Chapter II:
It was impossible that those three sisters had returned from what appeared to be their Death. The pulse monitor marked her erratic movements in her heart and then she became completely stable. They could not believe it, the "Shadow Neuroi" doctors were amazed and more so when they saw Lee slowly get up, advancing with a light step, cautiously, but when she turned on herself, she made her neck thunder under a horrible cracking sound, equal to that of a condemned man on the gallows. She didn't seem to be "listening" to what they were talking to her. It was as if she was in such a zombie-like state, so she walked over to the control panels and turned on the screens, loading them with hundreds of data, maps and photographs.
Then May and Marie joined them, who remained silent and next to the redhead, contemplating what was out there: It could be described as a totally amazing aspect: The hosts of the "Shadow Neuroi" were as far as the eye could see. The ships and their "Elite Guards" patrolled the Heavens, while they continued with the work of enslavement, forging weapons and machines, as well as research in the laboratories they kept under their control. At one point, Lee turned to where the other two girls were standing and his eyes seemed to have changed, as well as May's and Marie's, to an intense fire-red color.
At that moment, the dark blue hair noticed how a mysterious glow grew in her right hand, so she took the opportunity to extend it and a powerful beam of light emerged and flew outward, hitting a coastal area where they were, causing the pier and part of the nearby buildings to start burning non-stop. Surprised, speechless, what their grandfather had bequeathed them, was now in their blood.
- Interesting.- Marie spoke, breaking the silence, breaking the ice that separated them and with that she turned to her henchmen, "Now I understand very well the "Myth of Sisyphus", the one who outwitted Death. This time it is we who are beyond everything. God is dead, we Kankers rule this World that we will rebuild as, not only Queens, but also the new Deities. We will raise monuments and statues in our name, all will kneel and beg, like the wretched insects they are, not to be killed by us.
- You said it, sister. That's right, but we have to put an end to a small "issue" that still remains the rock in our shoes.- Lee pointed out, while resting his hands on the control panel and stretching out his arms.
- Yes, those damned "Witches" and the traitors of our ex-boyfriends.- The dark blue hair considered that mission as the main one, and went to them.
- We don't need them anymore. Now we will be eternal, no one will be able to destroy us. Let them want to come here and die like the "Crusaders" who went for the "Holy Land" to perish by the heat, hunger and the swords of the Muslims. But there is something to be rescued from it: They had the courage that even Saladin himself recognized. Not like others like Renaud de Chatillon, who provoked the warlord who led the Muslims after attacking the caravans that went along the "Silk Road", among them was the one that had Saladin's sister, whom they killed along with all her companions and guards, which provoked the wrath of her brother. Now the time has come to hit them back for all the blows we suffered. Let them try to destroy this last "Hive", we will give them a bloody battle until the end.- Lee augured proudly and referring to those historical facts.
- Hahaha, I'm with you: When we have defeated them, we will torture them in front of the Eds to beg for their lives. Obviously we will release them, then kill them in cold blood, like the Witches they are and deserve to be treated. They will succumb to our power and will be the Servants who will obey all our orders without complaining.- Proposed May, who was one of the most bloodthirsty when it came to taking revenge, especially against Erica Hartmann.
In the midst of all those extremely twisted plans, Lee stopped those "celebrations" with his right hand raised in the air, asking for silence and they obeyed instantly, silencing and letting the place be submerged under an intense and deep silence that was present, just like in a church. The two turned and saw the redhead.
- I know we want revenge, we want to destroy those bitches and recover all the territories we have lost but remember one thing: We can't let our guard down. We must complete with the last defenses on Liberion before they arrive, otherwise, this will be a thousand times worse than the "Fall of Constantinople", do you want them to get in through some hole or gap that we left behind and without paying attention to it? That's the way I like it: now let's go, sisters, triple the efforts in the fortifications, let the slaves work to exhaustion, let anyone who falls fatigued or starving, be replaced by others, and those who refuse, kill them in front of their families!.- Ordered Lee, taking the flag of leadership, insufflating encouragement, unleashing the most putrid and corrupt vileness that lay in their hearts, while his other two sisters gave battle cries, just like warriors before going into combat.
Then, Liberion began to bustle with activity in every sector. The factories, mines and laboratories, among other points under their control, increased their production of weapons, machines and research. The coastlines of the East and West were covered by dozens of laser weapons, plasma and other futuristic technology of the "Shadow Neuroi". The hosts that were lost were replaced, countless Soldiers and above all the "Elite Guard" that they had. The slaves, many of them young men who had been part of the Armed Forces, "The Resistance" or simple civilians who were separated from their families, were whipped by the metallic capable with whips of fire that lacerate their skin, many screamed, fell prisoners of pain and if they took a few seconds to get up, they received a fierce beating that left them on the verge of death, so they were replaced by "fresher" slaves.
The smoke coming out of the factory chimneys did not stop, the war machines came out like hot cakes and already equipped with the technological improvements obtained by the imprisoned scientists.
In the streets of different cities of the "Union" there were people who were starving, many were trying to flee to Canada but escape was impossible due to the constant surveillance on the roads and highways, in addition to the fact that laser barriers had been installed so that no one would try to cross without being seen. It was an extremely sad scene, just like in countries dominated by dictators who came to power, either by a coup d'état or by fraudulent elections, promising the citizens that they would get back what they had lost. How naive they had been to believe those promises that were nothing but lies!
