Putting on the earpiece for the headphone, the android fiddled with her mobile as she searched for her favorite radio station. As she didn't hear anything from her partner's side of the room she just assumed that her partner didn't want to be disturbed. Soon her favorite DJ voice filled her ear and the android exhale slightly as she leaned backward to the wall near the window. Even though she appeared vulnerable to outsiders, in truth the building they were in were set with so many sensors and makeshift alarm of both electronic and non-electronic in nature. Each of them were connected to her in various ways that even with her focus on the radio before her, she would be alerted anyway. Anyone who thought they would be easy prey to creep up on was in for a surprise.

The android was just about to relax when the DJ voice she was listening was suddenly drowned by a slight static noise. At first, she thought it was just her earpiece misbehaving before she realized that some of the sensors were not giving her any input at all. It was unthinkable that she had set them up wrongly, she had done them so many times she could do it with her eyes closed. No, the more likely explanation was that there were electromagnetic interference of sorts. With some of the mercenaries in the area deploying advance alien tech, she wouldn't be surprised if one or two cause these sort of problems.

With a slight grunt, the android forced herself to get up to check on the sensors. A casual check told her that there was nothing wrong or tampered with without her noticing so that was a relief. As troublesome as it was, she decided to pop up the capsules and assigned surveillance to drones instead. She didn't want to use this method at first, as the drone would require more energy than her passive surveillance system. After a moment or two of debating whether she should take out her toolkit to fix the sensors this late at night, she finally decided to leave such things in the morning. It was late and she needed the rest anyway.

That was when all the sensors and her drones went offline. Every electronic based light source went out and not even her mobile was not working properly. Even worse, she couldn't sense even a single source of life signature nearby the building. In a way, it was more scary than suddenly suddenly sensing a large energy signature just outside the building. Fortunately, her psychic based communication allowed her to converse with Cipher even with most of her electronics down.

Dear? We got company.

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Audrey froze mid-crouch, her eyes scanned her surrounding. With their light source taken out, it was difficult to make out details in their surrounding. Normally she would have switch her smart lens to night vision to adapt to the lack of light. However doing so would risk making her eyes extremely vulnerable to sudden luminosity like a flash bang. Her other option was to use flare but that would give away heat signature quite easily. That said, confident she may be in handling her foes while blindfolded her instinct told her that these were not her foes she should underestimate. Especially with no way of checking their power level at all.

Understood.

Just when the android thought things couldn't get any worse, outside the weather had started to rain. Normally she would welcome them with open arms as the soothing sound would mean it would be easier for her to fall asleep...however it also meant that it would mask any noise made by anyone stealthily approaching the building. Stacking up near the window, the android peeked outside the window but couldn't see anyone. In her heart, the android couldn't help but felt a sense of deja vu...

I don't see anyone. On your toes, these guys are professional.

It was the very same tactic she had used countless time in the past when she still served the Earth Military. Whether it be saboteur or assassination, the intention was to cripple or at least slow down the enemy's retaliation against any assault. Multiple strategies ran through the android's head as she had to formulate with very little data available. It wasn't until Cipher arrived in the room she was in that she felt assured, nodding to her before beckoning her to stick close to her.

Can't sense any power level. I'd say either we're dealing with androids...or drones. Two choices. I'll run out there and act as a bait or we fortify ourself in here.

Suddenly there was a flash followed by a loud thunder as lightning had struck very close inside the building they were in. The android blinked slightly as she felt something was quite off. It was very hard to hear with the booming thunder but she was quite certain there was multiple sound of glass breaking at the same time. It wasn't until she heard an electronic sound followed by the familiar beeping that the android figured out what they were.

Grenade!

That was the last psychic message the android manage to hiss before the explosion. But instead of dealing devastating damage that took out their surroundings, the grenades emanate some sort of waves which would disrupt their senses. This was soon followed by multiple drones which burst inside the building via window as well, as they attempt to locate the occupants of the building before firing beams at them both.

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Fortunately for Audrey, she had dived into cover even as the grenade exploded which shielded herself against most of the effect of the grenade. The only ill effect she felt was the sl She had noticed that Cipher had move away from her immediate area before using her psychic link to feel for her presence. Once assured of her safety, the android turn her eyes to the surrounding where drones came bursting in next.

