Issue 29: Fish and Foulmouth

[dakota]

Tabitha saw Deadpool and groaned, "Seriously? So much for scaling back the noise a little with Senior here. If they get in an argument, I want the rocket launch..., " she trailed off as Namor clocked Apocalypse. Without thinking, she reverted to normal and watched the carnage that followed, helpless to anything. She looked at Hawkeye, "What about the rest of us? We just wait for Apocalypse to come back down? The other guy is flambéd enough I doubt he's coming back for more."

[kurff]

"Tabitha, you and the rest wait here to catch the people who do through the portal I make." she passes the water pistol to DP, "Thanks for the napalm pistol" and smiles at Dead genuinely with a nod, "You need to visit the mansion more, YAARRR!" and gives him a thumbs up

"One of you flyers...I need a left up to that plane. so I can teleport the passengers out..while you flyers stabilize it. Ground people who are tough enough help Namor. any version of Apocalypse is dangerous. He may not be Thanos with a gauntlet, but he is creative enough to punch above his weight limit and cannot be conventionally killed. and he is very rarely without his Horsemen. Expect them soon. GM... Cue the Music!!" she calls out over the card.

[Mierin]

Deadpool's grin was visible through his mask. "This is what we call a 'target-rich environment', kids! I have to admit I don't know who I should try to tag first! SUGGESTIONS?"

Gabby cheers. "Woooo! For a second there, I was worried I wouldn't get a chance to use this baby." Gabby pats the side of the rocket launcher lovingly. She then adds as she nods toward Apocalypse "I don't know about you but I'm aiming for that guy!" Gabby then fires the rocket launcher, yelling, "FIRE IN THE HOLE!"

AzPHLnT01d201d20

[doc]

"Alright, Blink, with me." Songbird created a solid pink platform to grab Blink as they headed skyward with Wonder Man. Once they reached the plane, Songbird dropped Blink onto the fuselage while she created force Structure to help keep the wing together and give Simon a place on which to position himself while he tried to stabilize the flight.

Gabby's shot hit Apocalypse square in the chest as he had plummeted to Earth, lighting him on fire. He seemed unfazed, as his hands changed into the form of some kind of booster engines to propel him back to the ground.

"Ooh, points for style and marksmanship, but I don't think you managed to hurt him that bad."

Tigershark's form steamed over as he hit the water, only to be interrupted seconds later as a figure soared above the waves.



"Todd! I'm glad I was able to find you! You're being tricked and I-"

The figures words were cut off as he was riddled with bullets. His costume seemed to protect him just barely as he was knocked back into the ocean.

"Take that, Evil Fish-Man!"

Deadpool had lined up a headshot, only for Orka to push the rifle out of the way. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING? THAT'S STINGRAY!"

"Who?"

"He's an Oceanographer!"

"Look, I don't kinkshame, but I don't think we should be approving the sexual abuse of sea life-"

"No, you idiot! He's a scientist! A Human Scientist who studies the oceans!"

"Oh. And the suit? Not a fetish thing?"

"He...built it. Gives him superpowers."

"There's a lot of super-scientists, you notice that? Like, he's not just good at water science, but he also can make his own super-suit? That's just cheating, really."

"He's a superhero! An Avenger!"

"Oh, come on - now you're pulling my leg! I've never heard of this guy, but you know he's an Avenger? Will they just take anyone now?"

Deadpool's rifle is shot out of his hands by an arrow.

"Nevermind. Case in point." Deadpool drew his pistol and opened fire, causing Hawkeye to roll out of the way, behind a large cooler.

"Hate to tell you this, Katniss, but guns have been beating Bows and Arrows pretty consistently for about 400 years now."

Namor strode along the beach towards Tabitha and Atlas, seemingly disregarding Wolverine as he stood on the beach.

"Air-Breathers, stay out of my path. The Prince of Atlantis will have his revenge for this incursion, and woe betide any who would stay his hand. Particularly those wearing the mark of the invader." He pointed to the logo on Atlas' chest.

"Wait? Just because I'm wearing an "A", doesn't mean I'm with ..." He looked down. "You know, I can sorta see your point. Ms. Van Dyne said I should my costume updated and the font changed to the Avengers Standard, I just thought it was kinda...presuming, you know?"

"JOSTEN! INTROSPECT LATER!" Hawkeye shouted as he strung another arrow, then looked to Gabby. "CARE TO HELP SORT THIS OUT?"

