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***>>>PRELUDE START<<<***
SCENE> Avengers' Tower's heavily secured, hazardous materials room; War Machine is present and he is using the highly advanced, diverse, and sophisticated equipment to probe the little gift he was left. TIME> 1:05P WarMachine> ::continues to probe the missile type thing:: ((and this is supposed to be what?)) ACTION> The missile appears to be simply a rocket-propelled time capsule. The contents of which include a black rose, thorns in tact, pictures of Tony Stark and James Rhodes and other associated personalities, and a note with cut & paste letters that reads "From a secret admirer". WarMachine> ::looks at the pictures for a second then stares at the note:: secret admirier?... WarMachine> ::does a scan of the note to see if there are any fingerprints, just in case:: ACTION> A small device inside the capsule that went unnoticed by War Machine ruptures and sprays a cloud of gas into his face. ***>>>PRELUDE END<<<*** ***>>>SIM START<<<*** SCENE> Hidden complex formerly used by Dominus, southern Arizona. TIME> 1:45P (11:45A local) ACTION> Nova begins to awaken to the annoying echo of something pecking at his helmet. As he opens his eyes, he sees a red falcon perched on his chest with its head cocked to the side curiously. The rest of the team starts to rouse to the sound of two men conversing. Falcon> There's no sign of Hawkeye or the Thunderbolts, Hank, but they may be the least of our worries. DrPym> +com+ I know, Sam, the reports are coming in now. There's a mammoth android marching towards the Murray Fracture Zone. ACTION> As they come to full awareness, the team realizes that there is a new Quinjet parked nearby and that the pilot of that Quinjet is the Avenger called Falcon. He's standing next to Gargoyle conversing with Pym via identicard. There are large footprints headed west, Dominex's, and Xenon (and also Hybrid) are missing. Nova> ::Groans, moving to sit up, brushing his hand at the bird, in annoyance:: Hey, knock it off..I'm awake already! ::Puts a hand to his helmet:: Why does my head feel like it's the next morning after New Years' Eve? ::Mutters, taking in his surroundings:: Felicia> My head... hurts... Redwing> ::flies up out of range of nova and flies over towards falcon:: Falcon> Hybird and Xenon are missing as well. Their identicards are here but.. DrPym> +com+ ::sighs:: We'll have to worry about that later. Marina> ::stares up at the sky:: SpiderWoman> ::opens her eyes slowly..one at a time and looks around..yawns and she tosses her hair back and tries to figure out what's going on:: Felicia> ::Sits up and runs her back:: Falcon> ::nods:: Is this what's meant by a "baptism by fire?" DrPym> +com+ ::smiles weakly:: I'll be monitoring the events from here. The creature must have a weakness we can exploit. Good luck, Sam. Felicia> Half my crap is gone... Nova> ::Pushes himself to his feet, stumbling a little, as he looks around, stopping as his eyes go wide:: Blue Blazes! That's right! Where'd that big pile of junk go?! Marina> junk? ::sits up:: ahh! where am I? Falcon> ::puts his identicard away:: Good to see you're all awake. SpiderWoman> ::shakes her head slightly and she supports her back w/ her arms..propping herself up:: Gargoyle> ::crosses his arms looking to the others:: Felicia> Blue Blazes? I'd love to see your parents dispinary measures... ::Stands up, dusts herself off.:: SpiderWoman> ::laughs lightly at Felicia as she slowly pick herself up:: Felicia> Hi, Mr.... Sam? Nova> ...Old habit. ::Moves towards Falcon:: Yeah, well..we are too..what've we missed while we we're out? SpiderWoman> Obviously a good bit ::looks to falcon as she waits for the explanation:: Falcon> Well, let's see. I'm Falcon, your new leader. This is Redwing ::indicates the bird perched on his shoulder:: and ::indicates the large prints:: I