Everyone was at their posts.
El Curacion was spread out around the city, Stryx and Ayakashi were handling the east, Kame and Phoenix handling the west, Obake's robotic dopple handling the south and Obake himself, waiting at the top of Sycorax structure.
It was quiet for now, the monsters having retreated after their scuffle with Big Hero 6. But that didn't mean it was time to let their guard down.
"Grid Ghost to team, how's it looking?" Obake asked.
"Nothing yet." Kuro answered.
"I don't like this." Trina chimed in. "It's always times like this when stuff is going to happen."
"Let's not tempt." Mirabelle looked around her area. "But… yeah. I won't deny. Got a bad feeling."
Obake nodded, kneeling down.
There's no way it just ends with a simple fight.
It was a few moments of silence before something caught Obake's attention.
Right below him he saw Big Hero 6 assemble in front of the structure… or rather, most of them.
Hiro and Baymax were absent.
That can't mean anything good.
Obake closed his eyes as he hacked into their communication line, seeing if he could gather information about what was going on.
"Okay, let's go over the plan."
"We know Liv is holding Hiro and Baymax inside. So…?"
"I'll do the distraction thing. Then while Liv sends her monsters out to get me…"
"The rest of us will super jump."
"Or chem boot bounce on top of the building."
"Then I'll cut a hole in the roof."
"Then I'll throw a slide."
"Great plan! Go on three?"
"AAAHHHH!"
Obake straightened up at them screaming, his concentration broken. He looked down, seeing someone else was with them. He narrowed his eyes, using the magnification tool in his visor to get a better look.
Didn't take him long to recognize the other person as the assistant he recalled seeing the last time he was at Sycorax.
What was is it… Chris?
Ugh. Not that is matters. What does matter is Hiro is in trouble!
CRASH!
"Crap! Hey, guys, we got trouble here in Fish Town!" Mirabelle shouted over the communication. "Please tell me it's not just me and Ayakashi!"
"No, we got company here in the main city. Quite a few of them." Tadashi growled. "Obake, course of action?"
"Stay out of sight and focus on getting civilians to safety. Do not make a big fuss for yourselves, alright? Do NOT let the monsters see you or when they arrive, do not let Big Hero 6 see you. Understood?"
"Yes sir!"
"Good. I'm going to see if I can quell the attacks. I think I have an idea of how to stop them but no guarantees."
"Just do what you can."
Obake nodded, closing the line.
He tapped into where his robot was across the city.
Make sure civilians are safe.
Once the command was sent, he made his way into the structure from another entrance, taking the chance he had to sneak in while Big Hero 6 had Chris distracted.
Hang in there Hiro, I'm coming.
oooooo
"I wanna punch that guy in the face SO bad right now." Trina grumbled as one of the monsters ran by, a short man with green hair all over. "He's just so… ANNOYING!"
"GETAWAYGETAWAYGETAWAY!" Tadashi yelled, running by her, a horde of the tiny fuzzy creatures that were accompanying the man chasing after him.
"MAYOI!"
Trina grimaced.
"A-Are you okay?"
"They won't leave me ALONE!"
"Oh great… Hang on! I got ya!" Trina chased after the little creatures with her bo staff. "Leave the bird man alone ya freaks!"
"Kuro… Please tell me I'm not seeing things when I say there is a giant meteorite bear that's walking around the city blasting things with a laser." Connor commented as he got a child to safety in another area.
"You are not seeing things cause I'm seeing that too." Kuro replied, carrying a young woman to safety. "I'm suddenly glad me and Mari decided not to move here."
"Ditto!"
The bear roared, letting off another blast… directly through the two paramedics as they froze up before falling over.
"ACK!"
"AUGH!"
Kuro forced himself to sit up, trying to stand… only for his prosthetics to not respond at all.
"... Frig. Can you move?"
"No. My spine is tech, remember?"
"... Great." Kuro sighed, tapping his communicator. "Guuuuys? We uh… we got broken by a meteorite bear."
"... You're kidding."
"I wish I was."
"I can head over to your way. Mirabelle and I have secured Fish Town and it seems someone else had dropped in to help."
"That's Big Hero 6. Let them do their thing and you can help us Mateo."
"On my way! Just hang tight!"
"We're literally just lying here because neither of us can move. Hanging on tight is our best option."
Connor closed his eyes.
"... I guess Lance is gonna kill us after all."
