Chapter 155

Chapter 155

This couldnt stand! I couldnt allow this! I had to distract!

Okay! So the gig we are doing we already scouted the place, and we are putting together the attack plan, Rebecca, so let me fill you in! I said hurrying back to the living room table and popping a shard out of my neck and handing it to her.

She took it after a moment of smiling up at Jun and then slotted it. Then she blinked.

So, the first thing youll notice is the target information. Not sure if its in there, but we are hunting a group of Scavs that attacked Hiromis XBD pushers. I explained waving at Hiromi who smiled proudly at the acknowledgement.

Scavs? Doesnt seem Whoa. She muttered as she continued to look through the pics of where this was taking place.

Scavs arent really a threat, but we still treat everything seriously. My voice was completely serious as I said this.

Well no shit, you guys have a Minotaur!? How!?

Oh, she had skipped ahead bypassing the pics of the location. Not very Edgerunner of you Or maybe very Edgerunner of her? Hard to say with that group. I wanted to sigh, but instead I stayed focused!

We captured it during a gig we did. Ichi is currently the pilot as he has some hours in its use. I explained then glared at Ichi again for good measure.

Unfortunately his smugness at me acknowledging him being the pilot ruined the effect of my glare.

Shit. Can I use it? Ive always wanted to pilot a Minotaur. Rebecca asked and I sighed, shoulders slumped.

Yes, but after. I agreed then shook myself. Okay, so here is what we are going to do. The outside and ground floor of the plant will probably be staffed by a few Scavs. I pulled up the images myself. Image Four is a good one to see the whole grounds.

I waited until everyone was nodding along before continuing.

Jun and I will clean up as quietly as possible and then everyone will move in. The people who built the plant werent expecting it to need to be defensible. The top floor of the elevator is actually the floor below. So Ichi and everyone will move in afterwards and basically secure the place. No Scav will be able to leave without getting past a heavily armed walker.

Motoko, I dont like this plan. I want to test out the Minotaur in combat. This is basically me just walking in after to secure the exits. Ichi argued, and I turned to my choom, only for another voice to call out.

What about me? I want to kill some Scavs as well. Malcolm added, and as I turned to him another voice added.

Im not really interested in just being on guard duty. Rebecca added and I slumped as everyone went against me!

Yeah we should have them come with. Jun added and I was outvoted by everyone. Except Hiromi who was just watching.

Guys, I-

No. Motoko Youve always been in front of us so far, but Section 9 cant help you if we dont get some experience. Malcolm added. You set us up with armor and weapons. Let us use them.

I slumped realizing I was defeated.

Okay Ichi will need someone to watch his back while using the Minotaur. Hiromi?

Yep! Ill be suited up of course.

Alright. In that case, well use plan B. We attack loud. Well spit into two groups, and hit each side of the compound at the same time. We can set it up so the gates will be open beforehand. Jun Rebecca and I will take the North side, Hiromi, Ichi and Malcolm will take the other. We hit at the same time. Ill overwatch with Netrunning and should be able to disable all the weapons at once. Then we move in. Ichi on Minotaur and Malcolm will join up with us as we clear the inside of the plant.

Hmm. Could work. Rebecca said sounding interested, but not really impressed.

Itll be the four of us that head down into the basement. I told her calmly. I dont have a complete map of the place, but we should have little problems mowing through whats down there. Jun will be the frontman. Then Malcolm and I. Then Rebecca. Unless you have some armor already Becca? I asked, looking at her current outfit which was the opposite of protective.

Ah Just my Skinweave. She offered and I nodded.

Then you are backline until we can get you some gear If you want to keep coming out with us I mean. I added not wanting to assume.

She just nodded, not agreeing and I moved on.

In that case weapons I was planning on going silent, but if we are going loud Well that changes things. I added. And Jun looked pleased. He wasnt much of a stealth guy. Well I guess Go wild, bring whatever you want? Rebecca if you want to borrow something feel free.I offered as well with a thumbs up. Suit up! I told my chooms who all sighed and nodded.

Suit up? Rebecca asked and I nodded.

I made some custom adjustments to some armor for everyone! So everyone needs to go put it on and then we can go. I said pointing to the bathroom and my room which Hiromi had disappeared into, while Malcolm and Ichi were taking turns.

Rebecca nodded before doing the one thing I didnt want.

She turned her eyes on Jun.

So Tats, helping out your little sister? Thats pretty nova. She offered and Jun just smiled a little.

I always worry about her, but Motoko has most things under control. Im really just coming for fun. She doesnt need my help. He explained the last part looking at me proudly, making me flush.

Stupid Jun! Dont say nice things about me while Im right here!

Or do! But not around other people!

Thats Heh well Kitten, I look forward to seeing what kind of claws youve got. Rebecca said, looking to me. I scoffed at the nickname, but then Jun chuckled at it, and I glared at both of them.

That was a lot of guns.

