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Posted by Kid Prime on :
 
(Places Eyrk Davis Ester and Cobalt Kid gently into their biobeds)

I won't rest until that Bee PAYS for what he has done today.
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
*cough*

Kippers...what about Jailbait Lass? He...took her!

Please, someone has to help her! Kent, anyone, please...for her sake, for my sake...you must get along...*cough* and save her...
 

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Posted by Bevis on :
 
tarantaraaaa!!!

How do all (whack whack). Don't mind me, I'm just riding through declaring war. (whack whack). By the way, there are some people outside who look (whack) like they might need some medical attention (whack whack). Sort of like someone has hit them over (whack) the head with a sword and then ridden off (whack whack). No idea why that would be though (whack).

Oh, by the way Cobie, Jailbait Lass is buried in the graveyard and probably has mere seconds of air left but I'm busy (whack). I did leave a message over at... the other place. Where I delcared war first. Erm... (absent minded whack whack)... you know. Yeah, anyway, graveyard, suffocate, Red Bee, yadda yadda yadda (whack whack).

Well, must be going.

Tranataraaa!!!!
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
Th-thank you Lucien...

<sees no one left around>

*cough*

Jinx...take me there...

*cough*

<rises out of bed. the stitches re-open>
 

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Posted by Kid Prime on :
 
Okay, now whacking Cobalt Kid and Eryk while they're laid up in hospital beds is either just plain wrong or the most brilliant move since Falcon video #25405.
 

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Posted by Bevis on :
 
jimmy tarbuckaraararara!!!

Oh, whacking is old news. I've moved up to stabbing with a porcupine now. (stab stab)

Lizawithazeetarbuckararararar!!!!
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
<re-enters, with Jailbait Lass in arms>

We need medical attention for her immediately. She's in shock.

<blood coming out of Cobalt's own ribcage>

Ok...I know, I know. Before you tell me Kippers, I'll stop moving and go back to my bed.

*cough*

Just...j-just make sure Jailbait Lass is OK

<overcome with guilt, Cobalt brings Jinx back to EDE>
 

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Posted by Kid Prime on :
 
Okay, that's it. Someone secure Cobalt Kid to this bed so that he can't do himself any more damage. And post a guard so that Bevis, while good-intentioned, can't do any more whacking, or heaven forbid, stabbing with his sword, until these folks fully recover!

(Secretly takes note of Bevis's actions for later use at all-male Rock Hudson-style pool party on Saturday.)
 

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Posted by Vee on :
 
Hey now, I go to all that trouble to make sure there are no internal injuries and you bleed all over yourself anyway!

Since I don't see a doctor around I guess I'll just have to take care of this myself.

The room is filled with a sapphire blue glow as Vee focuses his shrinking powers on the troublesome injuries. SHRink!!!!!! and suddenly they are almost completely gone, reduced in size to that of a measly papaer cut.

Now get up you two and get on with it. You've both had worse injuries shaving in the morning!
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 


Thanks Vee!

Now we need to get back out there!

<looks in at sleeping EDE with Jinx and Calamity Monkey safe-guarding him.>

Keep him safe Calamity Pets.

<looks at Jailbait Lass, finally asleep>

I'm so sorry Lolita...

<exits>
 

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Posted by Bevis on :
 
*knock knock*

Helllooooo...

Why is the door shut? I want to come in. I don't have my sword with em still. I promise not to whack anyone.

Hello?

Beuller? Anyone?

Dammit. Ok, porcupines try attacking the door see if that does any good. Red Bee might be in there disguised as a table or a dog or a chair. You can never be too sure?

No?

Bugger.

Right, I'll be back. You won't keep me out for ever.
 

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Posted by Space Ranger on :
 
So this is the Medicus Tower?

Where's Doc One?

And what is the bald guy in the robes' job?

At least Cobie's resting comfortably while we wait for Doc One to get here.


Truth and Justice shall Prevail!
(Did the Candy Striper just say he's a hall monitor?)
 

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Posted by Space Ranger on :
 
<Space Ranger flies into the upper floor of the Medicus two Tower thru a specially designed skylight carrying a stasis capsule containing the apparently lifeless body of Clive Taylor aka Virgin Lad>

Doc I have another Patient for you. I Hope. Somebody chopped off his right hand and threw him our a 14th floor window...


Truth and Justice shall Prevail!
(And when I find out who...)
 

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Posted by Gary Concord, an Ultra Man on :
 
Hello, Ranger... I should have known you'd be here...
 

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Posted by Space Ranger on :
 
What are you doing here Concord?


Truth and Justice shall Prevail!
(Aside from saving me the trouble of tracking you down)
 

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Posted by Gary Concord, an Ultra Man on :
 
I figure I'm at the top of your list of suspects... So I wanted a first hand look at what I'm supposed to have done before I turn myself in for questioning.
 

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Posted by Space Ranger on :
 
Or you wanted to finish the job...


Truth and Justice shall Prevail!
(...and can't because I'm here)
 

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Posted by Gary Concord, an Ultra Man on :
 
Cobalt Kid was shot according to the News Reports. Pappa Rotzi rarely gets details like that wrong...

You Know... Tamper Lad recently told me that your trigger happy little niece has bullied him into making an amazing assortment of ammunition for her over the last year or so.

According to him she has bullets that can pierce anybody on Legion World's defenses...
 

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Posted by Space Ranger on :
 
Just what are you trying to imply, Concord?


Truth and Justice shall Prevail!
(and what makes you think I'll believe you?)
 

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Posted by Gary Concord, an Ultra Man on :
 
I'm not implying anything Ranger. I'm just giving you some information that certain other people might not think you need.

Oh... and before I forget... edged weapons have never been my style. Nor to the best of my knowledge are they your niece's style...

But her father...
 

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Posted by Space Ranger on :
 
Isn't on Legion World at the moment. So trying to cast suspicion on Hrun won't do you any good. I spoke to him already, but I'm positive he'll welcome the news that you're trying your best to implicate both him and Brit in all of this...


Truth and Justice shall Prevail!
(I'm sure he'll have a few words for you when he gets back...)
 

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Posted by Gary Concord, an Ultra Man on :
 
I'm not trying to implicate anyone or anything... and if you think you can use Hrun's reputation to intimidate me you're sadly mistaken...
 

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Posted by Space Ranger on :
 
Okay then if you're though throwing crap at the wall to see what sticks, let's talk about you for a moment...

Where were you when Cobalt Kid was shot?


Truth and Justice shall Prevail!
(and you'll need a witness or twenty to corroborate your story)
 

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Posted by Gary Concord, an Ultra Man on :
 
I was having a very public political discussion with Yellow Kid.

But I think we only had about five or six witnesses...

Including your niece and Virgin Lad.
 

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Posted by Space Ranger on :
 
And when Virgin Lad was attacked?


Truth and Justice shall Prevail!
(Just try to use Brit as an alibi again...)
 

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Posted by Gary Concord, an Ultra Man on :
 
I assume I was asleep in my apartment, alone of course, but the Security System in Tamper's Luxury Condo's is state of the art. And Tamper has never been overly concerned with respecting his tennents privacy. So I assume that sufficient proof of my whereabouts exists.
 

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Posted by Gay Green Giant on :
 
I can attest to the innocence of his activities while on Medicus, Spacey. His reputation does indeed proceed him and I have been keeping a careful eye on whatever he does while he's here. There are very few who are foolish enough to risk my anger for I am NOT gentle when provoked.

Gary, I feel it only fair to warn you that I will be forceful and decidedly ungentle if you make what I might think is a threatening move toward one of my charges. Medicus is considered a neutral territory. You have no say in this matter.

Honestly the same goes for you Ranger, you may defend but you are not to attack.

May I suggest that you both take your debate to the lounge and continue over a nice piece of cheesecake? The patients here could use some quiet so they can rest and recover.
 

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Posted by Space Ranger on :
 
I believe you are entirely correct and I want to thank you for your assistance and your dedication to your charges.

Now I need to go and find both Lard Lad and shenu.


Truth and Justice shall Prevail!
(And then start working my way down the rest of the Cobie-hater list... It's gonna be a Loooong day...)
 

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Posted by Exnihil on :
 
<suddenly, from the future Exnihil materializes in Cobalt Kid's hospital room. The steady beat of hospital monitoring equipment drones on>


blip... blip... blip... blip...


Oh, man... Phineas has a sick sense of humor... this is five weeks ago. Right after he... no, Ex, say the words... after I shot Cobie.


<suddenly, Ex has an idea. He walks over to Cobie's bedside and kneels down. He whispers>


Cobalt Kid... listen... wherever you are right now, I know you can hear me. I know this won't make any sense, but... uh... <looks at the clock hanging on the wall>... two hours from now... I'm going to leave a piece of paper at the Office of Security. I've seen the way they run things over there... it goes untouched for over a month.


blip... blip... blip... blip...


If you can hear me, it's imperative that you remember this and find it. Your future... all of our futures depend on it.


blip... blip... blip... blip...


<exnihil rises, uncertain whether it will make a difference. He walks into the hallway, looking in each direction to ensure no one is looking. It's clear. He opens the medical supply closet, and amongst the gauze pads and syringes finds his target: the seventh timepiece. He winds it and replaces it>


OK... seven o'clock.


<Exnihil disappears>

[ March 22, 2009, 07:50 PM: Message edited by: Exnihil ]
 

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Posted by shenu on :
 
<a cloud of darkness forms in Clive's room and out steps a reagal figure>

So Clive, was It your death I forsaw or Cobalt Kid's? Perhaps you both?

It seems to me someone is acting against the RMP. I must investigate further to see if they pose any threat to me...doubtful as that may be.
 

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Posted by Gay Green Giant on :
 
I hate to be rude at this stage of the game but I MUST insist that interested meta humans (and others) cease this constant interference with the medical staff.
Cobalt just barely pulled through a very dangerous incident. The staff here are extremely skilled and perform at heroic levels, we owe them a great debt.

Clive is great danger himself as I speak.

You MUST ask permission of the staff before entering the rooms of the LMBers under their care. Be warned also that they are instructed to summon me if they have the slightest doubt as to your intent. Yes it will upset me if I'm forced to swat you like a bug but you should know that I have no reservations about doing whatever is necessary to protect my charges.

This means YOU.
 

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Posted by Virgin Lad on :
 
<after a heroic effort to try to revive him, Doctor One declares Clive dead>

<official cause of death noted as massive trauma to the heart by way of a large sharp weapon, most probably a broadsword>
 

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Posted by Jailbait Lass on :
 
<by Cobalt's bedside>

You told me to trust you--and I didn't. I thought you were being arrogant and stupid, and well...maybe I was the one being those things.

I should have stayed by your side, you said you needed me. But I was so angry at you, after that fight with Lard Lad.

And maybe...maybe I was angry about something else.

