One winged hope

underground mech base

             As Zak busted through the door he saw a drill coming out of the ground, it seemed to have ripped through a large orange bull dozer they had what looked like sikver round capsules most have opened. Most likely allowing D.E.Rs to be deployed on the mech base. He saw where others were ripping through the ground and destroying anything that was in there way. He could see Fire, explosions, Zak could hear screaming as brave soldiers lost there life's. There power doing nothing for the pure numbers and there own unreadiness. Zak looked around at the destruction and damn near froze at what he saw near the drill. It was a soldier, looked like a scout class, crawling without his left leg. He was in agony from the look on his face as he crawled with his arms but didn't notice that one of the silver capsules hiss and open. The thick streams of smoke and steam made it hard to see the D.E.R. move out, the only clue being a bright red light moving in the fog. The scout turned around as he heard a metal foot hit the ground behind him. Zak saw it emerge from the cover, it looked very human from the head down it seemed to most resemble one of those terminators from that old movie. But it's head was more....drone like, blank smoth but keeping a human look. The real difference being that in the middle of it's head was a large bright red light. The scout pulled out his pistol and cursed the mechine as he fired off a few rounds. Only for the mechine to grab it from his hand and shooting him twice in the head.

            Zak now realized that his out weapons were still inside the barracks. The mechine looked at Zak analyzing the threat before charging with the pistol raised and fired on Zak. Reality came back to Zak as a bullet hit his mech arm, he raised his right arm and it opened into a small shield that took a few bullets. As the D.E.R. was half way to Zak it ran out of ammo and decided to charge at Zak. He retracted his shield and tried to pull out his side arm but had no time. The D.E.R. tried to punch him, but he ducked and roled to the left, pulling out his pistol and shot at the mechine twice before it was on him again. It tried to punch and kick Zak but he douged it's attempts and shot it three more times. It stepped back but continued to pursue him, Zak used it's charge to his advantage and punched it square in the chest with his mech arm. The metal on it's chest dented some even riped off as he made contact with the mechine's torso. Some circuits hung and small amounts of electricity sparked from the openings, Zak took the opportunity and shot it in the semi exposed chest. The bullets cut threw the weakened metal and hit core circuits that made the mechine's move ments become wild and erratic. It swung it's arms around trying to hit Zak as he ducked and moved out of it's range but the mechine connected with Zak's face and sent him flying threw the air hitting the drill behind him. Zak was stunned, trying to make sence of the world as it went from clear to fuzzy. Then he fealt a cold metal hand grab him by the throat and lifted him up pushing him against the drill. The exo's healing ability started to take effect as the world became clear just in time to see the mad D.E.R. Pull back it's fist ready to kill Zak.

This is it. Zak thought, I'm gonna die the first day just as the mechine's was about to come down, *BOOM* a loud shot ran out and Zak saw time slow as a huge bullet ripped through the D.E.R.'s drone head. He dropped from the mechine's grasp, gasping for air. He looked in the direction of the bullet to see Shadow kneeling on the roof of the barracks still aiming her rifle as she cocked it ready for another shot. Shadow's exo was slim all around her body hugging her in a supporting way. Her chest plate formed her breasts and she wore a helmet with a face mask that left her face covered except her eyes. The color was black with streaks of white running down the sides of her legs and her chest. Three more D.E.R.s came up behind her, Zak tried to worn her but she turned still kneeling and shot the one furthest from her. Another one tried to jump her but was interrupted mid jump, grabbed by a large figured that crushed it's neck making it's head shot off and land near Zak's feet. He watched as it's eye blinked rapidly before going black, he looked up to see the last one which was wondering where the assailant that poped the head off his allie had gone to. The mechine looked towards Shadow settling for this new target before another loud BOOM happened leaving the D.E.R.s electronic guts shot out it's chest. It twitched and tried but failed to move, sounds like grinding gears and popping electronic sounds were heard as a foot stomped on it's head. It was Boss his exo seemed moderately portioned except by his leg which was thinner then the rest. He wore a visor that covered his left eye. A bent piece of metal covered his mouth and chin, he pulled out his pistol and shot the D.E.R. In the head twice as it's light flickered then died. Boss looked at Zak who's mind was still processing this new image in front of him.

