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Paladin Ascending Vol 2 #9: Reckoning
The smell of used gunpowder was high. Probably enough to fuel explosives which could flow the rivers across the English Channel, let alone overpowering everything else in this place. I haven’t seen a battle like this in years, from my early days to fighting this evil warlord again. The last time I remembered—-was my team losing. They nearly lost their lives and gave it to a cause they were willing to pay for. Avalon, united like the island. North was right about the Arthurian mythology, it wasn't hard to unsee comparisons. I remember two centuries ago there was a media franchise, entitled Kingsmen that my grandparents told me in my childhood. Perhaps that’s where the inspirations went down the line, of me being so fascinated by these fantasy tales and myths. The flavours of youth.
But it's history now. Right now living in this moment to fight again may have been a pleasure. I should be feeling more guilty somehow because I’ve walked into this path alongside the people I know. I shouldn't' be concerned if the Paladin board busts me somehow....what if the madam herself was watching? Risky moves indeed...
Raze: “Remus, come in. What is going on.”
Edens: “Not now Raze. I can’t.”
Raze: “This is a direct order. You wouldn’t expect me to read your mind, would you? Respond. Now.”
Edens: “If you did, see it for yourself. I am the living proof. We are fighting North, right here in Cyprus.”
Raze: “North?! What is he doing here? How did you find him?”
Edens: “Long story. Like I said, I can’t explain now. For once, you listen to my orders....”
Raze: “No, you will not disobey—-“
Edens: “Just send reinforcements, goddamnit. Cyprus. Right now. Get the remnants of the faction in Europe to come before my link dies out.”
That’s why I always despised board meetings. Or calls like that. Raze was poisonous on her grasp to get the work done, and that is why we never saw eye to eye. It wouldn't disturb me to say it, but it’s true. But things don’t get better when my protégées and Team Gamma are fighting against the enemy hard...and one of them, is against the strongest. Tough as nails.
Gardner: “My shields. You cannot penetrate them.”
North: “But your sister? You will lose her if you keep using your net force like that? Mason, you know better than your own health.”
Gardner: “No, don’t do this. Do not use my sister as an act of willingness for me to give up”
North: “That is foolishness. It is your weak spot, no? You will be on your knees begging for mercy soon. I will feed on your negative energy if you’re draining so much by every second."
Gardner: “Then don't tell me how to run things. I will use this fight to prolong my friends however I can."
North: “See, simple as it is. You die, and I will keep inciting fear and distrust in them. She is your downfall as well, after all. I strike into the hearts of Paladin when they lose a major financial backing---”
Gardner: “That doesn’t have anything to do with the innocent lives. I will lose mines soon, but not before you will join me in imminent death."
North: “Don’t be so foolish....of course it does. You are a businessman! Not a hero! Death? Merely a scratch on my shoulder. I embrace it factually!" When one of yours stepped up, he would be too tempted not to resist my offers....one too easy to break. Sadly, he would have been a great addition for my army. These dead agents of yours, and mines...”
Edens: “Dear god no.....you tried to raise a dead army?”
North: “Why yes, again! Remus, you know me so well! Unlike your protege....the foundation of a massive army re-emerging. Cryogenics and technology. Like how I twisted the ES. Under my wrath”
Edens: “And some of them here....are the brainwashed ones...you are most definitely insane.”
North: "Craziness is in everyone. Madness belongs in the method, my friends. That is what power means to me."
***
I telepathically send a link to the team surrounding me. They seem to take the conversation account....unsurprisingly. Disappointment, anger. Emotions clouding judgements.
Kurt: “Well sh*t! That’s like impossible. Raising the dead is a step beyond in human evolution. Alchemy, dark magic...he is truly gone crazy. A war like that...”
Harry: “What's the meaning of this? The fact we’re actually fighting our own kind now? F**k.”
Kieran: “It doesn’t matter! We have at least try freeing them first--Well, I guess maybe killing is a way to end some misery here.”
