The Zetta Sonic
Black Knife

Gavin moved first. The opponent is ready to anticipate it. Gavin's punch floated in the air while Naray had dodged. Replying, Naray also hit a punch. Gavin pulled his head back. Instead, he swung his knees to attack. Instead of getting hit, the opponent managed to avoid it easily. Naray, who was taller than Gavin, used the sole of his foot on Gavin's thigh. The movement successfully quashed the attack and forced Gavin to retreat.

Tiger prepared with his rifle. They are outnumbered. If Kloster wants to play crackers, they'll be out. However, beyond Tiger's expectations, the Kloster seemed to be enjoying the fight.

Everyone from the tribe cheered in their native language. They gave spirit to Naray while punching into the air. None of those people tried to interrupt the fight let alone help Naray. The leader moved in rhythm with the opponent as if they were spinning on a circular pattern.

“Seek your troops to retreat. I'll take care of Zetta Sonic,” Gavin said. He still hoped that their meeting would not bring down any casualties on either side.

“You don't know what creature you're dealing with.”

Gavin would like to say that he knows. He knows the identity of Zetta Sonic, he knows who his family is, he knows even more than he says. “We will handle it. Zetta Sonic won't hurt anyone. He's an ICPA agent. So, let the ICPA take care of it.”

Naray stopped and laughed at his place. The laughter was contagious to the troops behind it. Those people laughed. Soon their laughter echoed on the dock.

Tiger was upset. He doesn't like to be laughed at. More so when laughed at in such desperate conditions. The finger is on the trigger. He's ready to shoot anyone when needed. Including Naray. Including Gavin. While waiting, Tiger tried to knock on the earphones in his ear. Jayden should be moving fast.

After laughing, Naray grinned. Without a cue, he lured forward with a black dagger in hand. Gavin gasps. Naray has pulled out the weapon. One hand gripped the dagger, the other held Gavin's shoulder.

Naray whispered in his opponent's ear. “You know what we hate most about ICPA? You think you can handle everything when you don't. You guys make this world worse.”

“Really?” Gavin.

Naray glanced at his dagger. He thinks he stabbed Gavin in the stomach, but he didn't. Gavin's hand held his dagger's eye. No blood was pouring in there. Causes clear. Gavin has been wearing some sort of jet-black protective glove with a touch of green stripe on his wrist.

“You know what I hate about you?” Gavin continued. “You're arrogant!”

Gavin swings a fist. This time the blow was hit. He managed to punch Naray flat on his cheek. Naray staggered as well. His dagger fell while he kept his distance. The cheers of his people changed in a foreign language. Gavin took the dagger. He didn't stop there. As Naray recovers, Gavin attacks. Fighting continued.

“Wake up, boy!” Tiger shook Alex's shoulder slowly. “You should watch this!”

Tiger was caught in a feeling of awe and annoyance. Seeing Naray and Gavin fight, he wanted to join. Both are good fighters. In addition, he was also annoyed at having to keep Alex who was still unmoved in his position.

It's not a balanced fight. Naray is more shrewd with his dagger. On one occasion, he managed to injure Gavin's arm. Fortunately it just tore the shirt off and gave a thin scratch to his skin. Gavin did not expect to win. He was stalling until the ICPA in the city provided assistance.

The unremitting help and Naray's confident smile made him start to rouse. Maybe Kloster could have messed up the signal better than he thought. If the fight continues, Gavin is not sure it will end well for him. Now he had no choice but to believe.

Unbeknownst to anyone, the network inside the Zetta Sonic uniform continues to connect. That network can't be confused that easily by Kloster technology. The problem is Alex himself. The boy had not really realized.

Jayden repeatedly tried to wake him up while continuing to repair their network. [Alex! Alex, wake! They need you! Comeon!]

The voice kept on teasing. Alex started to blink. Blurred vision. The system in his uniform is dead. He woke up in the dark. The only connection to the outside world is Jayden's voice. Her body hurts, her throat is dry. Alex doesn't know what to react to. Shortly after, his world began to fill with color.

The system inside the Zetta Sonic uniform is back on as it regains consciousness. He needed to blink a few times until his sight was clear again. The helmet was displaying such a clear image now. The sound was also well delivered. Cheering in a foreign language, Tiger gathered nearby holding a rifle, a blaze devouring piles of containers, as well as two people fighting.

Alex whispered almost without a sound. “What is—”

[You're conscious? Goody! Kloster found us. Gavin tried to talk and is now involved with one of their leaders.] Jayden cuts through Alex's confusion and gives a brief snapshot.

Alex squeaking. As if understanding his point, the system in his uniform displayed a new screen. The screen shows Gavin's fight against Naray closer.

[That's Naray. He's dangerous. They're all dangerous. Kloster successfully cut off the ICPA network. Emil and I are trying to recover it. Pretty hard. Really sucks! The system will recover in a few minutes. As soon as the system recovers, the submarine will come to see you. Estimated two minutes. Tell Tiger to get ready.]

“You want us to escape?” Alex is moving.

[That's the best choice. Currently.]

Tiger did not realize the black figure beside him was waking up. His gaze was still fixated on the fight that somehow since when had turned bad. The situation is worsening for Gavin. The agent had lost his dagger and was hit more than dealt a blow to the opponent. On one occasion, Naray banged his head on Gavin's head. The violent impact caused Gavin to fall. Naray chuckles. Before Gavin moved, he stepped on the opponent's chest, locking the body to keep it on the floor.

The Kloster cheered the victory. The cold hot tiger. He can shoot but he doesn't shoot. Sometimes victory can be achieved without killing. However, when Naray picks up the hand gun he has hidden in his belt, someone has to move.

“Stop!” Alex has risen.