And now you might die and if I'd only been there to help you. If I only believed in you.

Where did you go when you went up into that mountain? Of the five of you that went, now one is dead and you--Oh God...

<sobbing>

Cobie, I'm sorry. P-Please...please don't die. I'm sorry...

I love you
 

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Posted by Jailbait Lass on :
 
<sometime later>

I failed you. I didn't trust you when you asked me to, I forgot that believing in you was what kept me safe all these years.

Well, I won't fail you again. You told me you admired that I never stopped working, I never stopped being useful. Well, I'm useless to you now, sitting here crying my eyes out. Not when there is still hope.

I hope they can save you, Cobie. But I hope I can do something useful now--by bringing down the one who shot you.

And I think I know where to start.
 

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Posted by LardLad on :
 
<later, at Cobalt's bedside, Lardy 'ports in>

<looks him over, reaches out with power>

Gods...you're just barely holding on, aren't you?

<rubs his eyes>

I'm so confused...my memories...the past couple of days I'm getting flashes of my missing two years all of a sudden. All since...since Clive died. Gods, did I kill him? I remember killing someone with my sword....it's all hazy.

<looks at Cobalt>

Then there's you. I still have that memory of you blocking my escape from Legion World's core--it's so vivid! But...

<looks down>

...maybe it wasn't really you...or maybe someone controlled you...I dunno. I thought about going after Clive....he made me so angry always calling me a fraud and he hurt poor Tim. But I wouldn't kill him, would I?

<senses something>

What's that? It...it's like there's part of me inside your head--or is it inside your soul? But is it helping you...or hurting you? I--could remove it, but I don't know if that's the right thing to do....

<hands shaking, he grasps Cobalt's hand>

I...I just wish we were still friends again. I wish all of this shit had never happened.....

<his eyes tear up>
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
<still comatose, still on the verge of death, the merest movement can be seen moments after Lardy grabs Cobalt's hand; a remnant of older, more fun days; Cobalt smiles>
 

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Posted by Gay Green Giant on :
 
Moving into the room, 3G quietly crosses to Lard Lad's side. He stands unmoving for several minutes watching the two heroes allowing Lard Lad time with his thoughts and with his long time ally.

Speaking very softly he says, "Lardy. It's good of you to come here. I know there have been fireworks between you two but to me it just shows the depth of your long time relationship. You're a good friend."

Side by side two very different members of a Legion started many years ago stand over the unmoving body of their long time companion.

"Listen, when you're done here will you join me outside the room? I have to speak to you for a moment and we have Virgin Lad to consider..we can speak off panel if you'd rather."

Lard Lad turns his head slightly toward 3G, gives him a long look then his gaze slides to the LMBP ring on the Gay Green Giants finger.

"I have to clear my name."

Still keeping his voice low the giant replies, "I know. But not with me. I trust you to do what's right."

Lardy remains silent for a time. "Sure. I'll be out in a bit."
 

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Posted by LardLad on :
 
<soon>

Hi, 3G.

<looks around furtively>

It's not safe for me to be here for long. Outside of the Rookery, I'm fair game for the Security Officers. So we haven't much time...what do you need?
 

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Posted by Gay Green Giant on :
 
"Take this."

The Green Giant hands Lard Lad a tiny drop of metal no bigger than a freckle.

"It's a highly secure comm device tied in to the systems at PCG headquarters. Blue can keep you in the loop and feed you updates as required. Use our information systems when you need to. It's safe."

GG's brows furrow and his eyes narrow as he looks intently into Lard Lad's eyes.

"I need you to clear your name and restore your rep, the young LMBers need the leadership your generation provides. It's more important than you seem to realize to end this feud between you and Cobie once and for all.
Look. If you two can't stop fighting then soon there won't be a Legion for the youngsters and it's just too damned important. There are too many threats out there to leave things undefended or to leave our long term survival to chance. This world needs it's heroes. Be one of them."

He pulls at his upper lip and takes two steps away from Lardy then turns back toward his part time team mate,

"I don't believe you did this to Cobalt Kid. Where things stand right now you're in a unique position to get to the bottom of this while you're still on the run. The LMB Security office is against you and that puts the villain of this piece in your corner or at least it puts them in a place where they think they can use you to their own ends. Call on the Primary Color Gang for backup if it gets too tight.

God help you if I'm wrong about you. If you really did do this there won't be a place in the seven known galaxies you can hide from me."

Speaking softly he moves forward again and reaches out to touch Lard Lad on the shoulder his eyes sad and his voice turned husky,

"One more thing. Go see Clive before you leave here. Word has it he's your son, you'll only ever have this one chance for closure. We'll be arranging to ship his remains to Shanghalla soon and I don't want you to be caught until you solve this.
Go."
 

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Posted by LardLad on :
 
Thank you, 3G...it means a lot to have you and the Primary Colors on my side.

<'ports to the morgue>

<pulls the sheet back to expose Clive's face, touches his cheek>

Oh, Clive...I-I'm starting to remember bits and pieces about you. We...had precious little time together, you and I. I...

<fresh tears stream down>

...I remember now that I loved you. Gods, what happened, Clive? Why did you hate me so? Why were you...why were you so sure I wasn't the real thing? Why were you driven to act the way you did? And... <shaking his head> ...who killed you?

<clenches his fists>

This is so wrong--so fucking WRONG!!!

<regains composure>

I'll avenge you, little one. I promise.

<kisses Clive's forehead>

Maybe...maybe Dedman can help me. Sometimes, the recently deceased linger in the Poltergeist Area, like Hugh did. Maybe...god......

<breaks down crying>
 

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Posted by LardLad on :
 
<later>

Gods...I need a drink.

<shakes his head>

no...that's not a good idea for so many reasons.

I'm pressing my luck here--back to the Rookery...

<'ports out>
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
<bursts into the emergency room>

Medic! Medic! We got a live one here!
 

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Posted by Jailbait Lass on :
 
Righ behind you Sharky! Doctors, we've found a John Doe, on the brink of death but somehow still holding on! He's been attacked like the others, only neither of us has any idea how long ago that was.

You'll see the damage done to his hands and face...its impossible to tell who he is without some real analysis.

This attack appears to be taken place prior to Cobie or Clives...

<catches breath as John Doe is rushed away>

What in the world is happening on Legion World?
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
dunno, Lolita, but I've got my suspicions about "John Doe" here ... this all started when Exnihil called for a new election ... "olly olly oxen free" indeed ... no way Ex could have known what he was calling for was chaos ... still, I can't prove anything yet but I think we just found out why the Election Tyrant has been so quiet ...

<looks around Medicus two thoughtfully>

Man, this place stinks like death ... I got to go see matlock ... hopefully, he's done with Everyday Girl by now ... I know the Office of Security isn't really a comfortable place for you right now, so maybe we can meet up later at Shakes?
 

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Posted by Jailbait Lass on :
 
Sounds good, but why we make it Cafe Cramer instead? I definitely don't want to go back to the Office of Security yet. Tell Matlock to come along too, so we can compare notes.

And keep an eye out for Tomahawk! He's suddenly moved up the list of suspects.

<walks down the hall to see Cobie>

Still no change...

I'm trying Cobie...I really am...

<holds hand>
 

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Posted by Abin Quank on :
 
<Walks into Cobie's room with a thoughtfull expression on his face, staring at the ring Cobalt gave him as a joke so many years ago...>

Well Cobie... <He gestures and a green energy field envelops the Medi-Regen Bed.> ...let's see if you made the right choice when you gave me this ring.

<A look of intense concentration clowds Abin's face as Cobie floats a few inches off of the bed for a moment before gently returning to rest. The monitors above the bed creep slightly back toward normal healthy readings, but it is obvious that the efforts of Abin's ring have only slowed the effects of the damage, not reversed them.>

There's more than poison at work here...
 

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Posted by Virgin Lad on :
 
<later, a shadowy figure enters the room where Clive's body awaits transport to Shanghalla>

<moments later, the figure leaves, carrying a canister>

<there is no trace of Clive's body where it had been>
 

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Posted by Sir Roy on :
 
<not far off, Everyday Girl's Security Officers arrive with a badly beaten Sir Roy, suffering from blunt force trauma to the head and cuts around the hands and face>

*cough*

i-i think i feel worse than before...must be in worse...shape...than i thought...

someone get word...to quis...

rockhopper lad and hrun...lords of the white...looks like i've failed thee now in this grave time of danger...

<passes out, as doctors rush him to a room not far from Cobalt Kid and where Clive's body once was>
 

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Posted by LardLad on :
 
<'ports by Cobalt Kid's bedside>

Alright, Des...I gotta take something outta ya that was mine. Just so you know...Lolita told me I should do it.

<closes his eyes and puts his right hand on Cobalt's head>
 

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Posted by LardLad on :
 
<concentrating>

There it is...a piece of my soul. Can I extract it without hurting Des?

<navigates through>

Can't access it without removing it...just as I suspected...but it doesn't appeared to be tethered to anything else there...maybe it did what it needed to when I gave it to him and has just sort of been there since...

I'll give a little "tug" to test the waters a little, so to speak. If there's no reaction, I'll pull a little more...

<concentrates and exerts a "tug">
 

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Posted by LardLad on :
 
<opens eyes and looks at monitors>

Okay...barely a blip on his readouts. Let's tug a little harder...
 

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Posted by LardLad on :
 
<looks at monitors>

Still nothing.

Okay, if Des were in any way dependant on that piece of me to keep him alive, something would have happened to indicate it.

Okay, Des...here goes......

<Lardy concentrates and focuses all of his being on retrieving that piece of himself from Cobalt>

<sweat pours from Lardy's brow as he, delicately as possible, extracts it>

Argh!

<a blue light momentarily surrounds and he falls backwards to the floor>

I-I've got it...

<looks feverishly at the monitors and sees no change>

G-good, I--

<his eyes flutter as a huge rush of memory crashes into his brain>

...oohhhhhh...

<passes out>
 

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Posted by LardLad on :
 
<eyes pop open>

Oh, gods--NO!!!

<looks around feverishly, eyes tearing up>

G-gotta get out of here....

<'ports away>

[ February 21, 2009, 11:46 PM: Message edited by: LardLad ]
 

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Posted by Triple G on :
 
Interesting.

3G opens his Omni-pod and sends a quick text to Yellow.

The nurse opens the door and looks inside.
"Everything ok?"

"Yes. I think he was having a bad dream or something but he's quiet now."
 

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Posted by My Wee Fem on :
 
<Steps quietly into Sir Roy's room.>

Hmm... Still sleeping, apparently the sedative hasn't worn off yet.

I hope you wake up soon Roy 'cuz Brit forgot to ask you one simple question; What were you looking for on that street? The only things around there are a couple of small machine shops and Abin's old fixit shop...
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by LardLad:
<looks at monitors>

Still nothing.

