[center][b][h2][color=black]Über Ethereal[/color][/h2]

Impact Crater - Bern, Switzerland[/b][/center]

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The rushing monster had managed to avoid the worst by beating the reflexes of the enhanced Muton Elite's first volley. It essentially didn't have the time to aim its gun and have a precise enough shot with the speed Apocalypse was going. Though the failure of the Muton's actions wouldn't be of relevance to the Ethereal's reaction by consequence. After all, it simply stood and witnessed the monster attack it while simply merging its 'mind' with the others. The lack of results was apparent and the Ethereal would simply lift one of its arms out of its ritualistic cloak. The Psi-Lance would form instantly on its hand would would collide with the beast's punch. There was no reason for the Ethereal to be unable to react so simply to a very direct attack when itself had an overwhelmingly powerful motor power and intelligence. 

But that wouldn't mean it'd stop the attack. The Ethereal, though it had Psi-Kinesis to greatly enhance its strength when applied on its members, wouldn't come close to the power of Apocalypse. The result would be simple, the Psi-power keeping it alive to this day would have sponged what couldn't be controlled by the lance and the strength it conferred itself, but both left arms and the lance would be of course vaporized, leaving only a large but evidently insignificant cut/burn on Apocalypse's fist. The Alien was now about thirty meters away from it as the impact still had its effect. 

"[color=black]Your potential has indeed been confirmed, O' Bestial One.[/color]" 

It appeared as if nothing had happened. The cloak was unscratched but that was typical of the Ethereal attire, the cloak would never vanish or even be stained until it'd die. There'd however be yellow and red ooze leaking from under it as it had indeed lost its members. But about a second following that, they would entirely regrow. In sync to this phenomenon, a nearby Muton Elite would fall on its knees and crumble to dust leaving only its weapons and armor. Psi-Drain sucked its entire life force out to heal the Ethereal. Whether it was his anywhere else in the body had little relevance as they barely depended on a functioning body at this point, only the brain had relevance. As Psionic powers kept it alive, they were only present because of its brain. Of course too much damage would kill it anyway. 

Now forming two new lances on opposing upper arms, it seemed more prepared to battle, but it remained in the same position it did beforehand. Completely straight and passive. It had proven that it could easily keep up with such speeds in a pinch whilst getting a dosage insanely high strength and surviving. 

"[color=black]Will you pursue this fight or perhaps you would be curious as to why you are sought for in such a apoplectic world.[/color]"

At this point it seemed clear that if the monster would attack, there'd be no reason to hold back given it had survived such a fall but could also generate such power without even damaging itself. The Mindfray had been applied no matter the alternative as previously displayed, leading to rather interesting results if he were to attack again. Apocalypse would have blurry vision, but most of all, his body would feel heavier and his movements slower.