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Things had been going swimmingly between Jason Blaze and Raine Cameroon, enough so that the former had to seriously ask himself a question. Would he be able to tell her about his big secret? That he was a cyborg and partially a machine? How'd she react? Would she not care? Be scared? Want to dissect him? What's the thing breaking through the wall?!
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So far things had gone really well for Jason Blaze and he was thankful for that. He’d been on several dates with Miss Raine Cameroon and they had been a lot of fun. They’d gone for some strolls through the park, a few dinner dates as well as some trips to the movies. They’d even gone to see a play at the local theatre. Each time the two had been very entertained, even if it was to make fun of the bad meal or the bad movie they’d just finished watching. So far everything had gone exactly as he could’ve hoped for; except for one part that he knew was a very important part of any relationship.
Jason had received his first kiss goodnight from Raine on the third date. He’d walked her to her door and had invited him in, though he had passed that night because it was a school night. Instead he decided to take the plunge and give her a kiss, which she had returned enthusiastically. He’d been caught off guard at first, but after that he’d become more and more bold with each time bidding her a good night. He’d even gone into her place on a few occasions and they’d gotten a little cozy together, though he’d been terrified to move things beyond that point. It wasn’t because he didn’t want to, heaven knows he did, and it wasn’t because he didn’t think she wasn’t interested, she definitely seemed to be, it was because he was still afraid to tell her his big secret.
Something like cybernetic arms, even to a scientist, was hard to explain. How would you tell someone that you were part machine, and especially when it’s your arms that are made of cold metal? In the heat of passion when you’re trying to hold someone close nothing can kill the mood like hugging them so tightly that they pass out. He’d done his best to wear thick sweaters while going out with her to make his arms that much comfier when he did embrace her, but it’d only go so far. Wearing a heavy sweater while in the middle of intimacy could kill the mood unless a snow bank was involved.
He’d talked to Professor Magnum about the whole situation since if anyone could relate it’d be him. The Professor had a ghost wife, though, and one that could mold and adjust to metal arms. Still, Magnum had recommended that if he truly wanted things to go forward then Jason was going to have to learn one of the great, universal truths of any relationship: Be Honest. Jason knew that it was easier said than done given that he was supposed to keep them under wraps and that his limbs were technically top secret. Sure, Raine had clearance to see such things but he knew he might get in trouble if she got a chance to look too closely at them.
In the end the ‘mon realized that the Professor was right. If things did go forward and he wasn’t honest with her then she’d get upset with him. He more than wanted things to move to the next step; plus it’d help to explain why it was that on occasion he might have to call off a date and why he’d been late to a few of them. Besides, if she didn’t react well he could always claim plausible deniability. He doubted, though, that she’d react poorly and he knew her better than that to worry about her broadcasting his identity.
He did wonder if Diamondback ever had the same problem.
It was the night of their six weeks dating that he’d decided that he was going to tell her. He figured after a nice dinner at the first restaurant that they’d gotten a meal at together that he’d walk her through the park, take her home and then when they went inside…he’d tell her the truth. At the best, she’d accept him for what he was and they’d be happy. At the worst, she’d kick him out and never want to see him again leaving things awkward at work. Well, you have to risk things to gain things he reminded himself and set the plan in motion. He just hoped everything went more good than bad
The night finally came and he picked her up as normal. He’d dressed up a bit for the occasion and picked out a rather nice sports jacket to go over his long sleeved shirt, though as always he wore his gloves. He’d explained always wearing them to hide his fire burns he’d received in the line of duty. She’d asked to still see them though from time to time but declined and she hadn’t pushed the issue. Raine certainly hadn’t disappointed either as she’d dressed to the nines in a slinky red number that accentuated her curves and matched her eyes. She’d dolled herself up with the makeup and it looked like she was out to enjoy the evening every bit as much as he wanted to. They’d settled into their table and started their evening as they had many times before.
“You doing okay, Jason?” Raine asked out of nowhere. Blaze blinked at the question and nearly choked on his wine before he set the glass down and looked at her a bit stunned.
“Y-yeah, why do you ask?” He popped out before he did choke on something.
“You just seem a little lost in thought tonight,” She said before she broke a piece of bread from the loaf that was on their table. She buttered it as she watched the ‘mon give a bit of a shrug.