Okay, if Des were in any way dependant on that piece of me to keep him alive, something would have happened to indicate it.

Okay, Des...here goes......

<Lardy concentrates and focuses all of his being on retrieving that piece of himself from Cobalt>

<sweat pours from Lardy's brow as he, delicately as possible, extracts it>

Argh!

<a blue light momentarily surrounds and he falls backwards to the floor>

I-I've got it...

<looks feverishly at the monitors and sees no change>

G-good, I--

<his eyes flutter as a huge rush of memory crashes into his brain>

...oohhhhhh...

<passes out>

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<hand moves suddenly>

*body shakes...eyes flutter*

*cough*

*cough*

...l-lardy...?

...what in liberty's name...?

<looks around, dazed and very weak, taking everything in>

medicus two? but why? how could...healing powers...remember a shot fired...

<looks at tubes and machines plugged into body>

this won't do at all...

<pulls out tubes; suddenly tries to get out of bed>

where is everyone? what's happening?

<tries to walk out of room>
 

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Posted by LardLad on :
 
[EDITORIAL NOTE: er...can someone notce that Clive's body is missing? Thanks! ]
 

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Posted by My Wee Fem on :
 
<Hears the noise from Cobalt kids room and rushes over there, arriving just behind Doc One's Hot nurse who is trying to get Cobie back into his Mrdical Regeneration Unit Bed.>

Boss, you quit giving the nice nurse a hard time and get your butt back into the bed, NOW!
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
My Whee Fem! Thank Liberty! C'mere...

<puts arm around her neck, shifts weight so she's holding him up>

I'm not trying to feel you up...promise...(we can do that later if you're good )...this nurse doesn't seem to realize we've got work to do...

<starts trying to walk to the door>

Bring me up to speed on *everything*. I think Lard Lad was here. I wonder where Lolita has been? I was shot, and I should have been able to heal myself--so this is very odd. I have some suspicions about who did it, but I feel like whatever you can tell me will slim that list down.

*cough*

*cough*

<feels dizzy>

...dammit!...need to get it together...

My, did the nurse mention there were other people here at Medicus Two? Have their been more attacks?
 

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Posted by Triple G on :
 
Careful there Cobes. Let Hello Nurse help, you've been out of it for a couple of days days, don't push yourself.

While you've been here people have been popping in and out like bleedin' fireflies.

I think it's best to arrange transport to the Security Office so your crew can bring you up to speed..if you think you're up to making the trip.
 

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Posted by My Wee Fem on :
 
Nuh-huh... Cobie you're going back into that bed even if I have to crawl in with you to keep you there...

Now you be a good little Cobie and I'll bring you up to speed... As soon as you let the nurse stick a few tubes and hoses back in place...
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Triple G:
I think it's best to arrange transport to the Security Office so your crew can bring you up to speed..if you think you're up to making the trip.

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quote:

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Originally posted by My Wee Fem:
Nuh-huh... Cobie you're going back into that bed even if I have to crawl in with you to keep you there...

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As for you, you little minx...

<grabs My Whee Fem, kisses her dramatically>

I've been in a coma for who knows how long dreaming about what you can only imagine and I needed that to regain my strength . (By the way, you kiss like someone I knew once, but I haven't seen her for some time).

Now forget all of that, I can recover while I'm working on the case. Take me to whatever other patients have been admitted and start getting me up to speed

These cute nurses can hold me up as we go. <eyes nurse> You never worked for Dr. Landro, did you?
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
<notices grizzled appearance in the mirror>

Hm, sexy...

Get me one of my old costumes, the 'Tempest' variant. And a razor. And some coffee or something stronger.

*cough*

*cough*

Ha, just a little springtime allergy. I'm allergic to not working...
 

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Posted by Space Ranger on :
 
<Flies in, land behind Cobie who is still staring at his reflection in the mirror>

You think you're strong enough to be out of bed?

<Eyes the nurse and My Wee Fem.>

Truth and Justice shall Prevail!
(Or would you need to be stronger to get back into bed?)
 

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Posted by My Wee Fem on :
 
<Standing hands on hips off to one side glaring at Cobie and the Ranger.>

You two macho clowns are... ARRGGHHH!

<Throws Cobalt's Tempest outfit in his face...>

You ever kiss me like that again... I'll...
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
...you'll be pretty damn cute when you're mad, that's what.

See, I'm feeling better already! I just needed to kiss a pretty girl, clean myself up and maybe get a drink.

<turns to Ranger>

Hey Ranger . Good to see you, and I'm going to need your help. Obviuosly the thought of you picking me up and putting me into bed is way to homoerotic for either of us. We'd both much rather figure out this whole mess.

Now...<changes into costume in front of whole room, not caring who sees what>

My Whee is telling me about Sir Roy, Clive, and this mysterious John Doe, all here. Let's go see them. If I start to keel over, you have my permission to hit me Ranger. <grins>

As for you My Whee Fem, I might need your help to hold me up, and you smell really good, so I'd prefer it was you...

First stop: John Doe. <starts walking>
 

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Posted by My Wee Fem on :
 
Wait a second Boss...

Nurse Goodbody or whatever, where did Clive Taylor's body go? I thought Doc One wanted it kept here in the Stasis Capsule until...
 

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Posted by Everyday Girl on :
 
Ohmygod! Mr Cobalt just like what do you think you're doing out of bed!

And where... Lard-lad surrendered to me a few minutes ago, confessing to Clive's Murder... But now Clive's body has gone missing?
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
Whoa, whoa, whoa...Lardy confessing to Clive's murder? And now Clive's body is missing? It appears there is a lot to do...

First stop, then, is where Clive's body was.

<all move down the hall, as Cobalt is filled in and enter room>

Hm...I knew Clive was troubled, but from what you're telling me, he was on the verge of some sort of breakdown...

...I arranged an entire trip into the mountains of Legion World to figure out where Clive stood these days.

<view room>

Yup, no body. Hard to prosecute Lardy for his murder if there is no evidence Clive is really murdered. Do we have a coroners report?
 

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Posted by Everyday Girl on :
 
Ohmygod! We have a coroner's report, we have a murder weapon, we have blood and forensic evidence linking the murderer to the victim, (gotta love Gladys's recording abilities) and we have a recorded confession...

We just seem to have lost the victim's body...

It's a good thing Mr. Gramps-Lock had custody of everything else...
 

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Posted by Space Ranger on :
 
What about Sir Roy?


Truth and Justice shall Prevail!
(If someone could get in and spirit away Clive...)
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
<stunned>

Well...seems like you've got this case almost wrapped up.

There's just one problem then. If Lardy killed Clive, who shot me? Who attacked Roy? Who harmed this 'John Doe'? And whatever other odd crimes have been occuring?

Going on instinct, there is just too much more going on here. Don't you agree Ranger?

Let's go check on this John Doe, and then Sir Roy.

<walk over to John Doe's room>
 

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Posted by My Wee Fem on :
 
I just left him, he was sleeping peacefully a moment ago...
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Space Ranger:
What about Sir Roy?


Truth and Justice shall Prevail!
(If someone could get in and spirit away Clive...)

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quote:

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Originally posted by Cobalt Kid:
<stunned>

Well...seems like you've got this case almost wrapped up.

There's just one problem then. If Lardy killed Clive, who shot me? Who attacked Roy? Who harmed this 'John Doe'? And whatever other odd crimes have been occuring?

Going on instinct, there is just too much more going on here. Don't you agree Ranger?

Let's go check on this John Doe, and then Sir Roy.

<walk over to John Doe's room>

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quote:

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Originally posted by Cobalt Kid:
<enters John Doe's room. The man has been brutally beaten, his face and hands heavily scarred as if unrecognizable>

Well, I'm reading Jailbait Lass's private emails now. Apparently she's been quite upset. I'll have to make that up to her...

<walks over to John Doe>

And apparently Shark Lad has an interesting theory on you, sir. My healing abilities did not work on me, but I have a hunch that had more to do with the method of attack and the bullet used than anything to do with my healing powers not working. In other words, they should work on you.

<lays healing hands on John Doe's face, and on one of his hands>

Let's see if maybe we can help get you back to normal...

<blue light begins to emanate from Cobalt's hands>

*cough*

*cough*

...s-sorry...this takes a bit out of me...

<blue light begins to heal John Doe>

...should only be...'nother minute...

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quote:

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Originally posted by My Wee Fem:
<Whispers in Cobie's Ear...>

If you don't get your hand off of my ass right now...

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Excuse me...just trying to hold myself up...(you're a doll, My )

Well, the Election Tyrant should be regaining consciousness shortly and YK will be pleased.

That leaves the Sir Roy mystery before we get out there to find out what the hell is going on with Lard Lad and Clive...
 

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Posted by Everyday Girl on :
 
Ohmygod! There's so many questions...

Mr Sir Roy was looking into the attack on you, Helping matlock and Lo... when he was attacked...

He was in an alley just next door to Abin Quank's Fixit Shop... There's nothing else on that street but two machine shops and an old sky sled repair shop.

I checked out Gramps's place... everything is covered in a thick coat of dust except one spot on the shelf behind his desk...

Something about a foot square was removed from the shop recently...

And it wasn't Gramps who did it... he hasn't been out of the new offices in weeks. Ever since Gram joined him there...

And I don't know if any of that means anything or not, but...

And this Numbnuts character is trying to find Mr STU... Leaving weird messages... and something on the edge of my memories says I should know him, but I don't...
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
Yeah, the name sounds so familiar to me too, but yet so odd. Definitely something from Abin and my 'Ongoing Tag Team' days (you wouldn't get the reference, its what we call a bunch of our old crazy LMB adventures).

<entering Sir Roy's room>

Anyway, lets try to heal Sir Roy and have him confirm what you told us.

But I don't know Brit...seems like we might have to question your gramps. I wouldn't mind seeing him myself. But tell me...when did Pagan Lass get home? I thought she and Stoopid Cat had been missing for some time?

<looks at Ranger>

Ranger...I don't know...suddenly your family's involvement. Perhaps your return is somehow connected?

<back to Sir Roy>

Okay, enough. Lets get this done. My, I'm going to need your support again. I'm exhausted...but need to push myself...

<lays hands on Sir Roy; unlike the Tyrant, it doesn't take much>

*cough*

*cough*

...s-should work...
 

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Posted by Sir Roy on :
 
<rubs head>

Oooh...I'm awake...

<sees room full of people>

I am not sure I understand? I am injured, yes, but surely I wasn't on the verge of dying.

<Everyday Girl and My Whee Fem begin to explain>

I see. Thank you Britney.

Cobalt Kid, I see you are well. That is good. [Editor's note - no love loss between Cobalt Kid and Sir Roy!]