        "So rookie, how's fighting with out your primary weapons doing?" Boss smiled as he walked off the barracks landing with ease and walking over to him. Following him was Recon who's exo was thick on his legs and his chest plate was thinner then the rest, he wore a full on helmet with two blue slots for eyes and a very slender design much like a hockey mask but more armed and colored a greyish black. On the other side was Tank, his exo was huge covering him completely with a sheet of titanium. His helmet was also thick with protection more angled with two red slots as his eyes. He tossed Zak his weapons, Zak grabbed them from the air with ease thanks to his Exo. Tank's exo's hydrologic system was quite large most likely from all the weight that titanium was putting on him. The chest plate did have a little extra on it. It was the Fire Halo's logo, the shield with a sword over it. Two angle wings one normal one rrobotic both behind the shield crossed over each other. They all seemed to have it....except him.

        "Hey rookie, how was it?" Asked Tank, his voice was deep and mechanical like. Most likely from the his helmet's audio function.

        "How was what?" Asked Zak.

       "Your first tast of robot oil!" Screamed Recon as he wraped his arm around his head. Tank laughed as he walked over and picked up Zak and Recon with his arms which looked massive in his Exo suit. As the lack of air took it's tool on the both of them, Las walked out in his exo. His was a light blue color with a red cross over his chest the exo it's self was mainly light not that different from Shadow's Exo though he had far more pockets for medical resources. He was the only one not wearing any face covering. He instead wore a regular helmet with straps and a pluse exactly like the one on his chest.

       "Look boys we have alot more important things to do other then celebrate one or four measly dead mechanical pains in the ass. Now let's move out," Boss agreed with Laz and told the three of them to knock it off. Tank stood still for a second before dropping both Zak and Recon. As this happened Shadow made her way to the group, holding her sniper rifle on her shoulder. Zak and Recon slowly fot got back up from there crushing experience with Tank who just keep on walking.  Laz and Boss walked forward and held there weapons at the ready Boss held a assult riffle with a grip and acog sight. Laz held a submachine gun a Victor kid to be precise with a larger mag and a red dot sight. Tank held a light mechine gun a hk21 with a stock and a for grip along with a red dot sight, it also looked like he held two more assult riffles and a large pistol most likely a magnum of some type they all had a pistol at there side. Recon also held his weapon out a shotgun it looked like  spas12 but had two barrels, and as you might guess they all had one similar thing in common. The O.W.A. Power and larger caliber like Zak's weapons of which he had out his SCARAR with it's larger barrel ready to kill. They made there way to a large opening that was covered in the bodies of fallen mech brothers. Boss stopped and rested his weapon as he looked on the scean of gore, some had their bodies shot with what looked like a large caliber type of round what with most of their heads limbs and intestines scattered all around the area. The blood was everywhere it looked like a Jackson Pollock painting on the ground and other areas. Zak covered his mouth trying not to add to the master piece of blood. Tank cringed under his helmet and Recon tried not to look, Boss walked up to a pile of bodies and took a knee.

       "Rest my brothers let your fate be kind to you in your land of happiness," Boss closed a pair of eyes as he started collecting tags. With each tag he collected a feeling of pain and sorrow filled his heart. I can live with the death...but their so young, why is the O.W.A. even recruiting these kids. These are someone's children for gods sake. This thought was then noted as he finished collecting the tags and told the others to continue.

       They stopped near the A.E.F. Where one of the drills had pierced right through it. Their were lots of moulded metal left about that would be used to make other exo's. Then a huge stomping came round and all but Zak knew what it was.

       "D\t-1000 coming in everyone get down!" Tank yelled as Boss and the others ran for a building near by. Zak was confused but didn't have long to wonder as Tank scooped up Zak and ran for the building.

       "Hey, what ar- hmm mhhfff!" Tank covered Zak's mouth as Boss walked over to him, the stomping growing louder.

       "Look rookie a D\t-1000 or as I call it a Titan is one of the most threatening mechines in the Teresa corp. If one of those things are here then that would explain why the others are having such a hard time," Boss looked around as the stomping grew even louder, Tank lifted open a drap to see what was happening outside. A giant robotic leg came down with it's components moving and shifting around as another giant metal foot came down on a pile of bodies squishing them easily. Tank slowly closed the deal, and looked to Boss who had figured exactly where the mechine was.