Kieran runs, blasting his way through. He seems to have mastered the the light, blinding 20 ES agents trying to block his way. He quickly aims at the cuffs Riley and Sam have on, as he caresses her face. Jesse takes a dive roll and helps his Sam up as he tries to look for their weapons. In the ensuing chaos, Dusksmoke throws his staff like a boomerang, taking down those who try to approach him.
Kieran: “You good darling? I’m sorry I wasn’t there....”
Riley: “I know babe. I've been through worse....but I did put up a good fight didn’t I?”
Kieran: "Yes, but we need to reduce the amount of damage we cause to our enemies.
Jesse: “Sam! I hope you and her are fine now. You still got strength to fight?”
Sam: “Yes....I got like, a 140 heartbeats that I can count in this area. Now we know the strategy, get me my sword. There is a rematch with that son of a b*tch over there on the west side. Vibroclash, lets do this!”
In the midst of the White Ninja’s personal battle with Ty and Erin, it seems Raze has got my call. Not negotiable, just the emergency call. Dozens of black clad Paladin agents arrive, they get in from various sides from north to south. I’d likely assume they managed to penetrate the mountaintop before getting into from the other tunnels. Sam and Riley go headfirst, swords clashing. It’s an all out war as our faction shoot without remorse as the ES take surprise hits. I do a headcount as 60 of them are taken down under gunfire. The White Ninja, despite being heavily occupied, cuts down 10 Paladin agents. Damn. He is pretty fast I admit. Dusksmoke manages to land his feet quick enough to anticipate his attacks, taking hit after hit with the staff.
Sam: “This ends today.”
White Ninja: “Sorry....yet not sorry.”
Riley: “You’ll pay for this one!”
White Ninja: “And so you think all can take on me? Very unwise of you.....” (he unleashes his spiked, mechanic arms from his back, also revealing his sharp blades)
Jesse: “Sh*t! This guy ain't f*cking around. He seriously has swords like a d*mn chopper! Take cover!”
Riley: “Not If I do my thing again. Doc, on your six!”
Sam: “Fine. Here goes nothing”
Riley charges up her dual katanas with vibration, but the Ninja’s arms are too much for her as they knock her off the ground as she couldn't hold off the blades. She is thrown back even further, as the ninja's draw close to her face. Jesse aims his hands at the ninja’s back, firing pulses of electric shocks. The ninja then shook uncontrollably, attempting to regain its form still. Then Sam throws his own sword right into his heart as it is still fried.
Sam: “Here’s what you get.”
And he falls down, the sword piercing through the armour. Grey liquid flows below the ground, followed by a mix of cybernetics frying up, a menacing laugh could be heard underneath the hooded cyborg. The 3 then take off in assisting the others.
Meanwhile, Ty focuses his efforts on battling North’s niece and Knifenight, rallying a call that summons his allies.
Ty: “Her lava powers are out of control! My energy beams won’t hold much longer....”
Lyra: “Neither will my second layers, they’re gonna penetrate through. My shield will only last for 10 more minutes, barely enough with that talking weirdo....”
Harry: “Let me try phasing through her. I wish someone had ice or water powers....but we ain't got one right now.”
Kurt: “I have a knacker for it....say, I could try redirect the lava back at her, even if she’s invulnerable. Worth a shot. I still have some freeze bombs that can slow her down."
Harry: “Good idea.”
Harry dives headfirst, engaging in CQC with Knifenight, stepping on stop of his head and stomping him on floor. Fireflare keeps unleashing the lava around the 20 agents, immediately burning them. He phases through her body, only for his arm to reappear, disabling Rackham’s left arm. I can see the veins tear through, as she screams with blood popping everywhere. Her axe falls down to the ground. However she isn’t completely defenceless, because her powers aren’t cooling down. She's more enraged now. Lyra then steps up, absorbing the ground. Like a shield ready to defend us. Harry's struggling, covered in blood and trying to prevent Sabine's right arm from firing more lava.
Lyra: “Hurry!”
Kurt: “Come on....you got this old uncle. Come on!”
Harry: “Do it! Now!”
Kurt: “Here we go. Here it is!”
