41. Cannonbolt & The Big Tick

Grandpa decided that it was time for us to take a break from the stone jungle and therefore brought us to Yellowstone National Park.

The girls were not against it, as there was fresh air and a very beautiful view.

We stopped near a very beautiful waterfall. Right next to the river.

Then, we went for a walk to see the nature beauty.

Just at that moment, on the radio, which for some reason Grandpa took with him, they broadcast that a meteorite was flying towards us. Nobody paid attention to this, except me.

This means that a local variant of Galactus will be arriving soon.

After reporting the meteorite, the Omnitrix gave a signal. Grandfather noticed this, so he asked:

- What is it?

- Looks like a new alien has become available. - I said and checked the Omnitrix.

- Truth? And what is he like? - Ashley asked.

- Judging by the silhouette, large and awkward. I think I even know what kind of race it is. - I said, examining the silhouette.

- Well, turn now. Nobody will see it anyway. - said the curious Gwen.

- Good. - I answered and slapped on the dial.

After a second of transformation, I examined myself. As I thought, this alien, the Cannonbolt. In the original story, he just became available at this location. So, it's not surprising that he appeared.

Cannonbolt was 2 meters high. He himself was white colour and there are black lines on the head. There are also black shorts that cover all legs.

It has yellow armor plates on its back, arms and shoulders. The arms also have four long claws. The Omnitrix symbol is located on the chest.

- Wow, he is cool and cute. - Ashley said with a satisfied smile.

- And who is it? - Gwen asked, examining my appearance.

- This is Arburian Pelarota. Now, this is an extinct race. A few days ago, their planet was destroyed by a parasite. - I said.

- And what can he do? - Ashley asked.

- This. - I said.

After that, I formed and took the form of a cannonbolt. And rolled. After making a few laps, I stopped, decomposed and got to my feet.

- And it's all? - Ashley asked doubtfully.

- Don't look up at this alien. If he accelerate and hit, he can destroy or pierce a lot. A blow from this Cannonbolt is stronger than a few blows from the Four Arms. Also, in this form, I can safely take very strong blows. Vilgax won't even scratch me. - lifting my finger, I said.

- Cool. - said, impressed, Gwen.

- Yes, a very useful alien indeed. I like him. - said Grandpa, who had been silent before.

Just at that moment, a meteorite began to fall from the sky. Wasted no time, I pulled everyone close to me and folded, and then rolled away from the trajectory of the meteorite's fall.

By the way, when I watched the animated series, I was always interested in how the Cannonbolt figured out where to roll, because nothing is visible when folded.

It turns out that this race has something like an innate seismic sensitivity.

When the Cannonbolt roll, the plates on its back touch the ground, then I send a signal through these plates to the ground and I can see everything within a radius of 50 meters, at all 360 degrees.

This is somewhat similar to what the blind Toph from Avatar Aang used to see.

While I was thinking, I was able to travel far enough to avoid all the consequences caused by the landing of the meteorite.

After releasing everyone, I canceled the transformation and became human.

Grandpa and the girls got to their feet and began to come to their senses, after all this skating.

- It was…. - said the grandfather holding his stomach. Looks like he's slightly seasick. Strange, he's kind of an astronaut. For him, such rolling is a trifling matter. At least that's how it should be.

- SO COOL!!! - Ashley screamed, agitated. She liked it the most.

- Don't do that again. - said Gwen to hold her head.

It seems that only Ashley liked the ride inside the Cannonbolt. Grandpa felt seasick and Gwen felt dizzy. Well, let's know.

I myself liked to ride like that, but it's still the nature of this alien. It should be so.

- So, what was that? - When he came to his senses, Grandpa asked.

- On the radio they said that a meteorite was flying in our direction. But I didn't pay much attention to it, because I thought that the meteorite would burn up in the upper atmosphere, as always. And here's how it happened. - once again, I lied.

- Clear. Let's go check out what this meteorite is. - said the Grandfather and went to the place of the fall.

- Just be more careful and attentive. In my experience, what appears to be a normal meteorite or shooting star is not. I've already had this two times. - I said and pointed to the disguised Omnitrix.

Gwen and Grandpa looked at my hand and grinned ironically.

- You're right about that. - Gwen said.

We walked to the place of the fall for another five minutes, due to the fact that, just in case, I went further away.

Coming closer, we saw the destruction caused by this thing. Many trees were destroyed and all the land was plowed a meter deep.

It's a pity. Spoiled such beauty.

Going down to the meteorite, we saw a large, ellipse-shaped stone, of an unusual color.

- So what's this? - Gwen asked, examining the meteorite.

After Gwen's words, cracks began to appear on the stone and the top layer began to fall off.

- He seems to be alive. - said Grandpa.