believe you all know Dominex. Marina> ::scratches her head and lays back down on the ground:: BlackCat> ::Snaps out of her slumber, and sits up, glancing around, eyes somewhat narrowed, as she glances over at Falcon:: Felicia> Yeah... he's charming. SpiderWoman> ::Nods and smiles:: Nova> New..leader? Hunh. ::Shrugs:: Better you than me. ::Looks towards the prints:: So what are we waiting for, again? ::Turns towards the tracks, seeming to prepare to fly after them:: Falcon> He used his Somni-Rays to put you all under for about fiften minutes while he started a plan to wipe us all out. BlackCat> ::Stands completely from the ground, and shakes her head some, tossing platinum blonde tendrils over her shoulder, just listening:: Falcon> We have to stop that plan, so now that you're all apprised of the situation.. ::gestures towards the quinjet:: SpiderWoman> Traveling in style ::moves towards the quinjet:: Marina> ::blinks a few times staring at the clouds:: my head hurts Nova> ..Oh. Right. ::Looks towards the new Quinjet:: ...I'm not exactly used to always having a jet.. Felicia> ::Walks towards the quinjet, shaking out her hair.:: BlackCat> ::Turns and follows after Spider Woman, letting her arms fold over her stomach:: Falcon> ::boards the quinjet as well, taking the pilot's seat and prepping for takeoff:: Marina> hey, where's everyone going? ::quickly stands up:: Nova> ::Moves towards the Quinjet, somewhat hesitantly:: I COULD probably fly there, faster.. SpiderWoman> ::shakes her head at some of her team members..as she takes a seat near a window of the jet:: Gargoyle> ::goes and takes a seat on the jet:: Nova> ::Steps into the jet and sits down, grumbling to himself:: Why do I get the feeling this Quinjet's gonna wind up scrap metal before the end of this thing is over, too? Marina> ::runs over to the jet and looks up at it:: oooo BlackCat> ::Takes a window seat, and just stares out silently:: Felicia> Maybe you're a Psi, junior... ::takes a seat, looking outside.:: ACTION> Once everyone is aboard the Quinjet and secured in their seats, it lifts up and takes off towards Nevada. After a short flight, Dominex can be seen out of the window alternately swatting Air Force jets out of the sky with its massive arms and firing force beams from its eyes. Despite all this, the Air Force manages to get a few missiles off but they don't so much as even make a dent in Dominex's energy shields. SpiderWoman> That's a bit...harsh...isn't it? ::makes a face at Dominex:: Nova> ::Cracks his knuckles, as he looks out the window:: We'll see how well those stupid shields hold up when th' Human Rocket slams into them..Someone open the hatch..::Scowls:: ACTION> The Air Force falls back into formation and leaves as the Avengers arrive. Marina> ::falls asleep in her seat:: Captain> +com+ Good luck, Avengers. You may be our last hope. BlackCat> ::Lofts a brow at Dominex:: Wow...I guess the dirty work is up to us, cracks her knuckles. SpiderWoman> Sounds hopeful ::gently prods Marina awake:: Felicia> Our last hope... ::makes a little sighing nosie:: Great. Marina> ::mumbles and looks at SW:: are we there yet? SpiderWoman> Yes ::nods and looks arund:: Falcon> Dominex> You have recovered from my Somni-Rays quicker than anticipated, Avengers. I shall have to destroy you to end your inteferance in my master's plan. ::turns towards the quinjet and fires an optic blast at it:: Falcon> Hold on everyone, we're in for a bumpy landing! ::tries to run an evasive manuever:: Nova> Eh..as far as I'm concerned, this guy's small fries..now Sphinx was hard..::Smirks, briefly, before it vanishes upon seeing the blast come flying at the Quinjet:: ...Knew I should've flown, myself! ACTION> The blast damages the right wing of the Quinjet and she's going down. Marina> ahhhh!!!! BlackCat> ::Grabs hold of her seat:: I'm useless in the air....::sighs and tries to take