>>>>>PROLOGUE<<<<<

LOCATION> THE SOUTH EAST ATLANTIC, A MID SIZED ISLAND

SCENE> SERAPH, CLICK, MYRIAD AND CAP HAVE LANDED THE QUIN JET HERE IN SEARCH OF CAP'S SHEILD.

<Captain America> ::jumps out of the Quin Jet onto the beach:: This island was the last place I remember having it before drawing a blank and waking up in Jared's base. There should be some island natives here, if I remember.

<[1]Seraph[1]> ::steps out of the jet and looks around::

<[1]Myriad[1]> ::...climbs out of the jet:: ...natives? oh joy..

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] ::looks around::

<[1]Seraph[1]> perhaps an aerial survey of the area might help?

<[1]Click[1]> ::steps out of the jet and keenly looks around::

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] ::nods to Seraph:: And you two have telepathic-type powers right? ::looks at Myriad and Click:: Can you "sense" any other persons?

<[1]Seraph[1]> ::looks to the others and takes off into the air::

<[1]Myriad[1]> ::...half-closes her eyes, trying to feel any other emotions::

<[1]Click[1]> ::blinks then tries to scan for other presences other then them::

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] ACTION> SERAPH SEES TWO CAMPS ON OPPOSITE ENDS OF ISLAND BOTH WITH CAMP FIRE'S BILLOWING THROUGH THE TREES. ONE CAMP HAS PEOPLE WEARING RED WHILE THE OTHER HAS PEOPLE WEARING BLUE.

<[1]Seraph[1]> ::looks between the two camps and circles back around to where the others are::

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] ACTION> CLICK AND MYRIAD BOTH SENSE PEOPLE ON THE ISLAND. A GROUP OF PEOPLE ON THE FAR SIDE, AND GROUP OF PEOPLE MUCH CLOSER TO THEM WHO ARE FEELING QUITE ANXIOUS FOR SOME REASON.

<[1]Seraph[1]> ::lands:: I see two distinct camps.. one is wearing mostly red, the other is wearing mostly blue... both have large camp fires, but I didn't see much else

<[1]Myriad[1]> ..huh... ::slowly opens her eyes::

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] :nods again, then looks at Myriad and steps closer:: Are you alright?

<[1]Click[1]> ::looks to the Captain, not saying anything because its already been said::

<[1]Myriad[1]> ::...takes a step back:: ...no, i'm not alright, but that's none of your business.

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] Okay, shall we go then? I'd like to find my shield and find out just what happened to me here. ::looks towards the woods::

<[1]Myriad[1]> ..the closest people are that way... ::..points::

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] ACTION> A GROUP OF ABOUT TEN TAN-SKINNED ISLAND NATIVES WEARING BLUE GARBS APPEAR FROM THE WOODS CARRYING SPEARS AND BLOW GUNS, AND MOVING MENACINGLY TOWARD THE GROUP

<[1]Click[1]> ::blinks at the natives:: they appear hostile

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] ::swings around and looks at the natives:: Yes, they do. Try not to hurt them. We're the intruders here.

<[1]Myriad[1]> ::crosses her arms::

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] <Tribesman1> [[Attack!]] ::runs at the group with his spear, his comrades doing the same::

<[1]Click[1]> there weapons will not harm me ::walks infront of the group::

<[1]Myriad[1]> ::slight hiss, tries to make them feel afraid of.. the sand::

<[1]Seraph[1]> ::takes to the air, trying to get out of the way::

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] <Tribesman2> ::near Myriad, stops suddenly and jumps into the air screaming::

<[1]Myriad[1]> ::smirks::

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] <Tribesman3> ::uses a blow gun, aimed at Seraph::

<[1]Click[1]> ::tries to grow taller and look menacing::

<[1]Seraph[1]> ::blinks:: what?

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] <Tribesman1> ::stops for moment looking at Click, then points at him and yells to his friends:: [[The yellow one! It is him! We must bring him back to camp! ]] :;throws his spear at him::

<[1]Seraph[1]> ::looks at his left wing:: what was that?

<[1]Click[1]> ::lets the spear hit him:: Boo?

