Power Boy stood at the docks of the Freeport, duffle bag over his shoulder, waiting for the others to show up, if they were serious about joining him. Humanoids and non humanoids rushed to catch their shuttles, from the looks of the Freeport, it seemed like business as usual, as if the galaxy wasn't in disarray after fighting for its very survival.
A volunteer mission to help out some the poorest people in the UP would be just what he needed. After all the violence and horrors of the Dark Oval War it would be nice to help people one on one.
... and if they could take out a few of the gangs on Rimbor, well, that would be fun too. A good old fashioned "super hero locks up criminals" story for the news couldn't hurt the LMB's reputation or the general sense of safety for the average UP citizen. Instead of the type of story they've been living through recently "the end of all that is".
"What do you think Mother Box? Will anyone join us."
Posted by Lolita on :
Hello Peebs…nice to see you. “Word” has come through the grapevine about your mission, and I’d like to join you if there’s room. I’m sure there’s plenty I can contribute while the LMB is on Rimbor.
< Lolita leaves it at that, hoping Power Boy doesn’t push her for more of an explanation. She’s served as the Legion’s premiere spy throughout his term and he’s never asked her to come forward with more of an explanation that is necessary. It’s been a pleasant, albeit tense, unspoken relationship. But clearly, her presence indicates this mission will be more than just feeding the poor and busting up gangs. >
Posted by Power Boy on :
<Power Boy's huge smile on first seeing Lolita, had changed to an arched eyebrow. His t-shirt and jeans seemed somehow inappropriate now. He wanted for his battlesuit for a moment. They had been through so much together and not very much of it good.
Lolita had changed so much, from a girl with great potential to a woman of great intelligence, wit, and resources. He just never thought she would turn out quite this way. His relationship with her was changing from that of a big brother who protected her from danger in battle to the LMB leader who was suspicious of her but, might need her someday, to do his dirty work. Power Boy was especially disdainful of spies and secrecy. He now realized what a luxury that viewpoint was. Strength and fighting skill had served him well ... before the Dark Oval war, then he grew an appreciation for the darker arts of warfare. The need for spies and leverage when you were hopelessly out gunned. He still didn't find it particularly flattering, on him or on this 'little sister'.
His smiled returned, though not as warm as before, and he held out his arms in friendship. and kissed Lolita on the cheek.>
"I think a break will be good for all of us. We're just waiting for a few more."
[ November 19, 2012, 09:49 AM: Message edited by: Power Boy ]
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
Emily Sivana walked into the Freeport. She felt a bit of unease. I feel a strange going to a foreign planet to fight crime and poverty given the state of Charltonburg...I know that Rimbor is a lot worse, but I feel a bit like a hypocrite. I also worry about Question Lad when I am away. I know that Xben and the others are good men, but I don't like the prospect of another attack by the Tyrian. She saw Lolita, who she had never interacted with on a regular basis. Lolita was primarily known for being in Cobalt Kid's circle, and Cobalt Kid's circle was pretty political. Ever since the Lardbot incident Emily promised not to mix science and politics again.
Posted by Power Boy on :
" hello miss sivana! You're the third to arrive ... After we get on board I will give a short debrief but really ... It's rimbor ... We won't have any trouble finding ... Trouble."
" I believe you and Lolita know each other ? "
< notices a bit of frost between the two. Wonders if there's something to it or just ... friction>
< after an awkward pause>
" Well we will have plenty of time to get to know each other on the trip. The star gates are still not all functioning and the few that are are jammed with resources and trade going to planets that need it. Our legion cruiser should make good time without one."
Posted by Power Boy on :
Power boy starts packing the cruiser ... Guns, food, body armor, medicine, etc.
Whistling to himself he thought Legion world would be in good hands. Jerry and all the others could take over for a short time ... And this mission was important ... The galaxy was being taken over by pirates and mob gangs ... The nassholes were Taking advantage of the power vacuums in the universe and the lack of military personal back from the war. The military and police forces were exhausted from the war and depleted ... Having to deal with gangs now as well as performing relief efforts.
Rimbor ... Rimbor was where all the pirates and gangs went at one point ... Most had offices there ... Rimbor was a major hub of Crime in the UP. Arms, money, and criminals moved through rimbor daily. Take out rimbor, cut off the head, and it would just be a matter of cleaning up the gang members. That would give suffering planets at least a fighting chance.
[ November 19, 2012, 01:16 PM: Message edited by: Power Boy ]
Posted by Lolita on :
< Lolita nods to Emily Sivana and offers a smile >
Nice to meet you, Red Arrow. I don't think we've actually been properly introduced yet. I've heard great things about you and your abilities.
I've heard about this one and how keen her instincts are. It won't take very long before she realizes I have a secondary purpose here that is much more secretive and political. Maybe she's someone I can trust when our backs are up against the wall?
Perhaps its a good idea to have one of the Legionnaires or Security Officers put some pressure on him for information? Or at least keep an eye on Legion's #1 crime boss...even if he'll never admit to being so.
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
Emily said, "It is a pleasure to meet you."
She could not help listening to Lolita's conversation with Power Boy. I wonder if this has something to do with Charltonburg. They keep trying to build a casino there, though some are worried that either Mr. Verde or Mr.Violetta will control the house. I wonder if this crime boss is trying to get involved? Posted by Power Boy on :
Power Boy considered Lolita's words.
" that scum? Why he is allowed on legion world is beyond me."
" I'll see if Shark Lad can go. Ha! He's probably feeling irritable with you traveling so often. If not ill have to see who is available at the security office."
Power Boy looked at Emily Sivana as if contemplating something " it would be nice to have someone approach him with a subtler touch, someone connected to him, maybe someone he owes money or needs money from .... "
Posted by Angdar Fel on :
"Hello everyone," Angdar said as he landed. "Sorry I'm running a bit late."
Angdar looked at the three assembled so far. Of them, he knew Power Boy and had met Lolita on Weber's World briefly. The other he had not met.
"Ummm...Kinetix should be here any time. She left just after me."
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
Emily Sivana paused, "There is one person I can think of capable of pulling such a feat off. She's currently serving time in the Kane County Jail though. Would you be willing to bargain with her in order to catch this crime boss?" This choice would involve a great deal of personal risk on her part. She trusted this woman to get the job done, but knew there could potentially be price.
