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Chapter 13: Showdown In The Golden City Part 1, Grimm Reaper Vs. Winter Soldier
"Okay, everyone remember what their roles are?"
It's been one day, after learning what had happened between Xero, Gudako and Bucky. The story itself still made Tony's head spin when he thought about. Magic, Servants, Heroic Spirits, time travel, alternate timelines, it was all almost too much for the genius to handle without going insane.
It all sounded like something straight out of a manga or anime.
None of it made any sense and every part of it, hell every detail defied the laws of physics and science! Tony was a man of science and science clearly dictated that dead people DON'T come back form the dead! Nor did they come back as 'Servants' to fight in some mythic war for a wish granting device that could create miracles. Not to mention time travel is for the movies only and so are alternate timelines.
None of it made any logic sense and not for the first time did Tony come to realise one simply fact:
Xero and logic don't go together.
Something he should have seen coming and maybe he had that coming. Tony never thought he'd be a father, yet here they are. What's more is he and his son, along with several people are heading somewhere to stop a possible alien invasion.
Nothing made any logic sense anymore and now, this is his life now.
At the moment he was on his private jet, heading towards San Francisco, to stop Drake and his own little blog of power, Riot.
So it was himself, Clint, Natasha, Eddie, Xero and Gudako on his jet. The six were selected to go, as they were all field agents and fighters. While it's true, Eddie wasn't that much of a fighter, he had Venom. The black symbiote knew more about Riot and had warned them all, that the sliver symbiote had "Shit you can't even image."
Eddie and Venom had informed the group of what Drake was up too and Venom had helped supply them with the facts, he and his kind did in fact come to Earth to take it over. But Eddie changed Venom's mind and since he was, well kinda of a loser too like Eddie and the fact he was REALLY liking Earth and all it had to offer he decide to switch sides.
Sadly Venom didn't think he could take on Riot alone, so when Eddie suggested they go find Xero aka the Grimm Reaper, Venom was all for it. Xero had proven he was capable of accomplish impossible feats and knew if anyone could help them defeat Riot and Drake, it be Xero.
But things had changed and now they needed a new plan. After Xero had woken up form his much needed nap, a couple of hours after he went to sleep. By that tme Gudako had come up with a plan to stop both Riot AND Bucky. But they needed some help if they were to pull if off and while their Servants would be more then enough, there's a good chance they'd KILL Bucky. Which would be counterproductive for them and if they could turn Bucky over to their side, it be both a great boon for them and piss of HYDRA too no end.
Which was a good thing to Gudako.
So after a bit of convincing on their part for Fury to lend them Romanoff and Barton, the group set off for San Francisco.
Right now the six were in a semi-circle, sitting in some very comfy lodge chairs. Something that Clint complained,"Why don't we have these types of chairs at SHIELD" only for Natasha to smack him, shutting him up. Though Tony did gloat a bit, much to the SHIELD agents annoyance.
But Xero, Gudako and Eddie just said it they are very nice.
Xero had changed his outfit, so he was now wearing a sleeveless dark blue turtle neck, with a black jacket, dark blue pants and black combat boots. He had he had woven some Mystic Codes(Runes) into the clothing that Tony had gotten him, so it could act as armor in a sense. Though he still kept the Rosary on his neck, he now had his hair tied in a low pony tail.
He never goes anywhere without it.
Gudako wore what she was originally wearing and Tony gave Eddie a new gray sweater with "MIT" in bold red letters on the sweater. Both Magi had offered to wove Mystic Codes into Eddie's codes, but he didn't take it.
He had Venom and he had proven to be very reliable.
It was, naturally, Xero that asked the question. He certainly looked better then the day before. He no longer had red rimmed eyes and his skin had returned to it's healthy shade of pale. He even sounded better, as his voice was no longer cracking like it was before.
Hell he even felt better too after getting some of the guilt of his chest and releasing some of his pent up emotions. Despite it being a freak accident, Xero can honestly say he felt better then ever. But that wasn't here nor now, as he was going over their plan one last time before the big showdown.
"Eddie."
Xero looked at the older man, as he spoke,"We'll be attacking Riot head on. As, despite how much stronger he is they we are, Venom can take the hits Riot will throw at us."
"Me and Hawkeye can server as backup if things get too hairy."
Gudako spoke up, as the bow wielder nodded in agreement, fiddling with his arrows. Gudako was wearing the standard Chaldea clothing, as Clint had replaced his outfit with his suit. A sleeveless black, zip up shirt with the collar propped up. Complete with the sleek, black quiver that held at least, thirty arrows. he wore black skintight pants and boots, as his shirt was black with purple lines on his stomach.
