So after our little dance battle I was in a pretty good mood. It didn't last long when we all heard a loud beeping coming from seemingly everywhere. Startled I looked around trying to work out just where all the noise was coming from until Berto hurried over to the keyboard and typed something in. In an instant a map of N-Tek appeared on screen and as I watched on, Berto tapped the map. The map changed and now we could see all the floors of the building in greater detail.
"What triggered the alarms?" Forge asked and Berto shrugged. Soon it became apparent that the danger wasn't in N-Tek but outside in the city when an unfamiliar face appeared onscreen. A
"Molly, what's going on?" Forge asked.
"The Elementor's in the city." She said and as I watched the room she was in began to shake. Molly stayed on her feet, which was pretty impressive, and told us that the Elementor was standing on top of THI. Before she could tell us anything more the screen went black.
"Let's go. Go Turbo, Flight!" Max yelled as Steel merged to the front of his chest. In a bright blue flash of light his outfit changed to what I know called his Flight mode. Before he could leave Forge stopped him.
"Hang on, it might be a trap." He said.
"I know but my mum's in danger. I have to help." Max said and I could hear the worry in his voice. Forge nodded and told Kat and Jefferson to back him up. As soon as they left, Forge turned to me and Berto.
"I want you two to follow me and bring C.Y.T.R.O. We're going as back up." He told us and hurried away, towards the hanger. A little surprised I looked at Berto who just shrugged and followed Forge, leaving me to race after them. By the time we got there Kat and Max had already left. Running into a waiting Jump Jet I found Jefferson already there along with Forge and Berto.
"Took you long enough.' Berto commented and I just rolled my eyes at him.
"You could have waited for me. " I shot back at him.
"Not this again. Jefferson, let's go." Forge said and moments later we were in the air. Using the onboard computer Berto brought up a view of the THI building. Immediately I saw the Elementor and I cringed inwardly.
"Max, Steel. It's up to you two to stop it." Forge said as I saw the other Jump jet fly past us.
"Got it. Let's go, Steel." I heard Max say. Moments later I heard a loud bang as Max and the Elementor collided.
"What's happening at THI?" I asked, looking on.
"Molly, who's the CEO, told everyone to evacuate because of a fire that's broken out on one of the top floors of the building. In actual fact it was because of the Elementor but…" Forge explained.
"You can't exactly say it's because of a giant monster, can you?" I finished and he actually laughed, despite the seriousness of the situation. As I watched I saw dozens of people start to exit the building and move further down the street, out of harm's way. It was then I saw the Elementor take flight. At first I thought it was flying away from Max, only for the truth to dawn of me. It was heading for us! Before I had time to speak something struck the side of the Jump jet and I fell to my knees.
"We've taken a hit!" I heard Jefferson yell and I resisted the urge to roll my eyes. Well duh, I thought. As Jefferson struggled to right the jet, I felt it shake from further blows. Taking the initiative Jefferson flew the jet towards the canyon, with the Elementor in hot pursuit. Soon I could smell smoke and Forge gave the order to abandon the aircraft. Everyone, except me, raced towards the back of the jet. I hesitated because I obviously had no means to stopping myself from hitting the ground below. After Jefferson and Forge jumped out, I saw a bright green parachute seemingly emerge from their backs.
"Ladies first." Berto said and I backed away from the door.
"No way! I have no parachute. Unless you think I can fly." I said and he seemed surprised by that.
"No worries jump!" Berto replied and then he jumped, leaving me alone. After a moment's hesitation, and who could blame me, I jumped. As I fell I felt someone grab me around the waist and I looked over to see C.Y.T.R.O. "I got you covered." Berto called out and I sighed with relief.
But my relief didn't last long when the Elementor flew at me, knocking me out of the robot's grasp. Thankfully I wasn't far from the ground but the impact did knock the wind out of me. Lying there, I saw Berto land safely and send C.Y.T.R.O to protect me. Unfortunately for Berto, the Elementor sent a massive gust of wind at the robot which picked it and it slammed into the canyon wall. Trying to get his wristband controller to work, Berto didn't notice the Elementor until it was towering over him. When he finally noticed it, Berto jumped back as it swiped at him. It missed and Berto tried to run, only to trip on a rock in his path and sprawl on the ground. I saw him try to stand but his left leg buckled under him. Realizing that Jefferson and Forge were too far away, I rushed forward. As I ran towards the monster I wondered what I was doing. I knew I was putting myself in danger but I didn't care. Before the monster could advance on Berto again, I put myself between it and Berto. As I did I felt an anger like I had never felt before well up in me and I yelled at the Elementor.
"Don't you dare touch him!" I roared surprising myself. The Elementor actually stopped in its tracks and eyed my curiously.
"What did you say?" It said and my eyes narrowed at it. Before it could blink I rushed forwards and leapt at it, smashing my fist into the glowing orb in the center of its forehead. With a roar it toppled forward and ended up face down on the ground. Stunned at what I had done, I just stood there and looked down at my hands. To my disbelief they were starting to glow, a bright green color. As I tried to work out what was happening to me I saw, out the corner of my eye, Forge rush forward and scoop up Berto. As I went to ask what he was doing, I felt something building up inside of me. Whatever it was began to hurt and it terrified me. I tried to call for help as my whole body started to glow green and that's when there was an explosion. I heard a scream, probably my own, and then…nothing.