercut that snapped him into a standing position before using the force sphere around her hand to lift him into the air. As the gunman hung in the air, Violet slammed her other fist against the gunman's chest, enhancing the blow with her force sphere enough to send him flying across the room before he fell to the ground, unconscious.
And I love the way you hurt me,
Turning her attention back to Kaiju, Ultraviolet found him blatantly staring at him, the room having gone quiet as the gunmen lay about in various levels of consciousness.
"Wow," Kaiju whispered in admiration.
It's irresistible!
"Kaiju, look out!" Ultraviolet suddenly exclaimed before thrusting her hand out.
I love the way,
A moment later, a deafening bang filled the room as something exploded against the force field Ultraviolet had formed behind Kaiju. The force of the blast caused Kaiju to stumble a few paces while Ultraviolet let out a cry of pain and clutched her arm to her chest as her force field vanished, the entire limb feeling like it had just gone numb.
I love the way,
"You know what they say," Yama stated as Kaiju turned to face the large man, the barrel of his lowered gun smoking, "You want something done right, you've got to do it yourself."
I love the way you hurt me, baby!
Cocking the massive weapon, Yama turned it towards Ultraviolet, who had just enough time to slam both of her arm together in front of her and from a force field before he fired. The round exploded against Ultraviolet's force field, the impact knocking her off her feet and sending her rolling across the floor.
I love the way,
"Violet!" Kaiju exclaimed in dismay, looking at where the young woman lay before turning his attention towards Yama, who was now pointing the massive gun at him.
I love the way,
"Any last words, hero?" Yama sneered.
I love the way you hurt me, baby!
"Just two," Kaiju replied as his eyes narrowed behind his mask.
You're second hand smoke,
"Fire Wall!" Kaiju declared before shooting a gout of fire at the floor between him and Yama, creating a barrier of flames.
Second hand smoke,
As Yama reeled from the heat of the flames, Kaiju leapt into the air, passing through the heat and smoke rising from the fire as he fell towards Yama.
I breathe you in, honey, but I don't know,
"Gravity Crush!" Kaiju bellowed as he brought the weight of his entire body down on Yama's head. Grabbing hold of Yama's head, Kaiju used his momentum to swing himself around the larger man.
What you're doing to me,
"Hurricane Slam!" Kaiju shouted as he slammed Yama face first against the ground, causing the large man's mask to snap in half.
Mon cheri,
"How do you like that?" Kaiju yelled as he stood over Yama. Roaring in fury, Yama swept his arm underneath Kaiju's feet, knocking him to the ground.
But the truth catches up with us eventually,
Groaning in pain, it took a moment for Kaiju to get his bearings back, which gave Yama enough time to stand back up and point his gun at the masked hero, blood leaking out of the gash on his face. Kaiju only had enough time to widen his eyes in surprise before Yama pulled the trigger.
Try to say live,
Just as the shot was fired, a small force field orb covered the barrel of the gun, blocking the round and causing it to explode inside the gun. Letting out a cry of surprise and pain, Yama stumbled backwards as he tossed the gun away, the explosion having complete ruptured its barrel.
Live and let live,
A moment later, Ultraviolet suddenly appeared next to Yama, another pair of force spheres surrounding her hands. Stepping forward, Violet struck him twice in the area of his kidneys.
But I'm no good, good at lip service,
Roaring in anger, Yama swung a backhand at Ultraviolet, but she blocked the attack with a small force field that she conjured in his arm's path. She then followed this up by slamming a separate force field against Yama's shoulder, causing him to cry out in pain.
Except when they're yours,
As Yama reeled from the blow, Ultraviolet stepped forward and slammed her hand against the floor, causing a force field column to spring up from under him, knocking the large man into the air.
Mi amor,
"Kaiju!" Ultraviolet called as she looked back at the young man, who had stood back up. Hearing Ultraviolet's call, Kaiju quickly rushed forward.
I'm coming for you,
Leaping up, Kaiju dropkicked Yama in the chest as he fell back towards Earth, sending him flying across the room.
And I'm making war!
As Yama fell hard on the ground, Kaiju landed on both feet before quickly rolling onto his back.
And I still love the way you hurt me,
"Follow me up!" Kaiju called as he held his feet up, prompting Ultraviolet to run over to him. Leaping up, Ultraviolet managed to plant her feet against Kaiju's grinning brilliantly down at him as she readied herself to be thrown into the air.
It's irresistible!
"Alleyoop!" Kaiju exclaimed as he pushed up with his legs, the springs in his feet sending Ultraviolet flying through the air towards Yama.
I love the way,
As Yama picked himself up, he managed to shake his head clear in time to see Ultraviolet flying at him.
I love the way,
Forming a force field in front of her, Ultraviolet slammed into Yama, the blow knocking him clear off his feet and sending him slamming him into the frame of the front door, the wood cracking against the force of the blow.
I love the way you hurt me, baby!
Landing in a roll, Ultraviolet formed a funnel-shaped force field near where Kaiju was now standing, with the wide end facing him.
I love the way,
"Let's finish this!" Ultraviolet exclaimed as she concentrated on holding the force field.
I love the way,
"Alright! Fire Breath!" Kaiju exclaimed before shooting a tongue of flame down the funnel., "Funnel Fire Blast!"
I love the way you hurt me, baby!
As Yama picked himself up again, he had just enough time to look at the blast of fire, concentrated by the funnel, shooting towards him. The force and heat of the fire slammed into his chest and knocked Yama off his feet once more, knocking him through the open front doors. Yama continued flying through the air until her crashed into the side of one of the police cruisers parked outside, his bulk badly denting the door and shattering the windows.
There was a moment of silence as the gathered police officers, news reporters and onlookers looked at Yama's unconscious form in shock. After the moment had passed, they raised their gazes to the building's ruined front entrance, where Kaiju and Ultraviolet now stood side by side.
"So," Violet said as she caught her breath, "How was that for your first team-up?"
"Could have been better," Fred replied, prompting Violet to laugh and playfully punch him in the shoulder.
"Hey look," Fred said as he pointed at something. Looking in the direction Fred indicated, Violet saw the van floating in the air above them.
"Well, looks like your friends got here," Violet commented as she began waving at them, "I guess I'll have to introduce myself….again."
"Eh," Fred replied with a shrug, "I'm sure they'll take it well."
A/N: So this was a fun, action packed chapter. Hope you guys enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Also, in case anyone was wondering, the song from the chapter was "Irresistible" by Fall Out Boy and Demi Lovato. As always, feedback and critiques are always welcome, so please review! Later!