Got enough weapons there Motoko? Jun called out and Motoko stuck her tongue out at him as she took a second to pose, helmet under her arm and showing off. We arent going quiet this time! So I can finally go all out! She said and HIromi wondered what she was going all out against, an entire Corp hit squad?

On each thigh was a Unity pistol, slotted into holsters tied into the armor. Along with a few reloads for each stuck in the webbing. On her left hip was a Katana, not something you usually see with groups wearing armor like that unless you were in Arasaka.

Then there was the right hip where a Burya was holstered.

Against her chest was a Copperhead despite the fact this was supposed to be a loud and proud gig it had a silencer on it.

Then on her back was a Carnage

You can never have enough guns! She chirped happily practically bouncing on her toes, a habit Rebecca had noticed the girl tended to do a lot.

Motoko. Put the shotgun away. Jun tried to argue, but Motoko just ignored him with a roll of her eyes.

Having a backup shotgun is very useful Jun! Then her hands blurred, and she wasnt holding the Copperhead which had just fallen to her chest, its straps keeping it close.

But in her hands was the carnage which had a moment before been over her shoulder. That had been fast.

See? She offered a chilling smile.

That Was fast. What chipset you got for that? Rebecca asked and Motoko just sort of blinked guilelessly at her.

I dont use skill chips. She answered in response, and Rebecca barely kept herself from scoffing. That sort of move wasnt something a teenager just pulled off.

Bullshit. Rebecca decided to say instead seriously, she kinda wanted whatever Skill Chip had given her hands that fast. Motoko just continued to look at her without really saying anything. Prove it! Let me see! She demanded.

At Motokos shrug, Rebecca climbed over the back of the couch, and then made grabby hands at the girl.

Motoko relented surprisingly easily. She kneeled down letting Rebecca see her neck. Rebecca looked over the Neural Link, and the Chip Slots.

There were a few shards in there, and car keys but Nothing. Definitely not a skill Chip. You couldnt really confuse the two.

How did you do that then!? She asked half outraged and more just shocked.

Practice! You have to train really hard to be a solo you know? I practiced quick drawing weapons a whole bunch until I got the hang of it. Motoko said with a bright smile even making a little motion with her hands as if quick drawing a pistol.

Even that was kinda stupidly fast.

Fuck. Rebecca cursed and stomped a few steps away. She had agreed to this because she thought it would be just a bunch of kids fucking around, even if Motoko had been surprisingly skilled she hadnt

Rebecca hadnt expected to be this outclassed. Her shoulders slumped. No wonder Maine always hesitated to bring her into an actual gun fight. If Motoko was what she should be She felt her spine straighten.

No, if that was her real skill, then Motoko was scary good. Not the norm at all. Her chooms didnt have her chops, even if they had better equipment than any teenage gangoon squad should have. No wonder you got Rogues attention. You arent just some gangoon. She called out to the girl who smiled happily at the compliment.

Thanks! She chirped out as happy seeming as always, although Rebecca noticed her chooms perked up at the mention of Rogue.

Show me what you got then. I want to see this. Rebecca offered staring at the taller girl seriously, the girl whose eyes widened at her words before smiling brightly and nodding.

Well Ill be right in front of you, so look all you like! She replied, only for her choom to instantly react. Hiromi jumped off the couch where she had settled in looking outraged at her chooms words.

Heh, Crush was certainly crushing hard.

But not too close! You have to shoot and stuff first! Yeah! Keep an eye on the gig and not on Motoko! Far away from Motoko!

Hiromi? I mean, shes going to be watching my six though? Motoko said guilessly, the kid was Fuck the kid was a natural heartbreaker wasnt she? That look on her face, of open honesty would be pretty attractive to any gonk that made friends with her.

Not too many people in Night City that were just completely open books.

But there was no way Rebecca would leave such an opening.

Yeah Hiromi. Dont worry. Ill be watching her six alright. Rebecca threw Hiromi a wink that made her choke and sputter.

Motoko just looked confused as her head went from one to the other.

Anyway! Malcolm called out seemingly heading off a disaster as Hiromi had been growing redder and redder. Looks like Ichi is done. So lets head out. He interrupted and Rebecca turned to see Ichi also coming out of the bathroom wearing his suit and looking all fearsome.

Damn. These kids cleaned up nice.

We cant leave yet! Everyone huddle in! Motoko called out earnestly and Rebecca just wondered what was going on, but her chooms seemed to know.

Oh cmon Motoko. Ichi whinged, but she ignored him instead, waving for Jun to join too. Rebecca watched on, confused as Motoko helped arrange everyone into a circle, even grabbing her hand and pulling her in too so she was part of it.

The others besides Jun seemed to know what to do. Even if they all sighed and looked embarrassed about it, they did it anyway. Motoko stretched her hand into the middle, and then her chooms did the same.

Then the girl made eager little motions with her head, and Rebecca decided to hell with it, and threw her hand on top. Juns warm hand landing on top of her own caused Rebecca a moment's distraction.

Section Nine! Motoko cried out and threw her hand into the air. Her chooms joined in, and Rebecca was just left wondering what the hell she had gotten into.