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<<Let’s land here>>
Revenant as soon as he put his foot on the ground, he immediately started looking for a weapon nearby.
Loba looked around for a moment.
They were located near The Cage in the loot areas sheltered by black walls that ran around the tower.
Three purple objects not far away caught her attention.
With a smirk she turned around the corner to appropriate of the goods before the demon, but, as soon as she saw what was there, she was disappointed.
''Two Hammerpoints and a Sniper optic’’
She sighed. ''As if that wasn’t enough there isn’t even the shadow of a weapon around but only Energy ammo and a white stabilizer ''
A shadow behind her made her jump.
<<No weapon, mm? I don’t do anything with an unarmed skinbag... Keep this! I give you the best weapon I have found >>
Loba raised an eyebrow to the Mozambique thrown on the ground.
Revenant took one of the two Hammerpoints.
Loba did the same.
<< What other weapons did you find? >>
Revenant grinned. << You don't want to know >>
Loba looked at him very badly.
<< A tip: don't provoke me or you will regret it >>
Revenant didn’t listen and pointed to a loot capsule. << Don't follow me, you make too much noise. If you need to pick something go to the other side>>
Loba laughed: << I don't need to loot that is there, the loot will come to me... 1 minute is enough >>
Revenant ignored her and went to the capsule.
Loba took his cane and lurked behind one of the black walls. Then she tapped it on the ground and it opened to form a diamond-shaped hologram.
Meanwhile Revenant found a Purple Body Shield but as soon as he tried to catch it a blue lightning flashed across the area making a loud noise. He remained on alert. '' I knew there was an enemy nearby '' He turned to take the armor but it was gone. In its place began a blue trail that reached the place from which he had arrived.
Angrily he took the nearby White Body Shield realizing that it was floating and the nearby weapon, a Flatline, then ran towards the origin of the sound. At that moment Loba closed the Black Market. She was carrying an R301 and a purple light surrounded her. << Oops! You are too late>>
<< You really make too much noise… >>
Revenant at that precise moment did not feel safe. By now he knew very well that feeling of a silent gaze with murderous intent before the attack. He knew it well because it was his job. Not to mention all the times he found himself in the last moment of his life. He could almost foresee and savour it.
The vain attempt of a skinbag to take him out.
Suddenly he threw himself into the shelter of the black wall while a sniper shot landed in the point on the ground that a moment before was under his feet.
Revenant peered through the narrow opening that was in the center of the wall the smoke trail left by the blow.
<< Longbow… from up on The Cage >>
Loba looked at the spot and saw a dark hair. She was the ‘policewoman’ of the Legends, Bangalore. She was patiently waiting for one of the two to come out of the hiding place, even a piece of clothing. Her attention had probably been drawn to her Black Market. '' Too bad she missed Demonio''
Meanwhile Revenant was crawling slowly outward from the opposite side, but another blow passed near him.
<< Well…it's time to become shadows >>
He joined his hands and then opened slowly raising them while out of nowhere the Totem appeared. He glanced at Loba.
Loba blurted out <<Forget it!>>
<< Know it that if you die or fall to the ground, I leave you alone to cry >>
<<You clearly underestimate me >>
Revenant activated the Totem and turned into a worse monster.
Loba tried not to think about that time…she will think about her revenge later.
She took her anger and threw the bracelet through an opening in the tower. The instant later she disappeared.
Meanwhile Revenant was trying to avoid the blows as approached the wall of the building. He started to climb it very quickly. Before reaching the top, he launched his ability on the point where there has to be Bangalore. '' Target hit... and now shut up!''. With a jump he landed on the roof and started shooting with the Flatline until he ran out of ammo. Bangalore meanwhile changed weapon and tried to hit him with a shotgun. She took away part of his shield but in response he knocked her down with a blow of P2020 << This is how you use it, Loba >>
He looked around but saw no one. A blow came from behind him. someone had just arrived on the zipline. It was Gibraltar, luckily with a Mozambique. In response he hit him in the head but another blow from who knows where hurt him returning him to the Totem.
