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Chapter 87 - Quicksand

With energy, Hafen materialized a dome of water and moved it forward. Inside, he walked forward with it. His hands were in his pockets.

Cyborgs avoided it and ran out of the way. They fired their lasers relentlessly. 

At the same time, Number 6 turned to Hafen and rushed towards him. 

Lasers pierced through the dome of water. 

Hafen weaved around, dodging all of them. As more pierced his dome, he sweated, and his movements slowed. "I won't accomplish much at this rate. Think," he spurred himself and looked around. The trail of wet sand behind and under him piqued his interest. "With the properties of this dirt, I might be able to try something," he mumbled to himself. 

Number 6 loomed closer. 

Hafen launched himself out with a Hydro Beam. 

Hydro Beam crashed against the sand and blew it away. 

Hafen glared at Number 6 with determination, and his body radiated with energy. 

Cyborgs glanced up at him and fired. 

Hafen twirled and landed with a shockwave of water splashing from him. 

A large wave of water swept away and pushed back any nearby cyborgs. 

In an instant, Number 6 leaped over it and threw a kick at him. 

Hafen reacted quickly and blocked it. He stumbled back and regained his balance. He summoned a wave and sent it towards her. His feet sank in quicksand. 

Number 6 frowned and glanced down. She sank at a faster rate, and she struggled. 

The wave collided with her and exploded into a large mass of energy. 

With her legs restrained, Number 6's upper body swung back. She screamed in pain. 

Soon, enough quicksand blew away from her legs and freed her restraints. 

A cloud of smoke covered the area. 

Number 6 shuddered as water entered her systems. With a fierce glare, she leaned forward and pushed against the sand with her hands. She slowly wiggled her legs and flipped out of the quicksand entirely. 

Hafen also crawled out of the quicksand and looked up. 

Cyborgs aimed their laser guns down at him. 

Hafen swung his arm and employed Telekinesis. 

Laser guns flew out of the grasps of the cyborgs and landed in the distance. 

Cyborgs gritted their teeth and stepped back. 

In the back, a cyborg questioned, "What's wrong? He's just a kid." He leaned to the side to take a look and gasped in horror. 

A large wave engulfed the cyborgs and exploded them. 

Hafen surrounded himself in a dome of water again and beat on a cyborg. He jumped out and reached Matteo. "Matteo, wake up," he urged and shook him. 

Matteo remained limp. 

Out of the smoke, Number 6 aimed her laser gun at Hafen's head. "Target locked," she muttered and fired. 

Instantly, Hafen tilted his head and evaded it. He stood up and faced her. "You're alive," he pointed out. 

Number 6's eyes opened with bewilderment. Her body shivered. "It seems like you're different. Unlike that other kid, your senses and reflexes are impressive." 

"It's my secret technique, Heightened Senses, but there's another thing for you to note. I'm not lenient like my younger brother. I'll kill you," Hafen threatened and rushed towards her. 

Number 6 leaped towards him and fell with an axe kick. 

Hafen rolled out of the way. 

Sand burst into the air. 

Squinting in a temporary sandstorm, Hafen lunged and threw a punch to the side of her waist. 

Number 6, dodging it, moved back and smirked. She kneed him in the chin. 

Hafen grunted in pain. 

Number 6 grasped his neck and lifted him off the sand. "I don't hold back, either," she remarked and squeezed with a cold stare. 

Hafen struggled for air. He grabbed her wrist and attempted to loosen her deathly hold. 

Number 6 reached for her laser gun. 

Just then, Embers penetrated her adamantite body and exploded. 

The explosion sent Number 6 and Hafen flying in different directions. 

Matteo sprinted and dove. He caught Hafen and rolled back to his feet. "Are you alright," he queried. 

"I'm fine," Hafen replied and coughed. He stood with his own legs. 

Number 6 slowly got back up. Her body suffered a few burns. 

Matteo narrowed his eyes at her and explained, "This cyborg is like that other one we encountered. I think he told me his name was Number 8." 

Hafen glanced at him and asked in a sarcastic tone, "Did you ask for his name?" 

Matteo nodded and smiled. 

Hafen sighed and admitted, "I wasn't being serious." 

"So, did you figure out a way to defeat her," Matteo asked with interest. 

Hafen nodded with a serious look. 

In the meantime, Number 6 growled and dusted herself off. "Screw those elemental weapons," she commented and paced towards them. Her brows furrowed, and she questioned, "What are they planning?" 

Hafen and Matteo charged at her with a shout. 

Cyborgs fired at them. 

Matteo bolted ahead, and the lasers missed him. 

Hafen created another dome of water around him. He rotated and shot a Hydro Beam. He turned to the incoming lasers. 

Hydro Beam collided with them and exploded. 

Hafen reached his hands to the sky and made a strained expression. With a yell, energy burst out of him. 

The dome of water grew thicker than previously and shot Bubbles into the air. 

Cyborgs fired their laser guns again. 

Laser penetrated the dome of water but didn't make it far. They dissipated away. 

Hafen's eyes glimmered with energy. 

Instantaneously, Bubbles fell and exploded onto The Evil Cyborgs. Big clouds of smoke spread across the battlefield. 

Blasted away, The Evil Cyborgs screamed in anguish. 

Hafen utilized Telekinesis on a few of the Bubbles and sent them towards Number 6. 

Matteo ran and focused his energy. He created a rock and held it. He looked forward at his target, Number 6. 

Number 6 braced herself with a fighting stance. 

"You may be more experienced, but I can still match your speed," Matteo proclaimed and lunged with extreme speed. He swung his arm holding the rock. 

Number 6 grabbed his wrist and smirked. 

Matteo created a rock with his other hand and swung. 

Number 6 stopped it, as well. She headbutted him with her metallic head. 

Matteo entered a daze. He shook it off and opened his mouth. He inhaled deeply and blew out fire. 

Number 6 swiftly jumped back and skid on the sand. Her face melted off slightly, and she intimidated, "How dare you!" 

Matteo flinched and regained his composure. He rushed to her and used her knee as a stepping stool. He kicked her in the jaw and spun in the air. He clobbered both his rocks onto her. 

An explosion and shockwave of energy emerged. 

In the smoke, Number 6 staggered back. She groaned in fury and grabbed Matteo's ankle. She slammed him to the sand. 

Matteo gasped. 

Number 6 tossed him back up and kicked him away. 

Matteo bounced on the sand and back to his feet. He slid to a stop and smirked. 

Sensing something, Number 6 turned around and leaped back. Her eyes were wide. 

Bubbles crashed onto the sand and exploded. 

Number 6 clenched her teeth and rushed towards Matteo. 

Matteo shook his head in disapproval. "Let's see. How about we race? I bet you can't catch me," he alleged and ran away. 

Number 6 dashed close after him. 

What were Matteo and Hafen planning to defeat Number 6 once and for all?

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