Armored Core Flames of Life
Chapter 26 Luke and Strayed tries to understand Stella and Nana, taking out brute, back to the arena
After the mission to attack the spaceport 621 returned to base and is resting until he is called by Walter about the situation they and the other factions are in right now.
Walter: here's the situation, 621. After the PCA sent out that institute weapon on us, Arqubus, Balam, the I.S forces and huntsmen have all decided to cooperate. IA-02 … AKA, "Ice Worm." It's a C-Weapon – an autonomous deterrent created to protect the Coral. If we don't take it out, no one's going to reach the convergence. We'll have a tough fight ahead of us – and everyone's getting involved. … 621 don't forget we have a job to do here on Rubicon. I didn't bring you out here for nothing.
After the call ended 621 got three new messages one was from ALLMIND telling him he's now allowed to enter B- rank arena the second was Carla who knows of the situation they're and has something that could help them, the final message was from the Liberation Front as they have request for him just as he was about done reading his messages Ayre speaks up.
Ayre: Raven you have one more message it was from ALLMIND it is heavily encrypted so no one can trace it.
621: hmmm… I'll make sure to … take a look Ayre…
(Final Fantasy 13-2 world's collide)
621 boots up the virtual reality simulator and enters the B – rank arena his first opponent is O'Keeffe and his A.C Barren Flower. His logs reads he was of an older generation of augmented humans and work as an espionage agent, he was later headhunter by Arqubus's information Department he agreed to it only if he gets Generation nine augmentation surgery in order to counteract the Coral burn-in on his brain.
Once he was done reading it 621 started fighting against O'Keeffe and easily defeated him, he then moves on to his next opponent is actually Cinder" Carla and her A.C Full Course her logs reads she is the leader of RaD and its Chief engineer, she's a specialist in data processing and machine design and imaginative genius she has made many long line of eccentric and fanciful weapons unlike those made from the corporate catalog and there are rumors saying she might even surpass the self proclaimed genius Tabane herself they even say her new assistant Primrose might end up being her successor, Carla's philosophy is "what good is a killing machine that can't get a good laugh?"
621 prepares to fight Carla but something unexpected happens as a message from Carla herself is heard.
Carla: " Kinda creepy to go around ranking strangers, don't you think? Well, whatever." " I'm busy, but you can have this old data."
621: Carla?...
The two began fighting each as Carla let loose a lot of missiles at 621 who was now having a very hard time so he chooses to go after Carla so he can end the fighting quickly before those missiles tear him apart but he was successful even though he got hit by a lot of missiles. Carla's message comes up but was cut off by ALLMIND once the battle was 621 was curious about what was going on but decided to forget it for now he soon moved on to his next opponent is Coldcall and his A.C Deadsled his logs reads he's an independent mercenary that got into Rubicon before the corporations and other factions arrived to the planet. He is a specialist in corporate Wetwork that eliminates targets for those who do not wish to dirty their dirty there hands, he can even tell if that person has killed someone through their or how they fight.
621 starts up the virtual reality simulator and started fighting Coldcall the battle was hard as his opponent kept moving around hitting him with lasers and that seriously damaged his A.C but he was able to defeat him, 621 then moves on to his next opponent is W and her A.C Explosive demon her logs reads that she's mercenary for higher and has worked for reunion then joined up with Rhodes Island and aided in defeating Reunion, W's past is a complete mystery but it is said she used to be a part of another mercenary group.
621 boots up the virtual reality simulator and fights against W and her A.C attacks him with explosive weapons which is putting pressure on him however he was able to avoid her attacks and deal a lot of damage on her and finally took her down. His next opponent is Raven Branwen and her A.C Shadow Falcon her logs reads she used to be a huntress but left it behind and became a bandit along with her clan with a philosophy being "the strong conquering the weak" however even though her name is Raven she is not THE Raven.
621 and Ayre didn't like this women's mindset of the strong conquering the weak and when Remnant suffered a massive blow to the corporations it just showed how far behind they were along with how small they were to the bigger universe outside there home, 621 then started fighting against Raven Branwen her A.C was fast he'll give her that but she seems to have a habit backing away a sign meaning if she faces someone stronger then her she will run away but sadly he doesn't let her and takes her out.
