~At School~
{Ion's POV}
*Bell Sound*
The last bell rang at last. Now we can all go home.
Honekawa: I think that's it for today. Don't forget to take notes of today's lesson.
After taking notes like the teacher asked us, i place my things in the bag, and leave the classroom along with Rito.
Ionas: School is over for today. *Happy* This feeling of freedom never disappoints.
Rito: I guess so. *Sweat Drop* Ah wait, i almost forgot! I have to go do something before we go. See you later, Ion!
And just like that, he run away. I wonder what he needed to do. Anyway, i'll go see if Nana is ready to go. And this time, i'll make sure she will stay with us, before she decides to leave the school alone like last time! I still can't understand how she fell for that letter! Maybe i should ask her about it. While i was walking through the hallway, i notice Nana coming on my way.
Nana: *Smile* Hey, Ion!
Ionas: *Smile* Ah, Nana! And to think i was just about to come get you.* How is it that you decided to come for me instead, and so soon?
Nana: *Sweat Drop* Well, i just wanted to make sure that you're not-
Ionas: *Irritated* If what you're gonna say is meant to remind me about what happened the last day, then please say nothing about it.
Nana: Oh, ok. *Cheeky* It seems that i don't need to remind you, after all.*
Ionas: *Sarcastic* Very funny, Nana.* Oh, and since we are talking about reminders, *Crosses Arms* may i ask you what was in that letter you received the last day, that actually made you to fall in such a trap?
Nana: *Blush* *Sweat Drop* Umm... You see... *Upset* Th-That's none of your business!
I've seen that one coming.
Ionas: Ok, if it's that personal, then can you at least tell me how important it was for you? Just so i can understand the situation even a bit. Come on, i deserve at least that much.
Nana: *Blush* *Sweat Drop* W-Well... You can say that it was somewhat important.
Ionas: *Rolls Eyes* Please. If it was just "somewhat important", you wouldn't even decide to go there in the first place.
Nana: *Blushing And Upset* Ok, it was very important! Happy?!
Ionas: Now i am. Just please, be careful with that the next time you receive a letter.
Nana: *Somewhat Upset* I don't need you to remind me, you know! Like i will fall for such a trick again.
Ionas: Kremant is a very cunning one. You never know what he will do to trick you again. But let's leave that aside. I am sure that even YOU want to forget about what happened the last day, right?
Nana: *Frustrated* Yeah...
Ionas: Anyway, have you gathered your things to go?
Nana: Eh? Oh, yeah. Everything is in my bag.
Ionas: You sure you forgot nothing?
Nana: Of course i am! Let's see...
While Nana looks in her bag to see what she has, she then notices that something is actually missing.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* I forgot the history book.
Ionas: And then you wonder why i ask.
Nana: *Annoyed* Shut up! I'll just go back to get it!
Ionas: I am coming too. It's not like there is anything else for me to do here anyway.
And like that, we went straight to Nana's classroom, where she finds and takes her book back.
Nana: Ok, i have it.
Ionas: Good, now let's go see if the others are ready to go too.
Mea: Hey, guys!
We turn around and see Mea behind us.
Nana: Oh hey, Mea. I thought you already left.
Mea: I was about to. But then i noticed i forgot one of my books here.
Ionas: *Somewhat Amused* Great minds think alike. Nana forgot hers too.
Nana: *Upset* No one asked you!
*Ringtone*
Nana: Hm? I wonder who it is.
Nana takes out her phone and answers.
Nana: Yes? Oh, it's you, Momo. Why did you call? *Surprised* What?! How did that happen again?!*Fine, we are coming.
After that, Nana closes her phone.
Nana: *Frustrated* Unbelievable.
Ionas: What happened?
Nana: *Irritated* Something really stupid. Let's go.
Without saying anything else, we started walking fast on the way to find the others, and see what exactly happened. The moment we reach the spot, we find Momo, Celine, Rito, and Yami there. Also i see what exactly is this all about, and remembered the episode. Yami and Rito were holding hands! At the moment, Haruna and Yui happen to pass by.
Haruna: *Blush* *Sweat Drop* Yuuki-kun? Yami-Chan?
Yui: *Blush* *Sweat Drop* Wha-What are you two...
Rito: *Blush* *Sweat Drop* D-Don't misunderstand, Sairenji, Kotegawa! Th-There is an explanation for this!
I already know what happened.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* Due to a malfunction of big sis's invention, their hands are now stuck together.
Yui: *Sweat Drop* EHH~?!
Ionas: *Tries To Not Laugh*
No! Must... Hold... My laugh in!
Yui: *Sweat Drop* H-How did that happen?
Momo:Celine brought this here.
We all look at a small device that Momo holds inside a transparent bag.
Momo: *Sweat Drop* I put this thing away after what happened last time, but it seems that she found it.
Mea: *Smile* How interesting! *To Rito And Yami* So you can't take you hand off at all?
Rito: *Sweat Drop* It's like our hands have become powerful magnets.
Yami: I guess we've got no choice.
Rito: Huh?
That moment, Yami turns one of her fingers into a blade.
Yami: *Menacing* Shall i cut ourselves free?
Rito: *Terrified* DON'T!
Haruna: *Sweat Drop* C-Calm down, Yami-Chan!
Momo: *Sweat Drop* Y-Yeah, just give it some time! The magnetism will wear off eventually!
Yami turns her finger back to normal, and looks at Rito.
Yami: That means i have to hold hands with you for the time being. How unpleas-
Ionas: *Hysterical Laughter*
The moment i start laughing, everyone's attention was now on me. I just couldn't contain my laughter anymore. This scene is even funnier live!
Nana: *Sweat Drop* I-Ion, what's wrong? Why are you laughing like that out of nowhere?
Ionas: *Highly Amused* Sorry, the situation... *Tries To Hold Back* Is too funny! *Hysterical Laughter*
That moment, Yami turns her free hand into a blade, and bring it in front of my neck.
Yami: *Menacing* If you don't stop laughing, i'll decapitate you.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* Y-Yami, calm down!
Ionas: *Dissipating Laugh* Ok... *Seemingly Calms Down* Ok, i think that was all.
...
Ionas: *Bursts Into Hysterical Laughter*
With so much laugh, i end up falling onto my back.
Ionas: I'm sorry, it's beyond my control! *Laughter*
Yami: *Sigh*
Yami turns her hand back to normal again, and walks away while pulling Rito with her, due to the fact that their hands are stuck together.
Rito: *Sweat Drop* H-Hey, where are we going?
Yami: I'm going to buy taiyaki. I always buy some after school.
It seems that she doesn't want to waste her time killing me like she was about to. Lucky me.
Momo:Ah... *Sweat Drop* *Smile* I'll come along too. In case there is something inconvenient for you.
By saying that, Momo starts following them.
Yui: *Blush And Irritated* How shameless.
Ionas: *Annoyed* Hey, it's not my fault if i can't control my laughter!
Yui: *Annoyed* I wasn't talking about you!
Ionas: Oh, my bad.
Nana: *Blush* ...I'm going too! Mea, Ion, let's go!
Mea: *Smile* Sorry, Nana-Chan. It looks like fun, but i've already got plans for today.
Nana: Oh, ok... *Smile* I'll see you tomorrow, then.
Mea: *Smile* Yeah!
And like that, Mea leaves and goes on her way.
Nana: *Annoyed* Ion, come on! Pull yourself together already and let's follow them!
Ionas: *Amused* Sure things! I wouldn't want to miss something like that!
After getting up, me and Nana go along with Momo, following Yami and Rito from behind.
~A Few Minutes Later~
We were still following Yami and Rito from behind, through one of the town's streets. Even though there is some distance between us and them, i can still see the embarrassment that Rito shows to have. I don't understand why i find these kind of situations humorous, but i can hardly stop myself from just laughing even a little bit when they happen.