The model of the drone was one she was quite familiar with. The Owl, named for it's ability to fly stealthily without making much noise and with little radar signature. She had use one herself often in the past as it provided multiple tactical abilities in the field. There were at least 3 of them, one of which had move in the direction of Cipher. Tagging the two in her peripheral vision, she slipped fingerless gloves onto her hand. The gloves altered her energy blast making them invisible to naked eye at the cost of power, acting as a suppressor for her energy blast. With it, the two drones were taken out swiftly and like the one against Cipher, fell apart without much resistance.

Before they can even exhale in relief however, sound of doors kicked in followed by footsteps can be heard as the building was infiltrated from multiple directions. Frowning, she peeked from her cover to see multiple figures storm in with military model weaponries accompanied by even more of the OWL drones as their backup. Their face resembled a mask, barely resembling humanoid in shape with their eyes an azure orb that glowed in their socket. Discipline and precision guided their movement as they attempted to navigate through the warehouse to search for the pair.

Deploying the active camouflage system to make herself temporarily invisible, the android waited held her breathe as she watch them make way past her without noticing her presence. There were at least 6 of them, each of them were equipped with multiple weaponries that it was easy to tell whoever provided them with serious cash to burn. They lacked any military insignia however. A private military company perhaps? Well she can ask one of them once she killed the rest of their buddies. For now, she needed to take them out first.

Got my visual on hostiles. Dispatch them stealthily if possible but if not, feel free to go loud.

Sticking to the shadows, the android began to stalk the intruders in order to dispatch them one by one. Masking her killing intent, she waited for them to split before finally making her move. A burst of electromagnetic wave onto one of the OWL knock it offline instead of destroying it, before she grab one of the android from behind and snap his neck cleanly.

One down...five remaining.

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Lowering the body of the android she had taken care of, Audrey inspected the body to find something that would help her identify the ringleader behind their assailant. However, her search prove futile as they didn't use radios or equipment of any sort to communicate with each other. A frustrated look appeared on her face as that would mean it's nighway impossible for her to try to tap into their communication. Her attention then drifted to the OWL drone next to see if she can access them instead but the sound of footstep backtracking prevented her from doing so.

That was way too fast...as if knowing something just went wrong with their comrade despite the fact that she had taken care of them as stealthily as possible. Curious, the android checked the body just to be certain but find no vital sign. That would mean he didn't have time to call out for his partner. Nor were there any instruments on their body that would tip off their comrade. So then why did his partner check on him? Standard procedure? Or just guts?

Before Audrey can entertain the thought further the mercenary android stepped into the room where the body was in, his shotgun blaster ready to blow away anything hostile. Thankfully the body was not in their direct line of sight from the doorway and as former special op take refuge behind one of the pillar, she waited for the mercenary to say something to call out his partner to confirm his condition. Yet, she was greeted with nothing but silence.

Don't quote me on this but I think the enemy may be using psychic communication like us.

Throwing a pebble in an opposite direction to her while she waited, the mercenary paused before directing his OWL drone to check out while they remain in their position. Once more Audrey move towards their back to take them out like the first one but this android prove to be of more mettle as they wrestled to break free from her grip on his neck. With the aid of the shotgun blaster, they struggled valiantly against her choke attempt and even manage to fire a shot. The roar of the shotgun blast can be heard in the entire building.

Well...the good news was that she was unharmed by said blaster. They even somehow took their OWL drone with them which they had call back to assist them. The bad news, the shot was loud enough that all three mercenary androids within now know exactly where she was.

Shit, we're compromised. Go loud.

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With a bit more force than necessary, the android tossed the merc against the wall as stealth was no longer a concern. Cipher even managed to handle the two of them even as they tried to converge towards her location. A small smirk formed on her face as she cracked her knuckle while approaching the remaining mercenary. This was her favorite part, interrogating the enemy. Even though the mercenary may not possess a sense of pain but she had always enjoyed watching her captive attempt to resist uselessly against her.
Now then, would he run away? Or attempt to fight to the death? Either way, she was eager to enjoy this for once.

At least that was her line of thought until suddenly the remaining merc's head exploded thus shattering any hopes of her enjoying that night. At first she looked up the hole towards Cipher, a quizzical look on her face as she had thought, mistakenly, that the Saiyan had kill her prey before she even get to enjoy herself. That was until she noticed that Cipher wasn't even aiming the barrel of the shotgun in the direction of the merc.