Despite his cool and collected face, the archer was freaking out on the inside. He been trained for a lot of things, but this was just a bit out of his league. I mean, he was trained to fight humans, enhanced people and even advanced tech, not aliens goop things!
Seriously how'd he get dragged into this mess?!
Nodding, Xero looked too his father and Natasha.
"So that just leaves you'res truly, Miss stabby and the kiddo to face off against that super assassin."
Tony said, swirling in his chair to look at the older redhead,"Remind me again, how did you know the Winter Soldier will show up again?"
"Because Xero was the very first person he's ever failed to kill Stark."
Natasha said, rolling her eyes at Tony. The redhead was dressed in her usual black, skintight suit as she spoke again,"The Winter Soldier doesn't give up easily. He shot through me to get to his target, the one i was protecting. Now IF HYDRA is indeed behind his attacks, then their not going to give up so easily. They processed you're son as a big threat, otherwise they wouldn't have strike as recklessly as they did. They won't stop, these are the types of people that won't quit coming until either you or them are dead."
"Lovely."
Xero muttered, beating Tony just by a second. Though the elder Stark did shot his son a grin and thumbs up at his comment. Something that made Xero smile a little and Natasha to roll her eyes again.
Like father, like son she supposed.
"So if and when Bucky shows up, i'll be facing him head on. I know him, i know his fighting style and despite what HYDRA's done to him, his body remembers who it truly is. With that in mind, i think i know a way to break him out of whatever HYDRA's done to him."
Everyone looked surprised at Xero.
"Really? How?"
Eddie asked, as Xero licked his lips and put his hands under his chin,"While we were fighting, something seemed...off about Bucky. I watched him fighting real close, before Saber knocked him on his head, he fought like a relentless machine. Perfectly coordinated, precise and not a single move was wasted. Even when he was knocked off his balance, he had prefect aiming and striking. But that changed when Saber slammed him into the ground."
"Really kiddo?"
Tony asked, with a quirked eyebrow,"To be honest, that's some amazing observation skills. Considering the old timer had only throw a couple of punches, it's down right amazing. But then again you're my son, so you're bond to be awesome, but that's beside the point. For the record, it looked like Saber slammed him pretty hard, his skull cracked the payment. I'm pretty sure anyone would be a bit woozy after that."
Xero merely shook his head at that, as his eyes hardened,"No Tony, it's more then that. He still fought like a relentless machine but something was different. Before his eyes held no light in them, only making his fighting style seem even more deranged and dangerous. But after getting knocked on the payment, his eyes sparked some light in them. Like something or rather someone was fighting for control."
"I get it."
Clint said suddenly, as he pitched into the conversation,"HYDRA got control of his mind, but the more damage the mind or in this case, the skull takes it slowly ebbs away HYDRA's hold on him."
Xero nodded,"Meaning if i hit him hard enough on the head, it JUST might be enough for Bucky, the REAL Bucky to break free."
"Damn. It makes sense Onii-chan, but it's very risky."
Gudako said, biting her lower lip in thought. Tony nodded in agreement and voiced his concern's,"Look Kid-Xero, i know you feel guilty for his capture. Believe me, i get it and if that happened to Rhodes, i do everything in my power to save him and then some. But i need you to look me in the eye and say with absolute certainty that you believed that and this isn't just some crazy, last ditch hope you're friend is still in there somewhere."
Xero did as Tony asked, looking his father dead in the eye and said with steel in his voice.
"Yes. I DO believe that Bucky, MY Bucky, is one of the BRAVEST men i have ever had the privilege to meet and fight alongside him. I know for a fact that if roles were reversed and the whole world was against him, there is no doubt in my mind, he would do ever he could to save me. Even if it costed him his life. He saved me once and now it's time for me to return the favor."
As he said this, Xero leaned back in his chair taking a more relaxed state, but the steel never left his voice. After he was done, he looked outside the window watching the clouds go by and the sun beginning to set. Gudako silently leaned towards Tony and whispered,"The thing about Onii-chan is, once you've gained his loyalty and friendship, he'll fight the god's themselves if he had too, to keep his friends and family alive. No matter what happens, he'll stand by you."
"Good to know."
Tony said with a smile forming on his face, feeling his heart swell with pure pride in his son. Good lord above, how could he have helped create such a good person. It was clear to him, Xero didn't care for fame like he did at one point and most certainly didn't care what anyone would say about him. If he believed it was right, he fight all of creation itself if he had too and would not bend.