Rito: *Blush* Walking while holding hands is so embarrassing...
Yami: I'm not exactly enjoying myself either.
Rito: *Sweat Drop* I-I see...
Ionas: *Chuckle*
Nana: *Sweat Drop* Ion, seriously, what is so funny about it?
Ionas: *Amused* I find funny the whole situation about how they ended up like that. Call me evil, but that's for many laughs by my opinion.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* How can you even find something like that funny?
Ionas: *Cheeky* I don't know. Ask my humor.
Nana: *Confused* ... Sometimes it is really hard to understand you, Ion.
Ionas: Knowing myself, i'll agree.
After walking a little more, Yami and Rito stop in front of something that appears to be a taiyaki store.
Taiyaki's Vendor: Hey there, Yami-Chan!
That moment the taiyaki's vendor notices that Yami and Rito are holding hands.
Taiyaki's Vendor: Brought your boyfriend with you today?
Rito: *Blush* *Sweat Drop* N-No! I'm not-
Yami: *To The Vendor* The usual, please.
Taiyaki's Vendor: Coming right up! Damn, holding hands already! Doesn't get much more lovey-dovey than that! *Laugh*
While saying all that, the taiyaki's vendor gave to Yami a bag filled with taiyaki, and then she and Rito begin to walk away.
Taiyaki's Vendor: *Smile* Good luck with your boyfriend!
I must keep the laughs down this time. I must! While we were following Yami and Rito, i could see that Nana was making a pouty face for some reason, while looking at them.
Nana: *Blushing And Irritated* That Rito is all giddy from holding hands.
Ionas: ...
Is she... Jealous? Making that face, and being Jealous at the same time about...
Ionas: That's it, i'm done.
I start to walk the other way alone.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* H-Hey, where are you going?
Ionas: I'm going back home. If i stay any longer, i'll start laughing like a maniac again for sure, and i wouldn't want to make a scene in public just like that. So see you later, guys.
And like that, i left my friends on their little walk, and went on the way for Rito's home. Seriously, something today wants me to laugh to death! And here i thought that Nana's tsundere side can't get any funnier! That is just so hilarious, that i can barely keep my laugh in!
Kremant: Yeah, i know that feel. Comedy at its best.
Ionas: I totally agre- *Realizes* Wait, Kremant!
I look to my side, and see Kremant walking with me.
Kremant: You must start to give some more attention to your surroundings. *Grin* You're lost in your thoughts WAY too easily, pal.
Ionas: Well, not that you're not right, but that's not easy when you have too much to think about.
Kremant: I know. Believe it or not, i was like that in the past too. You know, before i become a Reshaped. Or at least that's what i remember.
Ionas: Anyway, what brings you here this time?
Kremant: I want you to follow me on a certain location.
Ionas: *Raises An Eyebrow* Why?
Kremant: So i can show you something new.
Ionas: Can you be more specific?
Kremant: *Grin* Yes, but that would ruin the surprise you see. I can tell you though that it is going to bring you closer at unlocking your next power. So, what do you say? You will come?
For whatever reason he wants me to follow him who knows where, it can't be for good.
Ionas: Forget it, Kremant, i'm not coming with you. I know you well enough to understand that you're not to be trusted, at all.
Kremant: Maybe, but the deals i make are honest. Ok then, how about this? If you follow me like i told you to, i will also help you personally sometime later to gain some extra energy, so you can get EVEN closer at unlocking your next power. It's a good deal, isn't it?
Ionas: *Thinking* Hmm...
Considering the danger of the insectbots still around, it is not a bad deal. But still, he is Kremant. Should i even risk with a person like that, just to become stronger?
Kremant: Why not?
Ionas: *Annoyed* Stop reading my mind! Seriously, cut that out already.
Kremant: So? What is your decision?
Ionas: ... Fine, i'll come with you. But only because i have nothing more important to do at the moment.
Kremant: *Grin* Great! This will be fun!
I have a really bad feeling about this. But on the bright side, my friends are safe and away, along with Yami on top of that, and i have pretty much nothing to lose. Plus, i might actually get a new power out of this deal.
~A Few Minutes Later~
After following Kremant, we reached at last our destination, at the top of a random and very tall building.
Kremant: Here we are!
Ionas: Ok, i will not ask you why you brought me at the top of this building, but can you at least now tell me what you wanted to show me?
Kremant: *Chuckle* You're going to find that out pretty soon.
By saying that, he disappears from sight. Then out of nowhere, five insectbot soldiers come from the sky and land onto the rooftop, surrounding me.
Ionas: And to think that i was wondering when you'll show up.
I take battle stance, and prepare to literally break some heads.
Insectbot 1: Shoot him!
By using their spear-like guns, the insectbot soldiers aim at me, and open fire. Seeing the stun shots coming, i quickly fall down onto the floor, dodging all of them at once by that way, and resulting in two of the five shots to hit two of the soldiers in their way, putting them out of order, and making them fall onto the floor.
Ionas: *Amused* Wow, talk about fail.
Insectbot 1: Forget the stun shots! Let's go melee!
By saying that, the remaining three rush at me, with me quickly getting up, ready to defend myself. The one who reaches me first tries to impale me with its spear-like weapon, but i dodge with a sidestep, grab quickly with both hands its weapon by the shaft, use it to lift the insectbot off the ground, and then throw the said robot immediately at the other two who were coming, hitting them all together by that way, and making them fall down onto the floor.
Ionas: *Cheeky* Either my self-training was good enough, or YOU are just not good enough.
Insectbot 2: Let's shoot him again!
The insectbots get up and prepare to shoot me.
Ionas: Nope!
With a quick movement of my hands, i use the electric palm power to throw electricity at them, having as a result to put all three of them out of order, and make them fall onto the floor like the others.
Ionas: Was that all you wanted to show me, Kremant? Because if that was all, then you just wasted my time for no reason! Seriously, this time not even a higher-ranking is here.
H-B-R-12: Yeah we are!
I look up to the sky, and see two big flying insectbot figures.
H-B-R-12: Hi.
After saying that, the two insectbots fly downward, and land at the rooftop, some meters away from me while facing me. Now that i see them more clearly, the one of the two is huge! Even bigger than that B-R jerk i used to face. This one must be at least four meters tall! That's double my height! Also, this robot appears to be different than the others. From the back of its head and forehead appears to be two horn-like pincers, with the one on its back being longer than the one on its forehead. And its body structure seems to be a lot more muscular than that of other insectbots i've seen so far. It is also red colored. As for the other robot beside it, it just looks like a slightly bigger version of the usual beetle-type insectbot soldier. But unlike the brown colored soldiers, this one is blue colored.
Ionas: And who are you two supposed to be now?
H-B-R-12: I am H-B-R-12. And this is B-R-200.
Ionas: Wait, B-R? *Raises An Eyebrow* I thought that was the name of that "warrant officer" wannabe.
H-B-R-12: That was actually B-R-29. The one beside me is called B-R-200. Very different.
Ionas: *Somewhat Confused* ...* Ok, seriously, can i ask you how your names work? Just to understand why you're called like that.
B-R-200: I don't see why we should tell you, an enemy, that.
H-B-R-12: Neither do I. *Jolly Smile* But since you are about to be a goner, we will tell you anyway! See it as your last wish being granted before the great pounding. But because i am mostly here to fight, B-R-200 is the one who will tell you about it. *To B-R-200* Just be quick with the explanation, B. I wanna fight the guy.
B-R-200: But why even-?
H-B-R-12: *Serious* Don't question my decisions, sergeant!