Apocalypse continued to descend towards the group.

[dakota]

"Got it Blink, give me a heads up if we have incoming," Tabby gave a thumbs up before Songbird lifted off, then turned as Namor offered his warning, "Give me a break. You want to stomp Apocalypse, by all means, have at it. But your recklessness endangered a bunch of civilians, so you can take your little royal speedo back to Bikini Bottom and we'll handle this." She countered, making no effort to get out of Namor's way.

[Mierin]

Gabby nods at Deadpool and replies, "I figured I wouldn't do much damage given I rolled beneath his AR." Grinning, she adds, "Got any more of that ammo for this baby?" Assuming Deadpool gives her more ammo, she reloads the launcher. "It's like I always say," she says to Deadpool as she aims, "Why shoot it once when you can shoot it 47 more times?"

Before Gabby takes the shot, she's distracted by Hawkeye shooting at Deadpool and getting behind cover. "What the shit, Legolas? Help you sort WHAT out? How about you stop shooting at the members of your own team!!!" Glaring at him, she continues, "You shoot at me, I'll cram this baby where the sun don't shine." Patting the rocket launcher, she adds, "If you even shoot at me in a DREAM, you better wake up and apologize!" Refocusing on Apocaplyse, Gabby shoots again. "C'mon, baby, nat 20!" she mutters under her breath.

|9LMUz|c1d201d20

[Paladin]

Simon positions himself where the failed engine is, and places his hands on the underside of the wing. Be the engine. be the engine...

"I'll hold this steady as long as I can!" he shouts to Songbird and Blink, and uses his great strength to attempt to wrestle the wing gently into compliance.

[kurff]

On the fuselage, she could not port the whole plane or even parts without serious risk to the passengers. But she could port inside and set up a portal embedding it in the plane to keep it moving with the plane. Teleporting in and seeing if it was safe. If safe Blink spikes a pin in the floor using it as a place to anchor her portal and opens gate placing the other end in the spot she teleported the Avengers too at the start of there holiday.

"Alright Were Avengers, we need you go through the gate in a nice orderly fashion. Go in pairs to help the injured or those that need support..Lets go..." she called out looking to the crowd and starting to help them out. Tapping her sand setting to transmit vocally and receive silently. This way the other Avengers could hear her and the people in the plane could not. The last thing Blink needed to deal with was panicked people.

[yendorj]

Logan closes the gap with Tabby to head off Namor. “Bub, just don’t. I’d hate to test my metal against your mettle.”

Looks towards Deadpool. “You! Cut it out or we will fight, and you’ll be answering nature sitting down. Now, Stingray, what’s going on?”

[doc]

(IN THE AIR)

A shoe buzzes by Blink's head as a middle-aged man in suit shouts out. "MUTIE! She's trying to bring the plane down! GET HER!"

Many of the passengers are shouting with him and trying to move up, but are blocked by others who are caught in their seats or have fallen in the aisle and risk being trampled by the near-riot about to break out.

"COULD YOU KEEP CALM BACK THERE!" The Pilot shouted from the flight deck as the plane began to right itself.

Simon's muscles strained but Songbird's bracing helped him steady the wing so the plane was in an even glide.

"I think we need to aim for a Miracle on the Hudson here? Agreed?" Songbird shouted.

(ON THE BEACH)

"What are you talking about? Deadpool's not an Avenger!" Hawkeye answered Gabby.

"Mostly because the GMs have made a very selective choice about continuity."

Orka hissed. "Yeah, technically - Deadpool did shoot an Avenger when he shot Stingray. And now he's shot at two with Hawkeye."

Look, the Avengers' poolboy does not count! What, are we going to count their butler as an Avenger?"

Hawkeye shot an arrow as Deadpool evaded, cartwheeling so he that he was clear of the Archer's cover, his pistol leveled at him.

"OK, before I ventilate you - help me settle a bet my old roommate and I have had going for years now - who's your favorite Robin Hood? Constrictor went with Costner, because, well, look at you. Me? I'm thinking it's the Fox."

"Elwes."

"WHAT? ARE YOU KIDDING? MINE T-"

The arrow had returned and blew up beneath Wade's feet, sending him tumbling to the ground.

"Boomerang arrow? Classic!" Deadpool laughed. He then slapped his cheeks at Wolverine's comment. "SENPAI NOTICED ME! SQUEE!"

