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Ch.8
Mecha-Reptile Rumble
Sorry about the late chapter! My internet is messed up for some reason. Anyways, I hope you enjoy the chapter! Please R&R!
The steel reptile unleashed an ear-splitting howl, causing the kids to take a few steps back in fear. They had numbers on their side, but even twice their number would have difficulty taking down such a creature.
"So…any bright ideas?" asked Kevin as sweat trickled down his face.
"We must conjure up the Neo Mongoose of the sixth dimension!" shouted Ed.
"Or we could scream," suggested Jimmy as his teeth chattered unceasingly. The decision was unanimous as the kids gathered together, huddling close together as cannons popped out of the palms of the reptile. "Aaaauuuuugggghhhh!"
Nazz stopped shrieking long enough to ask, "Hey, what's that humming noise?" A large beam of electricity shot at the reptile, causing it to bellow in agony. It swayed off balance, trying to regain its composure.
Chris stepped away from the electricity laser, signaling to the kids as he opened the door next to him. "Quick, in here! He'll be back for us before long!" Not wanting to stay in the room with such a deadly machine, the kids quickly ran through the doorway.
"Wait a minute," said Double D as he looked around the room. "Where's Eddy?"
His eyes finally got view of Eddy, who was still face down on the floor. "Can't…move." Ed quickly swept up his friend, running through the door before Chris shut it tight.
Chris opened yet another door, allowing him and the others to enter a large, high-ceiling room with an array of platforms and stairs, not to mention a multitude of weapons. "Okay, everyone take a laser gun and a plasma sword. I'm sure he'll be back any minute now."
Ed quickly unsheathed his laser sword. "Hahaha, let the force be with you."
"Please fantasize about Star Wars some other time Ed," said Double D. "We've got things to take care of at the moment."
As the words left his mouth, the metallic reptile burst through the wall, stopping at the center on the room. "Nice try Chris, but it'll take more than electricity to stop me."
"Okay, here's the plan," said Chris, not taking a moment to look away from the monster. "Jonny and Rolf, go for the arms, Kevin and Nazz, you've got the legs, Jimmy and Sarah can take the tail, and Ed and Double D, the torso is all yours."
"What about you and Eddy?" asked Jonny.
"Eddy's in no shape to battle," replied Chris. "As for me, I'm going for the head! Let's go!" The kids broke into their groups, heading for their assigned parts.
Jonny quickly ascended the stairs on the right side of the room, unsheathing his plasma sword. "Wish me luck Plank!" He jumped off the railing, digging his sword into the reptile's hand. The reptile gave a quick yelp of pain before flicking his hand forcefully, swinging Jonny to the ground.
Rolf wasn't having much luck either. As soon as he got to the top of the stairs, he immediately unleashed a barrage of laser bullets at the monster's left arm. The mechanic reptile simply aimed its claws at Rolf, a laser shooting out of each of its five claws. Three missed their mark, but one struck Rolf in the kneecap while the other got him in the shoulder, causing him to lose his grip on the gun. With Rolf unarmed, the monster swept its claw at the foreigner, sending him flying into a row of steel crates.
Sarah scowled at the reptile's motionless tail distastefully. "What's so special about the tail anyway? Does it fart fire?" The tail quickly went into action swishing back and forth like a deadly serpent.
"Don't worry Sarah," said Jimmy as he aimed his laser gun at the tail. "I'll save you!" However, he wasn't aware of the strong recoil the gun possessed. Not only did he miss his target, the gun whacked him in the head, knocking him out.
The tail immediately set its sights on the girl, swiping at her feet. However, she quickly jumped in the air, dodging it. "It's just like jump rope!" The process repeated three times after that, each one ending with Sarah jumping over the tail. On the fourth try, the tail swiped at Sarah, causing Sarah to jump, however, its target was her head, knocking her into the air.
Ed ceased his shooting long enough to notice the figure flying towards him. He quickly caught his sister, falling on his rump in the process. His blood boiled with rage as he rested his unconscious sister in the corner by Eddy. "Evil lab experiment, you shall rust in the junkyard of Satan!" He continued to unleash a flurry of lasers, but to no avail.
"I don't think that's gonna work Ed!" shouted Ed. "We have to use something else!" Ed dropped his gun, rushing over to the group of steel crates. Taking one near the unconscious Rolf, he chucked it at the reptile's torso, causing the monster to double over in pain. Ed smiled proudly to himself before throwing another crate at his foe, This time, the monster smacked the crate back at Ed, the crate simply bouncing off the boy's head.
