An Encounter Of A Lifetime | TIMESLIP | BOOK 3✔

(16) - Judgment Day -

16 - Judgment Day -

With the group attacking the current base of operations of the enemy, the hooded figure frowned, tilting his head as he turned to the other Gopal who nodded at his simple gaze, knowing what he meant before bowing and heading out. "Get the robot and his highness out of the area, I never know what to anticipate... not when the non-Ethereal version of me is thinking alike." Ether Gopal spoke with venom, moving outwards to the main grounds.

His back shivered for a moment, rushing off as he took a tumble and stood with a knee bent, seeing Kaizo, wearing his armory as Ether Gopal smirked, "A prince truly acts so aggressive... Maruterra sure has its hands full." He mumbled, snapping his fingers as he pointed to the Fleet Admiral, dodging the metallic bullets he shifted from the air.

Yaya flew up, grabbing a large metal pole, swinging it around as it decimated several minions and enemies with each swing. Amato was flying over to some other enemies, punching and slashing some back, Yaya's eyes saw a ship near the edge seemingly preparing to escape, she yelled, "Sir Amato! There's an escaping convoy! 3'o'clock!" The Fleet Admiral stood proper, turning to the direction to see the ship was a bit away, he turned to see Yaya nod with a small smile as he returned the gesture and flew off,

Amato was in a rush, his suit seemingly lighter as he seamlessly paved through the enemies and slashed, soon having a view of the ship. 'Remember how you tampered with Ochobot.' The sudden voice of Mechabot in the suit alarmed him, making him jump over some enemies, 'Y-yeah...' 'Well, now put it into good use rather than harm, Amato!' Mechabot stated, showing something on a holographic screen on his wrist, making him realize he found where Ochobot was.

Amato looked back to the location, seeing the shadowy figure once again, Ochobot presently captive beside him as the robot panicked, "A-Admiral Amato! Save me!" The figure frowned, his hood masking most of his expression as Amato took in the appearance of the figure, its large horns that resembled a bull and one cut. "What to do when you can't even attack now, Admiral?" The figure spoke in a condescending tone, Amato scoffed, pressing something on his ear, a light ping was signaling him as the figure charged down, he connected their swords, pushing back as the figure stopped himself with his broadsword, turning his head to face Amato who'd worn a confident smirk.

Ochobot was surprised by a loud collision behind him, the iron-device that captured him was removed, alarming the guards as he flew away, "Ochobot!" Yaya called as she retrieved him with a smile, seeing a bright light towards her, she gasped seeing Amato shielding her from the figure's attack, a gust of wind pushing her back with the robot, keeping him safe as she saw the two males fighting it out. "Yaya, come back to the ship!" She heard Kaizo command through the comm, she answered in the affirmative, flying past the enemies attempting to corner her and sped towards their ship.

"You really do tamper with my plans, useless human."

The figure spoke in a stern tone, lifting his open palm towards Amato, making him surprised when a creature came out of his hand, looking like a mix of plant-and-dragon as it tried to gobble him up, he managed to dodge it, slashing it to see that it's skin seemed to be thicker than what it looked like.

Mechabot spoke, 'Look out!' Amato glanced to the side, but was surprised to be engulfed in a dark-tendril, alarmed to hear, "Oneiric." The man said as he tried to escape the area, but his last sight was soon to see Kaizo telling others to be wary, calling for aid as he saw the younger male's concerned expression before he shut his eyes, unable to yell out help and move for a brief moment.

Amato opened his eyes, gasping as he held his chest, noticing that he wore his armor, but Mechabot didn't respond to anything he said, he looked around, hearing some birds fly out of the forestry, he cautiously mae his way to the area, soon seeing a sandy shore, seeing a familiar figure sat on the floor. Amato sped walked towards the figure, making them soon meet their gazes, Boboiboy was alarmed to see him, "Sir?" He uttered, Amato's eyes widened as he heaved a breath, freezing up at the sight of the male.

Boboiboy stood up, wondering why his father had been transported unlike the way Yaya was. The younger one stood surprised when Amato let out a choked breath, tears slowly falling down of his eyes, "I'm so sorry, Boboiboy... I was such an imbecile..." He spoke, cupping his face as he sobbed, kneeling down, The younger male alert, seeing the man again in such a vulnerable state completely, it felt different when they'd confronted each other back then. "I didn't mean to hurt you... I didn't want to hurt you..." Amato spoke, trying to cease his tears as Boboiboy knelt before him, seeing the old man's tears before him.

"But you did hurt me, sir." Boboiboy said, looking hurt as Amato nodded, sniffling as he waited for the expected question, "Why?" Boboiboy inquired, holding back on throwing a dozen questions, just wanting an answer to one.

Amato looked at him with a defeated gaze, eyes dull as he wiped the remnants of his tears, "You didn't know sooner... but alien-tech has after effects, son." Amato spoke, staring off to the vast sea, slumping down on the sand as Boboiboy looked at him with confusion, Amato glanced at him once before speaking, "The alien-tech Ochobot gave you powers... but also harmed your humanity. It chipped it until I figured it out... and you know. That night happened." His words confused the male, but they were surprised when a figure approached them, the gray-clothing showing the emblem on the cap, Iron soon stood before them.

Boboiboy was surprised when the element smiled, putting a hand on the crown of his head, slowly revealing the night that Amato spoke of. Boboiboy caught him tampering with Ochobot and creating a reversal system, intending on reversing the effects of the powers, but Boboiboy retaliated and it caused a rift between them ever since. The boy sat in shock, looking between the two figures.

Amato looked at Iron, giving a small smile, "I'm sorry that I ruined you... and changed who you are." He stated as the iron-element gave a plain smile, shaking his head, "I would've changed either way... the world always finds a way to hurt what you want to protect." He stated as he lifted his hand away from Boboiboy and soon gestured for him to take it, the male looking at him distraught as he pressed his lips together, "I'll come back... I always do." Iron said with an earnest smile, glancing at Amato before Boboiboy took his hand, "The fortress was my mindmeld, find the rest for me... would you?"

Amato nodded as Boboiboy mirrored the gesture as the element disappeared with a smile, the power-watch glowing for a moment as the male glanced at Amato, giving him a worried gaze, "I-I'm sorry... I... I didn't know that." "I love you just the way you are, son... that's why I wanted to save you the possible complications... little did I know that's going to drive us apart." Amato said as he walked towards the fortress that had been paved way to by Iron, glancing to see Boboiboy giving him a scared look, he ushered his hand out, "I'll be here now... no more painful memories. We have a big adventure awaiting us... all of those that I couldn't be by you." He stated, making Boboiboy let out a single tear fall as he smiled.

"Yeah... there are a lot of those... Dad."