"Specter! What took you so long?!" Bass
"You obviously don't know how big this ship is. I am just glad that you still have your communicator on your person. Are you alright?" Specter
"A lot better now." Bass
"Well now. It seems that the reports of your demise were greatly exaggerated. Well done making your way here. In such a short amount of time no less. I may have slightly underestimated your capabilities." Apex
"You have no idea how much of an understatement that is. While I did come for my friend here I do want to pick up where we left off." Specter
"Hahah! If the three of you were no match for me what makes you think that you alone can make a difference?" Apex
"I will be the first to admit that our teamwork needs quite the amount of work but I must say this. Before I was apart of a team I was a lone warrior. I made it my mission to complete every assignment that was given to me and I was damn good at what I did. Not to mention, Bass did just give you her resolve so I do believe that I am not alone." Specter
"You got that right sis!" Bass
"Hmm. The fact that you think you can fight me on common ground is amusing all on it's own. I am in the mood for some amusement with this meal so how about I have Collute and Collate play with the two of you while I finish?" Apex says then snaps his fingers.
Collute and Collate take off their aprons as they emerge from the kitchen area and walk toward Specter and Bass.
"The servents? They can't be that bad right?" Bass
Suddenly, both Collute and Collate's bodies begin to shift and twist due to a sudden metamorphosis. Their legs merge together to form a tail that extends, their skin shifts into hard and durable scales. Their teeth sharpen, fingers grow into long and sharp claws and their eyes slit. Their hair twists and shape into living serpents that hiss as they appear. Both Specter and Bass witnessed this simultaneous metamorphosis with blank looks on their faces up until the end.
"....... The next time you open your mouth-" Specter
"-Insert foot?" Bass
"Insert foot." Specter
"Now. Dazzle me." Apex
Collute and Collate arch a hand each high up, position their claws in a spear shape and thrusts them after Bass and Specter. Specter was going to make a move but she stops because she notices Bass's movement. Bass quickly takes a deep breathe and spins her flute. Bass quickly puts the mouth of the flute to her mouth and blows the highest note that her lungs allows her to. Collute and Collate's attacks get into a small radius when suddenly their attacks simultaneously stop dead in their tracks. Collute and Collate are both confused and Apex is a little surprised. Bass nearly empties out her lungs and the end result is both Collute and Collate being forced backwards. Bass takes a deep breath the moment she finished.
"Nicely done." Specter
"Phew!! They are a lot more.. Sturdy than I thought they, would be.... Buy me, a second to... Catch my breath?" Bass
"I feel somewhat obligated after that performance." Specter says then unsheathes her sword that is mounted on her back.
Collute and Collate look at each other and quickly refocus their attention on Specter and Bass. They both lunge forward and attack with both of their hands this time. Specter steps forward, grasp the base of the sword handle with her right and the bottom of the handle with her left.
"Silent Waltz: Counter Ballad!" Specter says then performs a series of motions in a fluent style.
The sound of a multiple number of clashes echoes around them while both Collate and Collute suddenly find themselves upright in place with their snake bodies.
"Oh? Where was this skill when you faced me back on your back water planet?" Apex asks as he continues to dine.
"The other two were in my way as I recall. Like I mentioned before I am used to carrying out lone missions." Specter
"And here you are so calm and focused..... Maybe Collute and Collate aren't enough to keep you both occupied while I enjoy my meal and performance?.... In that case." Apex says then presses a set command on his wrist device.
The wall behind of Apex suddenly begins to shift open and reveals a large hidden elevator. The elevator rises and up comes a massive hulking creature. A muscle bound, four armed alien like creature covered in blue fur opens its big yellow eyes and locks its gaze on Specter and Bass.
"Things just keep getting better and better with this guy eh?" Bass
"Yes well I do value my entertainment along with my well prepared meal from Collute and Collate. #737 here should keep the festivities going along until I see fit." Apex
"#737? And what is that number pertaining to?" Specter
"Hm? Oh you mean it's name. It is quite simple really. That is how many of it's kind were created. It's genetic make up was spliced with a multiple number of species ranging from carnivorous creatures to frivolous hunters. Of course I made some adjustments here and there but the end result is quite the same. An obedient pet that questions nothing and performs its task down to the very last assignment.. In short. #737 is what you claim to be and then some. Now my pet, entertain me with those two." Apex
#737 suddenly starts to growl and slowly moves forward.
"Man this guy is big! I wish I had brought my guitar instead so I could've really rocked out." Bass
"It's no use dwelling on what should've been. Just do what you can now." Specter
"Yeah you're right. Ok! This looks like it's gonna be tough but don't worry! I'll take the ugly one." Bass
"You are going to have to be more specific." Specter
Everyone's attention is averted to Apex from his sudden burst of laughter.
"So naive yet so calm. So weak yet so strong willed no matter the situation. So small, yet so beautiful. I must admit that I have grown quite fond of you." Apex
"Well, I always did think I was kinda cute." Amarok
All heads turn to see Amarok standing at the dinning room entrance with a alien creature he was dragging along with him unconscious on the ground.
"But flattery gets you nowhere with me pal." Amarok
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Guardian Alliance Book #2: A Hero's Anthem
ActionWhile Power Surge and the team are off world dealing with his mother's immediate troubles, the other heroes still on Earth deal with the never ending battles presented before them. Some of them were born to save the world while the others have the p...
