Chapter 4
Ziggy checked if the coast was clear; it wasn't. His head turned back to the frightened girl and shook his head. The cyborg crouched and beckoned the little realian closer to him. He whispered to her what he planned to do; she nodded quickly. The rest happened in a rush. The cyborg climbed on to higher grounds noisily and soldiers saw him; Ziggy was already on his feet. When the bullets came, he dodged them easily enough though still getting skimmed. He came at the closest one hard in the chest with his outstretched blade. The next two came, but they were struck down by MOMO's ether. Three more came, but the duo was prepared or was they…
The cyborg suddenly bent down in pain. MOMO heard a sharp groan and thought the cyborg had been shot. The realian was devastated; she ran to the hurt cyborg. Three U-tic soldiers now surrounded them with their rifles pointing at them.
"Step away from the cyborg," commanded one of the soldiers.
"B-but I can't! He's hurt!"
"MOMO…go," said the cyborg sharply.
The realian was startled by the agitated tone of his voice, but she obeyed.
Red energy began to surround the cyborg and the soldiers stepped back unsure what to do.
"Ziggy!" cried MOMO, but there was not response rather the power became even more concentrated.
"We have the realian, Tach. Let's go!"
No sooner had the soldier said this, the red energy expanded and disintegrated the three soldiers as simply one touch. The small realian had escaped the soldier's grasp just in time; sparing her life.
"Ziggy!" cried the terrified MOMO again.
Then the power disappeared and the cyborg lay sprawled on the ground. MOMO rushed to him and begged him to wake up and that she couldn't survive without him and then finally her words seemed to cut through his exhaustion. He woke and looked at her with eyes full of question, but MOMO shook her head. His facial expression immediately returned to its usual placid one and the cyborg forced himself to his feet. He realized, with a start, that he was deathly weakened and that only the strength of will kept him going. He would be no more than a shield for MOMO; he could do little more.
MOMO noticed the cyborg's slowed footsteps and knew that if any more soldiers came, they would succumb to their forces…unless the same power over took the cyborg again. She looked up at her bodyguard, his expression showed nothing, but he was worried, confused, and scared just as she was. Just what was that power that overtook the cyborg and stole most of his vast energy and stamina at the same time? How could she even follow a man at this state? The cyborg could accidentally kill her next.
"MOMO," said the cyborg suddenly.
She looked back at him, "Yes?"
"You should go on ahead…"
Her face changed to protest, but Ziggy raised a dismissive hand, "Do not argue, MOMO…your safety is at risk if you stay with me…"
"But, Ziggy…"
"Go now!" yelled Ziggy with sudden anger, startling the realian.
He looked at her and crimson eyes glared at her. Tears were brought to the realian's eyes as she began running. She turned the corner and looked behind herself. A red glare was seen on the wall. Her eyes grew wider. What is happening to my friend? Why is he doing this? I-I want to help, but…
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Oh come on, there's no mistaking it; suspense! Don't you wanna know what happens next?