Chapter 10: Counter attack

* When the Mermaid appeared above Town Hall the first choice that caught the eye of Flynn and Liore was its color. Usually this one was white with thin blue lines. He had on his left arm a huge shield segmented into 8 metal plates commonly called "the witch's scales" by men. The right arm had a rotating blade underneath which was used to slay the enemy in melee. In the palm of his right hand a green emerald which sent rays of plasma more than terrible. All of this made up the Valkyrie's * paraphernalia.

-Why .... Why is the Mermaid here? * Liore wondered *. And what is this color tell me not ...

* The white parts had given way to a black and dark color while the blue lines where the energy circulated were now red and purple. The 8 scales that made up the Mermaid's shield floated around the Stryker. The machine raised its right arm to the sky and the 8 scales scattered across the city *.

-An attack? * Wondered the chief of police *.

-We're fucked. We're really bad. * Said Liore *.

* Him and Flynn immediately rushed to the Jeep and activated the computer *.

-What are you doing? * Liore asked *.

- I want to access to the satellites which monitor the city.

-Too slow. Let me do.

* Liore took his place and plugged the computer into the interface in his neck. Kinds of lines of codes crossed his eyes as he showed pictures of what was happening in the city. What they saw was more than enough not to doubt again. In the images we could see the first species of Krawl attacked and start to devour the inhabitants. The areas affected by the scales were already in panic *.

-By hell. * swear Flynn *.

* He take the radio of his vehicle before addressing the roadblocks of soldiers he had established in the city *.

-To all units. * He said before pausing *.

* They instinctively understood that the message that was to follow was of capital importance *.

-We are under attack. * He simply said *. By the time I am talking about the Krawls have already invaded the city and have started to devour all the souls that live. I'm wasting my time doing this briefing so listen to me carefully. With the gear you have loaded you have no chance against classes 2 so I will ask you to ....

* Its transmission was interrupted and replaced by that of the base *.

-Here Colonel Verner, our base has just suffered an unforeseen assault. The target, the Mermaid who suddenly started to move. I then ask all the troops present to go to the town hall and reduce this Stryker to shreds.

-Here 2nd company on engages the fight against the enemy.

* Reuss dropped his radio and observed outside. A tank battalion had just arrived from across the street. They open fire at full power on the siren, but it does not move. The shells were deflected and hit the neighboring buildings while the missiles were stopped in mid-flight. Seeing this, the civilians around the city hotel began to flee in all directions. The Mermaid turned its head in the direction of the tanks and brought the missiles back on its attackers at triple the speed. The company was swept away in a flash with no one able to do anything *.

-Bands of idiots. * Said Garza *.

-What's going on? * Shalon wondered inside the building *.

- What was that noise? * Ricker asked *.

-Don't stop keep moving .... * Ordered a hostage taker *.

* These were being moved through the sewers under guard surveillance when one received a message *.

-What ..... Krawls? Here at Kai'O? But it's impossible.

* Katy widened her eyes at this news as the other hostages began to panic more and more *.

-Stop moving or I'll shoot you down. * Said one of the contractors, threatening them with his weapon *.

-Not giving a shit about Krawls, I didn't want to die devour. Kill me if ...

* A blow of taser came to cool his casters. The chief stepped forward and stared at his hostages *.

-The army is already there, it will take care of everything. We evolve underground until the planned exit from there on you will release.

- Release us in a city infested with monsters ....

-Nothing says we won't be shot if we stay here ... * repeated another *.

* The moans of the hostages grew louder and louder. But the intervention of a person calmed them down for good *.

-That's enough. * Katy yelled *. You're going to shut it up a bit.

* An explosion on the surface shook the tunnel. Kate turned her head in the direction of the chef *.

-I don't know what your motives are but you never tried to kill us, did you?

-Hm ...

- I will not go into details but I know that you as soldiers of the federation you will not let us die here. Under your dark masks you are humans just like us.

-Exact. * Replied the chef *.

-In this case help the police and the army ...

-Hey ...

-Once outside help the evacuees the civilians.

-We are criminals in their eyes ....

-Whatever? * She said taking him by the shoulders. She fixed him with a determined look *. The human being is faced with an enemy which exceeds him believe me that the least of his worries is a group of rebellious mercenaries.

* In spite of his mask the chief had a slight smile then made her back *.

-Okay. But you quickly forget your hostage status.

* A low growl was heard in the distance causing all the humans present to turn. The monster walked slowly in their direction making a slight noise in the water. They could see 3 eyes in the half-light on a creature in the form of a beast. They immediately understood what it was *.

-Katy are you a good athlete? * Asked the chief *.

-I don't remember winning any medal.

-Too bad then. * He said as he put his pistol in her hand *. Run.

* And gunshots rang out in the tunnel. Outside it was catastrophic. The military companies already in town were having a hard time dealing with the Krawls and had scattered across town. Reuss still in his Jeep was trying to reestablish contact with HQ. It was then that Liore unplugged the computer from his neck *.

-What are you doing? * Flynn asked *.

- That idiot Colonel is going to screw things up. I return to HQ to restore the chain of command.

