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<While Furball called in to the Security Office, Ex warily eyed Question Lad. It seems that an uneasy truce was forming. Furball... OK... he was with the Security Office... but in the end, everyone knew he was loyal to Cobalt... this newcomer though, was a completely different story. "Took on my memories," Des had said... to what end? This was going to be a interesting conversation>

<Cobalt is helped to his feet by Exnihil as Furball brings Question Kid back down>

Wow...that packed some punch...feel weak as hell.

Ex, I think our own "shakedown" may not be necessary, as I have a good idea how this kid's powers work.

<looks at Question Kid>

I'd appreciate if those memories stay private. There are things I do not talk about, ever. I don't want those memories discussed.

<can see the horror on QK's face>

It's okay kid...it hasn't always been parades and sweethears for me. Sometimes you have bad days...some times you get tortured.

The big question, kid, (forgive the pun), is are you with us, or against us? What is your role here? We have a very defined mission that must be carried out and can't be hampered by the Security Office. Can we trust you?

<now turning to Ex and Furball>

As for us, where next? We probably don't have too much time--mere minutes at most. The screaming patrons running out a moment ago are a surefire clue. And that is why we need to find a safe haven as soon as possible to plan our next move. I have a place or two in mind.

How exactly will we slip out of here? We'll need to hit the streets to make our way to our next location. We may have to decide on the run...

<listening to Cobalt’s words, a sudden wave of déjà vu swept over Ex>


Didn’t we… uh… didn’t we already decide this?


<Cobalt gave Ex a quizzical raised eyebrow, as if to say “Settle down, man, the stress is getting to you.” Ex gathered himself, but no sooner did he regain his bearings then he felt a warm wave pass through his mind.>

<The Midnight Lounge seemed to dissolve before his eyes, giving way to a vision of an ice covered place. ”…was a long time ago,” Rockhopper Lad was saying.>

<Even before Ex could adjust to the sudden shift, the Rookery itself dissolved and Ex saw himself on the streets of Legion World in a scene of chaos. People were fighting, as a veritable army of robots that all looked like Lardy marched forward. Someone was shouting, “… got to stop the Lard-Bots before…”. This too dissolved… shifting back to the present moment.>

<Ex suddenly grabbed on to table to steady himself as his companions looked at him strangely. Furball growled discontentedly at him. Ex quickly recovered his bearings>


Uh… oh, I’m sorry. Drifted for a second there. You were saying?


<Ex thought, “Got to keep it together. What the hell is happening to me?”>

Furball concentrated and switched back to his human (at least somewhat more human) form.

"That's getting easier over time..."

He looked at Cobie, "I can get us out of here and to just about wherever you want to get to, but I need access to the sewers. Does this place have a drain in the basement?"

Furball looked at his comlink..."we don't have much time, they're going to be here soon."

<nods>

There's an escape hatch under the bar that leads to the Sewers. No classy joint is complete without one. C'mon, let's head that way.

<grabs hold of Ex by the arm>

Easy there now. That's twice you've gotten a bit woozy on us. Is it the attacks? Are you injured?

<turns to staff>

Gentlemen, ladies...you know what to do. Give them the runaround and hold them up as long as possible. Let Double-Header do all the talking.

<now to Question Kid>

I hope we can count on you. If I find out you're leaking information to the Security Office, I'll have no choice but to...well, let's just say it won't be pleasant.

<motions head>

Let's go.

"okay then...hold on."

Furball grabs a pen and a napkin and starts scribbling something and then hands it to Cobie.

"Follow these directions exactly and meet me there in 15 minutes."

Cobie looked at him, "what are you..."

"Your staff is gonna slow those two down a whole 3 seconds if they're lucky...I can buy us the time we need. Now go."

Dev landed with the Chief and they started towards the door.

Furball made the swith again.

"Grife..."

He charged the front door picking up speed as he went.

"I have to rhimt rhis rhust right."

Dev went to push the doors in when they exploded off their hinges knocking him back into traffic. Two cars hit him and he jumped up to catch them before they could complete their flips.

