Chapter 59 (YEAR 2052)

I watched in horror as Kedrick's command capsule shot into the sky. So much for plan B.

"Oh Jax," a mocking singsong voice crooned, "we have unfinished business!"

"Harlow is here!" Kitt shouted. "How did a mech that large sneak up on me?"

"Doesn't matter," I replied. "Taewi, see if you can keep him busy. I'll try to lose these Apollo!"

The remaining six Apollo were closing in on my position. They were getting smarter, herding me in the direction they wanted by advancing on me from different sides. Every so often a mech would drop back and fire a shot or two of compressed air, keeping me from travelling in one direction for too long.

"Jax!" Alyx shouted. "Swing down the closest street to the edge of the district. Lay 'em out and I'll blast a few away!"

"But the Legion!" I protested. "If you step out of cover to shoot it'll take you out!"

"No time, Jax!" Alyx roared. "My Lynx can take a lick or two, if not I'll just come back in something bigger!"

"Harlow's headed your way!" Taew