“Oh, well, there is something I want to talk to you about tonight,” He admitted to her, though he didn’t quite meet her gaze. Raine furrowed her brow as she watched him and munched quietly on her bread.
“Something that makes you nervous enough to be noticeable?” she pointed out.
“Oh it’s nothing bad!” He quickly clarified, “It’s just…something really, well, personal,” He nodded as if to try and make it seem like it wasn’t anything overly serious. She looked dubiously at him.
“If it’s not that serious then why don’t you tell me right now?” She pressed. Raine had enjoyed herself the last several weeks of going out with Jason, but she knew he had something that was blocking things from going any further. She’d wanted him to come clean for a while now but hadn’t wanted to push to hard in case it pushed Jason away. She’d come to really like care about him and wanted for things to keep getting better, but every womon had their limit.
“It’s…well, it’s complicated,” he tried to pass it off for now, “It can wait,”
“It can?” She pressed him once more and caused him to squirm a bit.
“It’s…it’s going to have to,” Jason argued once again and took another drink of his wine. She still looked at him dubiously.
“All right,” she finally relented, “I’ll let it wait, but you’re telling me tonight what it’s been that’s causing you to be so hesitant,”
“I…I will,” He agreed to her demand, “It’s just something that I’ve kinda been, well, you’ll see when I show you,”
“If it has to do with burns on your arms I doubt they’re horrendous enough to scare me away,” Raine countered quickly. She was a tough gal and wasn’t one to flinch easily.
“Well it has to do with my arms,” He admitted, “but…nothing to do with burns,” she tilted her head, not sure what it was he meant. She suspected there was something more to his arms than the stories he’d told, but hadn’t been completely sure. She was about to ask him to clarify that when a ruckus started to build at the door of the restaurant. Both of them turned to look towards a crashing sound that was connected to the maître d being crushed through his own podium. Several of the restaurant goers let out gasps of shock as a three headed robot pushed his way further into the restaurant. He looked like some sort of stylized Magnezone turned into a morph given his three one-eyed heads and metallic appearance.
“Patrons of this restaurant,” the thing droned on as all three heads spoke at once, “I am not here to hurt any of you, though I will. I am simply here for the one named Raine Cameroon,” the ‘mon in the eatery looked around and talked to each other in hushed whispers as they tried to figure out who it was that the thing was here for as it seemed to scan the restaurant. Most of the patrons kept their heads low to keep out of its way though a few pondered trying to confront it. As it moved the hulking creature bumped people on occasion while it pressed in further. One good sized Zangoose stood up after being jostled and turned angrily towards the Magnezone.
“You can’t treat people like…GAH!” the automaton didn’t even hesitate as he thrust a massive claw into the ‘mons chest and hurled him ten feet into the wall. The Zangoose hit with a sickening thud before he crashed downward and left the womon he was with weeping before she rushed over to his side to make sure he was okay. The Magnezone continued onwards until its three heads seemed to lock onto its goal. Raine had tried to duck down and keep very small to stop it from seeing her, but it didn’t seem to have worked.
“It’s coming for me,” she whispered harshly towards Jason. The Manectric’s face had taken on a different, fiercer look than when he’d talked to her a minute ago. He looked towards the back of the restaurant and then back to Raine.
“Make a break for the kitchen,” he told her quietly, “I’ll try to keep it busy long enough to get you out and away from it,”
“That’s crazy!” she argued, “That thing is going to hurt you!”
“I’m a bit tougher than I look,” He told her, “Just trust me! I’ll find out afterwards and we’ll get you to safety,”
“This isn’t going to…” she tried to argue again.
“Go!” He whispered loud as he dare and stood up with his gaze locked towards the Magnezone. Raine hesitated for a moment before she dashed back towards the kitchen to try and escape.
“Stop, Raine Cameroon!” the automaton declared and tried to crash through the tables towards her. Jason waited until he was closer and then reached out to grab onto its arm and charged up his body. His eyes turned blue as he fired up his electrical juice and gave the thing a good shock. The Magnezone didn’t even seem to react until it realized that the little ‘mon who was holding onto him was actually stopping him from going further. Two of its eyes looked down towards Jason, who had magnetized his already incredible grip enough to halt the creature for a moment. It considered him for a few seconds before it decided the best course of actions was to get rid of the threat. Jason let out a cry of surprise as the creature lifted him up off the ground and made a throwing motion towards a wall. The surprise at being lifted up had been enough to break his concentration and de-magnify his hands and sent flying through a window and into the alley. The Magnezone didn’t hesitate and looked back to where Raine had disappeared.
