Ch. 16 Rescue in the Ruins

[Vile]

A few jingles of metal shifting and Rai knew he had already messed up, and quite the failure it would turn out to be. The walls not only had eyes, but also arms. Arms that were armed. Barrels pointed out from all around and began to lay down the fire and brimstone. Quite and inelegant turn of events. Rai didn't know what to really do to stop it from his point. All he could do was endure it. Both of his arms flickered and his electrical based shield activated. Their diamond shapes couldn't quite cover everything, but it was better than nothing. He crouched down, grabbing Raven with him, keeping him in front and slightly protected.
"Listen," Rai started, loud enough for anyone nearby, like Stark or likely Jody. "I can't make it over in my condition. Its pretty unflattering, but someone has to make it over." He was still holding the chain rod that was connected to the block itself. "Take my chain if you need a launch, but there has to be a switch on the other side"