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So if a zombie eats your brains you become a zombie, so what happens if one eats the contents of a zombie's head cavity?

Decapitates with a mighty chop and takes a taste.

[as he makes toast of zombies, Lardy muses about why he's suddenly being more forward with Cali...]

I dunno, I guess it's a combination of things...when I returned to Legion World last year, Cali was like a breath of fresh air. But she was always surrounded by friends and seemed unattainable...and she was already engaged!

Then, Dru came along out of the blue, and we fell head over heels for each other. But now she's gone, and there's a gnawing emptiness in her place.

When I see Cali smile, though, it's like a ray of sunshine in my dark, cloudy world. Then suddenly, out of the blue, she's married! It just brought everything, all those long-percolating feelings, out. I just couldn't help myself. I had to do something, so she would at least know I felt something for her...that I care.

It's probably too late, but I couldn't live with myself if I didn't at least try!

[blasts another zombie particularly ferociously]

Hmmm.... i see my ploy to distract them has worked....i must send forth more minions.


*the graveyards of legionworld erupt as hundreds of thousands of undead march forth to do Shenu's bidding*

[plowing through more zombies, smiles as he sees Cali take a few more out]

[thinking...]Do I dare tell her everything I'm feeling?

Looks like this massive assault by the undead isn't stopping anytime soon!

<battles>

Time to call the LMB at large. Between this, the Slim problem and the dissapearance of Vee, that's one too many bad omens for my liking.

LMBers, look to Fat Cramer for advice, but if it comes down to it, you know what needs to be done.

(Sheenu, eh? We're going to have to learn more about this...)

Fear not, Cobie. I've called in a few reserves of my own.

< A Gate opens in a doorway to the right, and three figures step through. Although he had only met them on one occasion, Cobalt Kid vividly remembers Maxx's family: his father, Jorge; his mother, Luceal; and his lusty sister, Lizbet >

Welcome to Legion World, family. Now let's kick some undead ass!

< As one, the Psyonian sorcerers cast their spells, and begin plowing into the zombies >

< Steps between Cobie and Lizbet, fighting against the zombies >

Just in case a zombie lays a hit on her, Cobie. I don't want you to get any tramp on you.

Ew, ew, ew! More? Really? Whyyy? At least we have some magick back-up.

<continues using the fire-based battle ax on the zombies>

Oh. My. God. Is that... I think I know that zombie. Knew. *frowns* This sucks.

< Maxx, Jorge, Luceal and Lizbet step forward, arms extended before them. Each hold a long, wooden staff in their hands, a dazzling jewel mounted at one end of each staff. They chant in unison, the sing-song incantation drifting out around the Office of Security. Then, as one, they kneel down, striking the floor with the blunt ends of their Staffs of Power. >

< The ground beneath their feet cracks and pulls apart, as long tendrils of vegetation snake up from the ground, wrapping itself around the zombies. The undead howl in frustration as they are pulled back into the ground, soil roiling up over them and the earth welcomes them back into its embrace. Finally, the ground reforms as though it had never been broken. >

< The sorcerers lean wearily on their staffs >

I won't guarantee that this will hold them, but it might buy us a little time to find out who is animating these corpses.

<continuity note: seeing the immediate danger has passed, it's at this point that Lardy returns to the Lair and later goes to visit Frio>

< returns , breathless>

Cali? Cobalt? Either of you still here?

I...have news...of Frio....

<gasps>

Whew, I knew there was a reason I loved magic! Good going, Maxx! Kinda still smells funky, though.

<sees Lard Lad>

Oh my-- Lardy! Are you okay? *rushes over to him* What's going on? What's this about Frio?

Cali...

<gasps>

...I'm sorry. I-I went to talk to Frio...

<gasps>

...couldn't let you be blackmailed by Lonestar...had to talk some sense into Frio...

<looks her in the eyes>

...Lonestar had no intention of helping you, Cali! He was using you. I told Frio that...and she believed me...

<averts his eyes>

...then she killed him! She killed Lonestar!

<sees her shocked expression>

But...I don't think she's really Frio...not anymore. She said...she said...

<tears appear in his eyes>

...she said Frio's dead too.......