While that happened, Furball grabbed the Chief and said, "Rhorry Rhief," and spun him around a few times before launching him over the towering city.

Dev looked at Furball and then towards where the Chief had disappeared. "Damn it!" he said as he took off as fast as he could after him.

Furball watched him leave and sighed while he switched forms yet again. "Cobie had better be right..." he said as he descended through a manhole in the street to go meet up with his friends.

<meanwhile, following Furball's instructions to the letter, the others left the Lounge...>

* ...and headed to the untamed Streets of Legion World...*

Dev flew after Chief Lardy, catching up to him in the peak of the arc.

"Sorry. I didn't think they would be this desperate already. I lost him after he got into the sewers. My x-ray vision is only so powerful...and he knows that. They could be anywhere at this point. Furball knows the sewers better than just about anyone on Legion World. Where too?"

<thinks> Grife, I'm freaking useless! That special armor I'm having made up for me (in addition to all the Bots) can't be completed soon enough!!

Grife, Dev...I dunno. Look, I'm holding you back without my having any powers. Put me down, and I'll make my way back to the Security Office and try to coordinate something with the rest of the force.

<Dev touches down>

Do whatever you can to pick up their trail. If all else fails, find Lolita. If anyone knows what Des might be up to, it's Jailbait Lass. She and Des are estranged, and she might be our best option. If it comes to that, bring her to me.

Are you up for it?

"Yeah. See if you can het ahold of /sharky though. As much as I hate to do this...I need his help. I'm good, but I can't take down Cobie and Furball. Plus, we don't know if amger is working with them or if his being at the casino was a happy coincidence."

Dev starts to hover off the ground...

"Oh yeah, you got any ideas where I should look for Jailbait lass at this hour?"

First, try to pick up the others' trail, Dev. I'll head back to the Office and see what I have on her. If you come up empty, I'll let you know where to look.....off the top of my head, though, Cramer's or SHAKES! might be good places to start.

Later, Dev.

<starts walking to Security Office>

"I'll call you when I know something Chief."

<Dev flies off to start his search.>

*As usual, the guests of Cobie's Midnight Exclusive Lounge laughed and enjoyed a night out, leaving all their worries at the door. If they were lucky enough to get in, they truly considered themselves exclusive.*

*Tonight, they would indeed be exclusive. They would part of the first wave of murder the Red Bee unleashed on Legion World in many years.*



*Upon the bees exit, the bodies of the dead littered the dance floor and bar area. Cobalt Kid's staff, hand-picked, were among them.*

<Cobalt walks through the rubble, looking for any injured so he can use his healing powers>

It's no use. Everyone is dead. Not even a person left to heal. Karl...Sascha...Yvette...

<puts fingers to his eyes>

That bastard...

<flies off>

Having just come from the Powersphere, Furball arrives at the Lounge.

"First stop along the way. You may want to stay out here if it's half as bad as Cobie said. Besides, I need you to keep an eye put for trouble."

I've got your back, fuzzy!

{looks over his shoulder as he goes in and shudders}

{as much death as she's seen and caused, this still disturbs her}

Furball takes a look around. The bodies have been cleared, but there is still so much damage and carnage that it'll be a while before it will reopen.

"He was definately here himself." A shudder goes through Furball. "Man, haven't seen a mess like this in a while."

He notices something laying on the floor in the corner and goes over to it. "This might come in handy," he says and puts the object in a pouch on his belt.

He exits the building and approaches Hot Chick.

"Sweetie, I think I need to go check out the casino as well. Lardy had his people go through it, but they probably missed something. His scent is strong as it canbe...honestly there isn't much for me to track, and it is definately leading in that direction. We know he was scene there, so I need to get in there and check that out as well."

Sure thing, but I saw you pick something up. What was it?

"Nothing important...yet. I'm sorry, but we gotta go now darlin'. It may be too late already."

They take off to the casino.

<Finishes cleaning off the bar top>

Ah, at long last, the place is restored. All the damage the Red Bee did is a memory and I hope a distant one.

Will I ever be able to enjoy it here, knowing the terror that went on? We'll find out, I guess.

<pours himself a scotch>