Posted by Kinetix (Zoe Saugin) on :
"Hey everyone, sorry I'm late! A girl should never fight crime without looking her best."
<Kinetix strikes a pose in her green blouse over blue jeans. Noticing the somewhat disapproving stares from Emily and Lolita, both of whom she'd only met briefly, she decided to change tactics>
"Actually, don't worry about me slowing us down. I TKed this outfit while walking here. What delayed me was this -"
<she pulls her omnicom from her purse>
"Since our mission is partly for relief and partly to clean up Rimbor, I did some quick research on current efforts there. If you'll give me your contacts, I'll send you the file right now. I wish I'd been faster, but this was a spur-of-the-moment trip..."
<Out of the corner of her eye, she sees Angdar smiling in approval. Both Emily and Lolita's stares softened, and Power Boy nodded approvingly. She didn't want to earn the reputation of being just a fashion-slave airhead, and besides, it was her suggestion that they undertake relief efforts.>
Posted by Lolita on :
Welcome, Zoe.
< turning back to Emily >
Unfortunately, Nyebif is a very clever and thorough crime boss. The best security officers on Legion World haven't been able to tie him to any sort of crime. "Catching him" isn't the problem. "Catching him in the act" is more like it.
Still, he knows we know about him. So we might as well press him for information when we need it.
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
"It is simply an option," Emily said. "I cannot think of anyone more capable of finding him than Madam Verde, though I realize the risk in letting her out of prison." One of them being that the whole love potion fiasco has completely changed her perspective on my boyfriend. I don't want to lose him to a murderess.
She turned her eyes towards the file Kinetix had given her. The typical suspects were on the list: organizations from Yew, Ikgaline,Raltvee, Nasger, Xanthu,etc. She wondered if this trip could end up being more than a vacation to Rimbor.
Posted by Power Boy on :
Bloody Nass ... are these two going to be at odds the whole way? Power boy thought. Ironic, they are so alike: Both brilliant, both excellent marksmen ... and both with many contacts that would be useful when they got to Rimbor.
Power Boy was glad Zoe was there, Often discounted for her easy manner, she was a rock. And Angdar Fel would come in especially handy if it came to guerilla warfare on Rimbor. It would be nice to get to know the warrior more, he might have great potential, as an LMBer and a friend.
"Emily, I'd like to keep the option open but I hesitate to bargain with any criminals. As LMB leader I've kept my hands clean. Not a small feat. "
"I suspect eventually we will have to try some more unorthodox methods with Gruertis Nyebif ..."
Power Boy made a face as if to spit.
"If i had my way I would use him for heat vision target practice ... HA HA .. !!!"
<Power Boy's humor could be brutal. It was a bit of a moral twist how straightforward he was, hating lying and subterfuge, while advocating violence and execution ... with levity. >
"I'll send Shark Lad or Nam'Lor. Make him feel a bit more pressure than usual ... meanwhile we can investigate some back doors to getting what we need from Nyebif!"
Power Boy looks around with a relaxed smile after discussing serious matters. "It seems we are all here, Very well Ladies, after you."
He waved towards the shuttle and held out the keys "Who's driving?"
Posted by Power Boy on :
Peebs writes a message on an Omnicom. They've been taking turns piloting the ship. Peebs didn't trust autopilots.
Shark Lad,
I need a favor. I think you will like it though. We need some information out of the slime, Gruertis Nyebif. You may have to go all the way to Ventura. We believe he has information regarding the mission to Rimbor. I need to know anything he knows, especially in relation to human traffic rumors. No need to be gentle. That's why I'm sending you, the usual police haven't been very effective with this guy.
Power Boy supposed it was almost time to brief the team.
Posted by SharkLad on :
SharkLad had just finished a call when his Omnicom pinged with a message from Power Boy.
“Ventura, eh? I guess I could use a little R and R.”
SharkLad tapped out a message on his Omnicom
Yo Peebs,
I’m in, but I can’t promise he won’t be begging me to kill him after I’m done with him.
S.L.
“Oh sprock! What am I gonna tell Lolita?”
Posted by Kinetix (Zoe Saugin) on :
Kinetix and Angdar are sitting together towards the back of the cruiser. Angdar playfully tickles Zoe, and she swats at him with a mock glare.
"Hey, don't. Lolita and Emily are both leaving their significant others on LW. Let's be a bit sensitive, okay?"
Angdar grins. "Come on, don't tell me you don't want to show off just a little..."
"I like showing off my outfits, but public displays of affection not so much. Unlike you, you naughty boy you."
The two keep sitting close together while reading through their mission notes.
Suddenly, Zoe fell silent. hen she turns to face Angdar squarely. "Ang, when we were joking about feathers and tickling before, you and IB exchanged looks. Is there something you wanted to tell me then?"
Angdar fell silent for a moment. Then finally, he answered, "It was just a... private joke."
[ November 24, 2012, 07:41 AM: Message edited by: Kinetix (Zoe Saugin) ]
Posted by Power Boy on :
Power Boy gathered the small group in the shuttle.
"You all know we are going to Rimbor to provide humanitarian aid and disable some larger elements of the organized crime there. What you may not know is just how bad the situation has become.
In the aftermath of the Dark Oval war, governments are strained, without resources and human power. Not all of the forces have returned from the fringe where the fighting was fiercest. Many of the wealthier UP members are providing aid to the fringe regions.
The star gates are few and far between, interrupting the flow of trade and resources.
In this vacuum an informal economy has sprouted. However, there are indications that there is more to it. There were several elements of organized crime that were waiting for just such a moment to expand their networks and get their sticky tendrils into all parts of government of the UP.
What is worse is we have evidence that suggests these criminal elements are performing illegal super power experiments. The average person is desperate for any kind of power provision in this increasingly lawless UP. I don't need to tell you how dangerous genetic experimentation for the purpose of super powers is.
What's more, we've found that some people unable to pay, have entered into a serfdom form of slavery ... entering into service to pay off the debt from the super powers.
I mean to intervene before this gets out of hand. The introduction of slavery, in any form, will not be tolerated in the UP. This form of serfdom and the selling of human rights can only lead to more exploitation and even marketing humanoids as cattle.
