New Mutants » Missions » New Mutants 103: Field Trip from heck
New Mutants 103: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 12:08pm
Members on mission:
Heatwave
Geforce
Wreck
Reflex
Current
Madrock
Dialation
Vigor
It's the morning of the big trip to Massapaquagotawny! The Xavier's School For Gifted Youngsters school bus has been pulled up to the front of the mansion, and Sam is loading bags for the overnight in Albany. Cyclops and Professor X are in the lobby watching Sam go about his business, Cyclops dressed in civilian clothes. They seem kind of lost in thought.
Jubilee runs down the stairs with a large bag, much larger than most people would need for an overnight, and tosses it at Sam. "See to my bags, Jeeves," she says in a mock English accent. Then she turns to the Professor, "So…anyone…you know, show up?"
Xavier smiles and says, "You know, I have a feeling someone might. But not yet."
Cyclops turns to Xavier, and says, "Well, looks like I should be going…I think Bobby's about to go past boredom to actively causing trouble if I don't take off soon." He turns to Sam and says, "Well, I hope everything works out. You know how to contact me if it doesn't. Drive safely." Before waiting for a response, he walks off.
Sam had just been about to say something back to Cyclops when Scott walked off, he spends a second just kind of staring at the spot Cyclops was, and then calls after him, "Thanks, you too!"
Right about then, a large, loud Harley Davidson approaches. The rider skids to a stop right behind the bus, and is nearly tackled by Jubilee running at him the second he starts to get off the bike. "Wolveroony! I'm so glad you could come along!"
"Yeah, it's great to see you too, firecracker," says the man. He turns to Dialation immediately. "Don't think I forgot you shooting me, kid. You have five minutes to go get me an 'I'm sorry I shot at you Mr. Wolverine' cup of coffee, black, and don't get any ideas about doing anything funny with it."
"Ah'm sorry, Logan, but we just ain't got time for that, and I don't like you threatening my students," says Sam.
"Well, tell them that I don't like them shooting me." Logan begrudgingly stalks onto the bus. From the door, he turns back and says, "You'll make it up to me later, won't you kid?" Then he goes immediately to the back of the bus and lights up a stogie.
"Well, uh, ah reckon we're ready to go, if everyone wants to get on board," says Sam, looking slightly sheepish.
"Enjoy your trip, students," says Professor X, and wheels off to his office.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 5, 2006, 12:12pm
"See? I knew it would be him."
Wreck boards the bus, walking to the back as he stuffs a cigarette in his mouth. Then he tosses a sideward glance at Wolverine.
"That's a bad habit."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Oct 5, 2006, 12:21pm
Averting his gaze from Jubilee, who he was fairly certain hadn't forgiven him yet, Greg slowly makes his way onto the bus. He takes a seat near the front, away from Wolverine and Wreck, wondering if there was some rule that said that smoking is mandatory if you possess a healing factor.
I think I can actually feel the crushing weight of lameness already.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 5, 2006, 12:26pm
The great thing about not actually owning anything is that I never have to worry about packing. And, yet, still, I wind up being late.
Well, not quite so late that I miss the trip, but by the time I make it outside everyone's assembled…including that smelly guy from before. "Uh, why's the smelly guy here?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 12:26pm
Wolverine casually blows a massive cloud of smoke at Wreck.
"Let me know when you're done smoking the kiddy table tough guy cancer sticks and you're ready to try a stogie."
Jubilee makes a face and sits several seats further towards the front of the bus. She shouts, "At least open a window, sheesh!" Wolverine opens his about 1 centimeter.
Cannonball kind of shrugs at Madrock. "Wolverine's agreed to be a chaperone today. He'll be accompanying us on our trip. You should be happy he came along, after the first time he met you guys. Treat him with a little respect."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 5, 2006, 12:29pm
"I'll try." I look up, watching as he makes some ruckus on the bus. Smoke fuming out and everything. "He doesn't seem all that respectable, though…"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 12:32pm
"Uh, that's just his style. He, um…"
Cannonball thinks for a second.
"Alright, I have no good answer for that."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Oct 5, 2006, 12:34pm
"Should have gone with 'eccentric'. Great way to explain why someone's weird without explaining why someone's weird."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 5, 2006, 12:40pm
Wreck puffs his cigarette, smiling.
"Hey, I think they're making fun of us up there."
He glances over at Wolverine again.
"Stogie, eh? Guess you wouldn't let me swipe one."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 12:42pm
"But Wolverine's not really weird, he's just…Wolverine. And I thought eccentric was a word to talk about rich folks."
Cannonball makes sure everyone's on the bus.
<NOTE: The bus isn't leaving without everyone listed, but for sake of moving this forward, anyone who isn't online right now just sort of mindlessly gets on board and can sort out the details later.>
Sam gets behind the wheel and fires the bus up, and it immediately stalls as he tries to shift it into gear.
"Uh, whoops."
He gets it started again, starts to pull out, and hits the brakes hard enough to jar everyone forward a little.
"Hey cornball…where'd you learn to drive?" shouts Jubilee. "Some of us want to get there alive, you know."
"Uh, sorry guys, the brakes are just a little more responsive than I remember. We'll be fine."
The bus heads out on the road to Massapaquagotawny without further incident, although it's obvious that Sam likes to hit the brakes kind of hard.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 12:46pm
As for Wreck and Logan…
As the brakes hit, Logan loses his cigar and curses slightly under his breath. Wreck thinks he hears the word "inbred" in there somewhere.
"If you're ready for a stogie, you can try one." Logan reaches into his leather jacket and pulls out a cheap cigar and a wooden match. "Just bite off the very end off it, strike the match, let the match burn for a second, then light it." He demonstrates, striking the match on his jeans. Then he pulls another cigar and match out and hands them to Wreck. "Might be a little strong your first time."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 5, 2006, 12:49pm
Wreck smirks as he lights up the cigar, puffing.
"I've drunken industrial strength rat poison before. I don't think this is gonna….."
Then he suddenly pauses, going into a coughing fit and sticking his head out of the window.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 12:56pm
Cannonball turns to check out what's going on, and almost swerves into oncoming traffic. He quickly veers back into his lane, throwing everyone's inertia off.
Wolverine laughs at Wreck, then says, "I told you they can be a little strong. I kind of need them that way…it helps kill my enhanced smell when I'm not actively using it."
Jubilee moves to the front and starts pestering Sam about his driving, which makes him rather nervous and defensive, but does improve the driving a little.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 5, 2006, 12:58pm
I watch Wreck go into his coughing fit, and I can't help but wonder if there's something wrong with Wolverine's cigar is a little stronger than the normal thing. I mean, I never saw Wreck cough like that before, and I still don't see what makes smoking so fun. "Can I try the stoogie next?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 1:00pm
Wolverine looks at Madrock intently.
"I think you're a little young for that, darlin'."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 5, 2006, 1:03pm
God, not that again. "Why does everyone say that? You make it sound like it's hard or something. You're just putting a stick in your mouth and blow." I shrug, trying to see what the big deal is. Must be a guy thing. "I could do that, totally."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 5, 2006, 1:04pm
"This is eerily similar to a nightmare I had recently," mumbled Almond to himself.
He was sitting in the front section of the bus, behind Cannonball, and spent time watching the countryside fly by in a blur.
"Are we there yet?" he asked as ironically as he could, "How long will it take?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 5, 2006, 1:06pm
"I wasn't coughing over the cigar," Wreck mumbles as he pulls himself back inside the bus. "Cornball's driving was physically destroying my will to live, that's all."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 1:10pm
Wolverine puts out his cigar carefully, wraps it up, and places it back in his jacket.
"Sorry, didn't mean to bother you," he says to Madrock. "It's just that it's something that can hurt you quite a bit if you're not careful."
He moves up a few seats, away from the smoke.
"So, Madrock, right? Take a load off." He gestures to the seat across from him. He looks slightly conspiratorially and does a stage whisper, "You'll want to be sure to be in a seat, the way podunk's driving."
