//------------------------------// // Chapter 25 No Safe Haven part 1 // Story: Warframe: Relic Hunters // by UnknownEntity743 //------------------------------// Warframe: Relic Hunters Chapter 25 part 1 No Safe Haven *Location: Earth, Abandoned Reactor Plant, Night* The old, rusted building sat still in the moonlight as it casted a gloom glow upon the old Reactor as the calm wind blew through the massive holes in the facility. The shadows danced to the moonlight as one moved like the wind as it cleared area after area, in a fell swoop. It then stopped as it stepped out of the shadows and looked around the cleared area around him, his black helmet clicked as he felt the radiation spike slightly as he sighed and looked around the dirt. “Hmm… something is wrong, why isn’t the reactor here?” Nekros thought as he looked at his mini map and checked again. “Did I miss it?” Then before he could think more clearly, he heard something, just audible sound out. He spun around and pointed his Lex in that direction. “Come out. Now.” He ordered as he saw a silvery-grey (Grineer) manifest from the shadows, it’s massive rocket launcher pointed at Nekros *Translation Engaged* “Tenno, stand down,” It ordered as Nekros went to speak but stopped as he sighed “Surrounded, huh?” he spoke up as he saw many more Bombards emerge from the shadows, their weapons raised high One however had an (Aura) pulsing on its armour as Nekros felt weakened by its gaze as he fell to his knee. It was a highly advance Grineer, an Eximus. Nekros felt his energy drain from his body as he heard their weapons click. *BANG* *FWOOSH- FWOOSH- FWOOSH- FWOOSH- FWOOSH- FWOOSH- FWOOSH- FWOOSH* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Location: Relic Hunters’ HQ, hours after ambush, Coms Room* All the Tenno waited in silence as Excalibur walked back and forth, his face showing more fear than most. They all watched the monitors as the news kept round-the-clock footage of the mysterious Fortress made of Grineer ships hover over the city. it stuck out at odd angles and a massive tower protruded from the center. Then all the screens, all across the globe turned to static as they buzzed to life, and the image of a grotesque (Grineer) appeared on the screen, her face showed no remorse, only malice and spite. “Attention mu beautiful audience! This is the Kala De Thaym, your host for my games!” She declared as the sounds of cheering filled the background “Now, now, I’m not here to conquer your pitiful world, I’m just here to provide my entertainment to all! You see, I wish to make a bet with your ‘Tenno’ pets, nothing more!” “It rather simple, all I require is for ‘Some’ of the Tenno to enter my complex, once inside you may you any means to find your lost teammate, and hostages that I had… gathered, to spice things up!” her voice made Excalibur’s skin crawl as the all stared “And don’t worry, to all that wish to see how my amazing performance, I will be offering you all a view of what my Executioners are made of shortly,” “Oh, and before I forget, you better choose wisely ‘Tenno’ for it will be the last decision you’ll ever make!” she then sighed off as the screens viewed a massive area as Excalibur smashed the screen “I’ll kill her! I bloody kill her!” He swore as he turned and faced his friends as they all awaited his orders, most looked heartbroken and others determined “I won’t force anyone to risk their life, but I do require someone to help me, I want to rescue those captives and Nekros as quick as I can, any who stand in our way will get no mercy,” Excalibur explained as Vauban walked up “Well, you’ll need someone to give you the most direct path, if you wish to succeed, so I’ll provide support from here,” Vauban said happily as Excalibur nodded and he got to work Then he saw 4 hands raise. Mag, Volt, Valkyr and Rhino, he nodded as they all prepared for the assault. The rest decided to watch the coverage to keep an eye out for any signs of trouble. Then after going through the plan one more time, the headed out. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Later… “And another point to the Tenno! That makes over 1000 Grineer soldiers down, but how much longer can they keep this up!? Only time will tell!” Kala’s voice boomed as they continued on their war path "Will you just shut the hell up already!!?" Valkyr yelled in frustration as she ran "I wonder how she'll feel after i give her a welcoming with my 'Beautiful' shotgun?" Rhino wondered as she reloaded the weapon They all stopped at a crossroads as two more Grineer appeared but were too slow as Rhino grabbed the two by their throats and threw them into the air. Volt, then fired an electrical attack as they fell to the floor. “Now, where do we go?” Rhino asked as they all looked around “Ok, Mag and Volt, go left, Rhino, go right, Valkyr, you’re with me!” Excalibur ordered as they all nodded and parted ways ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Volt and Mag* “This just keeps going! How big is this place!?” Volt groaned as they approached another door “I don’t know, but this is the last door, after this, we’ll have to turn back,” Mag reminded Volt as Mag worked away at the console They both waited in silence