Rimbor is the locus of this experimentation and the organized crime networks. Rimbor is poised to become a criminal government center that rivals the legitimate UP. If we upset the power balance on Rimbor, we can cripple organized crime in the UP, their supply networks, and more importantly ... end this fledgling slavery and super power surgery industry!
When we get to Rimbor, we've got to keep a low profile. We don't know how extensively the crime lords of Rimbor have supplanted the government. Anyone could be in their pay.
Expect a cut throat from the shadows, an arrow from a roof top, a knife in the back from anywhere. No one goes anywhere alone. Anyone going out can be accompanied covertly covered from the air by Angdar or myself.
First we've got to set up a base of operations. I am counting on Zoe to run our cover story. A small group of the LMBP to provide humanitarian aid to the displaced and poor of Rimbor. We will need to be seen very publicly handing out food and clothes. I think Zoe can handle keeping people's attention on her and that front.
Lolita and Red Arrow, I am counting on both of your contacts to figure out the lay of the land on Rimbor.
If it comes to an intervention or a fight with the rowdier elements of Rimbor, that's where Angdar and I come in.
... I know it's a lot but, I also know we are exactly the right group for this. A larger force would never be able to make the inroads we need to root out the infection on Rimbor. If the entire LMB came, they would just scatter and flee like cockroaches until we left, at which point they would return.
Everything else you need to know is in those dossiers. Paper dossiers. Commit them to memory and then destroy them when you're finished. That information came at great cost and must remain confidential. Also, you'll find new more subtle work uniforms in your packs. I don't imagine we will stay incognito very long but we if we go in with our battle suits on and weapons drawn would just make it worse.
Also, you might like some of the new high tech treats in the pockets. It's good to have Rond Vidar back."
Power Boy had changed into his grey and blue striped Legion works suit, except for the "L" on the shoulder, he looked like one the LMB's many service workers.
[ November 22, 2012, 07:57 AM: Message edited by: Power Boy ]
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
Emily nodded at the knowledge. She would get in contact with her grandfather on Cavor, as a new republic dominated by fruit companies Cavor would have significant information on Rimbor. It would also be good to establish an option in case they would have to flee Rimbor in haste. She liked the idea of helping the poor and needy, but changing governments takes a different kind of power. She was glad Sebastian was not here, because he believed people should change governments themselves with little foreign intervention.
Emily doubted that halting operations on Rimbor would stop most crime in the UP. She knew that people like the Tyrian existed everywhere. She could only hope that this current operation would end well.
Posted by Angdar Fel on :
Angdar finished scanning his dossier. He got rid of it and sat back.
He had thought this 'mission' would be good for public relations for Thanagar. Him helping out after the war and all that. Good press meant that he might get a chance to see his family again sooner. The opportunity to crack some skulls while there, of those truly worthy of the beating, would just make the trip all the more worth it.
He thought the three ladies with him could probably more than take care of themselves in a scrape, but he got why Power Boy would want them to be more in the background. They were better suited for being subtle and getting answers through more subtle means.means.
He was a warrior first and foremost, and Power Boy was...well, he was a New God and had more than earned Angdar's respect during the war. He was also a warrior through and through. His kind of leader.
He stood and put on the standard uniform that Power Boy wanted them to wear. he wasn't thrilled with how constricted he felt, and not that the clothing was too tight, he was just more accustomed to wearing less clothing really.
Ah well...he knew that Zoe was probably not going to be thrilled with the clothing choice either.
Posted by Power Boy on :
As the five approach the orbit of Rimbor ... They see just how bad things have become.
In the eastern hemisphere, they can see little flashes of light as two regions trade rocket fire.
As they enter the atmosphere, the shuttle passes space-debris ... shattered remnants of vessels, the results of open attacks by space-pirates.
Power Boy types in a course for the largest mega city of Rimbor when ...
Posted by Power Boy on :
The LMB cruiser is hailed by Space-Pirates:
AYYYY ARR ! MATEEESSS! PREPARE TA BE BOARDED AND WE'LL TAKE THAT SHIP OFF YUR HANDSSS AND ANYTHIN' ELSE U'VE GOT! OTHERWISE YUR GONNA HAVE A VERY BAD DAY ... AND REST OF YUR LIFE ... A SHRT LIFE INDEED!!!!
MUAHAHAHAHAHHA!
The pirate ship then begins to fire warning shots, grazing the LMBP cruiser.
Posted by Power Boy on :
Power Boy grinned.
"They picked the wrong shuttle. I guess our mission begins now. Activate transuits."
The shuttle rocked as the pirate ship attached their crude docking clamps to the hull.
About a dozen pirates in make shift space suits floated out into space towards the LMBP cruiser.
They had cybernetic enhancements and laser rifles. They may even have black market super powers.
Posted by Power Boy on :
Posted by Kinetix (Zoe Saugin) on :
"You have GOT to be kidding," Zoe muttered. "I didn't think real space-pirates would TALK like Treasure Island rejects!" With a wave of her hand, she stopped the first hail of bullets in mid-air. Then, the nearest pirate's gun glowed green as it wrapped around him. He only had a moment to look startled before Zoe hit him on the head with it.
Zoe turned to the next nearest, a girl with dark skin and long hair in a ponytail. Zoe raised her hand to lift her opponent's gun...
... and was shocked to see it be pulled back down.
The girl's lips twisted into a cruel smile. "You're not the only telekinetic around here."
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
A voice shouted, "There is only five of them! We can take this ship easily."
"Should we take prisoners?"An orange-skinned Yewan asked. It was difficult to tell if it was a male of female due to its hair-style and built.
The captain answered, "Take no prisoners! Remember what happened last time?"
"Whatever you say boss," The Yewan said. He took out a broad sword and began running towards the LMBers. Red Arrow began her attack b firing three arrows.
Posted by Power Boy on :
Power Boy grinned to himself ... "we haven't even reached Rimbor and they're trying to kill us. It must be worse than we though."
Power Boy grabbed the pirate nearest to him ... and threw her with his might ... way out into deep space.
She would survive but it would take her some time to get back, or she would need a rescue.
Power Boy focused his laser vision on another pirate ... crippling his space suit ... oxygen sputtered from the pirate's suit ...
That pirate would have to return to the ship before his suit collapsed completely.
Then, Power Boy sped towards the pirate ship. His red and black costume blurred as he moved.