Jubilee, meanwhile, subtly flicks Current the bird when he asks "are we there yet" et cetera.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Oct 5, 2006, 1:11pm
"Sure. That must be it. No way you're just not as tough as you like to appear. No chance at all."
Greg paused for a moment.
"Immortal or not, why in the seven circles of hell would you down industrial strength rat poison?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 5, 2006, 1:13pm
Wreck looks out the window, mumbling again.
"….who says I had any say in the matter?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 5, 2006, 1:14pm
"Who'd make you do that?" A little curious and a little disturbed, too.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Oct 5, 2006, 1:16pm
Oh yes, Gregory. Touch nerves and dredge up traumatizing memories. Add that to the roof crashing and you'll be mister popularity in no time.
Not really knowing how to respond to that, Greg simply looks out the window at the country side in silence.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 5, 2006, 1:19pm
"I don't think it matters much anymore."
Wreck stares forward into nothing in particular, lighting up another cigarette and puffing at it almost compulsively.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 5, 2006, 1:21pm
"Respect your elders," said Almond dryly, before turning around and adopting a whiny sort of tone.
"Mr. Guthrie, Jubilee is being rude and offensive."
He coughed weakly yet emphatically.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 5, 2006, 1:24pm
Wreck doesn't look like he wants to talk about, so I guess there's no sense in pressing things. Hate when things get depressesing like that… "If you say so."
I lean back and gaze to the side, taking in the countryside as it passes by. Really spacious, really green, really clean. Got to make a note to just come out here sometime.
And I sing a little song to go along with the scenery. "This is the song that doesn't end…yes it goes and on my friend…some people started singing it, not knowing what it was, and they'll continue singing it forever just because…"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 1:25pm
Sam turns to Current and says, "Jubilee is here as a chaperone, being a member of the X-Men. Give her a little respect."
Jubilee makes faces and talks along to this, outside Sam's field of vision.
Sam turns back to intently driving. "I know that right turn is coming up somewhere soon…"
Eventually, if no one bothers talking to Wolverine specifically, he's going to take a nap, snoring loudly.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 5, 2006, 1:27pm
"Geez can't these guys just shut up and ride!??!?!" Curt thought to himself.
Since gaining his superspeed…he really hated riding around like this. It was just so slow. The yapping and air poisoning just made it worse. He noticed he was tapping his foot rather compulsively.
He waffed at some errant smoke that drifted his way…then glared at Wreck.
"Better to just try to ignore all this B.S. and relax." He thought again. With that he slipped on his headphones turned up the dial and Southernplayalisticcadillacfunkymusic began to blare from his headphones.
«this is circa 94 right?»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Oct 5, 2006, 1:28pm
Lovely. Sing-a-long time.
The song started annoying Greg quick, but his past experiences with Nadia taught him that telling kids to stop annoying you only gave them inspiration to keep going. You had to fight fire with fire.
"I know a song that gets on everybody's nerves, everybody's nerves, everybody's nerves. I know a song that gets on everybody's nerves… and this… is how… it goes… I know a song that gets on everybody's nerves, everybody's nerves, everybody's nerves. I know a song that gets on everybody's nerves… and this… is how… it goes…"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 5, 2006, 1:30pm
"You've got to be kidding me?!?!" Curt thought to himself.
Suddenly he wished the volume on his walkman went past 10.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 5, 2006, 1:31pm
[What have I done? ;_;]
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 1:31pm
Sam's starting to get increasingly frustrated and keeps looking back over his shoulder at the people singing.
<At 2:00, a slight fast forward will occur, I just wanted to see generally how people reacted. Answer: not well. And yes, it's circa mid-90's.>
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 5, 2006, 1:32pm
"I will as soon as she stops being rude and offensive," said Almond loudly.
He was annoyed.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 5, 2006, 1:35pm
"Drop a roof on her head!", Wreck shouts mockingly, cupping his hands to his mouth. "Oh wait, that's Greg."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 5, 2006, 1:38pm
"You bring up a good point."
He slid along his seat and bent towards Jubilee.
"Were you the first or the second one to be eliminated in the training mission, Miss X-Man.? I don't recall in my old age…"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 5, 2006, 1:38pm
«what do you mean "not well"?»
It just occurred to Curt at this moment…that he was among the oldest in the group…and he realized the depths of that. With a sigh…he pulled his hoody over his head and tried to let his music drown out all the annoyance.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 1:38pm
Sam turns to Jubilee. "Jubilee, please stop being rude and offensive. As a chaperone, you're supposed to set an example."
Jubilee rolls her eyes and says, "Your driving is rude and offensive."
Sam replies, "Seriously, I'm not kidding here, I brought you along to help, not cause problems."
Jubilee says, "Well, maybe different people have different definitions of rude and offensive. Maybe some people think that people who decide to DROP ROOFS on them are rude and offensive." Sam looks back at her again, sternly. "Okay, okay, I'll stop being rude and offensive or whatever. Sheesh."
Jubilee doesn't respond to the New Mutants chiding her about the training exercise.
<Meanwhile, unbenownst to all the New Mutants, Sam completely misses his turn.>
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 5, 2006, 1:41pm
All the sudden I get the strong, indescribable feeling that something VERY bad just happened. But, well, I've been getting that sort of feeling a lot lately, with the evil voice in my head and everything, so I shrug it off, deciding to pass the time by asking a question that's been on my mind for the longest time, a serious question that I think needs to be addressed before we can move on as a group.
"Jubilee, why do you dress so weird?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 5, 2006, 1:43pm
Curt notices the look of disdain Jubilee gives Roxy. He didn't hear what Roxy said…but knowing her she asked her a crazy question.
"THIS I GOTTA HEAR" he thought….taking his headphones off.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Oct 5, 2006, 1:43pm
Greg let up on the singing at Wreck's comment.
"Har. Dee. Har. Har."
He started to wonder just how large a punishment he would be looking at if tossed Wreck out of a window.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 1:45pm
Jubilee overreacts like a teenage drama queen.
"Christ, no one wants to just leave me alone, do they? Oh, drop a roof on me, tell on me, tell me you hate my fashion sense, why don't you all just grow up!"
Then she looks at Roxanne. "Aren't you kind of the pot calling the kettle black with that clothing question? Anyway, seriously, when I first met the X-Men, I was living on the streets and stole a bunch of clothes from Dazzler that she wasn't using anymore. And then I became kind of known for that look, like most of the X-Men, so I still sort of dress like that."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 5, 2006, 1:48pm
"What's wrong with the way I dress?" Some overalls, brown boots, a black shirt…I'm not actually sure who these clothes belong to, now that I think about it. Just found them around the mansion.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 5, 2006, 1:48pm
"You know, a lot of people became known for the pompadour and leisure suit look back in the 70s. But that doesn't mean they kept it up for the next twenty years."
Wreck pauses again, then looks off and pretends he didn't say anything.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 5, 2006, 1:51pm
"Wow, our topics of conversation reach new, dizzyingly stimulating heights!"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 1:52pm
Jubilee says, "You wouldn't be making fun of me if Wolverine was awake."
Then she turns to Madrock, "Well, you know, you could use a little work. That's all I'm saying."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 5, 2006, 1:53pm
"Don't fall for it, Roxanne! She's trying to trick you and destroy your fashion sense!"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 5, 2006, 1:55pm
While I'm pretty sure Jubilee isn't an expert on this sort of thing, she is right: I do need to get a costume, or something. Maybe a cape, a mask…no, the mask would look weird with my eyes…and it's not like I have a secret identity or anything…
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 5, 2006, 2:00pm
"AHEM…Hiding behind Wolverine is pretty lame….even for someone with your style…or lack thereof" Curt says rather loudly. He really didn't care about the conversation…but he felt that of all the people on the team…Roxy was probably his favorite, if that even applied. He sure as hell wasn't about to watch Jubilee try to bully her, much less by citing the fur covered, smokestack as her "backup".
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 2:02pm
<It's time for the fast forward of doom…or at least mild annoyance.>
The trip progresses like this for a few hours, and Cannonball is starting to seem sort of on edge. "Has anyone seen a road called Grange Hall around here? None of these roads I'm seeing are on my map."