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] ACTION> SERAPH IS HIT BY THE BLOW GUN DART IN THE WING. HE FEELS NO EFFECT FROM IT, YET, BESIDES THE STING.

<[1]Seraph[1]> ::shrugs it off:: weird.. ::flies back around behind the others::

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] <Tribesman3> ::confused and scared curled into a ball at the edge of the beach::

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] <Tribesman 2> :;throws a spear past Click::

<[1]Click[1]> ::tries to catch the spear::

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] ACTION> TRIBESMAN2'S SPEAR MISSES CLICK, BUT HITS THE QUIN JET AND DAMAGES A PANEL ON THE SIDE WHICH PROMPTLY STARTS TO SPARK WIDELY.

<[1]Myriad[1]> ::...strolls closer to the tribesmen, trying to spread the fear to the ones not affected yet::

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] ACTION> SERAPH SUDDENLY BEGINS TO FEEL WOOZY.

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] <Tribesmen5&6> ::run into the woods to escape the super-scary sand::

<[1]Click[1]> ::tries to grab the the tribesmen that are left's weapons with his tendrils::

<[1]Seraph[1]> ::flies towards Click and Myriad:: whoa... duuuude... ::goes crosseyed and begins to fall from the air::

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] ::looks at the Quin Jet:: ((Hope it's not damaged too bad)) ::looks at Myriad:: Keep it up Myriad!

<[1]Myriad[1]> ::smirks and tries making the effect stronger:: gladly..

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] <Tribesman 7> :;runs at Click an pummels into him::

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] ::goes to help Seraph::

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] ACTION> AT THE NATIVE PUMMELS CLICK INTO THE QUIN JET, CLICK IS PUSHED INTO THE DAMGED PART AND IS HIT WITH A LARGE JOLT OF ELECTRICITY AND GETS KNOCKED OUT.

<[1]Seraph[1]> :;plows into the sand:: oo.. pink elephants...

<[1]Click[1]> ::ZAP! and falls over::

<[1]Myriad[1]> ::...glances over at Seraph and cusses under her breath:: ...i think i know where this is going..

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] Are you okay? ::splashes Seraph with some water from the ocean::

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] <Tribesman 7> ::grabs Click and scurries off into the woods unseen by the others::

<[1]Seraph[1]> hey.. you're Captain America.. ::passes out::

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] ACTION> THE OTHER TRIBESMAN BEGIN TO DISSAPPEAR BACK INTO THE WOODS AND MYRIAD NOTICES CLICK IS MISSING.

<[1]Myriad[1]> ..erm.. did anyone see where techno-boy went?

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] ::stands after setting Seraph down:: No. ::looks around:: This... is not good.

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] ACTION> MYIRAD SENSES BEGINS TO SENSE THE OTHER TRIBE HEADING THEIR WAY.

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] >>>>>END PROLOGUE<<<<<

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] >>>>>>SIM START<<<<<<<

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] LOCATION> ON A TRAIN SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN FRANCE AND RUSSIA

[[1]CapAmerica[1]] SCENE> AFTER DEADPOOL DROPPED US OFF, WE CALLED BACK TO THE US, AND WERE TOLD TO BOARD THIS AND WAIT FOR FURTHER TRANSPORTATION. RIGHT NOW, WE'RE ALL DOING OUR OWN THINGS AND RELAXING WHILE WE CAN.

<[1]Eve[1]> ::stays to herself near the back of the train::

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> ::on a seat across from Eve, silently staring out the window::

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Sitting on a seat, near the back of the train, eyes closed, pondering to herself::

<[1]Cryz[1]> ::sits in the passenger section, just watching the scenery quietly:: ((..you know if it weren't for everybody being around here.. this'd almost be like a second honeymoon..))

[[1]Gage[1]] ::walking through the isles of the dining car, eyeing the food:: ((So we're waiting for further transportation..on a train?))

<[1]Dragon[1]> ::turns to smile slightly at Cryz, from where she was looking out the window, a magazine lying forgotten across her lap::

<[1]Eve[1]> ::sighs and moves away from everybody::

[[1]Gage[1]] ::walks to the back of the train carrying various snack and drinks, whistling to himself:: ((Better check on them)) ::finds Eve, Rhythm, and Polaris and sets the snacks down:: Soups on. :;watches Eve move away:: Uh...