Posted by Angdar Fel on :
Angdar flew from the ship and zeroed in oint eh biggest pirate he could find.
"C'mere big fella," he said as he approached.
The behemoth swung at him, but he veered out of the way with millimeters to spare.
"Quick for a big guy...huh?"
The pirate turned and moved after him. "More than fast enough for a little thing like you!"
"Creative with the phrases as well."
The pirate flew past Angdar as he moved slightly to the left. After he had passed, Angdar pulled his mace from his belt and smiled.
The pirate laughed when he saw the weapon Angdar had chosen. "Little Havenite thinks that his big bad mace is going to hurt me? Bwahahahahahaooooooof..."
Angdar flew over and grabbed his mace, tossing it behind him to pick up later. "First off, I'm from Thanagar, not Starhaven. Second, this isn't just a mace...it's an nth metal mace. Lastly, I don't even need this to take someone as pathetic as you down."
The pirate regained his breath and finished coughing. "Gonna rip your wings..."
Angdar grabbed the mans right arm as his fist passed by him, pulled the pirate forward and hit him squarely in the back of the head with his left hand.
The pirate held the back of his head, "what the frack!?!"
"Oh yeah, my fists hit with the power of nth metal as well creep."
The last thing the pirate saw before loosing consciousness was Angdar's right first coming towards his face.
---
Angdar flew over and grabbed his mace. He quickly glanced towards their ship and saw that the women had things in control there and turned, heading towards the pirates cruiser to join Power Boy. "Nice vacation so far," he said to himself and grinned."
Posted by Power Boy on :
Power Boy overheard Angdar "It is starting to get more ... 'fun'."
Peebs was tempted to rip open the pirate space-ship but thought it might be useful later.
He flew over to the air lock ... and pulled the mechanical lever ...
The airlock made a GASP ... as it opened.
Posted by Power Boy on :
The doors of the airlock open ... slowly ... and inside stood ...
Power Boy dodged, for some reason, despite being invulnerable ... it was his instinct.
As the pirate captain's flaming hands went long missing Power Boy ... the fist went into the wall of the shuttle ... and it sizzled ... the wall panel went white ... faded ... and disappeared.
"ANTI-MATTER GLOVES." Power Boy said aloud. he knew he knew that smell.
Anti-Matter technology was strictly regulated in the UP, in fact only a few labs in the UP were allowed to use small amounts for research.
Anti-Matter weaponry was abhorrent!
Power Boy continued to dodge, the assailant with anti-matter gloves ... too slow for the New Gods super speed.
Power Boy thought of Angdar behind him.
"Angdar stay back!"
Posted by Power Boy on :
Power Boy crouched as the space-pirate approached Angdar.
"This is going to be messy."
Power Boy's eyes lit up, and his laser vision fired.
Golden beams of light struck the pirates fore arms where they connected to the Anti-Matter gauntlets. In a horrifying scene that only took a moment, the space-pirates gauntlets with hands inside, were cut off and dropped to the floor.
ARRRRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!
The gauntlets sizzled as they hit the floor ... but the Anti-Matter charge diffused as they were connected from the host.
The space-pirate fainted, his thick muscular form hitting the deck. His wrists cauterized by the Power Boy's laser vision.
.............................
The blood curdling scream ended the fight. The remaining space pirates that were conscious ... surrendered giving up instantly at the gruesome sight.
Posted by Angdar Fel on :
"Thanks Power Boy. I was kind of out of room to move here," Angdar said as he lifted his right hand and knocked on the airlock directly behind him.
He looked from Power Boy down to the pirate laying on the floor without hands. "Effective. If a bit extreme. Better than I was going to do...my cut would not have been automatically cauterized."
Posted by Kinetix (Zoe Saugin) on :
Back in the LMBers ship, Kinetix dodged the objects being hurled at her by the telekinetic pirate. She glanced frantically around for Emily or Lolita, but couldn't see them in the fray - they were busy with their own opponents.
She threw herself across a corridor just as a knife flew past her ear. Seething, she turned and faced the pirate and telekinetically squeezed the tube carrying air into her suit.
"Hah! I can just hold it open, you know," the pirate laughed mockingly.
"You can try, but can you succeed?" Zoe smirked. She focused her will on crushing the tube.
The pirate frowned, and focused her own will. She began reaching out to rip a hole in Zoe's own transuit. Zoe gasped as she felt the fabric of her suit stretch. She quickly reinforced it, then redoubled her efforts on her opponent.
Sweat began pouring down both of their faces. Zoe was beginning to tire, but she only needed a few seconds before lack of air would...
The pirate slumped to the floor. Zoe quickly checked - she was still breathing. Zoe quickly snapped a power inhibitor on her.
"Now, where are the others?" She flew off to where the sounds of fighting were heaviest.
Posted by Kinetix (Zoe Saugin) on :
Before she got far, a rain of bullets hit the wall behind her. Gasping, Zoe hit the deck.
She turned to see a large man with guns on his arms. He grinned evilly as he aimed again. "Shame to waste such a pretty one as you, but I know who you are. Too powerful to live." He squeezed the trigger.
Zoe quickly threw up a shield, then merged the bullets into a single large sphere and threw it back at the pirate. It hit him on the side of the head, and he collapsed to the floor with a thud.
"You didn't know me well enough, did you?"
She quickly fused his limbs to the floor and dismantled the guns on his hands. "Grife, how many more of them are there?"
Posted by Power Boy on :
Power Boy carefully tossed the Anti-Matter gauntlets into a tesseract storage pocket he carried around. "Rond Vidar, you've outdone yourself."
With the pirate ship secured Power Boy said:
"We had better see how the women are doing and get back to the shuttle. We can't let them have all the fun Angdar!"
[ November 26, 2012, 03:02 PM: Message edited by: Power Boy ]
Posted by Lolita on :
As the fighting continued, Lolita remained hidden, crouched over an unconcious pirate with the unfortunate codename of Thunderballs. Using special tech deemed illegal in the UP, she was downloading information directly from the pirate's brain into her omni-com and then analyzing it as it flashed across the screen.
Ah.
That's what I was looking for. This band might be a bunch of B-listers, but clearly they are connected to the real enemy on Rimbor.
It appears "the Drunken Scabbard" is where we're going to get some real information on The Sword of Carnage, who seem to be the real power players on Rimbor.
