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Paladin Ascending Volume 2 #7: Obscurity
Dusksmoke: “Am I wrong then?”
Harry: “No. Apparently not. You seem similar to how I would intimidate someone. I am a bit fascinated by your speech.”
Dusksmoke: “I appreciate the compliment, but this is not entertainment show talk. The truth is the agent he captured was obviously corrupt. I’ve seen him working with the others. Not bad nor too dumb entirely. The last time in Tokyo, he unleashed his powers hell bent on some bus full of Yakuza. Shockwave.”
Gary: “How did he meet his downfall?”
Dusksmoke: “A bit of a wasted end, even if he had potential. We all know the story, but he gave up for his ambitions. For greed. By the time he was there on that mission, he wasn’t himself anymore. Yet when he was captured. he still managed to retain some sense of humanity himself—even if he risked exposing your secrets but not his team.”
Gardner: “And the bastard killed him because he thought he was staring at the mirror. The goddamn mirror because it looked like him. A reflection of corruption like his younger self.”
Edens: “I don’t see how we can exploit him more but with this little info of weakness, it’s a good start. I’m reviewing the files already.”
Jesse: “Where to next after this discussion for the last three hours?”
Edens: “Find his niece. Take her down.”
***
(London Underground, 1:15 A.M:)
Sabine Rackham was leading her team, with Knifeknight by her side and dozens of ES agents. They were clad in grey, which was basically the common colour of North's clan. Detecting movement scans, she mustered to herself, thinking she had the right spot.
Sabine: “They are close. In London. If you won’t take them down then I will.”
Knifenight: “Knifenight wants money….Knifenight wants more…..”
Sabine: “The full payments can be saved for later. You’re a good asset. You're one of us now.”
Knifenight: “But will he know? Knifenight does not fear anything….no one but him….”
Sabine: “No, trust me, not my uncle. You’re on my team already. He’d be too busy to bother with you. I'm sure you'll be handsomely paid later.”
Knifenight: “Gooooooddd……”
Sabine: “Here it is men. Make a clear shot. Fire.”
ES Agent: “Yes ma’am.”
Rackham smiled, as she activated the bombs to detonate. Bullets rained down from the other side. Nightedge and the opposite team were surprised by the attack above. They didn’t anticipate it fully but were aware of the ES’s concurrent activites. An agent jumped below on the ground, attempting to burst into flames. As he combusted, Lyra and Kurt managed to get a quick snap through their implanted lens., but had to intercept the fire agent's attacks. Luckily, the analysis was transferred to Exosage’s head, who hacked it just in time. Erin’s mind fiddled with the thought of how she envisioned the enemy—they all looked like ghosts. No....as she thought....they looked different.
Erin: “Guys, intercam. I did the dig through. It supports my theory.”
Kieran: “What is?”
Erin: “These soldiers—they’re a reflection of us! It’s supposed to be some taunt North is trying to humiliate us with. And they’re all upgraded with this new armour and tech that is literally unrecognisable from the previous models!”
Ty: “Ok? Then what do you do with it?”
Kurt: “I’m gonna have to call it quits now. My jet pack is damaged. They tore off one of the wings quickly. Sh*t.”
Lyra: “Efficient. I cannot disable them nor absorb them...”
Ty: “There’s gotta be something you can’t not do!”
Erin: “Actually, I still have one more trick up my sleeve. Kieran?”
Kieran: “Good call. We’ll try the blinding thing, I hope it works, just once. This tech of ours should be good enough to stall for a bit. And yes, their back. Any damage to the spine--is sufficient to kill one. Double confirmed. Thanks Erin.”
Ty: “And you’re saying the spines are the weak spot? Man you should have said it a while ago. We gotta stealth now?”
Kurt: “Ok kiddos. You heard the shadow lady. Distract em! Also shoot and kill!”
Despite under heavy fire, Kurt was the first to rush through everything. He threw his broken jet pack in the air, causing a minor chain reaction that he nearly tripped on, which killed 5 agents. Albeit his slight disappointment of having to rebuild one later, he knew he it worked. To the amazement of the team, he was already pulling punches and kicks against the ES agents. “Bet,” he said. And Kieran was the first to laugh uncontrollably under his mask. He began manipulating the matter after being done with close quarters combat.
Lyra nodded at Ty as she absorbed the steel walls, as he began projecting his energy powers that deflected off her body—-a quick way that incapacitated the opponents. His aim managed to bounce off, with a radiating glow that seemingly hit their spines. With a matter of minutes, the agents were down and started retreating, until....Rackham appeared, crashing down from above with her giant axe.
Kieran: “Okay this isn’t give me good vibes because the last villain I ever saw looked like a clear cut old school PlayStation character....”
Ty: “Which probably sucked.”
Erin: “And you’re right boyos.”