Oh, so the blue one is a sergeant, huh? Also is it me, or that huge chunk of red metal is WAY too eager for a fight?
B-R-200: *Sigh* As you command, lieutenant.
The big red one is a lieutenant? That's a pretty high rank if i'm not mistaken.
B-R-200: I will say this as simply as possible, human. The letters B and R in my name are pretty much the first letters for the words "Beetle" and "Robot". The number is to show that i was the 200th of my kind when our great leader created me.
Oh, so that's how their names work.
Ionas: And what about the big one there.
B-R-200: His name means "Hercules Beetle Robot". And as you can understand, he was the 12th of his kind that was created.
A different kind of insectbot, i see.
Ionas: Wait, did you just use a "he" pronoun?
B-R-200: Is there any problem with that?
Ionas: *Somewhat Troubled* Well, not exactly, but i thought that since you're robots-
B-R-200: *Offended* OH! So just because WE are robots, WE don't deserve to call ourselves as "he" or "she", HUH!?
H-B-R-12: *To Ion* *Shakes Head* That was really offensive of you, dude. I mean, come on.
Ionas: ...
Ok, this day just got weird.
H-B-R-12: Anyway, if we are finished with all that chatter, it's time to start the fight! *Knuckle Cracking* I want to see just how much of a challenge you will be, and then smash you to bits of course.
Ionas: Someone has too much confidence in himself.
H-B-R-12: I'm the strongest of my kind, so why not to be confident?
Ionas: The strongest you say?
H-B-R-12: Yeah.
Ionas: You know that having great size doesn't really mean that you're stronger than others, right?
H-B-R-12: Maybe, but i'm pretty sure *Flexing* that my systems, *More Flexing* my metallic body parts, *Even More Flexing* and my recent upgrades will be just enough to prove it.
Ionas: Oh. *Somewhat Troubled* Well, if you put it that way, then i guess you are not the big fool i thought you were. *Serious* But even so, don't think you will beat me that easily.
H-B-R-12: I hope so. *Eager* I like a good fight! And to show you how fair i am, i will let you to strike me first.
Ionas: ... *Raises An Eyebrow* You will let me to strike you first?
H-B-R-12: Yeah, that's what i said.
Ionas: *Raises An Eyebrow* Even while thinking that the strike might be lethal? I don't strike softly, you know.
H-B-R-12: I'm pretty sure i can handle it without much effort.
Ionas: ... I take it back. You ARE a big fool.
H-B-R-12: I'm just trying to be fair.
Ionas: And even though i appreciate that, it is as foolish as Rito's falling habit. Whatever. At least i'll go back home soon.
By saying that, i rush toward the red one, and prepare to punch him with all my might. When i reach him, i punch him on his metallic stomach, but to my surprise i see that my punch did no damage to him at all. It didn't even move him an inch!
Ionas: *Surprised* Eh?!
I jump backward and take a good look at the place i punched. Not even a scratch! What kind of metal is he made of to withstand a hit that a normal insectbot can't?!
H-B-R-12: That was all? Really? *Somewhat Disappointed* You must be joking now, dude. I mean, yeah, i upgraded my defences to withstand such hits, but come on.
It seems that this is going to be a lot harder than i thought.
B-R-200: Sir, if you're finished playing around, can you please end this so we can focus on our primary mission? We have and an empire to expand.
H-B-R-12: Fine. Too bad though. I was really looking forward to this fight. *Jolly Smile* Oh well. There is always the tomorrow.
After saying that, he rushes forward, and prepares to punch me with one of his fists. I quickly jump sideward, avoiding his punch just in time, making him hit the floor below by that way, cracking it a little as a result.
B-R-200: *Troubled* Watch to not break the building we are standing on, sir! We would want to draw any unwanted attention!
H-B-R-12: Oh, right. *Thumbs Up* I'll do this carefully then, no worries.
B-R-200: *Troubled* Please actually do so, sir.
The red one rushes straight at me again, and tries to punch me once more. I sidestep to the side to avoid the first punch, and then punch him quickly on his stomach like before, with no actual result. Then when he tries to punch me again, i sidestep to the other side to avoid the next strike, and quickly kick him on his left leg, without actually doing anything on him again. This Insectbot is not just unbreakable, but immovable as well! Seriously, how do i fight something that tough!
H-B-R-12: *Somewhat Annoyed* For creator's sake, just stay still and take it like a man!
By saying that, he raises his two upper arms above his head, and then immediately brings them downward to strike me down with them, with me bringing my hands above of me, grabbing the robots arms as they come, and stopping his attack with not as much issue as i was expecting. But even like that the robot was obviously not willing to give up. He uses more strength on his upper arms, trying by that way to push me down to the floor. With so much strength he is using, it's actually now hard for me to stay like this for long. It's almost like i'm trying to lift a big boulder, without my extra strength!
H-B-R-12: *Annoyed* Just let me finish this already! I don't have time for-* *Realizes* Wait a minute.
The moment he said that, he punches me in the face with one of his lower fists, throwing me away and down onto the floor close to one of the rooftop's sides by that way.
H-B-R-12: I always forget that i have a second pair of limbs. I mean yeah, i know that i have them for some time on me, but i still get confused somehow.
I get up slowly, trying to endure the pain in my face. This Insectbot is a lot stronger than that B-R "Warrant Officer" i fought some time ago. Even my extra durability is not enough to protect me from such strength completely.
H-B-R-12: You are still moving i see. *Somewhat Impressed* For a human you are pretty persistent, you know that?
I have to find a way to defeat that thing. There must be one!
Ionas: *Serious* I am not planning to give up just yet! And i am not planning to lose either!
H-B-R-12: *Jolly Smile* Nice to see that you still have some spirit,* *Shrug* but you are just not strong enough to give me the fight i want.* *Serious* I lost too much time already, so do me the favor and just let me smash you to bits like i said so from the very beginning.
Let's see, if i try the electric palm, it might fail due to the fact that he might be immune to it just like their warrant officer was. And if i try the adrenal activation, even if i defeat him that way, i might not be able to defend myself against his sergeant afterward, due to the great energy consumption. What remains? Oh yeah, the force palm! But i will need much of it if i want to do at least some damage to that heavy-armored bug. I bring my right arm close to my side, and then begin to gather energy in my hand. Hope it will work like in the training.
H-B-R-12: *Somewhat Confused* Umm, what are you doing there?
Ionas: A last attempt to fight back.
H-B-R-12: *Bored* Yeah, i'm already too disappointed with your previous weak attempts, so i will not let you disappoint me more. *Eager* Here i come!
When he said that, he rushes toward me. This is not good, he is going to crash me if i don't retaliate soon!
Ionas: *Troubled* Come on, just a little more...
From my palm, a sphere of shining white energy appears.
Ionas: Yes!
The red insectbot was about to punch me with all of his four arms, and i at the same time bring my right arm in front of me, with the sphere breaking and releasing a powerful wave of force forward, hitting the red robot and stopping him in his tracks.
H-B-R-12: *Surprised* Wha-?
The wave of force starts to forcefully push him backward continuously, before throwing him off balance completely and away, sending him fast toward the blue one.
B-R-200: *Real Surprised* What the-?!
Before he finish that sentence, the red insectbot collides with him, throwing them both off the building, and down to their long fall.
Ionas: *Amazed* Awesome!
This power rocks way more than i expected! I go close at the edge of the rooftop, and look down to where the insectbots fell. The place where they fell at is inside an alley, and they were not moving.
Ionas: *Surprised* Did i win?
That moment, they get up fast and look up to where i am.
Ionas: *Troubled* I spoke too soon.
The red insectobot seems to have a confused look on its face.
H-B-R-12: *Highly Confused* At the start you were weak, and at the end you threw us both off the building... *Annoyed* Are you strong or not?! Decide!
