>>5748296Okay, let’s think this through… oh! Idea! “Nalitaty, can you send over the data as soon as you get it? You and Irico are still at risk, and the quicker we can get you out there, and we want that ASAP.”
“Sure thing! Will start the transfer as soon as I can!”
“Got a plan, Peppa?” Videl asks.
“I do. We’ll give them some more time by providing a distraction. Any sites on the list that we need to hit while we’re waiting for that intel, Eagalia? Preferably ones closer to where Dummy-Gross might be monitoring.”
She taps the side of her head and looks around. “Hmm… I believe there’s one that fits that description, a few klicks away. But it poses significant risks.”
“We wouldn’t still be here if risks were all it took to scare us off.” your uncle declares with a grin.
“Then let’s get going!” Zubastik declares, turning into his shark form and taking off with all of you.
‘Momma Bird, now that you’ve got a good read on one of those Astrabellua, do you think you can sense out any others at this point? Those might end up the bigger priority. Over.’
‘I can give it a try, Ghost Pepper, but I need to do this first. Will let everyone know ASAP. Over and out.’
As you all head towards the location, you actually reach the edge of the massive gash in the planet, allowing you to properly look down from it. The sheer carnage from the twisted metal and debris stretches down for kilometer upon kilometer, with almost no end in sight. You do however catch glimpses of many, many of the Metal Beasts lurking about, wandering through the ruined area, some even taking on insect-like or aircraft-like forms and flying around the place. “…Damn. Looks like we’ve got our work cut out for us.” you remark as you look over all the potential opponents.
“Based on older intel, Demiurgos had a lab in this general area before the Cataclysm.” Eagalia points out. “While it’s a long shot, we might be able to uncover what’s left of it. Let’s try to find it before-”
There’s a low rumble as energy starts to surge in an area about 100 meters deep into the gash. Many of the Metal Beasts that were previously flying around on their own start to make their way towards where you can sense the energy spike. And… there’s movement, through the tons and tons of metal. You all take defensive stances, with Videl remarking, “Looks like the ‘lab’ is trying to find us instead.”
(cont.)