(Lyra’s armour starts wearing off as Kurt throws the ice bomb. Inevitably, the molten is reduced when it gets redirected. Sabine’s legs start to turn grey up until the waist. She tries to break free and keep firing, but Ty knocks her out with a super strong punch.)
Ty: “I’ve always wanted her to taste these fists.”
Kurt: “So, two down, assuming we've taken care of---"
Ty: “Yup. Erin, look out!”
North, impatient with the fighting, blasts a wave of dark energy towards Erin, who is fighting with her axes, but Ty rushes in and catches the shot in time. He falls to the ground hard, landing across the east corner. Erin quickly runs to her side as the team almost loses focus for a moment in the heat of the battle. Mason is visibly shook from the power struggle. I would not believe that his veins have grown even more green, like a living radar. He activates his net shields, walking closer to the stairs that North is standing on. In this instant, it hits me, knowing my protege won’t last very long. At least Exosage was there. I couldn't imagine if she wasn't by Nightedge's side...
Erin: “Ty!”
Ty: “Ughh...”
Erin: “No Ty....don’t lose me on this one...please....please be ok.”
Ty: “I’m sorry Erin....”
Erin: “No....”
Ty: "It's ok...I can get up, I can fight..."
Erin: "No! You can't! Just shut up! You're hurt!"
Ty: “I’m sorry for what I did....I’ve worried too much about you. I know my attitude’s changed because of the way things were, ever since we split. I’m too focused, I know. I saved you because I knew I had to.” (coughs some blood)
Erin: “You never called me back! I’m always worried about you all the time—hold on, why am I saying this. Oh my god.” (mumbles fast)
Ty: “Because you actually care for me. A lot. I know, I probably had my excuses. We were avoiding each other in private. I’m sorry I let you down every time even if I didn’t want to. Out of my friends here, I’ve always wanted to protect you, Erin Adrenna Holt. You matter so much to me. After what we’ve been through, I’m not gonna lie, I still have feelings for you.”
Erin: “I understand now....I’ve missed you so much too. I just didn’t wanna open up because dad was too strict about things and....I’m focused on work too. Too awkward in team settings. I shouldn’t have ditched you like that.” (mumbles even faster)
Ty: “You're my perfect partner, once again. No matter what the reasons are, I love you, Erin. Please go out with me. Again.”
Erin: “I....I love you too Ty. How about we call this our make up date?”
Ty: “Heck...yeah.”
And they kissed each other quickly, before Erin manages to get Ty out of the way to safety.
***
Edens: “No this isn’t right son.”
Gardner: “I gotta end this Remus. Please. I'm losing control by the minute. He's right. He was right about this! I'm not trying to give in but this is our chance.”
Edens: “Fine. It's suicidal but I'm charging my brain capacity to max. We will do this together.”
Dusksmoke: “Three is company. I’ve dealt with most of his soldiers....most of them are down already. I have backup shurikens that might be able to hold him off.”
North: "Roundtable knights....you will only waste more idiocracy on tiring efforts trying to stop me. It won’t work. My plan will enact further no matter how much it takes. And you, Mason Gardner, will die further by this instance.”
Edens: “We'll sure as hell try. But never forget, these knights have faith in one another."
I muster up using my mental powers, seemingly giving North nosebleeds. He cries, suffering from the mental pain I'm giving him. I am one of the opponents he secretly fears, but even though holding myself against his own would be a daunting task now given my age rather than when I was younger. Gardner, standing next to me, edges closer to the stairs, expands the net shields and generates offensive weapons. While North still cries in Dusksmoke disables him with his shurikens, encasing him with electricity and his armour to start falling off.
Trying to reclaim his own senses, North pushes us off with a massive shockwave, killing 5 agents who didn’t land too well on the left. Gardner, is the first to get back on his feet quickly, his eyes now green, but looking really pale under his sweat—- begins creating a shield half the size of the base, sending the warlord towards the reactor. His own weapon. God, what is he doing...
North: “What are you doing?”