What? Lonestar Ranger's dead. Frio killed him? And she-she's gone? Dead? Dead? No. No, it can't be. It can't. I would know. I would. I-I... I...

<faints>

Cali?

<kneels beside her>

Oh god...what have I done?

<holds her up and attempts to wake her>

It-it'll be okay, Cali...I-I'll make it better...

...I'm so sorry...

Lard Butt, this time you've gone too far...

<Magnetic Force envelops LardLad and hurls him through the ceiling and several miles into the upper atmosphere>

No sense standing here waiting for Lard Brain to reappear...

<A cocoon of magnetic force gently surrounds Cali. She and Concord seem to Vanish>

Oops...

<returns, sees no sign of Cali or Concord>

<span style="font-size: 30px;">CONCORD!!!!</span>

Argh!

<winces>

Wherever Cali is, I can somehow feel she's in pain! If only I could find her...

Thanks Maxx and your family for the help! I have a feeling we're going to continue to need it.

All Security Officers--listen up. We need to learn more of this Sheenu. As I've told you, this is a full-on LMB matter now, so LMBers look to the leadership for guidance. I can't help but feel deputy leader Dedman might be able to help us.

Jailbait Lass, come here, I need--

<she whispers something to him>

What? Wait...slow down. The Lonestar Ranger is dead? Lardy? Cali kidnapped by Lonestar...

...Poor Frio...

Dammit, we're already spread so thin. I need to get back to Everyday Girl so we can begin our assault on Slim's Bar. But no, I need to see what I can do about Frio first. I owe her that much.

Security Office--look to the LMB! This falls far outside your guidelines.

<kisses Crujectra's cheek>

It seems our job is never over, my love. There's more terror on Legion World these days than we thought.

<flies off>

I'll do what I can for Frio and Slim...

Frio...Slim...Sheenu...what's going on here...?

<concentrates>

Okay...Cali's in emotional pain over Frio, but...not in any danger. Maybe her and Grape Boy are just trying to figure out this Frio thing.

I'll give her some space. I know if Grapes steps outta line, she'll make him pay. He's only effective with sneak attacks and hit-and-runs, after all. But I'll keep tabs on her via this mysterious link I suddenly have to her...

<thinks>

Hmmm...meantime, I need to check on my sources and see if they have any info on the LARDLAD ROBOT that's apparently running around. Gotta find out whether that one's the real deal or i it'sthe one trapped in Slim's...

<walks to his office>

* A cloud of darkness forms and out steps Dedman*

"Hey guys, I got the call but I've had some problems of my own....something has been corrupting the poltergeist area!!! So what exactly has been going on?"

*Cobalt fills Dedman in. At the mention of Shenu, Dedman's eyes flash in anger*

"What is it Deddie? Do you know him?" asks Cobalt.

"I dunno" replies Dedman "but it seems like i should"

I think so too, given your speciality in the undead. If the Poltergeist area is in trouble, then things are truly getting worse than we thought.

Deddy, as deputy leader, you have the full backing of the Security Office and the rest of the LMB in this matter, including myself. It seems we have multiple troubles: (1) Frio has gone rogue apparently, (2) Slim still holds our kidnapped members, which I hope to bring to a head soon, (3) Sheenu, whose power appears to be massive, (4) Vee is missing, supposedly kidnapped by the Royal Inquisitor and (5) some other odd mystery about Lard Lad's robots.

Not to mention Concord and who knows what else...

*A disembodied voice roars though the room*

MHAHAHAHAHAHA.....Shenu's power is massive!!! You have no idea MORTAL, you're powers are NOTHING next to mine.

As for your dear deputy leader, he is THE LAST person on LegionWorld I have cause to fear.

You will never find me. You will never stop me. I am eternal.

ARISE MY CHILDREN AND GO FORTH! YOUR MASTER SHENU HAS RETURNED TO GUIDE YOU INTO THE LIGHT!

*The graveyards and necropolisis of Legionworld (quite full after the recent events of Invasion) erupt as thousands of undead surge forth. But unlike the previous wave of undead these seem somehow......different*

Um, EWWWWWWWWWW

*holds nose*

Not so different, IMO.

Hey Shenu you outta be ashamed. Your children have a bad case of undead odor. All the cool undead kids are using radiation to stay as fresh as daisies.