Legion World Forums LEGION OUTPOST Mission Monitor Board Every 10 Years Forum FIVE FACES OF DEATH: Ice City in an Undisclosed Location

Well I have to say my dear it looks almost as good on you as it does on me

Now would you care to join Kent and I for a quick snifter?

I would, but I'm off for some new clothes. Maybe something Western-- I've heard fun things about the new OK Corral place..

Plus, I've got to continue my search for Frio. I can't just abandon her! Clothes or no clothes... Later boys!

*flames on and flies out*

<an ominous shaking and then... the cave melts into a shallow but surprisingly temperate pool>

Yes. This will be the perfect place to bring Frio and Cali together again so I can bring about my wedding to Cali.

Now all I have to do is get them here together...that will take some manuevering, but is doable.

Frio,

Do you employ any minions or lackeys here at the Secluded Pool in an Undisclosed Location?

I am on a union drive. I don't think you want a picket line in front of the pool, do you?

Frio,

Are you afraid a Union Drive will turn your lackeys against you? Evil Genius Consulting is your complete union/strike-breaking solution provider.

No doubt they're responsible for the break down of the climate control here. We can deliver a squad of SamW-bots to fix things toute'd suite.

And remember, after you break their little union our sister-company Evil Staffing Solutions can help you reduce costs, improve customer service and increase ROI. Why we're looking to place some Tharrian migrants. The skating rink at Levitz Plaza is one of our success stories.

<peeps>

Wonder if I can catch Frio bathing at this secluded pool?

There are no lackies here, gentlemen. This is a place of relaxation where the clothing is optional and the guests are invited by invitation only.

<raises enchanted, unmelting ice walls aound the pool area that are opaque and obscure images>

Privacy for those who are welcome from those who aren't, since the secluded and undisclosed location failed to keep the unwelcome out. Invitations are coded for entrance.

---Via Omnicom---

It won't work Lardy, but I don't blame you for trying. Its an exquisite site to behold, but man, would you be in truuuuuuub-bul!

---Via Omnicom---

Aha.

<flies down quietly, using security jacket as cloaking mechansim>

Hopefully my allies no better than to follow me here. They would definately not be welcome. Poor Lonestar, that dumb bastard…

<enters>

I knew I remembered Frio having a secluded place away from her palace. I tried to get her to come around after that election stuff, but it never worked...

Frio? Frio, are you there?

Frio, I've come to talk to you--I've come to help you. This has gone on long enough. I thought I knew you once...

<appears before Cobalt Kid in a flash of light>

Cobaltus, you've found me. You always were clever. *flashes a sultry smile* Call me Empress.

Help me? Knew me? Hah, no one has ever been able to do either. What makes you think you can now?

(Foolish man. Such arrogance, such presumption--! Just like Lonestar Ranger, even Gary Concord at times. Well, I'll show them. No more Ms. Nice Gal, this ain't their Frio anymore.)

I’d have liked to know you. But you never gave any of us a chance to really do that. What we had was very nice—and I would have liked to think a strong friendship was blossoming.

<moves closer, voice compassionate, softer>

Frio, it doesn’t need to be like this. No one here on Legion World is your enemy.

<moves hand to put on her shoulder>

Let me help you. Your soul is crying out, and I can help heal it.

<lets spiritual powers ‘feel’ Frio. Blue healing aura comes off hands>

Frio…come back to us. Tell me what happened to Lonestar Ranger…

They might not be my enemies but they're also not my friends. You're right-- only Caliente ever really knew me.

(So, I have no ties to Legion World. And neither did Frio before she finally succumbed to my powers. Ugh, why does he insist on calling me Frio? Hateful man. I'll show him... when the time is right.)

<looks up at Cobalt Kid with big doe eyes>

Lonestar Ranger... he... he was trying to hurt Caliente. Did she tell you? He was going to trick her into divorcing Actor Lad and marrying him. For me.

I did what I had to do to protect her.

(Ha! As if that little trick had anything to do with it. Lonestar Rnger got what he deserved for trying to play me. As if he had the power.)

I...see.

<looks into those eyes carefully>

Frio. I know that you're not lying to me. But I know there is more to it than that. Lonestar Ranger was a bastard and I won't mourn his passing. But it was murder. And though I don't doubt he had ill intentions towards your sister...I...I'm not sure I believe you.

<looks into those eyes>

What's happened to you?

Frio?

<the battle rages on between the womanizer part of Cobalt who would gladly let this seduction take place, but the spiritual part that only slighlty understands what's happening>

You're eyes. Beautiful, like they always were. But even for you--they're much colder. So...is it 'Empress' then?

