E(questria)-102: γ

           Slowly, with heavy static, my optic sensors began to work. First testing my arms, I was pleased to see they were working. Getting up on a knee, I looked around. Beta was nowhere to be seen, and we were descending fast. Knowing my job done, I looked down, and held the good-luck charm those creatures gave me. Opening it, I ‘smiled’, and held it close.

I’m sorry, my friends... Especially you, Rainbow. Even after I promised I’d return safely, I...

           “E One-oh-two, Gamma:” An explosion sounded off next to me, before I could continue. Looking in that direction, I saw a heavily injured Beta, who could hardly stay afloat.

           “E One-oh-one, Beta.” Beta mimicked, “Glorious, isn’t it? Our war is... over. However, we are not yet... free.” Beta floated over to me, “This is it, brother... The battle may be over, but you and I...” he stopped a few meters away, on the opposite side of the circle that spotted the center of the raised platform.  His auto-repair sequence began, and I did the same, closing the locket, “Still have a score to settle!” Our repairs were finished at the same time, and we both pointed our advanced weapons at each other, as the red setting sun poked through the heavy smoke. His advanced targeting system locked on as my primitive one locked on multiple weak points on my brother.

           “E One-oh-two, Gamma: Mission: Protect and save.” My gun was straight and still, and his dual spiked shield cannons were as well.

           “E One-oh-one, Beta: Mission: Conquer and destroy!” Beta shouted, “Show me what you’ve got!” We both fired at each other, “Gamma!”