Outside Raine had started running down the alley and away from the restaurant. She breathed heavily at the fear that gripped her while she tried to navigate the slick streets in her heels. After a while she kicked them off and ran to try and get better speed away from the thing that was looking for her; she didn’t even know why it was interested in her. She hoped Jason was all right and hadn’t done anything stupid like trying to take the thing on by himself. She had to think about where to hide and how to get in contact with him afterwards. She also wished that one of those heroes that’d come to her doorstep on Halloween had been around.
Her thoughts were scrambled as she was suddenly knocked backwards when a wall near her exploded and the Magnezone appeared out of nowhere. She fell to her backside as her breath was knocked out of her and left her temporarily stunned. The automaton stood over her with little if any emotion; all three of its heads regarded her blankly as though it were more worried about proper identification than anything else.
“Miss Raine Cameroon,” it started once more, “I have been sent to collect you,”
“But…but…who wants me?” she asked as she tried to push herself backwards and away from the thing.
“That is not of your concern,” It answered, “I have been sent to collect you,” It repeated.
“Stop saying that!” She yelled as she hurled a rotten apple core at the creature. It didn’t even try to deflect the missile as it knocked into it and simply fell to the ground.
“I do not recommend resisting,” It said before its claw came within a foot of gripping her. Raine recoiled backwards and curled up as she had little else she could do. Several seconds passed and no claw grabbed her, which allowed her the time and bravery to open her eyes once more and saw what she’d hoped for. Before her the Magnezone was significantly distracted in its pursuit of her thanks to Stormfist, the hero whom she’d helped earlier seemed to be returning the favor. The hero had struck the creature hard and sent it skittering backwards.
“Are you okay?” Stormfist asked as he stood protectively in front of Raine. She nodded her head and pointed towards it.
“What is that thing?!” She asked the question that burned in her mind at the moment.
“I don’t know,” Stormfist admitted, “But it’s not going to get you,” the Magnezone crossed the distance swiftly and swung at the hero intent on getting rid of the hindrance to its goal. The Manectric moved out of its lumbering arm’s blow enough to throw another punch at the things jaw; though that didn’t seem to do anything either. Again the automaton’s arm swung and this time it caught the hero solidly to knock him backwards. He landed next to Raine who looked over to him in concern.
“Are you okay?” It was her turn to ask. He couldn’t help but smirk a bit at the turn of attention before he scrambled up enough to get between her and it.
“I need to get into its guts!” He finally shouted, “See if I can’t overload this thing,” He grabbed Raine and hauled her out of the way as the Magnezone launched its claw at where he was once again. The Wartortle grunted as she landed and looked back towards it as her mind started to race. She reached into somewhere and yanked out a huge wrench.
“Keep it distracted and I’ll get you an opening!” she yelled. He blinked and was about to ask where she’d gotten the wrench in her hand from when his attention was grabbed by the creature once more. Instead of rolling away from its blow he lifted his hands and caught its claw in his grip. He pushed against it as strongly as his arms would allow him so he could do as he was asked and started to arm wrestle the thing. The Magnezone seemed confused by his actions, at why the ‘mon who was fighting him didn’t try to run away or hurt him. Its limited thought process didn’t try to figure it out and instead pressed its full weight and strength against the Manectric. Stormfist slid back several steps on the slick ground and held on best he could to give Raine the time she needed to do whatever it was she was doing.
What she was doing was sneaking behind the creature to look for a soft spot. She knew that there had to be some way to open it up enough to give Stormfist a shot at its innards and hopefully fry the thing. She finally saw her opening at its hip where its leg was bolted in even though she was surprised such an advanced creature wasn’t more seamlessly put together. She didn’t question her luck as she attacked it with her wrench. A quick glance up to make sure the creation was held in place by the hero well enough to do what she planned to do before her wrench did its thing as it went from bolt to bolt to loosen up its limb.
