What is Fun?

These southern tropical islands were alright and all, especially since in the wake of her mothers demise slash disappearance a good number of her former cult worshippers had fled down here. In fact she had just finished consuming a gaggle of them into herself when the red-skinned Majin heard the commotion of gunfire coming from the beach. Tilting her head with curiosity she began to merrily skip and trot on over, her boots barely clipping the tiles.

Upon arriving she perched herself on a nearby veranda wall, looking around for the source of the commotion, and lo and behold, there they were~ Or at least Hex assumed one of the two high power leveled women down there was the culprit. One was grinning from ear to ear basically with a cone of ice-cream in hand, looking for all the world like one of those punk rock type of gals. The other seemed a bit more... stale by comparison. No, that wasn't the right word. Stiff maybe? Either way, the blonde woman looked like she was trying to be a longer dressed version of that Mary Lyn woman, or whatever her name was.

The destroyed back wall of the stall gave Hex a chance to peer on through, noting the toy guns on the shelf on the "players" side of the venue. She looked back to the two women, and the red-faced shop keep as she kicked her legs in the air, watching the potential for chaos... and pondered whether she wanted to try and consume either or both of these ladies... First, she had to observe them to see if they'd be of any use. A high power level not withstanding, she didn't want to bulk up on too many humans. Creation was a rather large place after all, and if history was anything to go by, plenty of them would be coming back to Earth sooner rather than later...

Chord continued to delight themself with the cold treat they held so casually, licking at the tippy-top of it as to enjoy it for as long as they could before it started to melt. They didn't expect to be able to taste it, quite honestly! Another experiment for their body that yielded interesting results, but they didn't pay that any real mind -- they were a bit too occupied going wide-eyed, a big smile upon their lips as Vespa would introduce herself, and as an Android, no less... or at least that's what they assumed she meant, calling herself by a unit number. Maybe someone more accustomed to Earthlings would be able to tell her lack of humanity with quite some ease, but it truly did catch Chord off-guard, themselves a rather obviously artificial lifeform, which hadn't escaped Vespa's notice, to their slight surprise.

Maybe if Chord wasn't a little overwhelmed with their excitement of meeting another one of their 'kind', then their sensors would likely have picked up energy readings emitted by that third party, on the beach - but as it stood, the Android was completely oblivious to the presence of Hex. "So... you're an Android? Artificial human? Whatever ya wanna call it? First time seein' another person like me! Though, you're, ah..." They'd chuckle, beginning to circle around Vespa as they checked out her form, in a way. They licked their ice cream the entire time, before finally chomping down on the cone and swallowing the ice cream itself in one big gulp as they finished revolving around her. Their smirk wasn't going anywhere. "A lil' on the cold side, huh? Thought other people like me would be just as hotheaded, hehe~"

Chord would lean over, peeking at the stall that she'd left ruined in her wake. The owner was a little busy lamenting the damage Vespa'd caused, seeing what was salvageable and what was going into the trash bin, to which Chord only offered a little giggle, and a shake of their head, before addressing her last statement. "Yeah, but I wouldn't go so far as to call myself special. You're special. You've got machine-guns for fingers, lady. Lil' old Chord over here - that's me, by the way - just has a state-of-the-art Noospherical Orgone Accumulator in their chassis. Pretty standard as far as 'droids go, really!" They giggled. Whether they were joking around or not, or if any of what they just said was real, remained a mystery. Though, as they let the statement sit, they'd chomp down on the rest of their cone, their hands finally freed once they'd swallow it whole.

"Listen, though, if Machina Maidens numbers one through four didn't teach you what fun was, I think you're gonna have a bit of trouble fitting in and not getting your butt in trouble, madame." They smirked, trudging over to a bench just a few steps away from the two of them, sitting themself atop of the back of the bench as their feet rested on its actual base. What a punk. "It's baaaaasically the opposite of how you made everyone feel when you gunned down those poor, innocent targets in that shootin' stall, over there. Y'know, it's that lil' sense of satisfaction when you go outta your way to do somethin' you don't really gotta do. Just 'cuz you feel like it."