So then where did the shot came from?

"Looks like we meet again sister."

Audrey slowly turned towards where the voice came from. There were three figures, one of them holding some sort of smoking gunblade. Even though she didn't recognize their faces it didn't take long for the android to figure out the newcomers affilitation. A lightning flash illuminate the darkness revealing silver hair, golden pupils and even though she cannot sense their power level she can tell from how they carry themselves that they're decently strong as well. Talos agents....what are they doing here?

"I don't remember having brats like you as my brother." Audrey snickered as she turned to face the trio. She wondered if she should try to get Cipher to ambush them as even the android would have trouble trying to take care of all three at once.

"Is that so? I'm sure it'll come back to you eventually. Shall we play?" the middle one asked as he unsheathed his blade and place the dull of the blade on his shoulder. Clearly, playing here means beating the heck out of each other to death.

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In battle, one must rely more than sight alone to track their opponent. That's what made them special ops, their cybernetic implants enhance their sensors to be as equally sharp as their vision. Thus even without being able to see Cipher directly, the one holding the gunblade tilted his head as he looked in the general direction of where Cipher's voice came from before turning to the one in the center.

"She's not alone." he said, stating the obvious. Audrey turned towards him noting his features. Amongst the trio, he had the longest silver hair and also the tallest. Judging by his feet placement after he shot the gunblade, the man appeared to prefer a more agile footwork. His statement caused the one in the middle to rub his chin as he contemplate not only Cipher's answer but mulling over the situation.

"So? There's three of us and two of them. Only reason I came along was that you said she won't give it up so easily." the android on the right chip in as he cracked his knuckles together. His body was quite bulky with muscular strength and judging by the weapon he wielded on his knuckles, he was also the close combatant type.

"Well...if you two don't want to play, you can always give us your power core sister. We have a spare one right now so we can arrange the transplant easily." The middle one said as he produce a briefcase with dynocap. At this, Audrey's eyebrows narrowed slightly. Her power core? That was the equivalent of asking one pure flesh and blood of their heart. There was no way she can agree to that easily.

"There's a better way to ask for a woman's heart. And unfortunately, mine was already stolen by another. So why don't you three mosey along before I'll kick your collective ass." Audrey replied in return, glancing at the window outside as rain continue to fall.

"I see. Playtime it is then." Even though the duo can't sense their power level, their facial demeanor turned slightly serious as their power level rise. For Talos androids, a showy transformation is useless and give the enemy ample warning to prepare. Noting this, Audrey clicked her tongue as she noticed the subtle sign of Overedge transformation. If only one of them can transform she wouldn't have mind but all three?

They've all transformed. Watch yourself.

That was the only thing Audrey was able to say before the battle immediately commenced. The one holding the gunblade swifly move away from his spot as he readied his sight on Audrey. Meanwhile, the one with knuckle based weapon to rush Audrey down, leaving the one in center who had not move from his position as he bring up forcefield barrier to protect all three of them.

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In just mere moments, half of the building exploded from the force of Cipher's shotgun as if it was just on the receiving end of an artillery bombardment. Debris and dust flew everywhere covering most of the grounds while rain continue to fall unabated. The dust had barely settled when Cipher attacked the sword wielding android, unleashing a drop kick with the weight that would have destroyed a mountain instantly. However, the impact was mostly reduced by an energy shield erected by the android and he had barely move from his original location, a small smirk crossed his face though he could still feel the impact on his bones.

"Whew, got a real nice view from down here. Shame I am not holding my phone right at this moment." The android grinned as he watched Cipher kicked off his shield before soaring higher and higer before unleashing a volatile blast of ki. At first it looked as if the volatile wave of ki would consume him entirely before the attack was cleft into twain as the ki blast impact both sides of the android with a huge explosion that rocked the terrain with a tremor.

"Temper, temper~ You would be much more charming if your turn that frown upside down~" said the sword wielding android in a teasing manner while he unleashed a series of razor wind attacks towards Cipher,each of which their strength easily rivaled the shotgun blast Cipher pulled earlier. Regardless whether Cipher evaded the attack or not, he charged towards her to engage her in close melee combat. His sword was a two blade katana, wielded with ease
and such terrifying speed that he would have shredded a Katchin armored tank in tiny pieces in a blink of an eye.