Stingray was tending to the unconscious Tiger Shark floating in the water. "As I was trying to say before I was shot-" His head turned toward Deadpool. "I'm fine by the way!" He looked back to Logan. "Namor informed me that someone was impersonating Attuma and threatening Atlantis, and I was here to try and save my brother-in-law from embarrassment. So much for that."

"You would defy the Avenging Son his right to avenge his people and restore the Honor of Atlantis? Girl, rarely have I met women of such steel." He gave a half-smile. "but you would do well to learn that the Lord of Seas will not be deterred."

Atlas stage whispered. "I'm not sure, but either he wants to fight you, or ask you out."

Apocalypse shrugged off Gabby's second rocket attack as he landed. "You would lob fire at me? Do you have any idea of how many have sought an end to me and what manner of destruction they brought in their futile quests? I have endured arrows to block the sun! cannons to shatter walls of stone and iron! I have walked through the inferno of Nagasaki! You will fare no better than they!"

[kurff]

"Typical, fear that which is different. If this was not an emergency. in any age apocalypse or not, there is no safe place." she took a breath as she thought. and considered her responses. She could try and intimidated or be more diplomatic. This would be more problematic if it was ongoing.

"I'm one of the good guys and if you all play nice I can swing a tour the Avengers' mansion after all of this is over. Maybe even get autographs of the Avengers too. Captain America, Hawkeye...even Wonderman. now, if we could all get through the portal before the plane brakes up. Any flight crew or airline personnel here? I Could use a hand. Songbird, do what you can to land this on water. I have an anti-Mutant crowd here...I might need to port out for my personal safety." she called back. The joy of being a mutant. A second and third plan formed but was risky. Cut off the wings and let the main fuselage go through a portal or land it in the water. But this one was already in action..so not changing now.

For now, she had a problem to solve she readied a pin to teleport him and the crowd behind the stuck people. With the loudest gone the crowd should be easier to deal with. opening a portal under the anti-Mutie man should be easy if he does not co-operate. She could aim a shot at the floor under him and his fellow protesters or open a gate. Once they were safely on the beach the rest could be dealt with.
(If she needs to use the pin)
"Right, So the hard way...Be glad I am one the good guys or I might not be so generous," she spoke to herself while opening a second gate under the anti-mutant.

Strike:
z0uha0dU1d20+6

Damage: Teleportation gate under the anti-mutant guy and those around him.
1d20+6

[Paladin]

Through gritted teeth Simon replies, "Miracle... on the Hudson... sounds fine... right about now!" Simon struggles to brace the plane's wing in flight, fighting against the wing's weight and the onrush of wind. Tearing this wing off would be easier than keeping it on... but that wouldn't help the passengers.

If he can lock eyes with the pilot - knowing that they would be checking the wing that lost an engine - he'll free up a hand momentarily and point down, mouthing "land!" before grabbing back hold and steadying the jet.

[dakota]

“Using honor as an excuse to attack with reckless abandon and endangering civilians, above or below the water makes you no better than Apocalypse, Namor.” Tabitha replied, “And the name is Ghostsabre, not Girl.” She remarked as she purposely stood in his way and folded her arms. After a sideways glance at Atlas that screamed impending violence, she looked back to Namor, “I’ll let you take a chunk out of Apocalypse once you help them save the people on that plane. Hell, we’ll even help you take him and any minions he can call quickly down if you like.” She offered, then smiled slightly, “Please?”

[yendorj]

“That’s the end result of healing factor and no adamatinum,” sighs Wolverine. “I can’t fly, rather not outside of a fastball special, so you all can handle the plane. I’ll take a chunk out of Apocalypse.”

Claws back out, shouts, “Nagasaki has nothing on me, bub. Let’s rumble.” Charges, gait changed, keeping loose, ready to alter his course.

[Mierin]

Gabby yells back at Hawkeye. "I never said he was an Avenger, numbnuts! He's on the same side!" Looking over at Okra, she adds, "He wouldn't have shot at Legolas if he hadn't shot at DP first and he didn't know Stingray was here to help, so maybe can you all stop being dicks and let's work together." Gabby gestures at Apocalypse, "Or haven't you noticed I'm rolling incredibly badly and could use some help!?!"

Gabby reloads the kauncher as Apocalypse monologues and replies, "Oh, blah blah blah, you talk too much!" 'Ok, this is the last time. Then I'll just beat him about the head and shoulders with this thing.' Gabby thinks to herself as she fires.

8_KmrcIB1d201d20