Sena POV:

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Haa (Inhale), Fuu (Exhale).

Right now, I am on a hill lying down on my belly, overlooking the powder ganger facility. I have my silenced sniper rifle with night vision attachment with me, constantly scanning the facility for any snipers.

After his talk with his dad, Roy became quite cheerful. Then he started planning. A plan where he can test his abilities, wipe out a notorious gang, and have some fun, all in one. He explained his plan to us and also briefed us on our part. I am to stay here and provide support while Roy will storm the facility from the front.

Roy is still not here. Well I guess I will do some reckon.

There are total four watchtowers on four corners. I see four snipers patrolling on those towers. There is one administrative building and three prison buildings. I can't determine how many of those convicts are there in those buildings though. I see seventeen people in the open ground at the middle. Most of them don’t have any protective gear, but everyone one of them has a gun. This is not gonna be easy.

Roy – “This is Romeo. Anyone read me? Over.”

I put my finger on my ear-piece.

Sena – “This is Sierra. Reading you loud and clear, over.”

Roy – “There was a bit complication, but first part of the plan is a success. Sierra, there’s another hill on your ten. Scope it out. Meg and Juliet should be there any minute now. Over.”

Sena – “Roger that. Scoping it out now, but why Megan will be there? Over.”

Roy – “Primary target had plans for Meg tonight. We intervened just before the party started. Meg saw and heard the whole fiasco. She didn't even hesitate before running towards the facility. Over.”

Mike – “Mike here. Wasn't Juliet supposed to be with you? Over.”

Roy – “I had Juliet follow Meg. Over.”

Wolfy – “This is LQ-8… This is Wolf. Is there any changes to our plan? Over.”

Roy – “No change in plans. I will be at position delta within five mikes. Sierra, wait for my signal. Fire only when I am in trouble. Friendlies on your ten, so check your fire. How copy?”

Sena – “Sierra copies all. Good luck Romeo. Sierra out.”

I remove my finger from my ear-piece and steady my aim. This will be the first time when I am to provide cover during an assault.

Wolfy POV:

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Clink(sound of attaching the chainsaw to the tail )....Clack(sound of dislodging the chainsaw).....Swish(sound of swinging the chainsaw).......Swish.

Wolfy - “Close combat weapon diagnosis complete. No fault detected.”

I am currently waiting at a crossroad, behind a upside-down car, or at least what remains of a car. In front of me, there are three abandoned buildings. 4 people with anti-material rifles are patrolling the roofs. Thermal vision shows there are 7 heavily armed people inside.

There are three settlements of power ganger. First is the prison area, second is the eastern settlement and the western settlement. I am to get rid of everyone affiliated with the powder ganger in the western settlement.

Then again, my weapons are not exactly for mounting an assault when my enemies has enough firepower to punch through my armour.

Rich's POV:

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Hello there, I don't believe we have been formally introduced. I am Richard Smith, father of Kaushik Roy and Michael Smith.

Roy - “Who are you talking to dad?”

Rich - “Myself.”

Roy - “(Sigh) stay frosty dad.”

Rich - “I will.”

I cut the communication and refocus on the buildings in front of me. This building is the west settlement of powder gangers. I can see 2 people armed with anti-material rifle patrolling the rooftop. nano vision shows there are 11 people inside. 6 are armed with shotguns, 4 are armed with light-machine guns and 1 is armed with a god-damned gatling gun. How the hell I am supposed to take them out?

True, I still have my nano suit. But even so, nano suits are not invincible. They are best for hit and run tactic, but it's still risky facing such a large number, moreover such heavily armed.

Kaushik POV:

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I am waiting in front of the powder ganger facility. I look at Sena's position and nod. I know she is watching me, albeit through a sniper's scope, which is a bit unnerving. I take a deep breath, place my right palm on the door, and.

BOOOOMMMM!!!

Random guy #1 - “What the hell?”

Random guy #2 - “The fuck?”

Random guy #3 - “What's going on here?”

Random guy #4 - “Who's there?”

Random guy #5 - “Enemy attack?”

After the dust settles, all the people inside looks at me dumbfounded. It’s understandable. I don't think there is anyone who challenged them in their own den, moreover alone. Although I debated whether to take an stealthy approach or a direct one, I went with the latter. Cause I want them to feel fear.

I pull my right foot back and lean on it a bit. I also pull my right elbow back, kind of like a stance for throwing punch, and.

Roy - “Jet...”

Next moment, my fist found it's way on the face of the guy directly in front of me. Sound of his nose breaking could be heard clearly, and the guy in question flew back and skidded along the ground before coming to halt.

Roy - “...Punch”

I used impact on my right elbow and my under my right foot. Using impact on my elbow increases the speed of my punch, whereas using it under my legs gives me a short speed boost. Combining both, it appears like I just teleported and punched. I subbed it 'Jet punch'.

Random guy #3 - “KIIIIILL HIIIIIIM!!!”

Yeah right, like I would wait for you to properly aim and turn me into a beehive. I activate sonar and propel myself to the right where it's the most crowded, take out one of my guns and hold it in my left hand. I do it so that they can't open fire, whereas I am free to shoot or impact whoever I want.

I shoot RG#3(random guy #3) right in the face, impact unarmored RG#7 on his chest with enough force to gouge out his heart, propel backward to avoid incoming bullets, behead RG#1 with an impact blade, grab RG#4 by his throat, use him to shield myself from bullets which kills him in the process, shoot RG#2 first on his heart then on his throat, back-flip over RG#6 and shoot him on top of his head, land in front of RG#5, grab him by throat, put my gun inside his mouth, pulling the trigger and throwing him into RG#11, dive behind a upturned table.