"No kidding… I'm suddenly disliking things from space now."
CRASH!
Both looked to see other members of Big Hero 6 trying to fight against the monsters they were trying to avoid.
"Oh, look, the calvary." Connor deadpanned. "And we can't stay out of sight."
"Pretty sure they're too occupied to notice." Kuro rested a cheek on his hand. "Just enjoy the show until help arrives."
"HOMERUN!"
"MAYOI!"
Trina panted as she sent the last of the little creatures flying.
"Please tell me they're done bothering you."
Tadashi panted, looking around him, heaving a sigh of relief.
"Finally, they're gone!" He gave Trina a grateful look. "Thanks, Kame."
"Anytime… Now, try not to get stalked by fluffy things again."
"I'll try. C'mon let's keep going."
"UWAAAAH!"
Both straightened up, seeing a member of Big Hero 6 get sent flying by the meteorite bear.
"... I think that was Fred."
"Ouch."
"Hey, guys, Kuro and Connor need help." Mateo said over the communication line. "Anyone got a second?"
"I do." Tadashi answered. "Trina can't lift either of them so I'll be right over. Trina, make sure the area is clear."
"Right."
Both split off to do their tasks.
"So… run that by me again? How would you describe one of these monsters?" Kuro gave Connor a confused look.
Connor cleared his throat.
"A whale, a dinosaur, some hair, put them into a blender, pour it into an ice cube tray, freeze it and let it thaw for a couple of hours."
"That's..." Kuro blinked. "Vivid and specific."
"Dude, it's legit."
"I could believe it." Kuro was lifted up by Mateo. "Need a lift?"
"Oh, thank goodness." Kuro slumped against Mateo. "I don't have to taste asphalt anymore."
"What about me?" Connor whined.
"Got ya." Tadashi picked him up.
"Yaaaay. I get the fireman carry."
"Yes, yes, it's a good day for you… You two were going a bit nuts weren't you?"
"Yes." They deadpanned.
"AAHH!"
All looked, cringing at seeing another member of Big Hero 6 get tossed across the street.
"And that was Honey Lemon." Tadashi cringed.
"I really feel like we should help them." Mateo frowned. "I feel bad for staying on the sidelines."
"We can't interfere too much. You know what our orders are."
I feel bad too though. I want to help my friends but it's a huge risk…
"Hey, guys, looks like all the monsters are congregating in the main city." Mirabelle cut in. "Seems Big Hero 6 is trying to take them on all together in one spot. I think our mission of getting civilians to safety is complete. We should focus on keeping watch in the safe zones."
"You got it Mira. Let's go everyone and wait for Obake's next set of orders!"
"Right!"
"Can someone prop me up so I can watch the fireworks?"
"Yes, yes, Connor."
oooooo
Obake was pleased at seeing the message that appeared on his visor, letting him know that his team had successfully gotten civilians to safety and without being spotted.
Poor Kuro and Connor though. I do not envy what they'll have to face later with Lance.
Obake shook his head, focusing on his task.
It had taken him a few times to actually locate where Hiro was in the building. His searches were scrambled, bringing him to random labs or rooms that had nothing in them.
Guess they upped the security after my last break in.
Color me impressed.
He was standing at a set of double doors in one of the lower labs of the facility. He could hear muffled voices on the other side along with inhumane shrieking.
Please don't let me be too late.
Obake quickly hacked into the door, having it only open slightly as to not draw attention to himself, slipping into the room and into the shadowed areas.
His eyes widened at what he saw.
Hiro was being chased around the lab by a monster that looked to be a mix of reptile and amphibian, draped in clothing that looked slightly familiar to him.
I recognize those-... Oh… Oh no… She didn't!
Rage came to his eyes, as he looked to where Liv was standing, a sneer on the woman's face as she watched.
She's a child…
SHE'S A CHILD!
Obake wanted to jump into the fight but concern for his safety and Hiro's kept him from doing so… Plus, there was one other problem.
Chris was now larger than he remembered, almost gorilla like in appearance. He was crushing Baymax with ease, keeping the robot from picking up a phone that he tossed back to Liv, a pleased smile coming to her face.
I jump in and I'll be useless and possibly make things worse. Chris and Karmi could snap me like a toothpick.
Obake had to move from his current location, quickly making his way up to the rafters.
There's gotta be something I can do...