No matter what.
It made Tony feel so proud of himself, for helping create Xero but also made him feel self-loathing. He wasn't there for sixteen years of his life and already his son was an amazing person. Tony found himself questioning, if he even deserved to be apart of his life? The kid seemed to be more then willing to give this whole "Father and son" thing a try and while Tony wanted nothing more then that, he was scared.
Scared he make the same mistakes his father did.
"No."
Tony thought to himself, shaking his head,"I won't do that, i won't make the same mistakes dad made. Those who don't learn form history are doomed to repeat it, as the saying goes. So i'd best learn form mine own."
"Well here's to hoping everything works out."
Clint said, as everyone fell silent, knowing full well what's approaching and what was about to happen.
They had to be ready.
Line Break
"You...failed?"
Let it be known, Alexander Pierce wasn't a man who lost control of his emotions easily. Having to kept up a sort of "Mask" to keep his true loyalties hidden for so long, masking his true emotions was nothing short of a cake walk.
However, he was unable to stop the look of pure shock on his face, when the Asset returned, injured and defeated.
It was suppose to be a simple mission to. Kill the young Stark heir aka The Grimm Reaper and if possible, kill the elder Stark and Potts too. Neither would bend to HYDRA's will and if left alive, they could become a threat to HYDRA and muck up everything even MORE!
The Reaper had already done a lot of damage to HYDRA's plans and while many of them were important cods in the grand scheme's of things, they were still cods, never the less. That boy was powerful and while he was injured, now was the prefect time to strike. He was weakened and while their original plan to get data on him had failed, thanks to that horned girl, it was no real great loss.
It was a test.
A test to see if he'd be more valuable alive and used by HYDRA or better off dead. But with how easily the woman had taken care of the gangsters, with top of the line weaponry no less, they never got the chance to use them. The girl had ripped and torn them apart, like they were nothing. Thus, despite all the value he had as another potential, Asset, he was just too great a threat.
Thus, he had to be eliminated.
Which is why, Pierce sent HYDRA's top assassin to get the job done.
So when the Soldier returned, he expected to hear "Mission completed". But instead all he's hearing, is how some sort of Dark, blonde woman tossed him around like a rag doll, while smacking him and their soldiers around, making them look like amateurs. Considering the large gash on his head and needing his metal arm repaired, it wasn't that hard to see WHY he failed.
But there in lay the problem:
HE FAILED!
The Asset does not,"Fail".
Ever.
Guess the man's never heard of,"First time for everything."
The Winter Soldier didn't answer, as he merely stared blankly ahead. Despite this, his mind was actually slowly putting itself back together. Part of Soldier KNEW he was in a bad place, that these people were the enemy but he was a soldier through and through. He was trained to stay clam in any situation and this is the exact type of situation you stayed clam in, so you can assess your options and chose the best possible one. No matter how much he wanted to wail on all these bastards, the man knew he had a better chance to just stay silent and "Obey" their orders.
Let them think he was their weapon, while whatever they've done to him, slowly wear off. Soldier also knew he had to find his "Target" again, as he knew the man would send them after him again, but he didn't plan to kill Xero.
No, the teen called him "Bucky" and looked at him, like he'd seen a ghost.
Someway, somehow that teen knew him or at least knew who he once was and as such, Soldier knew what he had to do. He would wait for the best possible chance to escape and find Xero.
Soldier didn't know why, but when he Xero called him "Bucky" it sparked a memory in his head. One that had been clawing and scarping at the back of his mind and it was madding!
"So, does anyone care to explain to me how, even though we sent over fifty of our best men AND our best assassin, you STILL failed to kill a SINGLE man. No not even a man, but a teen that's barely reached puberty?"
Pierce demanded, not even bothering to hide his angry. No one dared to answer the leader of HYDRA, the men working on his arm did everything they could NOT to look at him. For fear of getting killed, as Pierce was NOT a man who took failure lightly.
Sure, he let some things slide, like losing a boat or even a soldier. He made it clear, he didn't care about a single boat but he cared for the fleet. If one were to lose his shit over losing one boat, then what kind of leader would he be?
Not a very good one, that's for sure.
"Sir, with you're permission i'd like to take STRIKE and kill The Reaper ourselves."
The leader of SHIELD's STRIKE team, which was really HYDRA's team, Brock Rumlow spoke up. He was called in earlier to help clean up the mess the younger Stark left behind and after word, headed straight to report to his real leader, Alexander Pierce.