Gardner: “Overloading you with negative power. You’ve always wanted more. Take it up and suck it in like a man. Now go to hell.”
North: “No!!!!!!”
Gardner: “Let’s finish this one. This is the part where you apologise to my sister, you f**ker.
Edens: "Everyone, get out now!"
The base explodes in every way possible. Agents start to evacuate everyone out. The ES agents scramble, taking Sabine Rackham and Knifenight in the opposite direction. It seems as if our transporters have taken the hit. More energy surges from the reactor. I try to telekinetically remove Mason from the reactor just as it was going to explode. Kurt, Dusksmoke, Jesse and Lyra all form a line, throwing gadgets which built up a giant energy shield. Knowing it won't keep the explosions at bay, I try to block them with my mental powers, preventing the aftershock, but is it too much to contain before I throw a few charges of energy shields. We stay for a couple minutes as I keep using my mind to push the teams away...
***
As we leave slowly, the base finally erodes, with island nearby sinks slowly from the explosions, as I can witness it aboard the ship, mid air. I’m tattered and dirty, I know, and it was a good fight. I’m tired as well, looking at my damaged crew Mason is unconscious. Paladin agents have captured the remaining ES agents, which should be a good number of 30 left. Jets arrive to pick us up and some medics come to aid the wounded, with Sam and Lyra helping out.
Edens: “We did it everyone. I can’t believe it....we actually made it to the base in the span of a night”
Jesse: “Please don’t be disappointed....please don’t be disappointed.”
Edens: “No, I’m just too proud of you guys today. How would I be disappointed? We’ve actually accomplished so much, coming far that we took down our biggest adversary for now. We avenged the fallen for what he’s done....in turn, I finally understand that we truly are a team to be working together. You’ve all shown your duties and what it means to be an agent, having courage and fearlessness. And for once, thank you everyone. The spirit of Paladin will never die. We are knights today and tomorrow. But I'm a bit tired to make a speech further. Anyways.....let’s head home.”
What a day to be alive. I should be able to sleep well for a while before having to deal with paperwork later.
Paladin Ascending Vol 2 #9: Reckoning
The smell of used gunpowder was high. Probably enough to fuel explosives which could flow the rivers across the English Channel, let alone overpowering everything else in this place. I haven’t seen a battle like this in years, from my early days to fighting this evil warlord again. The last time I remembered—-was my team losing. They nearly lost their lives and gave it to a cause they were willing to pay for. Avalon, united like the island. North was right about the Arthurian mythology, it wasn't hard to unsee comparisons. I remember two centuries ago there was a media franchise, entitled Kingsmen that my grandparents told me in my childhood. Perhaps that’s where the inspirations went down the line, of me being so fascinated by these fantasy tales and myths. The flavours of youth.
But it's history now. Right now living in this moment to fight again may have been a pleasure. I should be feeling more guilty somehow because I’ve walked into this path alongside the people I know. I shouldn't' be concerned if the Paladin board busts me somehow....what if the madam herself was watching? Risky moves indeed...
Raze: “Remus, come in. What is going on.”
Edens: “Not now Raze. I can’t.”
Raze: “This is a direct order. You wouldn’t expect me to read your mind, would you? Respond. Now.”
Edens: “If you did, see it for yourself. I am the living proof. We are fighting North, right here in Cyprus.”
Raze: “North?! What is he doing here? How did you find him?”
Edens: “Long story. Like I said, I can’t explain now. For once, you listen to my orders....”
Raze: “No, you will not disobey—-“
Edens: “Just send reinforcements, goddamnit. Cyprus. Right now. Get the remnants of the faction in Europe to come before my link dies out.”
That’s why I always despised board meetings. Or calls like that. Raze was poisonous on her grasp to get the work done, and that is why we never saw eye to eye. It wouldn't disturb me to say it, but it’s true. But things don’t get better when my protégées and Team Gamma are fighting against the enemy hard...and one of them, is against the strongest. Tough as nails.
Gardner: “My shields. You cannot penetrate them.”
North: “But your sister? You will lose her if you keep using your net force like that? Mason, you know better than your own health.”