Jubilee rolls her eyes dramatically. "Lost again, fearless leader?"
"Not lost, just, I think this road must have been renamed. I'm sure it's this one."
Sam takes a random left turn.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 5, 2006, 2:05pm
"Not to be an ass or anything…but did it ever occur to bring or use a map?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 5, 2006, 2:06pm
"Well, if we run out of gas, we can always go camping again."
Wreck sits in silence for a moment. Then starts patting his pockets.
"Gun, gun, where'd I leave the gun?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Oct 5, 2006, 2:07pm
"Bring a map? That sounds dangerously like a good idea Curt. We don't wanna go ruining our track record, do we?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 5, 2006, 2:09pm
"In all fairness to Cornball, he just said he brought a map. He…..just…..never figured out how to use it?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 5, 2006, 2:09pm
Curt smiled and winked at Greg.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 5, 2006, 2:11pm
"I'm still waiting for a case of something going right…"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 2:13pm
"Look, we'll be fine. I've got a map, I've got the situation under control."
The bus pulls into a small town. There is a sign that says, "Welcome to Rose Heights".
"Rose Heights, huh?" Sam consults the map, "Um, that's not on this map. Well, let's just stop and get some lunch at this diner, and I'll ask for directions, and everything will be fine."
He pulls the bus up to a greasy spoon that is only marginally larger than the bus. It's called "Rosie's Diner".
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 5, 2006, 2:14pm
"Rosie's Diner?. I guess a McDonalds would be too much to ask for…"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 5, 2006, 2:15pm
Wreck grabs his hobo bag and hurries off of the bus.
"Rose Heights, Rosie's Diner. Let me guess, the constable is Rosie, the chief of police is Rosie, the fire marshall is….."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 5, 2006, 2:16pm
"Well, you could try going off the road and shovelling some dirt into your mouth as an alternative you might prefer?" cut in Almond to Reflex while getting off the bus.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 2:18pm
Looking around the town, most people notice that there are only about 5-6 businesses that are not boarded up: the diner (which looks like it's seen better days), a gas station, a drug store, a bank, a hardware store, and a small grocery store that may or may not be open. There are about 10-20 other storefronts you can see that are definitely closed, and a railroad track going through town that is completely overgrown with weeds. The diner actually looks really crappy, and Jubilee refuses to go into it. Wolverine wakes up, gets off the bus, and looks around, seemingly confused about something.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Oct 5, 2006, 2:19pm
"Group of teenagers plus chaperones, lost on the road, pulling up to a ghost town that doesn't exist on any map. This can only go well. Here's hoping horror movie rules don't apply."
«School intervenes… I've got to go for now»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 5, 2006, 2:24pm
"I'm sure my mighty ability to not die will keep the crazy old waitress from drugging…..well, me anyway. You all are on your own."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 5, 2006, 2:26pm
"But you'd always save your best bud - me - from would-be weirdo cultists and stuff, right?" asked Almond in a deadpan while looking around.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 5, 2006, 2:27pm
I really, really, really, really wish they'd stop with the horror movie stuff. Creeping me out.
"This place doesn't look so bad." This is the first time I've seen a place like this, big change from the city. Nice, quiet, slow. "What do they call places like this? Hick towns, or something, right?" I start to head out, trying for a better look.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 2:28pm
"Roofdropper might have a point," said Wolverine. "Something's not right here, but I'm not sure what it is."
"Shyeah, something's not right!" says Jubilee. "We're in the middle of BFE and I didn't even want to go on this stupid trip anyway! Seriously…cider mills? Ever hear of NYC? It's closer, and even Cornball couldn't get lost going there." She pauses for a second. "Wait, that's probably not true."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 5, 2006, 2:29pm
Reflex glares at Almond for the dirt comment.
"How about I kick that cane of yours and watch you hobble around?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 5, 2006, 2:33pm
"Well, we can stand around and wait for Leatherface to arrive, or we can do something."
He stands there.
"……..so what do we do?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 5, 2006, 2:34pm
Almond smiled slightly.
"I wouldn't do that if I were you. I might fall down, being so pathetic and weak…"
He stood up straight, lifted his cane up and let it rest on his shoulder.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 5, 2006, 2:35pm
"Let's just ask somebody for directions." I get off the bus, standing far enough from Wolverine that I don't smell his BO, and I notice that there aren't a lot of 'somebodies' around…
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 2:38pm
Cannonball says, "Everything's going to be fine, I swear. I grew up in a little town like this, back in…"
He's interrupted by a large jet engine noise. As everyone turns, they see a 30 foot tall pink and purple robot slowly descend near the bus.
"Mutants detected. Mutant subjects, surrender or face further interdiction."
The air fills with the sound of jet engine noises. Approximately ten of the robots begin to descend from the air.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 5, 2006, 2:38pm
«lol it never occurred to me that Wolverine smelled bad»
"Yippe…the old man can stand upright. Now if only we could keep you from needing Depends….."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 5, 2006, 2:39pm
«<I KNEW IT!!!»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 5, 2006, 2:40pm
"Oh, crap."
Sentinels. I don't know a whole lot, but I know what Sentinels are, and I know that this is just about the worse thing that could happen.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 5, 2006, 2:41pm
"Oh……good…….hell."
Wreck runs behind Reflex.
"I'm not a mutant. He is."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 5, 2006, 2:42pm
«I have no idea what "Depends" is supposed to be.»
"Mr. Guthrie?" wondered Current silently. A thousand thoughts seemed to assault him at the same time. Attack, protect, run, wait. Just flinging to much electricity at them as he could seemed so tempting, but he reminded himself that he needed to keep a clear head.
"How vulnerable are these things to EMP attacks, Mr. Guthrie?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 5, 2006, 2:42pm
[Gah, have to go pick up my brother, so I might miss a chunk of the fight. Just in case, remember that whole thing about Madrock not having the X-Gene, so she probably won't register on their scanners until she attacks and establishes herself as a threat…if we are fighting sentinels, anyway…]
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 5, 2006, 2:43pm
"What the hell is a Sentinel??" Curt has no clue what the hell these things are…but he knows they aren't friendly.
"Roxy? Hook me up!" he yells. As he yells this he looks over to Cannonball, Wolverine and Jubes……"those guys are X-Men..they know what to do" he thinks to himself.
«Depends are a name brand for adult diapers…no biggy now..my post was late….that's what I get for posting BEFORE hitting refresh»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 2:46pm
Sam appears frozen in place, his mouth hanging open. Wolverine glares at him and makes an impatient gesture. "Guthrie…'bout time you did something here, like make a decision or something."
The Sentinels land, mostly encircling the New Mutants and chaperones. They leave the diner alone, but they do land on the opposite side of it.
"Mutant subjects: This is your second warning. Surrender or face further interdiction."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 5, 2006, 2:47pm
«since Lasthero is gone…I'm going to assume that Roxxy would form a Golem and order it to hit me….since I asked for it»
As Golem hits Curt a few times……Curt feels the energy surging through him.
"Well somebody come up with a plan!"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 5, 2006, 2:48pm
"Er, do we know they're after us specifically? There could be really big mutants in the diner, for all we know."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 2:51pm
As soon as the Golem is created, the Sentinels develop a more aggressive posture.
"Mutant interdiction necessary. Minimize civilian casualties."
Wolverine yells, "Okay kids, here's how it works! They adapt to what you do, so make sure you take one of them all the way out if you can, you especially, Current! Current, eleven o' clock, Guthrie, nine o'clock, Jubes, distract the other ones, the rest of us run through that hole, stick close to me, and find cover!"
Cannonball manifests his blast field and aims at the one on the left.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 5, 2006, 2:55pm
Reflex grabs Roxxy and heads toward the Diner door.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 5, 2006, 2:55pm
"Cover, eh?"
Wreck looks off to the side, then makes a beeline for the front door of the diner.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 5, 2006, 3:00pm
All right… what to do?
