MOCHA // OMEGA: Lavender Kunoichi #1

Chapter 11 // Peacekeepers

Chapter 11 // Peacekeepers

Peacekeepers, a name that to the uninitiated did not seem to fit. What type of "peace" are they keeping anyway? In short, they eliminated any opposition that bothered the establishment enough for them to send out a death note. They functioned as the primary protectors of the Citadel, but their operations usually took place on Earth. The chain of command went from Omega police, to the Peacekeepers, to the witches underneath Matriarch Ebiru, then to whatever she was interfacing with. While Omega police tended to roll in bigger squadrons, Peacekeepers operated under three-man groups at most.

Squad 3 was assigned with eliminating the Genesis terrorists of today. They were the 3rd most highly decorated squadron in all of the Citadel. Squads were named by their placements on the Peacekeeper leaderboards in terms of most powerful, most kills, most deadly... After today's mission success, they would surely be moving up in the ranks to become Squad 2.

Skullface, a 6'7" buff guy with a high-and-tight haircut. He fought primarily with an energy sword that created two parallel blades. He wore skull face-paint on the battlefield, hence his creative name.

Kaguya, a short, tiny woman, quite frail in her appearance. Her eyes were covered with a black blindfold. Her hair was red in a choppy bob cut. Her lips were full, moist and pink, but she spoke even less than Mocha.

Deek, a pyrotechnics expert. His face was gaunt and shaped like a gas mask. His body was skinny but incredibly ripped and vascular, despite being unable to bench over 135 for 5 reps. He only wore jeans and boots on the battlefield, along with his strappy vest full of explosives.

Mocha was waiting underneath the red torii gate. She stood with her katana low to the ground. Surrounding her were deactivated husks and a mass of dead bodies with chunks of flesh missing. The stench was awful and the sight was depressing.

It had been a long time since Mocha fought Peacekeepers. They were nothing to be trifled with. And it would be three against one? She felt tingles from the excitement, but her analytical mind knew that it would be a challenge. Zero backup, huh? Would Genesis really let me die here? It's as good a day as any. She looked up at the moon who over the course of her life had become one of her only friends. She smiled at its heavenly light and asked for strength and guidance. She tightened up when she saw the three Peacekeepers floating down from the rooftop.

"Genesis!" Skullface yelled. He activated his energy sword and pressed the circular node on his chest, activating his biotic shield. Deek did the same. Kaguya was like Mocha and did not fight with a shield for the fact it constricted her movements. Like Mocha said, all shields break, and all flesh can be cut.

Mocha eyed the blindfolded girl as the one to watch out for—only cowards utilized shield technology because they were far too slow to dodge bullets and attacks. But these were not crystallized thoughts to Mocha; every situation was taken afresh and she never underestimated any opponent, no matter how many kills she racked up on her karma meter. No thoughts were in her mind, leaving room for only instinct. I do not hit... It hits all by itself...

"That's Genesis all right, look at her," Deek squinted his eyes and leaned forward with hands on his sides. "She's covered in blood. YO, where are her shoes? HA!!!"

Deek started laughing hysterically, squatting down and holding the ground like he was about to fall over. In an instant he stopped, stood up and grabbed a grenade in each hand.

"How would you like to proceed?" Kaguya whispered.

"Deek, get a good vantage point on her. Kaguya, stand by and do what you do best. I'll fight her first, get a good idea of what we're up against. If it gets dicey, we'll smash her together. She looks easy enough. Trust?"