Chord crossed their arms. They weren't quite sure how to properly illustrate this point to Vespa, though a little idea sprung to their artificial might. A lightbulb, if you will. They'd reach over to their back, gripping their jagged guitar tightly as they pulled it from its strap, placing it against their leg in the proper playing position. With a small smirk, they'd allow their fingers to dance across the strings of the instrument, the slender digits on their other hand pressing down on the frets, changing the tone of their strumming. Indeed, the blaring of the guitar was loud and clear, now that most people had cleared out from the scene. Electrical whining as they'd begin to play a little long. "It's like pickin' up an instrument and playin' your little heart out for the world to hear. Even though you don't really gotta. Y'know?" They nodded to themself, continuing to play a little tune. Whether memorized or improvised, nobody could really say. "Ooooor, maybe 'cuz you just feel like serenadin' a pretty lady you just met~" They'd wink at her, before laughing heartily at their silly teasing. They didn't expect her to quite understand, but it was fine to just do it for their own amusement.

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When Chord mentioned Vespa's built-in firearms, she looked down at her hands. "Why wouldn't you build an android with ballistic weapons if you have the option?" Vespa's guns served her well. The fact that she could fire the bullets from her fingers was also rather convenient. There was no chance of someone easily separating her from her weapons. 

"As for my other sisters, they do not exist anymore. I was built after they were long gone." Despite referring to these absent androids as family, Vespa spoke with an even tone on the subject. Clearly, this had no effect on her in the slightest. Chord attempted to explain what fun was to the android, and she appeared to gain a slightly better understanding.

"So, it is similar to when I flawlessly complete a mission." She nodded to herself in comprehension.

"I understand." It appeared that Chord's attempt to flirt with Vespa went over her head, however. While the two spoke, Vespa kept a close eye on their eavesdropper, waiting for them to make their move. They were being stalked. That much was clear. It was just a matter of time...

In the middle of the conversation, the red stranger finally made themselves known to the both of them, throwing her body around the stall's owner mid-shout, his screams being muffles as he was absorbed by the Majin's flesh. Vespa merely stared at the creature.

"You are a Majin. Probability; ninety-seven percent. I am partially organic, but I doubt that I would provide any useful nutrients for you. If you are set on eating us, however, then I am afraid i'm going to have to warn you; I was built for combat." Aiming all of her fingers at the Majin, her eyes would turn bright red as her combat mode activated.

"Olympia Mode, engage." Vespa noticed that being around this creature had some strange effect on her. Her heads up display flickered every few seconds, indicating some kind of a power issue. It wasn't serious, but it was enough for Vespa to determine that something was out of the ordinary with this Majin. Regardless, Vespa's power limiters would each be removed one by one and her Olympia Mode would activate, the android's white gown burning to ashes as her internal temperature reached critical levels.

"Assessing target... threat level; minimal." Once Vespa had finished analyzing her target's power, she would leap up into the air, aiming her fingers downward at the Majin before unleashing a barrage of automatic gunfire directly at her from above!

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TWC: 1512


Power Level: 120,000 (Olympia Mode)


Hit Points
▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ 250%

Ki Points
▰▰▰▰▰▰ 5 / 6 (-1)

Momentum Points
▰▰▰▰▰▰ 3 / 6 (+3)

Resources
Sparking (1 / 1)
Overdrive
Locked and Loaded (1/1)
Endless Energy Core (1/1)
Raw Talent (1/2)
Self-Sacrifice

Items
None


ACTIONS
Vespa attacks Hex with an Artemis Barrage! (24,000 PL)
Vespa uses Raw Talent to gain 1 additional MP! (Raw Talent now at 1/2 uses)

The blonde definitely seemed more classically a robot compared to the guitarist, which made Hex chuckle. Although ironically it seemed that the more human-like of the pair was suffering from a few more glitches in her presence than her counterpart was. She gave an exaggerated bow when the blonde declared her identity to be a Majin, with a ninety seven percent chance of accuracy, whatever that meant.