“You almost done?” Stormfist yelled to her, but the Wartortle held up a finger to show she needed another moment. The Manectric could feel his back foot starting to press against the wall behind him as he did his best to continue to keep the monster from looking for her, especially with her right at its side. Raine attacked the hip and did what she felt was enough to give him a chance to get in at the creature.
“Now!” she shouted. The automaton looked down towards the voice of its target which gave Stormfist a chance to do his thing. He suddenly jerkedf downward and judo-threw the creature towards the wall where it landed with a heavy crash and caused the building to shudder. The Manectric didn’t waste anytime as he finished what Raine started and ripped off the creatures leg which exposed several wires. The Magnezone tried to stop him with a massive claw but only helped them by smacking off its own leg. Stormfist reacted quickly and reached for the wires inside of it as he built up a huge charge. The Wartortle jumped behind a dumpster as the hero released his jolt to send a gargantuan shot of pure electricity through the creatures frame. It shuddered and shook as its circuitry received more power than it had been designed to do until it finally popped. A burst of pure light filled the alley which caused Raine to close her eyes to keep from being blinded. Once the sounds of the battle relented she looked up again.
The Wartortle couldn’t help but giggle as she saw the scene before her. The Magnezone had been defeated; at least it didn’t look like it was going to move anymore. More embarrassingly for the hero it looked like he couldn’t yank his hands off the exposed guts of the thing. The electricity that’d passed through the metal on metal connection had magnetized them unintentionally and he was having trouble getting clear. She walked over and looked at him, trying her best not to laugh at the situation.
“Thank you for your help *grunt* Miss Cameroon,” he said as he continued to try to pull himself free.
“You’re welcome,” she said with a smile, “You need anymore help?”
“No no,” He tried to pass it off, “It should wear off in a few moments here,” He yanked again as he wanted to get away as quickly as possible and change back into Jason Blaze, mild mannered teacher to come and find her. Raine didn’t seem to be leaving though and instead came closer.
“C-can I help you with anything else?” He asked as he grew nervous.
“One other thing,” she answered. Before he could duck out of the way she reached and managed to get a hold of his mask and pulled it off. Jason tried to hide his face best he could but when no gasp or sound of shock was forthcoming he slowly looked up, confused at her calmness. She continued to smile at him as she held his one means of keeping his identity secret.
“Thought it might be you,” she told him before she returned the cloth to his head and helped to adjust it. He stood there absolutely dumbstruck at her demeanor, so much so that he didn’t realize his hands were demagnetized initially.
“How…how did you know?” He asked as he stood up once the shock had worn off. She shrugged her shoulders as she put her wrench back from where she’d pulled it out.
“I can feel titanium alloy through cloth,” she admitted, “And since Stormfist had metal arms…I kinda wondered if you were just hiding them from me,” she sounded a little hurt at the accusation which caused his heart to fall. The Manectric reached for his belt and pushed a button to alter the atoms of his clothing and allowed him to redress in the coat and slacks he’d had on before, once again looking like the teacher and not the hero.
“I’ve wanted to for a while,” He admitted as he shrugged his shoulders, “It’s just…a very hard thing to admit, you know? Hey Raine, I’m a super hero and risk my life every night!” He acted out, “I wasn’t sure how you’d react to that,”
“You should’ve asked!” She responded pointedly.
“I know, and I’m sorry,” He hung his head as he didn’t want to look her in the eyes right then, “I was going to tell you tonight…not like this mind you, I didn’t have anything to do with this thing,” He looked at the creature and wondered where it’d come from. Raine wondered the same thing too, but had other things right in front of her.
“I wish you had,” she told him before she reached up with her hands and cupped his cheeks much to his surprise, “Then things could’ve gotten more normal faster,”
“What’re you say-….MRF!” his question was cut off as she pulled him in for a deep kiss. He returned it once he had his faculties about himself again and held the kiss for as long as she would. Eventually she pulled back and looked up at him mischievously.
“You’re forgiven,” she answered, “But only if you let me take you home to get a better look at those arms of yours,” He nodded dumbly in agreement, he had no problem with that.
“We’re going to have to take your shirt off to get a better look at them,” she continued.