a glance at the wing of the jet:: Gargoyle> ::holds on tight:: ACTION> After a rapid descent and unorthodox descent, the Quinjet comes to a rough and abrupt landing in one (well, two the damaged wing being the second) pieces, but she's skidding across the desert earth towards Dominex's heel. Felicia> I think I'll become a vigilanty... ::Clings to her seat.:: Marina> ::screams and grabs onto SW's arm:: SpiderWoman> ::cringes at Marina's scream:: Just calm down ::holds on to her seat and looks up:: ((Need to do something..)) Falcon> This is our stop, people! Everybody out! ::quickly unstraps his safety belt and rushes towards the hatch struggling to keep his footing:: BlackCat> ::Groans as the jet hits the ground, and closes her eyes some, narrowing them more than anything:: Redwing> ::squawking with irritation:: Gargoyle> ::quickly gets up and exits the hatch:: Nova> ::Grimaces, moving to stumble out of his seat for the hatch:: I hate it when I'm right.. SpiderWoman> Come on Marina ::picks herself up and is careful moving towards the exit:: BlackCat> ::Unbuckles the belt, and gets up, running towards the hatch at Falcon's word, and jumping out quickly:: Marina> ::moves slowly and shakily after SW:: Falcon> ::pounds on the emergency hatch release which causes the hatch to explode outward and leaps clear of the moving vehicle:: Felicia> ::Gets out of her seat, moving towards the enterance.:: Redwing> ::flies clear of the quinjet that up to dominex's eye level or close to it to do recon:: Gargoyle> ::jumps out and transforms, flying up:: Felicia> I don't think I could... handle this... BlackCat> ::Quickly runs clear of the jet, before anything else happens:: SpiderWoman> ::moves towards the hatch moving up and out..jumping out as far as she can from the jet and trying to use her webbing to get her and Marina down safely:: Just hold on.. Marina> ahhh! ::clings to SW:: Felicia> ::Looks up at Dominex and look for anything to use.:: ACTION> Once everyone is clear of the Quinjet, it begins to slow it skid somewhat until it comes to a complete stop just before impacting Dominex's ankle full-on. Dominex's insane march seems to have stopped abuptly. ACTION> The flaming debris that was the Quinjet wing makes a terrible whine followed by a loud boom as it comes to earth hard in the distance kicking up a moderately-sized dust cloud. Falcon> ::rises to his feet:: We're going through those things like they were made of paper... Is everyone alright!?! Felicia> Yeah... Gargoyle> ::keeps flying up, to get above Dominex's eye level:: SpiderWoman> ::lands on the ground..letting her hit first since she has the strength and starts to pick herself up:: Fine...::Looks to Marina to see if she's ok:: BlackCat> ::Stands up and glances over at Falcon:: Never been better.... Nova> ::Scowls, watching the Quinjet skid to a stop:: Sheesh..that one would've been close..::Narrows his eyes, as he looks up at Dominex, starting to grin:: ..Who else is up to kicking this big tin can's butt? Marina> ::cross-eyed:: whooaaooaoo.. ::blinks a couple times:: SpiderWoman> She'll be ok ::pats Marina on the shoulder and nods to Nova:: Marina> ::stands up straight:: I'm ok! ::looks up at Dominex:: wahhh! its that.. thing! Nova> ::Cracks his knuckles and prepares to rocket himself at Dominex:: Not gonna be able t'pull off those stupid rays on me, twice! Felicia> Maybe I should get a weapon... like a gun or some rope... ::Looks about.:: SpiderWoman> ::looks to Marina:: Just buck up..::looks to Felicia and helps her look for something:: Falcon> Why isn't it moving? BlackCat> ::Glances at Dominex, pulling out her grappling line:: I guess it's time to get down to business then.... ::waits to see what it's going to do:: Marina> but.. there's not much water here.. what can I do? Hawkeye> +Com+ ::Garbled:: Aven..rs..this..Hawkeye....stand down......inside