621 then moves on to his next opponent who is Eren and his A.C Sparrow his logs reads he is a member of the Liberation Front along with his friend Armin the two wish to protect there home from the corporations and the other factions Eren has a habit of being reckless and rushing in at his opponent but Flatwell sees potential in him to be the best pilot on there planet just getting him to learn to be calm and cool headed is the difficult part, 621 begins fighting against Eren and just like the logs said he is reckless but is getting better at piloting his machine even though he moves around a lot 621 was finally able to land some hits and take him down.
The next opponent is Blake and her A.C Fading Shadow her logs reads she was once a white fang member but then left them and became one of the best huntresses on remnant and girlfriend to Yang but soon there relationship became strained due to Yang going into debt even though she helped her a bunch of times her partners habit of causing trouble is what made her not help her anymore as this is something Yang must get herself out of, Blake is the most experienced out of the four since she's been fighting a lot more then them but her assumption is what gets her in danger, her dream is to one day have both faunise and humans treat each other as equals. 621 then fights against Blake's A.C as it was fast on its feet and somewhat difficult, 621 continued fighting it until he finally defeated her.
Ayre: Raven. Do you remember the events of what happened on Remnant?
621: … yes … I remember…it was about the …invasion right?...
Ayre: yes but this time it's about the aftermath of that invasion. After the events of the invasion was over half of the Faunise population left the planet suddenly if I had make a guess it was possibly because of what the huntsmen has become not only that… but there is no trace of Blake trying to resolve the problems that got so much worse years later… I do respect she wants equality for her people but she soon changed and slowly forgot about it… I want the coexistence between the Coral and humanity by reaching an understanding between each other.
621: …Ayre…
621 then moves on to his next opponent who is Rusty and his A.C Steel Haze his logs reads he was recruited by Schneider, an Arqubus affiliate. Rusty has distinguished himself to be selected as one of the top Vespers in half a year, he even received augmentation prior to joining the Vespers he says he's gen eight augmented human.
621 then started fighting against Rusty who is very skilled as he was able to defeat many enemies and even able to push Ichika back but 621 knows he is far more powerful then what he isn't showing even though 621 was able to defeat him he has feeling if Rusty goes all out he might be in for a showdown of his life.
621 move on to his final opponent who is called "Honest" Brute and his A.C Milk Tooth his logs reads he was hired by RaD, his smooth talking and affable nature got Carla's attention who sees he isn't like the other Dosers until its later revealed he is a psychopath and a lair, he fled taking the funds of RaD and their technology with him this loss effected Carla greatly.
621 began fighting against Brute the man didn't seem that skilled but was still dangerous though however 621 was able to defeat him and clear B – rank arena, ALLMIND congratulates on completing it and will contact him for further details later, 621 then goes to see the request he got he started with Carla's request first.
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Carla: I'll cut to the chase. This is about the Ice Worm, that institute Relic you had a run-in with. The factions might stand a chance if it were just the PCA the were up against… but that monster is a whole other story. You can't just throw bodies at it. The thing that makes very dangerous is its perpetual reactive shield. Coral tech. Takes advantage of the Coral's directivity – ordinary weapons can't touch it. So let's get extraordinary. I can make you something that'll punch a hole in that shield…but I'll need your help.
Carla: You'll be heading to Grid 012 along with Primrose – one of the first sectors they built, and it's barely holding up. That's where a little rat who betrayed RaD is hiding out… goes by the name of "Honest" Brute. His A.C Milk Tooth, was built by us, so it's only flaw is that it's piloted by him. When he ran from RaD, he took credits and tech… along with a secret project of mine. That project is what we need to bust open the Ice Worm's shield.
The briefing soon ended and 621 is sent to the mission area the scene changes to Rhodes Island where in which everyone is resting after what happened at the spaceport when the Ice worm showed up, Strayed and Stella are seen training for the battles that are to come, but he immediately noticed something is troubling Stella after what happened with her fight against the Governor who is the true leader of the Apostles and Aliens.
Strayed: Stella are you okay?