Well, at least now he knows i'm not that weak, i guess.
?1: *From Outside The Alley* Hey, what was that noise?
Ionas: *Notices* Hm?
I hear voices, and then see a few people about to get inside the alley to see what happened, with the robots taking notice of them as well.
?2: *From Outside The Alley* Let's go see.
B-R-200: *To H-B-R-12* Humans are coming. We will need to go for now sir. I will send the scouts to end the job for us.
H-B-R-12: *Annoyed* Oh come on, things just got interesting! *Frustrated Groan* Fine, teleport us back to base. Damn humans.
After pushing a button on his waist, both of them teleported away.
Ionas: Oh, so they can teleport without screaming about it now? *Raises An Eyebrow* Why didn't they just use that from the sta-?
Insectbot Scout: *From Afar* Target sighted!
Ionas: *Notices* Eh?
I look in front and high in the sky, and see ten beetle-type insectbots flying on my way. No problem, i'll just throw a force palm at them, and they will say bye-bye. I was about to use one more force palm, when i suddenly felt a strange weakening in me. Not as much as when i used the adrenal activation for too long, but it feels close enough.
Ionas: *Troubled* Oh, don't tell me that last force palm took too much of my energy.
Maybe i gathered much more energy on that last attack than i thought. I can't fight them like this! I better escape for now. But how? It will take me time to leave this building by going downstairs, and i don't think it is a good idea to fall from this height. I'm not sure if in my current state i can actually survive that fall. So, what option i have left?
Ionas: *Realization* Wait. The adrenal activation!
With that, i can make a quick escape by jumping from roof to roof using the boosted power and speed, and make them lose me for sure. But will this energy that remains be enough for me to escape? I see the insectbots closing in.
Ionas: *Troubled* I don't think i have much of a choice right now.
Losing no more time, i activate my adrenal activation, and begin to jump with extreme speed from roof to roof, taking only a few seconds to disappear from the insectbots's view.
Ionas: *Amazed* Wow, i forgot how fast i can be when i activate this power. Lucky that i still have some energy le-
That moment, the adrenal activation stops working while i was in mid air.
Ionas: *Troubled* Maybe not.
While i was still going forward after the last jump, and pretty much after i ran out of energy, i see that i was about to hit a building's wall.
Ionas: *Highly Troubled* Oh, darn it!
And like that, i hit myself forcefully upon the wall, cracking part of it as a result.
Ionas: *In Pain* That... Hurts a lot more without energy!
A few seconds after i collided with the wall, i start to fall down, and end up colliding with the ground below, hitting my back hard.
Ionas: *In More Pain* OW! Ok, that was worse than the first one.
I try to get up, but because i ran out of energy, i couldn't move at all.
Ionas: *Sigh* Great, i'm stuck. Now how am i supposed to go back home?
Kremant: Good question.
Before i even notice it, Kremant was standing there, leaning over my head.
Kremant: *Grin* By looking at you, i can tell that you're not going to get up any time soon.
Ionas: *Frustrated* Shut up! This is all your fault! You trapped me!
Kremant: Oh come on, you knew that i was leading you into a trap. I mean, it was understandable from the moment i said "that is going to bring you closer at unlocking your next power".
Ionas: ... Ok, you are right on that one. Anyway, since i have some free time now, care to tell me how come and the insectbots knew i will go at that building?
Kremant: Eh, nothing special. Their soldiers just happened to scout the area. *Grin* I know their daily movements, so that was a good spot to bring you to. Now how i knew that their lieutenant will appear?Well, you can say that i was lucky on that one.
Ionas: Wait, you mean you were not sure if he will appear or not?
Kremant: Yeah. But of course i had a plan B. You know, in case he was not going to appear.
Ionas:What was your plan B?
Kremant: *Big Grin* I don't think you want to know.
I think he is right.
Kremant: Oh, i'm also here to tell you 8 the insectbots are still coming your way.
Ionas: *Surprised* What?! I thought they lost me!
Kremant: They lost you. But they didn't give up yet. If i'm right, it will take them at least 2 minutes before they reach this spot.
Darn, this is bad, i'm still not able to move by myself! If i stay here like this, they are going to finish me off without a second thought! And then they will go to capture Nana and the others for their sick plan!
Kremant: Pretty sad, isn't it?
Even in moments like this, he is frigging annoying!
Kremant: No worries, i will help you.
Ionas: *Surprised* Wha- Really?
Kremant: *Big Grin* But there is one condition i want you to accept, before i decide to help.
Ionas: Oh... *Somewhat Troubled* And what is that?
He crouches down, and moves his head close to my ear, telling me what he wants.
Ionas: *Raises An Eyebrow* You are kidding now, right?
Kremant:I don't think you have much of a choice at the moment. Unless you like the idea of ending up as an insectbot.
Ionas: ... *Frustrated Sigh* Fine, i'll do it! Now help me!
Kremant: *Grin* With pleasure.
And like that, Kremant snaps his fingers and teleports me away, sending me inside Rito's house in the blink of an eye, and onto the floor.
Ionas: *Somewhat Amazed* I'll be honest, that's a neat way of traveling.
Mikan: Ion?
I move my head to the side, and see Mikan looking at me rather confused.
Ionas: *Weak-Smile* Hey, Mikan.
Mikan: *Sweat Drop* When did you come in? And why are you laying on the floor?
Ionas: *Troubled* Mikan, we have a big problem!
Mikan: Huh?
~In An Unknown, Underground Facility~
H-B-R-12: *Frustrated Sigh*
B-R-200: Still disappointed about leaving the fight so soon, sir?
H-B-R-12: *Irritated* Yes, B-R, i am. I finally found a human that can actually fight back! And then, i just left, leaving a simple bunch of scouts to deal with him.
B-R-200: He was weak anyway, sir. He wouldn't be able to fight back against you for that long.
H-B-R-12: Maybe you are right. After all, if he is not even able to survive from the scouts you just sent at him, then that means the fight was going to be boring anyway in the end. *Frustrated* What a waste of time.
Insectbot Scout: Sir!
One insectbot scout approaches the Lieutenant and the sergeant, and salutes.
B-R-200: It was about time, soldier. Tell me, were you and your team able to kill the human? After his fight with the lieutenant, he could not have been that much of a trouble for you.
Insectbot Scout: *Somewhat Troubled* Sir, i'm afraid that our mission was not successful.
H-B-R-12: Hm?
B-R-200: *Surprised* What?! Why?!
Insectbot Scout: *Somewhat Troubled* As soon as we arrived at the location, the target run away. He was too fast for us to keep up, and eventually lost him somewhere in the town. I am really sorry, sir.
H-B-R-12: ... B-R?
B-R-200: Yes, sir?
H-B-R-12: *Real Jolly* I was never so happy for being wrong!
~At Rito's House~During Evening~
The food was ready, and all of us were at the table, ready to start eating. But there was one thing that was disturbing us a little, and it was not Rito's and Yami's "stuck hands case".
Everyone: Itadakimasu!
Kremant: *Grin* Thanks for the meal too!
Kremant was here with us at the table.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* Can you remind me why this annoying ghost is eating with us again?
Ionas: *Irritated* He told he will help me get away alive only if i let him come and eat dinner with us. After what happened, i had no choice but to accept the deal.
Mikan: *Sweat Drop* I was quite surprised when Ion told me that Kremant will join us for dinner.
Kremant: Don't mind me. I'll just eat, joke around a bit, and then leave.
Joke around? Oh boy, that's definitely not good. Wait a minute-
Ionas: *Raises An Eyebrow* Do ghosts like you even need to eat?
Kremant: Don't need to. *Big Grin* But who can say no to a tasteful meal? *Wink* Thanks for the invitation by the way.