Dominex! SpiderWoman> ::blinks:: What did he say? BlackCat> ::Blinks, hearing Hawkeye's voice:: He's inside Dominex..... ::trails off a bit:: Falcon> That explains one mystery. Hawkeye, this is Falcon, you're not coming in very clearly. Did you say.. you're inside Dominex? SpiderWoman> Why..? Nova> ::Stops, pausing:: ...Ya gotta be kidding me..::Blinks:: Marina> Who's Hawkeye? BlackCat> ::Sighs:: I think this means we can't attack Dominex everyone... ::glances around, putting her her grabbling line back in its place:: Hawkeye> +Com+ ..at's right..Inter..erence..th...you, Falcon? ...Workin'....way to flamin' stop...from inside out. Gargoyle> ::looks down at his com and goes to land:: SpiderWoman> We'll tell you later, Marina ::nods and looks at Dominex:: ((Very strange..)) Falcon> Hank, we've got a problem. Felicia> I'm lost... never said I was the brightest crayon in the box... ACTION> The force shields surrounding Dominex begin to flucuate in color as though power were being diverted to other systems. DrPym> +com+ I know. I've been monitoring your communications. Hawkeye? BlackCat> ::Glances at Dominex:: Uh...Falcon.... Marina> pretty Felicia> But I'm bright enough to understand this isn't good... ::Looks for a rock or a stick.:: ACTION> The shields become transparent or perhaps they've failed altogether. There's only one way to be certain. SpiderWoman> So I'm not the only one with that feeling ::looks defensively towards dominex:: BlackCat> Something is definately about to happen... ::Crouches some on the ground defensively, her form sort of mimicing that of a cat:: Gargoyle> ::goes towards where the shields once was and tries to push his hand through the air when the shield was:: Marina> ::looks up at Dom:: what happened? ACTION> The shields have indeed failed. BlackCat> ::Blinks and stands once more:: I take it this means, we can get close to Dominex without getting hurt? SpiderWoman> ::nods and moves towards Dominex cautiously:: Felicia> I suppose... got any ideas on how to sratch it...? Marina> a big back scratcher! BlackCat> ::Slowly walks towards Dominex as well, her guard remaining up:: Gargoyle> ::looks to the others:: Felicia> ... ::Looks at Marina.:: Got a point... Hawkeye> +Com+ Hank! Listen, Mach-1 took down th' shields so we got some time..We managed to get a schematic of this flamin' thing..sending it over now! DrPym> +com+ I'm receiving it now. We still need to have a talk after this, Hawkeye.. a nice, long talk.. Hawkeye> +Com+ Yeah, well..as soon as we put this flamin' thing out of commission..we'll see. Falcon> Hawkeye.. brace yourself.. ::smirks and cuts the comm:: Avengers, ASSEMBLE! Gargoyle> ::flies towards Dominex slashing his claws at its arm:: Nova> ::Clenches his fists and launches himself at Dominex:: Now you're talkin' my language! ::Smirks, moving to smash into Dominex's head:: Marina> ::looks around for a lake or water fountain or something with water:: Felicia> ::Looks around to find a peice of twisted metal and judges the weight, grabs another peice and makes way to Dominex in a run, jabbing one scrap into the ankle and jabing the other one higher as if it climb up up the leg.:: BlackCat> ::Pulls out her grabble line, and runs towards one of Dominex's legs, running around it with quick agility, tying the line around the leg, before she quickly looks at Spider Woman:: Spider Woman catch...::throws the grappling line at SW, for her to do the rest:: ACTION> Gargoyle's claws rend the androids patchwork "flesh" with great ease. Marina has lots of cacti available to her. Marina> ::runs around in a circle a few times then looks up at Dom again:: um.. ::eyes widen:: I know! ::starts collecting water in her hand from the air and plants around:: ACTION> Nova flies through Dominex's head creating a large boom. SpiderWoman> ::catches it before she was about to shoot webbing out:: This works too..::pulls at