Gardner: “No, don’t do this. Do not use my sister as an act of willingness for me to give up”
North: “That is foolishness. It is your weak spot, no? You will be on your knees begging for mercy soon. I will feed on your negative energy if you’re draining so much by every second."
Gardner: “Then don't tell me how to run things. I will use this fight to prolong my friends however I can."
North: “See, simple as it is. You die, and I will keep inciting fear and distrust in them. She is your downfall as well, after all. I strike into the hearts of Paladin when they lose a major financial backing---”
Gardner: “That doesn’t have anything to do with the innocent lives. I will lose mines soon, but not before you will join me in imminent death."
North: “Don’t be so foolish....of course it does. You are a businessman! Not a hero! Death? Merely a scratch on my shoulder. I embrace it factually!" When one of yours stepped up, he would be too tempted not to resist my offers....one too easy to break. Sadly, he would have been a great addition for my army. These dead agents of yours, and mines...”
Edens: “Dear god no.....you tried to raise a dead army?”
North: “Why yes, again! Remus, you know me so well! Unlike your protege....the foundation of a massive army re-emerging. Cryogenics and technology. Like how I twisted the ES. Under my wrath”
Edens: “And some of them here....are the brainwashed ones...you are most definitely insane.”
North: "Craziness is in everyone. Madness belongs in the method, my friends. That is what power means to me."
***
I telepathically send a link to the team surrounding me. They seem to take the conversation account....unsurprisingly. Disappointment, anger. Emotions clouding judgements.
Kurt: “Well sh*t! That’s like impossible. Raising the dead is a step beyond in human evolution. Alchemy, dark magic...he is truly gone crazy. A war like that...”
Harry: “What's the meaning of this? The fact we’re actually fighting our own kind now? F**k.”
Kieran: “It doesn’t matter! We have at least try freeing them first--Well, I guess maybe killing is a way to end some misery here.”
Kieran runs, blasting his way through. He seems to have mastered the the light, blinding 20 ES agents trying to block his way. He quickly aims at the cuffs Riley and Sam have on, as he caresses her face. Jesse takes a dive roll and helps his Sam up as he tries to look for their weapons. In the ensuing chaos, Dusksmoke throws his staff like a boomerang, taking down those who try to approach him.
Kieran: “You good darling? I’m sorry I wasn’t there....”
Riley: “I know babe. I've been through worse....but I did put up a good fight didn’t I?”
Kieran: "Yes, but we need to reduce the amount of damage we cause to our enemies.
Jesse: “Sam! I hope you and her are fine now. You still got strength to fight?”
Sam: “Yes....I got like, a 140 heartbeats that I can count in this area. Now we know the strategy, get me my sword. There is a rematch with that son of a b*tch over there on the west side. Vibroclash, lets do this!”
In the midst of the White Ninja’s personal battle with Ty and Erin, it seems Raze has got my call. Not negotiable, just the emergency call. Dozens of black clad Paladin agents arrive, they get in from various sides from north to south. I’d likely assume they managed to penetrate the mountaintop before getting into from the other tunnels. Sam and Riley go headfirst, swords clashing. It’s an all out war as our faction shoot without remorse as the ES take surprise hits. I do a headcount as 60 of them are taken down under gunfire. The White Ninja, despite being heavily occupied, cuts down 10 Paladin agents. Damn. He is pretty fast I admit. Dusksmoke manages to land his feet quick enough to anticipate his attacks, taking hit after hit with the staff.
Sam: “This ends today.”
White Ninja: “Sorry....yet not sorry.”
Riley: “You’ll pay for this one!”
White Ninja: “And so you think all can take on me? Very unwise of you.....” (he unleashes his spiked, mechanic arms from his back, also revealing his sharp blades)
Jesse: “Sh*t! This guy ain't f*cking around. He seriously has swords like a d*mn chopper! Take cover!”
Riley: “Not If I do my thing again. Doc, on your six!”