Ionas: *Sigh* You're welcome.
Even now he is mocking me. I know that he helped me, but sharing the same table with someone like him is like an awfully written scenario!
Lala: *Awkward Smile* Anyway, Yami-Chan, i'm sorry that you're so inconvenienced by my item.
Yami: Don't be.
Mikan: *Smile* Well, you can stay as much as you need until the effect wears off.
Yami: Thank you for your hospitality.
At least everyone can still enjoy their dinner time without trouble. Well, almost everyone. Rito is having trouble using the chopsticks with his left hand, since his right good hand is stuck with Yami's hand. Poor guy. At the moment, i could see Nana thinking about something while looking at him. If i remember correctly, in the episode she was thinking about helping Rito by feeding him herself. But...
Nana: *Blush*
She reconsidered about it, and decline that thought completely. She is just so funny when she does things like that!
Kremant: *Chuckle* Watch what you are thinking about, Nana. You never know if someone in the room is able to watch your thoughts.
Nana: *Blush* ... *Upset* Don't even dare to say anything about it!
Everyone is confused as to what they are talking about.
Kremant: No problem. After all, i don't really like wasting my time making *Grin* "small thinking". *Chuckle*
Ionas: *Facepalm*
That joke was so bad!
Momo: Excuse me, Kremant. Can i ask a question?
Kremant: You just did.
Ionas: *Amused Pfft*
Ok, that one was a classic, i admit it.
Momo: *Sarcastic* Ha ha, very funny.* So, how come and you know so much about the insectbots?
Kremant: Depends. *Cheeky* Can i read minds?
Ionas: I think what Momo means is if you really just read their minds, *Raises An Eyebrow* or if you know about them because of other reasons.
Kremant: What makes you think that?
Nana: *Serious* Don't try to fool us! Ion told us about you not being able to read dead people's minds!
Ionas: And the insectbots have pretty much dead people's brains and hearts, so...
Kremant: There is actually a pretty interesting explanation about that.
Nana:Oh, really?
Kremant: Yep.
Kremant brings out from below the table, and pretty much out of nowhere, a block with lots of papers that each has a different drawing on it, for the explanation that follows.
Ionas: *Rolls Eyes* This again.
Kremant: See, the previous holders of the brains and hearts may be dead now, but the insectbots were able to actually bring life again to those organs once they were placed inside those glass containers, and afterward inside in their new robotic bodies. Most likely something about that liquid inside those containers have something to do about it. And as you can understand, because of that little fact, i am still able to read those minds, and pretty much any information they are putting in there even now. Now why Oshizu doesn't count? Still no idea.
Not sure if he is saying the truth, but it's not like i can actually tell if he is lying or not.
Ionas: If that's true, then you must know everything about the insectbots, right?
Kremant: Right. But since i know exactly what you are going to ask again, no, i'm not going to give you any helpful information about them, just to make it easier for you.
Ionas: *Frustrated* Darn it!
Kremant: But i will tell you this, though.
Ionas: What?
Kremant: Remember our today's first agreement? You know, the one we had before you fight with the insectbot's lieutenant.
Ionas: You mean the part which says you will help me gain some extra energy?
Kremant: Yep! As soon as we finish with our food, we can begin. Who knows, maybe you will even unlock a new power if the energy you gain is enough.
I know that part of the deal sounds good, but somehow, i have a feeling this is not going to be as good as i think it will be. After we all finished with our food, we went to the hallway like Kremant told us to.
Ionas: Why the hallway?
Kremant: Because we will need some space for what we are going to do. *To The Rest* I suggest everyone else to keep some distance from Ion. This is gonna be intense.
And just like that, all the others move quickly away, and behind of the walls's corners. Ok, now i start to worry real bad.
Ionas: *Troubled* Um, excuse me, when you say "intense"?
Kremant: *Grin* You will understand soon.
That moment, Kremant brings his hands close to each other, and after a few seconds a white orb appears in between.
Kremant: Ready?
Ionas: *Troubled* Well-
Kremant: *Enthusiastic* OK then! And remember, no backsies!
Kremant throws the orb straight at me, baseball style, andthe moment the orb touches me, it goes through me, supposedly vanishing inside me.
Ionas:...
But nothing happened.
Ionas: *Confused* Umm, wha-?
Before i finish that sentence, electricity begins to come off my body, striking me and shaking me whole around the hallway like i was some kind of ragdoll. The pain was so much that i couldn't even scream to express how much it hurts. While that was happening, Kremant was wearing some kind of big black goggles (Not Sunglasses), while the others were watching shocked at what was going on. After a few more seconds, the whole thing finally stops, with me falling down onto the floor, lying there while breathing with difficulty.
Nana: *Concerned* Ion!
Nana and the others approach me quickly, concerned about my situation.
Kremant: *Takes Goggles Off* And done! This should be enough.
Kremant's goggles vanish from his hand.
Nana: *Upset* What the hell was that?!
Kremant: Just a little something i like to call "Orb Shock". It messes with the target's endurance by striking him/her inside and out with electricity, while giving a nice light show for those who watch. As for the moving about, to put it simply, the orb was moving around his body like a pinball ball. *Big Grin* A REALLY strong pinball ball!* Don't worry, it's not lethal.
Rito: *Sweat Drop* Was all that really necessary?
Kremant: As i stated some time ago, that's how his energy works. It will increase only if it is used. And since his energy is connected with his endurance, it's like he just used it. Like being in an intense workout. *Big Grin* A REALLY intense workout!
Mikan: *Sweat Drop* Couldn't you use a less dangerous way to do this?
Kremant: Well yes, i then i thought that the Orb Shock method would be a lot more entertaining than the nice way. *Chuckle*
Ionas: *Hateful But Weak* I... Hate you...
Kremant: *Cheshire Grin* I know.* Now rest well, because the tomorrow has a surprise for you during the morning.
Momo: Eh? What do you mean?
Kremant: Something that doesn't happen often. You will see. Anyway, thanks for the food and the company. *Waves His Hand* See ya, all!
And like that, he disappeared. I don't know what is that surprise that awaits me again, but one thing i know for sure. Kremant's way of helping, is like his character. A great pain in the butt! For his own good, this better gave me a new power, or else I WILL-
Nana: *Concerned* Hey, are you ok, Ion?
Ionas: *Weak-Like* Eh? Oh, *Weak Smile* don't worry, i'm not going to die just like that. But i can't move at all. *In Pain* And i pretty much hurt everywhere.
Mikan: *Sweat Drop* Let's carry him to his room.
Ionas: *Weak-Like* Wait! I don't want to go to my room just yet. It will be uncomfortable for me to go and sleep so early. Do you mind if you just carry me at the couch for now. I will rest there.
Mikan: Are you sure?
Ionas: *Weak-Like* Yes. After all, i don't want to leave your company just yet, my friends. I feel better knowing you are close by. Also, if i need anything, how will you hear me from that room of mine.
Momo: *Sweat Drop* Well, he is not wrong on that one considering his room is literally in a space distortion like ours.
Mikan: Ok then, we will carry you on the couch. If you need anything, just ask.
Ionas: *Weak Smile* Thank you.
And with that, Nana, Rito, and Mikan carry me and place me onto the couch. I told them to put me in a sitting position on it in order to not bother them if anyone wants to sit there as well. I hope i will be able to move on my own soon enough again. I wouldn't like to make them carry me on my room too.
