Rising Ch. 14: Predator

I couldn't go to Broadsword this time. Not without Predator killing Nicole. I was still in the backyard next to Pierce. He saw what happened. I said to him, "I need your help, Pierce." He said nothing. "Look, I know you hate me more than anything, but this isn't about me, this is about Nicole. I can't fight him and save her alone. Can you stand?" I offered my hand and he swatted it and got up. "What makes you think you deserve my help?" He said in bitterness. I bowed my head. "Please." I begged. "Alone, I don't stand a chance. But maybe together...." I left my voice drift off. I felt numb ever since Nicole and I were fighting. If she dies, then I'll follow after her. He said, "Fine." I faced him again. "But we are not done with this battle." I nodded. "Fair enough."


We arrived at the Lincoln Memorial. I can see Nicole and Jean. They were tied up and hanging from the ceiling. The ropes went on pulleys and I saw that the ropes holding them there was one long rope. I dropped down from the sky with Pierce. That kid was actually light for his age. I wonder when was the last time the kid ate. I shook the thought. Focus Gabe. I entered the memorial. Nicole and Jean saw me at the same time. They spoke at the same time. Jean said, "Gabe! Help me, Gabe!" Nicole said something that caught my attention even more. She said, "Gabe! Its a trap!"


When she said that, Predator came out of nowhere, lunging at me. I grabbed him by the throat but we both went tumbling to the ground. I was punching him to little avail. He pulled his robotic arm back and punched me dead in the chest. I went up in the air and fell on my back, that knocked the wind out of me. My sight was getting blurry. I saw Predator looming over me and snickering. "What? No smart comments? Fine by me." He pulled his fist back, getting ready to smash my head into the concrete.


Pierce made his move. He threw three spikes and got a direct hit on his robot arm. This caused the arm to short circuit and whine a little, or a lot. He then ran up and kicked Predator out of the way.


He helped me up and I....I mean, we got ready for a fight.