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Chapter 6 - Developer Showdown • Episode 5

Developer Showdown!

[Zoey's Pocket Dimension]

[I-X]

Zoey stands on a long, sleek black floor, her demeanor calm yet focused. Henryzx900, Petra, and Alexnewtron gather around her, ready for the intensive training she promised.

Zoey: Alright, listen up. We don't have time to waste here. You all need to be at your peak if you're going to face Mikudo again.

Henryzx900: How are we going to train?

Zoey: Each of you has strengths and weaknesses. Henry, your speed is impressive, but you need to learn to sustain it in combat. Petra, your strength is unmatched, but you need to refine your techniques. And Alex, your powers are unique, but you hold back too often.

Alexnewtron: I've been told that a lot.

Zoey: Henry, let's work on your endurance and precision. I want you to run through these obstacles without slowing down.

Henryzx900 nods and takes off, moving at incredible speeds as he navigates a series of obstacles Zoey conjures up with her Law Manipulation. He dodges, weaves, and occasionally stumbles, but each time he gets up faster and more focused.

Zoey: Good, Henry! Keep that pace up. Now, Petra, let's see what you've got.

Petra steps forward confidently, her muscles tensed and ready. Zoey engages her in hand-to-hand combat, testing her strength and agility. They exchange blows, with Petra using her genetically enhanced strength to overpower Zoey at times, but Zoey's speed and technique keep Petra on her toes.

Zoey: You're strong, Petra, but strength alone won't win every fight. Let's work on your strategy and timing.

They continue sparring, Zoey coaching Petra on how to anticipate and counter different attacks. Petra learns quickly, adjusting her approach with each round.

Zoey: Now, Alex, show me what you can do.

Alexnewtron steps up, his blue flames flickering with anticipation. Zoey observes his control over fire and energy, noting areas where he hesitates or underestimates his abilities.

Zoey: Alex, you have immense potential, but you hold back. Let go of your doubts and embrace your power.

Alexnewtron nods, focusing intensely as he unleashes his flames with greater intensity and precision. He creates fiery barriers, manipulates flames into intricate shapes, and even generates small bursts of energy that surprise even Zoey.

Zoey: That's it, Alex! Now, let's see if you can maintain this level of control under pressure.

She challenges Alexnewtron with rapid-fire simulations, forcing him to react quickly and decisively. He manages to hold his own, his confidence growing with each successful maneuver.

Zoey: Alright, team. You're improving, but we're not done yet. Henry, Petra, and Alex, together we'll work on coordinated attacks and defenses.

They spend hours refining their teamwork, learning to complement each other's strengths and cover weaknesses. Zoey guides them through various scenarios, pushing them to their limits and beyond.

Zoey: Remember, the key to victory isn't just individual power—it's how well you work together as a team.

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The training session continues into the night, Zoey pushing Henryzx900 and his friends to their limits to prepare them for the challenges ahead. Each of them grows stronger, more skilled, and more unified as they train under Zoey's watchful eye.

Zoey's Pocket Dimension

[E-X]

As the training session progresses deeper into the night, Zoey continues to push Henryzx900, Petra, and Alexnewtron to refine their skills and synchronize their abilities.

Zoey: Alright, everyone. Let's move on to advanced combat scenarios.

Henryzx900, fueled by his determination to surpass his previous limits, focuses on maintaining his speed while conserving energy. Zoey creates holographic opponents that mimic Mikudo's tactics—swift and unpredictable. Henryzx900 darts between them, honing his reflexes and learning to anticipate their movements.

Henryzx900: (breathing heavily) I can do this. I just need to keep going.

Zoey nods approvingly, adjusting the simulations to increase the challenge without overwhelming him.

Zoey: Good, Henry. Keep pushing yourself. Speed without control is useless.

Meanwhile, Petra faces off against holographic opponents that test her strength and endurance. She utilizes the techniques Zoey taught her, focusing on precision and timing rather than brute force alone. Each strike is calculated, aimed to incapacitate rather than destroy.

Petra: (grunting with effort) I'm getting the hang of this. Thanks, Zoey!

Zoey smiles, observing Petra's progress as she adapts to the demands of the training. She encourages Petra to explore different strategies, reminding her that adaptability is crucial in battle.

Zoey: You're doing well, Petra. Keep refining your technique. It'll make all the difference.

Across the dimension, Alexnewtron channels his fiery energy with newfound confidence. He practices creating barriers, launching projectiles, and manipulating heat waves to counter Zoey's simulations. His control improves steadily, and his movements become more fluid and precise.

Alexnewtron: This feels right. I just need to trust myself more.

Zoey nods, acknowledging Alexnewtron's progress while challenging him with more complex scenarios. She urges him to tap into his full potential, emphasizing the importance of instinct and decisiveness in combat.

