Warfare Augmented Intelligent Frame Unit

Chapter 15 - Five Centimeters

Chapter 15 – Five Centimeters

Myrrh let out a fierce battle cry as she charged forward, her laser sword gleaming in her hand like a beam of pure light. She pointed its tip directly at the towering gorilla-type Cosmic Beast, the air around them thick with tension. The beast pounded its massive chest in a threatening display, bellowing with a roar that shook the ground beneath them. It raised a colossal fist and brought it crashing down with terrifying force.

In a flash, Myrrh darted backward, her mechanical limbs propelling her just in time to avoid the devastating blow. The beast's fist slammed into the earth, creating a massive crater that sent dust and debris flying in all directions. The ground trembled under the impact, but the beast's blow had landed on nothing but air and stone.

"Gotcha, bitch!" Myrrh shouted triumphantly, her voice dripping with confidence. She launched herself into the air, her movements a blur, and with a swift slash of her laser sword, she severed the Cosmic Beast's right arm cleanly at the joint. The detached limb tumbled across the cracked ground, rolling to a stop in the desolate, abandoned park.

"HH(()%@NF!" The Cosmic Beast let out a distorted, guttural wail, its voice a mix of fury and pain.

"Shut the hell up!" Myrrh growled, leaping forward with lightning speed. Her mechanical legs coiled, then released, delivering a brutal roundhouse kick that sent the enormous creature flying through the air. The beast hurtled several blocks away, crashing into the distance with a resounding boom.

"I think Myrrh's got this," I muttered to myself, a small smile tugging at the corner of my mouth as I watched her dominate the battlefield.

Even so, I couldn't shake the nagging sense of urgency. The hospital felt like a temporary sanctuary, but staying there wasn't an option. I needed to relocate. Thankfully, most of the patients had already evacuated, leaving the halls eerily empty. Now, I could ride the elevator down without any interruptions, though the quiet felt oppressive.

The elevator descended quickly, but in the pit of my stomach, it wasn't fast enough. Myrrh was out there, risking her life against that monstrous beast, and every second counted. I glanced at my watch's display, pulling up the status of Myrrh's Frame Unit. So far, she had only sustained minor damage to her right arm and left leg. Her laser sword and light shield were still fully operational—thank god for that.

"I just hope those weapons are enough until I get there," I muttered under my breath, anxiety bubbling in my chest. 

The elevator chimed softly, a sound that felt almost out of place amidst the chaos unfolding outside. Finally, the doors slid open, revealing the empty, sterile expanse of the hospital's main lounge. It was deserted, eerily still, save for the flashing red alerts blaring from the hospital's PA system and the repeating warnings on every monitor screen. Despite the absence of people, the alarms continued their grim chorus.

I wasted no time, bolting through the vacant space, my footsteps echoing in the hollow silence. Once outside, I veered left, following the rumbling vibrations in the earth that pulsed beneath my feet. The tremors grew stronger with every step, a constant reminder of the battle waging just ahead.

When I reached the man-made park, my breath caught in my throat. There, amidst the devastation, stood Myrrh in her fully transformed Frame Unit form, locked in combat with the massive, hulking form of the gorilla-type Cosmic Beast. Dust swirled around them as they clashed, their battle shaking the very foundations of the ground.

"K^(KNBIK^^&()(!" The Cosmic Beast howled, its deep, garbled voice vibrating through the air as it pounded its chest with its remaining arm, fury blazing in its eyes.