I can only tell you what I've told Britney so far. Someone attacked me in that alleyway, believing I was too close to something. She must be right--the only thing there was Abin Quank's Fixit Shop, and the only person around was my assailant. Surely he'd have just hidden or ran rather than possibly reveal himself with an attack, unless he purposely was trying to keep me away? He must have been in process of getting what he wanted.

I wish I could help more. I should be able to check out within a few days, as your healing power has helped speed my recovery along.

It looks like you should be back in your bed, though however.

<puts hand on Britney's shoulder>

Good luck, young one. When the time comes for you needing allies, I promise to be by your side.

<lays back down>
 

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Posted by My Wee Fem on :
 
<Slides in behind Cobalt and again wraps her arms around him, but this time one hand slides down to his belt buckle... and a mischievious twinkle entered her very low voice...>

This time if your hands wander, you'll be singing soprano...
 

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Posted by Space Ranger on :
 
I think it's time for me to go have a talk with Abin...


Truth and Justice shall Prevail!!
(If I can get past his Administrative Assistant this time...)
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by My Wee Fem:
<Slides in behind Cobalt and again wraps her arms around him, but this time one hand slides down to his belt buckle... and a mischievious twinkle entered her very low voice...>

This time if your hands wander, you'll be singing soprano...

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quote:

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Originally posted by Space Ranger:
OOC Post

Cobie, PMing me when your mailbox is full and I can't reply doesn't really help...

/?OOC Post

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quote:

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Originally posted by Cobalt Kid:

<glances at Sam Pureheart>

Tell me Sam, where is Everyday Girl? I could use her help right now.

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I'm not sure Mr Cobalt, the last time I saw her she was taping off the scene at Mr Lard Lad's Office. She Called the CSI Guys to come investigate.
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
Thanks kid.

Security Officers, lets head back to the Security Office. We'll coordinate with Dev-Em and Space Ranger there.

<to nurse>

Sorry for the trouble, Jenna. When things slow down, we'll do dinner at the Beacon.

<flies out hole in the wall>
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
<Dev is flying back towards Nedicus 2 when he sees Space Ranger.>

I do not understand this. There's nothing out here. Not a trace of anything that I can see. Can you pick up on...wait a minute...

<Dev concentrates his attention towards something in the distance.>

There's something happening at the Security Office...C'Mon!
 

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Posted by Lardi on :
 
<prepares to 'port>

...oh yeah...right...guess I'll have to take a cab...
 

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Posted by Sam Pureheart on :
 
I can give you a ride in the ambulance Mr Lard-Lad...
 

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Posted by Lardi on :
 
Hmmm...I could keep an eye on him...

Sure, kid, but I call shotgun. Er...still a little weak, here. Maybe a wheelchair to your ride?
 

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Posted by Sam Pureheart on :
 
Sorry Mr Lard Lad but no shotgun for you. Civilians ride in the back.

Nothing I can do, insurance rules and Medicus Two regulations.

Here's your hoverchair. This joystick controls everything.

Brit told me Tamper Lad once tricked one of these out into a flying fortress. I think she was kidding...
 

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Posted by Lardi on :
 
Nah, it's shotgun or nothin' for me, kid.

<climbs into hoverchair>

I'll take this and get a cab to the Security Office. Later, kid.

<eyes him and hovers toward the docking station>
 

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Posted by Sam Pureheart on :
 
Okay I tried...

(Watches Lardy moving away...)

Hey, you need to be careful with that hoverchair... It's in my name... I'll have to pay for it if you wreck it!
 

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Posted by Lardi on :
 
<bumps into walls and other hoverchairs really hard after hearing that>

Heh.

<hails a cab, gives the chair to some homeless guy>
 

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Posted by Sam Pureheart on :
 
Nice Guy... [/sarcasm]
 

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Posted by Lolita on :
 
--Incoming Message--

Attention! Doctors, nurses, EMT's! You're going go have a lot of incoming LMBPers!

Please have everything ready! We're at the Rookery now...

--End Message--
 

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Posted by Question Lad on :
 
OCC: Going to continue using orange for character that is not my screenname)

Red Arrow stayed by Chief Lardy's side during most of this. She knew her power level was weak and would be a liability in battle. So she did what she could "on the home front". She was very bitter, because the super-hero community is similar to that of firefighters and police. It is very close-knit.

She said, "I have been doing my best, and I will continue to do my best. I'm not really afraid for myself, the Soul Gem tells me everything is going to be alright. But I love this team like a family and will do whatever it takes for it to remain so." What other options do I really have if we lose? Go to my Sivana relatives...and I know they are aware of my prescence...and become a criminal? Spend most of my life on the run or in a glass box? No. I refuse to become evil.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<arrives at Medicus Two from the Rookery and is checked into a room>

"The neurologist will be in to see you soon, Chief."
 

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Posted by Question Lad on :
 
"I am sorry for being so useless to you sir," Red Arrow said. She had just initiated the protocols but still felt a bit overwelmed. "But I am trying my best. What we are facing is magic-based and I happen to be pretty good at science when I have to do it."

OCC: See this thread for details. No-Prizes for anyone who knows where I go the numbers from. http://www.legionworld.net/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=4;t=004394;p=2 )

[ March 05, 2011, 04:31 PM: Message edited by: Question Lad ]
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
'no prize!!'




i forgot about those
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev lands on Medicus II.

He finds Lardy. "Hey there Chief. I wanted to stop by and see how everyone was doing."
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<blearily> Mm? Oh, Hi, Dev. Coulda sworn Emily was here...must be these muscle relaxers they got me on. Pretty...good stuff.

Anyhow, they say this may get better with time...or never improve. They've no frickin' idea. Guess the Bee's toxin is kinda unresearched, y'know?

They say if I exert myself, I risk permanently damaging myself, maybe even dying. No big deal, anyway...not as if I could do anything anyway, unless... <remembers his Mark II exo-armor prototype> ...um, yeah. Nothin' I could do anyways.

<covers what he's thinking from Dev--he's now determined to use it but knows his fellow LMBers would oppose because of doctor's orders>

So, uh, any progress?
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev shakes his head.

"Nothing concrete. We have a plan though to bring Red Bee to us."

Dev decides not to say anything about what they have learned about Zardi's involvement.

"I'm really sorry about Sir Roy. I wish we could have gotten there sooner and done something more to save him. I'm honestly surprised we didn't loose anyone else..." Dev's voice trails off and he turns to the window. He lifts his left hand to his neck and starts to rub it. "I'm loosing everything..." he says barely audible.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
Yeah, poor Roy...died a hero though. Worse ways to go. Gods, I wonder if anyone's told Quis? He and Roy were...close...at one time.

The Bee...he told me it was him who shot me! Can you believe it? If not for him, I'd still have my Lard Force...and not possibly facing life as a cripple.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev composes himself, glad that Lardy is too drugged right now to be too aware of his near breakdown.

This is too much at once. He thinks.

"Anthony, I have to go and see a few of the others before I head back. See how they are faring." He moves to Lardy's side. "I'll make sure that S.O.B. goes down."

Dev turns to leave the room. "Take care of yourself in case I don;t see you for a while," he says as he walks out of the room.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
Later, Dev.

<thinks>So how am I gonna get my Mark II exo-armor...?
 

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Posted by Question Lad on :
 
Emily returned to Chief Lardy's side after a brief walk through a devastated landscape. She felt quite cold to all of it right now, because she knew her actions would bring an end to all this. This is kind of like the firing a nuclear bomb to prevent an endless war, she thought to herself. The Soul Gem hanged on her neck tightly, but the spirit was silent lately. It seemed to be waiting for a lull in the battles, as though there was someplace it needed to go.

Her path was stopped by a Lard-Bot. She said, "I command you to move in the name of Emily Osborn..."

Error: Incorrect Data

Emily sighed, "Please don't tell me Chief Lardy didn't run extensive diagnostic and ergonomic testing on you?"

Enter in commands or step aside.

Emily said, "Why will you not answer to the data I inputted?"

Lard-bots only accept correct data.

Emily thought, "Correct data...I command you to move in the name of Emily Sivana."

Data entered partially correct.

"You really need my middle name? Alright then, Emily Lana Sivana! Are you happy now?" She asked.

Data entered correctly. You may proceed.

Emily shook her head and returned to the hosptial. Well, you know what you are going to be doing tonight, huh Emily? Baby ****** programming! She tried to conceal her anger as she rejoined Chief Lardy's side.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev wandered around Medicus II. Checking in on various members, and support staff that were hurt in the fighting. All but one. He stopped at the door several times but could not get up the courage to go in.

He was ready to leave and rejoin Cobalt Kid, so he want to her door one more time. He reached out and put his hand on it, but still could not face her in this state. "Why am I drawn to you? I know nothing about you...I will come to see you when this is over, if I am still alive."

He turns and leaves to find Cobalt Kid.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<Lardy wakes to see a strange sight out the window>

Was...was that a Lard-Bot flying by?!?! But...how?

<takes his spare Omnicom out that was brought at his request>

What?!? Someone hacked the Lard-Bot protocols?

Shit.

<tries signing in and overriding>

No luck! Shit.

But...who?!?
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
Gotta get to the bottom of this...

<accesses a seperate program>

There...the Mark II exo-armor will be making its way here shortly.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Lardy's omnicom goes off.

"Chief. Dev here. Any idea who could have activated the Lard Bots?"
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<responds> It wasn't me, Dev. I promise you. But right now, I'm not sure who did.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
"I believe you Lardy. But I had to ask. We're trying to get into where Question Lad thinks the person is, but there are four level of security and he's only gotten through one so far. No reports of anything bad happening coming through here, so I am holding back on just taking the LMBP approach and punching my way in. Hope your feeling a little better than the last time I saw ya. Call if you think of anything. Dev out."
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<Mark II exo-armor arrives, appearing as a small quarter initially>

<Lardy remembers his conversation with the neurologist>

"Remember, Chief...strict bedrest. No exertions. It's your only chance for a full recovery."

But...what If I use a special exo-armor. It'll be doing all the work, doc!

"It would still be your muscles within being strained, Chief. Moreso than if you were trying to walk. Such a degree of activity would likely worsen your condition! Possibly even kill you."

O-okay. Got it, doc. Strict bedrest.

<holds coin>

Legion World ain't gonna be terrorized by an insane terrorist and my own Lard Bots with me sitting here on my ass! "If this be my destiny..."

<grasps coin and it turns into liquid metal that coats his body and quickly forms into a sleeker version of the exo-armor he wore before...the Mark II>

This baby's got a razor-thin forcefield that coats its surface. It's state-of-the-art. I don't think the Bee will be able to burn thru this one so easily!

<goes to a hatch and flies off>

Heh. No obligatory property damage for the sake of a dramatic exit for this Chief of Security!
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev brings Cobalt Kid and Chief Taylor to the emergency room.