Zoey: Excellent, Alex. You're starting to grasp it. Now, let's see if you can handle a surprise attack.

Zoey adjusts the simulations, introducing unexpected challenges that force Henryzx900, Petra, and Alexnewtron to collaborate instinctively. They learn to cover each other's blind spots, combining their strengths to overcome increasingly difficult adversaries.

Zoey: Remember, teamwork is your greatest asset. Trust each other's abilities and communicate effectively.

The training session stretches into the early hours of the morning, the intensity of the exercises pushing Henryzx900 and his friends to their limits. Yet, with Zoey's guidance and encouragement, they begin to unlock new levels of skill and coordination.

Zoey: Alright, team. That's enough for tonight. Rest up—we'll continue tomorrow.

Relieved yet energized by their progress, Henryzx900, Petra, and Alexnewtron gather together, their camaraderie strengthened by the challenges they've faced.

Henryzx900: Thanks, Zoey. I feel like we're ready for anything now.

Petra: Yeah, I can't wait to take on Mikudo again!

Alexnewtron: (smirking) She won't know what hit her.

Zoey nods, a sense of pride in her eyes as she watches them bond as a team. She knows that their journey is far from over, but with their newfound skills and unity, they stand a better chance against whatever challenges lie ahead.

Zoey: Get some rest. Tomorrow, we'll refine your strategies and prepare for the unexpected.

With renewed determination, Henryzx900 and his friends settle down in Zoey's Pocket Dimension, ready to face the future with confidence and resolve.

Zoey's Pocket Dimension

[E-X]

Zoey: Oh yeah, that's right, we're kinda stuck in the 13th Dimension.

Zoey: Everyone! Hold my hands!

They all come together and hold Zoey's hands. The familiar sensation of dimensional shifting surrounds them, and they are then teleported to an island just outside of New York City.

[New York…]

[I-X]

Henryzx900 goes out to the water and begins to use his ice to freeze it. He can run across the Atlantic Ocean this way, reaching Paris in only a couple of seconds (despite being able to run faster). Henryzx900 then runs back and forth from the island to Paris, demonstrating his incredible speed and control over his abilities.

Petra and the others look on as Henryzx900 does this. Henryzx900 walks over to Petra, takes her hand, and runs across the ice with her. They share a moment of exhilaration, moving at breakneck speeds across the frozen surface.

Zoey looks on, a mischievous glint in her eye, wondering how fun it would be if she deleted the entire ocean.

Alexnewtron: You shouldn't.

Zoey sighs, watching the fun the two are having. Alexnewtron notices her sad expression.

Alexnewtron: Do you wanna see something cool?

Alexnewtron uses his blue flame powers to ignite a large flame above them.

Zoey: That looks amazing.

Alexnewtron: I know.

Henryzx900 and Petra both come back.

Henryzx900: What should we do now? I just spent the last 10 minutes walking across the ice.

Alexnewtron: We could walk around.

Henryzx900 doesn't want to "just" walk around. He looks at his bank balance and sees $300.

Henryzx900: We should go and earn some money.

Zoey: What's the money for?

Henryzx900: For the dragon that is in this watch.

Zoey: OH! Oh yeah. I am very well informed about beasts such as him. He uses the money to gamble.

Henryzx900 then sighs and uses his phone to look up some nearby missions.

Henryzx900: There's a job for protecting some rich CEO. It'll pay us 6 million dollars.

Alexnewtron: Who are we protecting?

Henryzx900: Some guy named Gaston.

Alexnewtron: Do we have to head there now?

Henryzx900: If we want to get hired, yes.

Zoey quickly looks on Henryzx900's phone for the location and opens up a portal for all of them to walk into.

[London, United Kingdom]

London, the capital city of England, is a vibrant and bustling metropolis that is steeped in history and culture. With its iconic landmarks such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the Houses of Parliament, the city is a magnet for tourists from all over the world. The cityscape is a mix of modern skyscrapers and historic architecture, creating a unique blend of old and new.

London is not only known for its rich history but also for its diverse and multicultural population. People from all walks of life call this city their home, making it a melting pot of different cultures, languages, and cuisines. From the vibrant street markets of Camden to the upscale boutiques of Mayfair, there is something for everyone in this cosmopolitan city.

[F-X or I-X]

The squad arrives at the location and they quickly put on black suits, ties, and earpieces. Thousands of people gather outside of a big 12-story building. The rich man walks out with Petra and Henryzx900 walking beside him. He then goes up to a podium to give a speech.

While he talks about "saving the earth by planting more trees," Henryzx900 looks up in the sky and begins to notice something.

Henryzx900: Kittyrina?

And with that, Kittyrina descends in a giant mech suit. People begin to run away, and the billionaire goes and hides behind Zoey. Kittyrina begins to shoot Faster Than Henryzx900 Missiles™ at Henryzx900. He almost doesn't dodge them as the missiles were invented by Kittyrina to be faster than Henryzx900.

