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Post by dakota on Oct 2, 2005 21:01:00 GMT -5
Tyler and Wll find Michael and Sparks in the stairwell. Jason explains that he doesn't know Michael and there is a room set up as a medical ward and that one of Ty's abilities is healing others.
(Error correction, Ty and Jason are half brothers, not stepbrothers)
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Post by Mierin on Oct 2, 2005 22:13:08 GMT -5
Alice sits back down, and nods quietly after Jason is finished explaining things. She waits for the others to come back upstairs and mutters quietly to herself "Why in the bloody hell am I doing here? I'm useless in a fight, I have no idea what's going on, and it appears all I do is take up space." Alice sighs and runs her hands through her hair.
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Post by Jon / Bo on Oct 2, 2005 22:57:25 GMT -5
Considering it looks as though everyone has everything under control Eric sits back down. "So Al, whats up with you? Everyone else has a "unique" ability. Do you?" Eric looks at her curiously.
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Post by Mierin on Oct 2, 2005 23:59:35 GMT -5
Alice automatically starts to shake her head indicating that she did not have any unique abilities. Steeling herself, she takes a deep breath and replies "Well, I can change the colour of my eyes." Pointing to them, she says "They're not really brown. Well, they used to be, but they're not anymore. I just make them look the way they used to. I'm not really sure how, to be honest." Alice shrugs, as she continues "Sometimes I can move things without touching them. I don't know how I do that either." She smirks a little, and says to herself "Don't know much these days, do I?"
Clearing her throat akwardly, she asks "What about you? Do you have any unique abilities? Besides getting into trouble, that is."
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Post by Jon / Bo on Oct 3, 2005 2:13:21 GMT -5
Eric smiles "Well its usually my abilities that get me into trouble, but then again I always seem to get out also. Lets see here.. I'm pretty strong for my size and I don't seem to stay hurt for long. I can run pretty fast also. Thats about all I know of." Eric shrugs.
"Different colored eyes huh? Thats not to bad." Eric stands up and turns around letting his tail hang do. "Atleast you dont have to bother with one of these." He takes his seat again. "So you never tried to learn how to control you abilities?"
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Oct 3, 2005 7:06:37 GMT -5
"If she's anything like her grandmother," William says, returning to the room, "then she'll make the perfect espionage agent."
William sits back in the chair he had vacated when Maria and Michael had arrived. "It's the will of God himself that you're here, Alice. By his hand, your fate is entwined with our and... you know what? I never believed that. Even when my first training officer told me. Took me 15 years to get that off the introduction speech. I was busted a few times for ignoring it."
"I don't know what any of your jobs are." He says again, after a moment. "But, I am, basically, a drill sargeant, but, for mutants. Or, 'metas' if you want. In every stage of development. From those expeirenced in their powers, like Ashley, who just need a push to imporve. To people like yourself, Alice, who are only realising you have any. And trust me, you've got a doosey."
"Tyler can speak to my skills as he's been through the training. Atlas could too. Which is a pity. He was a good student. But, I don't get to chose who to train when I'm on a government payroll."
William clears his throat. "So, you can run, hide, and hope you survive, Alice. You two too, Eric and Iceman. Or, you can stay, work on your skills and powers, and benefit all mankind... no... wait..." William stands up in a patriotic pose, his eyes flaming. "You can serve all humankind to the greater good, and bring liberty and justice to all." He sits down again, looking like a slouch. "No-one believed that line either, sadly."
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Post by dakota on Oct 3, 2005 8:01:57 GMT -5
Tyler scoffed at Will's mention of his undergoing Will's encouragement, but focused his attention on the two new arrivals, mainly Sparks. " You'll be okay after you get some rest. You're just exhausted, the both of you. By the way, what are you two doing back here alone?" He asked in a surprisingly low tone.
" I'm glad Atlas isn't here. " Jason interjected callously. " That guy's a jerk in the worst way. And the rest of them aren't any better with their 'best than the norms' attitude MacColter has grilled into them."
A voice ( Will and Maria recognize it as Trevor's) shouts from down the halfway. " Hey! Keep it down out there, I can hardly here Springer." He appeared in the hallway wearing only a pair of sleeppants, his exposed chest showing horrible burn scartissue that halted at obvious skin grafting on his neck and upper arms. He veered into the kitchen and the the fridge door squeaked. Jason looked at Ty. " I see barbeque boy has grown up."
Trevor reappeared in the hall long enough to flip off Jason before returning to his room with a soda. " Good to see you again too, speedy."
Tyler looked at Will and mouthed " God help us."
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Oct 3, 2005 9:04:45 GMT -5
William looks at Tyler, and shrugs. "I bet you're glad I'm here, then, eh?" And then he heads to Sparks and Michael. "So, where did Ashley get off to?" He asks them, in a soft patient voice.
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Post by Mierin on Oct 3, 2005 10:17:46 GMT -5
Alice snickers a bit at William's grandiose lines about liberty and justice.