"Keep me updated...I have more friends to find, and a ness to finish cleaning up."

With that he touches his friends on the shoulder and leaves to finish taking care of the Lard Bots.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<medics tend to him as he convulses>
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
<As a nurse tends to Cobie she hears a whisper from his lips; she looks startled and moves closer, hearing it again; she puts her face right to his to hear it and suddenly Cobalt grabs her and kisses her!>

<At first startled, Night Nurse begins to deeply kiss back, jumping up on his bed!>

"Linda!"

<Dr. Gym'll walks in and Linda runs off embarrassed.>

I'm fine Doc, must have just passed out from the horror of a giant Lard Lad with a tail.

<Cobalt is covered and bruises and scratches which are slowly healing.>

How's Lardy? My healing power has proven completely ineffective to the Bee's toxin. All I can do is hope for the best for him.
 

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Posted by Question Lad on :
 
"So...how are we going to explain this?" Question Lad asked. The two of them were sitting in the waiting room.

"We tell the truth. I lay out the possibilities for recovering his body and powers," Red Arrow said.

"Hmmm...do you really want to deal with him? Don't you think Chief Lardy will realize who this person is?" Question Lad asks.

"I don't know. I could also pull a favor with another family friend if things get difficult here," She smiled. "Shade still owes me for that imp mess a few weeks ago."

"Wait a minute. Shade the super-villain who killed Mr.Terrific? Who held Opal City hostage in what may be the most brillant if horrific siege ever?" Question Lad was curious.

"Yes, but he also gets bored with being a super-villain. So we have helped eachother despite the fact he is an archenemy," Red Arrow said.

"Just be careful Red Arrow. Don't let your mind be corrupted by such people who don't understand the difference between good and evil, justice and impunity. Most people sacrifice justice in favor of peace," He said.

"The patient will see you both now," The nurse said. The two faced eachother and walked into the room.
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
<Cobalt catches up on recent events to see what the status is on the Red Bee and what the property damage is.>

Someone is going to have to speak to Red Arrow about this. Lardy and Dev know her much better than I.

I'm also very proud of Question Kid for out-smarting her and making her see the light. He's really proving himself here, even though we've had our disagreements. He'll be crucial in taking down the Red Bee...
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev lands on Medicus 2 to check in on his friends.

Wandders to Cobalt Kids room, and is glad to see him in relatively good shape.

"You look good. You haven;t by chance heard fro Timberwolf or hot Chick. They disappeared during the fight after they both got hurt, and I cannot find them anywhere. I even tried the Bunker, but it is locked, and the code I have does not work."
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<Lardy's doctor comes to Cobalt's room>

I'm afraid the Chief is declining, Mr. Cobalt. He went against my orders, and he's maxed out his nervous system, allowing the toxin to overpower him.

If we can't find an anti-toxin that will work, he may be gone within the day...
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
<Cobalt is concerned; with his healing powers not working on Lardy and seeing firsthand the Bee's toxin kill others, he knows Lardy is in enormous pain.>

If only we knew more about the Red Bee's physiology! They tried some tests on him at Takron-Galtos but it proved too dangerous. They couldn't get him to be sedated and he killed all the doctors.

Could the Dark Oval have learned something more about him. Perhaps they would--

<suddenly Cobalt stops as if a thought perculating in the back of his mind for some time has finally come to the forefront; his go wide as if he's discovered something but then he creases his brow as if to dismiss the thought.>

Could it be...? It doesn't make sense. But perhaps...?

Dev, I suddenly think its paramount that we find Timberwolf and Hot Chick. It could be the only way we could save Lardy.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
"Can you get out of here? I think we need to start at the Bunker."
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
They exit
 

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Posted by Question Lad on :
 
Red Arrow stood in the hosptial room in sadness.This is just horrible. I have several options, but after the robot thing everyone will hate me for suggesting them! They seem to hate everything I suggest...I don't understand why. We are in a ******* war and losing is not an option! She gazed at the Soul Gem, who only repeated this sentence:

When the war is over, go to he who is called Shazam.

"Please don't die, Chief Lardy. Please live and prove to me that you don't have to build your own justice," Red Arrow said.

Question Kid just stood there, horribly conflicted. He should not die by the hands of a random super-villain. He in multiple lifetimes has killed millions and left behind far too many children crying for vengeance...and in my case justice. Was he enjoying his new life when my older sister was tortured in front of my face by his enemies? Impunity, Impunity all around.

"Impunity," He said aloud. "This is not fair at all."
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev delivers the infomation to the Doctors and waits for news.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
As Dev is waiting for the Doctors to bring him news af Chief Taylor, he begins wandering around Medicus 2. He ends up outsode one of the LMBP patients doors again. This time he gathers up enough nerve to enter and check on Tempest.

She is still in her coma, and Dev just sits on a chair looking at her and alternately out the window and beyond. The room is dark and he blends himself into the colors around him so that nobody will see him if they look in the room.

"I don't know what to do," he says in hushed tones. "My life is falling apart. My kids are with whomever their mother is and who appears to be Sharklads 'mother.' The person I married has been dead for years, and I'm not sure who I was with all thise years. My brother has apparently isn't the person I thought he was...or any of us did, except Des, one of my best friends here. Lardy puts me in charge, and all I've accomplished is barely surviving a battle with the Red Bee, and I;m about to do something that is probebly going to get me killed, and I don't know that I care right now."

He leans forward and rubs his forehead with his hands. "All this, aand now I'm in the room of a woman I don't even really know, and that was trying pretty hard to arrest me a few weeks ago. I needed to talk to someone, and you're here...and I guess I hoped that you wouldn;t mind it. If I don't survive what's coming, and if you can hear any of what I'm saying...know that I hope you get better soon...and I'm sorry if I hurt you during our fight."

Dev got up and he walked over to her bed. He looked down at her and touched her hand. "Good luck," he said and he walked out to find a Doctor to get an update on Lardy.

[ March 08, 2011, 06:25 PM: Message edited by: Dev Em ]
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<Lardy's doc checks on him>

Hm. No change since the anti-toxin was administered... <reads Kalla's info> ...but according to this, that may be a good sign. Most of the "failures" seem to react with a hastened death.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev waits out in the hallway listening to every word. Growing more anxious by the minute.

"I wish there was something I could do to help..."

He stops himself short of hitting something in frustration, "I'm just sprockin useless."
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<eyes open, sees a birthday cake nearby> Mm? Happy...birthday?
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
"Lardy?" Dev says and feels a smile creep onto his face. "I guess he's feeling better then..."
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
Me? Yeah...I feel great! Now...will someone give me a slice of my ****in' cake?
 

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Posted by Timber Wolf on :
 
Timberwolf and Hot Chick walk in. Timberwolf looks at Hot Chick and smiles.

Looks at Chief Lardy and smiles. "Glad you're feeling better Lardy, and thanks for helping Hot Chick out during the Lardzilla fight."

[ March 08, 2011, 07:15 PM: Message edited by: Timber Wolf ]
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<scarfing down his second piece of cake>

<eyes them, glaring for a moment at Hot Chick>

*gulp* <drinks some water>

You two...you aren't seeing each other, are you?
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
"Say, sorry to interrupt, but can I get a band-aid? I've got a Lard-bot splinter in my finger."
 

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Posted by Timber Wolf on :
 
Tinberwolf glares back a bit at Lardy. "Yes we are...is that a problem?"
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev sees Sharklad enter. "Ummm, I think the nurses station is this way Bruce...I'm sure they have a band aid."
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
"Cool, thanks... I'll let you guys get back to whatever you were talking about..."
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev walks Sharklad out to the nurses station. "Thanks for all your help with the Lard Bots yesterday."
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
"No worries... it feels good to cut loose every once in a while... looks like Lardy is doing better. How's Furb, I mean, Timber Wolf?"
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<at T-Wolf> Furball, do you have any idea who this woman really is? Trust me...you don't wanna know!

<holds up dish> Cake?
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
<BOOOOM>




<wind picks up and a portal appears. Medical staff are startled. Power Boy steps out>


<He's holding a vial, and appears to be covered in blood, and looking a bit worse for wear .... like he's had the left side of his hair ripped out>

<Power Boy tosses the vial to the nearest doctor>

"The Red Bee's blood. Happy Birthday Lardy. What'd I miss?"
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
"Seems to be doing alright. No worse for wear from the fight, and seems to be happy with Hot Chick."

Dev looks around to see if anyone is near.

"He's gotten some more intel on our problem. We're going to have to go off planet for a while soon, are you up for it?"
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<looks over PB> Um...cake?
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev and Sharlad run back in when they hear the boom.

"Power Boy? Was wondering where you had gotten too."
 

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Posted by Power Boy on :
 
I'm starved! Thanks. Hope you're feeling better.
 

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Posted by Timber Wolf on :
 
Timberwolf looks at Lardy with a deadly serious expression. "I know more than you think...that grecian formula seems to be doing the trick doesn't it...nowbe gracious and thank Power Boy for the birthday gift."
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
Well, if I keep eating this cake, I might have sever indigestion, Peebs! *BURP* Excuse me! <resumes glaring at HC & TWolf while eating fourth piece>
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
"Yeah, Dev, count me in... listen, something happened the other day when I was in my tank with Lolita."

Dev raises an eyebrow.

"No, not that," SharkLad says wearily. "Believe me, I was game until the Lard-bot invasion, even if that would have been a crappy thing to do to Cobie. Anyway, I heard an all too familiar laugh. PsychoticBeaver is back. Where ever we go from here, we're going to have to watch our tails."
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
Thanks, Peebs. I'm sure the blood will be useful.
I take it the Bee's still on the loose?

<gives TWolf the "you and I have to talk" look>
 

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Posted by Timber Wolf on :
 
"I think I'll skip the cake...might loose a hand trying to get a piece," he says while giving Lardy the understanding nod.
 

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Posted by Hot Chick on :
 
Oh, this is ridiculous, Lardy! He knows, okay? He knows everything!

{PB looks puzzled because he has NO IDEA what they're talking about}

Now, give me a piece of that friggin' cake, already!
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev nods in agreement to Sharklad. "Definately."

He looks at Lardy. "Yeah, unfortunately he got away and we haen't seen him since the battle where we lost Roy. We were trying to find him when Emily activated the Lard Bots."

Dev gives Lardy the "we need to talk about her" look.
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
"um, nobody offered me cake?"
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
Fine! <slices her a piece and gives it to her>

Furball...you know everything? Do you know this isn't the first slice of my cake she's had?

<looks at Sharky>

Pardon my manners. Have some cake, Sharky! Sorry, we're fresh out of chum icing....

[ March 08, 2011, 07:45 PM: Message edited by: Chief Lardy ]
 

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Posted by Question Lad on :
 
Question Lad just smiled and kept his place. There was so many politics going on that he didn't know about or care about. He was starting to dislike how personal everything was becoming.