Henryzx900 uses his ICE Regalia to freeze the legs of the robot. Kittyrina turns on her leg warmers and quickly unfreezes the ice. Henryzx900 then pulls out his sword and attempts to slash through the armor, but it doesn't work. Henryzx900 turns DDS! to end the battle as quickly as possible.

Alexnewtron and Petra attempt to get the civilians to safe places so they won't be harmed by Kittyrina's attacks. Henryzx900 uses his Electrical Regalia to attempt to cut off the power of the robot. Kittyrina notices this and jumps out of the robot in a black and gold suit of armor. She dashes forward with a sword almost identical to Henryzx900's.

Kittyrina then opens up the store and quickly buys Vector Manipulation for 800k. She uses her newfound power to manipulate the 5-dimensional vectors of the universe. Kittyrina attempts to trap Henryzx900 in a 3-dimensional space jail. He quickly notices this and copies the same ability she just used on him. Henryzx900 then attempts to put the reverse on Kittyrina. Kittyrina notices this as well and buys for 900 million dollars.

Kittyrina can protect herself from any harm that is attempted at her or anybody she selects. This extends to attacks that come from higher dimensions or higher beings. Kittyrina uses this to stop Henryzx900 from trapping her inside a space-jail. Henryzx900 steps back and copies her ability. Now that both of them have the same abilities, they are even.

Kittyrina and Henryzx900 stand still for a moment, but then Zoey walks up to both of them. Zoey uses her to dismantle both of their . With that opening, Henryzx900 runs up and slashes Kittyrina's armor. Kittyrina is hurt by this, but she gets back up and starts pressing Henryzx900 with a fury of attacks.

Zoey sits off to the side.

Zoey: Alex! Petra! Go back to Japan.

Petra: But why?

Alexnewtron: The gym will be closed if we don't head back today.

Petra: Oh! Well, thank you, Miss Zoey! We'll be off now!

Both of them run straight for Japan. Henryzx900 is now on the defensive as Kittyrina presses him more and more. Henryzx900 sees an opening and then uses an LE Blast to pierce through Kittyrina's body. A big gaping hole can be seen through her body. Kittyrina buys for 1 million dollars. With that purchase, Kittyrina's body is healed as if she never took damage.

Henryzx900 then uses his speed to blitz Kittyrina. Kittyrina attempts to buy an ability that would help her track him, but before she can do that, Henryzx900 comes from behind and punches her. Kittyrina falls to the ground and she quickly leaves as she is running out of money.

Henryzx900: Thanks, Zoey.

Zoey: No problem.

Henryzx900 goes up to the billionaire.

Henryzx900: My payment?

The billionaire quickly pays Henryzx900 his money and he leaves in his gold-plated limo. Henryzx900 then runs to Japan.

As the team arrives in Japan, they regroup at their base, a high-tech facility hidden beneath the bustling streets of Tokyo. The base is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and training facilities, providing them with everything they need to prepare for their next mission.

[The Battle in London]

The confrontation with Kittyrina had been intense. Kittyrina's mech suit, a towering behemoth armed with an array of advanced weaponry, had been a formidable opponent. The Faster Than Henryzx900 Missiles™ were just one of the many challenges they faced. Henryzx900's quick thinking and adaptability, combined with Zoey's strategic use of , had been crucial in dismantling Kittyrina's defenses.

Henryzx900's transformation into DDS1 Had given him the edge he needed to combat Kittyrina's relentless assault. The battle was a showcase of Henryzx900's versatility, switching between ICE Regalia and Electrical Regalia to counter Kittyrina's tactics. The crowd of civilians had been safely evacuated by Alexnewtron and Petra, ensuring no collateral damage during the intense fight.

Zoey's intervention had been the turning point. Her ability to dismantle the seemingly invincible had created the opening Henryzx900 needed to land a decisive blow. Kittyrina's purchase of had momentarily turned the tide back in her favor, but Henryzx900's sheer speed and power ultimately overwhelmed her.

[The Aftermath]

Back at the base, the team debriefs and analyzes the battle. Henryzx900 sits down with Zoey, Alexnewtron, and Petra to discuss their performance and plan their next move.

Henryzx900: That was close. Kittyrina's abilities are getting more dangerous.

Zoey: We need to be more prepared. She's not going to stop upgrading her gear and powers.

Alexnewtron: We should find a way to counter her new abilities before our next encounter.

Petra: I agree. We can't afford to be caught off guard again.

Henryzx900: Alright, let's focus on training and upgrading our abilities. We need to stay ahead of her.

[The Next Challenge]

As they prepare for their next mission, they receive intelligence about Mikudo, another powerful adversary who has been upgrading her gym.

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