as Mag worked away at the terminal. Volt just stared at his feet as he chirped up. “Hey, Mag?” He asked in a calm voice as she kept her gaze on the terminal “Yes?” She responded “I just wanted to tell you… sorry,” He finished as she stopped with the terminal and faced Volt “Why? What are you apologising for?” She asked as he looked up at the ceiling “For all the crap, I do, you know, bad puns, annoying you and everyone else, and to be honest, I’m as about as useful as a Oberon when it comes to fighting… so… sorry,” He said sadly as he looked down at his gun Volt knew he wasn’t as strong as the others, heck after Excalibur freed him, he expected him to boot him off planet, but why Excalibur said ‘You’re a good ally to have’ still bothered him. Then Volt looked up at Mag hugging him as he froze, then she let go as she kept her hands behind her back. “You’re not useless, you’ve helped us before, and plus, your puns maybe annoying… but it’s cute whenever you keep doing it, even if everyone else beats you down about it. That’s what makes you, you,” Mag explained as Volt laughed “Hehe, thanks,” He thanked as she giggled Then they both saw the door behind them fly open, and a more massive room, most likely the storage room, opened as they shrugged and ran inside. Both were confused as to why nothing was in the room, but then the speakers came to life. “Welcome to the storage level! As you can see, this place is rather vacent, but don’t worry, I plan to make it extra packed!” Kala hissed as the heard the door close behind them as it glowed orange “Dammit! We’re locked in!” Mag yelped as Volt cursed as she turned and saw all the (Grunt) Grineer approaching as (Gunners) stood on the upper floors “You see, only one of the ways in the crossroad leads to your friend, the others were all traps! Sadly that bulky one escaped, along with the hostages, but I wonder how long you’ll last!? Goodbye!” Kala then went dark Volt and mag raised their guns as they open fired at the Grineer as the gunfire rang out, turning the place into a blood bath. “Mag! Get the door! I’ll handle this!” Volt called out as she ran back and began to hack the console Every attempt Mag made, failed as she tried desperately to hack the door. Mag then looked back as her eyes widened and she froze. Volt was holding an energy shield up as it blocked the bullets, but some had already caused damage to him. Blood leaked from wounds as he breath rapidly. “Volt!” Mag breathed as he grunted against the pain “Just get the door open,” He managed to say as a bullet punctured his leg and he fell, the shield deactivating “Volt, I can’t, we’ll find another way, please!” He begged but then saw the chip that landed by her feet “Use it now!!!” He yelled as she felt her body jolt, her hair stood up and the lights dimmed as Volt raised his arms as he yelled, then a massive wave of electricity flattened most of the Grineer as Volt fell over A Grineer grunt then tried to ambush Mag as she dodged and swung her Burston around and nailed the Grineer as it toppled over, Volt shot another 4 as he looked at the hole in his leg and hissed. Mag quickly grabbed the chip and plugged it into the console as the door flashed green and opened. Much to Mag’s relief as she ran over to Volt and helped him to his feet. “Hey… I knew you could do it,” He joked as Mag sniffled and just kept walking, but her heart sank as she saw the door begin to close once more But before she could react, her body fell through the door as she tumbled and quickly looked back. Volt’s helmet revealed part of his face as an electric blue eye winked back. “VOLT! NO!” She screamed but the door slammed shut Mag scrambled to her feet as she channeled her abilities and began to rip the door off its frame, but it didn’t budge, not even an inch as she punched the door trying to pry it open, she felt tears rolling down her face as she continued to do so. Then she heard a raspy voice pop onto the coms as she gasped as she heard the gunfire and the coughing. “Sorry for-for that, Mag, no other choice,” Volt forced himself to say as Mag tried to stay strong “Please, open the door! Don’t leave!” She begged as she heard a very faint thump on the door “Hear that? I’m… still here… just got some jokers to deal with…” Volt trailed off as Mag heard the gun click and then she heard the gunfire “Come on you assholes! This outta be a shock!!!” Volt yelled as he kept firing Then Mag heard the bullets hit the door as the gunfire behind the door stopped. Then she broke down. “Volt! Please, Volt! Answer me!?” She screamed as she could just make out the shallow breathing from the coms “Thanks, for giving me strength…” then the coms went dead. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Somewhere else… “So… just all of you… verses all of me? Interesting,” Nekros spoke calmly as the Executioners approached the Tenno with caution “Let the games, begin!!!” Kala cheered as Nekros felt his power surge as the shadows encased his body, his reaper gripped in his hand as he laughed softly, prompting the Executioners to look at him with confusion “Don't Blink,” Nekros spoke coldly as the lights flickered and died And the screams echoed for all to hear. To Be Continued…