“I think that’s only fair,” He agreed with a smile. The two turned back to the restaurant to go and get his car so they could get away and hopefully with out any police interference.
“And your pants,” she added with a grin, “For a better look,” The second request didn’t register with him at first because he was just happy she wasn’t mad at him and seemed to still be very interested. Then it clicked and he blinked at her.
“Wait what?” She just winked at him, which was enough to hush him up and smile in return.
Jason had received his first kiss goodnight from Raine on the third date. He’d walked her to her door and had invited him in, though he had passed that night because it was a school night. Instead he decided to take the plunge and give her a kiss, which she had returned enthusiastically. He’d been caught off guard at first, but after that he’d become more and more bold with each time bidding her a good night. He’d even gone into her place on a few occasions and they’d gotten a little cozy together, though he’d been terrified to move things beyond that point. It wasn’t because he didn’t want to, heaven knows he did, and it wasn’t because he didn’t think she wasn’t interested, she definitely seemed to be, it was because he was still afraid to tell her his big secret.
Something like cybernetic arms, even to a scientist, was hard to explain. How would you tell someone that you were part machine, and especially when it’s your arms that are made of cold metal? In the heat of passion when you’re trying to hold someone close nothing can kill the mood like hugging them so tightly that they pass out. He’d done his best to wear thick sweaters while going out with her to make his arms that much comfier when he did embrace her, but it’d only go so far. Wearing a heavy sweater while in the middle of intimacy could kill the mood unless a snow bank was involved.
He’d talked to Professor Magnum about the whole situation since if anyone could relate it’d be him. The Professor had a ghost wife, though, and one that could mold and adjust to metal arms. Still, Magnum had recommended that if he truly wanted things to go forward then Jason was going to have to learn one of the great, universal truths of any relationship: Be Honest. Jason knew that it was easier said than done given that he was supposed to keep them under wraps and that his limbs were technically top secret. Sure, Raine had clearance to see such things but he knew he might get in trouble if she got a chance to look too closely at them.
In the end the ‘mon realized that the Professor was right. If things did go forward and he wasn’t honest with her then she’d get upset with him. He more than wanted things to move to the next step; plus it’d help to explain why it was that on occasion he might have to call off a date and why he’d been late to a few of them. Besides, if she didn’t react well he could always claim plausible deniability. He doubted, though, that she’d react poorly and he knew her better than that to worry about her broadcasting his identity.
He did wonder if Diamondback ever had the same problem.
It was the night of their six weeks dating that he’d decided that he was going to tell her. He figured after a nice dinner at the first restaurant that they’d gotten a meal at together that he’d walk her through the park, take her home and then when they went inside…he’d tell her the truth. At the best, she’d accept him for what he was and they’d be happy. At the worst, she’d kick him out and never want to see him again leaving things awkward at work. Well, you have to risk things to gain things he reminded himself and set the plan in motion. He just hoped everything went more good than bad
The night finally came and he picked her up as normal. He’d dressed up a bit for the occasion and picked out a rather nice sports jacket to go over his long sleeved shirt, though as always he wore his gloves. He’d explained always wearing them to hide his fire burns he’d received in the line of duty. She’d asked to still see them though from time to time but declined and she hadn’t pushed the issue. Raine certainly hadn’t disappointed either as she’d dressed to the nines in a slinky red number that accentuated her curves and matched her eyes. She’d dolled herself up with the makeup and it looked like she was out to enjoy the evening every bit as much as he wanted to. They’d settled into their table and started their evening as they had many times before.
“You doing okay, Jason?” Raine asked out of nowhere. Blaze blinked at the question and nearly choked on his wine before he set the glass down and looked at her a bit stunned.
“Y-yeah, why do you ask?” He popped out before he did choke on something.
“You just seem a little lost in thought tonight,” She said before she broke a piece of bread from the loaf that was on their table. She buttered it as she watched the ‘mon give a bit of a shrug.
“Oh, well, there is something I want to talk to you about tonight,” He admitted to her, though he didn’t quite meet her gaze. Raine furrowed her brow as she watched him and munched quietly on her bread.
“Something that makes you nervous enough to be noticeable?” she pointed out.