Current moved as Wolverine had instructed him. Creating an EMP-effect took a bit of time, and drained him somewhat - especially over a large area like here. And tactically, it would be more useful if several of them were tightly together, not relatively spread out. He would be better off keeping it as a last resort.
So ordinary electricity it was.
His eyes flashes, his hair began to rise. A cackle of energy concentrated on his left fist. He aimed at a nearby Sentinel's head and let loose. He didn't stop.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 3:01pm
<I hope Wolverine answered Current's question…and the circle's got a somewhat varying width to make up for the diner. The closest is about 50 feet away, the furthest away about 200 feet. >
As Reflex, Madrock, and Wreck run into the diner, they see the classic bouffant hairdo truck stop waitress standing by a window, prying the blinds apart to look out. "God damn Sentinels again," she says.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 5, 2006, 3:02pm
"Er, I take it you get them often?", Wreck asks while scratching his head. "And does that mean you have an anti-Sentinel bomb laying around that we could use?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 3:06pm
Inside the diner…
"Well…there was this guy named Trask, had a big plot of land outside of town, got a whole bunch of shipments all the time, local warehousing and other businesses were real happy with him. Then he died or something, and every so often these half ass robots show up to drive people away, it's really cutting into business."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 5, 2006, 3:09pm
An evil twinkle rises in Wreck's eye.
……..well, it would if he actually had eyes.
"Ma'am, do your stoves run on gas?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 5, 2006, 3:10pm
«Ahem. I did something.»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 3:10pm
Outside the diner:
Cannonball and Current each take out a Sentinel, Jubilee sets off some plasmoids to cover everyone's escape into the diner, but then…
"Mutant energy wavelength isolated."
A Sentinel knocks Current out from behind with a blast of energy.
"Target incapacitated. Unit returning to base."
An energy sphere appears around Current. Cannonball tries to intervene…
"Mutant energy wavelength isolated."
Guthrie bounces off the Sentinel, no damage.
Wolverine and Jubilee are ushering people into the diner. "We'll get the old guy back later," says Wolverine. "Right now, we got to focus on not getting killed."
«Sorry Current…you're down but not out. I'll send a PM tomorrow sometime to let you know where you go.»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 5, 2006, 3:12pm
«Yay, I'm special!
Coincidentally, I'll soon go to bed anyway. Seeya.»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 3:13pm
"Yeah, they run on gas, but I think the Sentinels are leaving…"
The Sentinels take off with Current. Guthrie follows them, and they blast at him, but can't seem to hit him out of his field…but he's unable to hurt them too.
"I'm sorry about your grandfather," the waitress says.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 5, 2006, 3:16pm
«If Reflex sees this happen…he runs outside trying to get Current's Sentinel in range of his field and stop it from moving. If he doesnt see this happening then he asks..»
"What do you guys usually do when they show up. Are their any mutants here? Inside the diner?""
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 3:21pm
Pretty much, the whole thing with Current takes such a brief period of time that people are vaguely unaware of it until it's slightly too late, since they were focusing on getting cover.
"Well, when the Sentinels come, we basically just let them do what they do. They don't really bust up the scenery or anything, for giant robots they're pretty careful. And it wouldn't matter if we did try to do something…none of us can leave here anyway. They came through and declared the town was pure after they killed Tony, the guy who ran the warehouse, and then they said that they had to make sure that the town stayed pure and now, they stop anyone from leaving. They killed some other people too, I'm not sure how many…I think they kill the people that try to leave too. But what are we going to do?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 5, 2006, 3:27pm
Wreck stares at the waitress blankly.
"Well, that's just lovely. So why did they cart grandpa…..I mean Quimby off instead of just killing him?"
He stops to breathe.
"And who the hell is Tony, and what was so special about his damned warehouse?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 3:37pm
The waitress shrugs. "Tony was just the guy that ran the warehouse that Trask's shipments came in through. Real nice guy. I guess it turned out he was a mutie or something, I don't know. And sometimes they kill people, and sometimes they take them away, I don't know why they do that either. Really, we don't know much about them. Anyone want corned beef hash? On the house."
With the Sentinels gone, Wolverine says, "You kids stay here and keep an eye out, I'm going to scout out the town. Jubes, stay with them. I'll be back." He leaves.
<Meanwhile, I'm leaving before too much longer, so I wanted to put it at a "discuss among yourselves" point. The waitress doesn't really know much that she isn't saying, and if people start to piss her off, she will threaten to throw them out. Other than that…>
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 5, 2006, 3:53pm
"You know…it would be nice for us to actually go on an outing..without it turning into a battle"
"So anyone else got any suggestions?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 5, 2006, 3:54pm
Wreck finally plops down in a seat, laying his head on a leftover plate of mashed potatoes.
'I would assume we need to go find out where they took the old bastard. Though I'm content to take a nap right here."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 3:58pm
"Wolverine and Hickboy are figuring out where they are. You guys are such lightweights…I had to contend with demonic mutant hunters, Reavers, and the Mandarin within my first few days as an X-Man, and most of that only accompanied by a half-dead mostly useless Wolverine," says Jubilee. "I'll hear no crying from you."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 5, 2006, 3:58pm
Everything happens so fast.
Golem pops up, starts fighting, but I'm not aware of any of it; I just remember getting scooped up and dragged away and voices and…the Sentinels. They're here. I heard stories, saw pictures, even saw one up close…they're here.
Breathing fast now, sitting down, curled up. Just relax, just think, don't let the panic take over, not like last time, don't let her come out again. "Breathe…" Breathing slower. "Breath…" Slower. "Just…breathe."
Okay. Better.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 5, 2006, 4:00pm
"Did Mandarin use his Fashion Demoleculafier ring on you?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 5, 2006, 4:03pm
<I wish my scanner was working so I could show you how the Mandarin made Jubilee dress. As is, you just have to take my word for it…worse than usual.>
"Stow it."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 5, 2006, 4:04pm
"We should really cut the bickering…it's not gonna helps us find the geez…..um Almond".
"Well I say lets have a look at that warehouse to see if maybe we can determine anything about their destination"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 5, 2006, 4:06pm
"I can see it now. Jubilee leaps forth to confront the ancient evil warlord of China."
"'I AM JUBILEE!', she shouts. 'Fear my power to make the ceiling collapse on my own head!'"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 5, 2006, 4:08pm
I'm not too sweet on the idea of following those things, but…Current is teammate, and he's a friend, and I can't just sit here and-
"Leave him? You know you want-"
"Shut up!" I smack myself in the forehead and the voice goes away, replaced with a throbbing headache. I just look around, hoping I wasn't noticed. "Yeah, let's go."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Oct 5, 2006, 4:13pm
«Can't believe I had to leave, just before the sentinels arrived.»
Greg hated being right all the time. He damn near froze up when the Sentinels arrived on the scene. The last time he saw one it was descending upon him just before Storm took it out, years ago. He always figured that if he never saw another Sentinel again, it would be too soon. No such luck, apparently.
"Be fair to her Wreck. I'm Roofdropper, as Wolverine so eloquently put it."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 5, 2006, 4:20pm
«guess we can't really check out the warehouse without Hav around….and he's not gonna be back til tomorrow. Can't believe he put his birthday before US AND OUR GAME. What a selfish loser!»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 5, 2006, 4:21pm
[Yeah, the bum. I hope his cake is filled with trick candles.]