<pulls out blaster and blasts the pirate again, ensuring he remains in la-la land, then moves to rejoin the others, assuming they have been able to take care of themselves>
Posted by Angdar Fel on :
Angdar nodded and flew out the airlock and back to their ship as fast as possible.
Upon entering,m he found an unconscious pirate.
"Zoe? Emily? Lolita? Anyonehere...?"
Posted by Kinetix (Zoe Saugin) on :
"MOVE!" Kinetix yelled at Angdar as she gestured behind him. Acting on reflex, Angdar dove forward. He turned to see Zoe's green power signature enveloping a chunky female pirate with steel claws for fingernails.
"Thanks, and don't move," Angdar said calmly as he tossed his mace in Zoe's direction. Zoe calmly stood her ground as the mace flew past her; she turned to see a large pirate hold up a staff that crackled with electricity. The staff was no match for Angdar's mace, though, and the pirate crumpled to the floor.
"We make a good team," Angdar smiled as he approached Zoe.
"I guess," she said. Then she turned away before he could reach her. Angdar raised an eyebrow; Zoe was normally direct when something upset her. Before he could say so, she flew into the next room. "We have to find the others."
Shrugging his shoulders, he collected his mace and followed.
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
They are so cute together, Emily thought. She made a note to call Question Lad when they land on planet. Though she would say quiet about the location out of fear of his concern. He left Salvador as soon as possible, and Rimbor was currently worse than that part of Nasger.
She stared at the pirates trapped under net-arrows, and turned to see Lolita putting her omni-com back in its holder. Emily mused,We really need to switch to a different brand or model. Those things are really susceptible to hacking. Posted by SharkLad on :
En route to Ventura
Shake your love I just can´t shake your love Shake your love I just can´t shake your love Shake your love I just can´t shake Shake your love I just can´t shake your love
"What the sprock is this? Ugh, that's the last time I let Lolita borrow my iPod."
Switching off the audio system, SharkLad piloted his cruiser in silence for several minutes. That he hadn't been able to reach Lolita before starting out on his mission was starting to bug him -- not just because he missed her but because of how much he missed her. It was an unfamiliar and at times still an uncomfortable feeling for the hero who once went by the moniker Lone Shark. He was looking forward to this mission if only because it would give him a chance to stretch his muscles after sitting behind a desk since returning to Legion World from the Dark Realm.
SharkLad pulled up the holo-file on Gruertis Nyebif. It practically oozed with slime.
"Yeah, this is gonna be fun."
SharkLad glanced at the screen of his iPod.
"Oh, what the sprock..."
Shake your love I just can´t shake your love Shake your love I just can´t shake your love Posted by Angdar Fel on :
Once they had secured the remaining pirates, They took the ship closer to the pirate cruiser.
"We'll find out what Power Boy wants to do with them and their ship as soon as he gets back," Angdar said.
He glanced over at Kinetix, and she looked out the front view screen as soon as he did.
"Zoe, are you still upset about what happened with Ibby back on LW?"
Posted by Power Boy on :
Power Boy stepped back onto the LMBP cruiser. He towed a pile of space-pirates tied up with tubing from their space-pirate ship.
He dumped them all in a cargo bay.
After a short debrief he said " well done. well done. We've got two options now ... head to the Drunken Scabbard or to the coordinates the space-pirate ship gave us. Well ... I think I will need a drink before we take on any more pirates."
Power Boy winked and Lolita set a course for the surface ... and the Drunken Scabbard.
Posted by Kinetix (Zoe Saugin) on :
quote:Originally posted by Angdar Fel: Once they had secured the remaining pirates, They took the ship closer to the pirate cruiser.
"We'll find out what Power Boy wants to do with them and their ship as soon as he gets back," Angdar said.
He glanced over at Kinetix, and she looked out the front view screen as soon as he did.
"Zoe, are you still upset about what happened with Ibby back on LW?"
Ang, I don't even know what happened with IB back on LW! And it sounded like Blaze was involved too. I know there's something, and while I respect your privacy it seemed like it was something that I should know!
Posted by Power Boy on :
After much deliberation. The five settled into a warehouse that would be their temporary base of operations on Rimbor. It was large enough to house the LMBP shuttle and the Space-Pirate ship they captured.
Power Boy dropped off most of the Space-Pirates at the local Science Police office. It took a few mindwipes to make sure the pirates didn't blow the LMBPer's cover. Power Boy hated using his telepathy like that. He only blurred their memories of the past hour or so though. Replaced with memories of a foggy drunken binder where the pirates were confronted by a rival gang who stole their ship. The Science Police had agreed to keep them under wraps until Power Boy gave the ok.
Power Boy had a plan for their ship. ..............................................
After regrouping, Power Boy, Kinetix, Angdar, Emily, and Lolita ...
found themselves in a secluded table at:
The Drunken Scabbard
It smelled like old booze and the patrons were a melancholy collection of rotting alcoholics.
"Cheers!" Power Boy said to his four friends.
Power Boy had been in worse places, yet he was glad for his invulnerability as he gulped down the suspicious ale from an old mug.
Posted by Power Boy on :
Power Boy was a bit distracted from the conversation at the table. He was using his super hearing to pick up conversations from around the room. So far nothing interesting ... and a lot sleazy.
If he wasn't undercover ... there would be a lot of nass kicking that would be taking place.
So far Power Boy and his crew hadn't been noticed in their rear table. The place was very dimly lit.
The sour serving woman came over and Power Boy ordered another serving of the foul alcoholic brew they had been drinking.
If only Power Boy could turn off his sense of super smell. Posted by Emily Sivana on :
Emily had ordered a Talokian beer and stared at the table. She didn't have much to think about at the moment. The pirates were taken care of pretty easily. It feels too easy. This doesn't feel like the work of well-organized gangs.
She was surprised when her personal cell phone rang. Emily distrusted the Omnicoms, especially for personal use, so she remembered to bring a normal phone in case anyone would call. She picked up the phone and it was one of her aunts.
"When are you coming to visit? You do realize it is almost the holiday season and we haven't seen you since your great-grandmother's funeral," She asked.
"Maybe soon...could be in a few weeks or a few days. It seems like I have another call. I can't talk right now, but tell Grandpa I wish him the best," Emily said. She actually had no idea how long they would stay on Rimbor. However, she had a feeling they could end up running with their lives.