      The giant mechanical beast moved around looking left to right with it's giant red eye. As it finished the mechine stood still and shot flares from its shoulders that lit up the sky. Zak and the other's stood there wondering what was happening but soon found their answer when a large hover jet raised into the air and carried what looked like a large panel and small electronic poles with electricity coming out of the top of them. When it hit the bottom trucks and jeeps started to pull up, D.E.R.s coming out and a figure in a long black trench coat. His hat covered his face to well all that showed was a lit cigarette in his mouth. As they exited  three mech soldiers emerged from some rouble and held their weapons out, the D.E.R.s all aimed at them but the cloaked figure held up a hand. The mechines stood down and started to set up the transporter as the three soldiers started to take aim. The figure slowly moved to them, as they started shooting at him he crossed his arms over his chest and a shild made of electricity and shots of lightning that stopped the bullets dead and let them drop. He advanced slowly as the men reloaded their guns only forthe figure to pull out a large pistol that looked quite strange. It was quite large and when he pulled the trigger and out came a pure shot of what looked like electricity shoot out and go right through the soldier and left a large hole in his chest as he slowly fell. The other two tried to shoot him but by the time there weapons were ready he had already put another clip in his weapon and fired killing the second one.

         The last one looked at the bodies of his fallen brothers and slowly dropped to his knees. His head hung and his eyes showed tears as he grieved for his team. The figure walked over to him stopping with some distance between them. He walked around him and it looked like he was talking to the soldier but Zak and the others couldn't hear what he said, but after a few minutes the soldier's hands balled into fists and his sadness was replaced with pure anger. He screamed and charged the lone man with his knife out and his rage being heard by all....only for the figure to easily dough the attack and put the pistol to his head. Time slowed as the soldier's head was blown off by the power of the side arm. The Fire Halos watch as there fellow O.W.A. brothern were killed, Boss closed his eyes and looked away as the figure went back to commanding the D.E.R.s.

       The team grieved for these men but there was nothing they could do now. Shadow was about to speak when a thud from up stairs gained everyone's attention. They all looked up stairs and then to each other.

      "Hey Boss...should we umm...cheak on that?" Recon asked while looking at Boss.

      "Yeah....Tank follow after him," Boss said while Recon was making his way up the steps.

       As Recon and Tank moved up the stairs the smell was horrible it was a mix of death and fear. As they came to the top of the stairs Recon moved to the door where the noise was heard. He signaled form Tank to cover the other side of the door. Tank made his way slowly to the door and waited for Recon to give the order, Recon looked to Tank then nodded his head. Recon kicked in the door and scaned the area with Tank following close behind.... Only to be greated by Broiler how was trying to get up. He was barely moving as he tried to get up from the floor. His face covered in blood around him was the bodies of at least seven D.E.R.s around him, next to Broiler layed a double barrel shotgun. Tank put down his gun and assisted Broiler. Broiler coughed up blood as he took a deep breath trying to stay alive.

       "Recon go get Laz, now!" Recon made his way down stairs and grabbed Laz. Broiler coughed as Laz made his way up to the room followed by Boss, Shadow and Zak. Laz started administration medical gel and some bandages. Recon made his way to the left along with Shadow and Zak, to the right stood Boss, Tank, and Recon. Laz finished fixing up Broiler and stood to the left, while Boss moved in front of Broiler and got down.

      "Broiler... What happened to you man?" Boss couldn't stand seeing his friend like this, and he barely heald back tears.

      "We, we were lined down *cough cough* me and a team tried our best to fend the bloody tin cans off but, *cough wheez* once that big metal fuck came in we didn't stand a chance," Broiler was near death and Boss could tell....he didn't want to admit it but Broiler was going to die. "Hey Boss there guys are trying to *cough cough* are trying to invade another dimension *wheez cough* there going to....invade another planet with more resources then all of China and Afghanistan have together. You *cough* and your team have to stop him....that damn bastard's plan has to be stopped!" Broiler grabbed Boss's exo and brought his face to his, "You need to stop him, agh...he needs to be....s-stoped," Broiler was to weak to continue.