Obake looked around, trying to find a solution before he took note of something he hadn't paid much mind to when he had entered the room. There was a cryo chamber Liv was standing in front of that had… Liv inside it?
What…? How… Wait…
Obake hacked into the system for the chamber, gathering information quickly.
Diane…? Wait… The Liv that treated me was a clone!? And that actual Liv is… Oh… Oh that's just wonderful! Just PEACHY!
… Wait… that's it!
"SCREEEECH!"
Obake looked down, seeing Karmi had a hold on Hiro, ready to possibly bite his head off.
NO!
Hiro struggled for a moment before he looked Karmi in the eyes, a pleading look in his.
"Karmi… You can fight this! Because…" He smiled gently. "You're the smartest person I know."
Karmi looked at him, perplexed, her shrieks quieting.
Hiro placed his hands gently over hers.
"You're my friend… I care about you."
Karmi hesitated, her stance starting to relax.
"Seriously?" Diane raised an eyebrow, smirking. "Just eat him!" She pressed a button on her phone.
Karmi flinched but still hesitated to attack Hiro.
I need to act now!
If this clone Liv… Diane, is a servant, than that means all she needs is a yank on her leash.
Obake eyed the cryo chamber, hacking into it.
Just need to get her up to stabilization so she can wake up and get out of that thing!
"Ugh, finish this, won't you?" Liv looked to Chris with an annoyed look.
He charged as Karmi set Hiro down, meeting Chris blow for blow.
She slashed at him with her claws, dodging a few attempts to grab her before being slammed into a wall, letting out a shriek.
She lunged at him, knocking him back, moving in to try to crush him, only to be grabbed herself, thrown down.
Chris sneered, stepping onto her chest as she screamed out in pain.
Hiro rushed over, horror in his eyes.
"NO, LET HER GO!"
Obake growled.
Come on!
He cringed, pushing the cryo system to its limit.
OPEN!
There was a click and a hiss as the chamber started to unlock, Liv regaining consciousness.
And I need to get that phone.
Obake noted Diane set her phone down on one of the consoles, getting some kind of sticker off one of them.
Taking it.
Obake quickly made his way over, moving the phone to be next to the cryo chamber. He saw Liv took note of him, weariness in her eyes.
"Get the phone." He whispered before disappearing from sight.
Diane had her back to the chamber, lying in wait to strike.
Within a moment, Chris had dislodged Hiro, throwing him towards her.
He let out a grunt as he landed on the stairs, trying to get up.
She sneered, grabbing his head, slamming it down, pinning his stomach with her knee, holding him there as he struggled.
"Sorry, Hiro but I'm afraid you're a loose end." She told him, sticking the patch onto his neck, reaching for her phone. "Wait, where's my phone?"
"Over here."
All looked, seeing Liv walk out of her chamber, holding the phone shakely in her hands.
"Liv!"
Diane ran to her, hugging her tightly.
"I did it!"
"What… did you do..?"
Diane pulled back, confused.
"What you created me to do! To save you!"
Liv looked at the sight before her, seeing Karmi and Chris still fighting each other, how bruised Hiro was and the condition of Baymax… it was a mess.
She frowned, lowering her head.
"I… I never wanted to be saved like this…"
She narrowed her eyes, pressing a button the phone.
"No!"
Obake watched as the madness was slowly undone.
Chris shrank back to a normal size, getting tossed across the room by a still angered Karmi.
"What are you doing!?" Diane shouted.
Liv looked at Diane, disappointment in her gaze, swiping on the phone.
"The right thing."
Karmi froze up, from her position, her form starting to twist and change, letting out a shriek as she stumbled.
"Karmi!"
Hiro rushed forward, catching her before she could hit the ground, the girl falling against him
"Mn…"
Diane looked at Liv, with anger in her eyes.
"I did my job! You should be grateful!"
Liv narrowed her eyes, as she beheld her creation.
"I'm ashamed."
As you should be.
Obake couldn't help but feel gleeful as seeing Diane's face fall at what Liv had said.
The job was finally done.
Obake tapped into his communicator.
"Team, I need paramedics at Sycorax now. We have two teenagers that need medical attention." He whispered.
"On our way."
"And we're happy to report the monsters have been disarmed and the city is safe and sound and there were no casualties."
"Good."
Obake sighed in relief, leaning back against a beam.
Let this nightmare come to a close.