Post by cobalt on Jan 11, 2015 15:36:17 GMT -6
(Got bored and wrote this. Takes place in the Power Grab universe, when Kuro, X, Sigurd and Rose are leaving Shii's corporation. It's short, but I may write more later or make this a non-canon series.)
As Kuro made her way through the building, attempting to find an exit, a concussive blast of fire echoed from above her. A shot that could only come from the weaponized suit Virus wore at all times. On complete alert and with a smoke bomb in hand, she continued, only to have a second blast of fire charge right down the hallway.
Kuro threw herself into a door, smashing through and jumping through into another room. A bathroom. She kept the smoke bomb in hand in case of her being found, but heard nothing but silence. She grabbed her handgun and smashed the butt of it into the mirror, causing the glass to shatter.
The assassin picked up a piece of broken glass off the counter and used it to look through the room outside. No signs of any mechanized psychopaths in the room. With that, she headed back out the door as she holstered the handgun.
Only to have yet another blast of fire charge through the bathroom. Kuro immediately threw herself over a desk, and into her own shadow. With an outlook on the room, she saw Virus emerge from the flames, his cannon apparently cooling.
Kuro took this opportunity to jump out from behind him, keeping her handgun leveled and a smoke bomb within half a second’s use. Virus could certainly tell she’d be able to target one of the few weakspots on it's body, the back of the neck, with the gun, but chose to move anyway.
With a grunt, Virus turned around slowly, it’s eyes examining the young woman in front of him. “Miss Kage.” A deep, rumbling voice uttered. “You’re holding a handgun, not a rocket launcher.”
With that, Kuro braced herself and pulled the trigger, the recoil sending even her back an inch or two. She came prepared, this handgun was among the most powerful in the world. It’d even cause a bit of pain for something like Virus.
The shot embedded itself in Virus’ armor, causing it to emit a slight acknowledgement of pain. The first time she’d ever heard the thing not sound completely robotic. The helmet looked her up and down, giving her a nod. “Credit where it’s due, I wasn’t expecting that.”
“Cut the bullshit and explain why you haven’t fired at me yet. If you wanted to kill me, you would’ve. What game are you trying to fucking play?” Kuro growled.
“I don’t play games, Miss Kage. You of all should-“ Virus started, before being cut off.
“Drop the formalities. What do you want?” Kuro barked again.
“…Very well then. Kuro Kage, I don’t play games. I have one question for you, before I take another shot at you. Why would you bother, with this foolishness?” Virus questioned.
“And just what the fuck are you talking about? Foolishness? Your boss is a Navajo psychopath who tortures people and makes a living off of it. Anything, and I mean anything, is better than working for Shii.” Kuro replied, keeping her weapon leveled.
“Is that truly so, Kuro? Look at your comrades on this ‘mission.’ The smart-mouthed buffoon of a scientist who won’t reveal his true identity, the flamboyant slut who’s bound to disobey orders, and the dragon-spawn who you hardly know.”
“As opposed to you, the suited warrior with an undying, ridiculous sense of duty as a ‘soldier’, the psychotic lolita bitch who is related to aforementioned flamboyant slut, and the other dragon-spawn that I hardly know, but still have an undying need to kick in the face.”
“At least we don’t pretend we’re heroes. You think what you’d be doing is right? Living the life of a vigilante? You’ll still be killing people, Kuro Kage. That’s how you were raised. That’s what you’re good for. That is all you are good for.” Virus growled, his words echoing in Kuro before a moment, giving her a hesitant trigger finger.
Kuro let out a scream of anger before firing once again, her hands shaking with fury and putting her aim off. The shot barely missed Virus’ helmet, embedding itself in the wall behind them. Virus shook his head. “You will never be anything more than a murderer. Accept that, and come back when you’ve woken up from the dream you call reality.”
And before Kuro could build a steady aim, Virus was gone.
As Kuro made her way through the building, attempting to find an exit, a concussive blast of fire echoed from above her. A shot that could only come from the weaponized suit Virus wore at all times. On complete alert and with a smoke bomb in hand, she continued, only to have a second blast of fire charge right down the hallway.
Kuro threw herself into a door, smashing through and jumping through into another room. A bathroom. She kept the smoke bomb in hand in case of her being found, but heard nothing but silence. She grabbed her handgun and smashed the butt of it into the mirror, causing the glass to shatter.
The assassin picked up a piece of broken glass off the counter and used it to look through the room outside. No signs of any mechanized psychopaths in the room. With that, she headed back out the door as she holstered the handgun.
Only to have yet another blast of fire charge through the bathroom. Kuro immediately threw herself over a desk, and into her own shadow. With an outlook on the room, she saw Virus emerge from the flames, his cannon apparently cooling.
Kuro took this opportunity to jump out from behind him, keeping her handgun leveled and a smoke bomb within half a second’s use. Virus could certainly tell she’d be able to target one of the few weakspots on it's body, the back of the neck, with the gun, but chose to move anyway.
With a grunt, Virus turned around slowly, it’s eyes examining the young woman in front of him. “Miss Kage.” A deep, rumbling voice uttered. “You’re holding a handgun, not a rocket launcher.”
With that, Kuro braced herself and pulled the trigger, the recoil sending even her back an inch or two. She came prepared, this handgun was among the most powerful in the world. It’d even cause a bit of pain for something like Virus.
The shot embedded itself in Virus’ armor, causing it to emit a slight acknowledgement of pain. The first time she’d ever heard the thing not sound completely robotic. The helmet looked her up and down, giving her a nod. “Credit where it’s due, I wasn’t expecting that.”
“Cut the bullshit and explain why you haven’t fired at me yet. If you wanted to kill me, you would’ve. What game are you trying to fucking play?” Kuro growled.
“I don’t play games, Miss Kage. You of all should-“ Virus started, before being cut off.
“Drop the formalities. What do you want?” Kuro barked again.
“…Very well then. Kuro Kage, I don’t play games. I have one question for you, before I take another shot at you. Why would you bother, with this foolishness?” Virus questioned.
“And just what the fuck are you talking about? Foolishness? Your boss is a Navajo psychopath who tortures people and makes a living off of it. Anything, and I mean anything, is better than working for Shii.” Kuro replied, keeping her weapon leveled.
“Is that truly so, Kuro? Look at your comrades on this ‘mission.’ The smart-mouthed buffoon of a scientist who won’t reveal his true identity, the flamboyant slut who’s bound to disobey orders, and the dragon-spawn who you hardly know.”
“As opposed to you, the suited warrior with an undying, ridiculous sense of duty as a ‘soldier’, the psychotic lolita bitch who is related to aforementioned flamboyant slut, and the other dragon-spawn that I hardly know, but still have an undying need to kick in the face.”
“At least we don’t pretend we’re heroes. You think what you’d be doing is right? Living the life of a vigilante? You’ll still be killing people, Kuro Kage. That’s how you were raised. That’s what you’re good for. That is all you are good for.” Virus growled, his words echoing in Kuro before a moment, giving her a hesitant trigger finger.
Kuro let out a scream of anger before firing once again, her hands shaking with fury and putting her aim off. The shot barely missed Virus’ helmet, embedding itself in the wall behind them. Virus shook his head. “You will never be anything more than a murderer. Accept that, and come back when you’ve woken up from the dream you call reality.”
And before Kuro could build a steady aim, Virus was gone.