“Oh it’s nothing bad!” He quickly clarified, “It’s just…something really, well, personal,” He nodded as if to try and make it seem like it wasn’t anything overly serious. She looked dubiously at him.
“If it’s not that serious then why don’t you tell me right now?” She pressed. Raine had enjoyed herself the last several weeks of going out with Jason, but she knew he had something that was blocking things from going any further. She’d wanted him to come clean for a while now but hadn’t wanted to push to hard in case it pushed Jason away. She’d come to really like care about him and wanted for things to keep getting better, but every womon had their limit.
“It’s…well, it’s complicated,” he tried to pass it off for now, “It can wait,”
“It can?” She pressed him once more and caused him to squirm a bit.
“It’s…it’s going to have to,” Jason argued once again and took another drink of his wine. She still looked at him dubiously.
“All right,” she finally relented, “I’ll let it wait, but you’re telling me tonight what it’s been that’s causing you to be so hesitant,”
“I…I will,” He agreed to her demand, “It’s just something that I’ve kinda been, well, you’ll see when I show you,”
“If it has to do with burns on your arms I doubt they’re horrendous enough to scare me away,” Raine countered quickly. She was a tough gal and wasn’t one to flinch easily.
“Well it has to do with my arms,” He admitted, “but…nothing to do with burns,” she tilted her head, not sure what it was he meant. She suspected there was something more to his arms than the stories he’d told, but hadn’t been completely sure. She was about to ask him to clarify that when a ruckus started to build at the door of the restaurant. Both of them turned to look towards a crashing sound that was connected to the maître d being crushed through his own podium. Several of the restaurant goers let out gasps of shock as a three headed robot pushed his way further into the restaurant. He looked like some sort of stylized Magnezone turned into a morph given his three one-eyed heads and metallic appearance.
“Patrons of this restaurant,” the thing droned on as all three heads spoke at once, “I am not here to hurt any of you, though I will. I am simply here for the one named Raine Cameroon,” the ‘mon in the eatery looked around and talked to each other in hushed whispers as they tried to figure out who it was that the thing was here for as it seemed to scan the restaurant. Most of the patrons kept their heads low to keep out of its way though a few pondered trying to confront it. As it moved the hulking creature bumped people on occasion while it pressed in further. One good sized Zangoose stood up after being jostled and turned angrily towards the Magnezone.
“You can’t treat people like…GAH!” the automaton didn’t even hesitate as he thrust a massive claw into the ‘mons chest and hurled him ten feet into the wall. The Zangoose hit with a sickening thud before he crashed downward and left the womon he was with weeping before she rushed over to his side to make sure he was okay. The Magnezone continued onwards until its three heads seemed to lock onto its goal. Raine had tried to duck down and keep very small to stop it from seeing her, but it didn’t seem to have worked.
“It’s coming for me,” she whispered harshly towards Jason. The Manectric’s face had taken on a different, fiercer look than when he’d talked to her a minute ago. He looked towards the back of the restaurant and then back to Raine.
“Make a break for the kitchen,” he told her quietly, “I’ll try to keep it busy long enough to get you out and away from it,”
“That’s crazy!” she argued, “That thing is going to hurt you!”
“I’m a bit tougher than I look,” He told her, “Just trust me! I’ll find out afterwards and we’ll get you to safety,”
“This isn’t going to…” she tried to argue again.
“Go!” He whispered loud as he dare and stood up with his gaze locked towards the Magnezone. Raine hesitated for a moment before she dashed back towards the kitchen to try and escape.
“Stop, Raine Cameroon!” the automaton declared and tried to crash through the tables towards her. Jason waited until he was closer and then reached out to grab onto its arm and charged up his body. His eyes turned blue as he fired up his electrical juice and gave the thing a good shock. The Magnezone didn’t even seem to react until it realized that the little ‘mon who was holding onto him was actually stopping him from going further. Two of its eyes looked down towards Jason, who had magnetized his already incredible grip enough to halt the creature for a moment. It considered him for a few seconds before it decided the best course of actions was to get rid of the threat. Jason let out a cry of surprise as the creature lifted him up off the ground and made a throwing motion towards a wall. The surprise at being lifted up had been enough to break his concentration and de-magnify his hands and sent flying through a window and into the alley. The Magnezone didn’t hesitate and looked back to where Raine had disappeared.