Rumlow is a dark haired man, with short spiky hair, black eyes and tan skin. He had s semi-grown beard and is very physically fit and was of avenger height, of 5'8 foot tall. He wore a simple black, muscle shirt with black combat pants and boots. He had the markings of a tattoo, peaking out form under his right arm, but much of it was hidden by his shirt.
The leader of HYDRA shook his head,"No. Fury is already getting very suspicions and if STRIKE is anywhere near the Stark's i fear he might figure out what's really happening with SHIELD. He may not show it, but he's been keeping a close eye on me. I'm sure he doesn't know i'm with HYDRA, but how long with that last? No, we need to keep our heads low but the threat Stark shows is too great to ignore. All we need to do, is wait for an opportunity to show itself, then we will strike."
"Never the less sir, that weapon, that Scythe he used didn't it look familiar?"
Rumlow said, as everyone looked at him with confusion. Seeing this, he continued,"Cause the last time, someone used a Scythe like that and opposed HYDRA was Crypto."
Crypto.
That name, that man was basically the boogie man to HYDRA agents. A man, who hide under a hood had slaughter HYDRA's soldiers in droves and never missed a step. He was like Captain America, only unlike the captain, Crypto hide in the shadows. Striking like a terror in the night, unstoppable and relentless. While the Captain inspired everyone around him in the light becoming a beacon of hope, Crypto stuck form the shadows.
Becoming the preferable monster in the night, the demon in the dark and the source of everyone's nightmares.
No matter what HYDRA threw at him, he'd just brush it off, summon an ally or just outright crushed them all, as if they were flies in his face. The fact the younger Stark wielded the same type of weapon as Crypto AND could summon help, only raised Xero's threat level.
If nothing else, for his reliability to HYDRA's old foe.
"Same weapon or not, he's a threat to HYDRA and our plans."
Pierce said, glaring at anyone that dare say otherwise,"So, when we get the chance to strike at him again, we'll-"
"Ummm, sir."
The older man looked at the younger HYDRA agent, with piercing eyes and he growled out,"Yes?"
"The Stark's...their heading for San Francisco right now. With Black Widow and Hawkeye."
Feeling his anger leave him, Pierce had a dark smile on his face,"Really? Isn't that where the Life Foundation is not only located, but is currently having problems?"
"Yes sir."
With a smile, the leader of HYDRA looked towards the Asset and said,"Well...looks like you can redeem yourself Soldier. As soon as you're arm is fixed, head for San Francisco. And this time, DO NOT FAIL."
Six Hours Later
BOOM
"Well, somethings tells me that the fighting has began."
Xero said, as he was merged with his partner Jeanne. His assigned group, were currently on the docks, as a rocket was preparing to take off. No doubt that how Riot was going to reach his own kind and have them come back, to invade the Earth.
Having merged with Jeanne, Xero's appearance has changed drastically.
For one, he was not wearing a white, sleeveless shirt with a bit of his chest exposed. He wore white pants that had tinges of gold woven into it, with white boots. He wore a stainless steel headpiece that covered his forehead, with metal arm guards. His black hair, now had blonde streaks in it and his eyes had been tinged with blue, making his eyes appear to be purple with blue mixed into his eyes.
He also replaced his Scythe, with Jeanne's flag that had the France symbol on it. Tony was in his Iron Man suit, hovering lightly watching the control center be destroyed, as was Natasha.
Suddenly, JARVIS spoke up, with Xero and Natasha hearing the AI via their earpieces,"Sir, it appears their is another life form just across the bay."
"It's him."
Xero said, grimacing a little. He knew Bucky would show up, in fact he planned on it, but that didn't mean he was looking forward to a fight. Without missing a beat, Xero twisted on his heel and started moving towards his old friend's position, with Tony and Natasha following him.
It didn't take long for the three to get across the bay and sure enough, there was the Winter Soldier himself, aka Bucky. His arm was repaired form the dents and damage he'd taken form Saber Alter, but he still had bandages wrapped around his forehead. Showing the man wasn't complete healed but that didn't mean he wasn't ready for a fight.
"Bucky...please don't make me do this."
"..."
Xero tried once more to reach his friend, as said friend, merely stayed silent. Just as Iron Man and Black Widow raised their weapons to fire at the unarmed Soldier, Xero raised his flag, stopping them,"Don't."
"Kid i-"
"I said don't."
Xero cut off his father, as he raised his flag and was now holding it with both hands.
