<div class="floatleft">(http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc370/Sage226/ca358c37-35c6-4a94-b26b-6ead5a50ba67_zps218ff1df.jpg)</div>Character: Xeo<br/>Location: ATLAS Western Gates<br/>Time: 1:20 -><del>1:30</del>1:40<br/>Company: Artina, Mizuki, Ryuuga, Lond<br/><hr/><br/>Xeo was a few yards behind the group when Mizuki's report came in. The hunter halted and awaited for the response. The decision would alter his next move, but he already began to have a good idea of how things would run down. If they weren't the Grimm-fodder, someone had to be. Lond response brought a wry smile to his lips as she confirmed his thought.<em>Typical Atlas... At least we're not the ones in there.</em>he thought, the only thing he could really rejoice himself about. The hunter lifted his open hand into the air over his head, whilst the 6 blades flying behind him began colliding and morphing into each other, ultimately to become the one sword it once was and gently land into it's master's firm grasp before losing it's blue glue and returned to it's sheath. Xeo wouldn't need flying swords for the next segment of his mission. Grabbing his sub-machine gun once more, the hunter ducked left off the track and up into the trees with a brief boost from his semblance. He needed to rest his aura soon for a little while or be caught short-handed in battle, however, handling small, light objects was no trouble and could be done while resting. The man moved over the thick brush by moving through the large, wild trees that adorned the Atlas country.<br/><br/>Moving east from his group, the hunter moved around the mountain the outpost was placed into. The facility was placed on higher ground and shaded by the mountain peak, which angled itself like most of the mountains around the area. A large Nevermore swooped from behind the mount and perched near the peak and seemed to simply look around while the others circled the base. A clearing surrounded the whole area, keeping a clear view of anything approaching the base. Xeo kept himself over 500 meters away from the forest edge, using the trees to hide from sight as he proceeded to move closer towards the base's main entrance. Positioned at the lowest point where the walls reached, they were near the southern end of the compound. What used to be 3 large turrets that lined the south eastern walls were only torn metal ablaze, and android bodies littered the open entrance inside the place. Even from where he was Xeo, could see 2 large Boarbatusks standing by the entrance, as if guarding the way. A few small Grimm seemed to patrol different lengths in the field but he wouldn't be able to tell perfectly which kind they were without a scope, which really brought to aspect the size of the Boarbatusks.<br/><br/>Xeo eventually found a large tree with a branch he could easily find good seating and rest a bit while observing the compound ablaze before the hunters. He removed the recording lens from his face and transferred some of his aura into it before letting it go. The familiar blue glow wrapped itself around the light little object. The hunter smiled to himself a little before he sat back a little and concentrated on the floating lens. Xeo levitated the device over the forest canopy before taking smoke height to give a panoramic view to the person the device transmitted to.<br/><br/>"Giving an oversight. You should have a good clue what we're up against" Xeo monotonously reported in his microphone before proceeding to his task. The tiny object moved slowly around the base to give a good overview, showing the numerous buildings inside heavily damaged, with sections in ruins. All automated turrets and sentries had been decimated or incapacitated and malfunctioning. Fire was everywhere in sight and in considerable amounts, more than one would expect from a Grimm attack. The base was engorged of beowulfs searching for survivors and finishing off the ends in their area. Bullet flashes flashed out of the commanding center, a large tower near the back of the compound that had a view of the whole area, along with a few other buildings, but slowly, each of them began to silence themselves until the commanding center itself blew up in blazes in a large detonation which everyone heard and saw the flicker of the explosion coming from the base. "Flashy..." He muttered to himself with a sigh. Things like this made the man want a drink. Bit given one wasn't technically allowed to drink on the job, Xeo simply lit himself a cigarette and took a deep breath.<br/><br/>"So what's your orders? Regroup? Retreat? Assault? Don't think you want this heading towards Atlas, these guys look ugly." Xeo demanded through his microphone as the visor flew back down to the hunter and into his hand, before he slid them back on. "They seem to behave like soldiers, your regular infantry stands no chance. Either we stop them now or you call for reinforcements, but no fool would allow these guys closer to Atlas than they are. They pose a large threat that must be dealt with the swiftest possible. I believe you have the right team for that." Xeo added with confidence. His levitation and his weapon made him a versatile hunter, they had an archer for ranged cover and 2 front-liners. Rapidity seemed an essential to the situation, but the large quantity of Grimm before them could be a challenge to any greenhorn hunter. Xeo viewed the whole situation almost like facing a hellish line-up, and a smile smile crept into his face. A lot of fun awaited him, and he was finally getting into a fighting mood.<br/><br/><em>EDIT</em><br/><br/>After a few moments of silence, every members' headset came to life for 3 simple words. "Clear to engage." Lond commanded the group.<br/><br/>Xeo got up from his seat on the branch and cracked his neck while stretching his arms. "Alright. Artina, Ryuuga, up front, those 2 boarbatusks are your first primary targets. Mizuki, you and I are on 2 jobs; covering 3 people and the Nevermores, if we can. We got the range, they got the melee. Keep a cool head, or you'll attract more. Good hunting." Xeo quickly worked out through a general idea of their initial tactics. No one would get inside without taking out the 2 Boarbatusks and the ground and the dozen Nevermores swarming the air. Fortunately, a dozen meant twelve, a number Xeo enjoyed working with indeed. The Alpha Nevermore perched on the mountain wasn't in that count however. Everyone knew Nevermores were tough by nature. Alphas even more so. Taking down the lesser ones would require multiple hits to begin with, the rangers had their work cut out. "Maybe there's something in the base with bigger firepower that we could still use in there... My gunshots are going to piss it off more than anything. Doubt her arrows are gonna do any different. Fending it off is the best we can do until we can concentrate our attention on that big one, if anything." he sighed to himself as he took drafts of his cigarette. He was giving a bit of time for the others to move in while he finished thinking it all through, smoking his cigarette and awaiting just a little more to regain as much aura as he could before jumping in himself. Swiveling the gun back to a sniper rifle, Xeo peered down the scope once more, observing the beginning of the fight before he too would join. He was greatly anticipating to fight, but he wanted to observe his teammates for a few moments, just long enough to get their vibes and understand their styles.