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Chapter 4 - VOLTSTORM

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(Created by SHEPHERD AKARA ©)

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The chopper danced gracefully around the gunned predator, its rotor blades slicing through the air with an ethereal elegance.

From above, a cascade of lights bathed the scene in a mesmerizing glow, casting an otherworldly spell upon the rain-soaked landscape.

As the heavens wept, dark clouds released their watery burden upon nature's vibrant greens, the drizzle adding a touch of melancholic poetry to the unfolding twist.

In the midst of this atmospheric symphony, a voice crackled through Knox's earbuds, carrying both urgency and a hint of enchantment.

It was Yeva, her melodious tone cutting through the storm like a silver thread, accompanied by the sweet chuckle of Little Rhonda.

"Come in, Knox," Yeva's voice resonated. "Are you seeing this?"

"What in the world..." Her enchanting, gray eyes widened with awe and disbelief.

"Oh my God," gasped Little Rhonda, her innocent voice tinged with a mix of wonder and trepidation. "It's... it's a Nightmare."

Undeterred by the unearthly sight before them, Knox summoned his resolve and called for Yeva's assistance.

"Gimme a hand, Yeva."

Wrestling with the lifeless body of the fallen monster, he deftly fastened ropes tightly around it, securing it with unwavering determination.

The diminutive drone bots, like curious creatures of metal and circuitry, diligently scanned the predator's lifeless form, detecting no pulse, no signs of a beating heart.

It was an eerie revelation, confirming the creature's demise.

Yeva, with her skilled piloting, deftly lowered the chopper, while the drone bots worked in harmony, generating a sturdy cage beneath the aircraft.

But just as Knox's hands neared the creature's neck, an unimaginable turn of events unfolded, shaking the very foundations of their courage.

With a malevolent growl and destructive force, the Weiler defied death, ascending with a renewed vigor.

The sudden thrust sent the audacious commando hurtling through the air, his body a mere plaything of gravity.

Yet, like a nimble feline, he executed a breathtaking three-sixty moon-sault, landing with ethereal grace upon the slippery, rain-soaked grass.

One hand grounded firmly, the other knee gently pressed against the earth, he defied the very laws of nature.

Yeva's brow furrowed, her determined gaze fixed upon the beast.

Relentlessly, she unleashed a barrage of gunfire, each shot igniting a cascade of metallic sparks that rained down upon the earth from the heavens above.

The mounted canons on the aircraft roared with fury, their aggressive fire tearing through the night sky as the aerial platform maneuvered with swift purpose.

"You freaking said it was dead!" Yeva cursed, her voice laced with a potent blend of anger and disbelief.

"It wasn't me, it was the drones," Knox retorted, his voice dripping with sarcasm, unyielding even in the face of imminent calamity.

The platinum drone bots, burdened with guilt, emitted plaintive beeps as they too unleashed their laser blasts upon the indomitable foe.

But the creature proved too formidable to be subdued.

The boat-tailed 7.62x51 millimeter NATO bullets merely left shallow flesh wounds, while the laser blasts tore through its resilient skin, only to witness it regenerate within the span of mere seconds.

The Weiler roared with savage fury, its snarls echoing with a deadly venom that dripped from its gaping maw.

A single bite, a brush of its lethal fangs, and all would be lost.

In the midst of the swirling chaos, Hayden, a beacon of composure, maintained a steely resolve, his rifle raised with utmost caution.

Though positioned at close range, he presented himself as a vulnerable target in the face of imminent danger.

A tracer bullet, a beacon of illumination in the shadowed realm, escaped the confines of the rifle's chamber.

Its luminous path traced a captivating trajectory through the night, granting Hayden the gift of tracking its flight and aiding him in honing his aim.

With a resounding bang, the shot erupted into the expanse of the darkened sky, assuming the form of a fiery orb.

Its incandescent presence cleaved the Weiler's ear, rupturing the flesh and causing a macabre spray of blood akin to the finest vintage wine.

The auditory assault momentarily incapacitated the formidable beast, dousing its vicious intentions in a temporary disarray.

"Cease fire!" cried out a voice, cutting through the chaos like a clarion call of reason.