Meanwhile, Audrey was dealing a two pronged attack from the knuckle bearer and the gunblade wielder androids. They both covered what the other lacked, weaving a tapestry of combos that even thought the android had a slight edge on them she can still feel the pressure of the attack. The one with knuckles unload a series of devastating combo that would have drop a building even a single strike alone, the shockwave could be heard each time he strike against Audrey's guard indicating the heaviness of each blow. One of the swing was too wide however and Audrey immediately capitalized on it and send a devastating blow towards his chest. The knuckle bearing android crashed against an unoccupied truck which flipped towards it's side. Audrey smirked slightly before she realized the knuckled wielding android was also smirking as well, which meant that was a ruse. Audrey glanced towards the gunblade wielding android who had used the altercation to charge his shot before unleashing towards Audrey's direction forcing her to use an energy shield to protect herself. The bullet travelled with enough velocity as if it was fired from a railgun, creating a huge crack on her normally impenetrable shield.

"What's wrong? You said you wanted my power core right? Then come and get it." That was enough to pull a reaction from the knuckle bearer as he immediately lifted the truck he rammed against with one hand and toss it in the direction multiple feet above the air before kicking it in the direction of Audrey. In retaliation, she cocked her fist back before punching the truck with enough power behind them that the truck exploded upon impactr impact before speeding towards him into another building with a huge crash. There was a silence at first, before the familiar sound of shockwave can be heard again from multiple strike connecting though this time the crackling sound of electricity can heard in the mix.


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Seeing Cipher pulled a magnum on him, the sword wielding android immediately take an evasive action. After seeing what she manage to pull earlier with a shotgun, it was clear that the magnum would have as much impact as a bomber. Yet he only managed to dodge the first 2 before he was forced to deflect the remaining 4 of the bullet with his sword though the impact was enough to shred part of his own outfit. It manage to drew a small wincing reaction from the android but he gritted through his teeth as he pushed through with his attack.

The android noted that the Saiyan's swordplay was impressive to be able to deflect and parry most of his attack which was meant to cut her down in an instant despite being stronger than her. Clearly Cipher had experience in dealing with more powerful opponent and not to mention of high morale, a lesser foe would have decided that this would be a lost cause. The second he revealed an opening Cipher immediately slash across his chest a huge laceration wound on his chest though it was a little too shallow to cut him in twain. With a grunt the sword wielding android make space between them as he touched the cut where Cipher had inflicted. Instead of looking anguished from the pain he appeared to be...amused?

"Not bad. I always preferred my girl to be more on the feisty side~"

Despite the injury the android rushed towards Cipher, a small grin on his face that clearly resembled the kind Audrey put on whenever she fight an interesting opponent. A barrage of slashes followed in retaliation as he attempt to push the Saiyan further and further though his true intention was to look for a moment that he can trap her sword with his blade so he can yank it out of her grip.

"Do you know your friend here had killed a lot of Saiyan in the past? You really want to fight for someone who had slain so many of your kin?" the android let the word sink into Cipher's brain. Judging from her oriental gear and her pride, the android assume that Cipher was one of those who are proud of her heritage. While he had no problem catching up with her as she was currently, he wanted to see if he can dissuade her from helping him. At one point he locked blade and gaze with her, wanting to see her reaction closely to see what kind of relation Cipher had with this android.

"This doesn't concern you. You can still walk away. Whatever she paid you I can triple the sum easily."

Meanwhile, a certain knuckle bearing android flew out of the building and onto the road before Audrey came out, cracking her knuckles. Her body was now covered with lightning armor which would punish all those who strike her up close. Seeing this, the gunblade wielding android cocked the hammer as he fired multiple round towards Audrey which missed, causing multiple buildings behind her to explode. It was a good thing that most of the civilians were evacuated from this war zone... she need not to worry too much about collateral damage.

The android rushed towards the agile gunblade slinger as she unleashed a furious combo of punch and kick but his enhanced reflex allow him to dodge them easily. Still the attack was enough to graze him even a little bit and at once point he mistimed her assault and get sent crashing into one of the lamp post. Not wanting to give him a chance to breathe, Audrey rushed towards him to take him out only to have her leg pulled by the knuckle bearing android who had recovered faster than she had expected. Immediately he smashed her multiple times onto the concrete in an attempt to daze her but she managed to kick his face on his final attempt which sent him halfway across the street.