      "Hey hey, calm down there old timer just....calm down," Broiler laughed when he heard this, Boss smiled at his friend was now looking better. He helped Broiler up from the ground which was harder then it sounds. As Broiler stood up his exo which was large but mainly in the leg and arm areas. Squealing could be heard mainly from all the rust on it. Tank had decided to stand guard at the door, not really liking Broiler after the A.E.F. had "accidentally" took a large chunk of hair from his head. Recon shook Broiler's hand firmly as he smiled at the like minded individual standing in front of him.

      "Hey there ya old rust bucket! How ya holding up?" Asked Recon.

      "Just fine, are the legs still giving you any problems?" Asked Broiler.

      "Nah they work fine, I just wish they were made of flesh and blood," Recon let a empty smile spread across his face.

      "Hey there boyo just keep your head up, your still a great soldier lad ya just can't let this leg thing get ya down. It's been three years already man just let it go," Broiler looked at Recon with assuringly.

      "Ummm....as much as I'd love to get along with this little reunion here, we kind of have a situation out there," Zak pointed a thumb out the window he sat next to, interrupting the group's get together.

      "Zaks right, we need to get this under control." Boss looked at Broiler, "brother you've been here longer then anyone else as far as I know. I need information, what have here?" Boss stood over Broiler by at least six inches.

      "I bet ya do, well....where to start? I remember the drill bursting from the earth like a damn whale ripping apart my beautiful girl out there. As I got ah hold of my double barrel and started opening fire on the bloody tin cans I got shot in my leg. I managed to crawl killing wha I could, as I crawled I watched as man after man fought with his knife in one hand and a rifle in the other! ....but it didn't last long, that Titan raised from the dirt soon after that damn metal shredder broke through. The men didn't last a chance as it opened fire....so I hid in here. I know I should of fought but I'm crippled and I knew if we won this they'd need me to help rebuild the A.E.F. then I saw a group of them D.E.R.s came after me. I made my way up those stairs there and found a hiddin place in that closet over yonder." Broiler limped around as he takes, pointing at the closet.

      Boss nodded at his words putting everything together, Zak raised his hand as if he was in a class room. "Yes Zak what is it?" Boss asked.

      "Well that doesn't quite help me understand the whole, giant mechanical electrical thing out there along with the trench coatof. figure with the bubble shields for arms," Zak looked out the window pointing every object out as he sad them.

      "That would be their plane," spoke Broiler as he waked to the window Zak was looking out of, staring at the shoking development outside. "Like I said they want to open up to another world and take it over, I got lucky when those D.E.R.s luod audio speakers gave me that what info I got. I know a way to destroy that damn portal and knock out the robots around the area, but first your going to need what's in that closet there," Broiler pointed at Tank then back to the closet.

      Tank looked confused before he made his way from the front door to the closet, as he opened it his eyes shot open. It was a grenade launcher with a drum magazine underneath where it's pump would be and what looked like a enhanced sight. Tank just stood there stunned, he knew there were ideas of heavy weapons for gunner classes but this was....so damn amazing! He grabbed after putting his hk21 away and held it. Heavy....that was all he could think, and Tank smiled wide under his helmet as he pulled and cocked the weapon hearing a loud and resounding *CLICK*.

     "Ya I thought I'd put those damn gossiping soldiers to shame and actually made one my self, thought you'd like it." Broiler smiled as the gunner damn near hugged the launcher with how much he was inspecting it. Boss looked at the weapon and a idea poped into his head, one that might earn them a victory.

     "Hey Broiler, that did you have in mind for the thing out there?" Boss asked while looking out window.

     "The computer out there can print out more then enough to deal with that fuckin mechine out there probably put it down for good if not then give it one hell of a fry," answered Broiler as he made his way across the room.

      "But what about those tin heads out there?" Recon asked, "I don't think asking politely will cut it, that and tall dark and creepy, might have our asses for trophies," he said while nodding towards said figure as it played and tinkered with some controls while the D\t-1000 helped put it together.

The team looked at this and Shadow was going to suggest something but was interrupted when Tank suggested something. "Tank that makes no sence, the launcher would do nothing to that thing but piss it off." Said Recon.

      "I'd hate to say it but the lads right Tank, that could kill any other D.E.R. in at least two or three shots. Though I like the way you think my brother, guns blazing isn't the way to go." said Broiler as he put his hand on the disappointed Gunner's shoulder.