Sam: “Fine. Here goes nothing”
Riley charges up her dual katanas with vibration, but the Ninja’s arms are too much for her as they knock her off the ground as she couldn't hold off the blades. She is thrown back even further, as the ninja's draw close to her face. Jesse aims his hands at the ninja’s back, firing pulses of electric shocks. The ninja then shook uncontrollably, attempting to regain its form still. Then Sam throws his own sword right into his heart as it is still fried.
Sam: “Here’s what you get.”
And he falls down, the sword piercing through the armour. Grey liquid flows below the ground, followed by a mix of cybernetics frying up, a menacing laugh could be heard underneath the hooded cyborg. The 3 then take off in assisting the others.
Meanwhile, Ty focuses his efforts on battling North’s niece and Knifenight, rallying a call that summons his allies.
Ty: “Her lava powers are out of control! My energy beams won’t hold much longer....”
Lyra: “Neither will my second layers, they’re gonna penetrate through. My shield will only last for 10 more minutes, barely enough with that talking weirdo....”
Harry: “Let me try phasing through her. I wish someone had ice or water powers....but we ain't got one right now.”
Kurt: “I have a knacker for it....say, I could try redirect the lava back at her, even if she’s invulnerable. Worth a shot. I still have some freeze bombs that can slow her down."
Harry: “Good idea.”
Harry dives headfirst, engaging in CQC with Knifenight, stepping on stop of his head and stomping him on floor. Fireflare keeps unleashing the lava around the 20 agents, immediately burning them. He phases through her body, only for his arm to reappear, disabling Rackham’s left arm. I can see the veins tear through, as she screams with blood popping everywhere. Her axe falls down to the ground. However she isn’t completely defenceless, because her powers aren’t cooling down. She's more enraged now. Lyra then steps up, absorbing the ground. Like a shield ready to defend us. Harry's struggling, covered in blood and trying to prevent Sabine's right arm from firing more lava.
Lyra: “Hurry!”
Kurt: “Come on....you got this old uncle. Come on!”
Harry: “Do it! Now!”
Kurt: “Here we go. Here it is!”
(Lyra’s armour starts wearing off as Kurt throws the ice bomb. Inevitably, the molten is reduced when it gets redirected. Sabine’s legs start to turn grey up until the waist. She tries to break free and keep firing, but Ty knocks her out with a super strong punch.)
Ty: “I’ve always wanted her to taste these fists.”
Kurt: “So, two down, assuming we've taken care of---"
Ty: “Yup. Erin, look out!”
North, impatient with the fighting, blasts a wave of dark energy towards Erin, who is fighting with her axes, but Ty rushes in and catches the shot in time. He falls to the ground hard, landing across the east corner. Erin quickly runs to her side as the team almost loses focus for a moment in the heat of the battle. Mason is visibly shook from the power struggle. I would not believe that his veins have grown even more green, like a living radar. He activates his net shields, walking closer to the stairs that North is standing on. In this instant, it hits me, knowing my protege won’t last very long. At least Exosage was there. I couldn't imagine if she wasn't by Nightedge's side...
Erin: “Ty!”
Ty: “Ughh...”
Erin: “No Ty....don’t lose me on this one...please....please be ok.”
Ty: “I’m sorry Erin....”
Erin: “No....”
Ty: "It's ok...I can get up, I can fight..."
Erin: "No! You can't! Just shut up! You're hurt!"
Ty: “I’m sorry for what I did....I’ve worried too much about you. I know my attitude’s changed because of the way things were, ever since we split. I’m too focused, I know. I saved you because I knew I had to.” (coughs some blood)
Erin: “You never called me back! I’m always worried about you all the time—hold on, why am I saying this. Oh my god.” (mumbles fast)
Ty: “Because you actually care for me. A lot. I know, I probably had my excuses. We were avoiding each other in private. I’m sorry I let you down every time even if I didn’t want to. Out of my friends here, I’ve always wanted to protect you, Erin Adrenna Holt. You matter so much to me. After what we’ve been through, I’m not gonna lie, I still have feelings for you.”