Responding with remarkable agility, Knox swiftly encircled the creature with unyielding chains, binding it in an inescapable embrace.

With a foot that possessed the weight of thunder, he delivered a punishing blow to the creature's head, the impact reverberating through the air with a primal force.

The fair haired commando, lighter than a fragile leaf in the wind, but possessing the might of a tempest, graced the scene with his unparalleled prowess.

Ascending the formidable Weiler's back with the fluidity of a predatory feline, he drew forth a weapon of legend, named VOLTSTORM—a pair of twin blades forged from ancient steel, tempered and enhanced with the cutting-edge technologies of a new era.

The blades hummed with a resounding vitality, arcing with electric fervor and igniting sparks that danced upon their keen edges.

The tilts of these pulsing instruments had been meticulously insulated, shielding their wielder from the wrathful currents they channeled.

With an effortless grace, he thrust the blades deep into the creature's collarbones, breaching its defenses and unshackling a deluge of wrathful lightning bolts upon his adversary.

The ensuing storm, an onslaught of raw power and electric fury, consumed the Weiler, its malevolent form succumbing to the relentless assault.

Throughout this arduous battle, his insulated boots, the guardians of his steadfast footing, provided an unwavering foundation upon which his heroics unfolded, ensuring his safety amidst the tempestuous dance of forces.

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(Written by SHEPHERD AKARA ©)

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The Weiler, besieged by the searing tendrils of agony, found its weary limbs surrendering to the weight of its torment.

Once more, with a resounding thud that resonated through the earth itself, it plummeted to the ground, the embodiment of relentless force brought to a quivering halt.

"Stay within the confines of the chopper," Yeva's voice gently commanded, her words infused with a compelling persuasion, as her gaze shifted towards Little Rhonda.

"But my brother," Rhonda's voice trembled with heartfelt concern, her countenance etched with worry lines that bespoke her inner turmoil.

"Fear not, dear one," Yeva's tone radiated unwavering reassurance, her eyes locking onto Rhonda's with a fervent determination. "

He is safe, I assure you! Direct your gaze towards me, my dear, fix your eyes upon my unwavering resolve."

A tender hand caressed Rhonda's cheek, comforting and calming.

"Listen closely, for we have this tumultuous trial firmly within our grasp. I implore you to summon strength, to be a beacon of unwavering fortitude.

Everything's under control."

Rhonda nodded solemnly, her youthful face reflecting a determined resolve.

"Now, I trust you to exhibit exemplary behavior. Do you recall your capability to operate this aerial vessel?" Yeva inquired.

Once again, Rhonda nodded, her determination shining through her youthful countenance.

"Excellent! It is now imperative that you demonstrate fortitude and seize control. I shall descend," Yeva proclaimed, preparing to rappel down from the hovering aircraft.

As Yeva elegantly descended, she couldn't resist a playful remark.

"Who requires bullets when electricity bestows its formidable power?" Her confident strides propelled her towards Knox, who stood with his gaze fixed upon the heavens.

"Wait a sec! Who presently commands the operation of this aerial transport?" the British man questioned, his concern veiled by a hint of sarcasm, directed towards the youngest Ford member.

"You left a six-year-old child unaccompanied within the helicopter, suspended a hundred feet above the ground?" he queried, his caustic tone laced with a genuine sense of worry.

"And have you led an eight-year-old into the isolated labyrinth of this jungle?" Yeva retorted, her voice carrying the familiarity born of their shared jests.

"'Tis no jungle," Knox countered.

"Then, what classification befits this location?" Yeva challenged.

"'Tis an island jungle," Knox clarified.

"Fret not; the child is astute and capable. She commands the situation with utmost competence," Yeva reassured, a glimmer of confidence lighting up her eyes.

"I perceive," Knox acknowledged, his gaze remaining fixed upon the celestial expanse, lost in contemplation.

"Big deal! Our father would be incensed if we had not acquired the skill of flight," Hayden interjected, grounding the crew in the present reality.

"Shall we proceed forthwith?" he implored, his impatience palpable.

Knox and Yeva exchanged a knowing glance, their shoulders rising and falling in unison, an unspoken agreement that the time to retreat had arrived.

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