<[1]Eve[1]> ::looks for a storage area and waits in there::

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> ::looks at Gage and then at Eve leaving::

<[1]Cryz[1]> ::looks at Drags:: It's times like this you're almost able to forget about everything and just enjoy the moment..

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> hey Gage

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Opens one eye, giving a glance to Gage and Eve, and then glances at Rhythm silently before she just turns her attention to the window..a small sigh escaping her lips::

[[1]Gage[1]] Hey Rhythm. ::breifly looks at Polaris:: Yeesh, everyone with their sighs... There's more food in the dining car...started a tab.

<[1]Dragon[1]> I suppose... ::half-smirk:: I can think of better moments to enjoy, though.. ::winces slightly, flexing her wrist::

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> i wanted to talk to ya, got a sec?

[[1]Gage[1]] Yeah, walk with me. ::starts to move back towards the front of the plane::

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> ::gets up from his seat and start walk alongside Gage::

<[1]Cryz[1]> ::glances to her wrist:: Are you alright?

[[1]Gage[1]] Whats up? ::opens some chips and begins to munch on them::

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> so about what happened in Russia..

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> I was really pissed, and acted irrational

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> and said somethings

<[1]Dragon[1]> Yeah.. fine... I think I just twisted it wrong... in all the excitement I can't really remember. ::yawns::

[[1]Gage[1]] ::stops him:: Don't sweat it.

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> I was mad at you yeah, but it was the situation..

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> ::pauses:: thanks for understanding

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Hands come up, bringing back tendrils of green hair behind her ear, before she lets them fall into her lap::

[[1]Gage[1]] You had every right t be pissed. But we were out of jurisdiction and were only there to rescue Eve. It's up to somebody else to take care of Gyrich and Jared now. :;shrugs somewhat::

<[1]Cryz[1]> Don't do that... ::yawns and stretches::

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> i understand, the teams welfare has to come first

[[1]Gage[1]] ::nods::

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> ::makes a fist:: i just.. ::eyes get watery::

[[1]Gage[1]] ::relunctantly puts a hand on his shoulder:: Do worry about it. ::go back and get some rest while you can::

<[1]Eve[1]> ::leans against some crates and slides down until she's sitting::

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> ::forces a smile:: thanks.. i'll see you later ::walks back to his seat::

[[1]Gage[1]] <Stewardess> ::comes up behind Gage:: Mr. Lidler?

<[1]Dragon[1]> ::pulls her feet up under her in the seat and leans against Cryz's shoulder:: {{Have I ever mentioned how glad I am that you decided to come hang out on X-Factor with me?}}

[[1]Gage[1]] Yes? ::turns::

[[1]Gage[1]] <Steardess> You have a call in the front cabin. :;turns and starts walking that way::

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> ::nods to Lorna before taking a seat::

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Glance over at Rhythm and stands, moving over towards him with a small smile:: Hey...are you alright?

<[1]Cryz[1]> ::smiles and puts his arms around her then looks at her:: ((Have I ever mentioned how glad I am that you decided we'd both be better off if I went to go hang out with you?))

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> hmm? i'll be ok

[[1]Gage[1]] A call? ::follows and picks up the phone:: Ah. ::somewhat suprised look:: Okay. We'll be right there.

<[1]Eve[1]> ::quietly:: I guess I should face it.. this is where I belong.. with the rest of the equipment..

<[1]Dragon[1]> {{Probably.}} ::smirks::

<[1]Eve[1]> ::hugs her knees close to herself and rests her chin on top:: It's not fair..

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Places her hand on her hip:: Alright...if you need to talk...I'm here ::turns and heads back to her seat, silently::

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> ::gets back up:: hey Lorna, would you like to walk or something.. i dont want to stay sitting so long

[[1]Gage[1]] ::walks back and stops by Cryz and Dragon:: Sorry to interupt. :;small frown:: We all need to meet up in the storage car near the back of the train. Our ride's here.