"This is my mistake and as such, this is my fight. If things get too hairy, then step in but until then, DON'T INTERFERE."
When Tony was going to protest, Xero spoke again, this time in a much softer and pleading tone,"Please."
Tony frowned behind his helmet but said nothing, as Widow looked at the merge being before her. Slowly she nodded and said,"Alright."
Natasha knew all about the feelings of guilt and the weight of feeling responsible, for something terrible happening to either a place or friend. She knew, Xero needed to settle this his way, otherwise those feelings would stay bottled up and ultimately destroy the younger Stark. So, as reluctant as she was, Natasha decide to stay out of this one.
For now.
Nodding, Xero charged forward towards Bucky, as the man did the same and with a loud
CLUNG
Began their battle.
CLUNG
CLUNG
CLUNG
Xero's flag hit Bucky's metal arm, blow for blow. Seeing as he was getting nowhere and fast, Xero quickly kicked the bottom of his flag forward, hoping to get a decent hit on the older man. Bucky, seeing the quickly incoming flag, end piece wa s quick to back off.
WOOSH
Barely missing by an inch, Bucky did a backflip and got into a fighting stance, once more as Xero's flag descended down on him!
CLUNG
Both of them shook, as the shock the metal clashing created. Xero growled, as Jeanne spoke within his midscape,"Master, this isn't getting us anywhere. I don't know how, but he's matching you blow for blow. That should be impossible."
"It is, because i'm holding back."
Xero reply'd mentally, as he had to jump back form Bucky trying to get a quick stabbing on him, with a small knife. Xero used his incredible flexibility, having needed it in order to master his scythe, to dodge every quick jab Bucky tried to make. Despite having to dodge every small jab Bucky tried to make, Xero spoke mentally to Jeanne again,"I'm trying to save him, not kill him!"
"Then might i suggest, you try again to get through to you're friend master."
Just then, Arjuna spoke up, making Xero raise an eyebrow, despite having to duck under Bucky's metal arm strike,"Explain."
"Despite how hard he is fighting, i believe you were right master. The moment you called him 'Bucky' again, i saw something flash in his eyes. He's fighting master, but it's not enough. You need to push harder, you need to remind him who he is."
"Got it."
Xero thought back, as he was about to thank the Archer, when Bucky brought his knife down on his, forcing Xero to lock his metal arm between his arms and flag, Xero glared at Bucky, as he reeled his head back and.
SLAM
Headbutted Bucky as hard as he could. Despite this, Bucky held strong still glaring, despite no doubt feeling a huge headache coming on.
"You're name is James Buchanan Barnes."
"Shut up."
"You were born in 1925, in Brooklyn. There you met you're best friend since childhood, Steve Rogers."
"Shut up!"
Bucky yelled again, this time trying to get away, only for Xero to headbutt him again.
SLAM
He grunted as he felt his skull rattle at his constant headbutting. He could even feel blood starting to drip down form the cut forming on his head, as Bucky's own wounded head, namely his bandages started getting redder form Xero's attacks. Despite this, he could see in the older man's brown eyes, he was slowly taking back control.
He was getting control back and all Xero had to do, was keep up the pressure.
"You enlisted in the army and assigned into the 107th in 1943. You're unit was captured by HYDRA and Steve saved you!"
"I said SHUT UP!"
Bucky yelled, feeling like his mind was trying to complete crack itself open. Everything was hurting, his wounds he got form his previous battle and new ones. Not to mention his head most of all, hell his BRAIN felt like it was splitting in two! The things his target, no Xero kept saying, were getting to him and as painful as it was, he could feel...SOMETHING happening. Like the fog in his head was slowly clearing. Bucky tried to get away again, only for Xero to.
SLAM
Headbutt him once more, sending the two tumbling to the ground.
"Kiddo!"
"Stay back!"
Tony tried to reach for his son, only for Xero's glare to stop him and Widow,"I said i GOT THIS! SO STAY BACK!"
Despite his words, Xero was leaning on the flag, as he ignored his Servants voicing their own concerns. His head felt like it was going to crack like a egg and he felt blood leaking form his forehead. Hell, it was throbbing with pain but he ignored it, as he looked towards Bucky. The man himself didn't look so hot and was shaking as well.
His head wound was bleeding a lot, yet despite this he slowly got up. Getting to his feet, Xero looked at Bucky and said,"Bucky, i known you, you're my friend."
