章節 27: Clash of Predators
The jungle seemed to shiver under the weight of the approaching menace. Scarface's mecha led the way, its massive hammer resting on his shoulder. Around him, the team moved cautiously through the thick foliage.
Techie's voice broke the silence over the comms. "I'm picking up multiple energy signatures closing in. They're not swarm… These are different. More controlled. And armed."
Captain's brows furrowed. "How many?"
"Ten," Techie replied. "All equipped with advanced mechas. These aren't your average grunts—these are hunters."
Through the dense greenery, the enemy emerged. Their mechas were lean and sinister, built for agility and precision. Alien in design, their surfaces shimmered with a strange, iridescent material that absorbed light rather than reflected it. Each mecha bore a unique configuration:
One carried twin plasma blades that hummed with deadly energy.Another featured a heavy artillery cannon mounted on its back, its barrel glowing with a fiery charge.A third wielded a serrated energy whip, crackling with electric arcs.Others had configurations for long-range sniping, close-quarters combat, and support roles.
"Damn," Wolfe muttered, tightening his grip on his mecha's controls. "These guys mean business."
"They're hunting us," Vega said, her voice tense. "Really?"
"Doesn't matter," Scarface growled. "We're not going down without a fight. Formation now!"
The hunters wasted no time. They split into pairs, each targeting a specific member of the team. The battlefield erupted into chaos as the two sides clashed.
Ace vs. the Twin Hunters
Ace found himself singled out by two hunters. One moved with blinding speed, plasma blades flashing as it closed the distance. The other hung back, firing energy missiles from its shoulder-mounted launcher.
"Two on one? Figures," Ace muttered, activating his thrusters to evade the incoming barrage.
The first hunter lunged, its plasma blades carving through the air. Ace met the strike with his own energy swords, sparks flying as their weapons clashed. He pushed back, using his thrusters to create distance, but the second hunter was relentless, launching another volley of missiles.
Ace ducked and weaved, his mecha moving like a dancer. "Come on, is that all you've got?"
The Team's Desperate Fight
Scarface roared as he charged headfirst into his opponent. The hunter he faced wielded an energy whip, its electrified lashes cutting through the air with terrifying speed. Scarface's hammer met the whip with a crackling explosion, the force of the collision sending shockwaves through the jungle.
"You think that little toy can stop me?" Scarface bellowed, swinging his hammer again.
Wolfe and Vega worked together against a sniper hunter and a close-range brawler. Wolfe's dual swords moved in a blur, deflecting plasma shots as Vega lined up a devastating railgun shot.
"Keep it steady, Wolfe," Vega called out. "I've got the sniper in my sights."
"Steady's my middle name," Wolfe quipped, parrying a strike.
The railgun fired, its kinetic round punching through the sniper's shield and into its cockpit.
Meanwhile, Captain faced off against two hunters, their movements swift and coordinated. Her enhanced reaction speed gave her the edge, allowing her to dodge and counter their attacks with precision. Her energy blade slashed through one hunter's leg, sending it crashing to the ground.
The Swarm Arrives
A sudden tremor rippled through the ground, followed by a deafening roar. From all directions, the swarm descended—a tide of smaller aliens, towering monstrosities, and flying units that darkened the sky.
"What now?" Wolfe shouted, his mecha pivoting to face the new threat.
"The swarm doesn't care who it kills," Techie warned. "It's going after them too!"
To the team's shock, the swarm began attacking the alien hunters. Smaller aliens swarmed over a hunter, ripping apart its sleek armor with razor-sharp claws. A towering beast slammed into another, its massive jaws crunching down on the alien mecha.
Captain's voice cut through the chaos. "Use the swarm to our advantage! Let them fight each other!"
Ace's Tactical Gamble
Ace, still locked in combat with his two hunters, noticed the swarm overwhelming one of them. An idea struck him.
"They're not working together…" he muttered.
He activated his comms. "Listen! They're not allied! Let the swarm do the work!"
Luring one of his attackers toward the swarm, Ace dodged its plasma blade at the last moment. The hunter stumbled into the waiting claws of the smaller aliens, which tore into its limbs with savage efficiency.
The second hunter hesitated, its weapons targeting the swarm instead of Ace. He seized the opportunity, launching himself onto its back and driving his energy sword into its core. The hunter collapsed in a shower of sparks.
Turning the Tide
Scarface's hammer smashed through his opponent's chestplate, the alien mecha crumpling under the force of the blow.
"Scarface, behind you!" Vega warned.
Scarface pivoted just in time to block an incoming strike, his hammer colliding with a plasma blade. Wolfe leaped into the fray, his swords slicing through the hunter's defenses.
"Teamwork makes the dream work," Wolfe joked, landing a decisive blow.
Techie, from his elevated position, hacked into the hunters' communication network, disrupting their coordination.
"Gotcha," he said as the hunters faltered, their movements disjointed.
The team capitalized on the chaos, their mechas cutting through the hunters and swarm alike.
Aftermath
The battlefield was a smoking ruin, littered with the remains of alien hunters, swarm creatures, and shattered trees. The team regrouped, their mechas battered but standing.
Scarface leaned against his hammer, his breathing heavy. "What the hell were those things?"
"Hunters," Vega said grimly. "And they weren't here for the swarm. They were here for us."
Captain's gaze hardened. "Then we make sure they think twice before coming after us again."
As the team prepared to move out, Ace couldn't shake the feeling that this was only the beginning. The hunters were formidable—but the true threat was still out there, lurking in the shadows.
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