      "No but it could distract it or cripple it for a short time, right Broiler?" Boss asked hoping for a yes.

     Broiler did some mental math before speaking, "well....a well placed shot at the leg joint could bring it down for a while, at least. What you should do is aim for the eye, one grenade in that area will break and possibly short circuit a few inner components that will DEFIANTLY put it down for a while." Broiler finished speaking as he walked from Tank to the door.

    "Good, that's all I need to know. Tank! Your gonna knock out that D\t-1000 and then support use once it's done," Tank stood straight as he heard his name, Boss pointed at Zak. " I want you to put your new exo to work with this," he threw a helmet at Zak who caught it, observing it. It had a very knight helmet look to it but without the moving facve part. It was instead bolted on and the three slits that mirrored each other were glowing a faint orange, the most noticeable difference was a big red plate with the word rookie written on it the plate was right across the forehead. "I thought that name would fit you best," Boss smiled, as did the rest of the team. Shadow, Recon and Tank's smiles were covered but some how still noticeable. Broiler walked over to Zak and started working on the spinal area.

      "What are you doing Broiler?" Asked Zak slightly uneasy.

      "I helped in making that helmet and it comes with a hook up to the rest of your exo, as he said kid welcome to the team." Broiler's hands slipped into the cord and flipped a switch and on came some lights around Zak's head that popped up a small amount covering his neck.

    "What just happened?" Zak looked curious at the new mechanic added to his suit while Broiler grabbed the helmet and looked it over, "what do they do, are the- OW!" Broiler had finished his inspection and slammed the helmet on Zak's head. It appeared to hit the top of his head a little hard.

    "There ya go youngen that should hold your brains in your head....or at least in the same place." Broiler gave him a once over before nodding in agreement at his work. The lights on Zak's helmet lit up as bright as Tank's red slots.

    "Wow Rookie ya look like a real O.W.A. with that helmet on," said Recon as he looked Zak up and down.

    "Yes he does Recon now let's put him to work, Rookie I want you to assult that group of D.E.R.s over there guarding our bad guy." Zak shoke his head understanding his orders. "Shadow I want you to get that guys attention and keep him busy for a little bit while Rookie takes out the back up." Shadow nodded in agreement along with Rookie, who was gearing up. "Laz I want to you to hang back and cover fire while Tank takes out the big guy, once he's done rendezvous with me and Broiler I'll be covering his ass while he prints out the emp grenades." Laz saluted casually with a few fingers. "Recon I want you to support Rookie and make sure his back is covered, understood?" Recon made a resounding yep.  Boss made sure they all understood the plan, which everyone voiced their agreement.

     "All right lads! Let's go kick some metal arse!" Broiler's blood boiled with excitement and it showed on his face. Tank grabbed two more clips for the grenade launcher and put them on his exo's back. Shadow climed out of a side window her rifle slung over her shoulder, Recon grabbed his double spas-12 and shouldered it following Rookie as he went down stairs. Laz took his Victor kid and followed Recon and Rookie.

    "So....ya ready? You old British fossil," Boss said while grabbing his assult rifle.

    "As ready as these old bones will ever be friend," Broiler grabbed Boss's arm. "Hey....if I don't.... Make it just," Broiler looked down as he looked for the words, "Just make damn sure I don't die in vain, ok?"

    "Broiler it won't come to that, I swear to you. We're all going to make it through that portal, I won't leave a man behind," Boss had pulled Broiler in close for a brotherly huge before letting go of him. "Now come on you big sack of emotion lets go kill,"

    "Is that sack comment a fat joke?" Asked Broiler.

    "Consider it pay back for toyin with Rookie back in the A.E.F." Boss smiled as he and Broiler got ready to fight before heading down stairs, Broiler grabbing his shotgun.

