DISTRACTION

The mutant children gripped onto anything they could find, bracing themselves as the truck hurtled toward the towering mass of flesh. The grotesque creature let out a bone-chilling roar, its hideous form undulating with malevolence.

As the truck approached, Mystique's mind raced to find a way out of the situation. She had never faced such a giant creature before and to top that off, that freak is a demon from hell. Ordinary means are useless against it. And she knows that just by sensing the immense bloodlust in the air.

"Damn it! Hold on tight, kids," Mystique strapped her seat belt on.

The mutant children quickly followed suit, securing their seat belts as the truck continued its relentless charge toward the towering Deadite. The monstrous creature lashed out with its elongated limbs, swiping at the truck in an attempt to halt its progress.

Mystique's eyes flickered with determination as she assessed the situation. She knew that brute force alone wouldn't be enough to defeat this formidable foe. They needed a plan, a strategy to exploit its weaknesses. But how the hell do they find the weakness of something that big and demonic.

A couple of pulsating tendrils emerged from the creature's body and rushed toward the oncoming truck.

Mystique's reflexes kicked into high gear as she veered the truck sharply to the side, narrowly evading the pulsating tendrils that lashed out in their direction. The tendrils crashed into the ground, leaving deep cracks in the asphalt.

"Everyone, brace yourselves!" Mystique shouted, her voice filled with urgency. "I take it back... We need to get out of here, that thing is out of our league."

With a quick maneuver, Mystique swerved the truck, making a U-turn to escape the clutches of the towering Deadite. The mutant children held on tight, their eyes wide with a mixture of fear and determination.

As the truck sped away from the monstrous creature, the mutant children exchanged glances, their minds racing to come up with a new plan. They knew they couldn't let this powerful foe go unchecked, as it would continue to wreak havoc.

"We can't just run away!" the fiery-haired boy exclaimed, his voice filled with defiance. "We have to find a way to take that thing down!"

X-23, her face set in determination, nodded in agreement. "He's right. We can't let it roam free and terrorize others. We need to find its weakness."

The teenage girl, her electricity crackling with intensity, added, "But how do we even begin to find its weakness? It's huge and demonic!"

"She is right. We need bigger guns to take that thing down. Considering its size, I am sure the surveillance drones must have caught its sight. The heroes should be on their way. All we have to focus on is survival," Mystique explained while driving skillfully avoiding the rampages of the flesh tendrils.

As Mystique expertly maneuvered the truck, her words resonated with the mutant children. They understood that their priority was to survive and hold out until reinforcements arrived. The possibility of additional heroes joining the fight gave them a glimmer of hope.

The fiery-haired boy clenched his fists, his determination unwavering. "We can hold our ground until help arrives. We've faced tough situations before, we can't let that thing out in the street!"

The mutant children nodded in agreement, their resolve strengthening as they prepared themselves for the next phase of the battle. They knew that they had to buy time, to keep the towering Deadite contained until the reinforcements arrived.

"We may die, you all know that, right?" Mystique asked one last time.

The mutant children exchanged determined glances, their eyes reflecting unwavering resolve. They knew the risks involved, but they were ready to fight until the end.

"We understand the risks," X-23 replied firmly, her voice filled with conviction. "But if we don't stand up to this thing, more innocent lives will be in danger. Let's slice that thing up."

The fiery-haired boy nodded, his eyes burning with a fiery determination. "We've faced death before. There is nothing that the AMO hasn't done to us that we haven't experienced. We've stared it in the face and fought against all odds. This is no different. Well, a bit bigger and demonic."

The teenage girl, her electricity crackling with a renewed intensity, chimed in, "And if we're going down, we're going down swinging. Let's give this thing a fight it won't forget!"

Mystique smiled, a mix of pride and determination in her eyes. "Since when did kids get so brave?"

The mutant children exchanged confident smiles, their fears momentarily pushed aside by the adrenaline coursing through their veins. They were ready to face the colossal Deadite, even if it meant risking their lives.

Mystique's voice carried a hint of admiration as she spoke, "Alright, kids. Let's show this thing what we're made of. X-23, we will keep it busy. You go inside that warehouse on the left. There must be some in there... You, summon vines and trap that freak's legs. As for you, zap its eyes."

"Be careful," The teenage boy said with a worried expression.

X-23 unleashed her claws with a smirk and jumped off the truck. She vaulted over and dashed toward the warehouse, while Mystique and the others started their distraction tactics.

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As X-23 sprinted towards the warehouse, her senses heightened and her claws gleaming in the sunlight. She knew that time was of the essence, and she needed to find something inside that could help them defeat the towering Deadite.

Using her keen senses, X-23 detected a faint metallic scent emanating from the warehouse. It intrigued her, as it was an unusual odor to find in such a place. With a burst of speed, she reached the entrance and kicked the door open, entering cautiously.

Inside the dimly lit warehouse, X-23 scanned her surroundings. She spotted a row of crates stacked against one wall, their metal surfaces glinting in the faint light. Making her way towards them, she examined each crate, searching for any sign of a weapon or tool that could aid them in their battle.

After a few moments, X-23's eyes fell upon a crate with the symbol of a well-known mutant research facility. Curiosity piqued, she pried it open to reveal an array of experimental weapons and gadgets designed to combat supernatural entities.

A wicked smile curled on X-23's lips as she picked up an RPG launcher, "Nice... Let's see what else they have."

X-23 continued rummaging through the crate, finding various high-tech weapons that are designed for destruction. Grenades, grenade launchers, RPG launchers, mini machine guns, laser rifles, and many more. It was like a weapon warehouse.

"Alright," X-23 took as many grenades as she could and two laser rifles, "Need to hide and attack while they keep it distracted. Alright..." She slapped her cheeks, "You can do it. That freak is just another fucker that needs to be killed at the moment."

[Meanwhile, outside]

As the mutant children held on tight inside the truck, two explosive projectiles erupted from the towering Deadite, crashing into the vehicle with tremendous force. The impact shook the truck violently, sending shrapnel flying and causing the metal to groan under the strain. Mystique fought to maintain control, her grip on the steering wheel unwavering as she deftly maneuvered through the onslaught.

"Everyone okay?" Mystique shouted, her voice filled with concern, as the smoke and debris began to settle.

The mutant children checked themselves, assessing the damage. The fiery-haired boy winced, clutching his arm where a piece of shrapnel had grazed him. "I'm fine, just a scratch," he replied through gritted teeth.

The teenage girl, her electricity crackling around her, nodded, her eyes wide with determination. "Still in one piece. Let's keep going!"

Mystique glanced at her rearview mirror, assessing the situation outside. The towering Deadite loomed behind them, its grotesque form pulsating with malevolence. The distraction tactics had bought them some time, but they knew they couldn't rely on them forever.

"OH, SHIT! JUMP!" Mystique yelled.

The giant abomination jumped with its huge body. Hundreds of tendrils flew out of its body and rushed toward the truck from above.

As Mystique's voice echoed through the truck, the mutant children quickly processed the urgency in her words. Without hesitation, they unfastened their seat belts and prepared to jump, their hearts pounding with adrenaline.

With a synchronized motion, the mutant children leaped out of the truck just as the tendrils descended upon it. The tendrils thrashed and crashed into the vehicle, tearing through its metal frame and reducing it to a twisted wreck. The mutant children landed on the ground, rolling to absorb the impact, and scrambled to their feet, eyes locked on the towering Deadite.

"ARGGG!" The fiery hair boy pushed himself to extreme limits, summoning thick bushes to lessen the impact of the jump.

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