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> we should go lookng for Eve or something, i saw her take off just now

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Glances back around before taking a seat:: Sure... ::heading back over towards Rhythm, she grows silent:: Where do you think she could be?

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> well i saw her go that way :points:: so lets' just head there

<[1]Cryz[1]> ::glances to Gage:: Our ride's here? So why do you look upset? ((..damn.. any way you could like.. make them think we went with them, while we stayed here?))

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Nods:: Alright... ::letting her hands fall back down at her side, she heads off in the direction, in which Rhythm pointed slowly::

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> so.. ever been to this part of Europe? ::halfsmiles::

[[1]Gage[1]] No reason...another day, another assignment. ::starts maving down the isles again::

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::A slight shake of the head is given to him:: No...I haven't, I wish we had time to sight see ::the half smile sort of fades from her lips::

[[1]Gage[1]] ::runs into Polaris and Rhythm:: Hey, come with me. Our ride is here and we need to meet up in the back of the train.

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> ah.. yeah, well its my first time in Europe alltogether ::pauses:: which it had been under different circumstances ::looks down a bit::

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> huh? ok chief ::looks at Lorna briefly:: back to business i guess

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Blinks and nods to Gage:: Alright.. ::side glances at Rhythm and nods:: I suppose so...

[[1]Gage[1]] ::walks up to the door to the storage car and opens it, seeing Eve:: Uh...hey Eve. What're you doing back here?

<[1]Eve[1]> ::blinks and quickly looks away:: am I needed for something, sir..?

<[1]Dragon[1]> ::grumbles under her breath, stretching out and standing up:: So what's this ride supposed to be anyway?

<[1]Cryz[1]> ::gets up with another yawn:: Probably our next assignment... somebody's more than likely built themselves another secret lab and it's time for us to go break it up... ::slight ponderous look:: ...we should get stock in the company that builds those secret labs.

[[1]Gage[1]] Yeah. ::points up:: There should be something waiting for us up on the roof of this car. Wanna check to make sure it's there? ::gestures to the ladder::

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> ::opens the door Gage went through and waits for Lorna to go in:: you dont talk much do you? ::smiles again::

<[1]Eve[1]> as you command sir..

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::The smile returns, as she walks in:: I do...but...right now, I'm out of ideas on what to talk about...::grins::

<[1]Eve[1]> ::closes her eyes for a brief second and starts to climb the ladder::

<[1]Cryz[1]> ::starts to head to the back then pauses to look Drags up and down quickly before resuming his trip back:: ((So only your wrist hurts, right? Everything else on you works fine? Or do you need me to give you a checkup?))

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> Aah, heh ::walks in after her:: There she is! Where ya going Eve?

<[1]Dragon[1]> {{Just my wrist, dear.}} ::pushes his shoulder lightly, following him to the back::

<[1]Eve[1]> I'm doing what Gage told me to do..

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> oh? what's up Gage? what are we doing?

[[1]Gage[1]] We're about to find out. ::looks at Eve climbing the ladder::

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[[1]Gage[1]] ACTION> AS EVE OPENS THE HATCH TO THE ROOF, SHE SEES A LARGE HARRIER JET WITH "SHEILD" ENSCRIBED ON THE SIDE HOVERING A FEW FEET ABOVE. IN THE COCKPIT SHE CAN SEE SHADOWCAT PILOTTING.

<[1]Eve[1]> It's a big plane.. sir..

[[1]Gage[1]] ::nods:: That would be our ride. :;starts up the ladder::

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<[1]Shadowcat[1]> ::looks down seeing Eve opening the hatch:: ((Guess that's them..)) ::smiles and waves as she presses the button to extend the ladder::

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<[1]Dragon[1]> ::steps onto the storage car, glancing up at the opened hatch and raising a brow:: I take it the next leg is aerial?