She switched to the other call, and sure enough, it was Sebastian. He said, "How are you doing?"
Emily said, "I am doing fine. The weather has been good so far."
"That is good to hear," Sebastian said. "Where exactly are you going again?"
"Talok IV," She quickly lied.
Sebastian said, "That sounds pretty dangerous if you are not careful. Remember to respect the local people and culture on your mission. I know that earthquake must have been difficult for them."
"Yes...natural disaster relief can be difficult," Emily said. She hoped he could not detect the worry in her voice. She did not want him to discover that she was on Rimbor.
A voice in the background of the conversation said said, "I have found the location of Mr.Brown. We got to find him before the Violetta does!" This cut the conversation short and they said goodbye to each other before Emily hung-up.
Posted by Lolita on :
<though she is often aloof and serious, Lolita sees the opportunity to get to know some of the newer Legionnaires>
Zoe, I love your fashion sense. I've always gone with the skirt look myself. With the right pair of boots, it can't be beat!
<as Emily finishes her call, she turns to her>
Is Sebastian your boyfriend? I've heard you and he have done great work with the Security Office. Working together like that...it's hard sometimes not to find yourself in a romance.
<Lolita is at ease and enjoys being around other females; yet she's clearly still focused on what's happening around her. Finally, she picks up on two particular foul looking miscreants who have had two much to drink>
<her analytic mind immediately registers who they are: Flamer and Troll>
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
Emily said, "Yes, he is my boyfriend. Is it true that there is going to be a lot of reorganization of the Security Office?"
She thought about the past times together. Sure, they had been a bit misled by Lard Lad, but they were young. Dev-em's reign as leader came and went like a candle in the wind, and now it was uncertain who would take his place. Sebastian knew the two of them were too young to be considered for such an important position.
Posted by Power Boy on :
<Power Boy can barely hear the conversation at his table because two foul looking miscreants have been loud drunken and obnoxious. One keeps screaming and insulting other patrons and the other keeps interrupting other patrons conversations.>
<Power Boy looks at Lolita ... abut to say something when ... >
CRASH!!!
<The one with a t-shirt that says "TROLL" bumps into the table crashing into all of their drinks ... spilling them everywhere.>
<Power Boy is visibly annoyed yet he dosn't get angry until ... he sees beer splattered all over Kinetix.>
"That couldn't have been on purpose ..." <He growls>
"You need to go ... now." He tells the Troll.
Posted by Kinetix (Zoe Saugin) on :
Kinetix uses her TK to cleanse herself of the beer, but she can't quite remove all the smell. Angrily, she stands up. She already hates being on Rimbor - it doesn't seem to have the dignified culture or the ancient treasures that other UP planets have.
"I would apologize, if I were you. You wouldn't like what I do to trolls."
Posted by Power Boy on :
At which point the other one "Flamer" ...
Begins attacking the LMB members with verbal insult after verbal insult ... some of them don't even make sense ... but that dosn't slow the fiery tirade of vulgar insults.
"Where the bloody grife is the bouncer?" Power Boy asks. The depressed patrons simply stare into the own cups, trying to ignore the boiling fight.
Flamer continues to rant, insulting each LMBPer with insult after insult, so passionately spit and flames fly out of his mouth. He is getting hotter and hotter. Power Boy attempts to reason but can not get a word in edgewise.
Power Boy thinks some of this language is not appropriate for the younger members like Emily Sivana to be hearing ... at which point.
"HI YAHHH!" Peebs karate chops Flamer in the throat ... ending the tired and dropping Flamer to his knees clutching his throat.
"Grife. What did I just do?" Power Boy asks out loud. "I was trying to keep a low profile ... now ...there's going to be a scene.
Troll begins to grow massively and lunges for the 5 Legion Worlders.
Posted by Power Boy on :
Flamer recovers from the karate chop to the throat, he is gasping and clutching his throat but he manifest an even more fiery display of vitriol
Posted by Kinetix (Zoe Saugin) on :
Kinetix rolls her eyes. "This is tiresome, and you're not even as entertaining as watching pigeon poop dry."
With a wave of her hand, she splashes some dirty water on Flamer. "No alcohol there to fan your flames. Now, someone want to take care of Troll here? I'd call him names, but I think this one fits him perfectly."
Posted by Power Boy on :
"Gladly" Power Boy says as he winds up for a huge punch ...
when ... "Is he multiplying? Where are they all coming from?"
Power Boy's voice is buried under the weight of these ridiculous trolls.
Posted by Kinetix (Zoe Saugin) on :
Kinetix turns to look at Power Boy in horror. As she moves to aid him, behind her, Flamer starts to simmer.
"I generate fire, yes, but I also control HEAT little girl. And you know what heat can do to liquid?" In seconds, he is completely dry and holding his arms forward as if to blast something.
Kinetix throws up a shield barely in time.
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
Emily braced under the impact of the fire on the shield. While Kinetixs' shield had protected the group, the fire continued to grow. Emily had to think of something fast.
She said, "There is alcohol everywhere in this place. If we don't do something fast this place can explode! Kinetix, could you drop the shield quickly enough for me to use a trick arrow?"
Posted by Kinetix (Zoe Saugin) on :
Sweat beaded on Kinetix's face. "Okay, but only the point where you plan to fire. Where is it, quick?"
Emily pointed at a spot a little bit above their heads. Kinetix quickly made a small hole in her field.
"Go, Emily!"
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
Emily took out a tear-gas arrow and fired it at a spot near the ceiling. A good amount of the bars patrons had already left in fear of being burnt, so this area was clear of bystanders. The villains winced and began to back down. The LMBers turned to Power Boy, as if anticipating further orders.
Posted by Power Boy on :
Power Boy pushed the Trolls off of him. The Trolls were gagging and crying from the tear gas. Power Boy was lucky his respiratory system was as invulnerable as the rest of him.
A wide arc of energy vision came from his eyes, pushing back the Trolls. Trolls being a cowardly lot, they scattered and ran ... Flamer tried to slink away.
The building was already on fire. But it would survive structurally.
"So much for keeping a low profile. Kinetix ... please see about the fire and smoke."
"Lolita it looks like you were right, this is a criminal hotbed."