the line trying to make Dominex fall:: I'd watch out! ::grimaces as she pulls:: BlackCat> ::Back handsprings several times, towards Spider Woman's side, out of the way of Dominex:: Marina> ah! ::creates a fine stream of water and aims it towards there NOva just flew:: Felicia> ::Grumbles as she rips one of the scrapes out, jabbing again at another part of the leg.:: ((Maybe the sports theme isn't going to cut it...)) ACTION> Dominex, flaming remainder of head and all, begins to topple towards the ground. Marina's spray douse most of the fire. Nova> ::Smirks, moving to turn around in mid-air, as he flies through, watching the others try and get Dominex over:: Scratch one giant robot! Marina> ahh! ::runs clear:: Felicia> ::Sighs, leaping off onto the ground.:: ACTION> Dominex begins to glow again as through his shields were reactivated but they seem to be blinking. As time progresses the blinking increases in speed and the glow of the shields increases in intensity. SpiderWoman> ::lets go of the line:: uh oh.. Nova> Uh..::Eyes the blinking:: I'm gonna take a guess..and say that's notta good thing! BlackCat> ::Eyes go wide:: Oh no.... ::Glances over at SW and the others:: I think we better run and take cover! Marina> ::keeps running trying to find a rock or something to dive behind:: Felicia> ::Dashes away.:: ACTION> As Dominex slams to the ground knocking everyone (who is not flying) to their feet, the blinking abruptly stops and the shields appear to die again. After a moment, Moonstone blasts through the gut of Dominex and the Thunderbolts, Hawkeye, Atlas, Jolt, MACH-1, and Charcoal file out looking slightly dissheveled but otherwise no worse for wear. Marina> ahh! ::crashes into the sand:: Felicia> Owww... ::Looks up and sighs.:: Gargoyle> ::looks down at the team exiting the robot:: ACTION> Dominex collapsed on the Quinjet by the way. BlackCat> ::Stumbles back and lands in a crouched position on the ground, soon falling on her behind, groaning somewhat:: That was...very...uncomfortable. ::Glances at the Thunderbolts and other exiting:: Nova> ::Raises an eyebrow:: Or maybe not..::Eyes the Thunderbolts, carefully, moving to land:: So..now what? ::Frowns:: SpiderWoman> ::falls forward and makes a noise as she lands..slowly moves to look at the thunderbolts:: that was lovely.. Felicia> ::Sprawls in the sand.:: I wanna go to bed... Hawkeye> ::Grumbles, dusting himself off:: Nice work..y'might wanna try to not cut it quite so flamin' close, though, next time.. Felicia> Fine... we won't atempt to save your ass again. Hawkeye> ::Looks towards the T-Bolts, grinning:: We managed to shut down the self-destruct, though..not bad, for your first mission. Falcon> Nice to see you again too, Hawkeye. ::gestures to the t-bolts:: Fallin' in with a rough crowd? Felicia> Or they won't... ::gestures to Nova and Falcon.:: BlackCat> ::Stands and dusts herself off, bring back hair behind her ear:: Well...this is usually where something bad happens...so what's next? ::Glances around, with a smirk:: Hawkeye> "Rough crowd"? ::Smirks:: Actually..you're looking at my new team..say hello to the new and Improved Thunderbolts. SpiderWoman> ::picks herself up and gives Hawkeye a look:: ((Lord...)) ::pushes her hair back behind her shoulders:: ***>>>SIM END, TBC<<<*** ***>>>EPILOGUE START<<<*** SCENE> Avengers' Tower. Songbird is in her room where she has been for about 15 minutes since the meeting ended about 20 minutes ago. TIME> 1:40P ACTION> Songbird catches a glimpse of herself in the mirror. She absently takes note of some fine lines and wrinkles that are appearing on her face. ACTION> As Songbird looks more intently into the mirror her reflection subtly changes, growing older right before eyes until finally appearing as a dehydrated, ghastly, skeletal figure. ***>>>EPILOGUE END<<<*** |
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