    Tank waited at the front door waiting for the signal from Boss, after Boss came down with Broiler he got ready. Knowing the symbol was coming, after ten minutes of waiting Boss nodded and Tank bust down the door making it fly. The figure and the robots all looked to the sound some taking aim only to start ducking for cover as Recon and Rookie came from Tank's left and right. Opening fire on the group of D.E.R.s hitting one of six of them in the head making it pop with a shower of gears and wires. Tank angled the launcher as the D\t-1000 took aim with one of it's shoulder mounted weapons just as Tank pulled the trigger letting a 40mm grenade sail through the right through the Titans fingers and hitting it on the side of the head. The weapon it was aiming shot at the ground twenty feet from Tank coating him in dirt. Recon and Rookie had advanced continuing to fire as the figure put up his bubble shields on his arms, deflecting most the rounds in random directions. Boss and Broiler snuck over to the printer as Broiler started typing at the computer, Laz followed Tank close and shot down any D.E.R.s that came to close. Tank took three more shots with the launcher each one making the D\t-1000 shooting it's weapon in an direction. The figure started taking steps towards Recon and Rookie as shots were fired on him, his feet picking up speed as he moved closer. Recon and Rookie had to move out the way as he charged right through them and turned around....only to see that they were still advancing towards his guards. As he pulled out his pistol he heard a loud *CLICK* from behind. He turned just in time to see Shadow aim down the sights of her rifle. He quickly put up one of his shields blocking the shot put was staggered from the force. He pointed his pistol pistol at Shadow and took a shot only for her to roll over to the right and take another shot hitting his shield again.

     Broiler's hands moved like lightning as he searched over the computer's server trying to find the emp grenades. He finally found them entering them into the printer he also printed a amp to them so they could do more damage.

    "That should do it," said Broiler. "These coupled with this amp should definitely take that mechine down," Boss noddesd in approval as the shots from the launcher made more D.E.R.s show up, some whole while others were crawling by arms and trailing oil behind them. Boss took aim and opened fire at the robots, he shot three in the shoulder while two where shot in the leg and ended up like the ones crawling on the ground. Broiler took out two with no problem thanks to the shotgun, Boss and Broiler ran off while shooting at the mechines. They came just in time to see Tank finally land a grenade in the titan's eye making it shake and twitch as it shut down it's eye flickered off and it's head fell limp. Tank pointed at the small stack of metal and scrap and blew up the cover exposing the robots behind. They were ready to shot Tank if Recon and Rookie hadn't of closed the gap and took down the opposition.

    Shadow was busy with the figure dodging the pistol shots and timing her attacks carefully. Making sure not to let the plan be found in her fighting stance. After some odd amount of minutes later she witnessed the figure turn around only to cross his arms and activate his shield. She heard a soft *POP* and the figure flew right into through a building. She turned to see Tank holding the launcher at the spot the figure stood, the barrel smoking after shooting a fresh grenade. She made her way back down and rendezvoued with the team.

   "Hell yeah!" Recon said while high fiving Rookie who had a smile on his face from the victory. "We kicked some major tin cans," Recons smile was quite large and made Boss feel proud that his family had put their problems behind them for now.

   "Oy boyo help me set this, would ya?" Broiler was lugging the emp devices in his hands. Recon went over and started to assist Broiler in setting up the explosives. As they started to put things together Rookie walked over to Boss.

   "Hey Boss, what do you think will find on the other side of this...thing?" Said Rookie, as he looked at the mechanical marvel.

   "Don't know, though we're going to need a open mind. We can't let our views of our world cloud our thinking-actually it be best not to think and just roll with what we find." Boss put his assult rifle down and sat down near Tank who was standing near Shadow. After ten minutes of tinkering with wires, Recon let out a yell of triumph.

   "Finally that damn black wire was a bitch to place!" As he stood up they all heard some rock move by the building with it's new person sized hole. "....no fu-" but Recon didn't have a chance to finish as the figure raised from the concrete chunks and steel debris. He grabbed a chunk and lifted it high sounding like it was quite the feat. He swirled it around his head and threw it at the group, Tank grabbed Shadow and leapt to the left Boss and Rookie went right as the chunk of stone flew through the air and hit the mechine making steam and smoke appear.

    "Damn it! Tank Shadow! Cover those holes!" Broiler yelled.

    "With what?!" Asked Tank as he got up.

