A/N: Thanks to baldy911 for reviewing every chapter so far. I actually laughed at the chapter 2 review from baldy911, because it was exactly what I needed to hear. I didn't know how this story was going to do but if I have one person who's going to keep reviewing and pushing me then I will continue writing it. Not that I wouldn't continue writing without a reviewer, because I would.
Alright on to chapter 3.
Alex watches as Storm Shadow attempts to hit Jinx again but luckily Snake Eyes was watching closely and attacks Storm Shadow. Storm Shadow lets out a scream of pain as the metal blade slices him across the back. The white clad ninja whips around not paying attention to his last target to find his "brother."
"Devil, watch out," Scarlett's voice comes through Alex's communication link on his forearm.
Devil dodges the swipe of a BAT. Placing the gun at his side he performs a perfectly executed tornado kick. Devil's foot connects with the cybernetic head. As soon as Alex lands the attack he grabs the gun from his side and fires a shot into the chest of the BAT.
"Duke, I've got a lock on the power stone," High Tech informs the commanding officer.
"Copy that, High Tech," Duke responds, "where is it?"
"At the top of an old theatre," High Tech informs.
"I'll send Devil to retrieve it."
"I'll lead the way for him."
"Devil," Duke commands firmly, "there is a power stone in the theatre. I'll get Scarlett to provide you cover, but you must get there before Cobra's men. High Tech will provide you directions to the stone."
"Scarlett, I need you to provide cover for Devil," Duke says to the red haired woman. She switches the link to Devil (Alex).
"Devil, you ready to fly to that stone?"
"Let's do it," Devil answers through his own communication device.
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As Jinx keeps the blade is pressed close to the Baroness's throat, the Baroness grabs the sword with a robotic hand snapping the metallic object in half. While the young apprentice is distracted, Baroness takes the opportunity to ram her elbow into female ninja's stomach. While Jinx is holding her abdomen, Baroness drops down and performs a sweep kick. Jinx flips up and begins to attack Baroness.
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The wood cracked beneath Alex's feet, he knew he had to run fast. The wood rungs flew by him. The open top provided some air flow but not enough to fill Alex's lungs. Drawing in a breath as Alex runs, he could feel Scarlett's eyes on him.
"You okay?" Scarlett inquires glancing at the teenage boy.
"Fine, just didn't expect it to be so high up," he replied.
"Just a little farther," Scarlett encouraged. How can this young man do what he is doing and not be too much out of breath?
"I see something in the very top rafter in an x area," Alex comments.
"I don't see it."
"Stop here," He commands but it's not as firm as Duke's but still got Scarlett to stop in her tracks.
Alex instantly begins to climb a support pole and suddenly someone shows up and knocks him down. He lands with a thump on the already cracking wood that's probably been replaced several times. His gun scatters across the wood. Scarlett raises her gun and fires at the attacker.
"You will have to do better than that," the voice taunts. The figure turns invisible and Scarlett pulls her goggles down and hits a button.
"Devil, round house kick now," Scarlett orders. Alex then performs the kick and hits the attacker square in the chest making the master of disguise reel back.
"How did you hit me?" Zartan inquires with a growl.
"Somehow," Devil taunts back. The luck of the devil is really on my side today.
"Devil, put your goggles down," Scarlett commands. He instantly slides the green lens across his face.
"Hit the second from the top on the left side," Scarlett informs him. He proceeds to do so and is amazed that he can actually see Zartan.
"I've got to get Smithers to build me some of theses when I get back," he mutters under his breath.
"Whoa," he suddenly shouts as he rolls out of the way grabbing his dropped gun in the process. As he picks up the gun, he takes aim and fires at the tattooed face man. The shot bounces of the metallic armor.
"Ah, they send a young boy to do their dirty work now," Zartan taunts.
"Don't underestimate me, psycho," Devil snaps, "I have more training than you think."
"Watch your mouth, Devil," Scarlett rumbles to him.
"I do know what I'm doing, Scarlett." Alex has gone up against so many opponents that they think they can underestimate him. The K-unit, Damien Cray, Herod Sayle, Dr. Hugo Grief, General Alexei Sarov, Damian Cray, Julia Rothman, Nikolei Vladimir, Drevin, Yassen, Gregorovich, and Magnus Payne aka Kaspar have all underrated him. Even now Sigma Six was misjudging him.
Devil gets in a lucky shot with Zartan knocking out the invisibility controls on the suit. He aims for the support beam underneath Zartan making him fall through the wood. Alex then takes aim of where the power stone is and Scarlett looks at him in horror thinking he's going to destroy it. Alex shoots right at the x and the power stone falls into his waiting hands.
"Got it. Let's go," He shouts as he runs past her taking off down the stairs. Scarlett follows right behind.
"We will have to have a talk later about you running your mouth during a battle," Scarlett states as they run.
"I guess I'll have to explain a thing or two to you guys more than I thought," He shoots back as they run.
"Duke," Scarlett says into her forearm, "we've got the power stone and are on our way back."
"Copy that. Hurry back to the ROCC," he orders.
They run through the structure and head towards the metallic moveable base.
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Jinx knocks out Baroness for a moment and then Storm Shadow runs over quickly picking her off the ground. The streak of white takes off back to the main base of his "commander."
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Duke takes his final shot at a BAT and shouts to the remaining members of the team to return to the ROCC. Snake Eyes slashes three more BATs as they attack him on his way back to the ROCC.
Arriving back at the ROCC, Scarlett gives Alex a look that says 'talk as soon as we get back to base.'
Alex rolls his eyes at Scarlett. He didn't want to have to deal with the past missions once again.
"Give the power stone to Hi-Tech so he can analyze it."
Alex walks carefully to the back of the ROCC. He wobbles a bit, but a strong hand grasps his bicep, steadying him. Glancing at the person to his left and notices it is Snake Eyes who grabbed him.
*Careful* Snake Eyes signs to him.
"Thanks," Alex says quickly as the hand releases him and walks back to Hi-Tech. Snake Eyes gives Alex a slight nod.
Hi-tech is very absorbed in his work and doesn't hear Alex approach him.