Power Boy held up a Troll by the neck while placing his boot on the back of Flamer. All fight was out of these two. They knew when they were outmatched and neither had any stomach when confronted face to face.
"Angdar, would you like to interrogate one of these two?"
the Troll and Flamer both looked terrified as the grim Thanagarian walked towards them.
Posted by Kinetix (Zoe Saugin) on :
Kinetix turned and smiled at Emily, partly to avoid looking at Angdar. "Nice shooting, Red Arrow! Couldn't have held Flamer at bay for long."
With a wave, she began using her field to smother the fires. The smoke would take longer to clear out, but she had time... what little time there was before the villains would crack under Angdar's questioning.
Posted by Power Boy on :
It didn't take long for Angdar to get a few choice pieces of information from Flamer and Troll ...
something about a Middlefinger being a boss.
... and the location of his base of operations.
Power Boy addressed his four friends ...
"A new Middlefinger crime boss, with anti-matter technology and possibly an army of super powered goons? YES!!! Must be Friday! This is what I've been missing!"
"I've got a plan to get us in there ... something I learned from the Trojans ... and then we'll break this case wide open!"
Posted by Angdar Fel on :
"Sounds good. The sooner we get to the bottom of this, the better."
Angdar glanced over at Kinetix and shook his head. He knew he had to come clean soon, but he worried at how she would react.
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
Emily wondered how these two had this information. Since she was a newer member, she didn't know who the Middlefingers were. She made a mental note to contact the folks on Legion World about this case. She wondered where they were headed next. Before they left, she bought some vodka and whiskey to add to her supplies.
Posted by Angdar Fel on :
As they traveled back to the warehouse that Lolita had set up for them to operate out of, Angdar fell back and waited for Kinetix to notice.
She glanced back and went to turn her eyes forward, but something about the way he looked told her that he wanted to talk.
Once she fell back with him, he smiled a little, and cleared his throat.
"Please don't be mad at IB and Blaze," he said. "It was my idea."
"What was?"
"Okay. You and I were just really getting to know each other, and there's something I should have told you up front."
"What>"
"The fact is, I'm as attracted to you as I am to Blaze."
Posted by Power Boy on :
The Warehouse
Once at the warehouse. Power Boy and Lolita gathered the Quintet.
Angdar and Kinetix's conversation was interrupted.
"Here's where we are. Lolita has briefed me on this Middlefinger. Apparently, the Middlefinger name is a title of organized crime leadership ... The title is usually assumed by killing the previous Middlefinger.
Each of them have come into conflict with the LMBP. A new Middlefinger can not be tolerated. Especially since he or she seem to be involved in illegal genetic experimentation to provide super powers, a form of indentured servitude, and even ... anti-matter weaponry.
The Middlefinger's powers have varied. Until recently there was a new Middlefinger for every year of the Legion of Message Board Posters history. It is unclear whether this is intentional.
At least three Middlefinger's remain alive, bucking the trend of regicide.
Middlefinger VII - Skulivard Nox, an insane Coluan in a mental hospital
Middlefinger VIII - A mysterious and troublesome female.
and
Middlefinger IX - a microscopic alien imprisoned in the LMB Trophy Room.
Lolita has confirmed that Middlefinger's VII and IX are still imprisoned. VIII is missing.
However, we could be facing even more Middlefinger's if they have continued the trend of a new Middlefiinger with each successive year of the LMBP.
We must assume for the worst and plan to face Middlefinger X, XII, and XIII as we are in the 13th year of the LMBP."
Power Boy let the information sink in for a moment.
"Right. We are clearly going to need help. I am changing this mission from seek and destroy ... to an information gathering mission.
We've got to find out how the Middlefingers fit into all of this ... once we find out what their role is, where they are, and how extensively they have integrated into the political networks of the United planets ... Then we will bring the whole LMBP back to break the Middlefinger's off!!!"
Power Boy waved to the space-pirate ship they captured.
"We believe most crime on Rimbor is connected back to Middlefinger, we can use this ship and the coordinates we received from the space-pirates to infiltrate the gangs of Rimbor, learn what we can, and then we will get out."
Power Boy grinned ... Zoe and Angdar would like this ...
"We'll need new outfits, some costumes that make us look like criminals and villains."
"Gather what you need and change ... and we will depart in the middle of the night for that space-pirate camp."
[ December 08, 2012, 06:41 PM: Message edited by: Power Boy ]
Posted by Kinetix (Zoe Saugin) on :
Kinetix hung back to talk to Angdar. She knew they'd need to do a lot of prep work, including costumes and research. But she didn't think she could focus, what with the bombshell that Angdar had just dropped on them.
She caught his eye and waited for him to approach. He smiled a little. She could tell he wasn't exactly feeling guilty. But did she have a right to expect him to be?
"Ang, I don't have anything to say about you being bisexual. Heck, with many of the LMB guys being gay it is so not a problem. What I can't wrap my head around is that you seduced both Blaze and IB, who are in a relationship! And from what I gathered, both of them were involved. So... what the heck happened? Are you attracted to both of them? How many times did this happen? Are you still going to be looking for more? I can't wrap my head around this yet!"
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
Emily was not quite sure how to react to the new orders at first. She followed Zoe, who apparently was prepared for this type of circumstance. She examined the costume that Zoe had given her, which was a primarily white costume with green and purple trim. The chest area gleamed,
"What do you think?" Zoe whispered.
Emily replied, "It is pretty nice. You know, when this is all over, I should recommend you to my family. We really need to repair the meeting room."
Zoe agreed, "Sure. How do you feel about the mission?"
"I don't feel very nervous yet...it will kind of be like attending a family party. I act as expected and everything will go fine," Emily replied. And if worse comes to worse, I simply reveal my true identity and lay the cards down. The Sivana Family name should mean something here, if it truly is a planet of criminals.
[ December 08, 2012, 09:58 PM: Message edited by: Emily Sivana ]
Posted by Kinetix (Zoe Saugin) on :
Kinetix waved goodbye to Emily, who was beginning to become a fast friend. She has a great sense of style... If her relatives are anything like her, would be fun to meet them.
She heads off to her own room to begin working. She'd already helped Lolita fix up HER own costume; Lolita had plenty of good taste and just needed Zoe to make the work go faster.
