The concrete monster slowly walked up to Niko. The creature was atleast 7 meters high, or more. To Niko however, it's height seemed much higher that.

As the creature towered over Niko, it was hard for her to not panic as the creatures size covered up most of the sky as it faced her.

The creature lifted its fist high above its head, its enormous figure creaking as small pieces of concrete fell off the joints in its body as they moved.

Before the creature could lower its giant boulder of a fist onto Niko however, it was stopped by something smashing into its head, causing large pieces of concrete to break off and scatter in the air, forcing Niko to close her eyes.

Niko tried opening her eyes after the rain of concrete and dust had lessened to some degree.

The sight before her was something that was made even more amazing by the fact that she was so close whilst witnessing it.

Infront of Niko, Stood the large concrete creature, pushing its massive fist towards its new opponent.

Behind Niko, a large humanoid shape stood straight, still holding its fist infront of itself from its initial punch, the dust still flowing slightly from where it had struck the creature, like smoke.

Instead of a monstrous malformed appearance like the concrete creature, this one was of an obviously more elegant yet very efficient design.

Niko recognised it as a 'Bomber5', a large robot used for the disposal of high grade explosives and potentialy nuclear devices.

It was a large tank like robot, covered in various militiary grade plating to protect it from any blasting, although that kind of protection only worked against smaller explosives, thus it was decided that instead of a mech it would be a self controlled robot, in order to lessen any casualties.

"But what is it doing here of all places..?"

Thought Niko as another loud impact noise echoed through the now emptying streets.

The concrete creature had delievered a sloppy yet powerful punch to the main body of the Bomber5.

The Bomber5 was slightly pushed back, but largely unshaken, its heavy plating taking the brunt of the force.

What followed then was something akin to a boxing match, each side trying to outlast the other.

The concrete creature was weaker than the Bomber5, its body easily crumbling with each punch that was recieved as it slugishly attempted to dodge.

The Bomber5, whilst holding an advantage in the fact that it was structuarly stronger, still lacked any decisive advantage, as its attacks were extremely weak compared to the heavy punches of the concrete creature as it had been designed to withstand blasts, not cause them.

Overall it was a very even match, and the ground shook as their battle intensified, each side trying to find the others weakspots.

Niko was somehow avoiding being squashed (again) as the two giants danced around her, barely missing her every time they took a step.

BOOM!

Niko was roughly pulled back as Something suddenly exploded at the space Niko was at, only a mere moment ago.

Suddenly the loud sound of police sirens could be heard all around, which Niko noticed came from all the police cars that blocked off any exits from the street, with riot gear equipped policemen taking cover behind the safety of their bullet proof cars.

Niko blinked her eyes in confusion, as she only now noticed anything other than the two giants.

Shoki walked up from behind her, his small blade in hand. Completely ignoring the gaint's fight happening just a few meters away from them and the guns pointed at him from the police taking cover all around them, his attention was focused on the only other figure that seemed as confident as him.

Standing on the other side of the fighting concrete creature and the Bomber5 still trying to take each other down, was the red haired man, lightly chewing on a matchstick that he held in his mouth.

Shoki's figure disappeared and reappeared in the air above the concrete creature, giving it a quick kick to propel himself forward.

He flew towards the red haired man with his knife drawn back, ready to be thrust forward.

The red haired man looked up, not bothering to move, he took out the matchstick he had in his mouth, and lightly flicked it upwards.

The matchstick spun past the still falling Shoki, who seemed unaware if its presence.

Just as Shoki was about to fall past the still spinning matchstick, the red haired man took out another matchstick which he put in his mouth, and snapped his fingers.

BOOM!

A large explosion, originating from the matchstick that the red haired man sent spinning, consumed Shoki in a cloud of black smoke and flame.

Shoki appeared from the black mass of smoke that had yet to dissipate, holding his arms infront of his face as he continued to fall, causing the black smoke to swirl downwards with him.

His clothes were burnt and his hair was smoking slightly, but other than that he seemed completely unharmed.

