Ch. 16 Rescue in the Ruins

[Vile]

Darkness held no bounds, and this temple was the king of that said darkness. Stark had taken Rai's order of taking point and lead the way. At least someone could see what was going on. He could also lightup his fist as he had done on another mission, but whatever. Rai would do it himself with his fire chip and his electrical currents, energy however was an issue.

Not far in though, one member of Team Isos/Pasos chilled... in a pool of, likely his own, fluids. He muttered something, and while unseen to those who had sensitivity to the dark, handed Stark a light. Thank goodness. The said light stick was pawned off onto Rai, who was right behind Stark. He flicked it on and peered ahead.

Not far in, there was a spike pit. Some nameless fool wasn't paying attention and nearly walked face, err feet, first into a spike pit. Someone grabbed them, preventing an unnecessary death. Across the spike pit was a block. It fit snuggly in the hallway, leaving little room around it. It was a wonder how anyone made it further. Perhaps they were just that thin to squeeze in. It was tough to judge the crevice size so far way. However this block wasn't bolted. Fair enough.

The ground was metal, and this block ahead looked to be a combination of both metal and stone. It could be moved. Andrea was damaged, so for her to fly and push it was impractical. However, it could be a bridge. Rai waltzed his way to the front of the area.
"Stark, I may need some beef, but I can conquer this." Rai boosted. He magnitized his feet to the ground, for stabilty, and with his free hand pulled his chain rod from its holster. It didn't really take aiming, so he fired it blankly ahead. As it should have, the dagger like end impailed the block and held fast. Rai then began to pull back with his arm, utilizing his entire shoulder, lower back, bicep and triceps servos. The cube slowly jutted forward. It was working. Rai unclanged on his feet, quickly stepped back, and continued. WIth much effort, and perhaps a tug from Stark.... the block was now sitting atop the spikes, allowing the team to cross with... somewhat ease. They still needed to jump.