She walks quickly down the hall. She still doesn't want to see Angdar just yet. She's not really mad, just confused. She does't really have a right to be; the incident with IB and Blaze happened way before they'd become serious. She shouldn't be shocked either; she always knew the two boyfriends were a frisky pair. And Angdar was a young man in his prime. So why did it bother her so? Was she beginning to really fall in love with Angdar?
She kept walking, digesting this thought. She couldn't get it out of her head right now.
Posted by Power Boy on :
Power Boy put on his costume provided by Zoe's power ... it was tight ... Power Boy didn't have a super power to help him get into it ...
Finally once it was on, it was all black and shiny like leather, with a huge circle cut out of the chest showing his ample chest. The shirt ended at his shoulders leaving his arms bare. He put on some bracelets and arm bands that accentuated his muscular arms ...
He guessed Zoe wanted him to look as muscular and imposing as possible. The dark outfit reminded him of something he wuld wear on Apokolips.
Infiltrating criminal gangs, pretending to be bad ....
"This was going to be fun."
Posted by Power Boy on :
The final touch.
Power Boy held out his hand and his mega rod appeared. It was over a foot long and 1/2 inch thick ... it grew to 3'.
Power Boy strapped it to his back.
it never hurt to visibly carry a big stick.
Posted by Angdar Fel on :
Angdar got into the outfit that Zoe had prepared for him. It also required a small image inducer to finish the look. He looked at himself in the mirror and smiled...
"Alright then. I think that does it."
Posted by Power Boy on :
Power Boy turned around ....
"OH SPROCK!!" Angdar was standing there in his undercover costume.
Power Boy was a bit embarrassed to be startled but ... Angdar really did look ghastly. "Don't creep up on me like that!"
"by the Hoary Hosts of MLLash ... Angdar ... I think you dressed up a bit too well ... we don't want to scare them all off."
Posted by Angdar Fel on :
Angdar laughed. "Sorry, I'll tone down the wings a bit. Honestly wanted to see if you could be shocked."
Angdar grabbed the image inducer and fiddled with it. As he did, his wings appeared to be more their normal look. He also took the helmet off. "Not a huge fan of these...would have been the one not so good thing about the Wingmen."
Posted by SharkLad on :
Ventura
SharkLad made his way through the casino floor of Zaryan's Palace: Grand Hotel and Casino. It reeked of cheap perfume and booze. Usually, his seven foot frame, rows of razor-sharp teeth, and talon-like claws would get him more than his share of funny looks, but it didn't seem like anyone was paying him too much attention. The patrons were too busy losing their money.
Somewhere in this crowd could be his target, Gruertis Nyebif. Reconnaissance didn't come easy to SharkLad -- he was more of a smash and dash kinda guy. But being with Lolita had taught him a little bit about the art of subtlety. He walked up to an waitress and flashed his best smile.
"Scuse me, miss, but..."
Before SharkLad could finish his sentence, the waitress let out a scream loud enough to rattle some of the nearby slot machines.
"Whoa, whoa. Take it easy."
But the waitress continued to scream.
"So much for subtlety."
Two goons in dark suits suddenly appeared at SharkLad's side.
"Is there a problem here, sir?" asked the bigger of the two goons.
"We got no problem," SharkLad growled. "I was just asking for a drink and she started screaming her head off."
"Perhaps you should come with us, sir," said the smaller of the two goons.
"And where would you be taking me exactly?"
"Just come with us, sir."
A crowd was starting to form around them. If Gruertis Nyebif was on the floor somewhere, he was certain to hightail it out of there if he caught wind of SharkLad's presence.
"Sprock this!"
SharkLad opened his mouth and let loose a barrage of projectile teeth, pinning the two goons to the ground. Before he could make another move, a security team appeared and surrounded him.
"So, we gotta do this the hard way, huh?"
Seconds later, the security team was scattered around the casino in various states of injury.
"Please, please! There's no need for this," came a voice behind SharkLad.
SharkLad turned around and came face to face with Gruertis Nyebif.
Posted by Kinetix (Zoe Saugin) on :
Kinetix popped her head out the door. She'd already read up on the space-pirates, and was satisfied with the costume she'd chosen and the disguise she'd put on.
Where was everybody?
Posted by Emily Sivana on :
Emily walked in almost entirely unnoticed by the other people there, except one of the pirates sitting at one of the tables. One of the older pirates leaned to one of his mates and appeared to be whispering something in his ear.I hope these "gentlemen" won't be causing any problems.
The other pirate walked up to her. Oh no, please, tell me this is a dream She managed to ask, "Can I help you with something?"
"Oh, my boss thinks you look familiar. Have you been around here before?" He asked.
She lied, "Yes, multiple times. My name is Ellen...Ellen Adam." He smiled at her because he had the feeling this was a lie, but he decided it would be interesting to have a conversation with her.
Posted by Power Boy on :
Criminal gang HQ
Having successfully flown the captured pirate space ship into the compound of the criminal gang ... things were going well so far.
Power Boy walked up to a makeshift counter selling alcohol. A woman with red skin and horns looked him up and down from behind the counter.
"What can I kill you with." The red horned woman said with dead pan humor.
Power Boy responded leaning on the bar.
"Gasoline. 20th century vintage."
The horned woman raised an eyebrow. "87 or 91 octane."
Power Boy laughed as if offended. "Premium."
The devilish looking woman fished around under the bar and produced a jug of black foul smelling liquid. She poured the oily substance into a tin mug.
Power Boy nodded and took a sip " mmmm just like Apokolips"
"Apokolips ...? " the bartender asked.
"Yeah I was raised there. Fun place."
The red bartender said " hey partner ... what's your name."
Power Boy replied with the only names he'd ever known. A seldom used alias "JOE, Joe Power."
The demon looking bartender flapped bat like wings for the first time as she giggle. "Well Joe Joe ... I can tell when people lie ... what's your reallll name."
Power Boy took a sip of gasoline. "Orion."
The demon woman licked her lips "Hmmmm that does sound more like it."
Power Boy asked ..." so fair bartender ... what is a boy from Apokolips to do for fun around here?"
A red tail from behind the bartender poured Power Boy a bit more gasoline. "Oh Lots." She said with a devilish grin in her yellow eyes.
Power Boy and the red demon looking bartender spent the next many moments huddled in flirtatious conversation.
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