Sabine: “Finally. We are here. I would be more than glad to take you in to my uncle.”
Ty: “So I’ve heard....from our buddy Ghostforge huh. You brought more party people along?”
Sabine: “Not big enough? Did you expect a cruise party? I’d like to see how my fun can last for you losers....”
Knifenight: “Oh yes mistress....tis’ I, Knifenight. He is back again. Now gladly joining her ranks in her team.”
Lyra: “Huh, I thought the bastard went off. Third person talking is sooooo weird.”
Sabine: “No, no, no, that’s what I call it re-employment.”
Kurt: “Bit of a gimmick lady...you here to kill us or are you done talking? I’m still waiting for your payback.”
Sabine: “Maybe both. My axe does not like cooling down....you wanna see how it'll burn you to pieces while it can last?”
Sabine then charged at the Paladin team, with her giant axe swinging back and fourth. The clashing of sounds grew. Bullets were useless as Rackham sliced each one of them like child’s play, then the team would have to use their powers against their formidable foes....
***
(Somewhere in Italy, 2:50 A.M:)
Riley: “Oh gosh how long is this gonna fookin last? My bae leaves me with you after your friend took off with him...”
Sam: “Damn. I don’t know. Least to say we’ve been runnin’ and gunnin’...”
Riley: “Ya think those lads made it? Aboot time ainit?”
Sam: “I’m sure they did. Now if you’ll excuse me I gotta reload my rifle.”
Riley: “Pfft. Way to go. I’d rather be steamin...”
Sam: “Something’s not right again....my inner senses are tingling?”
Riley: “Good day to die hard again. What a f**king miserable day. Please do not tell me I have to eat sh*t for dinner twice, I miss my boyfriend enough already."
And in that moment more than 200 ES agents cornered and swarmed in on them. None other than a sudden reappearance of the White Ninja, with the army in his command.
White Ninja: “I told you we would meet again. Now you have seconds to spare—-“
Riley: “F**king cut the crap already ye bampot! You like being a rocket don’t ya?”
White Ninja: “Surrender or die. It is simple. I keep my word and I will do what I must. And yes, your scent is admirable. If I could trace it again, it seems easy.”
Riley: "You arse. Don't f*cking try to lay a hand on me or I'll cut your head to pieces."
White Ninja: "Boldness and stupidity. Very well. Let's see how you can fare well against so many."
Sam: “If you're planning to kill us, it's not gonna happen today. Not on my watch.”
Paladin Ascending Volume 2 #7: Obscurity
Dusksmoke: “Am I wrong then?”
Harry: “No. Apparently not. You seem similar to how I would intimidate someone. I am a bit fascinated by your speech.”
Dusksmoke: “I appreciate the compliment, but this is not entertainment show talk. The truth is the agent he captured was obviously corrupt. I’ve seen him working with the others. Not bad nor too dumb entirely. The last time in Tokyo, he unleashed his powers hell bent on some bus full of Yakuza. Shockwave.”
Gary: “How did he meet his downfall?”
Dusksmoke: “A bit of a wasted end, even if he had potential. We all know the story, but he gave up for his ambitions. For greed. By the time he was there on that mission, he wasn’t himself anymore. Yet when he was captured. he still managed to retain some sense of humanity himself—even if he risked exposing your secrets but not his team.”
Gardner: “And the bastard killed him because he thought he was staring at the mirror. The goddamn mirror because it looked like him. A reflection of corruption like his younger self.”
Edens: “I don’t see how we can exploit him more but with this little info of weakness, it’s a good start. I’m reviewing the files already.”
Jesse: “Where to next after this discussion for the last three hours?”
Edens: “Find his niece. Take her down.”
***
(London Underground, 1:15 A.M:)
Sabine Rackham was leading her team, with Knifeknight by her side and dozens of ES agents. They were clad in grey, which was basically the common colour of North's clan. Detecting movement scans, she mustered to herself, thinking she had the right spot.
Sabine: “They are close. In London. If you won’t take them down then I will.”
Knifenight: “Knifenight wants money….Knifenight wants more…..”
Sabine: “The full payments can be saved for later. You’re a good asset. You're one of us now.”
Knifenight: “But will he know? Knifenight does not fear anything….no one but him….”
Sabine: “No, trust me, not my uncle. You’re on my team already. He’d be too busy to bother with you. I'm sure you'll be handsomely paid later.”
Knifenight: “Gooooooddd……”
Sabine: “Here it is men. Make a clear shot. Fire.”
ES Agent: “Yes ma’am.”
Rackham smiled, as she activated the bombs to detonate. Bullets rained down from the other side. Nightedge and the opposite team were surprised by the attack above. They didn’t anticipate it fully but were aware of the ES’s concurrent activites. An agent jumped below on the ground, attempting to burst into flames. As he combusted, Lyra and Kurt managed to get a quick snap through their implanted lens., but had to intercept the fire agent's attacks. Luckily, the analysis was transferred to Exosage’s head, who hacked it just in time. Erin’s mind fiddled with the thought of how she envisioned the enemy—they all looked like ghosts. No....as she thought....they looked different.