I dive out of the cover, shoot RG#11 first on the knee then on the head, jet punch RG#8, miss RG#20 by an inch, which gave him a window of opportunity. Nearly 10 guy jumped me instantly in order to bring me down. Guys guys guys, I am all for affection and such, but this is downright creepy.

I throw down my gun, clap my hands, take a deep breath, and.

Roy - “SHINRA TENSEI!!!”

A 360 degree impact went out with me as it's centre. All the guys holding onto me went flying, as if bashed by an invisible wall. Hey, don't complain about the name now. It's one of my favourite moves.

I dive forward, retrieve my gun, jet punch RG#13 to avoid getting surrounded and also killing him, shoot RG#17 and RG#12 right in the middle of the eye, propel forward to grab RG#15 by his face, pummel him on the ground, shooting him on throat twice, propel to the right, deliver a high kick accelerated by an impact on right cheek of RG#16 which effectively snaps his neck, killing him, shoot RG#14 in the head, propel backward to gain distance.

Rest of the powder gangers regroups. They are wary of me. Everyone has their guns trained on me, but none is pulling the trigger. It's no wonder. After all, I just dispatched more than half of them without taking a single bullet. Even if they pull the trigger, they are not confident they can hit me.

Unknown voice - “Who the fuck are you?”

I look towards the administrative building, from where the voice came from. A man dressed in jeans, bullet-proof vest and helmet is coming out of the building.

Roy - “Who's asking?”

Samuel - “Name's Samuel. I am the leader, the boss, the king, or whatever you want to call me, of this place.”

Roy - “I see. Well then Samuel, I am called dark lord.”

Samuel - “Dark lord? Never heard of it.”

Roy - “Never heard of a two man team going around cleaning this area?”

Samuel - “Yes, I have heard of two hero wannabe. One with black hair, dressed in a black suit, other with blond hair, dressed in a white suit, clearing out our safe houses. You one of them?”

Roy - “Hero? Me? (Snicker) You're mistaking me with someone else Samuel. I am no hero who brings justice. I am the dark lord who punishes whoever disrupts peace.”

Samuel bursts into laughter. I narrow my eyes at the obvious mockery.

Samuel - “Punish? Me? Do you even know who you are fucking with bastard?”

Roy - “Oh please enlighten me.”

Samuel - “Why don't come at me and find out yourself.”

I ready my guns and shoot him right in the middle of the eye twice. Game over, or so I expected to happen.

Samuel - “It's gonna take more than just shooting me.”

Both bullets are suspended in the air. Shit, he is an evolved. Most likely,

Roy - “Magnetism?”

Samuel - “(Claps) congratulations you are absolutely correct. Here's your reward.”

Both bullets shoots out with considerable force, both aimed at my head. I propel to the left to avoid them. A gun from his nearest guy zooms into his hand and he starts shooting at me.

RG#19 - “Run! Clear the area! Boss is going to fight!”

Immediately the others guys starts coming out of the buildings and starts running towards the exit. No sane people wants to become collateral when two people who are clearly out of their league clashes with each other. But too bad for them. Another surprise is waiting for them outside the facility, which happens to be a deadly surprise.

We patiently wait for the people to clear the area. Samuel cringed after everyone started screaming right after they exited the facility.

Samuel - “You bastard! You brought help didn't you?”

Roy - “Really? I mean I know you criminals tend to be a bit thick-headed, but really? You really expected a lone man to storm a stronghold without backup? Who do you think I am, superman?”

Samuel - “Who?”

Roy - “It's a long story. Anyway, yes I brought help. Both east and west settlements are also being attacked as we speak. Highway 93 is also being guarded. So?”

Samuel - “So what?”

Roy - “It's just you and me sammy. Just YOU. And ME.”

Samuel - “Grrrr. You will regret this boy. YOU WILL FUCKING REGRET THIS.”

Samuel starts shooting at me. I dive behind a solid rock for cover, but what the fuck?

Bullets upon bullets effortlessly punched through the rock and hit me. I cringed in pain. My wounds are regenerating but man it fucking hurts.

Samuel - “Forgot I am a magnet? Taking cover isn't gonna help.”

Shit, he is increasing the speed of the bullets with his magnetic ability, maybe making it spin too. I have to keep moving or else it gonna be bad. At least now I know why they ran outside instead of hiding in the buildings.

I propel outside of the cover and start shooting. However they are deflected to the side by some kind of magnetic barrier. No good. I grab a ceramic plate and throw it, but he shoots it down. I take out three wingstick and throw them from different angle. He doesn't even bat an eye, or pay those any attention. I keep running to avoid his bullets, but sometimes I get hit. All the thrown wingsticks also gets deflected by his barrier. Shit. It all comes down sheer speed and hand to hand combat now isn't it?

I throw down my guns and other metals on me. I can't afford to give him a chance to use my own weapons against me. Then I accumulate all my remaining energy to my leg and charge him full speed.

He smirks and shoots me, thinking I will keep charging him head on. Good thinking, but please, I am not that naive. I run to him in a zig-zag pattern, avoiding most of his bullets. Within less than a second I got a firm hold on his helmet, and pummelled him on the ground. I place my right palm on him helmet.

Samuel - “This helmet was specifically designed to shield against kinetic impacts boy. Your impact is not gonna even scratch it.”

Roy - “Oh this ain't a impact. This is...”

I gather my remaining energy in my right hand. I inhale deeply and.

Roy - “REJECT!!!”