"Fuck. Really felt that one...." Audrey muttered as she slowly pull herself onto a crouch as she tried to shake off what happen.



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Fast. The sword wielding android had fought a lot of Saiyan before but very few can match Cipher when it comes to speed. Every time he thought his attack would end her the woman defied his expectation completely, avoiding lethal or cippling wounds that would impede her assault. Even with multiple wounds inflicted on the Saiyan, she retaliated just as viciously as when they first cross blade with each other even scoring a few more gashes across his skin though he manage to evade just enough to prevent Cipher from cutting the more vital part of his body.

Quite frankly, it puzzled the swordsman that she would fight this much for Audrey. From his record, the woman's major source of income was her gym and he had taken that into account when attempting to bribe the warrior. Perhaps the relationship between the two ran far deeper than he had expected in first place. Friends? However even between friends, there comes a point that the sense of self-preservation worth a lot more than friendship or camraderie, even more so when they have something else to gain other than their life from it.

When Cipher urged him to hold his tongue the swordsman tilted his head slightly. Did he get on her nerves? Strangely, the words she uttered gave him the impression that she was not talking to him alone....but something was starting to grab his attention. It was the fact that she was emanating some sort of strange power...was she holding back the whole time?

The swordsman had decided to take a combative approach having assumed that the Saiyan does not or choose not to transform for this battle. Through the psychic link he can already tell they were having trouble trying to keep up with her and though they have scored a major hit, it could easily turn the other way. Which mean he needed to shut down the battle completely. Already he directed an order towards the other two that they were moving to the next phase of the plan. When Cipher unleashed her attack, instead of blocking it head on he immediately teleport out of the way.

Meanwhile Audrey picked herself up from the floor before resuming her battle stance. Barely in time as well, as she was peppered again with Katchin bullet which forced her to evade....straight towards the boxer android whose punches grazed her cheek. The pair were slowly adjusting to her combat style...at this rate, she may have to consider fusing with Cipher to change the tide. Still, she didn't reach this far through brute strength alone and having pick up his habit, she knew that what was coming upon seeing the android's haymaker. Time seem to slow down in her eyes as she picture herself slightly dodging under the attack before retaliating with a devastating counter of her own. It would send the boxer away from her...buying just enough time that she would be able to blitz towards the remaining one with a kick.

Just when she was about to execute the plan however, something felt wrong. Terribly wrong. A wide wave of air pressure threaten to envelop them all and in that moment Audrey was distracted long enough that the haymaker reached her despite her attempt to slip. A skyscraper in the area suddenly collapse on them all burying them all in a ton of debris. The android's last view was seeing the collapsing structure before everything went white for her.

That was strange...when Audrey regained her vision the android felt her body was heavy like lead. She tried to move but she couldn't. She tried to squirm but she cannot. She couldn't see sky where she was laying down...but she could see train tracks beneath her feet. The android wondered if she was underground...she did vaguely remember that this town used to have a subway before the war starts. There was the sound of rubble near her and Audrey turned calling out to check whether it was her partner.

"Cipher?"

Instead, the one who greeted her was not her Saiyan comrade but the sword wielding android she had seen earlier. It appeared he was not without his fair share of injuries but yet compared to her, he was still able to move. Approaching her, the android pull her up before reaching towards where her power core was. Her eyes widen slightly as she realized what he was about to do.

"Is that you friend's name? Don't worry, she's still alive. Can't say the same about my companions though." He turned towards one direction and Audrey's gaze followed. Cipher's attacks had completely cleave them both, rendering them inert. Before she can say anything however, she was interrupted by the sound of shredding fabric and the sickening sound of something piercing her body. Looking down, Audrey noticed the swordman hand penetrated her chest before tightening around her power core. The woman can only gritted her teeth in response, though she had willed her body to move it was not responding for some reason.

"For now at least. Don't worry, I'll send you both to the other side." With that he ripped the power core out of her violently. A cry of pain escaped Audrey's lips before it tapered out as she fall down to the ground. Gathering what little energy she had left, she tried to appear defiant so as not to let him have the satisfaction even as he kill her...which only served to amuse him. Instead he was looking at her power core greedily, his face like a child who discovered that Christmas come early.

"Rejoice. You're about to witness the birth of the ultimate android." The swordsman said as he grasped her power core tightly as he attempted to absorb all the energy contained within it.

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