"Guilty as charged... Well, half-guilty." she mused, retracting her arm back to her body now that the stall owner had been gobbled up. Tasted a bit salty honestly. Whether that was from the sea air or their diet, Hex wasn't entirely certain...

"Demon blood, Majin flesh, Ruby power, et voila~" the red hued Majin explained with a grand sweeping gesture as she flaunts and poses for the two androids, even as the blonde turned on this Olympia Mode of hers. She gave a wolf whistle at the power increase, grinning widely as the android opened fire upon her. Her own power surged upwards, quadrupling in response to the androids increase in power, and her flesh began to stretch and elongate almost cartoonishly so with each and every single bullet impact!

Hex's body reformed back to its original state, whilst the Majins mouth seemed to be chewing on something. Something metallic. She leaned her head back before quite literally spitting back out a congealed wad of metal back towards Vespa! Every single bullet that she had fired into the Majin had been molded and welded together into a cannonball!

She licked her lips before turning her focus towards the guitarist machine. Hex perked an eyebrow at their little command and scoffed, holding one hand on her hip. "Can you spit back out the ice cream you've just ate?" the Majin retorted. When the android made her threat, she couldn't help but laugh and lean forward, almost as if offering her her cheek for her to slam into! "Give it your best shot~" she purred.

Chord was sweating. Metaphorically, of course. Whatever was the cause of this woman's interference of their electrical signals, their systems were malfunctioning rather badly. Worse than the Android had experienced since they'd left the prototype phase of their construction. Despite their determination to put a stop to her, their sensors were blaring with warnings and panic signals, the new energy readings they were getting from her practically sending chills down their spine. They were well-built enough to have a survival instinct, after all, and in their current state, a prolonged battle with her would very likely mean defeat. But... they weren't alone, now were they?

The Android would walk up to the two ladies, standing beside Vespa as they'd give her a look, followed by a little nod. They looked grim, a far cry from their previous expression. It looked rather out of place on them, honestly, but in their current proximity, they should've been receiving Hex's interference, but this time around, it was a lot more bearable. Seems like their systems were getting used to her presence, as they'd look down to a hand. Clenching it and opening it, making sure all of their digits were perfectly functionl. Indeed they were, but their hand still shook, much to their frustration. This time it wasn't due to Hex's Ruby energy, though. It was fear, apprehension that they had to face off in a real battle for once. Their very first, even! The Android took a stance, unwilling to part from the side of their companion as they'd listen to her speak.

Slowly, their energy was coming back to them entirely, though their automatic targetting systems still had difficulty locking onto Hex. It was like it didn't even register her presence, and if anything, trying to rely on it at this point would likely just spell doom for the both of them. Without so much as sharing a word with eachother, they'd allow Vespa to put her plan into motion, seeing if they can stall out the bubblegum woman before she'd launch another attack at either of them. Though, as soon as she'd open her mouth to say but a word to either of them, she'd be interrupted by Chord suddenly erupting with energy! Purple lightning would crackle around their form as they seemed to enter a state much alike Vespa's own, their energy skyrocketing intensely, and before either of the two could register the sudden explosion of Ki, they'd take off!



Another rather predictable attack. The Android would furiously charge on, cutting through the air with their instrument held tightly in hand, leaving behind a streak of air pressure as the distance between the two would be shortened in an instant. Swings of their bladed instrument would be leveled towards the Majin, though with their difference in power, she could very easily dodge or defend against their onslaught of slices, though the environment wasn't much safe from the strength of those swings. The cutting air pressure was enough to drive gashes onto the sand around them, and nearby kiosks and buildings. The grains around them would kick up in the air and get blasted about with each of Chord's strained slashes! It seemed like they were trying to make up for their lack of onboard computation ability with sheer brute strength...