Despite his mind slowly coming back to him, the Winter Soldier was more in control then Bucky. Even with his control slowly being broken, the Soldier merely respond,"You're my mission."
And pulled out, his hidden Glock 26.
Xero sighed, as he straightened himself up. Then Xero did something that shocked them all.
Clung
He dropped the flag and looked at Bucky with sorrowful yet determined eyes.
"Then finish it. I'm not going to fight you anymore. You're my friend."
"Xero, what the hell are you doing?!"
Tony yelled, as Xero didn't response. Merely staring at Bucky, as his hand began to shake his eyes wavering.
"I failed you before Bucky. I'm sorry, this is my fault, so do what you need to do."
"Master, what are you doing?! Are you insane?!"
Many of the Servants yelled, as Xero merely chuckled,"What i have to do, to set things right."
Bucky began to breath heavily, feeling his heart and mind at warring with one another. Xero was his mission, the target and a threat to HYDRA. That is what his mind told him, but his heart was begging him too do it. Even with Iron Man and Black Widow there, all Soldier could think was:
Shoot/Don't Shoot.
Kill
Don't Kill
Kill
Don't Kill
Kill
Don'T KILL
KILL
DON'T KILL
KILL THE TARGET
DON'T KILL THE TARGET
KILL
DON'T KILL
KILLDON'TKILLDON'TKILLDON'TKILLDON'TKILLDON'TKILLL
KILL THE GRIMM REAPER/DON'T KILL XERO/CRYPTO, HE'S YOU'RE FRIEND
HYDRA MUST BE PROTECTED
HYDRA IS THE ENEMY
"DO IT/DON'T DO IT!"
"AGGGGHHHHH!"
Bucky ultimately dropped his gun, falling to his knee's clutching his head, screaming in pain.
"Bucky!"
Moving quickly towards his fallen friend, as Bucky rolled on the ground. Iron Man and Black Widow quickly rushed towards his side, as Bucky got to his knee's and then did something very unexpected.
"NNNNNOOOOOOO!"
SLAM
Slammed his OWN head against the pavement, which seemed to knock the man out cold. Xero quickly reached his neck, praying to whatever god was listening that Bucky was alive and his pray's were answered as he felt a pluse.
"Okay, anyone want to explain to me, what the hell just happened?"
Tony said, as he was honestly a little freaked out. Never once in his life, has he ever seen anyone, basically go crazy like that. He had JARVIS check his vitals and despite his little freak out, JARVIS told him Bucky was still alive.
"He couldn't do it."
Natasha spoke as a small, knowing smile spread across her full lips,"Looks like you were right Xero. The Bucky you knew IS still in there and was fighting whatever HYDRA put in him, ever step of the way. So when you offered to let him shoot you, to KILL you, Bucky couldn't do it and knocked himself out cold, so he wouldn't be able to carrier out his 'mission'".
Xero then closed his eyes and with light enveloping his body, Xero and Jeanne became two people again. The blonde was quick to catch Xero, as he stumbled a bit, the wounds he'd gotten in their merged form remained with him. His forehead was bloody and bruised, as such he was wobbling a little. His clothing was a bit ruffled and messy, but that was to be expected.
"Widow, can you get Bucky to the jet and keep his sedated?"
Natasha nodded at Xero, as she put Bucky on her shoulder and slowly made her way to the Stark Jet. Seeing his friend in good hands, Xero looked at his father and Jeanne and said,"Let's finish this."
BOOM
The three looked, to see across the Bay and saw smoke rising form where the rocket was at. The three looked on and nodded at each other, before Tony took off and Jeanne wrapped an arm around her master, so they could make better time and get across the bay faster.
They still had to deal with Drake and Riot.
Done.
Now, i know people tend to like to see "Future chapters" but sadly their won't be one here today. Been a long and fucking HOT day. Earlier had to put in a damn fence post, when this nutty guy comes not once but TWICE too the farm and both times, tried to start a fight with my dad. Thankful there were six of us and only one of him, so no fight broke out.
Thankful.
But i was pretty damn sure, one was going to, as the old man was shaking in rage. But again, he backed off at the last second and everything turned out okay. So do be sure to stay safe and healthy out there everyone and be warned:
There are a lot of crazies out there and the heat index is getting higher and higher, so be sure to keep cool out there. Cause that damn heat threaten to choke me, like litteary CHOKE me, like someone was grabbing my neck and checking me!
How the hell does that work?!
I don't know, but i'm telling you all right now, the heat index IS dangerous and it will hurt you. So please stay safe everyone.
Devil out.