Having moved back to a safe distance, so that we would not get caught, we continued to watch how an alien looking like a giant tick began to climb out of the stone, which was more like an egg.

Having got out to freedom, the alien released tentacles, which he pushed into the ground and sat down, ceasing to move.

The only thing he did was release clouds of gas from special pillows that were at his head.

This gas, I must say, just had a disgusting smell.

- What the hell is this? - Ashley asked, covering her nose from the stench.

- This is problem. - I said, frowning.

- Do you know what this is? - Gwen asked. By the way, she also covered her nose.

- Do you remember when I talked about my new alien? About Arburian Pelarota. - I asked at first.

- Yes. You said that this race is now considered extinct. His planet was destroyed by some parasite. - answered Gwen.

- Right. This is this parasite. It is called the Big Tick. He travels through the universe, lands on different planets and absorbs all the energy from the core, thereby destroying it. In the process, billions die. - I said, continuing to frown.

- But this is horrible. Why is he doing this? - Gwen asked, shocked.

- Nobody knows. - said Grandfather, who also heard about this tick.

- But why was it not destroyed? - Ashley asked.

- After absorbing the core of the planet, it is too strong and nothing can destroy it. - said Grandfather, who also did not like the whole situation.

- And before that? - Gwen asked, removing her hand from her nose, as she was used to the smell.

- Well, this thing has brains too. He does not choose those planets on which he can be easily destroyed. Ours is like that. This tick, he is still a coward. - I said.

- But how does he know which planet does not pose a threat to him? - Ashley asked.

- And this is the right question. He has a cult. Several madmen who worship him and help him choose planets. They think that this mite is the greatest and most beautiful and so on. - with disgust, I said.

- They're just nuts. - Gwen said angrily.

- Right. These cultists generally consider it an honor to be chosen by this Tick. - I added.

- Then it turns out that this tick is going to destroy the Earth? - Gwen asked.

- We will not allow him and we will destroy him. He was unlucky to meet us. - Said, belligerent, Ashley.

- Right. We'll get rid of this thing. But first, let's wait for the cultists. - I said.

Just after my words, a spaceship began to descend from the sky. And nothing like a ship. It will be useful to me.

The spaceship stopped its descent, and then three aliens flew out of it, on flying platforms.

The first was tall, pale-skinned, with six tentacle-like legs. The clear leader and brain of this gang.

The second was short with six arms and yellow skin. It is immediately clear that he is a simple henchman.

And the last alien is of average height, has four eyes and carried a large ax. An ordinary bull.

They started rubbing about this tick, but we didn't even hear them.

Using telekinesis, Ashley broke their platforms. Because of this, they fell from a height of ten meters. Gray and yellow, it looks like they broke several bones, and immediately passed out.

And the big man was able to land normally. But I was already waiting for him.

Transforming into Gax, I hit the alien harder, right in the head. From the impact, he flew ten meters and also lost consciousness.

- With these sorted out. Now it remains to destroy the tick ... - I said, after I returned to human form.

The girls did not hear me out yet and began to attack the tick. Ashley attacked with lightning, and Gwen with fire and magic.

But they didn't succeed. They didn't even leave a scratch.

- Wait, wait. Let me finish. To destroy this planet eater, you must first destroy its shell. This is the main task. - I said.

Finally stopping, the girls looked at me inquiringly.

- And how do we do it? - Gwen asked.

- In this, my new alien will help us. Move as far away as possible so you don't get caught. - I said, then turned into a Cannonbolt and rolled to the side.

After about 3 kilometers, I stopped. At this moment, the tick just began to absorb and plants around it began to die.

Without wasting any more time, I full the body of the Cannonbolt with Mana as much as possible. A haze went from me and I became stronger by 32%.

Having folded, I drove with all my speed towards the tick.

Just before the attack, I pushed myself with the help of telekinesis and, keeping all the impulse, flew to the tick's shell.

Well, I guess I overdid it. I just punched through this tick. I also flew half a kilometer further.

The girls, after destroying the shell, began to pour fire and lightning on the tick. The tick did not last long. Just when I returned, only smoldering remains were left of the tick.

Having transformed into the Heatblast, I began to shower the planet-eater with my flame. Ten minutes later, nothing was left of the tick.

- Everything. Finally finished. - said Gwen and sat down on the ground next to Ashley.

- Yes. Now let's go to rest. - said Grandpa.

But first, Grandpa went to the Null Void Projector and sent the cultists there. They will most likely die there due to their injuries, but who cares.

By the way, I didn't take their DNA. They had no unusual powers. They didn't give up to me.

So far I have left the ship hanging in the air. Then I'll deal with him.

In the meantime, we went to rest. Grandpa, just started preparing the barbecue.