Evelin heard explosions happening far away and thought about the destruction Ratz was doing. Little by little, they were able to get in and get the guards off the scene. Evelin was impressed by the skills of everyone in his group. Even without formal training they were very efficient.
The shots were over, and the agents began to take the defensive, creating barricades and looking at the entrances to the hangar.
“Tug,” Norna's voice said on the communicator, “we need to close the ship entrances, if not soon we will take shots from above. There's a control bridge near you; Get over there.”
Evelin noticed the openings in the ceiling that showed the exterior of the Ziggurat and allowed new ships to enter.
Tugsten nodded and left most of her agents doing security and searching for warships while the residents of her room went to the command tower. On the way, Evelin noticed the huge anti-aircraft cannons scattered around the hangar.
“How are we going to get out of here? Those cannons are going to blow us up really quick!”
“We’re not going over it,” warned Tugsten by shooting with his machine gun arm; “we’re going underneath.”
Evelin did not have this information but accepted what Tugsten said and provided cover for Jamin to get close with his swords. Sliger moved into a terminal and the door to the control bridge opened.
The tower had more civilians than guards. They were easily surrendered avoiding unnecessary bloodshed. Within minutes, they were in the control room, and while Tugsten and Evelin tied the civilians, Sliger programed the gates to close.
“We have to hold this place until the mission is ready,” Jamin said. “We can't risk someone coming in here and opening the gates again.”
“So, we're just going to wait here while everyone out there risks their lives?” Asked Evelin contradicted.
“We are risking our lives!” Replied Tugsten. “Protecting this location is important for the mission; trust that others will be able to follow their orders.”
The control room had only one door leading to a hallway. They locked the corridor doors and Tugsten removed two discs from her clothing, projecting visible barriers in front of them. The group crossed the barrier with the tip of their weapons so they could fire in case anyone approached.
While Tugsten's group ensured the safety of the control tip, Sorom ran with his two companions to the Heart's center.
“We are getting lucky,” Dijo said. “Most of the guards are facing Golbert's troops outside.”
“Let's enjoy the time we have.” Sorom spoke well when a Royal Guard appeared in front of him.
Sorom took the sword and project the barrier with his sheath, running towards the guard who shot at him with his laser spear. Two shots were enough to burn Sorom's shield, who got enough distance to jump and shove his blade into an armor opening. The guard fell and the group kept moving forward.
Eventually they found civilians in despair. Sorom paid attention to them only to see if they were armed and moved on ignoring everyone.
Sorom's communicator whistled again.
“There's a big guy with an ax out here,” Golbert said worried. “He’s cutting our robots like butter.”
“It is the Guardian Dunna.” Concluded Sorom. “Don't face him alone! Is Guardian Simeht there too?”
“There are other guards,” Golbert replied, but none that fit Simeht's description.
“That’s a problem.” Said Sorom to himself and then turned to Dijo and Willys. “He must be coming after us! Let's plant this bomb as soon as we can!”
When they arrived in an environment that Dijo said was close enough to the center, Willys opened a box with fire hose and began planting the explosive. Sorom turned to stand guard and that's why he managed to dodge the shot that came towards him. Guardian Simeht, now wearing white armor with details and blue visor, approached.
“If you really are the leader of chaos, where is my daughter?” Asked the man.
Sorom looked at his companions and thought the bomb plan had failed. In addition to that his big shield was still burned and could not guarantee an extra protection. He took his laser pistoland pointed at the man, who quickly disarmed him with his own lasergun.
“You have failed.” Simeht said cold. “Give yourself up and tell me where my daughter is.”
Willys turned to the man holding the detonator.
“If I press this, it all blows up! You better back off if you don't want to turn into sushi!”
Simeht pointed at Willys and, without a second thought, shot the man. The shot burned the man's barrier instantly, destroying his mechanical arm and a remnant of energy hit the man's face, who fell to the ground.
“I just need one of you alive to know about my daughter.”
In an impulsive move, Dijo took an EXPL02ION from Willys' purse and activated it by launching it in Simeht's direction. The explosion destroyed the passage and once again the three fell one floor.
Dijo picked up Willys and was dragging him while Sorom recovered his pistol and joining with the blade.
“Why did you do that?” Ask Sorom angry. “Now the bomb plan is gone!”
“The bomb plan has been since Simeht found us! Willys is hurt, so let's get out of here while we still can and hope we get ships.”
“I could face him,” Sorom said contradicted.
“Could you?” Asked Dijo. “Because you were disarmed in an instant. He could beat an entire Sorom’s team.”
The two decided to stop arguing and were walking through dusty corridors in search of a way out.
“Golbert, how are you out there?” Sorom asked on the communicator.
“We are retreating! This Dunna is very powerful. Looks like his barrier projector is the same as a tank'! Besides, I don't think my punches are going to do any damage to his armor.”
“We are returning.” said Sorom. “Prepare your team to escort us to the hangar!”
Golbert agreed and Sorom's team continued their way.
The new corridor they were in was narrow, unlike anything they had seen