He found himself sheltered again by the black walls. A woman was looking at him from above. << Where the hell were you?!>>
Loba snorted. << As soon as I saw the rest of the team into the tower I slipped away .. they are too many and better equipped than us >>. << I knew you were useless >> She rolled her eyes and threw something on the ground << Here! it's the only thing I managed to take before I ran away >>
It was a Med Kit.
Revenant grinned and mocked her: << Thank youuuu~, Loba >>
She made a disgusted face. << Ugh! Let's get out of here before they visit us >>
<< Everything ok? >>
Lifeline had just pulled over Bangalore and now D.O.C. is treating her together with Gibraltar.
<< You had to follow him... the Totem is certainly in the direction I was shooting with the sniper >>
<< Sorry Bang, I can never leave a partner on the ground. Plus, that girl, Loba would ambush us >>
Gibraltar sighed << We tried to chase her while you were here with Revenant, but she dematerialized and *puf* was gone >>
Bangalore stood up. << That Loba... leave her to me >>
<<I’M HOOKED ON A FEELING- I’M HIGH ON BELIEVING-THAT YOU’RE IN LOVE WITH MEEEEEEEE~>>
Mirage began to sing out loud. Every now and then he stopped to listen if there was any other noise in response to his voice but every time there was total silence. His holographic clone had sat bored watching him while he looted or maybe was simply on standby.
Meanwhile Wraith was passing from door to door so as not to leave loot alone to itself.
They had been lucky. They had landed at the Repulsor and all the time they didn't have to worry about the enemies. The other Legends had landed more likely at the center of the map to stay in the safe zone.
Their plan for now was to take a long tour of the island and then get to the center of the ring and take by surprise the last remaining team that probably will be exhausted from previous fights.
Wraith was calmer than usual. She was even humming something.
'' How nice to have a clear mind for once ''
When she was satisfied with the loot she headed for Mirage.
<< What are you doing sitting there? >>
He stared at her without moving. She raised an eyebrow.
<< What's up? You lost your voice by singing? >> '' Behind you ''
Wraith turned as Mirage, the real one, was sneaking up behind her.
<< Ugh, you ruined my joke! >>
Wraith shot him a glare that turned off his smile instantly.
<< Are you equipped? >>
Mirage showed her a Wingman and an R-99.
<< Nobody stops me with these… never...nobody stops me anyway! Well, I won't stand still. How are you put? >>
She showed him a Havoc and an Eva-8. << I have enough ammo>>
An electronic female voice echoed into the air.
-WARNING: Ring closing-
<< The first round of the ring is starting and according to the map this area won’t be in the safe zone. We must go to the middle of the island. We will pass near the Labs towards the Capacitor and finally we will turn around the cliff to go towards the Containment. However, if we see that the ring tightens so as not to make this path possible, I will use the portal to be able to get out alive throughout the possible battles that we will find at the center. All clear? >>
Mirage stared at her for a while, nodding slowly then he replied: << Can you repeat from the ‘first round’? >>
<<Huuuuuuuhu !!>>
Octane was jumping from one trampoline to the next in the Gauntlet regardless of Caustic's killer gaze.
He had had to divert the landing from the Bunker to this runway because the boy had detached himself from the group.
The man was already meditating on how to torture him in his next experiments, but this didn’t console him. '' That crazy guy would do anything... he would have fun anyway…but I don't want happy guinea pigs ''
Meanwhile Wattson was setting up barriers at various strategic points and nothing could distract her during the work. It took so much excitement that it seemed she was decorating a house.
Caustic had set some traps here and there but without exaggerating as that area would be out of the ring in a few minutes.
At that moment Octane had managed to take the Purple Body Shield that was inside the circle of fire. With a leap he reached Wattson.
<< Keep chica! >> He gave her the armor.
<< Mercy beaucoup! You are the best companion you could wish for >>
<< No problemo! But I want to ask you a favor in return... will you jump with me in the circle of fire? I'm dying to find out if two people can get through together. It will be spectacular! >>
The girl looked at him puzzled. << It seems a dangerous thing...I don't think we have time for this >>
Despite wearing glasses and a mask, disappointment could be felt on Octane's face. << Uff... there is always time for a jump…>>
Wattson did not want to see him sad and gave in.