<begins to use healing power with hand placed on Frio's shoulder>

Frio. Let me help you.

<puts other hand on shoulder, pulls her closer, trying to use healing power>

<looks away>

Lonestar Ranger was a horrible man. It was his own doing that brought his end.

I am colder, Cobaltus. Facing harsh realities does that to a woman. The Empress is nothing more than an expression of that. Surely you can understand that.

(Foolish man, does he try to heal me? The Empress does not need healing. The Empress is perfection in every form!)

<lets Cobalt kid attempt his healing, head ducked down to mask disgust with apparent shame>

Oh, Cobaltus. I... I...

<uses powers to start cooling the air around them, touching his hands and letting the freeze flow to him>

I don't need your help. *begins floating, turning to face him* I don't need anyone! *laughs cruely* I am perfect just as I am! And you, dear Cobaltus, are in far more trouble than you know...

<hands frozen, quickly start healing themselves>

Frio, don't do it. Don't let this violence continue.

<rises into the air to same level, though slightly higher>

This isn't you. Don't let it come to this. I don't want to fight you--but you know I always will.

This isn't me?!

<fires a wide beam of ice mixed with magic at him>

I thought we already established that you don't know me! *laughs again*

Come on, Cobaltus-- fight! It's no fun if you don't put up a struggle, you know.

<blocks ice with magnetic shield--more powerful though than expected>

Frio, it doesn't have to be this way!

<flies forward around her, grabbing her by the arms>

Please, for your sister, for Legion World! You must stop this!

<grins horribly>

Oh, but it does have to be this way, Cobaltus.

<grabs his face, dropping her core temperature to freeze burn him>

I have no sister-- no friends. And no need for your Legion World!

<lifts arms to rain down ice and storm, magically crafted to freeze on contact>

<burnt by icestorm>

I can take the hint...

<magentically moves away, as if to retreat, luring her in, then turns>

Sorry Frio...

<span style="font-size: 18px;">*SLAM!*</span>

<magnetically slams her against cavern, then charges>

Frio, please, don't do this...

Please, as if hurting this shell could hurt me.

<throws out both hands, spreading them wide in an frozen lightning assault>

But you, dear Cobaltus, are much more breakable. Wouldn't you agree?

Now, Now, Frio, M'Lady...

We did agree that the pleasure of Killing Cobalt Kid would be mine...

<span style="font-size: 20px;">...WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT!</span>

That's not today, Dearest, so please stop before I have to do something we'll both regret...

<turns to Gary Concord and laughs again>

Kill Cobaltus? Oh, I don't want to kill him, Gary, dear... I just want to teach him a lesson. Send a message to his beloved Securiy Office and their LMBP.

Believe me, if I wanted Cobaltus dead, he'd be dead. Just like Lonestar Ranger. *smiles nastily* And your lady Frio.

<waves arms and envelops the Ultra Man in a blaze of light, intending to teleport him back to her Ice Palace>

<magnetically rips Concord away from her>

Kill Cobaltus? Bloody Liberty, I seem to have all kinds of fans on Legion World these days.

Concord, get it through your head--that isn't Frio anymore. I know you don't like me, and I think I know why. Obviously, we're more similar than either would care to admit publicly. But get your head on strait! She killed Lonestar and now she'll do the same to you.

It isn't Frio. (And I know pal, since Frio and I--well, you know

<mocking grin to enrage Concord>

<turns back to the Empress>

I didn't want this!

<magnetically causes the cavern around the secluded pool to begin falling around Frio>

<suddenly, is nailed by another assault of ice lightning, blood trickling down nose>

----INCOMING SECURITY MESSAGE-----

"Cobalt, its Jailbait Lass! Where are you?!! Everyday Girl is about to begin the assault on Slim's! You're needed! Get over there!"

---------Message ended------------

Dammit...<nailed again by ice lightning, fires back own magnetic pulse at Frio>

You better pick a side Concord, and though you hate us, I think you know which one you'll need to be on.

<bounces back after magnetic pulse>

Ha! As if that would hurt me.

Whatever side he's on, the Ultra Man won't be on yours at this moment. This is just you and me, Cobaltus, and I believe I am about to prove victorious.

<throws out a full on assault, sending freezing winds and magics>

I think I've made my point. Try to 'help' me again, Cobaltus, and I won't be so friendly. Ta!

<spins in a whirlwind and disappears in a flash of light>