Sigma had barely time to react when the boulders fell on top of them, having activated the thrusters to put Takeo and her out of the way. A new frame with a menacing speed and power had dropped down the hole.[i]We're so done for. Perhaps I can do a Mutually Assured Destruction attack.[/i] Her thoughts interrupted short when apparently, Korie had decided to play hero and win time for the framework. [i]Why did you do that? You could've let us who are damaged take a last attempt to fight![/i] Sigma slammed the keyboard, and a message came forth.

[i]"I left you behind. Please forgive me."[/i] It was Elora. Apparently, the last of her allies had managed to cave in. Sigma began to type back.[b]You did well. More than I expected. Cake later.[/b] She bit her lip, quickly relaying the information of Elora's scans to both Takeo and Korie as she also sent a message to the latter.

[b]You Idiot. Remember that no framework can work if the pilot dies so aim for the vital area. Also, no matter how powerful an opponent is, there are more ways to incapacitate them, like blinding. Do well, and I'll give you the reward I am going to give my comrades: Cake [/b]

Sigma sighed. It was hell already. And then she spotted among the rubble something. Battered, bruised, but still functional. Her sniper rifle. Grabbing it and reloading it with haste, she then forwarded to Takeo.

[b]"No more prancing around. If you were alright, could your framework survive reentry?"[/b] Sigma thought, a zany scheme forming in her mind that implied Takeo.[b]"I want to try something."[/b]