Enemy From the Past
Leo, still reeling from the devastating blow delivered by Hector, struggled to regain his footing. Despite the pain surging through his body, his gaze remained locked on the man before him, fueled by a deep-rooted hatred.
With a grunt of determination, Leo mustered his strength and confronted Hector, his voice filled with both anger and resolve. "I'm going to crush you into pieces, Hector!"
To Leo's surprise, instead of being threatened, Hector wickedly laughed, a sinister gleam in his eyes. "Oh, is that so, Dark Spider? How do you plan on doing that?"
Leo's eyes narrowed, his voice laced with contempt. "With my leads and fists, Hector! I'll make sure you never see the light ever again!"
As Leo observed Hector closely, he noticed a significant change in his appearance. From his toes to his head, Hector was now enhanced with cybernetic augmentations unlike the man he once knew, a man draped in a suit. His lower body, in particular, was covered in futuristic technology, releasing steam as it functioned like a formidable weapon.
Hector called out to Leo, his voice filled with a mix of curiosity and disdain. "I'm not entirely sure who you are behind that mask, but I can easily deduce your true identity. Leo…!"
Leo's anger surged within him upon hearing his name, and without a moment's hesitation, he grabbed his gun and unleashed a barrage of gunfire at Hector. However, to his astonishment, Hector evaded every single shot with incredible speed, his cybernetic leg boosting his agility beyond anything Leo had anticipated.
Leo gritted his teeth, realizing that defeating Hector would not be an easy task. He needed to utilize every resource at his disposal and find a way to outsmart his formidable opponent.
Meanwhile, Hector taunted Leo, his voice dripping with arrogance. "You'll have to do better than that, Leo. These enhancements make me faster than you could ever imagine!"
As Leo continued to fire at Hector, the bullets missing their mark as Hector effortlessly evaded them, a sense of frustration washed over him. He couldn't understand why Hector seemed impervious to his attacks.
"Why won't you die?" Leo exclaimed, his voice filled with a mix of anger and desperation.
Leo's gun ran out of charges, and he found himself face to face with an unyielding foe. Hector brushed off the dust from his body with a smug grin, completely unfazed by the relentless assault.
Not one to back down, Leo decided to take matters into his own hands. He lunged at Hector, hoping to catch him off guard. However, much to his surprise, Hector effortlessly sidestepped Leo's attack and retaliated with a series of lightning-fast kicks.
Each blow landed with precision, causing Leo to sustain damage without being able to land a single hit. It felt as though he couldn't keep up with Hector's speed and agility.
In a moment of desperation, Leo closed his eyes, relying on his heightened spider sense to guide him. His instincts kicked in, and he narrowly dodged a potentially fatal blow from Hector, avoiding certain defeat.
Seizing the opportunity, Leo swiftly countered with an uppercut, his fist connecting with Hector's chin. The powerful blow stunned his opponent, momentarily halting his relentless assault.
Leo took a deep breath, regaining his composure as he prepared for the next phase of their battle. He knew that defeating Hector would require more than just physical strength; it would require strategy, skill, and unwavering determination.
As Leo's powerful blow landed on Hector's chin, he expected to gain the upper hand. However, Hector quickly recovered, brushing off the impact as if it were nothing.
"Nice one, Leo," Hector praised, a hint of amusement in his voice. "That one did catch me off guard."
Leo didn't waste any time engaging in banter. He knew he had to stay focused and continue the fight. With a quick and calculated move, he unleashed another hook towards Hector. However, this time, it was a diversion. As Hector took the bait and dodged the punch, he failed to notice that Leo had used his other hand to shoot a web from his web shooter, aiming for Hector's feet.
The web quickly ensnared Hector's legs, rooting him to the ground. Seizing the opportunity, Leo unleashed a flurry of punches, landing blow after blow on Hector, who was unable to evade them due to his immobility.
But Hector wasn't one to be held down for long. With a burst of heat, he melted the web that held him captive, freeing himself. In retaliation, he delivered a powerful kick to Leo's stomach, sending him flying through the air.
Leo landed with a thud, the impact causing him to gasp for breath. He quickly regained his footing, determined not to let Hector gain the upper hand.
