Chapter 117

"Once I'm done with you, your friends will give me all the information needed to take you down", said Ruth with a evil smirk on er face.

"I'll never give up!" Night Coon swore furiously.

Microsoft X's words came back to him. Don't center on your fears. Concentrate on the here and now. He struggled to do so, to contain the emotions warring within and bearing him down. Be mindful of the living, my young warrior. Be strong.

Sensing his opportunity slipping away from him and his strength waning, Night Coon mounted a final assault. He rushed the Iset Commander with a series of side blows designed to bring the two-sword fighter horizontally. Then he feinted an attack to his enemy's left and brought his own curved sword over and down with such force that he severed one of the swords. Crying out in fury, he cut triumphantly at Ruth heads, a killing blow. And missed completely.

Ruth, anticipating the maneuver, had stepped smoothly away. Discarding the lesser half of one of her severed weapons, she counterattacked swiftly, striking at Night Coon with enough force that she knocked Night Coon sideways and off balance. Quickly she struck him again, harder still, and this time Night Coon lost his footing completely and was kicked which caused him to tumble over the edge of the ship, his sword flying from his hand. For an instant, he was falling, tumbling away towards the water. He reached out in desperation and caught hold of a chain hanging from the ship.

There he hung, helpless, staring up at a triumphant Ruth. Ruth walked slowly to the edge of the ship, torn clothes and bathed in sweat, eyes wild and bright with joy. The battle was finished. This ally of Microsoft X was about to be dispatched. She smiled, savoring the moment. Eyes fixed on Ruth; Night Coon used his googles to try analyzing his options of safety. 

Connecting while using the goggles he had worked so hard to understand. Calming himself, the trembling of his heart, and banishing his anger and fear, he called upon the last of his reserves. With clarity of purpose and strength of heart. Night Coon deactivated his goggles, instead he used his own mind to help him defeat this advisory, he let his mind flow and body pump with adrenaline instead of letting his goggles do the fighting for him. 

Night Coon swung himself using the chain back and forth to gain momentum. Night Coon using his quick fingers jumped up and catapulted back toward her. Imbued with the power of his Data Core, he cleared the rail easily, somersaulting behind Ruth who was shocked to see in a single smooth, powerful motion. Night Coon landed; he resummoned his sword in his hand. Ruth whirled to confront him, shock and rage twisting her face. Ruth swung her blade to try and cut him down, Night Coon extended his hand to catch her weapon which started to cut through his hand slowly. Ruth was shocked to see he would catch her weapon knowing he would damage his muscles, tendons, and bones. But Night Coon didn't care, he was going to end this. Using his curved sword, he stabbed through her waist. 

The stricken commander howled in pain and disbelief. Night Coon grabbed onto Ruth's shoulder and laid her on the floor while she was still in shock from being stabbed. 

"You… be… beat me", said Ruth stuttering. "You're going to let me die".

Night Coon looking down at her shock his head no. "Don't worry, you'll be saved but will be in an MRC Prison for a long time".

Night Coon started to pick up Ruth and put her on his back. Night Coon took Ruth to the main deck on his back. Night Coon saw Reinhorn tear the last drone into two with his hands. Reinhorn turned to see Night Coon lay her down on the deck. Reinhorn dropped the torn apart drone and quickly moved over to Night Coon to see if he's ok.

"Are you ok", asked Reinhorn kneeling down to see Night Coon sitting on the deck next to Ruth.

"Yes, I'm fine", said Night Coon breathing heavily trying to catch his breath after that dangerous battle.

"You beat her it seems", said Reinhorn looking at Ruth with her eyes closed slowly bleeding out.

"She's going to die if you leave her like this", said Reinhorn looking worried.

"That's why I'm here", said Barricade running down the steps with Dayne still stuck in place before she threw him down on the deck next to Ruth and her allies.

Dayne was knocked out after being pistol whipped five minutes ago. 

"What can you do", asked Reinhorn.

Barricade kneeled to Ruth and grabbed the blade in her body. "This going to hurt", said Barricade pulling out the blade quickly. Ruth shouted in tremendous pain. Ruth kneeled and started to use her Data Chip to use atoms to heal her wound slowly. 

Reinhorn was shocked to see Ruth's giant blade wound be healed by Barricade. After Barricade fully healed Ruth, who started to stop sweating and lose blood. Ruth breathed smoother, Reinhorn was amazed to see a non-Celestial Wielder do something so remarkable. Reinhorn looked up Barricade to try and complete her before she started to pass out from using so much of her stored-up strength from the battles of today.

Night Coon caught Barricade and laid her down lightly on the deck. "What happened", said Reinhorn worried and shocked.

"She used up all the power Microsoft X gave to her it seems", said Night Coon checking Barricades pulse to make sure blood flow is good.

"What do you mean", said Reinhorn confused. 

Night Coon sighed, then turned to look at Reinhorn. "I'm guessing you didn't pay attention in The Junior X Warriors Academy did you".

"No… but its not that big of a deal. I'm still here as a warrior even after failing most the mental test", said Reinhorn folding his arms and gloating about his strength.

"Ok… then ill explain it in simple terms. Those who can't wield Celestial Beast like us but can still use power gifted by Microsoft X. The Data Chip Microsoft X grants the person can be chosen where they want it to be put in the body. Microsoft X will then put as much power in the Data Chip your body can handle before any damage can be done to you. Then the individual will be able to use power gifted to them", said Night Coon looking at Reinhorn after explaining everything.

"Umm…", said Reinhorn looking at Night Coon confused.

"You still didn't understand anything", said Night Coon looking annoyed Reinhorn.

"No, but ill try my best to remember everything when I go back to studying", said Reinhorn while Night Coon noticed that they were approaching a dock seeing a battle between three individuals with his goggles reactivated. "All I need to do is probably to crack open another book when we get back", Reinhorn said smiling while Night Coon got up seeing Kid Owl being choked by a man he has seen before in books he's had to analyze. 

"Night Coon is something wrong", asked Reinhorn", seeing Night Coon walk past him and lift his bow and arrow and aim. 

Reinhorn looked where Night Coon was looking to see what Night Coon was seeing. "No way, that's Kid Owl and Madam Luna".

"Reinhorn", said Night Coon aiming to shot Gideon in the back.

"Yes", said Reinhorn looking at Nigh Coons back while seeing him aim. 

"Call in the MRC and the FBI. It seems our mission still isn't over", said Night Coon who shot his arrow towards Gideon, which struck him in the back.