Turning to Eric, she replies "It's not that I didn't try, it's that it only happened once before. I had convinced myself that it was a one time thing, and it wouldn't happen again. At least I'd hoped it wouldn't." Smiling cynically, she adds "Never underestimate the power of denial."
As William goes to talk to Sparks and Michael, she asks "Who's Ashley?" Turning to Jason, she teases "She must be your girlfriend, right?"
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Post by shiivster on Oct 3, 2005 13:39:37 GMT -5
*grabs at Tyler's hand and whispers hoarsely, as the lungs haven't gotten back to working right from the over use and long hard sprint and then the over sprint on top of it*
' ... ash..ley .. bret ... deth ... agent .. ' *then growing frusterated at her lack of communicationg .. struggles to sit up and explain clearer .. by pointing to the pad of paper and pencil nearby*
*then as the gasps start to slow down, and the .. [well whatever color] color returns to the face .. shakily writes out the following*
We checked out the building that was attacked, used crawlspaces, then bootleggers tunnel.
been used, vehicle falling into it from attack sight.
left to find better view, then return to car.
set up .. strange man there, told them to run and lead him afterme.
ran into brethren territory by mistake.
Deth showed up. target - me.
Ashley vanished while moving off with Michael.
we ran here.
can i die now?
*then starts choking again and half collapses over, dropping the pad to wheeze and gasp a bit more, then the lungs finally start working on their own and the breathing becomes less laboured ..
'sleep .. i gotta sleep .. oh god .. ashley .. gotta get her away beforeshe's deth's playtoy .. should be me ..'
*then sits up again, the look of detirmination strong in the face, thats seen way too much for such a young age
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Oct 3, 2005 14:14:23 GMT -5
William gets a look at the note, then turns to the two of them "Do either of you know where she would have been taken?" His voice loses its soft tones, which are replaced by a more firmer version. You know, the kind of voice the nice interrogators use.
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Post by shiivster on Oct 3, 2005 18:32:59 GMT -5
*returns the stare quietly and then shakes the head 'but i know where it started, should be easy to spot .. if they grab me .. .. i'll trade my life for hers .. at least she trusted me without trying to make fun of or insult me ..
'dangit .. wish i still had my skates .. would be faster that way .. .. fangs? .. why would he .. *then shudders violently and looks weak suddenly. hands grab a hold of the nearest strong object to keep the balance as the memories die. 'gotta get her out of Deth's hands .. i gotta .. they want me .. not her .. they'll know i'll come for her .. they know you will come too .. but dont .. its gotta be a square trade .. .. *then rests a hand on the ribs and winces at the pain that flares up .. 'aint gonna be running anywhere fast ..
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Post by Renekin Skywalker on Oct 3, 2005 18:49:45 GMT -5
William half-forces Maria onto a chair. "Now, Maria, now is not the time to over-react. I am well aware of their intentions towards you. But, I can assure you I'm just a bit player in their minds. So, relax, and stay in the place. Understand?"
With that he turns to Tyler. "I need you and Felicia ready to go very soon. And Michael. Do you have any ideas as to where they might have gone?"
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Post by shiivster on Oct 3, 2005 21:27:20 GMT -5
*nods mutely, aware now that she suddenly isn't alone. then the full shock of it sets in and the fight that was in the body, suddenly drains away as she sits there without any real energy just yet.
'i avoided that area, but it kept getting bigger and bigger .. and the safe places vanished .. so i cant help .. sorry'
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Post by dakota on Oct 4, 2005 8:06:15 GMT -5
Jason looked at Ashley, giving her an odd look at the word denial, but shook it off. " No, there's no history between me and Ashley. She's another member of the group and apparently she's supposed to be running the show." There was something more, but he left it at that.
" Slow down Will." Tyler suggested, placing a hand on will's shoulder. " Look, I'm with you, but none of us are in any shape to go after Ashley. Trevor's still recovering and Fel and Jas are spent from their run in with MacColter's goonsquad. " He thumbed over his shoulder at Sparks. " Not to mention she and Mikey need some recovery time, and you're a wreck. Get some rest and we'll track her down at first light, whoever has her can't do anything with her until she calms down anyways.But now she's lost all control to the bugs and she's in a full blown rage. she'd lash out at us just as soon as she would at whoever has her." He motions slightly towards Jason talking to the others. " Trust me, I've seen it happen before."
Michael looked at Sparks, shaking his head. It wasn't the Brethren that grabbed her. Some guys in jumpsuits got her from behind with a stun gun. The Brethren aren't smart enough for something like that.
Tyler looked at Michael and sparks. " Get some sleep, we'll go find her at first light." He turned to Will " I'm gonna get some too. Unless Felicia's still awake." He raised his eyebrows slightly and turned towards the room she'd gone into.
Jason watched Tyler walk by before turning back to Alice. " We should probly turn in too. Tomorrow will be even more hectic than today. Until we can get you home, you'll have to raid ashley's closent." He looked at Eric and Ice. " and you two will have to bum some of Trevor's clothes for now.
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