<[1]Cryz[1]> ::walks into the back of the train::

[[1]Gage[1]] ::motions for everyone to follow, climbs onto the roof, balancing himself into the wind::

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> ::unbuckles her belt..as she keeps the jet flying right where it is at a steady position and moves to where the others will be coming in..looks out from the opening and waits for them:: ((Hopefully I made the right decision))

<[1]Eve[1]> ::stands close to the edge of the top of the train::

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Sort of just floats up, instead of climbing, landing on the roof::

[[1]Gage[1]] ::climbs up the ladder through the hatch, smiling at Shadowcat::

<[1]Cryz[1]> Looks like it... ::climbs up the ladder to the roof of the car, bracing himself when he gets up, glancing to the jet:: ((...oh man I wanna get a piece of that...))

[[1]Gage[1]] <<the ladder to the jet, i mean>>

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> ::climbs up the ladder::

<[1]Dragon[1]> ::climbs the ladder to the top of the storage car, giving the SHIELD jet a once-over:: Hnn... {{Control yourself, hon..}}

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> ::sees Gage smiling and waves:: ((At least they seem nice)) Hello..I'm Katherine Pryde :shakes her head at the name and extends her hand as Gage comes up:: but Kitty would be the name I'd want you to call me by

[[1]Gage[1]] ::adjusts his windblown clothes, then graps Kittys hand and shakes:: I'm Abe...but most people call me Gage. ((Young...))

<[1]Dragon[1]> ::does a light psi-scan of the jet, curious about the occupant:: ((Someone from shield..?))

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> Allright Gage..I always get a bit stiff in uniform ::grins:: don't worry it wares off quickly ::looks down at all the others:: nice looking bunch down there

<[1]Eve[1]> ::climbs into the jet and walks away from the group::

<[1]Eve[1]> I'll be around when I'm needed.

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> Slow though on getting from point a to point b..but that's usually normal ..::waves to Eve and makes a face as she walks off..looking to Gage and saying in a low voice:: She's wound a bit to tightly

[[1]Gage[1]] ::nods:: Yeah, they...uh...::watches Eve board:: ..are a bit tired right now.

<[1]Cryz[1]> ::small smirk:: ((I'll try... it's not like I actually get to fly for leisure a lot.. I'm generally the chauffer..)) ::heads to the ladder to the jet::

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> ahh ::Nods:: Yeah you guys have been though a lot..I was briefed

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> takes a good look around from the top of the plane before heading up the ladder into the Jet::

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> <<insert the missing ::>>

[[1]Gage[1]] ::acknowledges her with a sigh:: So..whats the plan now? Back to Virginia?

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Flies up to the hatch of the jet, entering, giving a nod to Kitty, and just a glance at Gage::

<[1]Dragon[1]> ::climbs up into the jet, looking at Kitty appraisingly:: Hello, I'm Dragon.. ::extends a hand::

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<[1]Shadowcat[1]> ::waves to Rhythm and Polaris and looks to Gage:: No..we're going to Colorado ::looks to Drags quickly and smiles warmly to her and shakes her hand:: Kitty..or Shadowcat..if you're using the codename

<[1]Cryz[1]> ::climbs into the jet, admiring the interior in his own way then looks to Kitty:: ..You.. you're the pilot?

[[1]Gage[1]] Colorado? Why? ::confused look::

<[1]`Rhythm[1]> Hello, I'm Adrian ::takes a seat behind the pilot::

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> ::nods and smiles to Cryz:: Yes..oh..sorry..you all don't know me. I..::nods and gives that somewhat exhausted with the age issue look..then looks to Gage and explains::

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> I am Kitty Pryde..former Xmen..former member of Excalibur..yadda yadda..all that..I am young..but I extremely experienced..and I was also on SHIELD..they requested me to pick you all up and take you to Colorado

<[1]Eve[1]> ::stares down at the floor::

[[1]Gage[1]] ::taken aback for s second:: ...and why again?

<[1]Eve[1]> Colorado..? Why Colorado?

<[1]Polaris[1]> ::Takes a seat a bit far from the front of the jet, looking around silently::

<[1]Dragon[1]> ::folds her arms:: ((X-Men... so that's why the name sounded familiar.. must've seen it in the files at some point..))

<[1]Shadowcat[1]> ::slight laugh:: You would be a clueless as I am..they requested me..but I'm still not a real member anymore. They haven't informed me yet..I thought you would know.

[[1]Gage[1]] >>>>>SIM END<<<<<