Threat Elimination Protocols: Active

[Dave Strider]

Ryner listened curiously, his eyes focusing on the agent as it gave a debrief on the events that happened after his death. The smile that had crept upon the Alpha Stigma's face was dashed away by the tale of betrayal. In place of the smile was a tight grimace as he bit back the urge to curse the trio's name. t his sides, his fists clenched subconsciously, wanting justice for the crime committed against those he stood with.

"Damn... what the hell is their problem? I thought we were all trying to work together to free Tuecer? Yeah, some people have their own selfish motives, but what the hell?!" His eyes lit up with the fire, the curse of the alpha Stigma feeding his energy. Ryder didn't hesitate after the man, or program offered up a chance to help.

"Damn right I will help you, that guy has no right to do crap like that and get away with it!" He didn't realize until a moment later that his fist was in the air, and took a deep breath as the agent began to talk to the others.

Ryner looked at his hands, his blue robes flowing even though there was no wind. In the heat of the moment, he had forgotten about his curse, and whether or not he would be a danger because of it. However, since they were out of that hellhole, maybe he could use his abilities again. he felt stronger now, as he tested his stigma, the insignia covering his eyes as he looked down. no headache this time.

"Colonel, right?" Ryner spoke as he looked up and turned around, the Navi's eyes turning back to him.

"Yes. That is what I am called."

"I need to test my abilities some more since we were suppressed by the warlock's magic in there. Do you mind?" Ryner waved his hands around the bit, the navi's expression unchanging, causing Ryner to sigh.

"If you mean for me to test you in combat, I am willing, but we may not have that much time." The Navi raised his saber with his words.

"No, that's fine. I just need to see something..."

The insignia came over his eyes again, and he began his chant. It was foreign, and he was sure that the Navi had never said these words, but they just felt... right.

"EXECUTE PROGRAM: SABER!"

He raised his right hand and shouted the words before slamming his arm down, slashing the air as a small splatter of blood sprinkled on the floor, metal and programming replacing his flesh and blood. Ryner groaned at the discomfort for a moment before looking at his robotic arm that was now identical to Colonel's saber.

The navi's surprise showed as nothing more than simple curiosity, his facial features staying relatively neutral.

"Interesting. You can copy my data. What else can you do?"

Ryer swung his new arm around a few times, trying to get used to it, giving a nervous laugh.

"Um.. not sure what I was expecting, but yeah, let me try something else. Don't move."

His eyes bore the curse again, this time, looking deeper into the understanding o the combination of omnilium that composed Colonel. From within his mind, another incantation arose, making its way out of his mouth.

"EXECUTE PROGRAM: CANNON!" Ryner shouted as he repeated the same motions as before.

His arm then changed as the saber retracted, instead turning into a giant hunk of metal, before it fired a single heavy shot, whizzing by Colonel as it created a crater in the distance. Ryner was gasping at his unnatural transformation, before starting to feel a bit numb. It seemed that Ryner was also able to copy the navi's immunity to pain as well.

"I... I think I have had enough for now..."

Ryner gave heavy breaths as his arm returns to normal, his flesh coming back as a few sparks and bits of data disappeared and vanished into thin air.

"My powers have changed a bit, but I think I should be okay."