"I will have to give you the present after the war is over, Chief Lardy." Red Arrow said.
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
"Don't mind if I do... so, uh, has anybody seen Lolita?"
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 

quote:

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Originally posted by Question Lad:
Question Lad just smiled and kept his place. There was so many politics going on that he didn't know about or care about. He was starting to dislike how personal everything was becoming.

"I will have to give you the present after the war is over, Chief Lardy." Red Arrow said.

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quote:

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Originally posted by Power Boy:
PB looks increasingly uncomfortable sensing all the tension

" well .. er yes I hope the blood comes in handy but the anti toxin seems to be working ... "

"I'll just uh ... go shower."

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quote:

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Originally posted by Question Lad:
"It's better to give than to receive. And I probably have more money behind my name than anyone else here, so I can give generously,"Red Arrow said.

"That's true, I purchased stock in all the companies Red Arrow's family is associated with. That along with the gold and diamond mines I acquired on a colony should set me for life," Sebastian said. "So you can have as much cake as you want, as long as you don't eat it."

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quote:

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Originally posted by Chief Lardy:
What did I miss a memo, somewhere? Hello, been in critical care of and on for several days! Did you know she's been blackmailing me for more...cake?

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"Well, maybe if there wasn't cake so easily to be had with you, and you hadn't promised her her fair share and then backed down because you all of a sudden couldn't man up to sharing...she wouldn't have had to."
 

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Posted by Hot Chick on :
 
I saved your miserable life, you ASS! {slings some icing at Lardy}
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
Here--have some more, whydontcha?!? <grabs two handsful of cake and throws them at T-Wolf and HC>

[ March 08, 2011, 08:11 PM: Message edited by: Chief Lardy ]
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
"Oh dear god..." Dev says and walks out of the room before it really starts flying..
 

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Posted by Timber Wolf on :
 
Timberwolf picks up a plate of cake..."Ah hell, he says and thows it at LArdy.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<aims another for T-Wolf but hits Dev in the back of the head as he's trying to leave>
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev turns, and is a nice shade of red...picks up a huge piece that just fell off the back of his head and throws it at Lardy, but slips in the process on some icing on the floor and nails Red Arrow in the side of the face.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<aims for Question Kid but gets HC on her bosom>

Um...D'Oh?
 

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Posted by Question Lad on :
 
"We are in a middle of war. We are not alive right now because of our own brillance, but the stupidity of the Red Bee. A smart villain would have attacked the strongest members first! I know this because my parents were Crimson Avenger and Black--"

"I have your memories, Emily.His codename was Red Arrow, he wasn't stupid enough to call himself Black Arrow," Sebastian added.

"Yes, that tells you the power of the media. Anyways, my parents were in the latest incarnation of the All-Star Squadron. I walked in from visiting Grandpa Ryan to find Captain Atom's dead corpse. My father walked in and told me to go to my mother. It turns out my father massacred the entire team except for my mother. She sent me to the Thunderbolts, because she felt most of my relatives were unfit. After that thing with Nrrev and the cosmic cube I ended up here," She explained.

"I will not have another super-team be destroyed. I will not lose another family, because as much as I am a Sivana and my mother was a Knight, I am one of you." She said.
 

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Posted by Timber Wolf on :
 
Timberwolf looks at HC..."this gives me an idea for later, but first..."

He picks up the remainder of the cake that had yet to be cut and heaves it at Lardy, "Happy Birthday Lardass."
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<wipes icing off the parts covering his eyes>

<stares for a long moment>

BWAH-HA-HA-HAAAAA!!!
 

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Posted by Timber Wolf on :
 
Just stares at Lardy.

"Hahahahahahahahaha..."
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<cracking up>

B-best birthday E-EVER!!!

<snorts>
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev laughs as well.

Then...

"People, as much fun as this has been...The Chief and I actually do need to talk about some official business. Please go get yoursselves cleaned up, and wait for us outside. Thanks."
 

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Posted by Hot Chick on :
 
Hmph. Whatever. {wipes icing off bosom and exits}

Coming, Fuzzy?
 

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Posted by Timber Wolf on :
 
"Yeah. Let's go get you cleaned off."

He looks back and gives Lardy a wink, and starts laughing again.
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
<Cobalt walks in looking deadly serious and sees a food fight breaking out in the middle of what he assumed would be a tension filled planning session.>

Well, I see the Red Bee has driven you all mad. Flinging around cake and having your sexual tensions bursting throughout this entire ordeal.

<pointing at Kalla>

She is a renowned murderer who deserves nothing better than a cold prison cell with no trial, or better, a cold sword across her pretty little neck.

But her intel was vital to saving you, Lardy and Timberwolf has vouched for her--for now--so that is enough to set that aside until we deal with the Red Bee. After that, I'd really like some sort of explanation as both friend and an LMB brother.

<points to Red Arrow>

She is responsible for all sorts of property damage on Legion World and what at the time felt like a worldwide invasion. But if Kalla Hrykos can get a temporary pass, I certainly think Red Arrow can. I've disagreed with almost everything she and Question Kid have said but the truth is, I'm beginning to admire their moxy and find their sense of strategy to be very impressive. And besides, we all know property damage means little to me.

<points at Shark Lad>

He better make his move on Lolita sometime soon or he's in for a world of trouble. Trust me, I know. That's my way of telling you I'm cool with it Sharky.

It's time to get this all planned. Between Dev's plan to trap him and Question Kid's plan to weaken him, I think we can take out the Red Bee. And while you call the roll (in its own thread of course), I look forward to further explanation of how a monster such as Kalla, through the use of a bare-breasted illusion, was able to infiltrate Legion World.

<looks at cake>

Surprised a hooker didn't jump out it. (What, it's Lardy.)
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
<looks at Power Boy>

So you battled him one on one and lived to tell the tale. Impressive as ever, PB. Where did the battle take place? It must not have been on this plane of existence, explaining the Bee’s absence these last few days.

<regarding the Kalla secret>

Don't give me that look, Lon. Everyone here knows by now. This is the inner circle for the secret. I'll keep it for now, until this ordeal is over at least.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<Lardy looks as serious as a person can with a face completely coated in icing>

Yeah, there's much to plan and discuss. For the moment it's vital that Hot Chick's identity be kept a secret...or she's no good to us!

<grins> Damn, Des--timed it just right to avoid getting a cake-shellacking! <points at him> Next time, buddy!
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
<hands the nurses several credits>

They'll never realize I them put Bismollian hot sauce in it. The planning session better have several bathrooms...
 

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Posted by Timber Wolf on :
 
Timberwolf stop and looks at Cobie, his face growing dead serious. "You either trust me or you don't. We will talk about this, but coming in here and announcing it for every idiot within 100 yards to hear has just put a real hurt on the idea of keeping a low profile with it...doesn't it you sanctimonious...hypocritical..." He is talking through clenched teeth at this point. "If she deserves to be jailed so badly...you better be willing to throw someone else in this room in the cell next to her, because not everyone in here deserves to be given a free pass just because they're your best friend."
 

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Posted by SharkLad on :
 
"Yeah, well, I'd feel a lot more comfortable with Lolita if I knew who was pulling the strings if you know what I mean..." SharkLad said with a raised eyebrow.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
If Furb--er, whatever he calls himself, now--is referring to me, well... <shrugs> ...he might have a point. <randomly picks some icing off his face and licks his fingers>
 

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Posted by Question Lad on :
 
"Have a happy birthday," Question Kid said. This may not end well for me and Red Arrow. But it was a fun ride, and I do have dossier files on everyone in case they go after me. I have stocks and mines. Oh and the tournaments! That cute Stareyes...whoever he/she is...doesn't really matter given that I'm incidently sexual. He walked into the waiting room and took out his wireless device and began checking the tournament standings.

Red Arrow was nervous, but she knew money was powerful. And with the money came pressure from the super-human community. She felt safe.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev looked around at everyone.

His eyes narrowed at Cobalt Kid and Lardy. "So Des, where do you two want to meet to have this planning session?"
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
I think Lardy should call the roll and all active LMBers should join us. But now I question a 'planning session'. The fewer who know, the better. It's all on you Dev...good luck, my friend.

<puts arm on his shoulder>

I'll have Lolita meet at the rendevous point.

<turns to Sharky>

Sharky, I'm only just recapturing her friendship. Trust me, I pull no strings here.

<now to Timberwolf>

I may be sanctimonious, but you must understand where I'm coming from Timberwolf. No one outside of this room has heard, Lardy is too smart to let anyone listen into his hospital room--I magnetically sensed the devices as I entered. But anyone about to embark on this suicide mission against the Red Bee deserves to know who they're fighting next to.

Bloody Liberty. Timberwolf is really serious about Kalla Hrykos...he really meant it when he said he loved her. I'll let both Lardy and he try to convince me. But maybe I'll need to talk to her myself to understand what they intend.
 

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Posted by Lolita on :
 
No need to call for me, I’m here.

*She walks over to Shark Lad, taking off her trench coat and draping it over her arm.*

And no one pulls my strings but me, Sharky. I hope you know that.

*She looks at Dev Em.*

I know what I have to do.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<holds his Omnicom> Done, Des. The roll is called.

We'll sort all of this out. If "Hot Chick" knew a way to help me, then maybe she knows some more about the Bee that will help us. In the meantime...have the docs make some more of that anti-toxin.

Is Ex doing okay? I took that huge dose, so Dev could save him. Please tell me it wasn't in vain?
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev looked at Lardy.

"Ex is stable, but still in bad shape. So hopefully this stuff will help him too."

He looks at Lolita. "I know you do...everything is going to be alright, and Thank you."
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
I take it he'll live, though. Good.

I...hope this makes me and Ex even.

What about...Tempest?
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev looked down at the ground. "she's still in a coma, and they have no idea if she's going to come out of it."

Dev then turned and walked out of the room.
 

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Posted by Timber Wolf on :
 
Timberwolf watches his brother leave. "Dang, he is not doing good..." he says under his breath.

"So, when do you all want to start this thing?" He says as he looks between Lardy and Cobalt Kid.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
I've...gotta see her.

<thinks> Could Dev be interested in her, too? Guess it'll be a moot point if she doesn't come out of her coma...

<stands, only slightly wobbly>

Mm. Feels good to stand on my own to feet again!

<wobbles some more> Er, could one of you help me to Tempest's room?
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
<looks back at T-Wolf> We'll meet in a coupla hours (OOC: meaning tomorrow) and get to work. We need to allow some time for all the LMBers who can participate to come in. That's assuming the Bee doesn't attack in the interim.

If I were you, Lon, I'd be careful with her and be sure. Not trying to preach, but she's as bad as another woman who destroyed my life back in the day. I...I've never been the same. Just think about it.

Now, could you help me to Tempest's room?
 