~Some Time Later~
Things were quite calm in here. Lala and Celine were sitting beside me on the couch, reading some kind of book, while Peke was resting on a pillow beside them. Meanwhile, Mikan and Momo were cleaning the plates in the kitchen, while Nana was searching the refrigerator for something to drink. And as for Rito and Yami, well... Yami needed to go use the bathroom, and since hers and Rito's hands are still stuck together, they had to go together. And as i remember from the episode, she will use her hair to blindfold him, and suffocate him at the same time, just to make sure he sees nothing. I still can't understand why she had to close his mouth too. Also, how come and the dude survives from things like that?
Yami: Mikan.
The moment we heard Yami, we notice her and Rito close to the kitchen. We could see that Rito was almost breathless. It is surprising how he still breathes considering how long Yami was suffocating him in the toilet.
Mikan: What is it Yami-San?
Yami: I'd like to borrow your shower.
Everyone: ...
The moment she said that, silence fell in the room. Of course, i already knew she will say that.
Mikan: *Blush* *Sweat Drop* You want to... Shower? With Rito by your side?
Yami: That cannot be avoided.
Rito: *Blush* *Sweat Drop* C-Can't you go a day without taking a shower?
Yami: Taking a shower is part of my daily routine. You're a little sweaty too, so please wash yourself thoroughly. Of course, i'll blindfold you once again.
When she said that, she was about to blindfold Rito with her transforming hair like the last time.
Rito: *Panic* P-Please, don't blindfold me with your transform! I'll just wrap a towel around!
Poor guy. Somehow it's still funny though.
Momo: *Smile* What a wonderful idea! Then i too will come along to help out! It'll be too inconvenient with both of you being one-handed.
Mikan: *Blush* *Sweat Drop* Momo-San!
That girl will never change. Always ready to find an excuse just to harass sexually the guy. Wow, that actually sounds weird when you think about it.
Nana: No, Momo, you can't!
Momo: Huh?
Nana: Somehow you're too easy on Rito! I... *Blush* I'll go with them!
Mikan: *Sweat Drop* Nana-San, you?!
Nana: *Blushing But Serious* That's right! I'll go to keep an eye on them. Momo is too forgiving when it comes to Rito. Is that ok with you, Yami?
Yami: Yes.
Rito: *Sweat Drop* (Wh- What about my opinion?!)
Ionas: Um, Nana, are you sure about this? You know how clumsy this guy is. You don't really need to do this if you don't want to.
Nana: *Blush* Y-You don't need to worry! As long as i am there, i will make sure that nothing will go wrong.
Ionas: *Rolls Eyes*
Yeah right. I've already seen already what will happen. Too bad that i still find it funny.
Ionas: *Shrugs* Ok, have it your way then.* But remember. I, warned you.
The moment i said that, Nana was mumbling angrily while going with Rito and Yami to the bathroom, probably because she doesn't takes my warning seriously. If she knew what i know... Oh well! I am the one who will laugh in her face at the end anyway. While i was thinking about that funny and embarrassing scene, i was starting to feel like i could move again.
Ionas: *Moves Arms And Legs* Oh, it seems i'm able to move again.
Lala: *Smile* Really? That's great! In that case you wanna help me test an invention i just made?
Ionas: ... Sorry, but no. I've had enough trouble for one day, and i'm still tired after what happened.
Lala: Oh, ok. *Smile* Then you wanna play a game instead?
She says that while showing me a controller for the game console they have close to the TV.
Ionas: ... *Smile* Sure, why not?
Lala: *Happy* Yay!
~A Few Minutes Later~
We were playing a fighting game for a few minutes, and it somehow seemed like hours. With a last move, i win the next fight, bringing the score into a draw.
Lala: Aw, i lost again. *Smile* You're good at this game, Ion.
Ionas: Thanks, you too. It was fun.
Lala: Glad you like it! Wanna play some more?
Ionas: Nah, i think it's time to stop. *Rubs His Eye* I'm feeling a little sleepy. I will go upstairs to sleep.
Lala: *Wave Her Hand* Ok, good night!
Ionas: *To All* Good night to everyone present!
And with that, i went upstairs, and took a good night sleep in my room. I wonder what the tomorrow has to show for me.
~The Next Morning~
Well, for once i had a very good sleep. No more Momo above my head. Literally. I bet she must be inside Rito's room right now. Poor guy. Once again, he will have to deal with Momo's sexual night assaults. Whatever. It's not like anything will actually happen because of that. Right?
Ionas: ... *Somewhat Troubled*
Maybe i should go check. Just in case. Let's not forget that i was blocking her for way too long. What if she actually did something crazy with him in an effort to make up for the lost time they spent apart? Let's not forget how crazy she is for him!
Ionas: *Real Worried* Oh, darn!
I quickly get off my bed, and after getting out of my room via the device, i run toward Rito's room. As soon as i get there, i slowly open the door, and look inside carefully. But when i look inside, i see no one.
Ionas: Eh? Where are- *Realizes* Oh!
And that's when i realized something.
Ionas: *Facepalm* Rito is in that other room along with Yami, due to their stuck hands case, because they could not fit in his bed here!
Seriously, how i forgot about that?! It must be because i didn't wake up fully yet. I should start thinking more carefully when it comes to the morning.
Ionas: Well, since nothing crazy happened, i'll go prepare myself for school.
I leave from Rito's room, and go on my way to my room to get ready. I'm actually starting to get used to this whole "japan school" thing somehow. That moment, i see Nana coming on my way through the hallway.
Ionas: *Smile* Hey, Nana, good morning.
Nana: Hey, Ion, good morning as well.
Ionas: *Cheeky Smile* So, did you see anything surprising last night, during the bath you three had?
Nana: *Blushing And Embarrassed*
She is thinking about what she saw back there, isn't she? What a funny face she makes!
Ionas: *Cheeky Smile* Oh, so you saw, eh? *Chuckle*
Nana: *Flustered* W-What are you talking about?! I saw nothing!
Ionas: *Wink* Relax, i'm just messing around.* So, how is Yami and Rito?
Nana: Them? Well, Yami appears to have left as soon as the invention's effect wore off. As for the beast, he is still sleeping. Also, for some reason Momo and Mikan doesn't seem to have taken enough sleep last night somehow.
If she knew what those two were doing last night. For many laughs the whole thing!
Ionas: I see. Well then, since everything turned in a way back to normal again, we can get ready for school normally without worries.
Nana: But, it's still too early for that. We have some time before we need to actually prepare for school.
Ionas: Really? Maybe i woke up way earlier than i thought. *Annoyed* Darn, i hate getting confused!* Anyway, since there is still some time left, i will go out for a short walk to help myself wake up better.
Nana: Ok. Just don't be late.
Ionas: No worries. See you soon, Nana.
And like that, i went downstairs, and open the door to go out.
Ionas: *Surprised* What the...
The moment i opened the door, i see something unexpected right at the other side of the road. It was that red lieutenant insectbot along with his blue insectbot sergeant from the last time!
H-B-R-12: *Jolly Smile* Didn't expect to see us again so soon, did you?
So that's what Kremant meant when he said that i will have a surprise the next morning.
H-B-R-12: Last time you've got away before i even get the chance to fight you seriously. *Knuckle Cracking* Not gonna do the same mistake again. *Seriously Eager* This time, i will fight you for real, and smash you to bits properly!
Ionas: *Troubled* Oh, bother.
Last time i fought with him, he was too hard to fight, and he was not even fighting seriously. Who knows how hard he is when he actually fights seriously!
B-R-200: *To H-B-R-12* Don't forget, sir, once you beat this one, we will immediately go capture the devilukean princesses inside the house, so we can complete our mission finally. The great one is hardly patient at this point.
H-B-R-12: Sure, whatever. Just don't get involved in my fight and we can do that too.
So that's how it goes. If i fall here, then this is it. Not only my friends, but both our worlds as well will fall in the hands of the insectbots! I must not let that happen. Kremant, i hope what you did yesterday was able to give me a power to fight this thing.