Stella: I'm fine…
Strayed: Stella you don't have to keep it all in you can tell any of us what's bothering you.
Stella: … it's the enemy I fought she…
Strayed: she what?
Stella: she sounded just like me…
Strayed: just like you? Have you seen her before?
Stella: no… no I haven't and this is definitely worrying me…
Strayed: … hmmm I think you should ask Rothcall or your sister about this maybe one of them might know more about this since they are from your world after all.
Stella: I'll make sure to go talk to them about this.
Strayed: that's good now then let's get back to training if you do good I'll get you something to eat.
Stella: you better get seconds!
Strayed: it's a deal.
Then Luke and Nana are seen talking to each other and was about what Luke heard Nana say during that battle.
Luke: what is it your hiding Nana?
Nana: oh your growing suspicious of me?
Luke: I heard you on the Coms and it sounded like you were hoping for all of us to die including the other factions.
Nana: hehehe so you figure it out huh. Let me make this clear I don't like you or any of the other humans my life was turned upside down because your kind so don't expect any sympathy from me.
Luke: …
Nana: now if you excuse me I need to be on way now.
As Nana walks away Luke is more curious about what actually happened on there home planet now more then ever and what Nana is hiding.
(Project Wingman Pyroclastic)
The scene changes to 621 arriving at the mission area there Primrose was waiting for him.
Primrose: hi tourist glad you can make it now lets the hunt started!
621: …roger… beginning mission…
The two soon headed into Grid 012 where there target is located of course they soon hear Brute talking to them greeting them into his home of course Carla nor Primrose like the since he stole something of there's that was extremely important and they don't like him using the equipment that made either.
Carla: that creep is using my toys as if it was one of his well go on two smash them up they'll help me with my RaD.
Primrose: and make them even better!
Carla: darn right!
The two continue even deeper until they finally arrived at what appears to be a hanger which means Brute is hiding the two carefully move through the area until they our jumped by Brute himself.
Honest Brute: my friends you're here at last!
Carla: Brute!
Honest Brute: oh Carla you introduced me to such wonderful people. Wonderful things.
Carla: you two shut him up.
621 and Primrose: Roger!
Brute started attacking the two and as the fighting continues he keeps saying slow, slow quick, quick, slow this confused the two and annoyed them even Ayre finds this annoying so two continue attacking and finally silencing him for good.
Honest Brute: … my … friends… this… is a gift… thank… you…
Carla: his dead good now I can get to work on the rail cannon that he stole we'll need it to go Worm hunting, Primrose set the Beacon for pick up!
Primrose: aya aya! Mam!
621 then leaves the area and Primrose says goodbye to him conforming a mission complete as he returns to base then everything fades to black.
End of Chapter 26 Luke and Strayed tries to understand Stella and Nana, taking out brute, back to the arena
Another Chapter done Walter tells 621 the Factions are going to be working together, 621 completes the rank B arena and Luke suspects that Nana is hiding something along with Strayed training Stella who is worried about fighting Sing Love again, 621 helps Carla's assistant Primrose take down Brute and get back the rail cannon he stole from them. Now on to the reviews.
To Gojira: thank you
To Xs0nicblAdeX: oh trust me Yang would lose her mind and it would be strange how she wouldn't be able to tell who she was after between 621 and Nightfall plus Ayre wouldn't like her and would probably self-destruct her machine killing her.
To Blagoj Pejov1: the Next Chapter is what you been waiting for a battle between three Ravens and who will become the true Raven.
MaxHD2490: Crimson's comrades in the PCA are once Atlas soldiers who lost there home because of those girls even though they should be treated as heroes what happened to there home they will never accept them as heroes and they see the Huntsmen far closer to being mercenaries, hmmm I have to agree with you on that it's not confirmed if 621 is male or female that's possibly up to the people to decide and in this story 621 is Male. I do have one question on how did Summer get off of Remnant dust doesn't work if outside of planet and how would she be augmented if she's near death or dead because it's impossible for anyone to be able to leave Remnant they don't have advanced technology that would allow them to leave the planet.
Okay that' all I hope you all liked this Chapter and everything that happened take care, be safe and I will see you next time bye.