<< Okay. But then promise me that you will follow Dr. Caustic's instructions >>
Octane revived and jumped euphoric on the place << You can count on it! >>
Caustic looked at the orange horizon that was rapidly approaching in their direction. Then he turned to his team and almost had a heart attack. This time the speed fanatic had involved Miss Paquette in his follies. They jumped on the same trampoline in unison but when they crossed the circle only Octane managed to reach the other end of the track. Wattson had fallen outside and had small burns on one sleeve.
<< OCTANE WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING! >>
Both went to rescue Wattson.
Octane was upset << Everything okay? Sorry I didn't want you to hurt yourself. It was my mistake... >>
Caustic took him by the neck << Does it seem time to involve one of the brightest minds present in the game in these vulgar bullshit from filthy maniac insects like you? >>
Wattson was already on his feet and was giving small strokes to his sleeve << Huuuuuhu! It was fun! You should try it too Dr. Caustic! But now I'm afraid we should run away from my shocking ring! Allez!>>
Caustic let go of the boy badly and nodded. He took one last look at Octane and started running.
The boy looked at Wattson mortified and pointed to his back << Do you prefer that I brought you? >>
She shook her head << There is no need. I'm fine. And I don't want to put a brake on your speed >>
She winked at him and followed Caustic. Octane smiled and took charge with the Stimpack.
Above the Market there was the hum of something flying. First it circled all around the area then stopped in front of giant banners whose contents were invisible to everyone's eyes.
<< There are no teams around… well >>
Crypto turned off the screen and left his drone suspended in mid-air above the building.
Something metallic touched him on the shoulder.
<< Hey friend! I checked with the nearest transmitter where the next ring is located. We have to go toward the Bunker>>
The hacker without turning nodded << Perfect…if there will be teams already there or that have passed by we will know immediately. Let's be careful, we will calmly take out the enemies before they even know it >>
Bloodhound reached the two companions with a Triple Take in hand. They aimed them with the purple Variable Sniper making the typical noise of the Precision Choke resonate. The two instinctively backed away. The hunter finally put the weapon behind their back << This can be useful >>
'' Maybe we sowed them ''
Loba took a breath. They had been running for a long time without even looking back to make sure they weren't followed.
She turned around. From the place where they were, they could see the Containment in the distance to the right and the area immediately outside the Bunker dotted with wooden houses on the far left.
The structure in which she was staying was divided into two floors and two houses which at her first glance were "special" and full of precious loot.
Loba started rubbing her hands. Meanwhile Revenant had already disappeared beyond the door that led to a room located under the hill just near the vertical zipline.
As soon as Loba entered the larger building she found various extended third-level mags and stabilizers. The floor was full of bombs of all kinds and Energy ammo. '' What should I do to get Light rounds? ''
The girl snorted and took the stick to activate her Ultimate. Something caught her attention on the list.
'' Farewell Mozambique, welcome L-Star ''
Finally, all those ammo on the ground made sense. Unfortunately, even on the Black Market there were no Light ones. She retrieved a Phoenix Kit from the list and prepared to close everything.
But something stopped her. ''Alright then! I'll also let the Demonio take something ''
At that moment she noticed that the room was emptier than before.
Revenant had sneaked in and collected all the bombs. Loba frowned at him as he was already rummaging in her Boutique without even asking for permission. He had taken the Blue Body Shield and Backpack. Immediately afterwards he dropped the P2020 and all the Light rounds left to the ground. << Take that >>
She looked at him perplexed: << Don't think that I will thank you, Demonio. Anyway, why did you raid every single bomb in the room? >>
He laughed in a sinister way: << I want to play a bit >>
Loba wrinkled her nose << What are you? A brat?>>
- Round 2: Beginning Ring Countdown –
<< Look, we must hurry. We need to recover other stuff like Shield Cell or Syringes etc. Before going to the Bunker, I would make a detour to the Containment, ok? >>
<< Then you are not so useless… >>