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Oct 5, 2006, 4:24pm
«Explosive trick candles.»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 5, 2006, 4:28pm
«Poop Flavored explosive trick candles»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Alexander "Cadmus" Baptiste on Oct 5, 2006, 4:35pm
«And with the introduction of feces, the topic has taken an odd turn that can only get weirder from here. I'm going home.»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Kyle "Vigour" Stevenson on Oct 5, 2006, 4:43pm
«0_0, why do I keep missing everything?»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 5, 2006, 4:46pm
«It's all a covert plan to keep you and your character out the game…:P. Nah the problem is you have work/school posters, and then you have home posters…very few of us can do both….»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Kyle "Vigour" Stevenson on Oct 5, 2006, 4:48pm
«Yeah, I'm a home poster, and normally when I'm in school everyone's here »
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 5, 2006, 4:54pm
« I actually do both…depending on whats going on in either location. I wish that maybe we could come to an agreement on an hour or two on the weekends.»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Kyle "Vigour" Stevenson on Oct 5, 2006, 4:55pm
«Weekends suck for me
T_T»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 5, 2006, 4:57pm
«shoot my idea down why dontcha? »
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Kyle "Vigour" Stevenson on Oct 5, 2006, 4:58pm
«Meh, so what happened while I was gone?»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 5, 2006, 5:00pm
<Geforce dropped a roof on Jubilee >
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Kyle "Vigour" Stevenson on Oct 5, 2006, 5:01pm
«LoL»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Protoman on Oct 5, 2006, 7:54pm
Lex wakes up on the bus and realizes that no one is there anymore.
"Damn it, what the hell. Way to wake me up guys."
Lex gets up and runs off the bus he sees a broken down town and shitty looking diner. He notices the someone he recognizes in the diner and walks in.
"Hey guys, why is everyone looking so worried?"
Lex looks around the group.
"Where's Current? What the hell did I sleep through?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 5, 2006, 10:11pm
Wreck lifts his head up, a plate of mashed potatoes stuck to the side of it.
"Oh, the usual. We made fun of Jubilee for about five hours, until Cornball got us lost and we ended up here. Then a bunch of 30 foot tall robots attacked, kidnapped Quimby and left again."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 6, 2006, 5:48am
«Just curious, why was I the one to be kidnapped? Random choice?»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Protoman on Oct 6, 2006, 6:38am
"WHAT THE HELL!?!?!?!?!?!? How did you guys let me sleep through all of this? I could have died!"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 6, 2006, 8:22am
Wolverine returns.
"Well, there's not a lot in this town of interest, kids. Except maybe the warehouse…but I'm not sure what a great vacation spot that'd be. Seems to be the only place the Sentinels touched…tore a huge hole in the ceiling and ripped something out. I'm not entirely sure what because I didn't want to hang around too long, but if you guys want to, we can check it out. Sentinels seem to be based on a piece of land east of town, there were a couple of them guarding it so I didn't get too close."
"So, here's where I hand it to you guys. There's the warehouse, there's the property, there's waiting here for Guthrie. What we should consider is the following. One, Guthrie might not be back. Two, those Sentinels had us dead to rights, but ran away. Three, what the hell could they want with the old guy?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 6, 2006, 8:39am
Got to admit, for a furry, smelly Sasquatch-looking guy, Wolverine handles this sort of situation well. "Okay, well, I don't want to stay here and…well, I mean, Cannonball's a strong guy, but Almond's an old guy, we can't just leave him, where ever he is. We have to go get him, right?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 6, 2006, 8:47am
Wolverine responds, "Well, yeah, he's an old guy, but he's an old guy that the Sentinels want to keep alive, or seem to. Granted, we're still getting him out of there, I'm just saying that I'm not sure how quickly we want to go about the Normandy Invasion. Back when I had my adamantium, I could take Sentinels out…now, I'm not so sure. Pretty sure Geforce could take one, but like I said before, do it quick. Pretty sure Heatwave could manage one. And you probably could too." He nods at Madrock. "Problem is how quick they adapt, and they're all linked up. We'll want to pick our fights."
He pauses for a moment. "But like I said, this caper's going to be up to you guys. Me and Jubes are just here for support…this is your team, so this is your decision. I'll tell you what I think, but I leave it up to you guys as a whole."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 6, 2006, 8:56am
«Oh, as for Current's question…check your PM's»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 6, 2006, 8:56am
«You didn't mention any actual bonds, like chains, in the PM, so I'll assume you forgot.»
This was by far the worst situation he had ever found himself in, decided Current privately. Luckily, since he'd probably be soon quite dead (he hoped), he'd never have to face such a record low again. Yay…
So, what was going on? He was in a a creepy-looking dark room that could as well have been a medical laboratory as a workshop. He was tied to a creepy medical table, which was cold and uncomfortable, and had dozens of bizarre and painful syringes and tubes that were attached to him. There was something large and oblong stuck down his throat - he didn't want to think about what it could have been. And he was naked.
Most disturbingly, his powers seemed to be out of control, feeding electrical energy somewhere.
Clear your head…
A scientific-looking woman walked in. She had obviously bleached blonde hair, a lab coat and glasses. Looked about in her forties. His eyes followed her from across the room to his table, where she seemed to be checking some readings. Then she looked into his open eyes and smiled.
He didn't really pay attention to her rant about killing mutants, but her vague threats towards his team-mates piqued his interest. He felt a bit annoyed at being used in such a degrading manner for the simple reason of powering her weapons.
She removed the tube in his throat, allegedly to hear him beg.
Current considered before speaking up.
After thinking of basic tactical concerns, like how likely it was that she was working alone and if he'd be free himself, his thoughts turned to what she could possibly know about him.
He asserted that it was unlikely that the crazy doctor lady knew his true age. An invaluable advantage, like always, he thought sullenly.
And, like always, he'd be careful to make himself seem as weak as possible.
He scowled slightly, and opened his mouth.
Instead of words, he let out a series of frail coughs, before weakly speaking up:
"If you'll let me go and spare me, I'll power your Sentinels myself, and better than you could ever hope to manipulate me to…"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 6, 2006, 9:02am
«Canonball flew off after the Sentinels right? Do we have any way to communciate with him?»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 6, 2006, 9:11am
<Current will be in green>
Yes, there are straps…I forgot to mention them. Anyway…the woman laughs at you and says, "As if I'd believe you, genetrash! I know your kind! And I'm getting enough power this way…it will work out perfect!"
At that moment, Cannonball comes throught the wall, and the woman runs out of the room. "Don't think you'll get him out of here, mutie!" she screams.
Sam quickly undoes the bulk of the bonds. "Almond, you got to get out of here. Team's in the diner, down the road. There's a jeep out front with keys in it. You guys get back to the school and get the X-Men, I'll hold off the Sentinels."
Current feels his powers start to come back, but the machines sapped his ambient levels to the point where he can't do much with them yet.
"Just follow the hole I blasted and get to the jeep, leave the rest to me!"
<There is no real way for the team to communicate with Sam.>
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 6, 2006, 9:15am
"Are you insane? I won't go anywhere without my clothes!" Current declared loudly and angrily while getting up and hastily trying to cover himself up.
Sure, he understood the importance of discipline, and Cannonball was the team leader… but he'd never survive that embarrassment. Although he could probably only do a few sparks at this time, he'd rather stay and fight.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 6, 2006, 9:22am
"Ah'm not exactly sure this is the time for modesty!" Sam looks around, trying to find the clothing…it's nowhere to be seen, of course. "Why is it that insane scientists never have the decency to leave a fella's clothes somewheres he can get 'em?"
Through the hole Sam blasted in the wall, you hear Sentinels. "Mutant detainee escaping. Primary: recapture detainee. Secondary: execute Guthrie, Samuel."
Sam says, "Ah don't recall introducin' myself to these folks."
Your powers are basically needing five minutes to get to "do something" levels, just to give a timeline.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Protoman on Oct 6, 2006, 9:30am
"I have a really bad feeling about this guys. Without Sam we are essentially…leaderless since the guy that's supposed to be helping us seems to want to just stand around and leave it to us, who may I add still aren't very experienced."
Lex looks REALLY worried.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 6, 2006, 9:31am
Current's eye twitched slightly.
"They sapped me of my energy to power the Sentinels, but it couldn't have gone directly to the robots. It must have been transfered somewhere, like a power station or something, to be distributed or converted or whatever. There must be some kind of generator about, or a storage yard. If I could get to it, I could try to sap BACK the electricity they drained from me. And I'd be strong again."
He intercepted a serious look by Cannonball.
