Chapter 218: The Child of V.I.R.A.L (1/2)
400 years ago, our country was left in ruins, on the verge of destruction from the great evil known only as of the Garden. When all hope seemed lost, four almighty warriors rose and purged the Garden from our world. They came together and saved our country from doom, creating the great and powerful V.I.R.A.L forevermore. Wanting to share their gifts with the world, they recruited the Anti-Humans of Victoria to the fame and fortune they too received. Ever since then, Victoria's last remaining country had blossomed and grown to a new Golden age with the streamers protecting the people from whatever threat. However, two years ago, our beautiful nation was left shocked and devasted as our own streamers were seen as the enemy. The evil and infamous Syndicate family saw to destroy all we worked hard to build alongside them. The once-beloved Team Rhapsody betrayed us and stood with the family to destroy V.I.R.A.L once and for all. Fear not, though, as the all-powerful CEOs stopped their plans with the aid of Team Rhapsody's own Alton Brantley. Even though he sacrificed his very soul to save us all, it was no in vain. We will ensure you we'll hunt down the rest of this traitorous group of streamers and anyone who sides with them. Only together can we win as we are the Vanguard to light the way, the imagination to spark anew, we are revolutionary and almighty. We are the law. We are V.I.R.A.L.
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The V.I.R.A.L broadcast boomed throughout a large military-type plane as it roared over the outskirts of Rhinefield, hovering over an old rundown bunker. The sun had only just set as the next mission was about to begin. Within the plane, three figures sat awaiting the drop. In her mid-teens, a young girl sat in the middle of the runway making loud noises while playing with her toy cars. She had them scattered all around in different shapes and sizes. No one paid her much attention as they were all gearing up. A girl the same age was brushing her chestnut brown hair down by her side, carefree chewing on some gum. The last was a boy staring out the window, clicking a pen serval time to a four-beat rhythm. They suddenly stopped apart from the girl playing with her toys as Kurt walked in from the front, turning to the Anti-humans. ”Zephyr Squad at the ready.”
The two stood up, glancing at the girl. ”Lily, get up.”
Lily pivoted her head, moving her tangled black hair away from her bare and pale face. ”Oh, are we starting? I wanted to play some more…”
Kurt walked past as the back of the plane opened up, and the wind roared through. ”Dollhouse, Rapunzel and Gogh, your mission is simple. We have located the remaining family member of the Montagues Jinx Montague. Your mission is simple, kill her and any other traitor of V.I.R.A.L, that is all. The drop zone will be just outside the main bunker. Alpha squad will meet to assist you if needed. However, that won't be likely. Any other questions.”
Rapunzel raised her hand, spitting her gum out. ”Yeah, I have one boss. Where's lucky number four?”
Kurt turned around, folding his arms. ”Fear not, Rapunzel Cascade will be there. He's already infiltrated the base as we speak. He will get done what you cannot. Drop zone in thirty.”
Gogh walked over to the edge of the walkway, leaning forward, letting the wind blow against his face. ”What a hassle all of this is…”
”Always such a Dobbie downer Kenny lighten up, will you?”
Letting out another sigh, he rubs the back of his head, grumbling. ”I don't care.”
Lily walked over her arms full of toy cars and trucks as she swayed left and right. ”I'm so looking forward to playing with my toys, hehe. Oh shit…” She gasped, dropping one over the edge. ”My red car… Might as well throw them all, I guess.”
From the bunker, serval guards looked up, seeing the plane flying overhead. As they were about to call for backup, dozens of toy cars were thrown, falling. Lily clapped her hands together as one eye glowed before all of the toys grew out of nowhere to their standard size. Dozens of cars and trucks crashed down, exploding on impact blowing the first-line defence away like nothing. Jumping from joy, Lily began punching the air. ”Direct hit! Hell, yeah, did you see that Alesha did you?!”
”How could I not?” Rapunzel muttered in awe. The green light ignited as the three Anti-humans crashed down, freefalling to the battlefield. Rapunzel smashed down, leaving a crater around her as serval freedom fighters turned to her in horror. She grinned mischievously, cracking her knuckles. ”Isn't war such an exciting thing?”
Before any of them could respond, they were all snared and cut down by Rapunzel's hair extending in razor-sharp metal. Lily elegantly fell from the safety of her umbrella, spinning it around, falling into Rapunzel's arms. ”Anything is exciting when I'm with you.”
Gogh hit the floor, standing up dusting off two worn down paintbrushes. As the grounds flooded out with freedom fighters, Gogh turned, swinging his brushes around. Each of the troopers saw themselves held up by strings unable to move. Twirling the brush around, he swiped through each fighter by their neck. Moments passed until their heads came clean off and blue paint burst out. ”So boring… I wish this Jinx would just give herself up…”
”All in good time, Kenny. Let us enjoy the battle.” Rapunzel reminded.
”I hardly see how killing people is considered fun.”
”Usually, it's not, but when they are traitors, and we get paid to do so, I tend to overlook the killing part.”
”Whatever, I don't care.”
Swinging a toy plane around in the air with the sounds to match, Lily suddenly stopped looking weary. ”I sense something off.”
The ground beneath them crumbled apart as the three members of Zephyr squad were blown back. Lying on her back in pain, Rapunzel glanced up, flinching in shock. ”We weren't told of this… After all these years, you finally show yourself.”
From the rubble, Emi Syndicate appeared with now short hair turned to one side; her menacing presence still remained as she stared at the foes. ”Zephyr Squad. You are fools to attack so blindly.”
Emi leapt back, avoiding Gogh's attacks as she crouched down, letting her psychic energy flow through her arms and legs. ”As are you. The last remaining high council member and now the new Queen to Syndicate. Your leader fell to our cause, as shall you.”