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Posted by Timber Wolf on :
 
"C'mon big guy."

Timberwolf lets Lardy lean on him and walks him down the hall.

As they walk, Lon takes the time to say a few things low enough so that Lardy only hears the, "I am beeng careful, and I know what I am getting myself into with her. I'm not my brother...I'm not a boy scout."
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
I'm not either, man. But, I...should never have involved myself with Kalla. Dru had just died--in fact Kalla played a part in that. I was as happy as I've ever been. She and her superiors took it all away, and I literally got in bed with the enemy to get my revenge. I...was in a very dark place. Just...just please keep your eyes open, pal. <pats him on the shoulder>

<arrives at Tempest's room> I think I can take it from here... <opens the door and limps in>
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
A Doctor is looking at her chart.

"Oh, you're a friend of the patients? I'll leave you then."

the Doctor turns and leaves.
 

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Posted by Chief Lardy on :
 
Oh...Tempest. <tears up a little> I wish I was there to fight by your and Roy's side that day. I...I really miss him.

I barely know you, but you are just the type of person I need in my life--one who won't take my shit and who can give as good as you take! <holds her hand> There's more to me than the bluster and swagger I let everyone see, and I think you know it. I hope to the gods that you pull through, and I get the chance to know you better. You are a remarkable woman.

<continues holding her hand and appears to bow his head in prayer as he lingers for a while>
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
<As Dev and Lardy tend to the sick and wounded, Cobalt rushes over to Timberwolf and Kalla Hrykos before they depart>

Wait. I’d have us speak some more before you go. You’ve been my enemy for so long that I’m having trouble seeing you otherwise. But I do realize that for many years I’ve had my spies and agents in the Dark Oval collecting knowledge, and here you are, likely with more knowledge than you realize to the inner workings of the Dark Oval.

“I told you Cobalt…” starts Timberwolf.

Cobalt holds up his hand. “It would help me get more comfortable with the idea, Timberwolf. You see, Kalla and I have never actually met face to face before; we’ve only ever battled from a distance or through our allies.”

Kalla nods, her face deadly serious. “What would you like to know? I am not an open book. You should know I won’t tell you everything, giving you cause to discard me after you’ve had your fill.”

“Tell me about the Red Bee. What do you know? During the Invasion, the Dark Oval freed him and took him back to their lands. I’ve never lost sight of that—and what he did to Lolita—so I’ve constantly had my agents looking for him. I know he escaped during the counter-Invasion I led. But for roughly 70 days, the Dark Oval had him and ran tests. With the Dominion as one of the five powers, surely you must have realized something?”

Kalla considers whether she should speak further, but after sharing a glance at Timberwolf, she decides to share her knowledge: “The Dominion’s studies revealed what was already suspected. The Red Bee is a member of a race known as the Scutellata. We know this because the Scutellata were once citizens of what is now the Dark Oval.” She pauses, but then continues. “Based on the your knowledge you may be aware that one of the five powers of the Dark Oval is the Hive; they are a gruesome, horrific race that work and conquer based on the will of their Queen. Such has it always been for the Hive. They are the furthest from the UP and one of the Dark Oval’s great secrets is the inner workings of their existence.

The Hive have lived for many millennia; along the course of their evolution, they have eliminated rogue elements to ensure all loyalty lay with the Queen. 1,000 years ago, there were many members of the Hive that were not workers serving the Queen; these were rogue killers, having no master and desiring only battle. They were known as the Scutellata. This offshoot of the Hive race had a brief civil war with the rest and when the numbers were too much to overcome, they left the Hive planet and journeyed into the stars to conquer other races, beyond even what is today the Dark Oval borders.”

Kalla pauses again, as Timberwolf and Cobalt Kid listen intrigued.

“The Scutellata were never seen from or heard of again. It is unknown whether they settled on another planet or still exist to this today. 1,000 years later and no known record exists, not in the UP, the Khanate of Sol Invictus or the Dark Oval. You can see then, the utter shock of the Dominion when they discovered the Red Bee, a renowned enemy of Legion World and the LMB far away from the Dark Oval, turned out to be one of the missing Scutellata.”

“But what’s even more amazing is the Scutellata, while ferocious, never once displayed the immense powerset the Red Bee has. They had no abilities to summon swarms or become them; no biological toxin they could release into others. The telepathic abilities yes, stemming from the Hive’s own biology, but that is basically it. And they certainly don’t look like human beings.”

She now exhaled; glad to be done with her story. “That is all I know about him, and indeed, all the Dominion ever learned other that how to counter his toxins, which as you’ve seen, only works 33.3% of the time. He soon killed all his captors and escaped.”

Timberwolf stood in shock, because after all of these years and all of the deaths caused by the Red Bee, they finally had some semblance of knowledge about him.

Cobalt Kid, however, had a face of stone, showing no emotion. Timberwolf knew that look and realized he was working things out in his head. Cobalt at last spoke: “I think I know more of the secret origin of the Red Bee.”
 

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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
 
Now Kalla Hrykos had a look of curiosity on her face, as Timberwolf also turned towards Cobalt. “What do you mean, Cobie? What do you know?”

Cobalt was still arranging his thoughts, looking away but spoke. “I’ve had agents in the Dark Oval for several years, as well as many in the Khanate of Sol Invictus…and ‘other places’. Before it was the Khanate, it was a loose affiliation of planets mistakenly referred to by the UP as “the Barbarian Hordes”. It was much easier to navigate then as the disunity allowed my agents to pierce deep into the territory. One specific agent has always had the particular orders to gather as much local lore as she can get, to fill our files with history and mythology as a better way to understand. And amazingly enough, one legend seems to connect to this story.”

Cobalt now looked at them in the eyes. His last words had him fumbling around his own knowledge but he now seemed to be more direct in what he was saying. “In the Barbarian Hordes there is planet known as Thrxcia; it is now a conquered part of the Khanate but until recently it was independent. They have a rich history with many legends, among them including a story of a race of conquering invaders they believe occurred about 900 years ago. They called them “the Bugs”, and these invaders were known for multiple limbs, multiple eyes and stingers. I believe this was the Scutellata. And if the timeline is correct, this is about 100 years after they left the Hive Planet. We know the Khanate borders the Dark Oval with a long border with a length we have no way to measure. Thrxcia is not far from the border with the D.O.

These “Bug people” savagely tormented the Thrxcians for several years, and the legend has it that in addition to being warriors, they had a super-science which allowed them to create a “Champion of their Race”. As the legend goes, the Champion was sadistic and soon found the Thrxcians to no longer satisfy his lust for battle, and so he turned on his makers…and then he wiped them out. When the dust settled, every single last living member of the “Bug people” were dead, and the “Champion” went off into space, never to be seen again.”

Cobalt stopped for a moment and silence permeated the room, as Timberwolf and Kalla considered the implications of this legend.

“The Red Bee, then. Meaning he is likely over 900 years old,” said Timberwolf.

“Yes. I suspect through science they artificially created him, which would explain all of his abilities. They likely had no idea how powerful they made him. What they did, and whether he is a mutant, or normal sentient experimented on or just artificially born are all facts lost to time—I suspect we’ll never really know. But they made him as their “Champion” and he turned on them and murdered every single member of their race. No further records in the D.O. or Khanate make mention of the Scutellata so its likely only the Bee survived. And he’s likely been terrorizing the galaxies for the last 900 years.”

“Does this knowledge help us in anyway?” asked Kalla.

Cobalt shook his head negatively. “I’m not sure…next to nothing is known about the Hive so we have no insight into any weaknesses. Yet, knowing something on the Red Bee helps me make peace with the “mystery” of our great enemy, and that is power in and of itself.”

“It also means he has at least one ability he’s kept hidden from us,” said Timberwolf. “He can change his form. He walks around like a man but he obviously is not. He’s some sort of grotesque bug, and even, a mutation or experiment of one. He takes great joy in attacking us, so holding that ability back has been by design.”

“He murdered his own race and set out into space 900 years ago, likely performing misdeeds all of this time, causing who knows what kind of chaos from planet to planet. It ends now.”
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev turned to Lardy after a while. His face was not showing emotion anymore. "I need to get out of here for a little bit. Clear my head. Prepare for what's coming. I'll meet up with you guys when it's time."

He left Medicus 2 after stopping by Tempests room one last time. "I hope this works," he says and he is gone.
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
(As Dev Em leaves Tempest's room, leaving only Lard Lad by her bedside, a woman walks towards the room. She wears a long dark purple dress with a layer of chiffon over it, she has a wide rimmed hat on her head, with black chiffon draping down from it to her waist. No one in the hospital stops her, she enters Tempest's room and sees Chief Lardy. She walks over to Tempest and stands across from Lardy. From behind the black chiffon, two purple eyes glow.)

Leave

(Lardy is outside of Tempest's room in the chair next to the door, which is now closed. He has no recollection of what has just happened and honestly believes that he has willingly left. Meanwhile, back in the room, the woman picks up Tempest's chart.)

I received your call. Science has done all it can for you.

(The woman brushes Tempest's hair off her forehead.)

Little Theresia...

[ March 28, 2011, 03:32 AM: Message edited by: Tempest ]
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev Em is brought in by an emergency crew.

Doctors start running back and forth.

They wheel him into an operating room and the doors shut.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
After a long surgery, Dev is wheeled into a room in the ICU ward.

The Doctors consult about his condition.

"He's as stable as we can get. Damned Durlan physiology moves the vitals around. Makes it impossible to work on, but probably saved his life."

"It'll be a few days before we'll see if he;s going to come out of the coma...and even then, there's a good chance that the neurological damage the Bees venom did may be irreversable."

"The serum we gave his team-mate does not seem to be working on him..."

[ March 10, 2011, 11:26 AM: Message edited by: Dev Em ]
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
(After what seemed to be a couple of hours, the woman that has entered Tempest's room leaves Tempest's bedside. She turns to the patient.)

All right, but don't be long, your eyes need some exercise.

(The woman walks through the door, when she emerges on the other side, she is covered in green luminescent smoke. Her body fades from sight and she is gone.)
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
(Tempest's body lays still in cold hospital room. The sound of the medical machines the only noise. But while she seems to retain her coma status, in truth the woman who has just entered her room has relieved Tempest of that state. Now Tempest has chosen to remain still as she sends herself to another plane.

Unknown to the eye, ear and most trained psychic senses, Tempest wanders the Medicus until she comes across Dev Em.)

Dev. What have you done? I hope your thirst has been quenched.

Now it's time to bring you home.

[ March 09, 2011, 11:53 PM: Message edited by: Tempest ]
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
As Dev lays in the room, his vital signs continually grow weaker. Slowly, but they are starting to fail.

[ March 10, 2011, 04:51 PM: Message edited by: Dev Em ]
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev Em, or at least his astral form, comes through the wall into the room.