"If I don't, who knows how many more Sentinels they might activate?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 6, 2006, 9:37am
Wolverine responds to Lex, "Hey, being a hero, you get choices. I'll tell you when you're doing something stupid and give advice, but you learn best by doing. So it's time for you guys to do. Pick something, I'll go along with it. But I'm not a babysitter. One thing I've learned from randomly helping out everyone from Sleepwalker to Ghost Rider is that every hero's got their own style, so I don't want to crimp yours. And, like I said, I'm useless against Sentinels right now, and I'm not going to order you into a scrap that I can't help out in."
Cannonball thinks for a second. "Don't s'pose you'd be able to track where the power goes, right? And ah appreciate the hand, but ah really think we need to get the X-Men in on this."
The Sentinels seem to be getting closer to the room, but they're definitely moving slowly.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Protoman on Oct 6, 2006, 9:40am
"Fine, then if no one else is gonna step up and be a leader here, I will."
The look on Lex's face changes from worry to determination.
"Are Sentinels effected by either heat or cold? Magneto wouldn't tell me when we met up with them…"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 6, 2006, 9:42am
"I'd go with heat over cold…all Iceman seems to be able to do is freeze them for a while, and I hate to say it kid, but you're no Bobby Drake. I think Sunfire's been able to melt them, but again…I'm not sure you're at his level with heat. Still, seems like heat would be better."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 6, 2006, 9:47am
«I really hope this isn't too much of a DEM or going against your plans… Just continue on from the end.»
"If you see a phone around here, call them…" said Current darkly. He was already moving back towards the metal table.
"I can sense most electro-magnetic currents, electric fields and charges, so maybe I can track it back… Considering how much energy they took in such a short amount of time, it must have left a trail."
He set his palms on the table and looked around for conductive materials. He touched one of the nasty-looking tubes and closed his eyes.
He felt something, but he clearly understood it was beyond his senses. A weird perception of something… He would have thought it was his imagination if he hadn't known better.
"I think I got it… The powerlines go…"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Protoman on Oct 6, 2006, 9:47am
"Ok, what if we I do what I did against Golem? Super heat them then super cool them."
Lex is deep in thought.
"Roxxy, how big can you make your Golems?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 6, 2006, 9:51am
"Uh, not too sure." I scratch my head, wishing I had as much confidence as everyone else was putting on. "About as big as that bearbot we fought, but I've been getting a little stronger lately…I could probably make him pretty big, if I tried…"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 6, 2006, 9:52am
"Hm…..I've got an odd feeling about that warehouse. They stole something out of it, and according to Wilma Flintstone, they went out of their way to kill the guy who used to run it."
Wreck scratches his head. Then finally notices the plate and pries it off, annoyed.
"I could go investigate it. Somehow, I doubt my pea shooters would dent the tinker toys anyway."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Protoman on Oct 6, 2006, 9:55am
"Wreck, me and you will go check out the warehouse. The others will stay here."
Lex looks around the group.
"Roxxy, unless you or someone else objects, I think you should be in charge while we're gone. I trust your judgement."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 6, 2006, 9:57am
«And that's why I supported Dillan as the leader during Mission 2. That has got to be the single dumbest thing you could have done… Er… No offense. »
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 6, 2006, 9:58am
"Uh, me?" If I had the skin for it, I'd probably be blushing. "I'm only, like, twelve; I can't be in charge."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 6, 2006, 10:01am
<Plans? I have no plans. Other than a vague notion of getting lost and Sentinels showing up, I have winged this 100%. I feel it's the best way to run an RPG. Gives the players more options. Also, Cannonball's crappy written accent will come and go…I sort of hate written accents, but he has always had one. Just assume the hick drawl.>
The energy leads outside, somewhere vaguely to the right of the entrance that the scientist ran out of, but about 500 yards away.
Cannonball says, "Right, here's the plan. I'll go out first, and I'll try to get the Sentinels after me, as many as I can. Then you break towards the power source and we go from there." He looks a little worried. "Thing is, I've been blasting for a while, I'm not sure how long I can keep them busy. So go quick-like."
Wolverine says, "I'd say maybe it might be good to use the cold to make one brittle, then I might be able to do something, even with the bone claws. Looks like we want to get the old guy out, and I'm behind that. Here's what we do. While they have protection against individual powers, they tend to be vulnerable to teamwork, it's like they can only protect against a couple at a time. Fastball special variant…Heatwave freezes one of their heads, Geforce pitches me at it for the kill. Meanwhile, Madrock and Reflex keep another one busy…I think your powers are good for that sort of thing. We alternate between Geforce, Heatwave, Madrock, Reflex, and me doing the killing…as soon as you hear them adapt to someone, someone else fill the gap. That's one thing that helps against Sentinels…they like to tell you what they're doing. Everyone ready to roll?"
Jubilee pouts and says, "I can kill Sentinels. Honest. I beat on Cameron Hodge in the big robot body once…"
Wolverine laughs. "Yeah, you single-handedly saved the world, girl. That's why we're holding back out secret weapon." Your sarcasm detectors go off.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 6, 2006, 10:02am
<That's what I get for posting without refreshing.>
Wolverine says, "If you want to divide and conquer, I think Jubes, Wreck, and Reflex would be best for the warehouse mission. Seems to be the least effective against Sentinels…except for me, and I need to be there to coordinate."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 6, 2006, 10:06am
"If worst comes to worst, maybe I can draw some of them off of you guys at the warehouse and block with my head."
Wreck snickers at Jubilee.
"And since my team beat your team at all, I'm leader."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 6, 2006, 10:06am
"Well, I'm not exactly the spriest, but I won't drop down dead either. Tell me when."
«The whole thing will be inside the same building, right? I might be reading something incorrectly.»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Protoman on Oct 6, 2006, 10:06am
"Hmm, I wanted to go to the warehouse, but if you think it will be better for me to remain behind ok. Guys, be careful. I don't want to be the one in charge when our first team member dies. Oh and Wreck, I'm in charge."
Lex looks around the group once again. I have bad feeling about all of this, we have to figure out what's going on.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 6, 2006, 10:15am
Cannonball says, "I'll go in a second, give me about twenty seconds, then you go." You can tell that he looks pretty exhausted right now. "Like I said, just go as fast as you can. We'll get it taken care of."
The power source…you're not able to tell if it's in a building or not, just direction and distance. Logic would dictate that it's either in a very secure big room or outdoors, or at least that's what my logic dictates.
Wolverine says, "You kids are the most indecisive lot ever. I wanted you to make your own choice, but I can't help but point out that it's been a while since we've seen Guthrie, and that can't be good. We're giving them plenty of time to finish doing whatever they're doing, and here's the deal…we move out now. Wreck, Jubes, Reflex…warehouse. Rest of us…Sentinels. Remember, freeze, fastball special, change up, combination attacks. Got it? Good."
He walks outside.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Protoman on Oct 6, 2006, 10:17am
«I gotta take off. I've been slacking off in Photography and hanging out with you guys. So….I gotta go to math now. Hav, feel free to use Heatwave, cause I still want him involved in the mission.»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 6, 2006, 10:21am
Wreck steps out of the door and mumbles.
"I'm still leader."
He looks around.
"Alright, let's head for the damned warehouse already."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 6, 2006, 10:29am
Jubilee sulks outside after Wreck, and I have to assume Reflex joins you too, because I think that's what heat would want.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 6, 2006, 10:30am
I'm a little sheepish, yeah, but I can't stay in the diner forever. Get out, get strong, do this. "Alright."
I step outside and ball my fists, trying to summon up all the resolve I can. "Golem!"
His hand forms underneath me and the rest of his body follows, taking me up, high, higher, until we're towering over the town below and I'm sitting inside his palm, enjoying the view. "We're ready to go!" Hope my voice makes it all the way down…
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 6, 2006, 10:47am
<Organizational announcement: Current/Cannonball are in green, the main team are in the standard blue, and the warehouse group gets the ever popular maroon.>
Wolverine looks up at Golem in awe. "That's kind of a walking billboard for the Sentinels, but I like it. Should be able to go at one of them mano a mano with that. Seems I underestimated you."