"Neat, you survived a small firework, then how about something a bit more...flashy!"

The red haired man pulled out a box of matchsticks which he opened and casually threw towards Shoki, who was still half kneeling on the ground, coughing out smoke.

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The matchsticks scattered out of the flying matchbox, flying into various locations around Shoki.

While the matchsticks were in the middle of falling down, the red haired man snapped his fingers again, this time with a bit more force.

BOOOOM!

This time instead of an explosion that could potentially kill if it hit right, it was an explosion that took out a huge chunk out of the street.

It also happened to be in the space where the concrete monster was standing, breaking off a large chunk of its leg, causing it stumble slightly, which gave the Bomber5 an opening for a well placed punch.

"GO GO GO!"

Someone wearing a police uniform was motioning broadly as armored policemen started to run in from every direction, all the while they were pointing their rifles towards the red haired man.

Looking around, the red haired man noticed that Shoki and the girl that was with him were no longer there.

"It seems escaping is about all you properly do, no matter, Vali's sword will find your neck eventually.."

He muttered as he spit out the matchstick he was chewing on.

Bits of concrete started to rain down as the concrete monster was starting to fall apart upon recieving a last few well placed punches from the Bomber5. Which triumphantly stood over the remains of the concrete creature, the sun reflecting off  its metal plating.

As the fog of dust from the falling concrete eventually settled, all that was left were pieces of concrete and a crater from the previous explosion.

Leaving the Police in confusion over the sudden inexplainable disappearance of the red haired man and the two others that were with him.

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"Search the area, they can't have gotten far!"

The loud rough voice of an authoritative man could be heard in the distance.

"You know...i can walk on my own..."

Niko sighed as she dangled over Shoki's shoulder.

Rooftops were briefly exchanged with large drops as Shoki jumped over several rooftops, with Niko over his shoulders like a rolled rug.

"This should be far enough.."

Shoki muttered as he dropped Niko down on the ground while looking around.

"Hey, be more gentle damnit.."

Niko stood up while patting her behind in pain as Shoki started to walk away, preparing to jump to another rooftop.

"Wait a second here, where are you going!?"

Niko Yelled as she grabbed his arm.

"Look, girl, my debt is paid, you saved my life, and now i saved yours, so if you would excuse me, i'm going to leave now.."

He coldly answered as he shook her hand away.

"Oh no, you are not getting away until i get that sphere, so give it!"

"You do not even know what it is, and i have actual need for it"

"Look we can split the money after we sell it, i can find you a good buyer, or something, so come on, give it~"

Niko begged as she shook him slightly.

"My need for it is much greater than just mere currency."

He sighed as he tried to leave.

"Oh really, as it so happens, its the same for me, you seem to know alot about it, and i am curious about whatever the hell just happened, so i will have YOU tell me all about it!"

She pointed at him dramatically after taking a few sudden steps back.

"Again, why should i do something that trouble-"

He stopped talking as he noticed what Niko was holding. He quickly checked his pockets to find them empty.

Niko grinned as she twirled something in her hand, a golden sphere with a variety of runes inscribed in it.

"How did you..." He started.

"i'l do anything so please~"

She teased with exaggerated movements.

"Too easy, now unless you want this smashed to many pieces on the ground, you will listen to me"

She said as she took a more serious tone.

"Fine! what is it you want girl"

He asked with an obviously annoyed tone, his eyes never leaving the sphere.

"First of all, i am not a girl, so do NOT call me that, i am the great Niko, surely you have heard of me!"

"...Never heard of you" He replied.

"What, impossible, have you been living under a rock, the great Niko, you know, the disappearance of the statue of liberty, that was me!"

"Ah..is that so..neat i guess, now what is it you want?"

"Ah damn ignorant brat..dont appreciate true art..."

She muttered as she sighed.

...Haa.. fine, first of all, lets go back to a safe place, then you can tell me what i want to know, and then maybe we can discuss the ownership of the sphere~"

Niko smiled mischieviously.