Armaments (2)

Armaments where technologically advanced weapons developed by an unknown country in a top secret military facility as a contingency to fight in the global war that threatened to break out thirty years ago.

 The facility was later shut down after seven great powers from various regions of the world came together to form a world order ruled by a council called 'The world government'. Unfortunately, a decade after the facility was infiltrated by an unknown terrorist organization that shocked the world releasing the weapons into the dark web including blueprints and methods which these weapons could be replicated.

Not much is known about the terrorist organization other than the name they go by, 'Dark Guild'.

'Armaments huh?' Xavier remembered reading about this in an online news article in one of his insomniac filled nights.

The problem was that although the government had countermeasures for criminals who used these weapons, nothing of such was done in Silver Mist because the city had never had any armament related incidents.

"Urgh…"

Xavier groaned in pain as he picked himself up, assessing the level of injuries he had managed to attain in that single exchange.

'Other than a few broken ribs, my healing will probably kick start soon." He thought in slight relief.

"Oh? So the rumors are true, you're the freak going around playing hero in this city." The man stated seemingly amused.

"And from the looks of it you look just fine even after eating a punch hard enough to smash metal… It's a good thing I upped my game, or I would have stood no chance."

Contrary to what the assailant thought, Xavier was way more hurt than he seemed but the mask he wore hid the blood leaking from the side of his mouth and nose.

Xavier: "…"

"Not much of a talker are we? Then let's give you something to talk about!" he declared immediately inserting both his hands directly under a vehicle before hurtling it directly at Xavier and the group of officers.

"Everyone, move!" he warned with a yell before rolling away.

*Smash!*

*Boom! Boom! Boom!*

The vehicle landed directly on the blockade of police vehicles smashing some of them under the pressure produced from being thrown directly at it causing a series of explosions to follow shortly from the now destroyed vehicles.

Xavier didn't have time to rest just yet as the other two criminals proceeded to fire away at him after the one he attacked earlier recovered.

*Tatatatata!*

Consecutive shots were released as he deftly evaded them before quickly taking cover behind another vehicle.

They finally paused after a whole minute of continuous shooting, but before Xavier could release a sigh of relief, a feeling of danger washed over him as his hearing picked up on the large object flying through the air towards him.

*Smash!*

He had only been able to roll away a few feet from his initial position as the vehicle thrown at him barely missed and luckily for him, no explosion followed.

But just like earlier, the other two followed up with consecutive gunshots leaving Xavier no time for rest.

'This is as hard as it can get, I can't even stop to think or I risk getting shot and taking cover or closing in on him is a no go because I either get a vehicle thrown at me or risk getting blown away by those damned gauntlets!' Xavier thought with gritted teeth.

The assailants continued with the onslaught as he kept throwing more large objects other than cars at Xavier who tried his best to evade to the very best of his abilities.

"Haa… haa…" Xavier panted as he was starting to get exhausted.

"If you throw another car at me, I swear I'm gonna lose it!" Xavier finally yelled out with glowing red eyes while taking cover behind a nearby building's pillar.

"The mute finally speaks!" the man replied as his gauntlet charged with even more power.

'At least the constant evasion from flying cars proves I'm faster than him, just need a way to close in on him without worrying about getting blasted or shot at.'

This was Xavier's first time since he got his powers fighting against someone who had an edge over others like him, so he was having difficulties going about finding a way to take the armament wielder down. Xavier's gaze fell on a manhole cover as an idea finally popped in his head causing him to crack a smile behind the mask he wore.

"Come on! Is that all you've got?" The robber yelled obviously in a bid to lure Xavier seemingly realizing he was getting nowhere by throwing stuff at him.

Xavier suddenly showed up from behind the pillar immediately throwing the circular metal object at him with all his might in an acrobatic manner.

*Bang!*

The object speedily flew through the air quickly crossing the distance between them as it reached the man. Being able to react in time, the robber was able to narrowly shield himself with his arms forming an 'X' with them. The force of the object threw his body to the other direction as he landed squarely on the armor vehicle behind him unmoving.

'There's a taste of your own medicine.'

Without wasting for the other two to react, he rushed in making quick work of them equipped with his superior speed and strength.

'That seems to be the las-'

Xavier abruptly abandoned his train of thought as he turned to block a punch from the gauntlet in point blank range. He wasn't fortunate enough to get the luxury of flying the distance like earlier as his body smashed into a street light pole, bending it as a result.

"I'm going to smash your head in like a sledge hammer to a watermelon!" he declared slowly approaching Xavier.

*Badum~*

*Badum*

*Badum*

*Badum*

He's heartbeat rose faster as Xavier eyes snapped open narrowly dogging a blow to the head before retaliating with an uppercut without holding back. Obviously the man didn't possess a strong body like Xavier and was only able to display great strength because of the gauntlet he wore, so when Xavier's punch landed he was instantly knocked out.

His body flew a few inches before landing on the ground, his mouth wide open obviously dislocated, and littered close to it were multiple teeth and the blood which flowed from it.

*Badum*

Xavier who seemed to be in a trance like state slowly approached the unconscious man, his heartbeat beating faster than normal. His eyes glowed even more intensely as visible black veins appeared below his eyes down to his cheeks to which he was oblivious to.

'Feed…'

An intrusive thought appeared in his mind after finally reaching the unconscious armament wielder. Just when his hand could make contact with the robber…

"Apprehend the assailants!"

The sound of the approaching cops snapped Xavier out of his trance as he instinctively fled the area.

(A few minutes later…)

'I feel like crap…' Xavier thought while trying his best to hide his limping leg as he walked into his class only to meet a rowdy bunch.

"What's going on?" Xavier who spotted Amy asked curious.

"You missed Blood-Onyx's debut fight!" she replied with excitement.

'Debut?' he wondered in amusement.

"What do you mean de-"

"Mister Heller, where did you go?" Mr. Hank the class teacher questioned after approaching.

"Umm… bathroom emergency." He quickly lied through his teeth.

"Either ways, you left without a hall pass but since it was an emergency I'll let it slide this one time but not again." Mr. Hank warned before leaving as the bell rang mid statement.

'That was close.'

*Brrr~*

His suddenly felt small a vibration from his pocket area as he pulled out his phone. He was surprised to read the content of the message displayed on it.

[Jayden: Sorry for making you worry, my mom got all paranoid because of the kidnapping. Let's meet tomorrow at 2pm at my studio.]