Zoalords
Zoalords
Chapter 27
The Harbinger
"Are you Ouranos?" Czyvek searched the armored head for eyes.
Apollon cocked his star-shaped head, "Yes. And no. I am The Harbinger of Destruction."
Czyvek clicked his mandibles in frustration, "Let me make it more clear. Are you an agent of The Ouranos?"
"Does it really matter? I represent The Federation. The Ouranos are part of The Federation." He chuckled, "You were right all along."
"You're a Guyver, aren't you?" Lord Nguyen spoke up.
"Yes. I am what you call a 'Guyver'. I am what your pet 'Agito' would be with a few million years of evolution and experimentation."
That stunned both Zoalords. This was a Guyver. No host. A sentient Guyver Unit in humanoid form.
"Now, will you surrender, or will you fight?"
Czyvek considered the situation. A battle with a creature capable of mimicking his power could destroy Cloud Gate, killing thousands. The thought of surrendering Lord Purgstall's Zoacrystal to this thing, however, turned his stomach. There was also Lord Nguyen's safety to consider, "Let us take this somewhere else. Just you and me."
"Such a noble gesture. However, I will not give up my advantage." He held out his hand, "I will not fight to your terms, Czyvek."
Czyvek hissed loudly, "Lord Nguyen. I suggest you get out of the way."
"Don't worry about me, Lord Czyvek. I have a few tricks up my sleeve."
"So do I," Everyone in the room turned to see Guyver I standing in the doorway, "So, you're Apollon."
"So, I finally meet Guyver I. I'm not impressed."
"You haven't seen me in action, yet."
"Yes, I have. I've been watching you for some time now."
Sho scowled beneath his armor. This being was a mimic, and it had been watching all of them. It could possibly take the form and powers of all the Zoalords and the Guyvers.
"You are a primitive, Fukamachi. A savage. A mere beast compared to me."
"If I recall correctly, it was one 'mere savage' human who drove the Ouranos from Earth in the first place." Sho extended his vibroblades, "And I say we fight somewhere else."
Apollon nodded in agreement, "Alright. But by the end of this night I shall have two Zoacrystals and another Guyver Unit."
Ishi, you are now in full command of Cloud Gate. If we do not return, I have faith that you will rule well.
Lord Czyvek? What's wrong?
You have been like a son to me, Ishi. I know that you will do well. Tell Angela, I'm sorry.
To be continued . . .