The Watch – Part 35:

After a couple of hours of investigating and putting as many pieces of the puzzle that I could find together, I eventually come up with an estimation on where the robots are being stored. When the events were cancelled, they went into storage. I figured they don’t want to transport the robot too far away, just in case something like this happens again. They would want to get the robot into a safe place as quickly as possible. That’s when I remembered that the robot ascended from the ground at the demonstration.

It is a strong possibility that they made a base underneath the stadium. During past performances, the inbuilt elevator on the ground has been used multiple times, and so it wouldn’t be too hard to make sure that the place underground was kitted out with the latest protection, to ensure that the robot was safe. However, they must have thought the robot was capable of protecting itself once active, because of it being the most advanced in the world. Who knew that was going to happen? I also looked at many past performances of the other stadiums that the robot was scheduled to perform there, and they all have the elevator on the ground.

It was a strong possibility, but still a hunch. nevertheless, I had to test my theory and search about the place to see what I can find.

‘That’s a good a place as any, I guess,’ I said, pointing to the nearest stadium to me on the map, which was located twenty miles away from here. I entered the coordinates into my watch and pressed the button. I went from here to there in an instance. All the other times before it, my brain struggled to figure out what is going on. One second I’m standing in my living room, and the next I’m outside. It wasn’t a strong case of disorientation, but it was just enough to keep me stationary for a couple of seconds. If I attempt to walk, I would be on the floor in seconds, and I don’t particularly want to hurt myself by falling head over heels like that. Even though this is the least demanding way to travel compared to travelling through the Void or the Space-Time Vortex, my body still has to get used to it. But, because it is the least demanding, hopefully, my body will get used to it a lot quicker than the other two.

When I arrived at the stadium, I waited for a couple of seconds for my brain to adjust to the sudden change in scenery. It was deserted. Not a single soul guarding the place. I reckon that everyone was underground, making sure that the robot was fully protected from any attack, and so it was all hands on deck, just to make sure the job was done quickly and properly. No one from afar spotted my arrival, otherwise they would have alerted someone to tell me to leave immediately and to never come back if I know what’s good for me. But there was not a single sound except the terrifying sound of silence. And that means anything could happen. It’s one of those moments when you think the place is a little too quiet for your liking as it adds an amount of tension in the air. You just don’t know what is about to happen.

I decided to look around the area, to try and find any clue as to whether another one of those other robots will show up or not. I wanted to keep a low profile, so standing in the centre of the carpark was not a good place. The best place to go right now is near the stadium, but not inside as it is almost a guarantee that there will be camera’s dotted around the place, and they might even be hidden as well, just to add insurance of catching whoever decides to go snooping. I do not want to be one of those people who’ll be captured and questioned. I’d hate to think what I would have to tell them.

That sounded bad, didn't it? I meant to say that I'd hate to be under that kind of pressure trying to come up with what's essentially a lie. I would have to be convincing at least... there's no time for this. 

I heard a noise from above. It sounded much like an airplane, but had a bit more bass to it. My curiosity made me look up and I was glad that I did.

‘Well, what do you know,’ I said. I almost couldn’t believe it. My hunch was correct. A robot, flying low, towards the stadium made an appearance. It didn’t spot me as it continued before stopping over the stadium’s roof and prepared itself to drop through. I had to stop the robot before it caused any more damage. This time, I’m going to try and see if I can get a name of who is behind this.

I reached for my watch and selected the same powers as before. I increased my strength to the same amount I had during the previous fight since I knew that it worked. I increased my speed to the same amount as well. I didn’t bother with the healing factor. Instead, I went for the power of invulnerability, or indestructibility, if you will. Hopefully, I won’t have to heal because I won’t be cut. I added one more power: Flight, just so that I would be able to get to where the robot is now, and bring it down before it brings itself down through the stadium’s roof.

I prepared myself for the fight ahead. If all goes to plan, the entire fight will happen in the carpark, as far away from the arena as possible, without being too close to the surrounding houses.

‘Here goes nothing.'

TO BE CONTINUED…

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Antony Hudson

(TonyHadNouns)

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