Cyberknight: One Path

⁕ A New, Different Path

The people around Mike were in shock as he blatantly revealed his identity as the Grand Knight. Everyone believed the Grand Knight to be an experienced veteran with a face grizzled by age and scars, but no one expected to find a 23-year-old young man behind that ominous mask.

[Mike] - "Is Ethan around? I'm dying to get some anesthesia for this chest pain. "

Said Mike with a grimace as he tried to bear the agony.

[Kadyn] - "He is on his way. Oh, thank god you are still kicking. "

Said Kadyn as she gently hugged Mike with a sigh of relief.

[Mike] - "I did promise you I would come back. "

[Kadyn] - "I knew you would this whole time. I never doubted you for a second. "

Ethan rushed through the curious crowd and arrived to see Mike still in an embrace with Kadyn.

[Ethan] - "Did you do it, boy? "

Mike signalled Ethan with a thumbs-up.

[Ethan] - "I knew you got it in you, son. I'm glad you are safe and sound... "

As soon as Ethan noticed the gruesome injuries on Mike's body, his mood immediately changed from joy to shock.

[Ethan] - "...Almost. Sweet Mother of Christ, what the fuck. "

[Mike] - "A painkiller would be appreciated, damn it. "

Said Mike while holding back tears.

[Ethan] - "Come, the ship is ready. I'll get ya treated on the way. "

Said Ethan as he waved for Mike and Kadyn to follow him.

The crowd moved aside as Mike limped forward, supported by Kadyn behind Ethan. After ascending a few catwalk levels, they reached a special operation ship with a spacious interior.

[Ethan] - "Prepared to take off, McCree. "

[McCree] - "Roger that, partner. "

Said McCree as he flipped a few switches around the pilot seat.

Meanwhile, Ethan hurried down the ramp to help Mike onto the ship. As they slowly moved up toward the ship, Ethan couldn't help but admire Mike's resilience.

[Ethan] - "When we get out of here, would you two care to come visit my son with me? He's a fellow engineer workin' for the Allies. I just want to show him the work I've done on you two's crystal systems. "

[Mike] - "We'll come by after a good rest. I really need a fucking break. "

[Kadyn] - "Thanks for your support, Ethan. We both really appreciate your contribution. "

[Ethan] - "Aw, don't mention it. I prayed for that bastard's downfall for quite a long time. You did me a big favour, son. "

After reaching the last steps, Kadyn kissed Mike on the cheek.

[Kadyn] - "Come on, Mikey, we are almost there. "

Suddenly, Mike's head jerked forward before streams of fresh blood exited from all of his facial orifices. Kadyn screamed as she immediately noticed Sniper's fingers jammed deep inside the back of Mike's skull. As Ethan tried to save Mike, Sniper abruptly punched through his chest with his other fist. With both Mike and Ethan on the ground, Sniper now turned his attention toward Kadyn.

[Sniper] - "Come face your doom, you corrupted creature of hell! If not because of your existence, I would've had Mike in the palm of my hand. "

Instead of trying to flee or fight, Kadyn simply remained frozen in place due to the shock of witnessing Mike's brutal execution. Without warning, Sniper violently grabbed Kadyn by the neck and lifted her in the air.