Those who had been lucky enough to flee, as they were only a few miles from the Canadian border to the North, were able to escape with their families but lost everything when the Kankers took over Liberion and started their Empire. Others managed to escape across the Pacific Ocean when the Navy of that country began the evacuations, while the rest chose to stay and fight, defending their properties and lands from the dictatorial claws until the end.
The pockets of "Resistance" were less of a problem for them, as they were losing ground and became very infrequent until they almost disappeared completely.
The pure evil in their hearts and desperation had turned them that way. They no longer had their territories in Europe, Africa and Antarctica, the others that should have fallen, were lost areas for them, for now. There would be time to reconquer them. Now that they were united with the "Shadow Neuroi", just as the Queen Bee directs her Minions within the honeycomb, the three sisters had a power that surpassed that of anyone in the Science Fiction World. One that was extremely terrifying, unpredictable and destructive.
There were no words or limits to help them describe the situation they found themselves in. The danger was growing without stopping, one that would be unleashed sooner or later and would be, as "spoils of war", the Future of Humanity.
Populations living in large cities had fled or had to barricade themselves in their homes until help arrived. Food, medicine, gasoline and other basic goods were in short supply. Those who chose to fight, clung to the idea that they could free their lands from enemy presence, but were led into an "adventure" with catastrophic results such as the "Crusades of Peter The Hermit" and that of the "Children´s Crusade", in both of which they suffered defeats, death and many were sold into slavery.
In tropical areas such as Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, diseases such as dengue fever and others were wreaking havoc among the populations, as well as the arrival of hurricanes that would make the reconquest process even more difficult. Those who lived further north, in the colder latitudes were luckier, but they were not free from danger either, since the Kankers sent their troops and bombers to annihilate the resistance that was exercised in that place. For their part, in the Northeastern States facing the Atlantic they took advantage of the situation to move to the islands that Canada had and there they turned them into bastions of defense but without achieving many successes.
- Very good, I like that.- May contemplated a recent report delivered by the "Intelligence" of the "Shadow Neuroi".- The defenses in the Atlantic are almost finished, while those in the Pacific are operating at 100%. We will only have to reinforce the Gulf of Mexico and from there it will be an impregnable bastion.- Said the blonde, feeling very confident about the progress they were making.
- That's right, but be careful, we can't miss this opportunity. We still don't know which will be the "Landing Point" of the "Witches", so let's keep the surveillance operational 24 hours a day.- Suggested Marie, and that's what they did.
- Where do you think such an event could take place.- The blonde wanted to know, while a "Holographic Map" was activated.- I know it is not completely officialized but I would like to know.
- Good question.- Said Marie and began to move her finger over that representation.- Well, what we have here is that they can appear from the Atlantic, from Eastern Europe or from Brittania, as "Points of Departure".
- We ruled out the Pacific, it is impossible for them to arrive and even more so with the surveillance we have over the Guam, Virgin and Marshall Islands. There we have our "Checkpoints", "Outposts" and radar stations, so, if anyone tries, they will be shot down instantly.- Lee argued and that was a good point in question.
- Then it would be either over the Atlantic or the Gulf. I wouldn't agree and I wouldn't be able to sleep well if they are still out there and can infiltrate like the rats they are.- May theorized, so they opted to continue patrolling and fortifying the aforementioned regions.
Outside the Kanker HQ, the factories continued with their work to produce as many "Shadow Neuroi" as possible and continue with the research work until the end. Rows upon rows of these technologically advanced mechanical creations marched through the streets of the great cities, exercising brutal repression against those who defended themselves, spreading terror, separating the youngest from their families to employ them as slaves of the Kanker in the mines and industries until they collapsed from hunger, fatigue and sleep.
Sooner or later the "Hour of Justice" would come. For now, they would have to wait until the great moment that would change the History of Humanity forever. It was only a matter of time.
- We still have some pockets of resistance in the North and Northeast. The South and West are completely clean of those scum.- May informed her two sisters.
- Heh.- Marie smiled wickedly at Lee.- Send in the bombers to do their job. Leave no stone unturned. Then send in some armies to see if there are any survivors: Kill them all.- Ordered the blue-haired woman, putting an end to the situation
At that very moment, the enormous hatches of the "Seventh Hive" and the Kanker Headquarters began to open, releasing "swarms" of "Shadow Neuroi" ships of different sizes, which headed towards the areas assigned by the sisters with a single objective: Exterminate those who were causing revolts against them in their domains and during the flight the aforementioned began their brutal campaign of punishment, bombarding with their laser weapons the positions, houses, buildings, even farms where the rebels could hide and thus reduce them to ashes.
In the blink of an eye, what were once rural towns and villages had now become a huge bonfire that burned non-stop. The fire consumed with all kinds of flammable sources, the explosions did not cease and the smoke rose to the heavens. For the survivors it was over and they could flee, but this time it was not. A group that managed to escape the first wave of attacks, noticed how a series of Armies were marching towards them. They swallowed saliva, they could not believe what they had in front of them: The Kanker "Death Squads" were there with the mission to eradicate everyone who could have been spared from the bombardment.
With little ammunition, the survivors had only one alternative: to fight to the last bullet.
[New chapter and this time focused on the Kankers, who have become much more dangerous with those injections, as well as continuing to show no scruples or compassion for the victims of war.
I hope you like it, friends. I'll be seeing you and I wish you an excellent weekend from me. I send greetings and thanks to Matfix, Franco M. Romano and the other followers.
Until the next chapter, Comrades].