As Leo's death stare locked onto Hector, his eyes filled with determination and defiance. Hector, despite the bruises covering his body, maintained his grin, seemingly unfazed by Leo's intensity.
"Ah, Leo, always the resilient one," Hector taunted. "You only survived that kick because of your fancy suit. Without it, your bones would've shattered by now. Each kick I deliver packs a force of at least 16,000 pounds. You should be grateful for your fancy suit!"
As a black-belt in taekwondo, coupled with the enhanced strength of his cybernetic enhancements, Hector felt confident in his abilities. He believed he could defeat Leo even without his own enhancements.
Leo, unfazed by Hector's boasts, remained grounded. He scoffed at his opponent's words, his voice laced with determination and impatience. "Are you done talking? I'm tired of hearing your voice already. Let's just get this done already!"
Hector's face twisted into a frown as he responded to Leo's remark, his voice filled with irritation. "You used to be more fun to interact with, but now you're just as boring as everybody else."
Leo shrugged off Hector's words, his focus unwavering. He retorted, "There's nothing more satisfying than seeing you lay flat underneath my feet!" With that declaration, he lunged at Hector once again, determined to bring him down.
But this time, Hector was prepared. He used his enhanced speed to dodge Leo's attacks, while also keeping a close eye on Leo's web shooter, ensuring he wouldn't be caught off guard.
As the battle raged on, Leo continued to throw punches while Hector expertly evaded them. Hector searched for an opening, waiting for the perfect moment to strike back. Suddenly, a blackout occurred, engulfing the room in darkness. Hector, lacking night vision capabilities, struggled to see anything.
In the darkness, Leo silently crawled along the walls, purposefully making noises to unsettle Hector. The fear and anticipation of an attack tormented Hector as he desperately tried to locate his opponent.
Exploiting Hector's vulnerable state, Leo struck with lightning speed, delivering a powerful punch to his face before swiftly disappearing into the darkness once more. He repeated this tactic, one after one, after one, after one, until… Hector finally caught on and predicted Leo's movements, countering with a well-timed kick that sent Leo crashing into the wall.
Just as Hector landed his kick, the EMP strike ended, and the lights flickered back on. Leo now laid on the floor, writhing in pain from the powerful kick. Hector approached him with a sadistic grin, taunting Leo for his weakness and lack of skill.
But just as Hector was about to deliver the final blow, one of his feet stepped on a web that Leo had set before the lights returned. His foot became ensnared, trapping him in place. As Hector struggled to free himself from the web that glued his foot to the ground, Leo swiftly dashed toward his other leg and exerted a tremendous amount of strength, tearing off one of Hector's cybernetic legs.
Hector screached in pain and louder for each time his leg was closer being detached.
Slowly and surely while his agony screach echoing through the corridor, his cybernetic leg was eventually detached from his body. His overconfidence shattered, he now lay helpless before Leo. The tide of the battle had turned, and Leo had gained the upper hand with one of Hector's legs holding in his grasp.
Leo stood over Hector, his eyes filled with determination and a hint of satisfaction. "You underestimated me, Hector," Leo said, his voice filled with quiet determination. "But now, it's time for you to pay for your retribution!"
As Hector pleaded for his life, his voice filled with desperation, Leo remained unfazed. He ignored Hector's pleas, his mind consumed by the desire for vengeance. Wrapping his web tightly around Hector's neck, Leo began to strangle him, determined to end his life.
Hector's hands desperately reached out, searching for something, anything that could save him. But as the seconds ticked by and the pressure on his neck increased, Hector's consciousness began to fade. In the end, he succumbed to the lack of oxygen, his body going limp.
Leo released his grip, allowing Hector's lifeless body to fall to the floor with a thud. A mixture of emotions ran through Leo's mind as he stared down at his fallen adversary. The anger and hatred that had fueled him dissipated, leaving behind a sense of finality. He muttered quietly to himself, "That's what you get, Hector."
With a heavy heart, Leo turned away from Hector's lifeless form and made his way towards the direction where Wendell was being snatched away. There was no time to dwell on the past; there was still a mission to complete and lives to save.
As Leo disappeared into the shadows, his mind focused on the task ahead, he couldn't help but wonder about another mysterious attacker that was still around him.