Double D watched his friend a few moments before calling out," Ed, are you alright?" Ed simply stood still, a blank expression on his face. "Ed, speak to me!"
After a few more seconds, a smile spread across Ed's face. "Ow." He toppled over, slipping out of consciousness.
"Oh that does it!" growled Double D. "I don't appreciate bullies who harm my friends!" He unsheathed his plasma sword while holding the charge button on his laser gun. "Oh dear, I can't believe I've actually considered such a risky maneuver!" Instead of pointing the gun at the beast, he pointed it at the ground behind him. Double D finally shot at the ground, the powered blast shooting him at the monster. However, while in the air, Double D knew something was wrong. "It seems I've made a miscalculation! I'm not gonna make it!" He chucked his sword at the reptile's head before plummeting to the ground.
Jumping from the highest balcony, Chris grabbed Double D's sword. Using his sword as well, he landed on the dragon's head and began to slash at it. It was going to take more than a few strikes to chip away the armor.
Meanwhile, back at the bottom of the reptile, Nazz continued to dig her plasma sword into the monster's foot, but the monster kept on swinging and bucking perpetually, making it difficult for her to keep her grip.
Kevin gritted his teeth in frustration, rushing over to Eddy. "Hey dork! Get up and help already!"
Eddy could only mutter a couple words. "Too…numb."
"Do you think I care?" shouted Kevin as he grabbed Eddy by his shirt collar. "We're risking our butts to save you and we're getting thrashed! Even Dork and Double Dork took it hard!"
"Kevin, are you gonna help me or what?" shouted Nazz. With one final swing, she flung off the reptile's foot, her head banging against the staircase.
However, her plea fell upon deaf ears as Kevin continued to lecture Eddy, pointing up at the head of the beast. "You're brother's doing his best up there while you just sit here and do nothing!" He threw Eddy back on the ground, turning away from him. "I may be an only child, but I can tell you're the worst brother ever!"
Eddy suddenly rose to his feet, grabbing Kevin by the shoulder and turning him around. "Shut up Kevin!" He delivered a right hook to Kevin's jaw, knocking him to the floor. Eddy's anger quickly wore off upon realizing he was standing. "The electricity must have worn off or something! I can't believe I'm saying this, but thanks Kev!" Kevin never got to hear that thank you since Eddy's punch knocked him out cold.
Ed slowly rose to his feet, his usual goofy grin on his face. "Eddy, you can move!"
"You're darn right I can!" exclaimed Eddy as he grabbed Kevin's laser gun. "I gotta get to my bro pronto!"
"You got it Eddy!" exclaimed Ed as he grabbed Eddy, taking a few steps back before rushing forward, flinging Eddy upward.
Chris had done good work on the monster's head, chipping away most of the armor blocking the central core. All he needed was a couple more swings and the reptilian machine would be destroyed. Suddenly, the head bucked upward, flinging Chris into the air. The reptile tilted its head back, opening its mouth as it awaited its meal.
"I'm coming bro!" shouted Eddy is he flew through the air, showering the machine's head with lasers. The barrage broke the last of the armor blocking the core as Eddy flew out of range. The reptile through its head forward, putting it in perfect range for Eddy's brother. Throwing both of his plasma swords at the beast, they pieced the core, causing several small explosions in the machine's head.
Chris grabbed Eddy in midair, holding him close. "I think the landing's gonna be a bit rough!" The two landed in the pile of steel crates as the metallic reptilian toppled over, out of commission. The kids, who had regained consciousness, hurried over to Eddy and Chris.
"Are you two alright?' asked Double D as he helped Eddy out of the pile.
"I think I'll live," replied Eddy as he wiped blood off his chin. "What about you Chris?"
Chris shoved forcefully on his shoulder, snapping it back into place. "I'm good. Thanks for helping me Pipsqueak."
"It was nothing, replied Eddy, not even minding being called by his pet name. "But I owe Ed a lot too."
"What did he do?' asked Kevin. "I was the one who gave you the pep talk!"
Ed stood casually by a nearby control system. "Aw, it was a piece of cake." Leaning back, his back pushed a red button.
"Self-destruct sequence initiated," said a robotic voice over the speaker. "Self-destruct in ten minutes."
The rest of the kids simply stood with looks of disbelief on their faces while Ed backed away nervously. "Oops, um…sorry."
Way to go big Ed. I hope you enjoyed the chapter! If I can get the internet to work, I'll try putting the final chapter up on Monday. Please R&R!