Erin: “Guys, intercam. I did the dig through. It supports my theory.”
Kieran: “What is?”
Erin: “These soldiers—they’re a reflection of us! It’s supposed to be some taunt North is trying to humiliate us with. And they’re all upgraded with this new armour and tech that is literally unrecognisable from the previous models!”
Ty: “Ok? Then what do you do with it?”
Kurt: “I’m gonna have to call it quits now. My jet pack is damaged. They tore off one of the wings quickly. Sh*t.”
Lyra: “Efficient. I cannot disable them nor absorb them...”
Ty: “There’s gotta be something you can’t not do!”
Erin: “Actually, I still have one more trick up my sleeve. Kieran?”
Kieran: “Good call. We’ll try the blinding thing, I hope it works, just once. This tech of ours should be good enough to stall for a bit. And yes, their back. Any damage to the spine--is sufficient to kill one. Double confirmed. Thanks Erin.”
Ty: “And you’re saying the spines are the weak spot? Man you should have said it a while ago. We gotta stealth now?”
Kurt: “Ok kiddos. You heard the shadow lady. Distract em! Also shoot and kill!”
Despite under heavy fire, Kurt was the first to rush through everything. He threw his broken jet pack in the air, causing a minor chain reaction that he nearly tripped on, which killed 5 agents. Albeit his slight disappointment of having to rebuild one later, he knew he it worked. To the amazement of the team, he was already pulling punches and kicks against the ES agents. “Bet,” he said. And Kieran was the first to laugh uncontrollably under his mask. He began manipulating the matter after being done with close quarters combat.
Lyra nodded at Ty as she absorbed the steel walls, as he began projecting his energy powers that deflected off her body—-a quick way that incapacitated the opponents. His aim managed to bounce off, with a radiating glow that seemingly hit their spines. With a matter of minutes, the agents were down and started retreating, until....Rackham appeared, crashing down from above with her giant axe.
Kieran: “Okay this isn’t give me good vibes because the last villain I ever saw looked like a clear cut old school PlayStation character....”
Ty: “Which probably sucked.”
Erin: “And you’re right boyos.”
Sabine: “Finally. We are here. I would be more than glad to take you in to my uncle.”
Ty: “So I’ve heard....from our buddy Ghostforge huh. You brought more party people along?”
Sabine: “Not big enough? Did you expect a cruise party? I’d like to see how my fun can last for you losers....”
Knifenight: “Oh yes mistress....tis’ I, Knifenight. He is back again. Now gladly joining her ranks in her team.”
Lyra: “Huh, I thought the bastard went off. Third person talking is sooooo weird.”
Sabine: “No, no, no, that’s what I call it re-employment.”
Kurt: “Bit of a gimmick lady...you here to kill us or are you done talking? I’m still waiting for your payback.”
Sabine: “Maybe both. My axe does not like cooling down....you wanna see how it'll burn you to pieces while it can last?”
Sabine then charged at the Paladin team, with her giant axe swinging back and fourth. The clashing of sounds grew. Bullets were useless as Rackham sliced each one of them like child’s play, then the team would have to use their powers against their formidable foes....
***
(Somewhere in Italy, 2:50 A.M:)
Riley: “Oh gosh how long is this gonna fookin last? My bae leaves me with you after your friend took off with him...”
Sam: “Damn. I don’t know. Least to say we’ve been runnin’ and gunnin’...”
Riley: “Ya think those lads made it? Aboot time ainit?”
Sam: “I’m sure they did. Now if you’ll excuse me I gotta reload my rifle.”
Riley: “Pfft. Way to go. I’d rather be steamin...”
Sam: “Something’s not right again....my inner senses are tingling?”
Riley: “Good day to die hard again. What a f**king miserable day. Please do not tell me I have to eat sh*t for dinner twice, I miss my boyfriend enough already."
And in that moment more than 200 ES agents cornered and swarmed in on them. None other than a sudden reappearance of the White Ninja, with the army in his command.
White Ninja: “I told you we would meet again. Now you have seconds to spare—-“
Riley: “F**king cut the crap already ye bampot! You like being a rocket don’t ya?”
White Ninja: “Surrender or die. It is simple. I keep my word and I will do what I must. And yes, your scent is admirable. If I could trace it again, it seems easy.”
Riley: "You arse. Don't f*cking try to lay a hand on me or I'll cut your head to pieces."
White Ninja: "Boldness and stupidity. Very well. Let's see how you can fare well against so many."
Sam: “If you're planning to kill us, it's not gonna happen today. Not on my watch.”