    "Anything!" Broiler replied as the figure started to make his way to them. Boss looked at the approaching figure and made a decision....he charged at the figure. Screaming for his team to stay back, he sprinted at him no rifles nothing just his knife and pistol. The figure seem to laugh as Boss charged at him, the Fire Halos all watched as Boss headed in an tried to punch the man only for him to side step and drop a eldow on the captain's back luckly the platting took most of the damage. Though it was slightly dented, the figure tried to stomp on Boss but he rolled and tripped his opponent and tried to land a punch but the figure grabbed his fist and threw it back sending Boss on a five foot journey in the air. When he landed he got back up and pulled out his pistol and knife. Broiler looked on and knew he needed to get the portol open now. He raised up, ungracefully and made his way to the control panel. He started typing as Boss hit the figure in the face making him reel back before countering and dodging his blows though it was getting hard to keep up with the figure. Broiler had a glaze of sweat as he typed faster then he thought he ever could, after he finished a portol finally opened. It was like a giant blue dot but had a strange almost smokey lining around it's edge. The center looked like a ocean during a storm as a strange liquid slouched around, the electricity was moving over it like fingers holding a delicate water balloon. Broiler quickly turned to the group as they continued to watch their commander fight. He was trying to shoot the figure with his pistol but the figure just keep misguiding his aim. Making him shoot to far to the left or right, the figure placed a well angled kick to Boss's leg and the group watched as a exo hydrologic was ripped off from his leg making it hard for him to get back up.

   "Oy go threw the portal, NOW!" Broiler ordered as he grabbed his double barrel and ran towards the fight, but Recon grabbed his shoulder and looked the man in the eyes.

   "Are you crazy! We're not gonna leave you, or Boss behind! We need to be leave together," Recon said.

    ".....we never leave a brother behind," Rookie said as he moved behind Recon. Broiler looked at them both before he nodded, but as he did the D\t-1000 started to reboot. It's eye was dimly lit and it's arms started to move slowly. Broiler looked to the Titan of metal then to the Fire Halos, as the group looked back to Broiler he held a trigger and pushed it. The emps detonated and a large electric pulse shot threw the air and ran up two giant cables that ran behind it. As the blast finally subsided the D\t-1000 eye went dead and arms limp. The mechine's portol was becoming unstable and it's perfect circle was warping badly. A female voice spoke over the near by speakers, Warning Warning: portol has reached critical overload, portol shut down immanent, I repeat portol shut down immanent Broiler grabbed Recon by the shoulder and yelled at him to get in the portal before it closes.

   "But what about you!" Recon yelled back, "we can't just leave you and Boss here, he's our leader!"

    "I'm afraid you don't have a chose boyo," Broiler loaded his shotgun and ran towards the fight, but turned back around to the Fire Halos. "That world....is in danger boyo if this, gets their what ever is their won't last long....thanks to the emps this machine won't be operable for at least three months so don't wor-."

     "But what about you and Boss?" Asked Rookie.

      Broiler looked down for a while thinking, "....by way of class your now commanding officer assult class Rookie...." Broiler looked down before he ran into the fight stopping the figure from killing Boss.

     Rookie looked on and just....blankly starred into space. The rest of Fire Halos zoned out till a large crumble of rocks and granite rolled down from piles of ruble. D.E.R.s started crawling and limping and hopping in large numbers. Rookie and the rest of the group looked to the portal and made their way to it, knowing that not all their ammo put together could possibly take out this army of robots. As they neared the portal the D\t-1000 started moving again and the team double timed it to the portal entrance. As they looked back they saw Broiler and Boss fighting the figure as a ocean of hostile metal circled around them the metal arm of the D\t-1000 made it's way to the ground helping it back to its feet. Shadow grabbed Tank's shoulder and gave him a sarrowed filled look before she ran threw the portal, Tank looked back one last time before he to ran into the portal. Recon ran in shortly after Tank as the robots made their way to the portal entrance. Rookie looked at the portal taking a deep breath, before he jumped in.

     Laz had watched everything transpire from the chunk of rock that hitthe mechanical marvel. To Boss almost getting killed by that strange figure. He looked to the portal that was some distance away and took aim with his submachine gun. He let loose a few shots hitting whatever D.E.R.s stood in his way, as he ran for the portal. The portal was starting to bend long ways and more D.E.R.s were getting in the way. Laz jumped for the mechine as he made his way to the portal. A D.E.R. grabbed his leg, it's drone like head with scratches and it's body had dents all over it's body. Laz kicked at it and finally it let go, he got back up and dived through the portal just as it imploded.