Redemption

Hand On The Trigger

Previously on Redemption
My breathing began to quicken in pace as the metallic creature looked down on me.
The exoskeleton had found me.

Chase POV

My eyes widen at the sight of the metallic beast. I begin to stumble backwards before I trip over my own feet.
My mind begins rushing through thoughts, a simple movement that can give me an opportunity to gain a proper fighting position.

I quickly form my force field into a ball, firing it instantly at the exoskeleton causing it to stumble into the tree behind it.
I quickly jump up steadying myself in a fighting position.

It didn't take long for the exoskeleton to gain its strength back before it activated its laser guns. The red lasers flew through the air, as I narrowly dodge each on.

I extend my hand activating my laser bow, before charging at the beast.
I attempt to strike it before it quickly computes what I'm doing and shoves me into the opposing tree. I bang my head roughly groaning in pain as my head begins to spin.

The world became unstable to me, but I wasn't going to give in just yet.
Davenport industries means the world to Mr Davenport
" I'm seriously thinking about stripping you from the team."
" Don't expect me to give up when you clearly gave up on me"
I'm not going to give up!
" I'll be back soon"

A burst of adrenaline bursts through my veins, allowing me to use all my strength to flip myself up.
I send a death glare at the exoskeleton, washing away the pain I felt.

The exoskeleton was being controlled remotely.
If I could at least shut it down from here I would then be able to track down the mole, and something told me it had something to do with those mysterious thugs.

A large rock lied behind me. I quickly extend my arm reaching for the solid object before launching it directly at the exoskeleton.

I use this moment to my advantage as it was caught of guard before. I activate my laser bow once again.
I finally manage to strike the robotic machine, square in the chest.
Nothing happened!

It remained in its upright position seeming hardly phased that I had attacked him.
Suddenly it picks me up by the throat forcing me into the tree.
It's strength digging deeper into my throat allowing very little air to exit or escape.

It's other arm then wraps tightly around my forearm, causing its strength to gain a firmer grip.
I yelp in pain as my blood flow stops leaving me light headed.

No I won't give up.
But you can't do it Chase. Your weak and pathetic
No I'm not
Yes you are!

" NO IM NOT" I cry before allowing myself to fire at the beast using my force field. Its grip around my neck weakens as I'm dropped at the feet of the beast instantly.

I gasp for air moments after, before sweeping the beast of its feet. The metallic material dug into my skin as I caused if to collapse. Refusing to give into the pain, I bolt to my feet racing towards the motorcycle.

I shove my hand into my bag gripping onto a small white and blue device.
A portable EMP disabler.
It would be able to temporarily deactivate the exoskeleton without damaging it. One shot and that is all it would take.

I quickly turn myself around only to find the exoskeleton no where in sight. I take a step forward slightly, allowing my ears to remain on alert, while my eyes scan across the field.

Silence......
I'm forced to the ground with one sudden movement as the exoskeleton pounds on the ground behind me.
The EMP Disabler flew across the field.
I bolt to my feet dodging all the lasers that were diverted at me. The exoskeleton must have seen what I was going after before it shot a flame at me.

I quickly activate my force field, the impact of the blast causes my feet to drag backwards.
It prepared another blast, igniting flames from its titanium hand.

I glance at the device resting at the floor of my motorcycle.
I had an idea! Whether or not it worked would purely rely on fate.
The wind began to pick up and leaves began to flood across the field.

Within those final moments of hesitation the leaves stopped dead in their tracks, the wind continue to wail sounding like the shriek of a mad man.
The dimly lite half moon, extended very few of its rays onto the exoskeleton revealing the shininess of the black metal.

I release a heavy breath before my feet raced harder the ever before. I was charging at the exoskeleton with nothing to defend myself, but a plan that may hopefully work.

I gained closer distance to the beast as my feet only took me further, racing against the time.
The metallic beast released the flame aimed perfectly at its target.Me.

My heart pounding, my breathing remaining shaky, nothing but determination.
There was no turning back now.
Seconds before I made contact with the flame I force myself into the air flipping over the flame and diving behind the beast.

I land on my feet behind the beast finally gaining possession of the device again.
The beast instantly swerved itself around to come into view of me.
Despite not viewing any facial features I could tell immensely that it was in rage.

I didn't get a chance to shoot the EMP device at the creature before it sent a laser at me.
It stung me in the arm, causing me to stumble over my motor cycle.
My head throbbed in pain and outburst of pain paralysed my everything.

I wanted to just drift off into darkness then and there, but I couldn't. My job wasn't done yet.
I hid behind the motorcycle before it suddenly explodes into shards.

I curse under my breath. There goes my escape and my defence.
I still had the EMP which would still help me.
I dust myself off before steadying the device close my ear aiming it directly at the beast.

It raised its arm forming a bionic fuse from its hand.
Finally it the beast said its first words.
" Shoot me and you will lose your entire life and everything you love. You can either press the device or activate your force field to save your life" It growled

It's voice dripping with destain.
"I won't make the same mistake I made last time" I growl back, feeling no sense of fear.
" Have it your way!" The beast growled

I steady my hand on the trigger of the device feeling the pressure reach its pivotal point.
" I have to prove myself" I whisper under

I seal my eyes shut aiming it directly at the beast, before pressing on the trigger. The bionic fuse from the exoskeleton instantly released from its grip. The trigger from the EMP hitting it in its internal power source, causing it to shut down.

" CHASE DON'T!" A voice cried
" I'm sorry." I whisper
But it was too late for me to activate my force field.

The bionic fuse the exoskeleton fired, forced me back wards sending me back into the depths of the forest.
I scream in pain feeling the bionic fuse paralyse my body. The impact leaving me in agonising pain.

I feel the world spinning, my head throbbing and the voices in my head some how getting louder. I feel my world coming to an end before being enclosed in a world of darkness.

Authors Note
Dun, dun, dun!
WHAT DID I JUST DO TO CHASE!?
Who do you think yelled Chase's name?
Anyway hope you guys liked that chapter!
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Till next time
AcroAng