The warehouse is boarded up, weeds are growing through the gravel of the parking lot. It's situated next to the railroad tracks. One of the side entrances has been broken into, you can see the claw marks that would indicate it was Wolverine, or some wild animal, and really, what's the difference.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 6, 2006, 10:51am
Wreck walks up to the opening in the wall, running a hand along it.
"Okay. Jubilee, stick your head in there. If you lose it, we know to take another path."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 6, 2006, 10:54am
Cannonball had flown out. Current pedantically counted to twenty in his head and ran out the doorway.
He found himself in a relatively large, badly-lit corridor. He could see many doors on either side of the hallway. He wondered if any of then led to a barracks, or something like that, but he didn't dare check.
He kept on running, feeling somewhat silly due to his unclothed state.
He hoped Cannonball would be all right…
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 6, 2006, 10:59am
"Uh, thanks." Didn't think I'd be getting a compliment from Wolverine, but I take them were I can get them. "Alright, we're supposed to make a little noise, so let's make a little noise." I point forward, not knowing what direction to suspect the attack from. "Golem, let's go."
He steps out, moving over the buildings, the earth quaking with every step. Better or worse, those sentinels can't miss us…
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 6, 2006, 11:08am
Jubilee sighs, manifests some plasmoids, and shoots them into the gap. You can see from the lighting that you're looking into some sort of storage area (go figure). There are two doors leading off the area, both slightly ajar…one is the typical office door, near the front of the building, the other is a very solid looking steel door with a "DANGER" sign on it. Unfortunately, "DANGER" is the only word that can be read…the rest of the sign has been burned, causing it to become illegible.
Current runs down the hallway, which leads above ground…and almost runs smack into a Sentinel guarding an exit. About 50 yards past the Sentinel is a massive electrical related building, surrounded by a twenty foot high chicken wire fence. The Sentinel doesn't seem to react to you at first, then you hear it start to hum to life. "Cancel power down conservation mode. Mutant detected."
And, everybody else moves toward the Sentinel Hut (tm). Strangely, even close enough to see the Sentinels, it doesn't seem like they're reacting yet.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 6, 2006, 11:10am
So the Sentinels are there. And we're here. And they're standing there. And…nothing is happening. "Is anyone else kind of creeped out by this?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 6, 2006, 11:14am
"Alrighty. Reflex, go search the office. I'll go investigate the deadly looking blast chamber since I stand the least chance of being killed, and Jubilee….."
Wreck pauses.
"What do you do again?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 6, 2006, 11:18am
"Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiit…" cursed Current quietly.
He hadn't recuperated enough to take on a Sentinel yet. It had been several minutes, and he felt himself stronger already, but he could not eliminate something this big with one stroke… and if he didn't do it all at once, it would adapt.
He decided to take the chance.
Concentrating for a moment, he loaded up what power he could and struck it at the Sentinel's left leg, trying to run past it at the same time.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 6, 2006, 11:20am
Jubilee sighs and says, "Whatever. I'll just wait here."
The DANGER room (heh) has a massive hole in the roof. There are lots of exposed wires in large bundles and large bolts that apparently held…something in the room. Something large. Whatever it was, it's gone now. There are cobwebs over some of the wires…they're obviously not live.
Meanwhile…as the strike team looks at the silent Sentinels in befuddlement, suddenly lights go on in the complex, and the Sentinels start to power up. "Power conservation mode canceled. Mutants detected."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 6, 2006, 11:25am
"Ah, crap!" Should've attacked while they weren't doing anything, dummy! "Golem, strike!"
He reached out with spare hand and the arm stretches, his fist shooting out for a long-distance smash.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 6, 2006, 11:25am
Current manages to blast the Sentinel's leg enough to make it spark, and it starts to teeter quite a bit…unfortunately coinciding with him running past it. He barely misses being the meat in a Sentinel/ground sandwich, and is quite winded from dodging.
"Damage report: Minimal damage. Unit online in thirty seconds. Mutant energy frequency isolated. Countermeasures delay start-up. Detainee sighted. Calling back-up units."
The Sentinel just sort of stays there on the ground for a little bit.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 6, 2006, 11:30am
Wreck looks around, sighing.
"Well, they certainly came here and made off with something big. Which Wolverine had already figured out the last time he came."
He turns his head, shouting.
"Curt, find anything interesting?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 6, 2006, 11:32am
Golem smacks one of the Sentinels, sending it crashing to the ground.
The Sentinel says, "Mutant energy frequency…not found. Mutant energy frequency…not found."
Then Golem slaps it again, knocking the head off, the head still says, "Mutant energy frequency…not found." Then it blows up for no real reason, just a minor explosion.
The other Sentinel says, "Mutant detected. Exert Wolverine countermeasures."
It blasts at Logan, who tries to dodge, but he's quite clearly hit, although indirectly. His legs break from the impact, and he's thrown to the side by the force that hit him, seemingly unconscious.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 6, 2006, 11:34am
He had to give it EVERYTHING. He was panting heavily now, and he could feel sweat on his brow. His vision started to get blurry…
In a few seconds, he reached the chicken wire fence. He didn't bother looking for an entrance, he just needed enough heat to burn through it…
His hand sparked. He waved it around horizontally a few times, emitting a blueish arc through the wire. There was a noise somewhere behind him, but he didn't look.
«That should pretty much slice up that particular section of the fence.»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 6, 2006, 11:44am
[The Sentinels will attack Madrock, right? I mean, after they percieve her as a constant threat and crap.]
You know, as much as I hate being attacked, I think I hate being ignored even more.
Maybe they're just broken or something, but they don't seem to be picking up my energy frequency…whatever the heck that is. All is does is make them even more annoying and now they've blasted Wolverine and I'm started to get seriously miffed; don't like taking this sort of thing from a tin can. "Golem, slice!"
Golem's hand forms into a giant axe and he charges for the next Sentinel, looking for a cut just below the jaw…
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Dillon "Time-Hopper" Drummond on Oct 6, 2006, 11:46am
«blargh, even though I'm all caught up on the mission I'm way to sick to sit here and type. Control Dillan if you wish, hope no one gets smashed to bits. Also: Happy belated birthday Hav.»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 6, 2006, 11:52am
The office of the warehouse has a bunch of paperwork…like boxes of it. Assuming Reflex is willing to take direction (usually the best case with an unresponsive player), he's able to look through it at super speed and determine that the room most likely contained a massive electrical generator, since there are instruction and repair manuals.
Current gets through the fence, but he's really tired out. Just as he's about to step through it, three Sentinels approach, airborne. "Target sighted. Mutant energy frequency isolated. Collateral damage unacceptable."
The Sentinel that blasted Wolverine turns to Golem. "Execute anti-metahuman tactics." It blasts Golem apart, although he does start to reform quickly. Dialation does some funky teleport/time shift thing to take its head out too, so both Sentinels at the entrance are down, and Wolverine is still just sort of lying there.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 6, 2006, 11:56am
Despite being almost weak enough to fall down on the spot, and despite his heart beating so fast it hurt, Current smiled. He was almost safe now. The entrance to the building was a few feet away, but he was already too close to it for the Sentinels to attack him.
He slowly reached the door and tried to open it.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 6, 2006, 11:59am
"Now what would they need a lot of power fo….."
Wreck suddenly stops short, remembering his rummages through the school library.
"Oh, hell. Jubilation, what are the odds the tinker toys are trying to build another Master Mold?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 6, 2006, 12:00pm
"Well, that was over quick." Maybe these Sentinels aren't as tough as they're made out to be. I mean, we're really wiping the floor with them here; I remember them being a lot scarier than this. But then, last time I saw them, I was sitting in the hand of a gigantic rock monster…
But no time to really dwell on it, I just count my blessing and move on. Golem scooped up Wolverine and we barrel into the entrance, hoping this isn't one of those ambush scenarios.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 6, 2006, 12:22pm
Jubilee replies, "Uh, if there's a Master Mold coming, I think we should be getting about 20-30 more X-Men. Rogue, Havok, and Dazzler barely managed to stop one due to having the Siege Perilous, and I can't help but notice that we don't have a Siege Perilous, not to mention no one as strong as Rogue, who, I might add, had to go through with it. But building a Master Mold seems to be what they do."