Outside Raine had started running down the alley and away from the restaurant. She breathed heavily at the fear that gripped her while she tried to navigate the slick streets in her heels. After a while she kicked them off and ran to try and get better speed away from the thing that was looking for her; she didn’t even know why it was interested in her. She hoped Jason was all right and hadn’t done anything stupid like trying to take the thing on by himself. She had to think about where to hide and how to get in contact with him afterwards. She also wished that one of those heroes that’d come to her doorstep on Halloween had been around.
Her thoughts were scrambled as she was suddenly knocked backwards when a wall near her exploded and the Magnezone appeared out of nowhere. She fell to her backside as her breath was knocked out of her and left her temporarily stunned. The automaton stood over her with little if any emotion; all three of its heads regarded her blankly as though it were more worried about proper identification than anything else.
“Miss Raine Cameroon,” it started once more, “I have been sent to collect you,”
“But…but…who wants me?” she asked as she tried to push herself backwards and away from the thing.
“That is not of your concern,” It answered, “I have been sent to collect you,” It repeated.
“Stop saying that!” She yelled as she hurled a rotten apple core at the creature. It didn’t even try to deflect the missile as it knocked into it and simply fell to the ground.
“I do not recommend resisting,” It said before its claw came within a foot of gripping her. Raine recoiled backwards and curled up as she had little else she could do. Several seconds passed and no claw grabbed her, which allowed her the time and bravery to open her eyes once more and saw what she’d hoped for. Before her the Magnezone was significantly distracted in its pursuit of her thanks to Stormfist, the hero whom she’d helped earlier seemed to be returning the favor. The hero had struck the creature hard and sent it skittering backwards.
“Are you okay?” Stormfist asked as he stood protectively in front of Raine. She nodded her head and pointed towards it.
“What is that thing?!” She asked the question that burned in her mind at the moment.
“I don’t know,” Stormfist admitted, “But it’s not going to get you,” the Magnezone crossed the distance swiftly and swung at the hero intent on getting rid of the hindrance to its goal. The Manectric moved out of its lumbering arm’s blow enough to throw another punch at the things jaw; though that didn’t seem to do anything either. Again the automaton’s arm swung and this time it caught the hero solidly to knock him backwards. He landed next to Raine who looked over to him in concern.
“Are you okay?” It was her turn to ask. He couldn’t help but smirk a bit at the turn of attention before he scrambled up enough to get between her and it.
“I need to get into its guts!” He finally shouted, “See if I can’t overload this thing,” He grabbed Raine and hauled her out of the way as the Magnezone launched its claw at where he was once again. The Wartortle grunted as she landed and looked back towards it as her mind started to race. She reached into somewhere and yanked out a huge wrench.
“Keep it distracted and I’ll get you an opening!” she yelled. He blinked and was about to ask where she’d gotten the wrench in her hand from when his attention was grabbed by the creature once more. Instead of rolling away from its blow he lifted his hands and caught its claw in his grip. He pushed against it as strongly as his arms would allow him so he could do as he was asked and started to arm wrestle the thing. The Magnezone seemed confused by his actions, at why the ‘mon who was fighting him didn’t try to run away or hurt him. Its limited thought process didn’t try to figure it out and instead pressed its full weight and strength against the Manectric. Stormfist slid back several steps on the slick ground and held on best he could to give Raine the time she needed to do whatever it was she was doing.
What she was doing was sneaking behind the creature to look for a soft spot. She knew that there had to be some way to open it up enough to give Stormfist a shot at its innards and hopefully fry the thing. She finally saw her opening at its hip where its leg was bolted in even though she was surprised such an advanced creature wasn’t more seamlessly put together. She didn’t question her luck as she attacked it with her wrench. A quick glance up to make sure the creation was held in place by the hero well enough to do what she planned to do before her wrench did its thing as it went from bolt to bolt to loosen up its limb.
“You almost done?” Stormfist yelled to her, but the Wartortle held up a finger to show she needed another moment. The Manectric could feel his back foot starting to press against the wall behind him as he did his best to continue to keep the monster from looking for her, especially with her right at its side. Raine attacked the hip and did what she felt was enough to give him a chance to get in at the creature.
