Storm Wars Lore

Episode 17

"Holt swiftly threw his blazer to the side, revealing a backpack-sized rectangular metal box strapped to his back and a two small metal boxes on the front left and right side of his pant belt loops. He gritted his teeth as the box on his back exploded with rocket thrusters popping out from the bottom. Holt shot upwards, grabbing both Abby and Miss Smith in midair"

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(Growling) Pest.

"The man who shot the team's limo with a rocket launcher grunted as he shot another missile, this time aimed directly at Holt and his family while they were midair. Abby and Miss Smith let out a loud yelp as a grappling hook shot from one of the boxes on Holt's beltloop. They slammed into the ground like a flash of lightning, barely dodging the missile zooming over their head. Abby looked around in horror as her earmuffs floated to the ground like a bird's feather, far out of her reach.

The man put his missile launcher down, reaching towards his cargo pant leg for his pistol. He grunted as he was suddenly attacked from behind. Julian grabbed him by the bottom of the chin, twisting his head until his neck snapped. He took a step back as the man fell onto the ground"

Julian
(Panting heavily and looking at Holt) you...you okay?

Holt
(Looks between Abby and Miss Smith and smiles) Yeah, I'm okay.

Darius
(Slowly, shakily getting back onto his feet) Man...that hurt.

"Julian looks towards the side of the road, pointing at the grassy field that led to a large, dark forest in the background"

Julian
Our hideout is in the forest there.

Darius
(Slowly helping Max onto his feet) What about the plan?

Julian
Thankfully, our ride got blown up right before the halfway point of our journey. So the plan is still on.

Darius
(Pointing towards the forest) To bait them to meet us in there?

Julian
Yes.

Holt
What if it's an ambush?

"Julian turns to Holt, who was still holding Abby and Miss Smith tightly in his arms"

Julian
We fight.

"Abby quietly turned to Holt, a worried expression on her face. Holt gave her a tight squeeze"

Holt
It's okay baby. Daddy will take care of you.

Max
Hey, can we take these damn masks off already?

Julian
Yeah, good idea. We won't need them any longer.

Abby
(Looks up at him with pleading eyes) Daddy, can I have my earmuffs back?