[CENTER][i][b][color=f6989d]HIBIKI[/color] & [color=6ecff6]SHIZUKA[/color][/b][/i][/CENTER]

The Twins patrolled the Contender with the intent to find spies. Ever since infiltrators had managed to get inside the Elitcor, the Machina has made tighter security protocols against both demon and angelic spies. Spot screening, patrol check-ins, multiple passwords that changed every few hours. Anything to ensure that the Contender isn't compromised. The Twins, of course, passed these tests. Shizuka was rather uncomfortable since as a Holy Spirit, some of their anti-angel methods would affect her. She had to carry her Machina Badge and stay near Hibiki at all times to ensure she wasn't executed on the chance she was an Angel's spy. As the sisters continued their patrol they were approached by Grafdakka who gave the two their orders. It was strange seeing the normally unsocial giant robot just casually walk up and start barking orders, but Hibiki and Shizuka didn't question it. He was a Battlefield Commander now, so he was going to do this a lot more often.

[color=f6989d]"Sir yessir!"[/color]

[color=6ecff6]"Sir yessir!"[/color]

Once Grafdakka was gone the twins went to gear up: It was time to battle. Aside from the new Nereid Aquatic Operation Armor given to them by High Queen Eos, Hibiki carried their usual load out. The Cerberus Rifle was fully capable of underwater warfare, which was one of the reasons why it's such a common and reliable weapon for the Machina. Shizuka on the other hand eschewed some of her equipment (Her hammer and pistol) to carry Ascalon, Diana's sword. It was suppose to be highly effective against demons and dragons, and Shizuka knew she'd face at least one of those things in this battle. Once the two had all their equipment ready they went to the lower levels of the contender and they both entered torpedo pods. Unlike normal torpedo's, these won't explode, rather they'd jettison Hibiki and Shizuka very far, very quickly. They'd need these to get behind enemy lines and help them find Victoire.

Speeding through the ocean at breakneck speeds, the pods eventually stopped at the south-east most sector. They had moved so quickly that they could easily reach the platform where they needed be to capture the sector. But instead of doing so, the Hibiki started telling Shizuka the plan. [color=f6989d]"Remember, somewhere in these sectors the Leviathan is asleep. For all we know, he could be right here. With that in mind we need to prep. Sis, I want you to watch the west and tell me if or when you see anyone coming. I'll start setting up some traps around here so after we leave, we'll weaken the enemy when they come to recapture this point."[/color] Shizuka took out her rifle, the only thing that had a scope far enough to allow her to see from a distance, and nodded her head. [color=6ecff6]"Rodger that."[/color]

With their plan, Hibiki started to rig the area with traps, such as mines, hidden turrets, and some surveillance equipment. Shizuka hide in some foliage and used her scope to watch for any demons. From afar, she could see that some of the ocean's water had turned red. No doubt due to Victoire. If reports of her from the last battle was true, she turned the whole valley red with her magic. For a moment, Shizuka wondered how she and her sister were suppose to actually kill Victoire. [color=6ecff6]"I doubt it'd be as simple as stabbing her..."[/color] Shizuka whispered to herself. She went back to keeping an eye on enemies, waiting until her sister was ready.