-I don't just need to be able to communicate with all the armed forces. * Explained Reuss *.

-I already sent everything you needed to Chuck. * He yelled as he walked away *.

-I am coming with you. * Said Garza *.

-No I still need you. * Said Flynn *.

* Liore ran to his vehicle and leaped inside with the roof open. Without warning Olga went up to the other side *.

-But.....

- I don't want to hear you. Started. * She ordered you outright *.

-At your orders madam.

* The sports vehicle stormed out of the city hotel to reach the base. Meanwhile at HQ from the command zone *.

-Colonel we have lost 2/5 of the engaged forces. The 6th Battalion calls for reinforcements, the fighter squadron has been shot down by an unidentified target.

-Where are the Reinforcements? * Verner asked *.

-They'll be here in 10 minutes, gentlemen.

-The first Reders are already there. They are making progress. High civilian losses. Need aerial coverage.

-Tch. Where is General McMannus?

-The ... The general is unreachable sir.

-Good singing ... It couldn't come at a worse time.

* He got angry by hitting the iron bar where he put his arms. *

* The information continued to flow and the HQ was more and more overflowing *.

* At that time a hacker transmission forced access to the data. A flat line displays on the transmission screens of all troops present on Kai'O *.

-Hello Hello, can anyone hear me? Are you sure this is working Chuck? * Reuss asked *.

-Yes yes sir you can go.

-OK then. Anyway, listen to me, this is Captain Flynn Reuss of the 81st Armored Battalion of the 1st Space Division. As it stands, it is obvious that the city will not last long and soon the other 2 cities that form Kai'O will fall shortly.

* Several hundred kilometers away anchored a fleet consisting of an aircraft carrier. The captain of this vessel was also following the transmission *.

-I will not be pretentious but it is clear that you will not win and the number of troops will do nothing. Your men are clearly lacking in experience, no actually they do not, so I would be grateful if you could follow my instructions.

-You want me to follow the orders of a simple captain? * pissed off the colonel *.

- Since the men of my battalion have returned home and what remains is currently at the training ground, yes I clearly ask you to obey. No in fact I don't even ask you anymore I clearly ordered ....

- Bullshit ....

* On the aircraft carrier the ship's captain sighed and stared at the screen again *.

-The 81st Armored Battalion, eh. The walking Dead.

- That's right sir.

-I had a niece there. She is dead. * He announced curtly *.

-I have seen more nieces and nephews die than you can imagine. * Said Reuss impassive *. Believe it will not prevent me from sleeping.

* The old man smirked as if satisfied with his answer and got up from his seat *.

-You are right. Rear Admiral Vexius Gray. I agree to follow your instructions. Tell me what do you need.

* Reuss smiled slightly and glanced at the map before staring at Garza *.

-How many Typhoons can you take off right now?

-2 squadrons. Or 12 planes.

-Only that? * Reuss asked surprised *. Where are the others?

-I will let you guess.

* The captain raised his head in the sky and saw a typhoon burst into flames before crashing into a building. The latter started a fire in the building where people's cries of panic grew louder and louder. Reuss even saw a woman in a bathrobe covered in flame stumble through the window and smash to the floor *.

-Your men are real broken arms my word. * He said insensitive to what he was seeing *.

-Sorry for the mess.

-I want a V-2 in front of the city hotel. I'll get my best pilot off here.

-Noted.

- Make your squadrons take off but I want them on stand-by.

-Understood.

-When the troops on the ground I indicate the targets to them via the map ....

-I refuse ... * Shouted Verner *. Your actions are not based on any logic .... You think yourself superior because you have medals or whatever but in real life you are surely not worth .....

-Listen my boy.

*Flynn's voice and tone changed dramatically*.

-I am currently in front of the queen. The core of this mess and I believe that it is the first time in my life that I am so close to death. I tried to be polite because you're old but now you're starting to seriously break them motherfuckers.

- How dare you?

-This planet is doomed if we do nothing that's why even if it means that it passes for insubordination ....

* An engine noise was heard at the entrance to the base. A sports car forced the gate before braking sharply on a talu which had the effect of throwing the passengers in the air while the vehicle rolled several times *.

-Aaaaaaaaah.

-Grab my hand.

* The glass shattered as Liore and Olga entered the control room. They quickly found themselves on their own. Panicked, Verner pulled out his weapon but Liore who had already jumped on him grabbed him by the arm before pinning him violently on the ground. He then stood up and stared at everyone in the control room *.

-I took the control of operations. Does anyone have a problem with this?

* The officers in the room stared at each other. Basically they had also had the desire to protect the inhabitants of the city, but they must not deliberately oppose the orders but with Liore the situation had to change *.

-Give us your orders, Lt-Colonel. * They replied *.

-Olga takes place on one of the pc.

-Alright.

* It did so on the spot and displays a detailed map of the city as well as the areas most affected by the attacks, the position of the troops and the types of Krawl and the classes. All this based on satellite data *.

-Unbelievable.

-You ... You signed the end of your military career.

-What are you discussing. * Said Liore with a smirk *. I am the son of Commander McMannus.

-Very well. * Said Reuss *. It's time to counter strike.

* End of chapter *