Elementals: Techno Wars

Bad Ideas All Around

As the evening started to set in on the colors of the sky and the sun began to set, Steve, Neos and Sub continued to think of a way to defeat Herobrine, but alas, the trio were unable to fathom even a fraction of an idea, as they we were lost as to what move they should make next.

Sub: Well, we should probably get going. It's getting dark, so at the very least, we need to find somewhere to camp out for the night. After the little situation we just had with Xander, I doubt he's gonna be very open to letting us stick around here.

Neos: Yeah, you're right. C'mon Steve, let's go.

Despite being spoken to, Steve remained completely motionless, for he sat lost in his thoughts.

Neos: Steve, man, come on, we need to go.

Steve: I've been thinking.

Neos: Ummm, alright? About what?

Steve: How we can beat Herobrine's army of Null robots. I have an idea.

Sub: Alright then, let's hear it.

Before responding, Steve looked at his hand as it began to shake aggressively, implying that his idea was one he wasn't eager to tell.

Steve: What if... I used my other powers?

Sub and Neos both froze immediately, as they lacked even the slightest amount of liking to the idea Steve had just proposed to them.

Neos: No.

Steve: But Neos-

Neos: No, alright? We're not doing that. Even if it gets rid of the Null robots, it's not worth it.

Steve stood up to meet Neos eye to eye, which signaled to Sub that it was best to stay out of the conversation.

Steve: Neos, quit acting stupid. If I use my Hero powers, neither the Null robots or Herobrine will stand a chance, so give me one good reason why we shouldn't use-

Neos: Maybe because it's not worth losing you for!

Steve stood frozen in place at Neos' reasoning behind not wanting to go with his plan, but despite the feels Neos had touched, Steve continued to attempt to argue his case.

Steve: Neos, I-

Neos: Don't even say another word. I already know what you're gonna say anyway. You're gonna say that it's not my choice and that you get the last call whether I like it or not. Well, hate to break it to ya bro, but that couldn't be further from the truth. In case you haven't paid attention, you're far from the only one that was affected by what happened two years ago. You think you're the only one who's still in pain from all that? Wrong. We all suffered when that happened, because we lost the leader we all trusted and had our faith poured into.

Steve: How does that matter? You were able to beat me, weren't you? So clearly, I wasn't the best leader in the world, now was I?

Neos: Are you serious? You think just because we beat you, we weren't lost on who to follow? Whether you like it or not, no one's more suited to lead us than you, and that's just how it is; just like no one's more suited to lead TerraPrime into the future than you. So if you're so damn certain that you're an inferior leader, then you better hurry and wake the hell up to reality. Now, for the last time, your Hero powers may be plenty powerful to stop Herobrine and his new army, but your leadership is far more valuable than your power.

Steve: N-Neos, I...

Steve was unsure of how to respond to all Neos had said, as it was out of character for Neos to go off as he had. Before Steve could respond, though, he heard something in the distance that sounded as if it was closing in fast. As he turned his attention away from the current argument and toward the sound, he gazed at the forest surrounding that of Como and immediately grew fearful.

Neos: Uhhh, Steve-

Steve: Sh! Listen.

Neos and Sub did as Steve demanded and began hearing the same noises that Steve was hearing, only they were coming from different sections of the forest.

Sub: I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that isn't a good sign.

Neos: I get the feeling we all know what that is.

To confirm Neos' implied suspicions, a multitude of Null robots began slowly appearing out of the forest borders, resulting in the Elementals panicking as to what to do.

Neos: How the hell did they find us?

Sub: Who knows? For now, we just need to focus on how to stop them.

Steve: Sub's right. We can worry about how they found us later. What we need to do is make sure the people of Como are safe. Sub, I'm leaving that up to you.

Sub: You got it.

Sub immediately ran off to evacuate citizens from the nearby area; meanwhile, Steve and Neos began slowly approaching the Null robots that marched toward the kingdom.

Neos: Steve, with all due respect, I'm not sure it's such a good idea for you to stick around. Keep in mind, you can't use any of your Delta abilities.

Steve: Even if it's a lost cause, I have to try. If Herobrine wants my power so badly, then he'll have to take it from me.

Neos: Again, I say, your optimism kills me sometimes. Oh well, though. I guess there's simply no stopping you when your mind's made up.

As Steve and Neos began the charge toward the invading Null robots, in TerraPrime City, Grimmus remained cuffed at the top of Infinity Tower, only to hear a beeping noise begin to sound from the main computer, along with a map wielding a blinking red dot appearing on the main screen. The random noise and map would be followed by an uncomfortably joyful Herobrine appearing on one of the many smaller screens of the computer in the now almost usual form of a plain black screen with glowing white eyes.

Herobrine: Hehehehehehe... Looks like it's time to begin the assault.

Grimmus: What the hell is that beeping supposed to be?! Tell me!

Herobrine: Well, Grimmus, here's the thing: remember that upgrade I made to the Null robots? Well, that just so happened to be a radar.

Grimmus: A radar for what exactly?

Herobrine: Why, it should be obvious by now... The Delta element, of course.

Grimmus: Wait, so that means...

Herobrine: There we go, now I'm seeing some gears turning in that mind of your's. Yes, that means that the beeping the computer happens to be sounding is a sign that said element has been located, and that dot you see blinking on the map... is the source; none other than my boy, Steve, hehehehehe.

Grimmus: Your boy, my ass. He's nothing like you.

Herobrine: Oh, on the contrary. In case you've forgotten, he can be even worse than me with the right motivation. Sadly, that's not what I want from him, though, so don't worry, I won't let that monstrosity come out to play. Although, I figured it was best to make sure the Null robots could handle the Elementals with ease this time, so I boosted their strength and agility a bit further; ya know, just to make sure they can't get away again.

Grimmus: Alright, but say Steve triggers his Hero powers anyway. Then what will you do?

Herobrine: Well, I'm glad you asked. Don't you worry, Grimmus, I planned for that too. I have a new helper for that, hehehe...