Reprogrammed

When Mutants Attack

bead of sweat ran down Trunks' cheek at the appearance of this new opponent. Individual, the Sigma Force was indeed powerful, but they were also manageable. Merged together, they were truly a force to be reckoned with, and could create a problem if they weren't careful.

"Impressive." He admitted. "Though I should have seen it coming."

"Make jokes all you want." Sigma Force Cannon told him. "You stand no chance against me."

18 took a fighting stance. "We'll see."

She flew at Sigma Force Cannon, throwing a punch. The machine mutant vanished, much to her surprise, and she hit nothing but air. He reappeared above her, slamming his elbow down on her head. Then he delivered a powerful kick to her side.

18 went flying. Flipping to land on her feet, she turned to Sigma Force Cannon. He was already coming at her, swinging his large metal fist. 18 crossed her arms, blocking the punch. She retaliated by firing a blast of energy at him, but Sigma Force Cannon vanished and reappeared behind her, slamming his elbow into the back of her head.

Once again she went flying, but this time the machine mutant didn't give her time to recover. Flying faster than she was moving, he flew above her and brought his balled fists down on her back, smashing her to the ground.

"18!" Trunks cried.

Sigma Force Cannon landed a short distance away and crossed his arms. "Ha, ha, ha. That was pathetic. It's just as I predicted. You are no match me."

Growling, Trunks took a step forward, but a cry from 18 stopped him. "Trunks, no!" Shocked, Trunks looked at her. 18 slowly got to her feet. Moving a lock of hair out of her face, she smiled at Sigma Force Cannon. "This one is mine."

Trunks looked surprised, but stayed back, allowing her to fight.

Sigma Force Cannon looked at her with what would have been a curious look on his face if he were capable of facial expressions. "So, you want some more. Very well then, let us continue."

18 just snickered. "Don't be so sure of yourself. You just caught me off guard is all."

Sigma Force Cannon laughed disbelievingly. "Is that so? Well then what are you waiting for? Show me what you've g-"

She vanished and was suddenly hovering over him. Her foot collided with his head. This time it was Sigma Force Cannon who went flying. 18 flew in his path and fired a blast of energy. Sigma Force Cannon crashed into the ground, bounced once, and then hit a rock wall.

Stuck to the wall, Sigma Force Cannon took a moment to regain his composure. 18 appeared in front of him and repeatedly threw punches into what she guessed was his chest. Sigma Force Cannon's whole body shook from the series of punches.

18's fist suddenly hit rock as Sigma Force Cannon melted into the shadows. 18 blinked in surprise, watching as the shadow the machine mutant had melted into ran across the wall.

Once out of her reach, Sigma Force Cannon stuck his head out of the shadow. "Impressive. So you do have some fight in you."

"And you have a rather unique way of sneaking up on people." 18 observed. "That's how you were able to sneak up on us before."

Sigma Force Cannon laughed. "We have many abilities, as you will soon discover."

His extendable fist shot out of the shadow. 18 reacted quickly and grabbed his flying fist before it hit her. Sigma Force Cannon tried to pull his fist back, but 18 wouldn't let him.

"Release me at once."

"Sure thing." she replied. "But first, come out here where I can see you."