Erin: “I understand now....I’ve missed you so much too. I just didn’t wanna open up because dad was too strict about things and....I’m focused on work too. Too awkward in team settings. I shouldn’t have ditched you like that.” (mumbles even faster)
Ty: “You're my perfect partner, once again. No matter what the reasons are, I love you, Erin. Please go out with me. Again.”
Erin: “I....I love you too Ty. How about we call this our make up date?”
Ty: “Heck...yeah.”
And they kissed each other quickly, before Erin manages to get Ty out of the way to safety.
***
Edens: “No this isn’t right son.”
Gardner: “I gotta end this Remus. Please. I'm losing control by the minute. He's right. He was right about this! I'm not trying to give in but this is our chance.”
Edens: “Fine. It's suicidal but I'm charging my brain capacity to max. We will do this together.”
Dusksmoke: “Three is company. I’ve dealt with most of his soldiers....most of them are down already. I have backup shurikens that might be able to hold him off.”
North: "Roundtable knights....you will only waste more idiocracy on tiring efforts trying to stop me. It won’t work. My plan will enact further no matter how much it takes. And you, Mason Gardner, will die further by this instance.”
Edens: “We'll sure as hell try. But never forget, these knights have faith in one another."
I muster up using my mental powers, seemingly giving North nosebleeds. He cries, suffering from the mental pain I'm giving him. I am one of the opponents he secretly fears, but even though holding myself against his own would be a daunting task now given my age rather than when I was younger. Gardner, standing next to me, edges closer to the stairs, expands the net shields and generates offensive weapons. While North still cries in Dusksmoke disables him with his shurikens, encasing him with electricity and his armour to start falling off.
Trying to reclaim his own senses, North pushes us off with a massive shockwave, killing 5 agents who didn’t land too well on the left. Gardner, is the first to get back on his feet quickly, his eyes now green, but looking really pale under his sweat—- begins creating a shield half the size of the base, sending the warlord towards the reactor. His own weapon. God, what is he doing...
North: “What are you doing?”
Gardner: “Overloading you with negative power. You’ve always wanted more. Take it up and suck it in like a man. Now go to hell.”
North: “No!!!!!!”
Gardner: “Let’s finish this one. This is the part where you apologise to my sister, you f**ker.
Edens: "Everyone, get out now!"
The base explodes in every way possible. Agents start to evacuate everyone out. The ES agents scramble, taking Sabine Rackham and Knifenight in the opposite direction. It seems as if our transporters have taken the hit. More energy surges from the reactor. I try to telekinetically remove Mason from the reactor just as it was going to explode. Kurt, Dusksmoke, Jesse and Lyra all form a line, throwing gadgets which built up a giant energy shield. Knowing it won't keep the explosions at bay, I try to block them with my mental powers, preventing the aftershock, but is it too much to contain before I throw a few charges of energy shields. We stay for a couple minutes as I keep using my mind to push the teams away...
***
As we leave slowly, the base finally erodes, with island nearby sinks slowly from the explosions, as I can witness it aboard the ship, mid air. I’m tattered and dirty, I know, and it was a good fight. I’m tired as well, looking at my damaged crew Mason is unconscious. Paladin agents have captured the remaining ES agents, which should be a good number of 30 left. Jets arrive to pick us up and some medics come to aid the wounded, with Sam and Lyra helping out.
Edens: “We did it everyone. I can’t believe it....we actually made it to the base in the span of a night”
Jesse: “Please don’t be disappointed....please don’t be disappointed.”
Edens: “No, I’m just too proud of you guys today. How would I be disappointed? We’ve actually accomplished so much, coming far that we took down our biggest adversary for now. We avenged the fallen for what he’s done....in turn, I finally understand that we truly are a team to be working together. You’ve all shown your duties and what it means to be an agent, having courage and fearlessness. And for once, thank you everyone. The spirit of Paladin will never die. We are knights today and tomorrow. But I'm a bit tired to make a speech further. Anyways.....let’s head home.”
What a day to be alive. I should be able to sleep well for a while before having to deal with paperwork later.