Though, such an attack would obviously have little effect on a being with energy much greater than their own, not to mention her own unique Majin morphology, and... demon blood, she said? Whatever the case, both of their could likely keep up with that little dance all day and not even get fatigued. A good motive for Chord to pull out all the stops, suddenly taking off in the air with an upward slash of their guitar, the Android flipping into the sky as to get their balance and perspective properly aligned, the artificial human simply floating there above the two ladies, even if their flight was wobbly, and shaky. Targetting systems wouldn't matter if they attacked Hex with a barrage!

Instrument in hand, the Android seemed deep in concentration as they'd begin to play! A piercing, alternating noise ripping and wailing through the air around the three of them as they'd strum blindingly quickly, the same string being practically abused as the crackling energy around Chord would begin to coalesce, the motes of lightning gathering into small spheres of energy. "Let's see if you can keep up with the two of us!" They'd grin, though it was a grim one. Honestly, deep in their programming, some part of them was built to enjoy this to an extent... and with a strum of all the strings at once, the coalesced balls of Ki would fire off, blast after blast aimed in the general direction of Hex, a rather standard high-speed barrage of Ki, all things considered.



Accuracy wouldn't matter if they overwhelmed her with sheer numbers, they told themself, but they seriously hoped the damage to the surrounding area wouldn't be too great. They hadn't quite stress tested their techniques on the environment, after all, so it could be anywhere from a few small craters being left behind to a sheer mushroom cloud over Papaya Island. Desperate measures, right? "Nngh... We'll make you puke that grumpy son-of-a-gun out, you piece of chewing gum!"

---

Vespa looked over at Chord in return as they shared a concerned glance. It appeared that Chord was more concerned about the stall owner that the Majin had eaten. The combat weapon was more concerned that this opponent might be too much for them even if they fought together. If she failed this encounter, then what would that mean for her overall mission? If she could not take out this singular Majin, then how would she fare against her primary target of the entire Saiyan race? Saiyans were known for their natural combat ability, and her database entries indicated that she would be no match at all for their queen in a one on one battle. This was her first real test of her design, though... and she wasn't about to lose. Chord charged in first, aiming some kind of electrical spheres of concentrated energy in the direction of their opponent. Vespa knew she had to act quickly to support her ally. Without her guns, however, her combat abilities were dampened considerably if she looked at it objectively. Her firearms were operated electronically, but if she could somehow bypass the controls and fire them manually...

Acting fast, Vespa removed the panel on her wrist as Chord assaulted their target. She disconnected a few wires as fast as she could, splicing them together in different positions. Closing the panel and testing the cycle action of her firearm, she heard that satisfying "click" as new ammunition was cycled in. But could it fire? She had to find out through some testing. Leaping into the fray, Vespa dashed quickly to Hex's back flank, lowering her hands to point each and every barrel of her firearm at the Majin. There was no sign of the weapon functioning at first, but after a few hollow clicks from her hands, a hail of bullets would fall upon Hex once again. The rate of fire was considerably increased and might lead to the wearing down of the parts required for it to function, but it was the best of a bad situation right now.

---

TWC: 1777


Power Level: 120,000 (Olympia Mode)


Hit Points
▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰ 250%

Ki Points
▰▰▰▰▰▰ 4 / 6 (+2)

Momentum Points
▰▰▰▰▰▰ 6 / 6

Resources
Sparking (1 / 1)
Overdrive
Locked and Loaded (Offense) (0/1)
Locked and Loaded (Defense) (1/1)
Endless Energy Core (1/1)
Raw Talent (0/2)
Self-Sacrifice

Items
None


ACTIONS
Vespa uses her free 30% offensive tech through Locked and Loaded! (36,000 PL)