Current's home safe, and you can narrate the fireworks display…it's going to work but knock him on his ass. It'll also deactivate the Sentinels and blow the house up.
As the other group moves into the complex, they see Cannonball on the ground, obviously hurt, and three Sentinels urgently flying off to a place a distance away. "Secondary: Execute Guthrie, Samuel: Objective overwritten by Primary: Detain escapee."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 6, 2006, 12:26pm
"Cannonball!" Golem lowers me down and I hop off, running to Sam's side. He's looking pretty banged up; not dead, but not far from it, either. "What happened?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 6, 2006, 12:28pm
Wreck looks on.
"Okay. I suggest we head over there and let the others know they're probably walking into certain death. Any objections?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 6, 2006, 12:31pm
Jubilee thinks about it for a second. "Well, there is the bus. Wolverine's going to live through it probably, and maybe Dialation, and we could just go get more back-up. Can you drive a bus?"
Cannonball groans and says, "Find Current. They want him for…" Then he passes out.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 6, 2006, 12:33pm
"Sure. I can drive a bus."
He mutters.
"……no worse than Cornball anyway."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 6, 2006, 12:33pm
«Sorry guys…I got swamped here at work and when I did get a free minute….I had to spend time getting caught up…….lather, rinse repeat. Anyway I'm here now»
Reflex heads to meet the rest of the team…and relays the info he found inthe office to them.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 6, 2006, 12:36pm
And Wreck looks over at Reflex.
"Actually, better plan. We can pump Curt here full of speed, have him relay the message to the others while we take the bus and go get backup. Or he can go get backup and we relay the message. Either way."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 6, 2006, 12:37pm
"Don't pass out, don't pass out, don't-" And Cannonball's out. My hero.
But at least he said enough to tell me that Current's probably alright; if they want him for something, they'll probably want him alive. I hope…
Golem picks up Sam, holds him along with Wolverine, and we move on. "Really not liking this…"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 6, 2006, 12:40pm
"Relay what? Go get who?" Curt asks with a stumped look on his face.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 6, 2006, 12:41pm
Before we can get too far, Reflex comes and fills us in on the situation with the other group, telling me something about a Master Mold…but I don't quite get it.
"What's a 'Seige Perilous', and why do we need it? If we just go ahead and wreck up this place, won't that stop them from building the thing?"
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 6, 2006, 12:45pm
"Well, the Sentinels apparently lifted a really huge generator from this building. Given their history of fun and games, it's probably a safe bet that they're trying to rebuild their big boss Master Mold. In which case, our other squad of mutie scum are walking right into getting stomped."
He pauses again.
"Which I guess would also explain why they want Current. They could likely use him as a really old and smelly battery. But anyway, someone needs to go tell them……and according to Roof Falling Lass, Master Mold is way too hardcore for us, so someone's going to go need to find help. Like maybe Galactus if he isn't busy."
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 6, 2006, 12:46pm
At this point, Current's plan works…everyone except Wreck and Jubilee sees a massive explosion in the direction the Sentinels were headed, and then the whole complex goes completely dark, then the buildings blow up.
Wolverine struggles a little and says, "Well, I guess I don't have to explain Master Mold right now. Do me a favor and break my legs again with the Golem. Damn Magneto." You can see that his broken legs healed crooked.
Wreck and Jubilee see the explosion from a distance, it's pretty big and action-movie-esque. "Uh, figure that aced the Master Mold?" says Jubilee.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 6, 2006, 12:47pm
«can I get a quick breakdown of the two groups? Speed reading is not the best for remembering important details….»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Wreck on Oct 6, 2006, 12:48pm
<Yeah, I think we got scrambled. Who the hell's with who now? >
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 6, 2006, 12:50pm
«Basically, the mission is over beyond Current giving the description of what he does, and then everyone finding naked Current afterwards.»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 6, 2006, 12:56pm
«OK well I can scout for Current at superspeed»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 6, 2006, 12:56pm
«A bit late, but this wasn't exactly ten-second writing. I got rid of the gratuitous nudity though…»
Current slammed shut the door behind himself, feeling the urge to laugh out loud… The smile on his lips was beginning to look pained however.
There was a large generator in the middle of the large hall he found himself in. It did not look especially work-safe. Numerous cables ran to it from all over the walls and arcs of lightning, accompanied by numerous sparks, flowed to something that looked like an antenna.
Before he could start moving towards it, Current noticed something of equal importance hanging on the wall next the door. A blue and dirty-looking coverall. A pair of too-large boots sat below it on the floor. Being very close by, he stepped to them and pulled them on. They were far too large, and might just have been intended for female wearers, but he didn't complain.
He proceeded on to the generator, still feeling very drained.
"Please work…" he whispered to himself.
Current reached out his right hand and caught one of the electrical arcs in his hand, and began to 'pull' it into himself. He could feel something vast and invisible and untracable moving around and within him… He stepped a little closer, pressed his free palms to the machine… and felt the reveberations.
The flow of energy turned around. It was now flowing back to him. It seemed a bit like the earlier unpleasant feeling on the metal table, but much bigger. It was… overwhelming.
He felt like vomiting.
But it was working. The lights began flickering on and off, and the machine started to rumble ominously. He closed his eyes, but he couldn't block out the loud cracks from the machinery.
Then he realized he was finished. It was done. The machine went silent and it would have been completely dark hadn't he still been glowing with a blue light. He still felt dead-tired, but also completely recharged. At least one part of him was rejuvenated…
The generator gave a sort of stutter and flashed.
Current tried to get away, but wobbled strongly and sank to his knees after a few feet. His vision, and mind along with it, went blank and explosions started to fill the air.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 6, 2006, 1:07pm
Reflex finds Current during his super speed scouting, barely conscious and dressed in the poorly fitting coverall. Everyone reconnoiters at the bus and heads back to Xavier's, this time with Wolverine driving (provided Golem or Wreck break his legs again…otherwise, it'll be Jubilee…you might want to break his legs).
Everyone goes back to Xavier's in relative silence, Current and Cannonball are pretty much half conscious at best most of the way there. Wolverine has no problems with finding his way back…or rather, few problems. Once back at the mansion, Current and Cannonball are put into the sick bay, but they recover in a day or two.
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 6, 2006, 1:10pm
«You managed to make it so anticlimatic… »
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 6, 2006, 1:11pm
«I got a huge rush assignment at work and didn't want this to kind of linger in the "nothing's going on" phase»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 6, 2006, 1:15pm
«Yeah, I suppose you're right… but does that mean I'll never get my cane back?»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 6, 2006, 1:23pm
«Lol…told you, you needed that cane»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 6, 2006, 1:24pm
«When they knocked you out and took you to the base, the Sentinels didn't bother with the cane. Someone who was nice enough could have picked it off the ground to return later.»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 6, 2006, 1:29pm
[I'll get it. And, uh, since I'm kind of switch-crossed at the moment, I'll just say that Golem broke Wolverine's leg, but Roxxy felt really bad about it. >_>; So, is that the mission for the day, then? 'Cause I rented Valkyrie Profile 2 on the way home, and kinda want to start it…<_<;]
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Sacred Digits on Oct 6, 2006, 1:32pm
<Yeah, I've really got to stop coming over here and start putting together data that's in 8 billion different places, and some of it possibly nonexistant. Enjoy VP2.>
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 6, 2006, 1:37pm
«Yet another game I've never heard of….. Ironically, the mish is over…and I'm in the clear as far as work…..»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Marisol "Solidity" Morales on Oct 6, 2006, 1:40pm
«The cane isn't needed, I just really enjoy using it as a club…»
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Roxanne "Madrock" Madison on Oct 6, 2006, 1:41pm
[He needs his cane…its presence makes me happy…;_;]
Re: Mission 3: Field Trip from heck
Post by Curt "Reflex" Camden on Oct 6, 2006, 1:50pm
«so umm is it time for post-mission logs? Even still…I was AWOL most of this one and don't have much to write up…»
