Fractured

Chapter 54: Awakening: Gin

On the Ark Vitamortem via multiple screens watched the battlefield as well as a screen watching Atalana as she sat in her room watching cartoons. He watched with intrigue at the battle below as if he was studying every part of it. "Mmmm."

His moment of intrigue however was interrupted as he noticed on multiple screens Jets zooming past the arc and firing into the fight below. Vitamortem waved his hand focusing on the screen showing the front view of the ship. He was quick to expand it to see what was going on. At first he could barely see a thing. Nothing but clouds and the sky fading into dark.

Vitamortem's eyes squinted as the mechanisms in his eye moved within to focus on the specific area. Parts of the clouds were moved apart as fighter jets flew through them and past the Ark.

"So they've arrived." Vitamortem with a quick movement of his hand brought up a display which showed an interesting device. Above it said "EMP". There was also a bar next to it showing the weapons charged state at 50%. "We need more time." 

Vitamortem's eyes turned to the large screen once more as he noticed some far larger parts of the clouds. His eyes darted around as they looked to get the full image. Thermal map in the corner was picking up on multiple large signatures, beeping loudly as he focused on the screen and noticed three large Helicarriers exit the clouds. All of them offloading fighter jets and dropships to the battlefield.

"This was a lot more than I calculated. Engage defences." Vitamortem commanded as sections of the ship opened up dispersing nanites into the air as they formed into multiple high energised weapons which surrounded the Ark. "Fire." The weapons came to life as they fired back on the enemy the guns turned to focus on any fighter jets and dropships that tried to fly past it. Despite this a few were able to pass through the defences and attack the surface and deploy reinforcements. 

Despite the Arks remarkable fire power it was still outnumbered. The three helicarriers in a similar fashion formed weapons of their own as they began to fire upon the ark. Bolts of energy collided with orange hexagonal shields that defended the Ark from damage. 

The amount of shots being taken caused Vitamortem to be somewhat concerned as he knew that he would not be able to take them all down on his own. "Basira!" He called out via his comm.

Basira and Ulima's battle had taken them a good distance away from the main fight as they thought on a level of their own. The two's collisions sent waves through the island that shook the ground itself.

"Basira!"

"What is it Vita?" Basira voiced someone what agitated as she was dodging bolts of lightning being shot at her by her sister.

"Hunter reinforcements have arrived, more than I had originally expected. I'm doing my best with the Arks defences to keep as many of them away from the fight as possible but I can not get them all." Vitamortem explained, his voice not sounding as urgent as the situation seemed, keeping his usual cold tone.

"What about th-" Basira was interrupted as Ulima hooked her across the face before quickly delivering a powerful burst of fire engulfing Basira in flames.

The flames were quickly dispersed as she sent her fist through the flames  and hit her in the chest sending Ulima flying back. Basira swatted the flames off her casually as she continued talking to Vitamortem. "The EMP. Is it ready?"

"EMP is currently at 57%. I'll need more time."

Basira groaned in frustration before responding. "I can't help you right now. Reach out to the others to see if they can help. Hold out until the EMP is ready it is important for us to secure victory."