“Now!” she shouted. The automaton looked down towards the voice of its target which gave Stormfist a chance to do his thing. He suddenly jerkedf downward and judo-threw the creature towards the wall where it landed with a heavy crash and caused the building to shudder. The Manectric didn’t waste anytime as he finished what Raine started and ripped off the creatures leg which exposed several wires. The Magnezone tried to stop him with a massive claw but only helped them by smacking off its own leg. Stormfist reacted quickly and reached for the wires inside of it as he built up a huge charge. The Wartortle jumped behind a dumpster as the hero released his jolt to send a gargantuan shot of pure electricity through the creatures frame. It shuddered and shook as its circuitry received more power than it had been designed to do until it finally popped. A burst of pure light filled the alley which caused Raine to close her eyes to keep from being blinded. Once the sounds of the battle relented she looked up again.
The Wartortle couldn’t help but giggle as she saw the scene before her. The Magnezone had been defeated; at least it didn’t look like it was going to move anymore. More embarrassingly for the hero it looked like he couldn’t yank his hands off the exposed guts of the thing. The electricity that’d passed through the metal on metal connection had magnetized them unintentionally and he was having trouble getting clear. She walked over and looked at him, trying her best not to laugh at the situation.
“Thank you for your help *grunt* Miss Cameroon,” he said as he continued to try to pull himself free.
“You’re welcome,” she said with a smile, “You need anymore help?”
“No no,” He tried to pass it off, “It should wear off in a few moments here,” He yanked again as he wanted to get away as quickly as possible and change back into Jason Blaze, mild mannered teacher to come and find her. Raine didn’t seem to be leaving though and instead came closer.
“C-can I help you with anything else?” He asked as he grew nervous.
“One other thing,” she answered. Before he could duck out of the way she reached and managed to get a hold of his mask and pulled it off. Jason tried to hide his face best he could but when no gasp or sound of shock was forthcoming he slowly looked up, confused at her calmness. She continued to smile at him as she held his one means of keeping his identity secret.
“Thought it might be you,” she told him before she returned the cloth to his head and helped to adjust it. He stood there absolutely dumbstruck at her demeanor, so much so that he didn’t realize his hands were demagnetized initially.
“How…how did you know?” He asked as he stood up once the shock had worn off. She shrugged her shoulders as she put her wrench back from where she’d pulled it out.
“I can feel titanium alloy through cloth,” she admitted, “And since Stormfist had metal arms…I kinda wondered if you were just hiding them from me,” she sounded a little hurt at the accusation which caused his heart to fall. The Manectric reached for his belt and pushed a button to alter the atoms of his clothing and allowed him to redress in the coat and slacks he’d had on before, once again looking like the teacher and not the hero.
“I’ve wanted to for a while,” He admitted as he shrugged his shoulders, “It’s just…a very hard thing to admit, you know? Hey Raine, I’m a super hero and risk my life every night!” He acted out, “I wasn’t sure how you’d react to that,”
“You should’ve asked!” She responded pointedly.
“I know, and I’m sorry,” He hung his head as he didn’t want to look her in the eyes right then, “I was going to tell you tonight…not like this mind you, I didn’t have anything to do with this thing,” He looked at the creature and wondered where it’d come from. Raine wondered the same thing too, but had other things right in front of her.
“I wish you had,” she told him before she reached up with her hands and cupped his cheeks much to his surprise, “Then things could’ve gotten more normal faster,”
“What’re you say-….MRF!” his question was cut off as she pulled him in for a deep kiss. He returned it once he had his faculties about himself again and held the kiss for as long as she would. Eventually she pulled back and looked up at him mischievously.
“You’re forgiven,” she answered, “But only if you let me take you home to get a better look at those arms of yours,” He nodded dumbly in agreement, he had no problem with that.
“We’re going to have to take your shirt off to get a better look at them,” she continued.
“I think that’s only fair,” He agreed with a smile. The two turned back to the restaurant to go and get his car so they could get away and hopefully with out any police interference.
“And your pants,” she added with a grin, “For a better look,” The second request didn’t register with him at first because he was just happy she wasn’t mad at him and seemed to still be very interested. Then it clicked and he blinked at her.
“Wait what?” She just winked at him, which was enough to hush him up and smile in return.
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