H-B-R-12: Alright, enough with the chit-chat! Time to fight!
Ionas: *Raises An Eyebrow* But i didn't even say anything yet.
H-B-R-12: Oh. Well, then you wanna say something before we begin?
Ionas: *Thinking* Well...* Ok, i've got nothing at the moment. Let's just begin and i'll think of something later.
H-B-R-12: *Jolly* Good. Let's begin!
By saying that, we both take our battle stances, ready to fight one another once more. The insectbot lieutenant makes the first move by rushing toward me, ready to punch me with one of his fists. The moment he reaches me and is about to punch, i bring one of my hands in front of me, and grab the fist, stopping him. Losing no time, i force his hand aside, quickly jump in front of him, and punch him at his neck collar, with no result unfortunately.
Ionas: *Frustrated* Oh come on!
I say the moment i land onto the ground and in front of him.
H-B-R-12: Still weak punches? I know you can do better than that, *Eager* so do it and let me enjoy the fight!
While saying that, he uses his second fist, and punches me strongly on the chest, throwing me a few meters away and on the ground by that way.
Ionas: *In Pain* OW!
Those strikes of his really hurt! Not sure if i broke anything, though. I get up and face the red insectbot again. I still feel no new power yet. In that case i must use another way to attack him. I mean, before i actually try to use the force palm or the electric palm. I start to run toward him, while he prepares to punch me again as soon as i get in his range of attack. When i reach him, he tries to punch me again, but seeing that coming i quickly jump over him, dodging his punch by that way, and landing onto the ground behind him. Before he turns around, i grab him from behind, and try to lift him.
Ionas: *Struggles To Lift*
But for some reason, i couldn't at all!
Ionas: *Real Surprised* Eh?!
I'm supposed to be stronger than that!
H-B-R-12: *Confused* Umm, what are you doing exactly back there?
Ionas: *Somewhat Troubled* I was planning on lifting you off the ground and then throw you from a great height like the last time, but harder. *Upset* So, why the heck i can't lift you?!
H-B-R-12: Oh, that would be the new gravity system which was installed in my feet today. It keeps me stuck to where i stand, if at least one foot is on the ground. Since our last meeting, i decided to use that upgrade so i will stay in place for sure the next time you use that wave-like attack. No matter how much you try, you will not move me from the ground this time.
Ok, now that's unfair! That moment, the red insectbot opens his elytra, pushing me back and forcing me to release him from my grip, throwing me by that way away and onto the ground. After he did that, he closes his elytra again, and turns around to face me.
H-B-R-12: You will need something better if you want to face me this time. So i hope that you still have a few more ways to fight before i smash you to bits in the end.
It's so annoying hearing that again and again from him! I get up and prepare to strike him with what i have left!
Ionas: *Annoyed* Ok then. Eat this!
I bring my hand in front of me, and throw electricity at him via the electric palm power, hoping it will stun him, and put him out of order. The electricity strikes him, but nothing happens.
Ionas: *Irritated* Let me guess, you have the system that blocks my electricity too, right?
H-B-R-12: Yeah. You can thank B-R-200 for that.
B-R-200: After seeing what that does to our soldiers, i had to make sure the lieutenant will take the electric-proof system too. Our creator and the rest of our superiors have already been informed, and have taken the upgrade as well. In a few days, even our soldiers will be able to have that upgrade in their system.
DARN! That means one of my powers will be completely useless after that! Seriously, these robots are upgrating way too fast!
Ionas: *Serious* No matter! Even without that, i can still deal with your soldiers quite easily! *Points At H-B-R-12* But for now, i will deal with the big rusty-head over here.
H-B-R-12: *Offended* Hey, that's a lie! My head is not rusty! I check it every day in the mirror and all!
Ionas: *Rolls Eyes* Whatever you say.
Time for the force palm. I better not use it like the last time. I don't want to end up losing too much of my energy again. I force my hand in forward, and release a way of force via the force palm, and straight at the red insectbot. The wave of force strikes him, but unfortunately this time it didn't move him at all.
H-B-R-12: It seems that my gravity system works just fine. I told you that you will not be able to move me again like that.
This is hopeless. I threw everything at him, and he took them all like it was nothing. I really don't know what more to do. If i use the adrenal activation i might be able to beat him. But if this will not be enough too, then i will end up with no energy like always, and have pretty much no way to defend myself. So, what do i do in this case?
H-B-R-12: *Serious* Ok, now it's my turn!
The red insectbot crouches down and place all of his four hands to the ground, with his two horn-like pincers on his head aiming at me. Then immediately, he makes a strong leap forward, and with a turn of his body while still in mid-air, he grabs me by the torso with both his horn-like pinchers, and then uses them to throws me forcefully high into the air. He threw me up so strongly, that i was looking below me and i couldn't believe how far below the town was now, and i still kept going even higher.
Ionas: *Highly Troubled* How high am i gonna go?!
That moment, i start going slower, until i stopped going higher.
Ionas: *Troubled Realization* Oh-Oh.
As soon as i stop, i start going down again, falling from the sky.
Ionas: *Scream That Fades As He Falls*
This is not just bad. It's terrible! This reminds me of the time i first came here. But back then i had Kremant's protection to keep me safe from the long fall. I don't think i can survive that by my own!
Ionas: *Highly Troubled* Can things get any worse?!
H-B-R-12: *Enthusiastic* Yes they can~!
I look below me again, and see the red insectbot flying fast on my way. The moment he reaches me, he grabs me again with his horn-like pinchers, and uses them to throw me downward even faster than before.
Ionas: *Extremely Troubled* Why i keep saying that?!
H-B-R-12: *Jolly* See you down!
I could see that i was getting dangerously close to the ground. Thankfully, i just thought of something that might help. I start to gather energy in both my hands, and two energy spheres form in my palms. Then the right moment, i bring my hands downward, and the spheres break, releasing a combined powerful wave of force onto the ground below. By that way, i was able to stop my fall just in time, and land safely onto the ground.
Ionas: *Real Relieved* Phew! That was REALLY close!
B-R-200: *Frustrated* Oh, come on! Really now?! You can do that too?!
The insectbot sergeant was really frustrated, seeing how i survive from that fall.
Ionas: *Cheeky* I may be human, but i'm not one you should underestimate.
Suddenly, i receive a strike in the back of my head, and fall down onto the ground. Then i look behind, while still down, and see the red insectbot about to step on me. With a quick rolling to the side, i avoid his foot, and immediately get back on my feet again, facing him.
H-B-R-12: You're really stubborn. *Jolly* I like that! Once i beat you, you will become my newest bestest friend. I mean, once we make you an insectbot of course.
Ionas: Yeah, not gonna happen.
H-B-R-12: We'll see about that. After all, i don't expect you to beat me anytime soon.
In a way, he is right. The only thing that remains to use is my adrenal activation, and i don't really want to risk with that at the moment. Darn it, where is that new power?! The moment i said that, a long sharp bone-white blade comes out of one of my forearms.
Ionas: *Raises An Eyebrow* A blade? Really?
Also, that's SO "Baraka".
H-B-R-12: *Surprised* Where did that come from?* Oh well, it doesn't matter. *Serious* Prepare to be smashed!
By saying that, he rushes toward me, preparing to punch again. The moment he attempts to do so, i instinctively bring my arm in front of me, with the blade pointing on the way of his punch, piercing by that way the red insectbot's fist, and most of his arm from the inside due to the strong push he put in it.
H-B-R-12: *Screams In Great Pain*
After screaming in pain, he quickly pulls back his arm and moves away, holding it. Looking at it, i could see that his arm was severely broken in an awful way after such an impalation.