When he sees Tempest, he breathes a sigh of relief, if such a thing was even possible in this situation; at the very least, his image went through the motions anyway. "Thank you. I wasn't sure if you heard anything or even understood what I was trying to say. I'm still not sure, but you're here and I need your help."

Tempest smiled and nodded.

"Before that though, Let me explain something. I'm not entirely out of my mind. I've been going through hell lately, and things started to go a bit out of control for me. My frustration level with everything in my life is higher than it has ever been and I needed to release it. The Red Bee provided me with that outlet."

He moved a little towards her and smiled.

"Shortly after our little back and forth at the Rookery, several ideas came to me. The first being that the Red Bee kept us from really developing a strategy because all we were doing was reacting to his attacks. We had no idea how to find him, so I talked to Cobalt Kid about an idea I had right after I visited you and gave that long rambling monologue. Sorry about that, but I didn't really know how to put certain things into words, and I wasn't sure who was listening...so I couldn't lay things out the way I really wanted to..."

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Not too long ago on Medicus 2.

Dev pulled Cobalt Kid aside on Medicus 2. He pulled him into an empty room and Cobalt Kid made sure that it was clear.

"Listen, we already talked about Lolita's role in all this, and that she has agreed to help set up the Red Bee by letting me impersonate her, but I need you to let me do something else."

"Just name it Dev," Des said.

Dev lowered his head a little, "I need this fight..."

"We all need this fight..."

"No, I mean I need you to let me fight him to the death before you intervene."

"No. I can't let you do that."

"Look, I need to know something, and I think I can find it out if I die, or am at least close enough to death...I think that that would work too. Plus, I can help weaken him even more if I have nothing to loose."

"Dev, I don't think..."

"Timberwolf and Tempest are the keys to this working. He's good at field medicine, which you know, and she operates on a level that I don't understand, but I know somehow that she can help me if there's a problem at that point. I need you to trust me on this. I've been studying the Bee’s tactics and I have some ideas that should allow me to do some real damage...and take more punishment than I should have any right to and still come out the other side."

"Okay, I'm curious now..."

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Dev turned and looked at his body laying on the hospital bed.

"Even with everything I planned, my body took more physical damage than I thought it would. He broke more bones at the end than I expected. My biggest concern was his biological toxin, and getting past it was the huge problem. The only reason I survived that is because of the fact that I am part Durlan. I set up tracks in my body at the points that he seems most intent on using it on his targets, those tracks flowed most of it through my body away from my nervous system and into my digestive tract...it's also why I threw most of it up during the last stages of the fight when I knew I was starting to fail."

Tempest raised her chin to him and gave him a small smirk, letting him know that she was impressed by his actions.

"The real problem I was going to encounter with it was the nerve damage that the toxin was going to cause no matter what I did...that took a lot of preparation...even for me. I duplicated my nervous system...not an easy thing to accomplish...it drove me a little over the edge these last couple days getting ready for it. It's in place, just hidden beneath the existing one, it just need to be attached, then I can sever the old one and purge it from my body. The new system will get slightly infected once it attaches, but it won't be anything that I need to worry about. The other injuries will heal soon enough, broken bones, cuts and bruises are not really a problem for someone who can fly."

"What was the purpose of all this, why bring yourself here?”

"To talk to her one more time, or at least know that she had moved on. I heard you talking about how you could see souls ...I never got a chance to really ask you about it, since you were in a coma by the time I even thought about it. I was afraid that you had died then...and that hit me in a way that I never expected.

He looks away from her, slightly embarrassed.

When Timberwolf found my wife’s body at the morgue and had it sent here, I hoped that it served as sort of an anchor, or tether for her. I took a huge gamble, and it paid off. I was able to get impressions from my wife once I entered this state of being. This place is one of the most beautiful yet frightening things I have ever experienced."

"Risky move on your part, this plane is dangerous to the most trained of persons."

"It was one I had to take...I needed to know that she was at peace...and I know she is now."

Tempest looked him in the eyes, "Why do you believe you needed me?"

Dev smiled. "Well, two things. Mainly is getting back, I've tried, but I have no idea how to get back in there," he says as he points to his body; "and secondly to thank you, if it wasn't for you, and my interaction with you, I might never have gotten this idea in the first place...as crazy as it was."

He moved towards her and lifted his hand to her cheek. "This is the craziest thing I have ever thought to try, something I would have never even dreamed off a few weeks ago...hell, this right now may all be a death dream anyway...but thank you. I'm finally ready to move on with my life, and it starts with getting my kids back."

He gently takes her face in his hands and gives her a soft kiss. "Thank you. If nothing else, I hope this is the beginning of a new friendship."

She smiled at him, she composed herself, “I think you’ve spent enough time here, are you ready to leave?”

"Yes. I owe you more than I can ever repay," he says as he closes his eyes.

Tempest puts her hands right about Dev’s heart, she twists her right hand until her nails point upward in an open fist. She thrusts her right arm up, opening her hand as she does, causing Dev’s body to shimmer in and out, until he quickly disappears, leaving this plane behind. Tempest smiles to herself, she let’s out a small laugh and fades out.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
<OOC: A big thanks to Tempest for helping me write parts of the above post and making it that much better sounding.>

Dev's body began to convulse in the table. The Doctors rushed in expecting the worst. His vital signs were all over.

"We're going to loose him," one of the Doctors yelled.

Dev Em Flatlined for 20 seconds, then a faint heartbeat started up again. Growing stronger slowly, it finally settled into an acceptable range.

"What was that?" a nurse asked, "What just happened?"

"I am not sure, but he seems to be leveling off," the Doctor said, "but whatever just happened, he seems to be stablizing. He's not out of the woods yet though."
 

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Posted by Question Lad on :
 
Question Lad quickly made his way to the hospital after the battle. The doctors were shocked at how well he looked. Sebastian said, "Emily's memories and my intelligence...my blood can help find a cure. I have traces of the Red Bees' toxin producers and Timber Wolf's healing factor in my system." He gave a blood sample to the doctors.
 

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Posted by Timber Wolf on :
 
Timber Wolf smiled at Question Lad. "You're okay kid. You got a little to learn about prep work, but I think you're getting there," he says with a huge smile on his face. "Watch this," he says as he points to Dev Em.
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
As they look at Dev, his eyes start to slowly, almost painfully open.

"Hey...bro," Dev says in an almost inaudible voice. "Did...we...win?" Dev says through shallow breaths,
 

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Posted by Timber Wolf on :
 
"Yeah. Power Boy came in and delivered the deciding blow. Pretty impressive really. The kid here's got something he thinks will help you through this. It's yours if you want it."

He turns to Quesstion Kid. "You know. I am glad that what I did brought you down from that Red Bee high you were on...but let's never do that again. You did good out there today. Good planning."
 

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Posted by Question Lad on :
 
"Thank you. We'll work together and fix what's broken," He said. "But first I'm going to need a lot of aspirin. There are too many memories in my head right now."
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev shifts his gaze to Question Lad. "I...appre...appreciate the offer...but, sometimes...you need to...need to deal with...the consequences of...your actions...by yourself..."

Dev shuts his eyes and is asleep agian.
 

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Posted by Timber Wolf on :
 
Timber Wolf leads Question Lad out of Devs room.

"Let's get you a little bit of help, and don't feel bad about Dev turning down your help...I know him and he does appreciate the offer, but he can be stubborn as hell about certiain things. It runs in the family."
 

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Posted by Question Lad on :
 
"I see...I know something of family matters," Question Kid closed his eyes and focused on his own memories, which made up the core of his personality despite everyone he absorbed. He would have to start getting in contact with people about rebuilding. "But yes, I can feel the migraine now."
 

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Posted by Tempest on :
 
(As Dev falls back to sleep, Tempest enters his room. She gives a look to the nurse, who immediately leaves.)

I owe someone a big favor for pulling me out of my coma. Rumor has it you came to visit me.

(She pulls up a chair to his bedside.)

I suppose I can give you a few hours.

(She watches him as he sleeps.)
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
At some point while Tempest is sitting with him, Dev opens his eyes just a little. "Hey..." is all he can really say before he falls back asleep again. This time with a little grin on his face.

[ March 12, 2011, 09:07 AM: Message edited by: Dev Em ]
 

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Posted by Dev Em on :
 
Dev awoke some time later. He was not sure how much time had actually passed since his battle with the Red Bee. He looked around his room and there was nothing to indicate to him if he had been out hours, days, oreven longer.

He felt better, nit great, but better than he had when he saw his brother and someone else...who was that kid with him...Dev knew he knew him from somewhere, but his memory of the last few days (at least he thought it was days) was a little fuzzy.

He tried to get up and sharp shooting pain ran through both of his shoulders. He laid back down and concentrated. Yep, multiple breaks in both shoulders, his left arm was fractured, ome of his collar bones, and thre were some stress fractures in both legs. He attempted to move his toes...okay, my spinal cord is intact, he thought.

Breathing and heart rate seem okay, he thought to himself as he looked at the monitors he was hooked up to.

He put his head back down on the pillow, the kid...Question Lad, that's who was with Lon the other night...or whenever it was. Said he had something that would help get me through this...

He thought long and hard about the idea of getting something to help heal his body quicker. No. I need to do this part on my own. I took the biggest risk of my life, and somehow made it through...Tempest. It was her. By the gods...I remember everything now.

Dev smiled to himself, "It actually worked," he mumbled to nobody, "I need to see what's going on out there," he said to himself as he looked to the door.

Dev thought for a moment and had a realization. He looked around the room for what he needed. He finally spotted a wheelchair near the door.

That will have to do for now, he thought and started concentrating. He slowly lifted himself off the bed. Flight has it's advantages he thought and floated over to the chair.

Settling in and resting his arms, he concentrated and the chair moved slightly. This was going to be harder than he thought.

Just then a Nurse came in and screamed. She had looked past him to the empty bed.

"I'm here," he said a little sheepishly.

"What are you doing out of bed?"

"I need to check on my friends."

"They can wait."

"Please. I feel responsible for them being here."

She looked at him, "fine, one quick tour around and then back in bed for you."

"Thanks."

Dev got to see Exnihil, who was ready to be released. Several staffers from the Office of Security were in various stated of recovery. After a while the Nurse pushed Dev back to his room.

Dev asked about Tempest and was told that she had been released.

"Thanks for the tour Nurse. Can I get an Omnicom so I can contact some friends?"

"We'll see what the good Doctor says, but oyu should have one by the end of the day," she said and halped him get back in bed. "You;re recovering nicely, and very rapidly."

"Smoke and mirrors..." he said and chuckled.

He looked at the window, "can you open that and let some sunshine in please."

She nodded and opened the shades.

Dev thanked her and soaked up the sunshine... "It was all real..." He said quietly as he fell back asleep.
 

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