H-B-R-12: *In Pain And Frustrated* Argh! Damn! That was my good arm! Don't get me wrong, that was a nice counterattack coming from you, but still, DAMN!
I can't believe... My luck! I don't know how, but this new power was able to actually penetrate that insectbot's frigging strong armor! Kremant, for once, i thank you.
B-R-200: *Shocked*
The blue insectbot seemed to be speechless after seeing that. He surely didn't expect his lieutenant to be wounded like that.
Ionas: Now-
I raise my blade toward the red insectbot.
Ionas: *Raises An Eyebrow* What was that about smashing me into bits?
H-B-R-12: Dude, don't get cocky just because you broke ONE of my arms. I can still fight, you know.
B-R-200: *Troubled* Sir! This human has shown to be more dangerous than we expected! We need to retreat now, and prepare our strategy back at the base for the next time!
H-B-R-12: *Real Serious* No! Not this time! I have at last the oportunity to deal with a real challenge here, and i'm not gonna retreat for no reason again! Also, see it like that.* As long as i stand, nothing can actually sto-
With a quick movement forward, i swing my blade horizontally, and cut off both his legs, making the rest of his body to fall down onto the ground.
H-B-R-12: *In Pain* OOW!
I am now standing in front of his fallen body, pointing my blade at him.
Ionas: *Menacing* You were saying?
B-R-200: *Troubled* Oh, scrap.
Ionas: You said that your legs have a gravity system, right? So, i bet that now i can lift you without problem.
H-B-R-12: Well-
Immediately, i grab the red insectbot, and lift him with both my hands above my head.
Ionas: It seems that i was right.
H-B-R-12: Ok, now that's embarrassing. Fine! You win this time. *Awkward Smile* Can you now let me down so we can fight another day?
Ionas: ... *Raises An Eyebrow* You are kidding, right?* *Serious* You people want to destroy us just to make more of you, and pretty much because of your lust for conquest, if i am right. I don't think i have any reason to just let you go.
H-B-R-12: Well, when you put it that way-
Ionas: *Serious* Considering all that, it's either you or us. And i'm not gonna just let you take my friends away from me.
I drop the red insectbot down onto the ground, and aim my blade at his head.
Ionas: *Menacing* Time to meet your creator.
H-B-R-12: But i have already met him.
Ionas: *Annoyed* You know what i mean!
Just before i give the final strike, he teleports away.
Ionas: *Surprised* What the-?
I look at the blue insectbot, who was showing to have pressed a button form his waist.
B-R-200: You didn't really expect me to just let you kill one of our lieutenants just like that now, do you?
Darn it! And i was so close!
B-R-200: *Frustrated* I don't know how many more of those tricks you still hide, but no matter what, we are going to beat you one day! And when that happens, this planet will fall as well.
After saying that, he pushes the button on his waist again, and teleports away as well.
Ionas: We will see about that.
I won. But this is still far from over. How frigging frustrating.
Kremant: *Hand-Clapping* Nice fight!
As always, Kremant appears out of nowhere and close to me.
Kremant: I enjoyed the whole thing. *Thumbs Up* Also, congrats for your new unlock.
Ionas: I bet you're here to explain about what exactly is this new power of mine.
Kremant: *Grin* Precisely! This new power is called "Skeletal Constructs".
Ionas: Skeletal? That means this blade is part of my bones?
Kremant: Let me finish first and you will understand. As i was saying, this power gives you the ability to create tools, objects, weapons, armor, and pretty much anything you can imagine out of your own bones, by growing parts of your skeleton. You know, like that blade in your arm you just created.
Ionas: Ah, so it's a bone manipulation thing.
Kremant: Well, yes, but you can only control YOUR bones. You can't control the bones of others.
Ionas: I see. For a moment i thought this was just something like a blade retraction thing at first. You know, because of the "Baraka-like blade" thing. *Raises An Eyebrow* Wait, how something that is made out of bones was able to even cut that insectbot's ridiculously hard armor?
Kremant: Because the things you create with the Skeletal Constructs power are enchanted with you energy. Making them stronger than the hardest metals in this planet.
Ionas: *Amazed* Wow, that sounds amazing! How much energy that consumes?
Kremant: Not much. It's a power that doesn't require much of energy to use. But of course, that doesn't mean it can't make you run out of energy if it is used too often, so i suggest you to be careful with that one too. Now because i'm in a hurry, i will leave you sooner this time. Oh, and Ion?
Ionas: What?
Kremant: *Big Smile* You're welcome.
After saying that, he disappears. It seems that he was listening to my thoughts during the time i thanked him for the effective new power i received during the fight.
Ionas: *Annoyed* You...
Not sure if i said that before, but that ghost is the most frustrating smart-*ss i have ever met!
Ionas: *Sigh* Whatever.
That moment, a thought comes to my mind while looking at the blade in my arm.
Ionas: How do i get this back inside.
While thinking about it, the blade gets inside my arm, and disappears from view.
Ionas: Oh, so i can make it disappear back in the bones again at will, huh? *Smile* Pretty handy. I'm looking forward to see what else i can create with that new power!
But just before i try this power again, another thought comes to my mind.
Ionas: *Realization* The school! *Panic* What time is it?! I must go back inside and get changed! I'll be late!
And like that, i run back to the house, hoping i still have some time left. Also, wait till i say to the others about what happened again!
~In An Unknown, Underground Facility~
Two insectbots were carrying the injured red insectbot lieutenant, while the blue sergeant was leading the way.
H-B-R-12: Well, now THAT was really close. One second later, and i wouldn't be here to do this conversation with you, B-R.
B-R-200: *Frustrated* You are lucky, sir, that i told our engineers to craft that extra teleportation device in our systems for situations like that.
H-B-R-12: No kidding. So, where are we going again?
B-R-200: To the repair room, of course. We need to get you back to your feet. Literaly.*Sigh* I still can't believe how easily that human beat you, sir.
H-B-R-12: *Jolly* For a human, he is the best opponent i ever had!
B-R-200: *Frustrated* Whatever. Let's just hope the great one will not learn about this.
That moment, the sergeant opens the repair room's doors, and sees the black figure of his leader into the big screen there.
?: "Not learn" what?
B-R-200: ... *Troubled* Oh, scrap.
While their leader was looking around the room, he notices his lieutenant's arm broken, and his legs missing.
H-B-R-12: *Waves Hand* Hi, creator!
?: What. Is. *Furious* THIS?!
B-R-200: *Real Troubled* O-Oh great one, let me explain.
?: *Furious* You better! Why is one of my best, higher in rank insectbots, in such a state?!
B-R-200: *Real Troubled* ... It was the human, sir! He is the one who did this!
?: That human? *Furious* Again?!
H-B-R-12: Yep. And even though i was about to get killed, *Jolly* it was nice fighting that guy.
B-R-200: *Frustrated* That human is a lot more dangerous than we thought. If he can do something like that to one of our strongest, i don't want to imagine what he can do to the rest of us.
?: ... I understand. In this case, since brute strength is not working, we will try another measure to deal with him. I will send you, one more lieutenant to help you. Her strategies and cunning nature should prove more than enough to bring that human down to his knees.
B-R-200: *Somewhat Excited* You send who i think you send?
B-R-200 seemed excited for some reason.
?: Yes. The lieutenant P-M-R-3.
H-B-R-12: *Sigh* Great. *Rolls Eyes* Boredom alert is on her way, everyone. What a pain...
Ionas: Time for school. I hope this will not get too boring.
Lala: But school never gets boring. It's always full of fun!
Ionas: I'll believe it only when i actually see something funny in there. Other than the usual i mean. Next time on To Love-Ru: School Interactions.
Lala: Want to try some of my food later.
Ionas: I've seen what you cook and eat, Lala. Not gonna happen.